anaheim-gazette 1950-02-02

Colony Quips To put you in the proper frame of mind for Lincoln's birthday and the Ides or rather the 15th of March we offer the following: One score and 16 years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this Nation a new tax, conceived in desperation and dedicated to the proposition that all men are fair game. Now we are engaged in a great mass of calculation, testing whether that taxpayer or any taxpayer, so confused and so impoverished, can long endure. We are met on Form 1040. We have come to dedicate a large portion of our income to a final resting place with those men who here spend their lives that they may spend our money. It is altogether anguish and torture that we should do this. But in the legal sense, we cannot evade—we cannot cheat—we cannot underestimate this tax. The collectors, clever and sly, who computed here have gone far beyond our poor power to add and subtract. Our creditors will little note nor long remember what we pay here, but the Bureau of Internal Revenue can never forget what we report here. It is for us, the taxpayers, rather to be devoted here to the tax return which the government has thus far nobly spent. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these vanishing dollars, we take increased devotion to the Top Spellers For Citrus Institute Arrangements have been completed for the 22nd annual Orange County Citrus Growers' institute, February 17, according to farm advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. This meeting is the citrus classic of the year and is looked forward to by hundreds of growers. Present indications point to over 1000 attendance because of the intense interest in the frost situation, market outlook and the small fruit size problems. Authoritative and well-known speakers have been slated to head the discussions of the day. The morning program, starting at 9:30 a.m., will feature four subjects as follows: “Fruit Sizes Are Affected by Water and Soils,” illustrated, R. E. Puffer, farm advisor. “Increasing Fruit Sizes with 2-4,D,” illustrated, Dr. William Stewart, Citrus Experiment Station. “DAAAAAAAA” is all Red Skel while on location at La Palma p Our creditors will little note nor long remember what we pay here, but the Bureau of Internal Revenue can never forget what we report here. It is for us, the taxpayers, rather to be devoted here to the tax return which the government has thus far nobly spent. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these vanishing dollars, we take increased devotion to the few remaining; that we here highly resolve that next year will not find us in the higher income bracket; that this taxpayer, underpaid, shall figure out more deduction; and that taxation of the people, by the Congress, for the government, shall not cause our solvency to perish. The history of the citrus industry in California is well known to everybody so there is no point in outlining its growth. But there are several aspects that must be kept in mind. The reputation of California oranges in eastern markets was built squarely upon the marketing of top quality fruit. This was the keystone of our success. Now when we get into the discussion of the new fresh frozen concentrate, which is the twin of fresh fruit, we find that the vital element is again quality. The fact that single strength when pasteurized and put into cans does not have the taste of fresh juice put this operation in the salvage class as far as the grower was concerned. The miracle of fresh frozen concentrate, for that is how Florida terms it in their national advertising, has taken the canning of Valencia juice out of the salvage by-products class and put this product into the quality circle. In the terminology of Santa Anita, from the way the stuff sells, we would have to say the winners circle. And that would be near the truth. But always bear in mind that it must stay in the quality circle. What we are leading up to is the argument put up by the unreconstructed group that there may be a price war which would hurt the returns to the grower. That one has two very definite answers. First is that where would our fresh fruit be if you could buy the concentrate for less and you all can figure that one out easy. The next is a bit more involved and has several elements. Does anyone remember when a lot of high class merchandise went beging, especially in the food class? Practically every lot of distressed size problems. Authoritative and well-known speakers have been slated to head the discussions of the day. The morning program, starting at 9:30 a.m., will feature four subjects as follows: “Fruit Sizes Are Affected by Water and Soils,” illustrated, R. E. Puffer, farm advisor. “Increasing Fruit Sizes with 2-4,D,” illustrated, Dr. William Stewart, Citrus Experiment Station. “新 Developments in Orchard Protection,” illustrated panel—Harold E. Wahlberg, Ross Shafer, Tustin and others. “Cutting Cost in Fruit Handling,” Dr. Roy Smith, University of California, Los Angeles. The afternoon session after lunch will start at 1:30 p.m. Marketing and economic discussions will be presented as follows: “The Citrus Grower in the National Farm Program,” A. J. McFadden, chairman State Agricultural Board. “Where To—This Orange Juice Business?”, W. K. McCracken, member National Citrus Committee, president Treesweet Products. “The Citrus Outlook,” F. R. Wilcox, assistant manager, California Fruit Growers' Exchange. The institute will be held at the Anaheim high school auditorium and is conducted under the auspices of the gricultural extension service and the citrus department of the Orange County Farm Bureau. “The Great Virgil” Optimists Present The Optimists Present The Great Virgil Spine-chilling thrills, fun and laughter are in store for Anaheim audiences when The Great Virgil and his company present a Cavalcade of Mystery under the auspices of the local Optimist club, Friday, February 10, in the high school auditorium. With all proceeds to bolster the growing Anaheim Optimists' Boys Club Building Fund, two shows will be staged. The evening performance will be held at 8 p.m. while a special children's matinee will be at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. To Release Pupils M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools, has agreed to release all schools in the district at 2 p.m., February 10, in order that the pupils may attend The Great Virgil's cavalcade which will feature ghosts, witches, pirates and clowns. Rural elementary schools are being notified of the mystery performance, Al Garey, Optimist show chairman, disclosed. To date, several leading citizens and business firms have purchased blocks of tickets for this performance so that elementary youngsters may view the entertainment free of charge. The Altes Brewing Company (Continued on Page 6) Rubee was here with the group and appeared in several shots as a first base coach. Other ballplayers of the "Senators" to be seen were: Jerry Priddy, Detroit Tigers; Frankie Kelleher, Hollywood Stars; George Metkovich, Chicago White Sox; Pinky Woods, Hollywood and Ed Nulty, Montreal. The MGM caravan arrived early in the morning and remained until late in the afternoon before completing all of the shots needed. Community Chest Over the Top in Money, Pledges Anaheim's Community Chest goal is going $200 over the top in money and pledges, although $940 is outstanding in pledges, John Shea, chairman, announced this week. Goal for the fiscal year 1949 was $17,078. Total funds obtained in money and pledges to date is $17,298.43, approximately $1,000 of which is in the form of pledges. Only 40 per cent of persons and firms billed for the first quarter have paid so far, Mrs. C. H. Lawrence, 820 South Philadelphia street, secretary-treasurer, stated. Complete success and attainment of this "over the top" goal depends upon the paying of pledges when they come due, Mrs. Lawrence stressed. Monthly notifications will be sent out with convenient self-addressed envelope included in each, she said. Chairman Shea expressed his personal thanks to the board for its cooperation in the local drive. The fiscal year ends August-September. The Indian population in America was recently estimated at 846,000. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD AHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1950 Protest Lift Of Embargo on Mexican Fruit California and Florida citrus men are lined up solidly behind the Texas Citrus Commission protesting the government's lifting the embargo on Mexican fruit importations into this country. The U. S. industry fears an infestation of the dread Mexican Black Fly for which they have been spending huge sums of money to bring under control. "It apparently is a part of the same general disregard for American agriculture in the State Department's concern for international trade," Robbins Russell, general manager of Mutual Orange Distributors, declared as he prepared to leave for Washington for the conferences on the threat. Following the lifting of the long-standing quarantine by the federal government, the Texas agricultural department slapped a 30-day embargo of its own against Mexican fruit coming across its borders. Coastal City Of Launer; Co. Sanitat Supervisor Sr Of Sewers B Unanimous approval of Orange County Sanitation District Administrative Officer New night in a special meeting It marked the first county with adequate sanitation eight million dollar sewer be by the taxpayers in February 1950 Only last week the recommendations of Launer were brand as "another veiled attempt of inland districts to again gain control" by Mayor Dick Drake Newport Beach who with Supervisor Willard Smith have led coastal districts in their fight against the organizational tempts of the inland districts. Smith Is Spokesman "AAAAAAA" is all Red Skelton has to say Tuesday morning on location at La Palma park for shooting of baseball scenes by MGM technicolor production, "Three Little Words." He is led above coming out with his famous quote with Harry left, famed songwriter of whom the picture is about and edited portrays. Palma Park Becomes Location for MGM, "Three Little Words" And Skelton and others of the cast, both production and use, of the MGM technicolor musical, "Three Little Words" were on location at La Palma park Tuesday shooting scenes. The filmland personalities were here to make scenes of Florida spring training camp of the Washington Senate seems that the production by MGM were of the opin-La Palma looks more like than Florida does and be- several thousand miles life of Songwriters Little Words," according Director Richard Thorpe, is the life of the songwriting of Harry Rubee and Bert who in addition to the penned such favorites as You So Much," "Sunny Me" and "Nevertheless." Portrayed by Skelton, the music but baseball was and life and never played middle to songwirting, said cenes shot at La Palma elton as Rubee, cavorting training camp of the Son Senators in Florida.aire has the role of Bert with Vera Ellen and Arhl filling the feminine was here with the group seared in several shots as case coach. Other ballplaye "Senators" to be seenerry Priddy, Detroit Tig-ookie Kelleher, Hollywood George Metkovich, Chicago ox; Pinky Woods, Holly-ed Ed Nulty, Montreal. GM caravan arrived ear- morning and remained in the afternoon before ing all of the shots needed. Grover L. Rorer Local Man New Prexy of Shrine Club Grover L. Rorer, Anaheim agent for the Southern Pacific railroad, was elected president of the Orange County Shrine club at the organization's annual dinner meeting held January 19 in the Elks Club. Robbins Russell, general manager of Mutual Orange Distributors, declared as he prepared to leave for Washington for the conferences on the threat. Following the lifting of the long-standing quarantine by the federal government, the Texas agricultural department slapped a 30-day embargo of its own against Mexican fruit coming across its borders. Hearings are scheduled in Washington in an effort to make the embargo permanent. "It is strange to see the fruit coming into this country when we, at the same time, are spending very substantial sums of money in Mexico to bring this pest under control—or, at least far enough from our borders to offer reasonable protection," Ruessell declared. Other California citrus executives joining in the fight are F. R. Wilcox, assistant general manager of the California Fruit Growers exchange, and Romer Johnson, sales manager for the American Fruit Growers. Annual Scout Cookie Sale Feb. 4 The annual Girl Scout cookie sale will open on February 4. This is an event that townspeople look forward to and one which seems to pyramid with success each year. Leaders may get their cookies at the Girl Scout Little House all day Friday, but anyone unable to pick up their cookies on that day may get them at the home of the chairman, Mrs. H. H. Stabbert, 914 West Center, after that date. Good luck, Scouts! Armstrong Issues Statement On Orchard Heating Probl' "A STATEMENT ON ORCHARD HEATING" By Paul S. Armstrong, General Manager California Fruit Growers Exchange In all of the current discussions about orchard heat and the smudge nuisance, no one has mentioned the fact that the citrus grower dislikes orchard heating more than any other. It is not only a nuisance to him; it is a staggering expense. He is vitally interested in improving heat methods. As a marketing organization, the California Fruit Growers Exchange is primarily interested in the proper marketing of the oranges, lem- county with adequate sanitation eight million dollar sewer bed by the taxpayers in February 18. Only last week the recommendations of Launer were branded as "another veiled attempt of inland districts to again gain control" by Mayor Dick Drake Newport Beach who with Survior Willard Smith have led coastal districts in their fight against the organizational tempts of the inland districts. Smith Is Spokesman It was Supervisor Smith led the coastal districts Tuesday their approval of the Launer recommendations for setting up administrative offices and seeding engineering and legal councils. In a prepared statement, Sr said, "This sanitation program is the interests of the people certainly are bigger than I or my oiions." He further stated that "it is longer a question of who is r and who may be wrong. Or county must have a sanitation program. We must act, and we must act together." Launer Recommends The specific recommendation Launer, dated January 13 and proved Tuesday were: first, an administrative office be se immediately; two, the administrative officer be given authority over the organization and option of affairs; third, an engineering committee composed of the gineers of the city and sanite districts be formed to act as co-sultants with the administra officers; fourth, most important matters to be completed were acquisition of the existing facilities and the drafting and com-ition of a suitable construction. (Continued on Page 6) Local Man New Prexy of Shrine Club Grover L. Rorer, Anaheim agent for the Southern Pacific railroad, was elected president of the Orange County Shrine club at the organization's annual dinner meeting held January 19 in the Elks Club. He succeeds Ben Osterman of El Toro. Membership in the county Shrine club totals 300, according to Mr. Rorer. The new president is a member of the Al Malaikah Temple of Los Angeles. The potentate of Al Malaikah is a business associate of Mr. Rorer. He is V. F. Frizell, Southern Pacific freight traffic representative of southern California. City Election Registration Closes Feb. 16 Final registration for the municipal election to be held April 11 for three city councilmen will be February 16, according to City Clerk Charles Griffith. Councilmen whose terms expire are: O. W. Heying, Robert H. Boney and Clarence Pace. The election is held without political party affiliation and will select councilmen to serve for a four-year term. Nominations will be accepted at the city clerk's office from February 10 through March 2. American Indian land holdings in the U.S. total about 52 million acres. Anaheim Gazette since 1870. "A STATEMENT ON ORCHARD HEATING" By Paul S. Armstrong, General Manager California Fruit Growers Exchange In all of the current discussions about orchard heat and the smudge nuisance, no one has mentioned the fact that the citrus grower dislikes orchard heating more than anyone else. It is not only a nuisance to him; it is a staggering expense. He is vitally interested in improving heat methods. As a marketing organization, the California Fruit Growers Exchange is primarily interested in the proper marketing of the oranges, lemons and grapefruit produced by the 14,500 California - Arizona growers affiliated with the Sunkist cooperative. In addition, the Exchange has encouraged improved cultural methods by working closely with the several state and local agricultural research organizations. Support Improvements Among the improvements supported by the Exchange has been the method of orchard heating. This support has been given over a period of many years and with the approval of the growers affiliated with the Exchange. Tremendous improvements have been made in orchard heating but on cold nights when California's multi-million dollar citrus crop is in jeopardy, the problem of smudge is still with us. This has been particularly noticeable this year and last because this is the first time in the history of the citrus industry that we have had disastrously cold weather in two consecutive years. Normally, there has been a span of 10 to 15 years between hard freezes. Immediately after the disastrous freeze of 1937, C.C. Teague, president of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, offered his personal check for $5000 as an award for anyone who could perfect a substantial improvement in orchard heating. Fruit Growers Supply Company, (Continued on Page 4) Safety Talk to Feature B.-P.W. Meeting Feb. 8 R. I. "Cuba" Morris, member of the California Highway Park will be featured speaker for safety meeting of the Business Professional Women's club Wednesday, February 8, when members will have as guests their husbands and escort for a dinner meeting at Mother Kitchen at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Morris has spent 18 years in law enforcement work, the eight years with the highway trol force. He was instrumental starting the safety council in ange county and is vitally interested in juvenile work. His on "Traffic Safety for the Ages and Juveniles" will be of great interest. Members are reminded that reservations must be made with Marguerite Coons, Anaheim 3447. Marguerite Harris is chair of the safety committee with other members of the committee by Eva Gooden, Edna Tikker and Corrine Stroman, who will charge of this meeting. The annual reciprocity meet will be held at the Elks club February 23, convening at dinner. It was not until 1802 that method for extracting sugar from beets was perfected. Trade in Anaheim and save COASTAL CITIES AGREE TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF LAUNER; YEAR-LONG DELAY OF $8 MILLION CO. SANITATION PROGRAM APPEARS ENDED Supervisor Smith Concedes Need Of Sewers Bigger Than Opinions Unanimous approval by all of the directors of the Orange County Sanitation Districts to the recommendations of Administrative Officer Nelson M. Launer was given Tuesday at a special meeting at the court house in Santa Ana. It marked the first definite step towards providing the city with adequate sanitation since authorization of the million dollar sewer bonds the taxpayers in February 1949. By last week the recommendations of Launer were branded another veiled attempt of the districts to again gain control by Mayor Dick Drake of Port Beach who with Super-Willard Smith have led the final districts in their fight against the organizational attacks of the inland districts. Smith Is Spokesman Weekly Temperatures ED. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Thursday 27 64 Friday 27 59 Saturday 27 64 Sunday 46 51 Monday 31 58 Tuesday 29 57 Wednesday 28 60 Rain—73 for storm—Season 6.66 Schumacher Is Re-Elected Pres. Of Citrus Ass'n William Schumacher of Anaheim was re-elected president of the Orangethorpe Citrus association at the organization's annual meeting held last Thursday. The association handled a total of 354,949 field boxes of Valencia oranges during the past season which returned to the grower before deducting picking and hauling $1.066 per box, according to J. A. Eakin, secretary. Eakim said the average yield in field boxes per acre was 48.3 per cent more than the average for Governor Warren Gov. Warren Will Seek Re-Election SACRAMENTO—Governor Earl Warren has announced his intention to seek re-election. His statement follows: “During this period of California’s greatest growth and development, it has been my privilege to serve it as Governor—during trying years of war, and during the hectic years of postwar adjustment. I have wrestled with every governmental problem that has confronted our people in these years and we have made progress. Some of these problems have been solved. Others are nearing solution. My administration is now in the midst of programs which will solve still others. They are many; they are complicated; they are far-reaching. They affect every phase of life in California. In order to complete the work that has been undertaken I shall seek re-election this year. In doing so, as in the past, I will submit my candidacy to the people of both parties. I will make no appeal to blind partisanship, sectional prejudice, or selfish interest. “If elected, I will continue to serve all Californias with impartiality and without any prejudice whatsoever. My only guarantee of him was re-elected president of the Orangethorpe Citrus association at the organization’s annual meeting held last Thursday. The association handled a total of 354,949 field boxes of Valencia oranges during the past season which returned to the grower before deducting picking and hauling $1.066 per box, according to J. A. Eakin, secretary. Eakin said the average yield in field boxes per acre was 48.3 per cent more than the average for the previous season. However approximately 71 per cent of the total packed and converted to packeled fruit was 288's and smaller. Average cost of picking was 24.2 cents per field box. Hauling costs amounted to 3.3 cents per field box. Packing costs amounted to 93.3 cents per packed box, it was revealed by the Eakin report. The average net return per acre up to Wave present time is $233.79. The - $25 average net return per acre for the 1948 season was $159.31, said Eakin. Other officers and directors re-elected included: C. G. Porter, vice-president; Albert Hetebrink, vice-president; N. J. Stehly, treasurer; Wayne Adams, Timothy Daly and Theodore Kuchel, directors. Hallowe’en Council Organized Formation of a Hallowe’en Council to direct the staging of the city’s annual Hallowe’en festival was held Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Moeller. Named to the council were: Harry Bradley, parade marshal; Paul Yorde, breakfast; J. W. Stephens, street jamboree; O. E. Hanson, senior parade captain; E. W. Moeller, manager; Richard Gay, advisor. Chairmen of the finance, entertainment and pre-Hallowe’en party committees who will also be members of the council are to be named at a later date. It was decided to maintain the parade as an eight division pageant similar to the 1949 parade which proved such a success. Seventeen bands will be invited along with top horsemen of the south- Safety Talk to Feature B.-P.W. Meeting Feb. 8 MI. "Cuba" Morris, member of California Highway Patrol, be featured speaker for the day meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club on Tuesday, February 8, when the members will have as special duties their husbands and escorts in dinner meeting at Mother's men at 6:30 p.m. Morris has spent 18 years law enforcement work, the past five years with the highway patrol force. He was instrumental in forming the safety council in Orland County and is vitally interested in juvenile work. His talk Traffic Safety for the Adult Juvenile" will be of great interest. Members are reminded that responses must be made with Marion Coons, Anaheim 3447. Guererite Harris is chairman of the safety committee with other members of the committee being Gooden, Edna Tikker and Jane Stroman, who will have one of this meeting. The annual reciprocity meeting will be held at the Elks club on January 23, convening at 6:30 p.m. was not until 1802 that a food for extracting sugar from was perfected. ade in Anaheim and save. In order to complete the work that has been undertaken I shall seek re-election this year. In doing so, as in the past, I will submit my candidacy to the people of both parties. I will make no appeal to blind partisanship, sectional prejudice, or selfish interest. “If elected, I will continue to serve all Californias with impartiality and without any prejudice whatsoever. My only guarantee of this promise is my record in public office—the best measuring stick for any public servant . . . “I claim no magic for the solution of the problem of our State. Government is no place for magicians. The need is for common honesty, independence, governmental experience, hard work, determination to make progress, and a belief that “where there is no vision the people perish.” “Because there are so many men and women in every walk of life who share this belief and because thousands of them, regard (Continued on Page 6) Local Driver Gets One Year Jail Sentence David V. Avalos, 26, of Stanton, who was arrested by Anaheim police January 22, for driving an automobile without a license, was sent to the county jail for one year by Superior Judge Robert Gardner last weekend. He wasn't supposed to be driving a car—with or without a license. That order was imposed on Avalos when the court placed him on five years probation, following a 1948 traffic accident in which two persons were seriously injured. Finding that Avalos had disobeyed the order, Judge Gardner revoked probaction and pronounced the jail sentence. Anaheim Property Owners File Damage Suit Alternative damage judgments of $1,200 as rental for leased property on N. Laura street, Anaheim, or $1,000 because the property is allegedly being withheld from them, were asked in a superior court suit on file this week by Frank T. and Germaine Moreno, owners of the property. Jerry Lowery, tenant, and Norris J. Lorton, notary public who acknowledged the lease, were named defendants. BOUNCING BOY Weighing seven pounds and six ounces, a baby son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford McAuliffe, 8132 Alamo street, Freeway Park, Anaheim, Saturday at Anaheim Community hospital. The Gazette is your home paper.