anaheim-gazette 1950-04-13

Colony Quips On last March 30, the Orlando, Florida, Morning Sentinel carried a story about California citrus products which started out this way: "Declaring they had to find 'cheaper fruit' and maintain their volume, officials of Minute Maid Corp., have signed a contract with California Fruit Growers Exchange to take half the pack of frozen concentrated orange juice to be processed at the 'Sunkist' plant now being completed at Ontario, California. . . Announcement of the packing agreement was made in New York jointly by John M. Fox, Minute Maid president, and F. R. Wilcox, assistant general manager of the exchange. Fox said that the contract would probably be assigned to the firm, representing about 600,000 boxes of California oranges. "We just had to find some cheaper fruit so we could balance our deal and keep our volume up," one Minute Maid official said. He did not disclose just what price would be paid the California growers for oranges used for the concentrates, but the going Florida price for concentrates fruit last night was $3.50 delivered for a 90-pound box. California has a standard field box holding only 55 pounds in contrast to Florida's much larger unit. The "Sunkist" is reported to have lost considerable tonnage because it did not go into the concentrates deal a couple of years ago. About 18 months ago the "Sunkist" board of directors City Ninth In County for '49 Building By GEORGE HART A pretty fair picture of Orange county development and where it is centering comes out of the statistics on new buildings, just issued by County Assessor Maurice F. Enderle. There were 4752 new buildings erected in the county from March, 1949, to March, 1950. During the same period there were, in addition, 4805 major remodeling projects, according to the assessor's figures. Outside of Santa Ana, which naturally outstripped the rest of the county, with a total of 1044 in the city and school district (941 in the city) the figures contain a surprise or two. However, while it might be expected that the larger incorporated cities of the county would rank next to Santa Ana, as in the past, it may not be too surprising to learn that the heaviest building price would be paid the California growers for oranges used for the concentrates, but the going Florida price for concentrates fruit last night was $3:50 delivered for a 90-pound box. California has a standard field box holding only 55 pounds in contrast to Florida's much larger unit. The "Sunkist" is reported to have lost considerable tonnage because it did not go into the concentrates deal a couple of years ago. About 18 months ago the "Sunkist" board of directors appropriated several hundred thousand dollars for a concentrates operation—but later rescinded the action and then made a new start." Since this Florida announcement has come to our hands we have waited in vain for some word to be "released" locally so the growers here can get some sort of idea as to what their concentrated fruit is going to bring them in the way of money. So far we have not heard a peep. In nosing around the industry and keeping our ears open we do hear a few things that make interesting conjecture. If you will go back to the start of the story you will see that Minute Maid was looking for "cheaper fruit" and have signed a contract with the Exchange. Now does that mean that the Exchange had "cheaper fruit" to offer? All Exchange growers that we know want "higher fruit" and not "cheaper" fruit. We have also heard that other plants have turned down this Minute Maid contract because it represented about one-half of the price for fruit that Florida growers were receiving. And we are going to keep harping about this one until we see the figures. If any packer lets a concern like Minute Maid have a growers fruit in the form of concentrate at less than 3 to 3½ cents per pound return to the grower then something drastic should be done. We have no reason to try to undersell Florida. In fact, we have been told all along that because of our great organizations and the know-how we have developed that we outsold Florida—always. Now it appears that we are the place to look for "cheaper" fruit. Several hundred miles northeast across the vast stretches of the Mojave desert and at the extreme northern tip of Death Valley lays an oasis of breath-taking charm and comfort. The charm of Death Valley Scotty's Castle is, not only in the beauty of the buildings butects, according to the assessor's figures. Outside of Santa Ana, which naturally outstripped the rest of the county, with a total of 1044 in the city and school district (941 in the city) the figures contain a surprise or two. However, while it might be expected that the larger incorporated cities of the county would rank next to Santa Ana, as in the past, it may not be too surprising to learn that the heaviest building during the past year, in point of numbers, centers at Garden Grove, where 434 buildings were erected. The tremendous residential development in progress there could scarcely escape notice, as new subdivisions sprouted on every point of the compass. And Enderle's figures deal only with numbers of buildings, not their aggregate value. The larger cities might show (Continued on Page 2) Believe Local Man Victim Of Amnesia Police of Oklahoma and Texas have been asked to search for Jerry Blinn Butler, 33, husband of Mrs. Blanche Butler, 706 North Lemon street, Anaheim, Butler being wanted at Eugene, Oregon, on a charge of larceny by bailee, according to official notice issued by Lane county, Oregon, authorities. A copy of the notice was received by Santa Ana police. The notice said that Butler might be a victim of amnesia, and if found in such a condition, notification would be sent to his wife in Anaheim. Butler disappeared last December 21, the notice stated. City Extends Appreciation To Orange Mayor A resolution of appreciation was passed by the Anaheim City Council, Tuesday evening, for Mayor George Weimer of Orange who will soon resign from his city post in order to actively campaign for county supervisor of the 4th district. Mayor Weimer is opposing Supervisor Smith. In addition to his local civic duties he represented his city on the Joint Outfall Sewer Board. The resolution passed by the Claude Russell Elected Prexy Of Rotary Club Claude H. Russell was named Monday to succeed John Bovee as president of the Anaheim Rotary Club. Richard Gay was elected vice-president and E. P. Hapgood was re-elected secretary-treasurer. Directors named were A. J. Baker, Leo J. Friis, Harry Nutt and John Boyee. Installation of officers is scheduled for June. Speaker of the day at the lunch-eon meeting was Dr. George McBride who presented a travelogue on Central and South America. Dr. McBride recently returned from Venezuela where he had served for seven years as a federal government geographer. Next week's speaker will be Dr Glenn Curtis of Brea who spent several years in South America. He will discuss health problems of the area. Dr. McBride was introduced by Dr. Ed Jordt, program chairman who received the gavel from Dr John Wilcox, general program chairman. Phillips Says US Prestige at All-Time Low The state department in Washington, loaded with sex perverts and communist sympathizers and associates, has so bungled foreign policy that United States prestige is at an all time low in the world. Congressman John Phillips declared in a talk to Orange county publishers at the Anaheim Elks club Monday evening. Secretary Dean Acheson's department, said Phillips, has done (Continued from Page 3) Several hundred miles northeast across the vast stretches of the Mojave desert and at the extreme northern tip of Death Valley lays an oasis of breath-taking charm and comfort. The charm of Death Valley Scotty's Castle is not only in the beauty of the buildings but is equally reflected in the personnel of Scotty himself. The comfort is a built-in feature and the meals cannot be surpassed anywhere. The breath-taking part of the whole thing comes when you take a turn in the desert road and the Castle looms ahead in all its pristine splendor. When you stop and think that all the comforts of home are contained within it is pretty hard to believe. The carpets were woven in Spain to fit certain rooms not only as to size but color. Drapes, furniture and other incidentals all were especially made and brought in from Europe. Over $100,000 was spent for an organ. But that story could go on and on. Scotty told us the old story of the G-men coming up and asking him about the money being spent on the Castle. (It was started in 1919 and completed, except swimming pool, in 1929.) He acknowledged that plenty of money was being spent and asked what their interest was. They said, now look, you have never paid any income tax and we think you owe us an accounting. Scotty said, now look, I had a pile of gold that I found before 1913 when your law was put on the books and which is not subject to tax, if you can prove differently then we had better do some talking, but, if you have no proof you are just wasting your time and mine. Scotty says it was just like that. He had a lot more to say about early days in Anaheim and Los Angeles. He remembr A resolution of appreciation was passed by the Anaheim City Council, Tuesday evening, for Mayor George Weimer of Orange who will soon resign from his city post in order to actively campaign for county supervisor of the 4th district. Mayor Weimer is opposing Supervisor Smith. In addition to his local civic duties he represented his city on the Joint Outfall Sewer Board. The resolution passed by the Anaheim city council was as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim has been informed that George N. Weimer, Mayor of the City of Orange, Orange County, California, will soon resign from his duties in the field of municipal government, and WHEREAS, municipal government generally, in California has benefitted from the sound advice and counsel given by him through the years of service which he has rendered to the League of California Cities, the Orange County Regional League of Cities, and in his participation on committees pertaining to the administration of municipal problems and affairs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM that it extends to George N. Weimer its sincere thanks for his cooperation, and for his achievements in the field of municipal government, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our best wishes for his future success and well being: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution of appreciation be spread upon the Minutes of our City Council, and a copy be forwarded to George N. Weimer. Signed this 11th day of April, 1950. CHAS. A. PEARSON, Mayor, City of Anaheim. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD AHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1950 aude Russell Dodgers Play For Anaheim Youth Sun. Farm hands of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals will play two games Sunday afternoon for the benefit of summer baseball for the youth of Anaheim. The Billings Mustangs of the Pioneer League will meet the Fresno Cardinals of the California State League in the first game starting at 1 p.m. Second-half of the twin bill will be between the Santa Barbara Dodgers and the Pocatello Cardinals. All funds derived will be used to supplement the present recreation program which will be expanded in order to include all age groups. Tickets are being sold at 50 cents for adults—kids will be admitted free. Committee for the promotion of the benefit affair includes: Vie Ruedy, chairman; Don Boney-Heying-Wiss Council in Record Include Russell United Prexy Rotary Club The H. Russell was named to succeed John Bovee as president of the Anaheim Rotary Richard Gay was elected resident and E. P. Hapgood selected secretary-treasurer. Ors named were A. J. Leo J. Friis, Harry Nutt, Ben Boyee. Installation of is scheduled for June. Of the day at the luncheting was Dr. George who presented a travel-central and South AmericMcBride recently returned nenezuela where he had for seven years as a federnment geographer. Week's speaker will be Dr.urtis of Brea who spent years in South America, discuss health problems area. Bride was introduced by Jordt, program chairman eived the gavel from Dr. Milcox, general program. Phips Says Prestige at Time Low State department in Wash-oaded with sex perverts munist sympathizers and has so bungled foreign that United States prestige all time low in the world, man John Phillips decla-alk to Orange county pub- tit the Anaheim Elks club evening. Arry Dean Acheson's de- said Phillips, has done continued from Page 2) starting at 1 p.m. Second-half of the twin bill will be between the Santa Barbara Dodgers and the Pocatello Cardinals. All funds derived will be used to supplement the present recreation program which will be expanded in order to include all age groups. Tickets are being sold at 50 cents for adults—kids will be admitted free. Committee for the promotion of the benefit affair includes: Vic Ruedy, chairman; Don Derr, recreation director; Walt Goodin, Glen Hipes, Bob Ripley, general manager of the Santa Barbara Dodgers; Leo J. Sheridan and John Wallin. Takes Post At Laguna The Rev. L. E. Eifert ended 14 years of service at the Zion Lutheran Church this week with the acceptance of a call from the Mission Lutheran Church in Laguna Beach. At his farewell service, Easter Sunday morning, Rev. and Mrs. Eifert were presented a gift from the congregation. In presenting the token of appreciation, A. J. Schutte, president of the congregation said, "it signifies our esteem, best wishes for your new work and the love of the entire congregation." Schutte commented on the growth of the church in membership, youth and adult club activity and the operation of the parochial school. Rev. Eifert came to Zion Lutheran Church in 1936, as a graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, to serve as assistant pastor to the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer. He accepted the call to full pastorate in July, 1941 upon the retirement of Rev. Schmelzer. At a meeting of the congregation held Monday evening, approval to send a call to the Rev. Edwin Klug of Chicago, Illinois, was given. He also is a graduate of Concordia Seminary, 1929. His charges include: Oswego, Kansas; St. Charles, Illinois, and his present pastorate at St. Paul's, Chicago. Expect 97,000 To Qualify for June Primary When the registration of voters for the June 6 primary election closes Thursday evening, there will probably be 97,000 voters qualified to take part in the election. That was the estimate made today by County Clerk B. J. Smith, who is registrar of voters. The total anticipated would be several thousand short of the registration for the last general election, in November 1948, when 100,000 voters were qualified. The purge of the voting lists required under election laws, following the election when names of voters who missed both the primary and general elections of 1948, were cancelled from the lists, reduced the registration to approximately 85,000. Easter Storms Bring Rainfall To 9.13 Inches Easter storms brought almost half an inch of rainfall to Anaheim last week-end, raising the season's total to 9.13 inches, a figure well ahead of last year's rain total at this period. The storm total of .46 of an inch for Saturday and Sunday sent the season's total an inch and three-quarters above the precipitation mark for the corresponding date last year, which was 7.38 inches. Proposed Add 925 Acres Proposed annexations ritory to the city were re-mission by the city council. Included in four separate increase in the city's incorp- daries on all four sides. 380 Acres Largest of the four is the posed annexation in the south which would bring an addition 380 acres of land into the city would extend the city limit Placentia and Vermont streets vast area which would include Santa Ana, Broadway (extensi- and South streets). Petition were: Arval Morris, R. B. Gr Alex Stark, Mrs. Evelyn M. Minson, Henry Steinbrink, and Ben J. Wright. Next in acreage is an annu- tion to the northwest, bringing an area bounded by La Pa- Brookhurst, Crescent, Manche- and Euclid avenues and amo- to approximately 280 acres. Petition was signed by L. P. Nols and H. K. Wilson. A petition signed by R. L. Co Patrick Boden and J. L. Va Veer requested permission to bring before the planning o mission annexation proceed which would bring an 150 area bounded by Raymond, R neya, Acacia and Sycamore str- into the city. 115 Acres Final proposal referred to planning comission was an- to the southwest requested by M Bennett, A. I. Hall, R. L. K and John Swint including appro- mately 115 acres bounded by M chester, Olive and Ball Road. All four petitions were in form of a request for permis ER MEMBER of the Presbyterian Church, L. E. Miller, former mayor of Anaheim, turns a shovelful of ground at the opening of a new $177,800 edifice at ground-breaking ceremonies held Easter Sunday morning. Looking on are Harry M. Lewis, left, chairman of the building committee and Charles H. Holiday, president of the board of trustees. —Arsene Photo The storm total of .46 of an inch for Saturday and Sunday sent the season's total an inch and three-quarters above the precipitation mark for the corresponding date last year, which was 7.38 inches. Final proposal referred to by planning commission was an order to the southwest requested by Mr. Bennett, A. I. Hall, R. L. Kirk and John Swint including approximately 115 acres bounded by Manchester, Olive and Ball Roads. All four petitions were in form of a request for permission to bring them before the city planning commission. The commission after study will make recommendations to the council who then take the official and final action. GE Executive At Local Plant Today Ralph J. Cordiner of New York City, executive vice-president of a director of the General Electric Company, will visit the company's chemical plant today, according to L. L. Jones, plant manager. Mr. Cordiner arrived in Los Angeles yesterday for a series of business conferences and a tour of the company's manufactures plants in this area. Ray W. Turnbull of San Francisco, commercial vice-president for General Electric in the state will accompany Mr. Cordiner at the Anaheim Works. While in the west, Mr. Cordner visited the Hanford Work Richland, Washington, which operated by General Electric in the Atomic Energy Commission. BAPTISMAL RITES ON EASTER SUNDAY Joan Marie Stoffel, 3 week-old daughter of the Herman Stoffel 9211 South Dale was baptized Easter Sunday at St. Plus church, Buena Park. Sponsors were Mary Lawrence, 820 South Philadelphia and Herman Stoffel Jr., brother of Joan Marie. ING-Wisser Elected to City Record-Breaking Balloting In a record-breaking vote for a city election, Robert H. Boney, Oscar W. Heying and L. N. "Pete" Wisser were elected to four-year terms on the Anaheim City Council, Tuesday. A total of 3,724 votes were cast—56 per cent of the total 6,633 registered vote in the city. The new city council, including Mayor Charles A. Pearson and Councilmen Ray Van Wagoner whose terms have two years to run, will be seated at a special meeting, Tuesday night, April 18. It is expected that Mayor Pearson will be returned to office by his fellow councilmen. Wisser High Man Pete Wisser received the highest vote with 2,566 followed by Oscar W. Heying with 2,485 and Robert Boney with 1,889. Proposed annexations will add 925 acres to the City Proposed annexations which would add 925 acres of territory to the city were referred to the city planning commission by the city council Tuesday night. Included in four separate annexations, the projected increase in the city's incorporate area would spread its boundaries on all four sides. 380 Acres Largest of the four is the proposed annexation in the southeast town would bring an additional acres of land into the city. It would extend the city limits to Ventia and Vermont streets in a new area which would include Ana, Broadway (extension) and South streets. Petitioners for Arval Morris, R. B. Gregg, Stark, Mrs. Evelyn M. Robbins, Henry Steinbrink, and Mrs. J. Wright. Competition signed by R. L. Coons, Rick Boden and J. L. Vander requested permission to before the planning committee annexation proceedings it would bring an 150-acre bounded by Raymond, Romaine, Acacia and Sycamore streets in the city. 115 Acres A proposal referred to the city commission was an area southwest requested by Leonett, A. I. Hall, R. L. Keith John Swint including approximately 115 acres bounded by Manter, Olive and Ball Road. Four petitions were in the form of a request for permission. 'Bargain' Buy Proves to be Clerical Error The supervisors, who thought they had a fine bargain last week when they approved purchase of a grader for the road department at a supposed price of $1200, found that all they had was a clerical error in the figure, which actually was $12,000. A missing cipher made the $10,800 difference. Contract for installing a shower and washroom at O'Neill park in Trabuco district, the county's new mountain recreation spot, was awarded by the county supervisors Tuesday to Famularo-Stromberg, Inc., Santa Ana contractors, on a bid of $5560.62. The board Tuesday approved purchase of a loader attachment for a road grader, at $3000; also $1850 for steel plates for the road department, and miscellaneous office equipment, lumber, pipe, etc. totalling about $3000. Partly balancing the outgo was receipt of $875 as prize money won by the county with two exhibits in winter fairs. The National Orange show exhibit at San Bernardino won $600, and the new city council, including Mayor Charles A. Pearson and Councilmen Ray Van Wagoner whose terms have two years to run, will be seated at a special meeting, Tuesday night, April 18. It is expected that Mayor Pearson will be returned to office by his fellow councilmen. Wisser High Man Pete Wisser received the highest vote with 2,566 followed by Oscar W. Heying with 2,485 and Robert Boney with 1,889. The three-man ticket sponsored by the Committee for Equal Representation fell short of its attempt to seat a candidate on the council by 500 votes. Harry Fox received 1,349; John Knutzen, 1,342 and Q. M. Ressler, 886. Main issue in the election which did not materialize into as close a battle as anticipated was representation-at-large versus representation by geographical sections. The incumbents, Councilmen Boney and Heying, supported by the Citizens' Good Government Committee campaigned on a "city united" platform as did L. N. Wisser who ran independently. Fox, Knutzen and Ressler were asking for representation on the city council by geographical section. The elected councilmen carried all precincts with Wisser gaining the highest vote in all except three of the consolidated voting precincts. Even in the precincts in the southeast section of the city, where most of the strength of the losers was located, the winners came through with a total high vote. Cortez Hoskins who had withdrawn from the election but whose name appeared on the ballot received 264 votes. Charles Brown, a write-in candidate, received two votes. American Legion Presents Show at Hall April 14 Anaheim American Legion Post No. 72 have scheduled the first in a series of big shows they will present to the citizens of Anaheim when they will present the Richards-Martin Song and Dance Review at their new building, 936 North Lemon street, next Friday night, April 14, the show to begin at 8 o'clock. This location is at the corner of Lemon and La Palma streets. An hour and a half show consisting of 39 acts has been pre- 115 Acres final proposal referred to the hiring commission was an area southwest requested by Leonett, A. I. Hall, R. L. Keith John Swint including approximately 115 acres bounded by Maner, Olive and Ball Road. Four petitions were in the request of a request for permission to study will make recommendations to the council who will take the official and final accomodation. E Executive At Local Plant Today Phil J. Cordiner of New York executive vice-president and director of the General Electric company, will visit the compa-chemical plant today, accorded to L. L. Jones, plant manager. Cordiner arrived in Los An-ayesterday for a series of bus-conferences and a tour of the company's manufacturing units in this area. By W. Turnbull of San Franco-commercial vice-president General Electric in the west, accompany Mr. Cordiner to Anaheim Works. Ville in the west, Mr. Cordi-disited the Hanford Works at land, Washington, which is listed by General Electric for Atomic Energy Commission. TISMAL RITES MASTER SUNDAY An Marie Stoffel, 3 week old winter of the Herman Stoffels, South Dale was baptized on Sunday at St. Plus Vih, Buena Park. Sponsors Mary Lawrence, 820 South Philadelphia and Herman Stoffel, brother of Joan Marie. The board Tuesday approved purchase of a loader attachment for a road grader, at $3000; also $1850 for steel plates for the road department, and miscellaneous office equipment, lumber, pipe, etc. totalling about $3000. Partly balancing the outgo was receipt of $875 as prize money won by the county with two exhibits in winter fairs. The National Orange show exhibit at San Bernardino won $600, and the county collected a $250 award for the exhibit at the Imperial county midwinter fair, a second-place award. Colonist Nine Starts · League Play Today Anaheim hosts Newport Harbor in a Sunset League baseball opener this afternoon (Thursday) and Fullerton, favored to top the league, opens against Huntington Beach on the Oller diamond. Coach John Wallin is figured to have a rough time of it this year with both of last year's pitchers—Cornell Gray and Bob Hilton, lost by graduation. Lone returning varsity lettermen are Captain Joe Bruce, first baseman and Minard Duncan, third baseman. Larry Weaver is trying to fill the bill on the mound but in his first season on the hill is still having difficulty finding the plate. Other aspiring horsehiders on the Colonist squad include Ronnie Lemcke, '2b; Earl Pugh and Don Barker, ss; Eddie Herrera, c; and outfielders, Bill Wiatt, Joe Moody, Kenyon Kohne, John Patin and Weaver. Newark, the largest city in New Jersey, has more than 1300 factories. Anaheim American Legion Post No. 72 have scheduled the first in a series of big shows they will present to the citizens of Anaheim when they will present the Richards-Martin Song and Dance Review at their new building, 936 North Lemon street, next Friday night, April 14, the show to begin at 8 o'clock. This location is at the corner of Lemon and La Palma streets. An hour and a half show consisting of 39 acts has been prepared for presentation. As a surprise feature, the popular Ink Blots will make their first appearance in this city. Joe Wallace, who has appeared in several motion pictures, will be master of ceremonies for the show. He is an amusing entertainer, full of wit and fun, a person the whole family will enjoy. Money raised from these events will be used by the Legion members to further their work in the local post. The public is asked to support their efforts in these programs. Accompanist for the program will be Mae Mennes. The order of the program will be as follows: A Jarabe dance with the following youngsters taking part, Sally Newlin, Carol Hooker, Jackie Wagner, Barbara Pain, Ruth Ross, Judy Rockwell, Carol Swank, Letty and Effie Cain, Barbara Murphy and Patty Rodgers. A toe dance by Betty Murray will be next on the program followed by Sharon Kesling interpreting "Making Love Ukelele Style." A buck and wing dance by Glen Stockwell and Cam Murphy will be next and then the Tambourine Minstrels starring Sally Newlin and Gerry Mieger will be presented. The Ink Blots, a take-off of the famed Ink Spots heard on the radio, consist of Bill Stewart, Nat Pickus and Herman Fagin who will entertain. The Scotch fling will be danced by Judy Rockwell (Continued on Page 5)