anaheim-gazette 1950-01-26

Colony Quips Had the pleasure last week of hearing Governor Earl Warren tell the California Newspaper Publishers Assn. a few of the facts of life concerning what has been going on here in our state the last few years. He asked the newspaper boys this question: "Where in recorded history can you find where four million people migrated to one area in 10 years?" And when you think that one over there is no answer. As the governor said we have seen that take place right under our noses and really more amazing still we have seen them become integrated and welcomed as neighbors at the same time. That this could happen here in such an orderly manner is a tribute to that old western hospitality we brag about. There must be something to it for our growth in the span of one man's life has been from one million people to eleven million. This tremendous migration is something that we hold up to the rest of the country as proof of the fine things we have here but very few of us realize the vast burden and added responsibility it puts on our state government, our business and our taxpayers. Today there are fifteen thousand more people entering California every month than there are leaving. This means there must be at least ten thousand new jobs every month for our population to keep economically sound. It also means that we must have more and better highways. It means that our elementary and high schools are facing a staggering load, for there are 500,000 more children in the ANAHEIM VOLUME LXXIX FIVE CENTS ANAHEIM Beach Cities Again Refuse Administration of Sanitation Southland Water Basin Levels Show Decline Sacramento, (WNS) — Ground water tables in southern California basins declined in the fall of 1949, as compared to the same period in 1948, the State Water Resources board said today. While levels are much lower, improvement is expected this year. Levels in the south state area, as contained in a report by the state engineer's office to the board, dropped as indicated: San Fernando basin, 5.4 feet; San Gabriel basin, 7.9 feet; Chino basin, 3.8 feet; Bunker Hill basin, 5.8 feet; Coastal Plain in Orange county, 6.2 feet; Coastal Plain in Los Aneges county, 8.2 feet; West Coast basin, 5.3 feet; Antelope Valley, 4.8 feet; Mojave River basin, 2.0 feet; San Luis Rey River basin, 3.6 feet; Tia Juana River Urge Group Ta Mandy Says a SANTA ANA—Staler country’s eight million doctors from the beach cities administration of the proposal. Recommendations of Laurner calling for the agreements, and employing engineering and legal counsel w tabled by the beach city deletion lead by Supervisor Will Smith of Orange (represent District 6) and Mayor Dick Dr of Newport Beach. Smith said that Laurner's recommendations took in too much one time. "We should take step at a time," he said. "Step Backward" Mayor Mandy of Santa Ana plied, "We've taken so many steps backward that if we don't take couple of big leaps pretty soon we'll never get any sewers built." Irwin Chapman of Fullerton caused Drake of breaking the tie and confidence of Launer and fellow directors by making put statements of Laurner's rec Governor Warren left the newspaper boys a little gaga with the facts of state growth and the problems they present to all of us. No other state in the union has ever had problems of this magnitude to overcome. The Governor faces them with calmness and honesty. The main thing we Californians can be happy about is the vast store of integrity wrapped up in this great man. We hate to bring this up but what a silly thing Anaheim did when they knocked the high school tax rate down a few cents. The rate as it was would have taken care of additions to the school plant which the increased load, already in our elementary systems, will make necessary. In the near future the district will be called upon to vote bonds and pay interest upon them to go ahead with a building program. Who knows what the economic future holds? Would not it have been a much smarter deal to get the money on hand while times are still good? There is one good hard fact to be faced: we will need a bigger plant. We will have to pay for it. By knocking down the rate we have simply added to our cost. We helped the bonding company but did not help ourselves as taxpayers. Who cares about Uno Who, the old taxpayer? It is our considered opinion that you will all be hearing more about this fresh frozen concentrate in the near future. We are not going to stop until it has been given a full, free trial. It has already caused more heat to be generated under certain people than they would like to admit. It has brought into sharp focus the fundamental differences between the navel and Valencia orange. In our area many are coming to believe that the Valencia deal is a sort of stepchild in the minds of our large marketing organizations. Perhaps there are Levels in the south state area, as contained in a report by the state engineer's office to the board, dropped as indicated: San Fernando basin, 5.4 feet; San Gabriel basin, 7.9 feet; Chino basin, 3.8 feet; Bunker Hill basin, 5.8 feet; Coastal Plain in Orange county, 6.2 feet; Coastal Plain in Los Aneges county, 8.2 feet; West Coast basin, 5.3 feet; Antelope Valley, 4.8 feet; Mojave River basin, 2.0 feet; San Luis Rey River basin, 3.6 feet; Tia Juana River River area, 0 feet. Taxable Sales In County Drop 6.3 Per Cent SACRAMENTO—Taxable sales in Orange county for the third quarter of 1949 totaled $47,144,486, netting the state $1,414,426 in sales taxes, a decrease of 6.25 per cent from the corresponding quarter in 1948. In a report of sales taxes collected in the state's 58 counties during July, August and September, the state board of equalization said collections for the quarter totaled $79,365,629 from sales amounting to $2,645,520,966. This was a decrease of 9.56 percent as compared to the same quarter in 1948. Heaviest drop in metropolitan areas was in San Francisco where sales declined 16.23 percent. Mercurio Market To Celebrate 20 Years in Anaheim Twenty years in the grocery business in this city will be celebrated by Mercurio Food Market at 332 East Center street, next Friday and Saturday when they will hold a two-day anniversary jubilee of grocery prices. Continuous operation of a grocery store has been maintained by the owners, their first store being located in the present site of the Penny Market in the 100 block on East Center street. Later the stock and fixtures was moved to a location now a part of Chungking cafe. After Mario, one of the owners and son of Vincent Mercurio, returned from service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the last war, he erected the present fine store building to where they moved about two years ago. Active owners of the store are Vincent Mercurio and his two sons, Mario and Pete. Assisting at the cashiers' counter is Miss Eleanore. Step Backward Mayor Mandy of Santa Ana plied, "We've taken so many saps backward that if we don't take couple of big leaps pretty soon we'll never get any sewers buildup." Irwin Chapman of Fullerton cused Drake of breaking the tree and confidence of Launer and fellow directors by making public statements of Launer's recommendations to the press before joint meeting night. He further said that he would never approve the sale of his interests in the JOS unless they were confident the sanitation tricts had an operating staff able of taking over. "If we can't agree on a general manager tonight, I don't see we can in three months." Not Discouraged Mayor Drake denied many statements to the press despite count of his views being printed in most of the county's newspapers. "I'm not the least bit courageed," he said regarding 12-month stalemate which caused the city of Fullerton to their man-hole covers down prevent overflow. Supervisor McFadden said he recalled that when the J Outfall Sewer was first organized by court order—threatening officials with jail terms unjustified they acted. "I think it would damage good idea if that thing would happen to this girl—then maybe we'd have some situation." On motion of Mandy the morning was adjourned to next Tuesday night, January 31, at no time the individual districts would come up with their approval disapproval or revision to Launer recommendations. Districts 5, 6 and 7, representing the beach area, held a special meeting behind closed doors by Launer, following the regular meeting. Qourums not present in District 3 and 5 prevented the district from taking any unanimous action. YMCA Clean-Up Drive Nears Completion Anaheim YMCA's clean drive is nearing completion... Allocate Funds For Repair of County Highways SACRAMENTO, (WNS) — The State Highway Commission today allocated funds for the following projects in Orange county: U. S. 101, $15,000, for subsealing existing pavement between Valencia avenue and mile 3.9 (portions) in the city of San Clemente. The current budget had provided 85,000 for the work. State Route 171, $9,000 for subsealing existing pavement between Route 60 and Route 174 (portions). The budget had allocated $200,-000 for the work. U. S. 101, $9,000 for traffic lights and signals at the intersection of D street and Main street in Tustin. The city will contribute $2,000 towards the cost. Penny Market in the 100 block on East Center street. Later the stock and fixtures was moved to a location now a part of Chungking cafe. After Mario, one of the owners and son of Vincent Mercurio, returned from service in the U. S. Army Air Corps during the last war, he erected the present fine store building to where they moved about two years ago. Active owners of the store are Vincent Mercurio and his two sons, Mario and Pete. Assisting at the cashiers' counter is Miss Eleanore Arce. Pier Davis is manager of the meat department and is assisted by John Young. The anniversary special event is being held to acquaint the buying public with their clean, modern, up-to-date store and to introduce their complete line of the finest nationally known brands of canned foods. The finest quality grade "A" meat is featured in the meat department and is displayed in large, modern display cases. Throughout the two-day jubilee, free ice cream, coffee and fried sausages will be offered those visiting the store. At the conclusion of the sale, two large boxes of groceries will be awarded to some lucky person. The winners need not be present. The names will be posted in a conspicuous place on the door or window at the front of the store and the winner can claim his award from that. The first prize is a box of groceries worth $20 and features a Bridgeford Brand shankless ham. The second prize will be a box of groceries worth $10 and will feature bacon and sausage. Throughout the two days, demonstrations of various items will be held at the store with free prizes given out. Mica, feldspar, clay and granite are New Hampshire's principal minerals. YMCA Clean-Up Drive Nears Completion Anaheim YMCA's clean drive is nearing completion following the whirl-wind fall money-raising campaign, be announced soon according to O. G. Thomason, local "Y" director. A remaining sum of $150 needed to complete the 1950 d'Eighty-five per cent or approximately $8,700 of the $10,200 was raised last fall. More than 30 drive captains workers attended the kickoffner and arranged to see some persons not contacted previous. Heading the current drive Paul Demaree, chairman of fall campaign. He is chairman "A" while Paul Bakenhus charge of Division "B." Division "A" team captains Al Rigby, Mrs. W. E. White, Oscar Solter, Clyde Nickle, Morris, Harold Leigh and Wi Bonney. Team captains in Division include Floyd Stockwell, Quast, Mrs. Laura Payne, F Kellogg, Ed Jordt and Sam genfeld. New Jersey's manufactures make practically every from pins to battleships. Again Refuse to Approve of Sanitation Program Urge Group Take Step at a Time; Mandy Says a Big Leap Is Needed SANTA ANA—Stalemate was still the by-word in the city’s eight million dollar sanitation squabble as direct from the beach cities again refused to agree on the administration of the proposed program. Recommendations of Administrative Officer Nelson Turner calling for the setting up of offices, preparingments, and employing engineering and legal counsel were led by the beach city delegation by Supervisor Willard of Orange (representing Act 6) and Mayor Dick Drake Newport Beach. With said that Laurner’s recommendations took in too much at time. “We should take one at a time,” he said. “Step Backward” Mayor Mandy of Santa Ana re- “We’ve taken so many steps toward that if we don’t take a bite of big leaps pretty soon, we never get any sewers built.” In Chapman of Fullerton accoDrake of breaking the trust confidence of Launer and his directors by making public comments of Launer’s recom- Schedule Citrus Institute at AUHS, Feb. 17 Friday, February 17 has been set for the twenty-second annual citrus growers’ institute in Orange county according to farm advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. The institute will be held at the Anaheim Union high school auditorium, which has been the meeting place for several recent years, because of its central location for the citrus industry in Orange county. The morning session, starting at 9:30 a.m., will feature cultural and orchard topics for discussion. The afternoon session starting at 1:30 p.m. will cover economic and marketing subjects and the outlook for the citrus industry as it looks from present trends. A special program committee headed by Richard Basse, chairman of the farm bureau citrus department has collaborated with the farm advisor in selecting the topics and speakers for this annual citrus classic. Among the subjects selected for presentation and discussion are fruit sizes as effected by irrigation practice; concluding a report on fruit sizes and 2-4,D; new devel- Dr. Samuel Ayres Youth Leader To Speak at YMCA Dinner Dr. Harold C. Case, pathe First Methodist Chu Pasadena, will be the speethe evening at the A Set County-Wide Clean-Up Week Proclamation by the county board of supervisors Tuesday, designating the week of April 2 to 8 as "Clean-up, Paint-up, Fix-up, Plant-up" week, gave impetus to county-wide beautification program and spring clean up drive sponsored by the Civic Beautification committee of Santa Ana. The program already had received endorsement and backing of the Orange County League of Cities, given at its recent executive committee meeting in Santa Ana, and the league urged each city in the county to cooperate with the committee and the board of supervisors in making the cleanup drive a success. Endorsement of the supervisors and the league of cities drew attention to announcement of the Civic Beautification committee that Dr. Samuel Ayres, Jr., president of the Southern California Horticultural Institute, will appear at its third quarterly public meeting in Santa Ana city hall January 31, to present kodachromes of suggested plantings for beautification. Dr. Ayres will tell of achievements and plans of the Los Angeles Beautification committee in its campaign to beautify Los Angeles. Both he and Mrs. Ayres are members of the executive board for the Los Angeles committee. Public invitation is extended to the January 31 meeting, which will be held at 7:30 p.m., in the city council chambers. A special program committee headed by Richard Basse, chairman of the farm bureau citrus department has collaborated with the farm advisor in selecting the topics and speakers for this annual citrus classic. Among the subjects selected for presentation and discussion are fruit sizes as effected by irrigation practice; concluding a report on fruit sizes and 2-4,D; new developments in orchard protection; cutting costs in fruit handling; the growers interest in the citrus juice picture; the general citrus outlook and how the citrus industry relates to the national farm program. These subjects will be discussed by authoritative speakers who will be announced next week, says farm advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. All growers are invited to attend the institute sessions. Last year over 1,000 growers were in attendance. Rifle Team Rates 'Best' In California "Best in California" is the rating the National Postal Rifle Association has rated Anaheim Union High School Cadets Rifle team after national tabulations for the first month of firing. Housed in a well equipped armory, the Anaheim cadets enjoy the distinction of being the only high school military group in Orange county. They are prouder, however, of the fact that their man, Cadet Sgt. Alfred Lattin, has tied the national firing record of 196 out of a possible 200 perfect score. Recently in an area match at Brown Field, San Diego, they won the right to compete in the state finals firing match in Sacramento by defeating Sweetwater with an overwhelming score. Frankly, they expect to win the state matches. Tactics and strategy are planned by Cadet Lt. Colonel William Burr and his staff of cadet officers. Commandant of Cadets, Major Ralph E. Comstock is very proud of the fact that "his boys" have what he calls "job responsibility," that his instructors in classes are boy officers, that they can solve their own military problems. When they participate in a bivouac, Lt. Col. Burr and his staff plan the entire strategy often surprising Major Comstock, who sits back "on look for the citrus industry as it looks from present trends. Dr. Harold C. Case, past the First Methodist Church Pasadena, will be the speaker at the AYMCA's annual dinner to Thursday evening, February 15th. His topic will be: "What Next 27 Years?" Dr. Case has distinguished himself with his association with youth and college students county. He served as a member of the University ChristianSION under the auspices of Federal Council of Churchiting over 100 colleges and universities. He has addressed four METHODIST Youth conferences represented this country world conferences. The most was in 1947 at the Christian Youth conference in Oslo, Norway. Dr. Case received his Degree from Baker University Kansas and his Bachelor of Theology from Boston UniHe is a member of the BTrustees of Baker UniWhittier College and Houston College. All members and friends YMCA are cordially invited to attend. Reservations can be by calling Anaheim 4202. C of C Asks Trustees to Halt School A resolution requesting board of trustees of the AYMCA school district to withhold struction of the proposed Jefferson school on South was presented to the trust their Tuesday meeting by rectors of the Anaheim c/o commerce. The directors passed their tion at a board meeting at the chamber of commerce Tuesday evening, Jan. 27th. The resolution is as follows: "The Board of Directors Dr. Ayres will tell of achievements and plans of the Los Angeles Beautification committee in its campaign to beautify Los Angeles. Both he and Mrs. Ayres are members of the executive board for the Los Angeles committee. Public invitation is extended to the January 31 meeting, which will be held at 7:30 p.m., in the city council chambers. Spot Citrus White Fly Here SACRAMENTO (WNS)—Two alert bureau of plant quarantine inspectors in Orange county won the commendation of A. P. Messenger, chief of the bureau of plant quarantine, state department of agriculture, today. The two—on the staff of county agricultural commissioner, W. D. Tubbs—discovered larvae of the Citrus White Fly on gardenia leaves which had been mixed with packing material used by a Texas firm in shipping roses to California. The discovery averted what might have been an outbreak of citrus white fly in Orange county, nullifying the expenditure of thousands of dollars by the state in eradicating that pest, Messenger said. Notary Public Commissions Issued Here SACRAMENTO, (WNS)—Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan announced today that Germaine Allec, 277 East Center street, and Helen J. Long, 720 N. Clementine street, both of Anaheim, have received Notary Public commissions. Tactics and strategy are planned by Cadet Lt. Colonel William Burr and his staff of cadet officers. Commandant of Cadets, Major Ralph E. Comstock is very proud of the fact that “his boys” have what he calls “job responsibility,” that his instructors in classes are boy officers, that they can solve their own military problems. When they participate in a bivouac, Lt. Col. Burr and his staff plan the entire strategy often surprising Major Comstock, who sits back “on pins and needles” to let them solve their own problems. The thing he likes about it is that, to date, they have accomplished their mission. Name Red Cross Officers at Annual Dinner Mrs. E. H. Kersten was elected chairman of the Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross, succeeding Mrs. Leo J. Friis, at the annual dinner-meeting held Friday evening in the Ebell club house. Active in Red Cross work for many years in this city, Mrs. Kersten also has participated in church, civic and club affairs here. Mrs. Friis, as outgoing chairman, presided over the annual meeting and introduced the speaker, Edward M. Schottland, administrator of the Los Angeles regional blood center for Red Cross. Schottland, in giving a history of the blood program, stressed that donations of whole blood and its derivatives free to hospitals throughout the country, makes possible the saving of hundreds of lives. In view of this dire situation we recommended an overall rezoning of the city direction of a competitor school district to withhold instruction of the proposed Jefferson school on South was presented to the trustees of the Anaheim office of commerce. The directors passed their tion at a board meeting at the chamber of commerce Tuesday evening, Jan. 26. The resolution is as follows: "The Board of Directors Anaheim Chamber of Commerce hereby resolves to reaffirm original position favoring the struction of a new school quarter in size and equipment serve the southeast portion Anaheim as a replacement outmoded Broadway School." "We further affirm made by the Land-Use Industrial Public Policy tail Committees, made in meetings in which they stated a letter to the Board of Trustees of the Anaheim School dated January 9, 1950, that position to the investment quarter million dollars of our money in the Southern site between two railroad lines-of-way." "Furthermore, the Board Directors wish to advise you that they passed a resolution in lar meeting, November 18th in which recommendation made to the Anaheim Public Commission and the City Pointing out the evils arising a near-saturation of patients few sites zoned for churches, institutions, dwellings, industries and commercial enterprises." 6, 1950 Twelve Pages No. 13 Dr. Harold Case Church Denied Permission To Erect New Edifice at Sycamore And Citron Sts. Permission to build a new Evangelical United Brethren Church at Sycamore and Citron streets was denied by the city council Tuesday night. Acting on a joint-variance petition of H. E. Grimm of Fullerton as owner of the property and the local church as builders—the council in a 3 to 1 vote decided they could not grant permission for construction at the requested location over the 100 per cent objection of the residents of the area. "Not Opposed" "We are not opposed to the church and would like to see it built but we can not grant permission for its erection in an area in which the residents have unanimously voiced their objection to it," declared Mayor Charles Pearson. The motion to deny the petition was offered by Councilmen Heying and seconded by Boney. Councilman Pace voted against the denial while Van Wagoner as a signer of the petition protesting the church did not vote. Mayor Pearson cast the third vote favoring the motion. Kuchel Speaks Before City's Service Clubs Crucial question facing the legislature in March is who should administer the state blind-aid law. This was the opinion of State Controller Thomas H. Kuchel who addressed a joint meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis and Rotary clubs; Tuesday noon at the Elks club. Over 150 service club members from all over Orange county were in attendance to hear his address. Dr. Harold C. Case, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Pasadena, will be the speaker of the evening at the Anaheim MCA's annual dinner to be held Thursday evening, February 2 at the Ebell Club. His topic will be: "What of the next 27 Years?" Dr. Case has distinguished himself with his association with the South and college students of this county. He served as a member of the University Christian Mission under the auspices of the Federal Council of Churches, visiting over 100 colleges and universities. He has addressed four National Methodist Youth conferences and represented this country at two world conferences. The most recent was in 1947 at the World Christian Youth conference held in Oslo, Norway. Dr. Case received his B.A. degree from Baker University in Kansas and his Bachelor of Sacred Theology from Boston University. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Baker University, Whittier College and Samuel Houston College. All members and friends of the MCA are cordially invited to attend. Reservations can be made by calling Anaheim 4202. C of C Asks Trustees to Halt School A resolution requesting the board of trustees of the Anaheim school district to withhold construction of the proposed Thomas Jefferson school on South Street was presented to the trustees at their Tuesday meeting by the directors of the Anaheim chamber of commerce. The directors passed the resolution at a board meeting held in the chamber of commerce offices, Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, 1950. The resolution is as follows: "The Board of Directors of the MCA are cordially invited to attend. Reservations can be made by calling Anaheim 4202." C of C Asks Trustees to Halt School A resolution requesting the board of trustees of the Anaheim school district to withhold construction of the proposed Thomas Jefferson school on South Street was presented to the trustees at their Tuesday meeting by the directors of the Anaheim chamber of commerce. The directors passed the resolution at a board meeting held in the chamber of commerce offices, Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, 1950. The resolution is as follows: "The Board of Directors of the MCA are cordially invited to attend. Reservations can be made by calling Anaheim 4202." The Board of Trustees of the Anaheim School District to withhold construction of the proposed Thomas Jefferson school on South Street was presented to the trustees at their Tuesday meeting by the directors of the Anaheim chamber of commerce. The resolution is as follows: "The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce hereby resolves to reaffirm its original position favoring the construction of a new school, adequate in size and equipment to serve the southeast portion of Anaheim as a replacement of the outmoded Broadway School. "We further affirm decisions made by the Land-Use, Safety, Industrial, Public Policy and Reall Committees, made in recent meetings in which they stated, in our letter to the Board of Trustees of the Anaheim School District dated January 9, 1950, their opposition to the investment of a quarter million dollars of taxpayer money in the South Street site between two railroad rights-of-way. "Furthermore, the Board of Directors wish to advise you that they passed a resolution in regular meeting, November 17, 1949, in which recommendations were made to the Anaheim Planning Commission and the City Council pointing out the evils arising from near-saturation of practically all of the zoned areas leaving but new sites zoned for schools, churches, institutions, multiple wellings, industries and heavy commercial enterprises. "In view of this dire situation we recommended an overall study and rezoning of the city under the direction of a competent plan." Spring Forum Starts Monday The spring forum series offered by the Evening Division of Anaheim Union high school will begin January 30 with Don R. Catlin who will present his significant historical travelogue which he has entitled "Cradle of Freedom." The presentations will be given in the high school auditorium, West Center street, at 7:30 p.m. Catlin's travelogue consists of superbly photographed scenes in natural color of places of historical interest in the country. It is the first and only illustrated lecture of complete scenes of the American Revolution. It covers the period from 1774 to 1782 and shows the historic shrines in chronological order. The 13 original colonies are shown from Boston to Savannah, Bunker Hill to West Point, Lexington and Concord to Philadelphia. Trade in Anaheim and save! lands received as a result of default in payment of taxes; assist counties in preparation of their respective budget requirements; collect various taxes such as gift and inheritance taxes and to sit in as a member of 17 different state boards. "The work of the state controller has increased tremendously in the past 25-years with claims against the state alone increasing from some $55 million to in excess of $1 billion," said Kuchel. The speaker who was born and raised in Anaheim and is the son of Mrs. Henry Kuchel, 315 South Claudina street was introduced by Harry Horn. Presiding at the meeting was Ted Payne, president of the Kiwanis club. Guests introduced included Don Bovee, president of the Rotary club and Joe Critchfield, president of the Lions club. Music was furnished by Katherine Steward, pianist; Herb Stabbert, violin and Robert Quast, song leader. Cadet Corp Review Set For Friday Plans are being completed for the mid-semester review of Anaheim Union high school's cadet corps Friday under the direction of Cadet Major Eddie Liptrapp, commanding officer of the 2nd battalion 33rd regiment. Judges invited are Colonel Raymond E. Smith, Colonel William J. Cunliffe, director of the California Cadet Corps and co-ordinator of secondary education, Orange county, and Superintendent Paul H. Demaree. An English sailor first looked over what is now the state of New Hampshire, in 1603.