anaheim-gazette 1950-05-09

Team Feted Grace Lutheran Softball team feted at banquet last night. Picture and story on Page 5 of today's ANAHEIM DAILY GAZETTE. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper Filing on Odle Murder Delayed Formal filing of a murder charge against John Odle, 58, for the alleged slaying of his divorced wife, Mrs. Arville Odle, 52, has been delayed for several days, it was announced by the District Attorneys office today. The defense counsel, O. A. Jacobs, being at present engaged in the trial of a case at Bakersfield. The authorities agreed to Jacobs' request to hold off filing of the charge for the present. The defense waived its constitutional right for an arraignment within 48 hours after arrest. In view of impending federal prosecution Coroner Earl R. Abbey, said today that there would probably be no inquest. Meanwhile, funeral services for Mrs. Odle were set for Wednesday at 10 a.m., in the Winbigler chapel, Santa Ana, in charge of the Rev. Charles H. Brady, Espiscopal minister of Orange. The service will be private and will be followed... Dixie Lee Denies Rift With Bing HOLLYWOOD, May 9 (AP)—Dixie Lee Crosby, once a singer herself, lifted her voice today to back up crooner husband Bing's denial of a rift in their marriage. "If Bing says there is nothing to it, there is nothing to it," Dixie told the Los Angeles Herald-Express by telephone from the Crosby home in Carmel. "If anybody thinks differently they can take it from there." The singer's attorney, John O'Melveney, said yesterday "there are some strained relations" in the 20-year marriage, and brother Larry Crosby added: "We hope it is a separation and not a divorce." Crosby, from Paris, said that he had received a letter from his wife a few days ago and "everything was all right then." Dixie said she had been hearing regularly from Bing since he went to Europe several weeks ago. She admitted that she and Bing had employed attorneys to aid them work out certain financial matters, including trust funds for their four sons. "Whenever you get money, there are problems," she explained. "A defense waived its constitutional right for an arraignment within 48 hours after arrest. In view of impending federal prosecution Coroner Earl R. Abbey, said today that there would probably be no inquest. Meanwhile, funeral services for Mrs. Odle were set for Wednesday at 10 a.m., in the Winbigler chapel, Santa Ana, in charge of the Rev. Charles H. Brady, Espiscopal minister of Orange. The service will be private and will be followed by private cremation in Fairhaven Cemetery. Mrs. Odle, who was shot down last Saturday in the Davis stationery store, 104 East Fourth street, where she was employed, was a native of Oklahoma and had lived in Santa Ana 27 years. She was a member of the Santa Ana Eastern Star and since her separation from Odle had lived with her daughter Mrs. Susan Wilde, Santa Ana. Anaheim Gazette May 10, 1900 "Archie Henry and Miss Ida L. Bever were married at the Christian Church on Sunday evening, May 6 at 6 o'clock. The church was filled with friends and relatives of the popular young couple and after the ceremony the newly-wedded pair were congratulated by all. Later the guests were invited to Kistler's restaurant where a beautiful wedding supper was participated in." Mr. Henry was born in Anaheim on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1869. His father, the late Captain Alexander Henry, settled here in the late 60's. He died in 1929. The captain was one of the 76 survivors of the "charge of the light brigade" in the Crimean War, fought between England and Russia in 1854 and '56. George Henry, grandson of Alexander has the kilts and saber that his illustrious grandfather wore in that famous war. Captain Henry owned a vineyard here and at one time operated three wineries. School Trustee Mr. Henry was long active in civic affairs in the community. He was a trustee of the high school in 1910 and served as trustee of the Loara school for 20 years. All of the Henry children—four sons—were born at the family ranch on West Lincoln. CHINESE REDS RELEASE LONG BEACH NAVY MAN TOKYO, May 9 (AP)—The Chinese communists broadcast today they are releasing two American airmen from whom they extorted "spy confessions" after 18 months in prison. The official Peiping radio said the two airmen, E. C. Bender and W. C. Smith, will be deported. It gave no details. Marine Master Sgt. Elmer C. Bender, Cincinnati, and Navy Chief Electrician William C. Smith of Long Beach, were forced down Oct. 19, 1948, on a flight from Tsingtao, then a U. S. naval base. They have been held incommunicado. The reds stiffly rejected all efforts to obtain their release. They "Confessed" The communist radio broadcast this statement by Gen. Hsu Shih-yuh, commander of the Shantung military district: "It was not until lately that Bender and Smith, influenced by our magnanimous policy toward prisoners, began to confess." The history of communism is full of similar "confessions," obtained after long imprisonment. The broadcast gave this account: Smith and Bender said the "objective of the flight was to reconnoiter the railways" in red-held Shantung Peninsula and construction projects at Lai-Yang, important red base 72 miles north of Tsingtao. On the way back, their plane "landed" shortly after midnight on Kiaochow (Kiaotung) Peninsula across the bay from Tsingtao. The plane carried "charts and var-The plane carried "charts and var-S. espionage organization." Called "Invasion" "The above facts and confession prove that the aim of this U. S. imperialist airplane flight was to invade our territorial air and with the purpose of carrying out planned military reconnaissance to help the anti-colonial war of the Kuomintang (Nationalists) Brigands. (Continued from Page 2) ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 Paper ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1950 Truman in Blast at Gov’t Critics Says Privilege; Greed Obstacles To Development By Ernest B. Vaccaro CASPER, Wyo., May 9 (AP)—President Truman pledged today a fight to push development of the West over the opposition of "reactionary forces." The 13 car presidential train pulled into this Rocky Mountain oil center shortly after 7 a.m. The chief executive quickly was surrounded by a light-hearted crowd of children and adults as he took a six-block stroll through the streets. In his speech prepared for delivery here, Mr. Truman blasted at "privilege and greed" as the main obstacles to western development. He pointed to the new "Celebrate Anniversary" married life were observed Joe Henry of 885 South Ohio May 6, 1900 at the Christian married life in this city since Spotlight on Industry at Kiwanis Meet "Solution to the over-taxed nuclid Trunk sewer line is obviously the immediate construction of the Magnolia trunk," said G. Gillespie, addressing the Kiwanis-Industrial Day luncheon meeting at the Elks club today. The former chief sanitary engineer of the state of California declared that the future of Anaheim and Orange county is intended in the expansion of the existing sewage facilities. Open house at Kwikset Locks, c., and at the Anaheim Citrusruit Association rounded out the day's program as Civic Progress week moved into its second day. Gillespie was introduced by Nelson Launer, general manager of the Orange County Joint Outfall water system. Guest speakers included Clyde Nickle, general chairman of the week; E. W. Moelser, manager of the Chamber and Warren Ashleigh, president of the C. Santa Fe Cuts San Diego Run On One Daily LOS ANGELES, May 9 (P) — The Santa Fee Railroad announced today it will cut its San Diego-Los Angeles service to one train a day and abandon its San Bernardino-Los Angeles passenger run for Acheson in London for Aid Talks LONDON, May 9 (P) — U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson and British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin met today to discuss ways of winning the cold war. Acheson came by plane from Paris, where he talked yesterday with French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman and agreed that the United States would give milli-"reactionary forces." The 13 car presidential train pulled into this Rocky Mountain oil center shortly after 7 a.m. The chief executive quickly was surrounded by a light-hearted crowd of children and adults as he took a six-block' stroll through the streets. In his speech prepared for delivery here. Mr. Truman blasted at "privilege and greed" as the main obstacles to western development. He pointed to the new Kortes dam, 60 miles south of here, as an example of government enterprise which will be a source of "wealth and strength for the people of the world." The president scoffed at those who cry "socialism" and "regimentation" at such government efforts toward water and land resource development. Overflow Crowd The president spoke to an overflow crowd in the Natrona County high school auditorium which seats 1600. Among those on the platform were Secretary of Interior Chapman, Reclamation Commissioner Michael Straus and the Andrew Kortes family for whom the Kortes dam was named. In the audience was Victor Johnson, staff director of the Senate Republican campaign committee, who has been following the president across the country to check up on the president's talks. He was met at the station by two of his World War One companions, Gilbert Housely, an auto dealer, and James F. Hook, state director of Veterans' employment. Mr. Truman served with these men when he was a lieutenant in (Continued from Page 2) Acceptance of building plans and architect's sketches the proposed $80,000 YMCA Building, to be erected Citron street was made last evening by the YMCA. With the acceptance, the board started immediately for conducting a fund-raising campaign to raise an ad $40,000 necessary before construction could start. The plans as submitted by R. L. Rayburn, consultant of Brea call for the erection of a building comprising 10,000 square feet and including an all-purpose room capable of seating 450 people; recreation room; lounge; five club meeting rooms; office space; kitchen; dressing rooms and showers. A patio and outdoor grill are also contemplated. Authorization was made to start preparation of the working plans from which building bids could be figured. The board meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Demaree, West Sycamore street with the Deimarees and Dr. and Mrs. Edward Jordt entertaining. Forty board members and their wives attended the buffet supper which preceded the regular business meeting. Members of the YMCA Building Committee include: Mel Gauer, chairman; Walter Taylor; Ted Paine; Bob Quast; Paul Demaree; Tommy Thomason; Mrs. W. E. Whiteman; Mrs. Warren Ashleigh; Mrs. Marion Pickel. GAZETTE SUBSCRIBERS If you miss your paper or the paper is not put where you would like it, please telephone us. Our carrier boys are new at this business. But they are alert and anxious to receive Aid Talks LONDON, May 9 (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson and British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin met today to discuss ways of winning the cold war. Acheson came by plane from Paris, where he talked yesterday with French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman and agreed that the United States would give military and economic aid to keep warring Indochina out of the communist column. Acheson and Schuman also were reported in agreement on giving more political and economic freedom to Western Germany by easing the occupation law under which the Big Three control their German ex-enemies. One of the problems the U.S. and British ministers were to examine was similar to that of Indochina—the communist uprising against Britain in Malaya, source of much of the world's rubber and tin. Big Three While Bevin and Acheson will discuss these problems together, most major decisions probably will await the arrival of Schuman for the three-day Big Three meeting beginning Thursday. The trio's forthcoming talks are described as the most important since the war. They are marked by a great change in western diplomatic attitudes. Previous conferences have been held either with the Russians present or with the West still hoping that Kremlin concessions might ensure peace. The belief is widespread now that the cold war is a lasting condition and that there is no short cut to a settlement with Russia. The result is expected to be new strong policies aimed at winning the cold conflict for the democracies. GAZETTE SUBSCRIBERS If you miss your paper or the paper is not put where you would like it, please telephone us. Our carrier boys are new at this business. But they are alert and anxious to serve you. So bear with us. We promise good delivery. Native Sons Meet Tonight Plans to honor Past-president Alexis Pelous of the Native Sons will be discussed at this evening's meeting of the Mother Colony Parlor, No. 281 at the Mother Colony House restaurant. Also on the agenda will be discussion of the Mother Colony Memorial dedications slated for July 16. The local chapted will send two delegates to the 73rd Grand Parlor Session at Chico, May 15 through May 18 it was announced today. Delegates are Loren Wagner of Anaheim and Charles Tuffree of Placentia. First alternate is Leonard Schwacofer, editor of the "Grizzly Bear", and second alternate is Ben Clases of Fullerton, secretary of the parlor. Grand officers for the coming year will be elected at the state meeting. GLENDALE, May 9 (AP)—Louis Saperstein, 70, father of Abe Saperstein, owner and coach of the Harlem Globestrotters basketball team, died at his home here yesterday. He moved to California six months ago from Chicago, Elks' Prexy to Call On Local Lodge Robert J. Craine, president of the California Elks Association will address members of the heim Elks Lodge and visitors other parts of the Southland;nesday night, according to L. Ashleigh, secretary-man the Anaheim Lodge. Speech is scheduled for 8 dinner, starting at 6:30, wcede the state Elks preside. Craine's speech will be two Ashleigh said. The assoc president will present a diie the state Elks' program with phasis on how local lodg work with it, and he will co with a Mother's Day, observe. The Elks band will offer Mother's Day music for the ing. Among the guests Wednesday night will be Harry D. Riley president of the California Association. Exalted Ruler Lloyd Ve the Anaheim Lodge will over the meeting. LOS ANGELES, May 9 Memorial Services will be held tomorrow at the University of fornia at Los Angeles for Drence A. Dykstra, Provost, died Saturday. Private funeral services held yesterday at Laguna where the nated educator d a heart attack. He was 67. Prior to coming to UCI 1944, Dr. Dykstra was pre of the University of Wisconsin AZETTE The Weather Clear today, tonight and Wednesday. Warmer today. Y 9, 1950 Only 50c Per Month No. 29 Two Killed In Accident At Newport County traffic accidents resulted in death for two and injuries for three more yesterday. Two were dead as a result of a collision between a motor scooter and an automobile at Newport Boulevard and Albert Place in Costa Mesa at 7:17 p.m. yesterday. George Lee, 34, 1640 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, operator of the scooter, was killed instantly and his passenger, Dorothy Jean Russell, 30, 15622 South Quigley Lane, Santa Ana, died four hours later at the Santa Ana Community hospital. According to the California Highway patrol, driver of the automobile, William E. Havens, 22, was making a U turn at the intersection when Lee's scooter struck the side of the car. Lee and Miss Russell hurtled through the air and struck the pavement. Both bodies are at the Grauel Mortuary, Costa Mesa, pending an inquest. Jerry Miller of Forest Home, driver of a car which ran into a ditch and struck a power pole on John Stranahan Merchants' Day On Wednesday; Meeting Tonite "The Future Belongs to Us" will be the topic of a talk to be given this evening by John Stranahan. Public relations consultant for the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at the Fremont School auditorium, starting at 8 p.m. It will be an open meeting and a kick-off for tomorrow's Retail Merchants Day—the third special Elks’ Prexy to Call On Local Lodge Robert J. Craine, president of the California Elks Association, will address members of the Anaheim Elks Lodge and visitors from other parts of the Southland Wednesday night, according to Warren A. Ashleigh, secretary-manger of the Anaheim Lodge. Craine’s speech is scheduled for 8 p.m. Ainner, starting at 6:30, will prede the state Elks president. Craine’s speech will be two-fold, Ashleigh said. The association president will present a digest of the state Elks’ program with emphasis on how local lodges can work with it, and he will conclude with a Mother’s Day observance. The Elks band will offer special mother’s Day music for the meeting. Among the guests Wednesday night will be Harry D. Riley, vice-president of the California Elks Association. Exalted Ruler Lloyd Verry of the Anaheim Lodge will preside over the meeting. LOS ANGELES, May 9 (F)—Memorial Services will be held today at the University of California at Los Angeles for Dr. Clarce A. Dykstra, Provost, who led Saturday. Private funeral services were held yesterday at Laguna Beach, where the nated educator died of heart attack. He was 67. Prior to coming to UCLA in 14, Dr. Dykstra was president the University of Wisconsin. According to the California Highway patrol, driver of the automobile, William E. Havens, 22, was making a U turn at the intersection when Lee’s scooter struck the side of the car. Lee and Miss Russell hurtled through the air and struck the pavement. Both bodies are at the Grauel Mortuary, Costa Mesa, pending an inquest. Jerry Miller of Forest Home, driver of a car which ran into a ditch and struck a power pole on Tustin Avenue, south of Taft Avenue near Olive suffered major injuries. Accident occurred at 4:25 p.m. yesterday. Also seriously injured in the wreck was Robert Martin, 23, of Redlands. Norvall McGregor, 21, of San Bernardino, escaped with minor injuries. The three were taken to St. Joseph hospital. Settle $20,000 Traffic Suit Settlement out of court ended litigation of a $20,000 Anaheim traffic case in superior court yesterday, just as the suit was ready for trial before a jury. Superior Judge Raymond Thompson approved a $3000 compromise in favor of William D. Clark, 19, Fullerton, who had sued, through his father, J. B. Clark, for more than $20,000 damages. Suit was based on injuries received by young Clark last July 31 when the car in which he was a passeenger went off the pavement and struck a tree on Placentia avenue near South street, at the edge of Anaheim. The car was being driven by Gary Kemp, 15, of Fullerton. David H. Krueger, of Whittier, owner of the car, was named defendant in the suit. Trinidad, Colorado, is a trade center for lumber, oils, mining and agriculture. On Wednesday, Meeting Tonite “The Future Belongs to Us” will be the topic of a talk to be given this evening by John Stranahan. public relations consultant for the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at the Fremont School auditorium, starting at 8 p.m. It will be an open meeting and a kick-off for tomorrow’s Retail Merchants Day—the third special day of Anaheim’s Civic Progress Week. On Wednesday, the retail merchants will have four orange juice stands on downtown street corners for thirsty shoppers. Eight high school co-eds are scheduled to serve as hostesses. Highlight of the day will be the selection of the oldest mother, the youngest mother, and the mother with the most children. Mother’s may enter contest by registering at any Anaheim store tomorrow. Winners will receive electrical appliances at Friday’s luncheon meeting of the Lions. Baseball Flashes BOSTON, May 9 (F)—Mel Parnell pitched the Boston Red Sox into a first place tie with Detroit today by whipping the Tigers, 6-1, with the help of homers by Bobby Doerr and Walt Dropo. Virgil Trucks was the losing pitcher. CHICAGO, May 9 (F)—Lefty Johnny Schmitz stopped the New York Giants with three hits today, 6-0, as Chicago took the series finale. Manager Leo Durocher, second Baseman Eddie Stanky and Pitcher Sheldon Jones were thumbed out of the game during a seventh inning argument. Trade in Anaheim and savel