anaheim-gazette 1949-12-15

Colony Quips The publisher of this newspaper helped judge a contest in one of our local merchants stores last week. A short story of the event appeared in another local sheet in which he was referred to as the "State Comptroller" and we feel we should refer to a couple of mistakes for the record in spite of the fact that he claims this is the nicest thing they have said about him in a long while. The first thing is that he does not hold the state office referred to and regrets to report that he has not received salary for it either. The second is that California has no "Comptroller" the title for the office implied is State Controller. We will make no charge for the correction. Now that the honeymoon is well over and we are back to a spot where we must get along with our customers and neighbors both at home and abroad it might be well for all of us to take a good long look in the mirror, not for the purpose of pulling an Alice in Wonderland but to give ourselves a realistic appraisal. We live in what we are pleased to call the best country in the entire world. It is a country still young, still ambitious and with vast horizons to shoot for. In Orange county, we are still pleased to think, we find the spot where most anyone would like to live. We are right in the midst of the greatest migration of people the world has ever seen. Have we the ability to cope with it? We have the ability to grow and expand but if we lose that discussion of water pollution problems in the northern Orange county oil fields, such as the recent case of well contamination charged in a court action against a Brea canyon operator, has been under way for some time between the old men and Loren Blakeley, county consulting engineers on water pollution. The county supervisors this week hired Blakeley to do additional work on this problem for the county, on the basis of 12 days per month. He will concentrate on waste water disposal matters. Request for his employment was made by Building Inspector Edward Mahl, who has responsibility for enforcing the county's industrial waste ordinance. Blakeley, it is said, has been negotiating with oil men of north- Lions to Honor Crippled Kids Carrying out a tradition of more than 20 years, the Anaheim Lions club will honor approximately 60 crippled children of Orange county at the annual Christmas party tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, beginning at 2 o'clock at the Elks club. All handicapped youngsters who are instructed in their individual homes by county-provided teachers have been extended a cordial invitation to the affair. Jovial in his red costume and flowing white beard, Santa Claus will distribute gifts to the youngsters who will gather before the gaily decorated stage. A brilliantly garlanded Christmas tree will center the platform. Each year these children, who arrive on crutches, in wheel chairs and on stretchers, are fed by the Lions. Enthusiasm of the youngsters for this affair found expression in water pollution. The county supervisors this week hired Blakeley to do additional work on this problem for the county, on the basis of 12 days per month. He will concentrate on waste water disposal matters. Request for his employment was made by Building Inspector Edward Mahl, who has responsibility for enforcing the county's industrial waste ordinance. Blakeley, it is said, has been negotiating with oil men of northern Orange county on solution of water well pollution by brine from the oil fields. He is understood to have obtained agreement with most of them to make connection with the Waste Water Disposal Co., lines, which carry brine into the joint outfall sewer system. As an alternative, some will provide individual disposal facilities. Inspector Mahl stated that there are numerous other problems of oil field waste disposal and boron wastes from packing houses, which have been declared detrimental to the underground water supply. Board Chairman Willis Warner and Supervisor Willard Smith both stated that under the new state pollution control program, it "appears inevitable" that Orange county eventually must have a permanent office dealing with such problems. Warner said pollution problems exist in the southeast part of the county as well as in the north. Part-Time Director Discussing hospital management, the grand jury remarked that appointing Douglas as acting administrator, the county supervisors merely exchanged one-time director for another—ring to Dr. John J. Montanu some time ago resigned his time directorship and resume post as county autopsy surgeon. The report reviewed "chronic conditions which existed in hospital between 1946 and 1949 when employees included from 198 to 392—equalling number of patients and the get jumped from $746,825 to $373,471. This represented a decrease of 85 per cent while cost of living at the same increased 30 per cent. years ago very few people would know what you were talking about. This year, for the first time to our knowledge, one of our major marketers is paying its growers on the basis of the solids contained in the fruit itself, as far as their by-products fruit is concerned. This is the only fair way to determine what the grower has coming to him. We all realize that Orange county grows fruit with a high solids content and that is why it is so good to eat. To the customer at the other end, an orange is an orange, but when there is no taste there is no satisfaction and then no customer. We saw it happen this year. This year groves in this area varied from around 50 to over 150 pounds of fruit solids per ton and probably was accounted for by the cold weather the fruit went through. When a grower, under this plan, raises fruit with a solids content of 150 pounds per ton then he gets, and is entitled to, three times the number of dollars that a grower whose fruit only produced 50 pounds per ton. This way, to us, sounds like free enterprise in action. In the old style pool system, even though several grades of fruit are recognized, the man with good fruit is penalized and the man's fruit which dilutes the pool is overpaid. Then the grower who has the better location and spends money to take care of his crop has little incentive to continue to do so. Don't you think for a minute that something will not be done to right this sort of thing. You can see that there is something going on right new. The handwriting is on the wall. A new day for the Valencia grower is dawning and all concerned had better read the signs correctly. The Orange county Valencia is too good a product to take a back seat for long and as soon Poor traffic habits may trip you this December. The California highway patrol predicts heavy traffic during this month and suggests you check your traffic habits now. Eliminate the poor habits by developing good ones. Jovial in his red costume and flowing white beard, Santa Claus will distribute gifts to the youngsters who will gather before the gaily decorated stage. A brilliantly garlanded Christmas tree will center the platform. Each year these children, who arrive on crutches, in wheelchairs and on stretchers, are fed by the Lions. Enthusiasm of the youngsters for this affair found expression in letters they had written to Santa Claus in care of the local club. Some of these messages were received as early as six months ago, Lions president Joe Critchfield said. Gifts most desired, which were requested of Santa Claus, and many other presents will be distributed, it was disclosed. Program chairman Sam Hilgenfeld announced that a varied program and delectable refreshments of cake and ice cream will be featured. Family Party Wives and children of the local Lions will be guests at the family Christmas party to be held tomorrow (Friday) night beginning with a 6:30 o'clock dinner at the Elks club, president Critchfield announced. Santa Claus will appear to delight the young and distribute gifts arranged around the Christmas tree on the stage. In charge of the appropriate program of entertainment is George La Follette. Addison Parker Macon Brown, local insurance agent resident of Anaheim for the 23 years, passed away early day morning at the family at 1223 East North street, firing an extended illness. Browne Iowa 48 years ago, he came to iformia with his parents in Mr. Brown was Anaheim sentative of the Automobile of Southern California for a ber of years upon seeing his connection with the clu established the Brown Inst Agency, "A Full House of ance" which he owned and dated until his passing. The deceased was a mans past master of the An Masonic lodge, a 32nd degree son and a member of An Lions club. Left to mourn his passing his wife, Sarah L. Brown daughter, Mrs. Jeffrey C. P Denver, Colo.; one son, O Duane Brown of Anaheim mother, Mrs. Edith M. Ma Orange and one brother, F Brown, of Burbank. Funeral services were held St. Michael's Episcopal church Monday at 2 p.m. with the John Kimball Saville, pass the church officiating. The of the Masonic lodge was at the graveside in Fairhaven etery. LABELS Management as Major at Orange County Hospital Issues Sharp Retort to County Medical Society for Failing to Assist Jurors Despite recent reorganization of administration at the Orange county hospital, the "major shortcoming" at the hospital still is management—underscored—the county grand jury reported today. The jurors questioned the wisdom of firing Welfare Director Thomas P. Douglas as acting administrator of the hospital, declaring the job is too big for a part-time director. The report contained a retort to recent resolution of the Orange county Medical society, criticizing the grand jury's lack of medical experience in undertaking to investigate hospital conditions. The grand jury answered the medics by, in effect, suggesting the doctors might have cooperated in an intelligent approach to the task by aiding the grand jury, instead holding aloof and then criticizing it. It expressed the hope that the medical society would henceforth operate with grand juries. Handicapped Stating it had been handicapped by lack of medical experience in Owners Withdraw Zoning Petitions The city planning commission has granted the requests of H. W. Cordes and Elwood Cordes for the withdrawal of their petition for the re-zoning of their property, Vineyard Lot H-2 bounded by South, Olive, Water and Orange streets. At the same time they granted a similar request of William Rolfsmeier and R. P. Allen who had petitioned for re-zoning of their The grand jury answered the medics by, in effect, suggesting the doctors might have cooperated in an intelligent approach to the task of aiding the grand jury, instead holding aloof and then criticizing it. It expressed the hope that the medical society would henceforth operate with grand juries. Handicapped Stating it had been handicapped by lack of medical experience in the hospital probe, the grand jury report, signed by Lee Smith, chairman of the hospital committee, remarked: "Any grand jury can only critique and recommend. As such, we have tried to keep within our where of knowledge and we have need to be constructive in all comments. We were, therefore, quite surprised to find ourselves the target of a public resolution by the Orange County Medical society which made much of our lack of medical experience. "We have been frequently consisted in our search for facts at the county hospital, and would have been indeed grateful for assistance from the medical society, many of whose members we contacted individually. On behalf of future grand juries, we wish to express the hope that the Orange County Medical society will perform a great public service by conductively cooperating in future investigations of the sort which its report has covered." Part-Time Director Discussing hospital management, the grand jury remarked that in pointing Douglas as acting administrator, the county supervisors merely exchanged one part-time director for another—referring to Dr. John J. Montanus, who once time ago resigned his part-time directorship and resumed his job as county autopsy surgeon. The report reviewed "chaotic" conditions which existed at the hospital between 1946 and June 1949 when employees increased from 198 to 392—equalling the number of patients and the budget jumped from $746,825 to $1,3471. This represented an increase of 85 per cent while the cost of living at the same time increased 30 per cent. Citrus. Damage Believed Slight Although extent of damage to the county's citrus crops during the past three days of low temperatures is as yet unknown, the consensus of opinion is that it was light and spotted. Low temperature during the cold spell was reported in the West Anaheim district when the mercury dropped to 22½ degrees Tuesday morning. Frost preventive measures in the form of smudge pots and wind machines were in use before the cold struck, halting any severe damage in most of the groves in the area. Temperatures remained at safe levels last night and this morning rain clouds filled the western sky indicating that the smudge pots would be allowed to cool as growers could sit back and wait for the next frigid blast. Authorize Sale The city planning commission has granted the requests of H. W. Cordes and Elwood Cordes for the withdrawal of their petition for the re-zoning of their property, Vineyard Lot H-2 bounded by South, Olive, Water and Orange streets. At the same time they granted a similar request of William Rolfsmeier and R. P. Allen who had petitioned for re-zoning of their property, Vineyard Lot H-1 and G-1 (west half of each lot), bounded by East Santa Ana, South East, South Orange and East South streets. The property owners were seeking re-zoning from the present R-1 to M-2 or light manufacturing. Their petitions had brought a storm of protest from residents of the area and the elementary school board who have laid plans for the construction of the new school adjacent to the properties. With the withdrawal of the petitions, J. B. Collings, chairman of the Industrial Development committee of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce announced that the large Pacific Coast corporation which was considering Anaheim, among several cities of the southland, for a new plant site has terminated its activities in Anaheim and recalled its industrial engineer who was directly in charge of conducting the industrial survey. Citrus. Damage Believed Slight Although extent of damage to the county's citrus crops during the past three days of low temperatures is as yet unknown, the consensus of opinion is that it was light and spotted. Low temperature during the cold spell was reported in the West Anaheim district when the mercury dropped to 22½ degrees Tuesday morning. Frost preventive measures in the form of smudge pots and wind machines were in use before the cold struck, halting any severe damage in most of the groves in the area. Temperatures remained at safe levels last night and this morning rain clouds filled the western sky indicating that the smudge pots would be allowed to cool as growers could sit back and wait for the next frigid blast. Circulators of the petition were: C. D. Yoder, 620 North Los Angeles street; Clara Balsley, 116 South Olive; Anna Pietrok, 901 South Lemon and H. J. Jarvis, 12292 Winston road. Authorization was given for employ Planning Consultants To Revamp City’s Zoning 258 Property Owners Seek Renewal Decontrol; "Emergency Over" Gordon Whitnall, planning consultant, was emeritus Tuesday evening by the Anaheim city council to make ing and land survey for the purpose of recommending zoning ordinance to the city. Whitnall made the off-street parking study for th in 1945 which has been used throughout the nation model plan for relieving the problem of parking in downtown areas. Recent controversies over zoning within the city and the flood of variance petitions which the city council and the city planning commission have received prompted the employment of Whitnall. It is expected he will conduct the survey sometime after the first of the year. His salary is $200 per month plus fees and salaries of his associates. Whitnall has indicated the survey will take six months to complete. Rent Decontrol A petition signed by 258 city property owners for the decontrol of rents was referred to the city attorney. The petitioners called for the decontrol of rents as set up by the Federal Rent Control Act of 1949. According to the petition, 7.27 per cent of the total available rentals in the city are now vacant indicating the emergency for which rent control was intended has passed. Circulators of the petition were: C. D. Yoder, 620 North Los Angeles street; Clara Balsley, 116 South Olive; Anna Pietrok, 901 South Lemon and H. J. Jarvis, 12292 Winston road. An address of welcome wen by R. W. Brownell, worshipful master follow prelude by Ray Sharp. Installing officers who were sented included Past Master Cross, installing master; W ful Brother W. T. Rodger, an inspector of 101 Mason trict master of ceremonies. A. P. M. Brown, Local Businessman, Dies Friday Addison Parker Macomber Brown, local insurance agent and president of Anaheim for the past 25 years, passed away early Friday morning at the family home 1223 East North street, following an extended illness. Born in Iowa 48 years ago, he came to California with his parents in 1911. Mr. Brown was Anaheim representative of the Automobile Club Southern California for a number of years and upon severing his connection with the club, he established the Brown Insurance Agency, "A Full House of Insurance" which he owned and operated until his passing. The deceased was a member and past master of the Anaheim Masonic lodge, a 32nd degree Maiden and a member of Anaheim Masons club. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Sarah L. Brown; a daughter, Mrs. Jeffrey C. Palin of Denver, Colo.; one son, Charles Jane Brown of Anaheim; his mother, Mrs. Edith M. Marsh, of Orange and one brother, Paul L. Brown, of Burbank. Funeral services were held at Michael's Episcopal church on Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Kimball Saville, pastor of the church officiating. The ritual of the Masonic lodge was read in the graveside in Fairhaven cemetery. Frost preventive measures in the form of smudge pots and wind machines were in use before the cold struck, halting any severe damage in most of the groves in the area. Temperatures remained at safe levels last night and this morning rain clouds filled the western sky indicating that the smudge pots would be allowed to cool as growers could sit back and wait for the next frigid blast. Authorize Sale Of KwiKset Stock Sacramento (WNS)—Authorization for the sale of 50 shares of stock in KwiKset Sales and Service Company, 516 Santa Ana street, Anaheim, was issued recently by Edwin M. Daugherty, state corporation commissioner. The concern was formed for the distribution of hardware and building materials. It is capitalized at 1,000 shares of no par value stock. Directors are Adolph Schoepe, Karl Reinhard and Robert Hutchison. Headlights, Fog Lights at Same Time Are Illegal Sacramento, (WNS)—Headlights and fog lights at the same time are not only unsafe but illegal, Clifford E. Peterson, state highway patrol commissioner, said today. The commissioner said that either headlights or fog lights should be used but not together, and urged that headlight beams in fog be kept low. The Reuters news agency celebrates its centennial in 1949, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Schedule Milk Control Hearing At Santa Ana Sacramento, (WNS)—A public milk hearing to receive testimony regarding amendments to themilk control act adopted by the 1949 legislature, which reduce the number of fluid milk classes, will be held at 10 a.m., January 4, in the council chambers of the city hall, Santa Ana. The bureau of milk control made this announcement there today, stating the hearing will also hear evidence regarding changes in cost production of milk. According to the petition, 7.27 per cent of the total available rentals in the city are now vacant indicating the emergency for which rent control was intended has passed. Circulators of the petition were: C. D. Yoder, 620 North Los Angeles street; Clara Balsley, 116 South Olive; Anna Pietrok, 901 South Lemon and H. J. Jarvis, 12292 Winston road. Authorization was given for transfer of $15,000 from the general fund to the sanitation fund upon the request of Beatrice M. Miller, city auditor to cover over $13,000 in B.O.D. expenses. Reading of the Joint Outfall Sewer report on operations for November 1949 of sections 2 thru 6 showed Anaheim contributing 33.7 per cent of the total flow. Fullerton contributed 25.4 per cent according to the report submitted by Nelson Launer, general manager of the JOS. Dog Show The councilmen heard that the Santa Ana Valley Kennel club (Continued on Page 8) 416,908 Persons Enter California During November Sacramento, (WNS)—from the state's quarantions at border entry point cate 416,908 persons enter ifornia during November. Of these, 183,418 wereonia residents, and 173,197out-of-state residents,theder being stage passengers. The influx of people in state saw 139,960 auto cross the border into this with 71,732 of these beingfornia cars,and 68,228 outautomobiles. Why not go to church? CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Weekly Temperatures ED. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Thursday 49 57 Friday 43 69 Saturday 46 55 Sunday 27 56 Monday 26 58 Tuesday 25 65 Wednesday 31 69 Rain .08—1.44 for the season. Free Parking For Anaheim Christmas Shoppers G LOT in Anaheim is the West Chestnut street lot with an 80-car capacity. It's located within a block of much needed space for the Christmas rush. Its dedication Friday increased the total free parking spaces are financed by parking meter collections and contributions of the Harry Bradley Heads Masonic Lodge No. 207 Harry P. Bradley was installed worshipful master of Anaheim Masonic Lodge 207, during the eightieth annual installation rites, Friday night at the Masonic Temple, this city. Other officers seated included Warren Hodges, senior warden; George W. Alden, junior warden; Victor W. Lamont, Sr., treasurer; A. B. Cross (past master) secretary; William H. Houts, chaplain; Harvey E. Kirk, senior deacon; Gilbert T. Koehler, junior deacon; Knox Caldwell, marshal; Glen M. Kirk, senior steward; Roy Luther, junior steward; Elwood Henry, organist; Oscar N. Brower,iller. An address of welcome was given by R. W. Brownell, retiring worshipful master following a relude by Ray Sharp. Installing officers who were presented included Past Master A.B. Cross, installing master; Worshipful Brother W.T. Rodger, who is an inspector of 101 Masonic District master of ceremonies: H.C. Sen. Knowland Blasts U.S. China Policy Bungling policies in China and unsound government finances in this country were targets of a double-barreled attack by U.S. Senator William F. Knowland in two Santa Ana speeches Monday evening, when he called for determination of "one policy" in the Orient and the end of deficit financing at home. Knowland spoke at a dinner of the Orange County Newspaper Publishers association at the Savoy cafe, and later addressed an audience of about 600 in the Frances Willard junior high school auditorium. Weak and face-saving American statesmanship has helped lose most of China to the communists and has actually meant a loss of face, particularly in the Consul General Angus Ward incident, where this country was forced to pay extortion money for Ward's release by the Reds, Knowland asserted. A single policy should be thoroughly co-ordinated in the Orient, and the best man for that job is General Douglas McArthur, whose "outstanding" administration in Japan has been the bright spot of our government, the senator declared. Coincident with the revision of Far East policy, to support the Chinese nationalist forces hold their "last bastion," Formosa island—which Knowland believes can be held—he urged abandonment of unsound fiscal policies by the administration, to end deficit spending. The budget should be balanced, not by the Whitie House proposal for increasing taxes, but by decreasing spending, he contended. Report 'One-Arm Bandits' Flourishing Sharp criticism of Santa Ana's police chief, B.A. Herhey and its city attorney and council for permitting the unhampered operation of slot machines and punchboards within the city of Santa Ana was voiced by the county grand jury Wednesday in a special report which accused Newport Beach and Huntington Beach authorities of tolerating the "same situation." Clear Musick The grand jury tentatively cleared Sheriff Jim Musick in the slot machine probe climaxed Tuesday when both the sheriff and Chief Hershey were called before the jury to testify under oath whether slot machines or punchboards were operating in their respective jurisdictions. District Attorney James L. Davis and Santa Ana City Attorney John Colwell came under fire for failing to prosecute violations. Prompting the criticism of the two legal offices was the testimony of Sheriff Musick who reported that after recently seizing 60 slot machines he failed to prosecute because county counsel advised him that the county ordinance was unconstitutional. "We are absolutely unable to understand," said the grand jury report, "why the district attorney and the city attorney have taken no steps to prosecute. We cannot understand why some effort has not been made to prove the constitutionality of the county ordinance..." An address of welcome was given by R. W. Brownell, retiring worshipful master following a relude by Ray Sharp. Installing officers who were presented included Past Master A. B. Cross, installing master; Worshipful Brother W. T. Rodger, who is an inspector of 101 Masonic District, master of ceremonies; H. C. Leigh (past master), installing marshal; the Rev. Virgil Ledbetter, installing chaplain, and Esther Kemper, installing organist. After the entrance of the 1950 officers, the flag was presented and the invocation given. Marjorie Cranston played a piano solo and Ray Sharp presented an accordion solo. Address of the evening was by the Rev. Ledbetter. The 'Lord's Prayer' was sung by Albert Cranston, accompanied by his daughter, Marjorie. Refreshments were served at the close of the program. 416,908 Persons Enter California During November Sacramento, (WNS)—Reports from the state's quarantine stations at border entry points indicate 416,908 persons entered California during November. Of these, 183,418 were California residents, and 173,197 were out-of-state residents, the remainder being stage passengers. The influx of people into the state saw 139,960 automobiles cross the border into this state, with 71,732 of these being California cars, and 68,228 out-of-state automobiles. Why not go to church Sunday? Coincident with the revision of Far East policy, to support the Chinese nationalist forces hold their "last bastion," Formosa island—which Knowland believes can be held—he urged abandonment of unsound fiscal policies by the administration, to end deficit spending. The budget should be balanced, not by the Whitie House proposal for increasing taxes, but by decreasing spending, he contended. Recently returned from a tour of the Far East as a member of the senate appropriations subcommittee on national defense, Senator Knowland hotly denounced state department policies that, while stiffening to fend off communist expansion in Berlin and western Europe, has failed to oppose communists over-running China. "Responsible statements, throut the Far East believe that if (Continued on Page 2) Orange County Fair Date Set For Aug. 16-20 Sacramento (WNS)—Dates for California fairs were announced today by the Western Fairs association which met recently in Los Angeles. The California State Fair at Sacramento will be held August 31 to September 10, 1950, inclusive. The dates as outlined by the fairs association indicate California will have 494 fair days in 1950, beginning in February with the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival at Indio. The Orange County Fair at Santa Ana will be held August 16 to 20. "We are absolutely unable to understand," said the grand jury report, "why the district attorney and the city attorney have taken no steps to prosecute. We cannot understand why some effort has not been made to prove the constitutionality of the county ordinance." "Amusement" (Continued on Page 2) County Labeled Critical by Pollution Board Sacramento, (WNS)—Mrs. Lelia Baeskens, of Orange, member of the new state water pollution board which organized here drew a two-year term on the board: At the same time, Frank Stead, head of the state department of public health's bureau of environmental sanitation, described Orange county as one of the critical areas of the state insofar as water pollution is concerned. In most of the critical areas Stead described to the board, the industrial waste load for exceeds the domestic sewage. He declared that approximately one half billion dollars will be expended before the state's pollution problems are solved. The board, which met with Governor Earl Warren, elected state director of natural resources Warren T. Hannum as its chairman at the suggestion of the Governor, although the law provides that the board select its own chairman. The board indicated it would tackle first the problems in the critical areas.