anaheim-gazette 1950-02-09

Colony Quips The smart boys in Washington came in for a lot of abuse just before Christmas when they suggested the luxury tax might be levied. The jewel-ox was not customers differently and did not buy. A king size howl went up from the industry and they had every right to make some noise. Now it looks like the Washington brains want to get back in the good graces of merchants by stimulating TV sales. A good bet would be that reluctant buyers will try to buy sets before that proposed ten per cent tax can be levied. The stiad little city of Orange is presently rocking under the impact of something resembling the new H-bomb. Two of their top flight politicians have announced for the same job. George Weimer, the mayor, and Willard Smith, incumbent supervisor for many years, have both stated that they will be candidates for the Board of Supervisors. Shades of Nels Edwards, Justice Cramer and the late, great Bill hart will see in this the internal breakdown of their well-run political machine. If there is not some internal agreement this campaign may result in a pyrotechnic display the like of which Orange has not seen in many a year. It really might be great fun. L. N. Wisser, better known as Pete, who, incidentally is a native son of Anaheim, has a fine record L. N. Wisser, better known as Pete, who, incidentally is a native son of Anaheim, has a fine record as one of our leading merchants. But among some of his close friends he has other accomplishments which far outshine the good service he has rendered Anaheim in the sporting goods field. They realize that as a swimmer and diver he has few equals. Some time ago he was fishing in Lake Meade with his son and some friends. They were out there having a real go at the bass when one of those quick storms blew up and made it the better part of valor to head in to shore—but quick. On the way in the wake of another boat turned theirs over. Pete went out in the drink head first and just as he was realizing where he was the valuable outboard motor went by him, headed for the bittern. The price tag on the motor made a clear impression on Pete and his decision came quickly. H dove to the bottom, picked up the motor and got it to shore safely. Nobody is going to pick Pete's pocket—not even big Lake Meade. When any of the big boys in the citrus industry start giving out on the dangers to be encountered in the production and sale of the new fresh frozen concentrate just remember that the danger, if any, will be squarely on their shoulders and not on the growers. What does it profit a grower to ship a car of small sized fruit back east and have it bring red ink? Do most of the net returns received look like only the best methods are being used to put our Valencias in the hands of the consumer and at a profit to the grower? What is the answer? Did you read the advertisement in the L. A. Times this week telling the housewife how she could save herself a lot of work by using a certain brand of the fresh frozen concentrate? It was the first of a series that is undoubtedly being used to open up the second largest market in the country for this fine product. (No use kidding ourselves, it really is good.) In the ad you will see that the product is endorsed by the American Medical Society and Boyle, consulting engineer, employed to advise whether annexation to MWD should be sought through the city of Fullerton, or by joining the new water district, comprised of the cities of Orange, Placentia, La Habra, Huntington Beach and Seal Beach, together with extensive areas of unincorporated territory in the western and northwestern sections of the county. Conference between the district committee, county supervisors and MWD directors represents the next step in negotiations for inclusion in the water district. Ask $25,000 For Smudge Pot Research The interim committee of the state legislature, meeting in Los Angeles today will be asked to include a $25,000 appropriation for further orchard heating research by the University of California. This is the decision of the Orchard Heating Improvement committee made up of representatives of the citrus industry that met last week at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. The hearing will be held today, Thursday, February 9 in the State Building, Los Angelues at 10:00 a.m. The interim committee will hear reports on smog injury to agricultural crops. At 1:30 p.m. the committee will consider problems of orchard heating and frost protection. K. L. Carver, chairman of the committee and official of the Bank of America will open the discussion at the afternoon session and call on members of his committee to report on various phases of orchard heating procedure including smoke control, fuels used, and need for further scientific research in this field. Deane Smiley, Santa Ana, chairman of the Orange County Farm Bureau orchard heating committee and Paul des Grange, Fullerton, will represent the Farm Bureau. Orange County Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg was invited to last week's meeting of the committee to report on current developments in Orange county. He reported on the wind machine survey recently completed by his office. Delivering the sermon will Rev. E. H. Kreidt of Monroeville former pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church in Olive. Rev. Kreidt sermon topic will be "Remembrer." The services have been planned by Orange county churches of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synagogue in memory of the late Dr. Maier who was radio pastor of the International Lutheran Hour and a frequent visitor in this area. Maier died in St. Louis a month ago. Two mass choirs, adult and prochial school children, will sit under the direction of Theodore Hopmann and E. T. Pingel, both of Orange. Mrs. Walter A. Keenpin, organist for Zion Lutheran church in Anaheim, will be a genistist for the services. Assisting Rev. Klaustermeyer as liturgy will be Rev. W. C. Gesch, pastor of St John's Lutheran church in Orange. Rev. Gesch was a claime of the late Dr. Maier in Coordia seminary in St. Louis. Rainfall Totals Well Ahead of 1949 Figures Rainfall totals in all sections Orange county were well ahead of the corresponding period last year following this week's two-day storm, which deposited precipitation ranging from .70 to an inch Laguna Beach to 2.27 inches La Habra, on the other end of the county. Yorba Linda's even two inches of rainfall gave that community the largest season total in the county, 9.24 inches, as compared 7.25 at this time last year, also largest total in the county there. Garden Grove received 18 inches for the storm, making season total of 6.98, as compared to 4.55 last year. Anaheim had 18 inches for the storm, 7.28 for season, as compared to 4.91 year. Newport Beach had .99 inch, 7.37 for the season, 5.47 year. Costa Mesa had .75 inch for the storm, 6.22 for season, 4.79 last year. Westmester had 1.20 inches for the storm, 5.80 for the season, 5.41 last year. Freeway to City Limits Authorized SACRAMENTO, (WNS)—C.Purcell, state director of public school administration Did you read the advertisement in the L. A. Times this week telling the housewife how she could save herself a lot of work by using a certain brand of the fresh frozen concentrate? It was the first of a series that is undoubtedly being used to open up the second largest market in the country for this fine product. (No use kidding ourselves, it really is good.) In the ad you will see that the product is endorsed by the American Medical Society and also bears the stamp of Good Housekeeping. That kind of sponsorship goes a long way with that gal who spends the money. When you realize that surveys show that fifty per cent of the people who buy this fresh frozen concentrate are new customers for citrus juice you can see why the grower should be right up there on the bandwagon. Anyone even remotely connected with the citrus business knows what advertising has done for the fresh fruit in past years. We all know that no successful industry got that way without the power of advertising. If you look a bit farther you will see that the business or industry that does not advertise is paying the promotion for the one that does. When you see advertising of this new product, that is largely made in Florida, you feel that the California grower had better get into the act before he finds that he is also footing the bill for the southern state's promotion. We don't want that to happen to us. Let's get a product and start our own advertising campaign. IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE MEETS The Izaak Walton League met on February 1 for a fish and chip supper at the Odd Fellows hall in Anaheim. Between 85 and 90 guests were present and enjoyed a bingo game afterwards. Deane Smiley, Santa Ana, chairman of the Orange County Farm Bureau orchard heating committee and Paul des Grange, Fullerton, will represent the Farm Bureau. Orange County Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg was invited to last week's meeting of the committee to report on current developments in Orange county. He reported on the wind machine survey recently completed by his office. Col. Gordon Larsen, director of the Los Angeles Air Pollution Control district, reported that intensive tests were now underway by his department to determine the comparative efficiency of orchard heaters, different grades of oil, and additives. He also reported that so far 998,200 orchard heaters had been registered by some 2,000 applicants for permits in Los Angeles county. He estimated that possibly 33 per cent of the heaters will be outlawed. Beautification Week to be Held in May City beautification week will be held the second week in May, according to John Ganahl, chairman of the chamber of commerce beautification committee. Working with Anaheim voluntary clubs, the committee plans to stage a clean-up contest, details to be announced later. This year particular effort will be made by the committee to improve entrance points to the city, Ganahl said. First meeting of the committee and club heads was held this week in the chamber of commerce board room and another is scheduled in two weeks. Freeway to City Limits Authorized SACRAMENTO, (WNS)—C.Purcell, state director of public works, authorized the state vision of highways to advertise for bids for construction of miles of Freeway on the San Ana Freeway. The five miles are located tween the Los Angeles county and .2 of a mile southeast of clid avenue. Estimated cost of the project is $632,700. Orange Crop Reduced by Recent Freeze A summary of current crop conditions has just been received by the farm advisor's office from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics. The following is of particular interest to Orange county growers. Oranges Reduced by Freeze Early and midseason orange crop was forecast as of January at 49.9 million boxes, up 6 percent from last season and 14 percent more than average. Valencias were forecast at 55.7 million boxes, 6 percent above last season and 12 percent above average. But freezes in California and Arizona since January 1 will re- ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD AHEIM GAZETT EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1950 100,000 Gift Assures Early Building of Presbyterian Hospital at Newport Beach Hoag Foundation Makes Gift to Project; Appoint Administrator Definite assurance of the early start of construction of the long-planned Presbyterian Hospital on the bluffs overlooking Newport Harbor came today with the announcement of a $500,000 gift to the project from the Hoag Foundation of Los Angeles. The announcement was made by Marion B. Youel, president of the hospital's board of directors, following a meeting of the board last night in the First Presbyterian church of Santa Ana, when action was taken accepting the gift and authorizing the change of the name of the proposed structure to Hoag Memorial Hospital-Presbyterian. The Hoag Foundation is a nonprofit California corporation promoting and engaging in charitable, educational, scientific, and other charitable endeavors to improve social conditions, promote human welfare, and alleviate pain and suffering. Along with news of the gift came the announcement that the Anaheim Co-Op Vol. Up 48% Volume of fruit handled was up 48 per cent, and the returns to growers was appreciably higher during 1949 compared to the previous year, T. E. Woodward, manager of the Anaheim Cooperative Sanitation Directors Inspect JOS Co-Op Vol. Up 48% Volume of fruit handled was up 48 per cent, and the returns to growers was appreciably higher during 1949 compared to the previous year. T. E. Woodward, manager of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association told the members at the thirty-first annual meeting yesterday. The meeting was held at Knotts Berry farm following a dinner served to 300 members and guests. James A. Baker, president of the board of directors, presided. Woodward attributed the increased returns largely to the flexibility of the Real Gold Citrus Products plant at 1460 North Olive street, which paid as high as $50 per ton for Valencias that were unprofitable to market in fresh fruit channels due to small sizes. R.G.C.P. is the processing division of Mutual Orange Distributors, the association's marketing cooperative. 54% Processed Fifty-four per cent of the Valencias were diverted to plant, which last year added equipment for the processing of 3-1 frozen concentrate. On the whole, the fruit was more difficult to handle last year due to frost damage and small sizes. The later—an unusual factor—was due to the unusually cold weather that has prevailed three years in succession, Woodward opined. Although many labor and picking problems were encountered during the year, packing and material costs remained virtually the same as the year before, Woodward reported. Woodward said particular tribute to Robbins Russel, general manager for M.O.D. for his "courage and foresight in entering the new field of citrus processing, returns from which has definitely placed the member packing houses in an enviable position." Gunter Sepaks Speakers at the meeting were Frank S. Gunter, president of the board of M.O.D.; Clark Donmyer, director of merchandising; William Shollenbarger, controller; George Graham of Citrus Growers, Inc., and Max Royer, field representative for M.O.D. In his talk Mr. Gunter took a man of the Joint Outfall Seeway to City Limits Authorized CRAMENTO, (WNS)—C. H. Hill, state director of public services have been planned range county churches of the Sanford Church-Missouri Synod memory of the late Dr. Maier was radio pastor of the Internal Lutheran Hour and a frevisitor in this area. Dr. Died in St. Louis a month mass choirs, adult and paired school children, will sing the direction of Theodore Mann and E. T. Pingel, both range. Mrs. Walter A. Kemmerganist for Zion Lutheran in Anaheim, will be or for the services. Assisting Klaustermeyer as liturgist the Rev. W. C. Gesch, pastor John's Lutheran church in Rev. Gesch was a class of the late Dr. Maier in Conseminary in St. Louis. Rainfall Totals Well Ahead of 19 Figures Rainfall totals in all sections of the county were well ahead of corresponding period last year, giving this week's two-day rain which deposited precipitation from .70 to an inch at Ana Beach to 2.27 inches at Lebra, on the other end of the county. Linda's even two inches rain gave that community largest season total in the year, 9.24 inches, as compared to this time last year, also the total in the county then. Grove received 1.53 for the storm, making a total of 6.98, as compared last year. Anaheim had 1.62 for the storm, 7.28 for the storm, as compared to 4.91 last Newport Beach had .99 of an 7.37 for the season, 5.47 last Costa Mesa had .75 of an for the storm, 6.22 for the storm, 4.79 last year. Westminster 1.20 inches for the storm, for the season, 5.41 last year. Sanitation Directors Inspect JOS Directors of the Orange County Co-Op Vol. Up 48% Volume of fruit handled was up 48 per cent, and the returns to growers was appreciably higher during 1949 compared to the previous year, T. E. Woodward, manager of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association told the members at the thirty-first annual meeting yesterday. The meeting was held at Knotts Berry farm following a dinner served to 300 members and guests. James A. Baker, president of the board of directors, presided. Woodward attributed the increased returns largely to the flexibility of the Real Gold Citrus Products plant at 1460 North Olive street, which paid as high as $50 per ton for Valencias that were unprofitable to market in fresh fruit channels due to small sizes. R.G.C.P. is the processing division of Mutual Orange Distributors, the association's marketing cooperative. 54% Processed Fifty-four per cent of the Valencias were diverted to plant, which last year added equipment for the processing of 3-1 frozen concentrate. On the whole, the fruit was more difficult to handle last year due to frost damage and small sizes. The later—an unusual factor—was due to the unusually cold weather that has prevailed three years in succession, Woodward opined. Although many labor and picking problems were encountered during the year, packing and material costs remained virtually the same as the year before, Woodward reported. Woodward said particular tribute to Robbins Russel, general manager for M.O.D. for his "courage and foresight in entering the new field of citrus processing, returns from which has definitely placed the member packing houses in an enviable position." Gunter Sepaks Speakers at the meeting were Frank S. Gunter, president of the board of M.O.D.; Clark Donmyer, director of merchandising; William Shollenbarger, controller; George Graham of Citrus Growers, Inc., and Max Royer, field representative for M.O.D. In his talk Mr. Gunter took a man of the Joint Outfall Seeway to City Limits Authorized CRAMENTO, (WNS)—C. H. Hill, state director of public services have been planned range county churches of the Sanford Church-Missouri Synod memory of the late Dr. Maier was radio pastor of the Intercalary Lutheran Hour and a frevisitor in this area. Dr. Died in St. Louis a month mass choirs, adult and paired school children, will sing the direction of Theodore Hannann and E. T. Pingel, both range. Mrs. Walter A. Kemmerganist for Zion Lutheran in Anaheim, will be or for the services. Assisting Klaustermeyer as liturgist the Rev. W. C. Gesch, pastor John's Lutheran church in Rev. Gesch was a class of the late Dr. Maier in Conseminary in St. Louis. Rainfall Totals in all sections of the county were well ahead of corresponding period last year, giving this week's two-day rain which deposited precipitation from .70 to an inch at Ana Beach to 2.27 inches at Lebra, on the other end of the county. Linda's even two inches rain gave that community largest season total in the year, 9.24 inches, as compared to this time last year, also the total in the county then. Grove received 1.53 for the storm, making a total of 6.98, as compared last year. Anaheim had 1.62 for the storm, 7.28 for the storm, as compared to 4.91 last Newport Beach had .99 of an 7.37 for the season, 5.47 last Costa Mesa had .75 of an for the storm, 6.22 for the storm, 4.79 last year. Westminster 1.20 inches for the storm, for the season, 5.41 last year. Reeway to City Limits Authorized CRAMMENTO,(WNS)—C.H.Hill.state director.of.public services have been planned range county churches ofthe Sanford Church-Missouri Synod memoryofthe lateDr.Maierwasradio pastoroftheIntercalaryLutheranHourandafrevisitorinthisarea.onotherendofthecounty. Sanitation Directors Inspect JOS Directors oftheOrange Coun Sanitation Directors Inspect JOS Directors of the Orange County Sanitation districts inspected the $1,500,000 Joint Outfall Sewer system Wednesday afternoon as legal counsel began preparing agreements for the sale of the properties to the districts. Nelson M. Launer, general manager of the POS and recently employed administrative officer of the OCSD was in charge of the inspection party, assisted by Bruce Cook, superintendent of Section 1 and William Henderson, chemical engineer. The three-hour tour began at 1:30 p.m. when 25 directors inspected the Magnolia pumping plant and then followed the route of the Euclid trunk sewer to the treatment plant. Of special interest to the directors was the 50-acre test plot where the JOS and the agricultural extension service are study in the effects of reclaimed sewage water on the soil. The inspection party visited the site of the proposed $1,246,000 treatment plant and saw where the $1,731,700 ocean outfall will be constructed. Both of these projects are included in the $8 million sewer bonds authorized by the voters in February 1949. Members of the Joint Outfall Sewer system include the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange and Santa Ana and the sanitary districts of Buena Park, Garden Grove, La Habra and Placentia. Gunter Sepaks Speakers at the meeting were Frank S. Gunter, president of the board of M.O.D.; Clark Donmyer, director of merchandising; William Shollenbarger, controller; George Graham of Citrus Growers, Inc., and Max Royer, field representative for M.O.D. In his talk Mr. Gunter took a healthy swat at government spending and declared: “This country is fast headed for bankruptcy or socialism or both.” “It is the policy of M.O.D. to market its members fruit in chan- (Continued on Page 2) Henry Funk Taken by Death Henry Funk died on February 2 at the Anaheim Community hospital, at the age of 73. Mr. Funk was born in Indiana and had been a resident of Anaheim since 1928 and before his retirement operated a delicatessen on Center street. He is survived by his wife, Alice J. Funk, of the home, at 625 South Helena street, Anaheim; a son, Peter H. Funk of Anaheim; two brothers, William Funk of Indiana and August Funk of the state of Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Nickel and Mrs. Mayme Durregger, both of Colorado. Mr. Funk was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 84 of Denver, Colorado, and the Anaheim Masonic Lodge had charge of the funeral services which were read by the Reverend Frank Butterworth of White Temple Methodist church in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars on Monday, February 6, at 11 a.m. Entombment was in Fairhaven Mausoleum. Undecided Both Councilmen Boney Heying whose terms expire 4 are still undecided of who to toss their hats in the ring. However, Boney has indicated that in the interest of the sanitation program, he would serve another term. He is man of the Joint Outfal Sewer a director of the Orange Sanitation districts. Boney has figured prominently in the recent settlement dispute over administration (Continued on Page 2) Tickets Still Available for Virgil Show A complete sell-out of thisinee performance of the Virgil and his “Cavalca Mystery” to be presented at Anaheim Optimist Club, row, Friday, February 1 announced today by club owner Seats are still available evening performance starting p.m. Tickets go on sale high school ticket office at Friday. Proceeds for both performers go towards the Anaheim Optimists Club Building Fund rently the big project of the service club. The sell-out for the matineee show is attributed directly to the generosity of ticket purchasers, said showman Al Garey. These purchases are distributing the tickets (Continued on Page 2) Weekly Temperatures ED. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Thursday 34 68 Friday 33 72 Saturday 35 69 Sunday 44 65 Monday 51 60 Tuesday 52 63 Wednesday 36 66 Rain: 1.69 for storm, 8.35 season's total Oscar Heying Trustees Delay Awarding of Construction Contract for New School Until March 9 Awarding of bid for construction of the new proposed Thomas Jefferson school at 504 East South street was delayed until March 9 by school trustees at their Tuesday night meeting. The action was taken in response to a request by Gordon Whitnall, city planning consultant who asked that "conclusive determination on school location" be deferred. Irate Residents Protest Spokesmen for nearly 100 irate residents of the southeast part of the city insisted on immediate action declaring the city is without jurisdiction in the dispute. However the board issued the following statement, "We will form a letter to the city council tonight. If we do not receive their reply officially by March 9 we will go ahead and award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder." Herbert Powell, architect of the firm Marsh, Smith and Powell who prepared plans for the school, told the board that $20,-000 might be added to the cost Break Ground For Church In March Ground breaking ceremonies for the proposed new First Presbyterian church sanctuary to be built at West Broadway and Clementine street has been tentatively set for March. It will be held in conjunction with observance of the church's 80th anniversary. This was decided at the annual Robert Boney Councilmen Undecided In Election Only councilmen to definite declare himself in the com-municipal election is Clarice Pace who in a statement of the press this week said he definitely would not run for election. I wish to thank Anaheim residents for their support and in re-ing to remind them that I ful-LED my campaign promises, even though I was never appointed to any standing committee on the council." Pace, who operates a meat mar-ket on South Lemon street, gave the press of business as his reason for not seeking office again. He was a late starter in the 1946 election and overtook Ross Laird of the polls. Undecided Both Councilmen Boney and saying whose terms expire April are still undecided of whether to toss their hats in the ring. However, Boney has indicated at in the interest of the sanita-tion program, he would like to serve another term. He is chairman of the Joint Outfal Sewer and director of the Orange County However the board issued the following statement, "We will form a letter to the city council tonight. If we do not receive their reply officially by March 9 we will go ahead and award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder." Herbert Powell, architect of the firm Marsh, Smith and Powell who prepared plans for the school, told the board that $20,000 might be added to the cost of building if the site were changed. He attributed the increased cost to possible need of grading and filling at a new location. Contractors also protested any change in site as they had spent thousands of dollars figuring the plans for the contemplated location. Asks Board Resign A. F. Habener told the board that if they wanted to get off the "dime" permanently they should resign. He and Dr. Q. M. Ressler were main spokesmen for residents of the area in demanding the board stick to their original plans. Habener presented a letter signed by 45 residents requesting the board ignore the opinion of the council which they considered "not authorized to dictate action." School locations are not governed by zoning laws, but may be situ-(Continued on Page 2) Pave Way for Decontrol of Rents Here A resolution requesting Governor Warren to approve the decontol of rent in the city of Anaheim stands a good chance of being passed at next week's city council meeting as a result of a public hearing held last Tuesday evening. Councilmen heard considerable support for relaxing the wartime restrictions on rents but were no evidence of any opposition to a de-control of rents here. Seventy-eight people crowded the council chambers for the hearing. Most of them were property owners, landlords and realty men with only four tenants in attendance. Webb Represents Attorney William Webb, representing the petitioners for decontol, called four witnesses in In March Ground breaking ceremonies for the proposed new First Presbyterian church sanctuary to be built at West Broadway and Clementine street has been tenatively set for March. It will be held in conjunction with observance of the church's 80th anniversary. This was decided at the annual meeting of the congregation held last night, Wednesday, February 8, at the education building on West Broadway. Advertise Bids Advertising of bids for construc-tion of the new edifice will be made immediately and construc-tion will begin as soon as possible. The congregation approved the plans as presented by the architectural committees of which Arval Morris is chairman. Architect is G. Stanley Wilson of Riverside. Harry M. Peterson is chairman of the executive committee which supervised the various committees formed to conduct the building drive. Fund-raising, through sub-scription, was begun in November 1948. Chairmen of the committees included: Arval Morris, archi-cultural; Milo C. Sharp, finance; A. H. Kirchman, music and Lloyd S. Ross, publicity. New chairman of the women's committee associated with the new building is Mrs. Emma Karlan who succeeds Mrs. J. Hilleary. Elders elected to serve a term of three years include: Frank M. Gibbs, Ted Bourne, Harry M. Peterson and Arval Morris. New trustees elected are: C. A. Holiday, L. Marion Pickel, Russel Hess, Orville Starmer, Dr. C. P. Tompkins, Calvin Maxwell and Harry Kohlbush. The February parish group served refreshments following the meeting. Mrs. Harold Botts is chairman of the group and Mrs. O. W. Eager was dinner committee chairman. Rev. Howard Congdon, pastor of the church, was moderator of the congregation meeting. Charles Utt, Area Pioneer, Dies Sunday Charles Edward Utt, 83, developer of Lemon Heights, scenic section where he made his home, died Sunday in St. Joseph hospital, Or- He was a late starter in the 1946 election and overtook Ross Laird of the polls. Undecided Both Councilmen Boney and Boney has indicated at in the interest of the sanitation program, he would like to serve another term. He is chairman of the Joint Outfall Sewer and director of the Orange County mitigation districts. Boney has figured prominently in the recent settlement of the dispute over administration of the (Continued on Page 2) Tickets Still Available for Virgil Show A complete sell-out of the matinee performance of the Great Virgil and his "Cavalcade of Mystery" to be presented by the Anaheim Optimist Club, tomorrow, Friday, February 10, was announced today by club officials. Seats are still available for the evening performance starting at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at the high school ticket office at 6 p.m. Friday. Proceeds for both performances go towards the Anaheim Optimists boys Club Building Fund, currently the big project of the local service club. The sell-out for the special matinee show is attributed directly to the generosity of block ticket purchasers, said show chairman Al Garey. These purchasers are distributing the tickets to support for relaxing the wartime restrictions on rents but were no evidence of any opposition to a de-control of rents here. Seventy-eight people crowded the council chambers for the hearing. Most of them were property owners, landlords and realty men with only four tenants in attendance. Webb Represents Attorney William Webb, representing the petitioners for decontrol, called four witnesses in support of the requested action. C. D. Yoder, real estate broker of this city, testified that the petition calling for de-control revealed that 7.27 per cent of rental units available in this city are vacant. He said that the survey showed there were 416 apartments, nine houses and four rooms were vacant. He said that a rise in local rents would probably take place and would follow the national pattern of from 3 per cent to 16 per cent increase. Bert A. Arnold, president of Anaheim Realty Board, said that although a slight rise in rent would occur—it was justified. He said Fullerton experienced no hardships in lifting controls. As of December 31, 1949, 845 cities having a total population of 26,071,240 had decontrolled rents, he reported. Rent increase in these cities had amounted to form five to 15 per cent, said Arnold. Earl Moore, private investigator employed by the city attorney to check the petition, testified that a spot check had revealed the petition to be correct. The last witness to be called by Webb was F. L. Hlebert, manager of the Colonial Arms apartment house, who said that although he did not intend to raise the rent on his 35 units—he wanted the controls off so that he could Prescriptions Referred to Bigler's from B & B Since re-establishing themselves at the B & B Pharmacy at the corner of Los Angeles and Center streets, the Bigler family are referring prescription requests to the Bigler Pharmacy at the corner of Center and Lemon. The B & B will be a sundry store and will not fill any doctor's prescriptions. Dancing is practiced by both civilized and savage people the world over.