anaheim-gazette 1950-02-09

The Hiss Case The Alger Hiss case is one that will long be remembered. In the first place, it was almost inconceivable that a man who had attained the high post he held in the state department and later was a trusted aide to Roosevelt at the Yalta conference should have even been accused of betraying his country to the Communists in the prewar days. But the accusation made by Whittaker Chambers himself a confessed former Communist courier, has stood up in court and now Alger Hiss stands convicted of lying in his denials of giving away secret documents. But long after Hiss is sent to prison, provided he fails in his appeal on the verdict, repercussions from the case seem likely to continue. In this year's election campaign the Republicans may charge, as some of them done already, that both the Roosevelt and Truman administrations tried to prevent the exposure of Hiss. It may also be an issue in the 1952 political battle. Secretary of State Acheson has that freedom from so-called "security" was the greatest that could be conferred on any slave. Undoubtedly, the man who freed the slaves would deplore the inroads now being made on the personal liberties of citizens in the United States today. Lincoln would be quick to see the dangers of the planned economy which is leading this nation to the "Security State" with the same false lures openly adopted by socialist governments. He would find it difficult to believe that the freedom-loving American people would blindly follow the paternalistic piper's tune until their last freedom was gone. If Americans still cherish the principles of "Abe" Lincoln believed in, then they will realize, as he did, that the Nation cannot survive "half slave and half free." Cross-Section Of America The Boy Scouts of America is observing its 40th Anniversary. Although it began with a small membership in 1910 it caught on rapidly. By 1916 Boy Scouts had But long after Hiss is sent to prison, provided he fails in his appeal on the verdict, repercussions from the case seem likely to continue. In this year's election campaign the Republicans may charge, as some of them done already, that both the Roosevelt and Truman administrations tried to prevent the exposure of Hiss. It may also be an issue in the 1952 political battle. Secretary of State Acheson has not helped the Democrat's defense by siding with Hiss even after his conviction. Regardless of how Acheson felt personally he was not wise in making such a statement. It does not add to his prestige or dignity of the Government when top officials voice their support of convicted criminals. There is the possibility, of course, that Alger Hiss is actually not guilty. But until he can more effectively refute the testimony of his chief accuser and explain away some of the corroborating evidence in this case it is difficult to accept his protestations of innocence. Let It Rain! Let it rain—let it pour. Though storm conditions and drenching downpours may sometimes cause inconvenience and damage to property, most Californians aren't too concerned over the hardships involved. The minor nuisances of wet feet, of getting caught without an umbrella, seem insignificant compared to the benefits resulting from adequate rains. According to weather prophets, is possible that California's long cycle of winter drought may be an end. Farmers especially, who know the importance of water as the life-blood of California's agricultural production, will hope that that is true. The storm's cost to those who live in cities and towns consists of little more than occasional flooded basements, of overflowing storm sewers and the necessity of additional caution when driving on wet and slippery streets and highways. Golden Staters love that "liquid sunshine!" Let the heavens open up! Let it rain! Going After the Unions Senator Robertson (D. Va.) denounces John L. Lewis for curtailling coal production and he has If Americans still cherish the principles of "Abe" Lincoln believed in, then they will realize, as he did, that the Nation cannot survive "half slave and half free." Cross-Section Of America The Boy Scouts of America is observing its 40th Anniversary. Although it began with a small membership in 1910 it caught on rapidly. By 1916 Boy Scouts had rolled up so creditable a record of service to their communities that the Congress of the United States granted the Boy Scouts of America a Federal Charter. The record shows that the current active membership is two and a half million boys and leaders. During the organization's forty years, more than sixteen million, five hundred thousand have been influenced by the Scout Oath and Law. As a matter of fact, nearly twenty per cent of the male population of America today has been identified with the Boy Scouts of America. The purpose of Scouting, reads the Federal Charter, "shall be to promote, through organization and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in Scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues." Today, the Boy Scouts, virtually a cross-section of American life, are at the mid-point of a two-year Crusade to "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty" by bringing a better Scouting program to more boys under better trained leaders. This worthy effort will have its climax in a great National Jamboree this summer which will fittingly be held on historic ground—Valley Forge, Pa., where George Washington and his heroic Continental Army helped to lay the foundation for our Republic. It will be a gathering of the youth who will be among the nation's top leaders a few decades hence. To the Boy Scouts of America on their fortieth anniversary, we say: "Happy Birthday!" Draft Act Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson is urging the extension of the draft act even though it isn't being used at present. He points out that should an emergency arise it would take seven months to reestablish the principles of "Abe" Lincoln believed in, then they will realize, as he did, that the Nation cannot survive "half slave and half free." Going After the Unions Senator Robertson (D. Va.) denounces John L. Lewis for curtailling coal production and he has a bill that would make labor unions subject to prosecution under the anti-trust laws in certain cases. Robertson indicates his bill would outlaw the current three-day work week in the soft coal mines. The Senator accused Lewis of imposing arbitrary dominion over the coal industry. And let us not forget that boss Lewis turned down the Senate Labor Committee invitation asking President Truman to invoke the Taft-Hartley law to restore full coal production. "Half Slave and Half Free" When the Nation honors his memory on February 12, it might be a fitting occasion to review some of the things "Abe" Lincoln believed in. As a true man of the people, Lincoln valued freedom and the personal liberties of all men as their rightful heritage. Because of his deep-seated regard for human dignity he fought for the abolition of slavery. Although President Lincoln was aware that the constitutions of the slave States specified that slaves were to be provided with housing, food, medical care, and old-age benefits—he also knew Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson is urging the extension of the draft act even though it isn't being used at present. He points out that should an emergency arise it would take seven months to reestablish the machinery and get it to working again. That would be just about seven months too long. Although very few young men have been called into the arm forces through the draft the original passage of the act served notice to the world that we weren't bluffing about preparedness. To extend it will maintain that impression. The cost of keeping the machinery ready runs around $11 millions per year. That's comparatively cheap insurance against the day when we might have to increase the nations armed manpower on very short notice. Pave Way For Decontrol Of Rents Here (Continued from page 1) run his business without anyone telling him how to do it. If the council does pass a resolution asking for de-control here, it will be sent to the governor for his approval. Upon receiving the OK from him, the resolution must be forwarded to the Housing Expediter in Washington, D.C., and receipt acknowledged by him before the de-control takes effect. Education is free and compulsory in Puerto Rico. Miss Dora Zeyn and Mrs. C. Hulcomb entertained on St. Valentine's day at the residence of their father, J. P. Zeyn. The house was profusely decorated with "hearts," ferns and smylarx. Progressive hearts, as being most apt, propriate to the day, was the game of the afternoon. The first prize a jardiniere and fern was won by Mrs. McKinley; the second, heart-shaped pin cushion, by Miss Jessie Melrose, and the consolation by Mrs. Konig. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses at the close of the game. Mr. Dickel was in Los Angeles on Thursday and, in consultation with General Last, was assured that the application for the formation of a military company here would be acted upon favorably and that within two weeks from that time the company would in all probability be in readiness to be accepted into the regiment. Mrs. Grace Hasty of Ashland Oregon, who has been visiting with relatives and friends in Los Angeles and Anaheim for the past four months, leaves next week for her home in the north. Rev. Father Connelly of River erside was in town several days this week, the guest of Rev. Fathers Dubble and Griffith. He returned yesterday afternoon to Los Angeles. Miss Alice Carver left on Saturday for San Francisco, to lay in a stock of spring styles in millinery. She will be absent three IN THE DAYS OF DONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago February 20, 1875 des the new church which is to be built by the Episcopal movement has been initiated to obtain a building lot bound to be applied to the son of a church by the Methodist And, encouraged by the sons of the Protestant churchers, the Catholics are being themselves with a view building for their congregation in comfortable and elegant worship. It is understood that Father Sanchez will preface matter before his people now for their consideration, the subscription paper will be circulated. Several prom-Catholics have promised to enterprise and we have debt that they will be success-removing the unsightly edifice now encumbers the lot led to them for church purchase erect in its stead a sub- and commodious building. We also informed that a Presbyterian church will soon be built range. Last Sunday runaway was attained with more disastrous consequences than any of the previous shaps. A. G. Beebe was violently out of a buggy in Calisher & Company's land sustained a compound site of his left leg. Dr. Ellis attendance, and we hope that faithful treatment Mr. Beebe can be restored to his wonted and vigor. wagon, loaded with a Santa Ana pumpkin, stalled in the dust in front of our office. The climatic extremes in our common country are wonderful. The shipments from the depot on Thursday were as follows: 460 sacks of barley, 80 sacks potatoes, 50 sacks beans, 8 cases eggs and 4 casks wine (for New York). There are now 220 sacks of barley and corn awaiting shipment. Over 1000 boxes of oranges were shipped from Los Angeles to San Francisco by the Mohango. Father Sanchez, who has been visiting in San Juan Capistrano, will hold services in the Catholic church here tomorrow. Westminster Items—The marriage of Miss Edwards and James Booth, Esq., was the occasion for a very pleasant reunion of friends of the young couple. One of the largest wells in California has been completed on the farm of Edwards Brothers. It is 62 feet deep and throws a stream of water 19 inches over the top of a 7 inch pipe. E. N. Arnold is settling up his business preparatory to leaving for Panamint. Peter Richards has just received a large stock of the famous St. Louis bock beer, for sale by the glass or bottle. News in brief—Col. Norman C. there will be a parcel post booth in charge of the Y. L. I. Mrs. Dolan is in command of the musical program. Mrs. Havesty of the fish pond and Mrs. Frank Snyder will handle the decorations. A chicken dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 will be under the direction of Mrs. Tom Deitrich and Mrs. C. J. Trimbly. Everybody is invited and a cordial welcome awaits all visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hartung are leaving this week on a tour of the East that will keep them away from home for the next eight months. They will travel in a Buick six, and their first objective point will be Galveston, Texas where they will board a ship for Havana, Cuba. Returning to Florida they will motor north along the Atlantic coast, going as far north as Canada. Then they will turn westward to Seattle, and reach home eight months after starting. Rev. James B. Stone, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church at Anaheim, died at his home in Inglewood Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held in Inglewood this afternoon. He leaves a wife and five children. Governor Richardson has appointed C. C. Chapman a member of the state immigration and housing commission, taking the seat formerly held by John S. Chambers of Sacramento. Isaac Barman, one of the prosperous ranchers of Orangethorpe, was in town Monday. Mr. Barman spent his school days in San Francisco and was a personal friend of M. H. De Young of the Chronicle, who died in that city on Sunday, and of his brother, Charles De Young who passed away many years ago. He is now devoting his attention to raising oranges and is one of the most prosperous ranchers in the county. Joe Stroup, formerly one of Ray Van Wagoner, police missioner, who were re-elected last election. Trustees Delay Awarding Contribution For New School (Continued from page 11) stated where the board deferred according to the state plan act, Habener'said. Whitnall Request Whitnall in his letter "Both school authorities and authorities have a mutual obligation to the public interest best can be discharged by opposing the location of the Thomas Jefferson school at East South street. Main objections raised by chamber were the undesired locating a school between railroads and unsuitable bed of encroachment of industry area. Thirteen contractors submit bids for the school, which board has estimated would cost taxpayers about $250,000. Best bidder was William Rohrer, 116 West Third street, Ana. Two alternative bids been requested and Rohahn bid $200,950 for a nine-class school plus kindergarten. He seven-room school and kindergarten he was low bidder with $000. Record Attendance Superintendent M. A. C presented his monthly enrollees' which showed that number of pupils attending in the Anaheim elementary school has reached an all-time high of 1817. The board awarded the contract for furnishing gasoline to the district to the Home Oil distributors for Associated February 22, 1900 new pressed steel ceiling oleon Hart's establishment most gorgeous thing of its southern California. Hardy and Emil Goepper offered at the job of placing new ceiling. Arthur Lewis did the electric lights in his artistic fashion and now Diedrich will paint the Berdrow is of the firm on that one of the insigns of a cessation of the (when any rain falls the winter) may be noted flight of geese toward the He has noticed of late thatowl have been winging eight, many hundreds of overhead in that direction of the opinion that we are have another dog-goned rain this season. Hope wrong, Billy. Dora Zeyn and Mrs. C. E. Bob entertained on St. Valentine day at the residence of her, J. P. Zeyn. The house profusely decorated with ferns and smylax. Pro-hearts, as being most appropriate to the day, was the game weeks and intends bringing with her one of the finest stocks of millinery ever brought to this city. Joe Backs came down from Los Angeles with the Turners on Saturday to visit with the folks and attend the Turner entertainment. Mrs. Steley and Theodore Meyer entertained during the week friends from Los Angeles among them Messrs. Christopher and Levey, the well-known caterers. Madame Lecroq was in town from Los Angeles on Monday. She has under consideration an offer for the purchase of her 20-acre tract west of Alex Henry's. She contemplates a trip to Paris this year to visit the exposition. State Senator Bulla is being groomed by his friends to enter the race for Congress in the Sixth district as successor to Waters, who, it is understood, does not care to be a candidate for re-election. Frederick Gruenemay died at Fullerton on Wednesday. Deceased had been a resident of Anaheim since 1873. His son, Fritz 50 Years Ago February 22, 1900 new pressed steel ceiling oleon Hart's establishment most gorgeous thing of its southern California. Hardy and Emil Goepper offered at the job of placing new ceiling. Arthur Lewis did the electric lights in his artistic fashion and now Diedrich will paint the Berdrow is of the firm on that one of the insigns of a cessation of the (when any rain falls the winter) may be noted flight of geese toward the He has noticed of late thatowl have been winging eight, many hundreds of overhead in that direction of the opinion that we are have another dog-goned rain this season. Hope wrong, Billy. Dora Zeyn and Mrs. C. E. Bob entertained on St. Valentine day at the residence of her, J. P. Zeyn. The house profusely decorated with ferns and smylax. Pro-hearts, as being most appropriate to the day, was the game weeks and intends bringing with her one of the finest stocks of millinery ever brought to this city. Joe Backs came down from Los Angeles with the Turners on Saturday to visit with the folks and attend the Turner entertainment. Mrs. Steley and Theodore Meyer entertained during the week friends from Los Angeles among them Messrs. Christopher and Levy, the well-known caterers. Madame Lecroq was in town from Los Angeles on Monday. She has under consideration an offer for the purchase of her 20-acre tract west of Alex Henry's. She contemplates a trip to Paris this year to visit the exposition. State Senator Bulla is being groomed by his friends to enter the race for Congress in the Sixth district as successor to Waters, who, it is understood, does not care to be a candidate for re-election. Frederick Gruenemay died at Fullerton on Wednesday. Deceased had been a resident of Anaheim since 1873. His son, Fritz $500,000 Gift Assures Building Of New Hospital Continued from page 1) G. G. Hoag and their son, George Grant Hoag II. The founders had already made substantial gifts for eleemosynary purposes and, intending to continue devoting their means to worthy causes, they wished to establish a general policy which would be perpetuated by such an organization. Mr. Hoag, Sr., served as president of the foundation until his two years ago. The foundation's affairs are now administered by a board of directors with Mrs. Hoag as president, and Dudley R. Furse, attorney, secretary. Both Mrs. Hoag and her son have summer homes at Newport Beach. The Hoag Memorial Hospital-Presbyterian is the outgrowth of a plan started in 1944 by officers Dora Zeyn and Mrs. C. E. be entertained on St. Valentine day at the residence of either, J. P. Zeyn. The house profusely decorated with ferns and smylax. Pro-hearts, as being most appear to the day, was the game afternoon. The first prize,riere and fern was won by McKinley; the second, a shaped pin cushion, by Miss Melrose, and the consola-Mrs. Konig. Delicious items were served by the staff at the close of the game. Rickel was in Los Angeles yesterday and, in consultation general Last, was assured the application for the for- of a military company could be acted upon favora-l that within two weeks at time the company on all probability be in to be accepted into the t. Grace Hasty of Ashland, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Los and Anaheim for the past months, leaves next week home in the north. Father Connelly of Riv-was in town several days k, the guest of Rev. Fath-ble and Griffith. He re-yesterday afternoon to geles. Alice Carver left on Sat-or San Francisco, to lay back of spring styles in mil-She will be absent three State Senator Bulla is being groomed by his friends to enter the race for Congress in the Sixth district as successor to Waters, who, it is understood, does not care to be a candidate for re-election. Frederick Gruenemay died at Fullerton on Wednesday. Deceased had been a resident of Anaheim since 1873. His son, Fritz Gruenemay survives him. V. R. Cayce of this city has taken a position with Max Jacobson of Santa Ana. Mrs. Charles Norman died at her home in West Anaheim on Saturday. She was in her twenty-eighth year and besides her husband leaves four little children to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday from the Christian church, Rev. C. C. Chapman officiating. Pall bearers were Fred Rimpau, Frank Eastman, William Cooper, Joe des Granges, R. H. Dickens and W. M. Miller. 25 Years Ago February 19, 1925 The Altar Society of St. Boni-face church will hold a bazaar and give a dinner at the parish hall on North Palm street on February 23. The bazaar will be open all afternoon and evening and many beautiful and useful articles will be exhibited. The needlework and art booth will be in charge of Mrs. Ben Dauser. Miss Sophie Rimpau, Mrs. E. P. Fergus, and Miss Elizabeth Arnold. The candy booth will be presided over by Mrs. Theodore Roberts. Mrs. South will have charge of the floral booth and Mr. Hoag, Sr., served as president of the foundation until his two years ago. The foundation's affairs are now administered by a board of directors with Mrs. Hoag as president, and Dudley R. Furse, attorney, secretary. Both Mrs. Hoag and her son have summer homes at Newport Beach. The Hoag Memorial Hospital-Presbyterian is the outgrowth of a plan started in 1944 by officers and members of the Community Presbyterian Church of Laguna Beach, headed by the Rev. Dr. Raymond I. Brahams, then its pastor. In the years following the project was enlarged to include all the Presbyterian churches in Orange county, now 12 in number. The hospital corporation owns a 20-acre tract of land at the intersection of Newport boulevard and Coast Highway (U.S. 101) in Newport Beach on which the new structure will be erected. Councilmen Undecided In Election (Continued from page 1) county-wide sanitation program. Oscar W. Heying, who is completing his first term on the council, has not made any decision regarding his candidacy for re-election. He is park commissioner and a member of the Anaheim Recreation commission. Deadline for filing of nomination papers is noon, March 3, according to City Clerk Charles Griffith who said they can be obtained at his office, Friday, February 10. Registration or transfer of voters must be completed by Thursday, February 16, said Griffith. Remaining on the council are Mayor Charles A. Pearson and Trustees Delay Awarding Contract For New School (Continued from page 1) and where the board deems fit, ordering to the state planning Habener'said. Whitnall Request Whitnall in his letter stated, both school authorities and city authorities have a mutual obliction to the public interest that it can be discharged by delaying any conclusive determination school location." In a three-page letter (publishin the Anaheim Gazette, Janu12), the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce outlined its reasons for losing the location of the new omas Jefferson school at 504 at South street. Main objections raised by the member were the undesirability locating a school between two roads and unsuitable because encroachment of industry in the area. Thirteen contractors submitted as for the school, which the ward has estimated would cost taxpayers about $250,000. Lowbidder was William Rohrbach116 West Third street, Santa Rita. Two alternative bids had been requested and Rohabacher was $200,950 for a nine-classroom school plus kindergarten. For a ten-room school and kindergarhe was low bidder with $184,- Record Attendance Superintendent M. A. Gauer sent his monthly enrollment res' which showed that the number of pupils attending class the Anaheim elementary school district has reached an all-time of 1817. The board awarded the contract for furnishing gasoline to the district to the Home Oil company, distributors for Associated Oil lor will be paid $500 per month for full-time services, the board decided. Three teachers requested and were granted a sabbatical leave of absence for a trip to South America next school year. They are Miss Adah Louise Wilcox, playground supervisor at Fremont school, Miss Ann Claire Mauerhan of Horace Mann school and Miss Mildred Mauerhan of George Washington school. No action was taken or comment made by board members when they heard a letter from Nick J. Wingert, president of Anaheim Izaak Walton league. Wingert, writing on behalf of both the Anaheim Ikes and the newly formed Ikettes chapter, offered a tentative bid of $10,000 for the empty La Palma school, abandoned when a storm of protest over racial segregation arose in 1948. Wingert said the chapters would use facilities at the school for headquarters for both chapters and the Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops sponsored by the groups. The board accepted delivery of a transit type 55-passenger school bus from Gillig Bros. Co. for $7990 plus sales tax. Payroll and other warrants totalling $55,515 were voted paid. Anaheim Co-Op Fruit Volume Up 48 Per Cent (Continued from page 1) nels that will return the highest monetary profit to the grower," Donmyer told the association. With the addition of the equipment for processing frozen orange juice at the Anaheim plant, the cooperative is now in a position to do just that, he added. Not Ultimate Answer M.O.D. does not believe that the new product is the ultiwer to problem dustry, Donming that the organizatinue to market in fresh fruit channels where it is profitable. On the other hand, the new process has placed a floor under the fresh fruit market, allowing producers to tap markets hitherto untouched. The entire board of directors of the Anaheim cooperative was unanimously re-elected. They are Mr. Baker, president; Henry Ramm, vice-president; Mr. Woodward, secretary; Milton Pannier, Edward Wagner, George Vandenberg, F. H. Eickholt and Arthur Korn. Anaheim merchants invite you. Record Attendance superintendent M. A. Gauer presented his monthly enrollment res which showed that the number of pupils attending class the Anaheim elementary school district has reached an all-time a of 1817. The board awarded the contract for furnishing gasoline to the district to the Home Oil company, ributors for Associated Oil company. Gas for school translation will bost .1534 cents per ton. Rids on paving for Horace Mann school, where extensive additions being started, will be adverd and opened in the March 9 testing. School inspector Ralph T. Milor, employed at the Horace Mann project, was given a raise in pay in $250 to $350 per month for services. 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