anaheim-gazette 1949-09-29

Colony Quips There follows down about half way some ideas which we heard in a talk this week by Dr. Gordon Biesel of Lakeland, Florida, a young man who grew up in Santa Ana and who had been on loan here for a few weeks helping the Anaheim Real Gold Citrus Products plant of the MOD make the new frozen concentrate which is his job in a large Florida canning plant. By way of introduction let us say that we do not want to step on anyone's toes but it may be that we are too close to the trees to see the forest. This frozen concentrate that the MOD is making right here in Anaheim is something that cannot be laughed off or propagated out of business. It is too good for the grower. At the institute of Food Technologists last week Mr. W. C. Platt of Damerel-Allison, stated, "If all the oranges in the United States were made into juice to be sold as a beverage, it would equal only one week's supply of a popular soft drink." The market for orange juice for pleasure and health, sold in the form of frozen concentrate, is apparently so tremendous that no one can determine its limits. Sales have skyrocketed so fast that no one has been able to make enough concentrate to keep up. This being so why don't all California valencia growers stop crying about small sizes, high freight rates, high costs all around and start market- Canada Lifts Restrictions on Citrus Saturday The lifting of the Canadian restrictions on importation of citrus fruit into the Dominion, as announced this week by the Canadian Minister of Finance, will help California citrus growers, according to F. R. Wilcox, assistant general manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange. The restrictions will be lifted on October 1. "The Canadian import restrictions have been particularly damaging to the sale of California lemons ever since they were imposed in November of 1947," Wilcox stated. "With Canadian buyers free to purchase whatever they desire, we should see an immediate increased demand for California lemons in Canada. This decision on the part of Canada will help to offset the effect of the recent devaluation of the Canadian dollar." it would equal only one week's supply of a popular soft drink." The market for orange juice for pleasure and health, sold in the form of frozen concentrate, is apparently so tremendous that no one can determine its limits. Sales have skyrocketed so fast that no one has been able to make enough concentrate to keep up. This being so why don't all California valencia growers stop crying about small sizes, high freight rates, high costs all around and start marketing the fruit in a new method, as the MOD has started right here in Anaheim, the frozen concentrate way? Maybe some people in the industry don't like this approach but if Mrs. America likes this product then we had better look into it. Of course the fruit of northern Orange county lends itself to this new process more than any other grown in California and don't forget that the navel men, who nearly wag the dog, take a dim view of the process because their fruit does not lend itself to the new way and they are afraid it will interfere with their fresh fruit market. But if the valencia growers want to stay in business something new has to be done. We are in a transition period make no mistake about that. Just before someone starts to kid you about what Florida growers are getting back for oranges that go into the new frozen concentrate here is the word passed out by one of the top 'brass' of a large Florida processing plant. This year the growers received for good, mature fruit the sum of $3.10 per box, on the tree, which represents to the California grower with his smaller box the sum of $2.70 on the tree. This is not something in the realm of speculation but represents cash on the barrel head. Another aspect of the situation which adds interest is the fact that the Florida pack, while it went into the millions of gallons, was pitifully inadequate in terms of consumer demand. All of the large distributors were on a quota basis and today there is hot a single car load for sale and none is being produced with the exception of a mere trickle right here in Southern California. All the concentrate that is being produced here is sold and will be consumed a few weeks after the season is over. Then the California valencia grower will have no more fruit to process or sell until sometime Rotarians Hear Story of New Frozen Juice The Anaheim Rotary club at its Monday meeting heard the story of the new frozen orange juice concentrate from the lips of a Florida executive, Dr. Gordon Biesel, of Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Biesel is on leave of absence from Florida and is a technical advisor at the Real Gold Citrus Products plant, an affiliate of the Mutual Orange Distributors, in this city. The speaker entitled his talk, "A bust or bonanza" and gave the historical background of the development. "The Canadian import restrictions have been particularly damaging to the sale of California lemons ever since they were imposed in November of 1947," Wilcox stated. "With Canadian buyers free to purchase whatever they desire, we should see an immediate increased demand for California lemons in Canada. This decision on the part of Canada will help to offset the effect of the recent devaluation of the Canadian dollar." Dropped 80 Percent Following the imposition of the restrictions, California lemon sales in Canada dropped 80 percent because Canadian jobbers could buy lemons from Italy without restriction, Wilcox reported. Exchange lemon sales in the Dominion for the period November 1, 1948 to August 1, 1949 were only 143 cars compared with 644 cars for the same period before the restrictions were imposed. Canadian wholesale and retail dealers have always preferred California lemons and will swing back to them now that they can buy freely. The Canadian restrictions have not affected orange sales since oranges were available mostly from ahe United States. Despite restrictions on imports, orange sales volume to Canada has increased, Wilcox reported. For the first eight months of the current year, Canada has accounted for more than 18 percent of Exchange orange sales. This compares with 13 percent during the war years and 8 percent for the five-year period prior to the war. The Canadian market is extremely valuable to California citrus shippers since it prefers small sizes in both oranges and lemons. Tax-Conscious Protest Southern Sixty-eight property thern annexation jumped proceedings which as yet Represented by their Ana, the group officially part of the city of Anahe Allocate County Schools $4 Million In State Funds Sacramento, (WNS) — School fund apportionments California counties were nounced today by Roy E. Simpson superintendent of public instruction, revealing an increase of 465,173 over the 194-49 allotment. For Orange county, the allotment for the 1949-50 fiscal year tals $4,313,671.06, according Simpson, based on a total 37 average daily attendance in schools of the county. The apportionment for county is $2,797,400.51 for mentary schools, $899,153.35 high schools, $451,056.20 for ior colleges, and $166,061 for county school service fund. Attendance Jumps The total state apportionment Simpson said, is $197,421,000 compared to $185,200,478 for previous year. Apportionmentthe present year are based on year's A. D. A. Average daily attendance jumped to 1,616,847 school students, with 1,134,300 in elementary schools, 400,833 in schools, and 81,714 in junior leges. This, Simpson said, ``` Colored Oleo Goes on Sale This Saturday Sacramento, (WNS) — A race against time to have colored oleo-margarine on grocery store shelves when the establishments open October 1 was disclosed here today. As soon as the hands of the clock pass midnight, September 30, trucks will leave warehouses operated by 80 licensed wholesalers in California and start deliveries to the thousands of grocery stores which will feature the product. This information was obtained today from O. A. Ghiggoile, of the state department of agriculture, Paul Yorde, representative of the Durkee margarine company announced today that his company's product will be on the shelves of every grocery store in the Anaheim area on Saturday morning. Durkee feature's yellow margarine in quarter pound cubes. who said he has been assured by wholesalers that they will not try to "jump the gun" on colored oleo deliveries and have it in retail outlets before October 1, when the law goes into effect permitting its sale. 8 Manufacturers Technically, he stated, wholesalers may not sell before October 1, but under present law, they may have colored oleo on hand for ex- Monday meeting heard the story of the new frozen orange juice concentrate from the lips of a Florida executive, Dr. Gordon Biesel, of Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Biesel is on leave of absence from Florida and is a technical advisor at the Real Gold Citrus Products plant, an affiliate of the Mutual Orange Distributors, in this city. The speaker entitled his talk, "A bust or bonanza" and gave the historical background of the development of juices and related the present effect of the concentrated product on the citrus market. Dr. Biesel warned growers that products aimed to just "get by won't. He declared that consumers would reject them decisively with the subsequent unfortunate consequence of the good products suffering with the bad. Sales are at present limited only by production capacity, he said with 8,000,000 gallons produced in Florida this year, representing 10 per cent of their total orange crop. This compares with a modest 100,000 gallon start in 1947 to the present when its sales now double the combined volume of peas and strawberries for years the fastest selling frozen items, said the speaker. Dr. Biesel was introduced by Earl Woodward, manager of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association. Jas. Roosevelt to Speak Here Oct. 5 James Roosevelt will be guest speaker for a dinner at the Anaheim Elks club on Wednesday, October 5, at 7 p.m. when he will address the leading Democrats of Orange county. Reservations can be made by calling Mrs. Sydney Pellew, Anaheim 4666, or any Democratic Central Committee member. Mrs. Pellew is chairman of this meeting. Trade in Anaheim and savel 'ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD' ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ENTS ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1949 Iron Lung for India’s Polio Sufferers SANITATION TO COURT Fall Festival For St. Michael Set for October Following the pattern used in the first Fall Festival of St. Michael's Episcopal church held this year at Ebell club, the festival will be scheduled for October 15 from 12 noon until 10:30. It will be even bigger and more attractive features of last year will be repeated and others will be added. The event this year will be held in the Anaheim Union high gymnasium with the dinner served in the cafeteria. Of special interest to the year set, there will be a pond, a dart booth, films and many other fun events. regional office for Southeast Asia shows a group of nurses and officials how an portable iron counter is serious epidemic of poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis), the United Nations World Health Organization. Max-Conscious Property Owners Protest Southern Annexation Sixty-eight property owners living in the projected southern annexation jumped the gun and filed protests to the proceedings which as yet haven’t even begun. Represented by their attorney, Delbert Larsh of Santa Ana, the group officially notified the council they want no part of the city of Anaheim. Allocate County Schools $4 Million in State Funds Nacramento, (WNS) — State fund apportionments to California counties were announced today by Roy E. Simpson, interendent of public instruction revealing an increase of $12,-173 over the 194-49 allocations for Orange county, the allocation for the 1949-50 fiscal year to $4,313,671.06, according to Johnson, based on a total 37,412age daily attendance in the schools of the county. The apportionment for the city is $2,797,400.51 for elementary schools, $899,153.35 for middle schools, $451,056.20 for junior colleges, and $166,061 for the city school service fund. Attendance Jumps The total state apportionment, Johnson said, is $197,421,004 as compared to $185,200,478 for the previous year. Apportionments for present year are based on last year's A. D. A. Average daily attendance has ranged to 1,616,847 school students, with 1,134,300 in elementary schools, 400,833 in high schools, and 81,714 in junior colleges. This, Simpson said, compares with the city is considering assuming complete control of the Veteran's housing project located on North Olive street. Albert R. Father Gross Father Gross Invested Sunday At St. Basil’s Msgr. Henry W. Gross, former pastor of St. Boniface Catholic Church, was invested with the insignia of Domestic Prelate last Sunday at a Mass (Coram Pontifice) in St. Basil's Church by Archbishop J. Francis A. McIntyre. Father Gross succeeded the late Msgr. Edward Kirk as pastor of St. Basil's in April of this year after serving in Anaheim for twelve years. He has been a member of the Archdiocesan Board of Consultors since December, 1948. Celebrant of the Solemn Mass was Fr. John O'Donnell, assisted by Frs. Leo Murphy and Daniel Sweeney as deacon and subdeacon. Of special interest to the year set, there will be a ponytail fish pond, a dart booth, cell phones and many other fun items. To appeal to the ladies, there be a handwork booth, a coin store, cooked food sale, an contest and a card and gift stand. For the young people adults there will be more games of skill where prizes be won, a fortune teller and news sound films. Admission will be free at event. However, benefits are being sold by the members of church. These may be exchanged for script in the amount of at the festival to use on the cessions and are good for charity on the door prizes. Everyone attending may participate in those features which interest particularly. The dinner served in the church will be prepared by the church with meals for all old. Two snack bars serve during the entire time the festival. The feature of the evening gram will be the awarding of O'Keefe & Merritt CP clock gas range. This item for $292.50 and will be awarded at 8:30 p.m. The winner need be present. And at 9:30 p.m.$100 wrist watch or a $10 certificate at Loly's Jewelry will be presented to a winner must claim it in person. There be many other prizes given during the course of the events. Money raised will be used in the expansion program of church. The Episcopal church grown so fast within the past years that the board has purchased another home for the tor and his family and the ent manse is being used for school rooms. Additional provisions and additions are planned for the growth of church. Committees are busy planning the last minute details for second annual Fall Festival that it will give each person attending, the enjoyment and care of a professional carnival all the ugly parts removed from the program, giving an even Attendance Jumps The total state apportionment, Johnson said, is $197,421,004 as compared to $185,200,478 for the previous year. Apportionments for present year are based on last year's A. D. A. Average daily attendance has been up to 1,616,847 school students, with 1,134,300 in elementary schools, 400,833 in high schools, and 81,714 in junior colleges. This, Simpson said, comes to 1,521,031 in the 1947-48 fiscal year, when 1,057,071 were elementary schools, 383,715 in middle schools, and 80,245 in junior colleges. "The increase," he said, "is 95%, or 6.3 percent, and 77,229 of the increase is in the elementary schools grades, where the need for pool housing, teachers, and instructional materials is greatest." Control Housing Project The city is considering assuming complete control of the Veteran's housing project located on North Olive street. Albert R. Weiss, field representative of the State Department of Finance proposed the city take advantage of a new federal law relinquishing rights to temporary housing if the city applies by December 22. Income from the project has been divided between the state the state loaned $10,900 to the building of the ten-unit project. Under the proposal, the city would pay-off the state and retain all income derived. A request of the Anaheim Recreation commission to permit the California Recreation commission to make a "plan of action" survey was granted. The council informed Charles W. Brodd, 858 South Philadelphia street that they had no intention of turning into a carnival and thus felt called upon to turn his request to operate a miniature railroad concession in La Palma park. An ordinance prohibiting such projects was cited to Brodd. Hearing Set A public hearing on the variance petition of Herbert E. Grimm, seller, and the Evangelical-United Brethren church, purchaser, permitting the construction of a new church at W. Sycamore and N. Resh street was set for November 8 at 8 p.m. in the council chambers. The petition was recommended for approval by the planning commission. Jack and Taylor Fenix, 1223 N. Palm street were granted a variability (Continued on Page 2) Father Gross succeeded the late Msgr. Edward Kirk as pastor of St. Basil's in April of this year after serving in Anaheim for twelve years. He has been a member of the Archdiocesan Board of Consultors since December 1948. Celebrant of the Solemn Mass was Fr. John O'Donnell, assisted by Frs. Leo Murphy and Daniel Sweeney as deacon and subdeacon. Masters of the ceremonies were Msgr. Edward Wade and Fr. Joseph Spillman. Msgr. Bernard J. Dolan and Msgr. Patrick J. Concannon served as deacons of honor to His Excellency St. Basil's parish choir sang the Mass. Father Gross was born at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, June 19, 1891. His elementary training began in the local school at Erie. When he reached the sixth grade his family moved to Los Angeles, settling in Sacred Heart Parish. In September, 1908, Msgr. Gross entered St. Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, and in 1913 went to Rome to enter the North American College. There he was ordained for the Diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles, March 24, 1917. Upon his return to this country he served short terms at St. Vibiana's Cathedral and Santa Clara Church, Oxnard. On January 11, 1918, Bishop Cantwell selected him as his assistant secretary and a year later named him pastor of All Souls', Alhambra. He continued as pastor for 12 years until his appointment to Nativity Parish in 1930. Father Gross recently returned from a summer trip abroad where he visited many of the shrines in western Europe. His stay in Rome marked a return to his alma mater after a 32-year absence. The Florida Keys, a chain of small islands, extend southwest 200 miles from Cape Florida. Fire Station Contract Let At $16,863 Construction of the city's fire station is scheduled to within 15 days. J. A. Plain local contractor was awarded contract for $16,863 at Tu evening's city council meeting. The station will be located at the 100 block of East Broadway on a site that has long been marked for the fire hall. Call for a two-story brick building with apparatus and space on the first floor and quarters on the second. The tract calls for completion days. Arrival of Anaheim's long due fire truck is expected ly and will be housed in the building. Qualifies for Contractors License Sacramento, (WNS)—The tractors state license board announced that Harry I. Hon Box 710, Anaheim, has qualified for a heating and ventilating tractors license, which will sued in ten days unless w protest is filed. SANITATION DIRECTORS ORDERED TO COURT; CHARGE NEGLECT OF DUTY Directors of the sanitation districts last night (Wednesday) were served papers by the attorney general's office ordering them to appear in superior court November 4 to show cause of the stalemate which has halted progress of the proposed $8 million sewer works. Bayard Rhone, deputy attorney general gave note of intention of the mandamus action earlier this week in a letter to Virgil Reed, chairman of the sanitation district board. Rhone's charges that the JOS directors were primarily to blame for the stalemate were promptly denied by Reed who pointed to the many attempts made by the JOS for agreement with the opposition led by Mayor Dick Drake of Newport. George Weimer of Orange proposed that no action be taken concerning personnel at the meeting last night. He expressed hope of reconciliation between the districts and said that individual directors are hard at work on agreement. All boards agreed to his proposal—surprisingly, the first time they had agreed since the honds. Reveal Slick Chick Prizes Highlighting the Hallowe'en Kick-Off party to be held at the Elks club on Thursday evening, October 13 will be the crowning of Miss Slick Chick of 1949. The prize list for the deserving winner continues to grow, according to Dorothy Graham, contest chairman, who said today that this year's Slick Chick will receive a complete outfit donated by leading Anaheim merchants. Co-Chairman Joe Thompson and Hildred Farrel are organizing their committees for a real old-fashion Admission will be free at this event. However, benefits are being sold by the members of the church. These may be exchanged on script in the amount of $1.20 at the festival to use on the concessions and are good for chances to get the door prizes. Everyone attending may participate in only those features which interest him particularly. The dinner served in the cafeteria will be prepared by the ladies in the church with meals for young and old. Two snack bars will serve during the entire time of the festival. The feature of the evening program will be the awarding of an Keefe & Merritt CP clock control gas range. This item retails for $292.50 and will be awarded at 8:30 p.m. The winner need not present. And at 9:30 p.m. a $100 wrist watch or a $100 gift certificate at Loly's Jewelry store will be presented to a winner who must claim it in person. There will be many other prizes given during the course of the evening events. Money raised will be used in the expansion program of the church. The Episcopal church has grown so fast within the past few years that the board has had to purchase another home for the recorder and his family and the preset manse is being used for church school rooms. Additional improvements and additions are being planned for the growth of the church. Committees are busy planning the last minute details for the second annual Fall Festival so that it will give each person attending, the enjoyment and pleasure of a professional carnival with the ugly parts removed from the program, giving an evening of denied by Reed who pointed to the many attempts made by the JOS for agreement with the opposition led by Mayor Dick Drake of Newport. George Weimer of Orange proposed that no action be taken concerning personnel at the meeting last night. He expressed hope of reconciliation between the districts and said that individual directors are hard at work on agreement. All boards agreed to his proposal—surprisingly, the first time they had agreed since the bonds were voted in by the sewer-conscious voters. Walter Schmid, president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce presented their ideas on how to get the show on the road. The sanitation committee of this organization proposed the districts use the board of supervisors as an arbitration group to settle all disputes which may occur. Under the plan, each district would select one supervisor to be their representative. Findings of the arbitrators would be binding on all parties. It was a split in the board of supervisors which ignited the present dispute earlier in the year when the "famous letter" was sent by Vinton Bacon and crew to the supervisors urging that Warner be given the bounce. Following receipt all hands chose up sides and the battle is still on. Other points contained in the chambers' plan were for adoption of the joint construction agreement and employment of legal counsel to represent all districts. Member cities of the JOS have (Continued on Page 2) Study Community Center Proposal Virtually every civic and service organization of Anaheim, directly or indirectly interested in youth and adult recreation was represented at a mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce offices Monday to voice opinions on a proposed community center building. Warren Ashleigh, chamber president, presided at the meeting which was an adjourned meeting of the recreation committee of the chamber, headed by Glenn Hipes. All in attendance were in accord that more adequate information as to the needs of the city in the way of a community center building should be immediately sought. Highlighting the Hallowe'en Kick-Off party to be held at the Elks club on Thursday evening, October 13 will be the crowning of Miss Slick Chick of 1949. The prize list for the deserving winner continues to grow, according to Dorothy Graham, contest chairman, who said today that this year's Slick Chick will receive a complete outfit donated by leading Anaheim merchants. Co-Chairman Joe Thompson and Hildred Farrel are organizing their committees for a real old-fashioned send-off to our famed festival. Plans call for a community gathering featuring a box lunch social. Assisting Mrs. Graham in the chick contest is Mabel Masterson of Masterson's and Bob Reed of the Gay Suzanne shop. The prize list as released today by the committee includes the following items to be presented to the winner: Shoes, Williams Shoe store; hat, Masterson's; gloves, and handbag, Cotler's; dress, Susan's; coat, J. C. Penney company; costume jewelry, Gay Suzanne. The contest is open to all girls between the ages of 13 and 19 living in the Anaheim school district. Entry blanks and contest rules are available at the Chamber of Commerce office, Anaheim high school office and Susan's, 166 W. Center. James S. Bouldin, Former Police Chief, Dies Sat. James S. Bouldin, 70 years of age, passed away at the Long Beach Naval hospital early last Saturday morning after being rushed there following a heart attack last Thursday evening. Born in Oak Hill, Kansas, he had been a resident of Anaheim for 26 years, the family home being at 211½ East Alberta street. Following World War I, of which he was a veteran, he began his career as a patrolman early in 1928 and in October of that year, was named to the chief of police office succeeding J. S. Martin. He resigned this office in November, 1942. Prior to World War I, Mr. Bouldin played minor league baseball in the east and was a pitcher and first baseman. Representatives of the National Association of Professional Baseball Players attended the funeral services on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He was a member of the Anaheim American Legion Post and of the Masonic lodge. Surviving are his wife, Emma Committees are busy planning the last minute details for the second annual Fall Festival so that it will give each person attending, the enjoyment and pleasure of a professional carnival with the ugly parts removed from the program, giving an evening of food, clean fun and an excellent home-prepared dinner. Fire Station Contract Let At $16,863 Construction of the city's new fire station is scheduled to start within 15 days. J. A. Planting, final contractor was awarded the contract for $16,863 at Tuesday evening's city council meeting. The station will be located in the 100 block of East Broadway on a site that has long been ear-marked for the fire hall. Plans call for a two-story, brick faced building with apparatus and office space on the first floor and living quarters on the second. The contract calls for completion in 90 days. Arrival of Anaheim's long-overdue fire truck is expected short-land will be housed in the new building. Qualifies for Contractors License Sacramento, (WNS)—The contractors state license board has announced that Harry I. Horn Co., ex 710, Anaheim, has qualified for a heating and ventilating contractors license, which will be issued in ten days unless written protest is filed. Ted Payne, New President of Kiwanis Club Ted Payne was elected president of the Anaheim Kiwanis Club for the coming calendar year at Tuesday's luncheon meeting. Other officers elected were Wilson Phelps, vice-president and Bob Fowler, treasurer. New directors selected at the meeting are: Paul Grand, Tom Henry, Bob Quast, A. J. Schutte, Oscar Solter, Bill Troutman, Lew Wilson and Bert Zaiser. The officers and directors will be installed at the first meeting in January 1950. Frank Gibbs entertained the Kiwanians with colored slides and capped the program with a couple of slides of son Oscar when he was a toddler. Kiwanian Oscar promptly moved that such entertainment be banned from the meetings. Prior to World War I, Mr. Bouldin played minor league baseball in the east and was a pitcher and first baseman. Representatives of the National Association of Professional Baseball Players attended the funeral services on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He was a member of the Anaheim American Legion Post and of the Masonic lodge. Surviving are his wife, Emma M. Bouldin of the home; and two sisters, Mrs. Lillian B. Mems and Mrs. Della Armstrong, both of Texas. The Rev. Howard S. Congdon, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, officiated for the service from the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars Mortuary. Interment was in Loma Vista Memorial park with the Masonic service at the graveside. Change School Crossing Guards Stations of two school crossing guards were changed by the city council Tuesday evening after it was pointed out that traffic signal lights made posting of a guard at the crossings unnecessary. The guard at Palm and Center streets was moved to Chartres and Palm streets in front of St. Boniface Catholic school and the guard at Broadway and Los Angeles streets was moved to Santa Ana and Olive streets where truck traffic is heavy and the need for a guard greater. A guard will continue to be stationed at La Palma and North Los Angeles street. Although a traffic light is there it was decided the intersection is so wide that children have difficulty in crossing. A very fine oil for lubricating watches is obtained from the head of the common porpoise, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.