anaheim-gazette 1950-05-16

Fish Story Bill Wallop catches the fish “that usually gets away”—see picture Page 5. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim’s FIRST Newspaper ANAH Soap Boxers - Get Entry Blanks Now "Calling all boys!" Want a trip to Akron, Ohio? Then get busy and sign up for the National Soap Box Derby. You can be a winner in this. the "Greatest Amateur Racing event in the World." This year the Soap Box Derby is being sponsored in Anaheim by the Anaheim Gazette and the Anaheim Optimists under the guidance of Cone Brothers Chevrolet agency. To be eligible, you must be 11 to 15 years (inclusive) on the date of the Soap Box Derby finals at Akron, Ohio, which is August 13. You build and drive your own car. Suggested designs are available, but you can use your own if it meets official specifications. Aside from wheels and steering system, you are allowed to spend up to six dollars on your racer. heim Optimists under the guidance of Cone Brothers Chevrolet agency. To be eligible, you must be 11 to 15 years (inclusive) on the date of the Soap Box Derby finals at Akron, Ohio, which is August 13. You build and drive your own car. Suggested designs are available, but you can use your own if it meets official specifications. Aside from wheels and steering system, you are allowed to spend up to six dollars on your racer. Local sponsors are being lined up to help you with your car. Get entry blanks and rule books at the Anaheim Gazette, 259 E. Center st., Cone Chevrolet Agency, 215 N. Los Angeles st., Hometown Printers, 338 W. Center st., Brodie's House of Lights, 112 N. Los Angeles st., Rigby's Jewelers, 119 E. Center st. Put Unifying Of School Districts Off Unification of the elementary school districts of the Anaheim Union high school in one district has been deferred pending the completion of a survey by the State Department of Education. This action was taken at a dinner meeting held last evening at the Laurel school, Los Alamitos by the county committee on school district re-organization. Attending the meeting were 57 school trustees and administrators representing the schools concerned. George Hale and John Branigan of the State Department of Education attended also. This was the third such meeting to be held on the question of unification. Districts have been evenly split on the question. Some of the western districts have favored a unionization of several districts for the purpose of erecting a junior high school while others want the complete unification under one administrative head. County Superintendent of School Linton T. Simmons discussed junior high schools with the group. Truman Taunts GOP to Improve ... SO THEY BAKED A CAKE—O. F. Hanson, manager of America, blows out 30 candles representing his 30 years with the left), and bank employees (standing l. to r.) Jean Chamberlain Betty Albin give him moral support. WEDDING BELLS rang fifty years ago today for the Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Schmeltzer of 318 S. Lemon street. They have been residents of Anaheim since 1910 when the Reverend accepted a call to the pastorate of Zion Lutheran church. (Gazette Photo by Funseth) Golden Wedding Bells Ring For Rev. & Mrs. Schmelze Truman Taunts GOP to Improve On 'Fair Deal' ABOARD TRUMAN Train (AP) —President Truman, making the last speech of his cross-country tour to a Cumberland, Md., crowd, challenged Republicans today to "come up with something better" than his "Fair Deal." Mr. Truman said it is "a tragic thing" that jobless conditions exist in such cities as Cumberland while the rest of the country is "prosperous." The president said his program to aid small business would make federal aid available and help local officials get new industry. "Small companies," he said, "find it hard to raise the money they need to expand." The talk was the 57th Mr. Truman has made in his 6000-mile "non-political" trip to the Northwest and back. His special train was due in Washington at 2:30 p.m. (EST). Campaign Heats President Truman's appeal in Chicago last night for the ouster of "obstructionists" and his advice to the Republicans that they "come out for something" stirred the 1950 campaigning to new warmth today. Republicans sent Senator Taft of Ohio into the battle. He will reply tonight (at 8:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight time) with what the GOP thinks of Mr. Truman's spring Golden Wedding Bells Ring For Rev. & Mrs. Schmelzer Golden wedding bells are ringing today for the Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer of 318 S. Lemon street. They were married May 16, 1900, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon. The Schmelzer's have lived in Anaheim since February 14, 1909, when the Reverend accepted a call to the pastoral office of Zion Lutheran church. He served in this capacity until his retirement in 1941. When they first came to Anaheim it was just a little countrytown—dirt streets, hitching posts and plank sidewalks. The membership of the church was only 17. They witnessed the growth of the city and of the church. At the time of Rev. Schmelzer's retirement the congregation totaled 500; a school had been founded and an old folks home established. They both recalled the problem of the first auto in the congregation when they came here in 1909. "The owner had to build a garage for it in back of the church to keep curiosity seekers off it while he was attending services," related Rev. Schmelzer. Mrs. Schmelzer still thinks the plain old simple orange is the one single thing she likes best about Southern California. I thought they were wonderful when I first came here and I still do," she said. Both were active during the war—Rev. Schmelzer in the USO and Mrs. Schmelzer in the Red Cross. She headed the surgical dressing division of the local chapter. Rev. Schmelzer graduated from Concordia Seminary in Springfield Ill., in 1898. His first church wives three children living—Lester of Orange; Victor of Angeles and Ruth (Mrs. Louise Lugar) of Anaheim. Their fifth child, Esther, passed away at the age of 17, November 19, 1922. They are the proud grandparents of Joyce Lugar and Joan Schmelzer. County Medics Meet at Elks Club Tonight The annual spring postgraduate seminar of the Orange County Medical association will be held this evening at the Anaheim Elks club. An expected 100 people are expected to attend and hear of the latest scientific advances in the field of medicine. Presiding over the meeting will be A. H. Wrightman, M.D., president of the association. G. Emmett Raitt, M.D., vice-president program chairman. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 NAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1950 Sewers Over With Critical To Our Readers: The Gazette is now printing some 6, newspapers daily which are being deliver to your homes by our carrier boys or are ing delivered by mail outside Anaheim. That is quite a load of newspapers our corps of carrier boys to handle ev day, but they have been at it with gusto a good spirit. Next week, however, will be their we We are going to stop delivery to every ho to enable the carriers to settle into th regular routes—and to get home for din Bank Employees Honor Hanson O. E. Hanson, manager of the Bank of America branch in Anaheim, was honored yesterday afternoon by his employees on the occasion of his 30th anniversary at the local bank. He and his wife were feted at an informal party and were presented a cake with 30 candles commemorating his years of service here. Hanson started as teller in 1920 with what was then the First National Bank of Anaheim. In 1921 he was promoted to assistant cashier and was made cashier in 1926. In 1937 he was named manager of the Anaheim branch of the Bank of America. The Anaheim banker has been actively engaged in the financial field since 1911 when he took a job as bookkeeper and stenographer at the Dazey State Bank in Dazey, North Dakota. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War I. Observe Church’s 77th Year with Birthday Party A vaudeville show featured St. Michael’s Episcopal church’s 77th birthday party last evening in the parish hall. Climax of the evening was the acceptance of the cake by “Mike Parish” portrayed by Victor Loly. The Men's Club sponsored the show which included acts and skits. That is quite a load of newspapers our corps of carrier boys to handle every day, but they have been at it with gusto and good spirit. Next week, however, will be their week. We are going to stop delivery to every hour to enable the carriers to settle into the regular routes—and to get home for dinner on time! So we invite you to clip out the accompanying subscription blank, fill it in, and mail it to us so that you will continue to receive the Gazette next week. If you prefer you can telephone 2206, or drop a card to Anaheim Gazette 259 East Center, Anaheim, Calif. Just say "Start my Gazette." The subscription price is 50c per month, or $5 for a year in advance. All scripts begin as of May 22 if we receive them before that time. The Gazette is easily Southern California’s best newspaper buy. And, we continue to invite you to help us make the Gazette Anaheim’s family newspaper by telephoning us news—and small Anaheim Gazette 259 East Center St. Anaheim, California Please start my subscription to the daily Gazette. ☐ I prefer to pay the carrier 50 cents a month. ☐ I prefer to have a year's subscription in advance. ☐ I live outside Anaheim. Please mail me, $5 for a year's subscription. Name ... Address ... Birthday Party A vaudeville show featured St. Michael’s Episcopal church’s 77th birthday party last evening in the parish hall. Climax of the evening was the acceptance of the cake by “Mike Parish” portrayed by Victor Loly. The Men's Club sponsored the show which included acts and skits presented by the various organizations of the church. Finale to the show was a minstrel number with members of the Men's Club done up in black face. Ronald Brandon was Mr. Interlocutor and had as his deep-hued cohorts: Jeff inliamPJ, iobf cohorts: Jeff Palin, Jim Debble, Bert Arnold, Wes Mendoza, Howard Schaeffler and Fred Debble. Palin sang "In the Evening by the Moonlight;" fellow end-man, Wes Mendoza gave with "Old Black Joe." "Balboa in '29" was the show-stopper with bathing beauties of the St. Agnes Guild decked out in the fashions of that day. They did their routine to "By the Sea," was sung by Mrs. Bert Beard. The chorus line included Mrs. Kuchel, Mrs. Caverly, Mrs. Rossburg, Mrs. Conklin, Mrs. Shaw and was under the direction of Mrs. Joe Thompson. Great dramatic heights were attained in an act entitled, “Timorous Tom and Bad Bill” dealing with mortgages, Little Nell and the advantages of a higher education. Members of the cast were: Alex Deverell, Timorous Tommy, Bob Long, Bad Bill, Jeff Palin, (Continued on Page 2) Baseball Flashes BROOKLYN (P)—Lefty Preacher Roe became the first Brooklyn Dodger pitcher in two weeks to hurl a complete game today as he defeated the St. Louis Cardinals on four hits, 3-1. Vaudeville a la Colonist At High School Thursday Word has it that something is cooking up at the high school. Something that’ll satisfy the pallet of the most discriminating epicurean. And it all comes off Thursday night. Entrees galore, described by the French as “c'est magrifique” or why eat in Fullerton when the beans are so good in Anaheim? In case you haven’t heard, it's Anaheim high school's version of the Orpheum circuit—it's called "Musical Menu." You'll find it to be vaudeville at its best with the kid down the street doing the Charleston; the little girl next door in the chorus and the pooches that trample your flowers in an animal act. Drama Club “Musical Menu” is this year's production of the Drama Club and is under the direction of Miss Louise Hitt. Cast includes club members as well as members of the faculty, student body and the Rotary Club quartet tossed in for good measure. Locale of the production restaurant in the International settlement of San Francisco production numbers listed as trees on a program-like menu is it a menu-like program? O'Nickle is the headwaiter and Rotarians are his singing corpse-slingers. The menu has been designed meet the demands of the cosmopolitan clientele with everything from Hawaiian Fruit Cake to Corn-on-the-cob served. Here's the line-up: Southern fried chicken (Rotary cater); Ham (we've got a lot of T-Bone steak (western garbage songs); Chef's salad (magic Shrimp creole (basin strength French pastry (classical basil demi'tasse (S. American); Charleston); Hawaiian Fruit Cocktail (hula). Still hungry. Admission is 50 cents. Rentations may be obtained extra charge by calling the school. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE The Weather Southern California—Mostly cloudy with afternoon sunshine west portion. Mostly clear with afternoon cloudiness east portion. Little change in temperature today or Wednesday. Overflow; City Faced Critical Health Problem. Propose Construction of New Trunk Sewer; Cost $2½ Million Anaheim and Orange County are faced with a critical sanitation problem, it was reported this morning by Nelson Launer, general manager of the Orange County Joint Outfall Sewer System. Launer made the alarming report today that the Euclid trunk sewer is now at capacity—months before the summer peak flow will start. Leaders of industry were being contacted today by Joint Outfall Sewer officials in an attempt to control the industrial waste now being carried in the system. First reports indicate that full cooperation in meeting this serious emergency will be extended. Affects Health Faced with this serious problem of sanitation affecting the health Major General Field Harris, general of Air Corps, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, will be a featured speaker at the special Armed Forces day luncheon, this Friday at the Anaheim Elks club, according to announcement today by Edward Power, Armed Forces Day Project officer. The luncheon serves as an Anaheim prelude to a national celebration of Armed Forces day on Saturday, May 20. Styled as a joint meeting of Elks, Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, the meeting is open to the public. Reservations can be made through Joe Critchfield, luncheon committee hhairman. Also on the program is Commander Warren C. Hall, U.S. Navy, submarine expert and skipper of the Naval Reserve activities in the Long Beach area. Commander Hall will speak on the snorkel submarine equipment of the type used on an undersea craft (Continued on Page 2) John Phillips Leaders of industry were being contacted today by Joint Outfall Sewer officials in an attempt to control the industrial waste now being carried in the system. First reports indicate that full cooperation in meeting this serious emergency will be extended. Affects Health Faced with this serious problem of sanitation affecting the health and economic life of thousands of people in this area, the directors of the JOS have been working for the past six months on the construction of the proposed Magnolia trunk sewer line, according to Launer. Cost of construction has been estimated at $2½ million by Design Engineer Burt Ellis. Anaheim's share of this amount is $550,000. In addition the people of this city will be called upon to authorize an additional $200,000 for improvement and expansion of existing domestic lines. Total bond issue to be voted in Anaheim is $750,000 and will result in a tax rate of 20 cents. Postponed The Magnolia line was originally put on the boards before the war. Shortage of materials forced its postponement, then formation of the Orange county sanitation districts resulted in it being completely dropped. However with the development of controversy and stalemate in the county-wide sanitation program causing delay of construction, the JOS has been forced to resume construction plans. When completed the Magnolia line will be absorbed by the county-wide program as an integral part of that system. "Expediency" "Construction of the Magnolia line is no way a departure from the county-wide sanitation program but strictly a matter of expediency", said Launer who is also administrative officer of the county program. Launer said this morning that directors of the JOS have agreed on a plan for construction of the Magnolia line and that it has been approved by a reputable firm of bond attorneys. Colonist Thursday locale of the production is a restaurant in the International Element of San Francisco with production numbers listed as en-ons on a program-like menu or a menu-like program? Clyde Kyle is the headwaiter and the varians are his singing corps of n-slingers. The menu has been designed to meet the demands of the most metropolitan clientele with every ing from Hawaiian Fruit Cocktail to Corn-on-the-cob being used. Here's the line-up: South-fried chicken (Rotary quarrel); Ham (we've got a lot of it); bone steak (western garb and burgers); Chef's salad (magician); Imp creole (basin street); Dutch pastry (classical ballet); L'tasse (S. American); corn carleston; Hawaiian Fruit kettail (hula). Still hungry? Admission is 50 cents. Reservations may be obtained at no charge by calling the high school. Phillips Plans County Tour Before Primary Congresman John Phillips, U.S. representative from Orange, Riverside and Imperial counties, will return to Orange county May 25 for a brief campaign tour before the primary election June 6, it was announced today by A. H. (Gus) Allen, chairman of the Phillips for Congress Committee. The veteran congressman, now completing his fourth term in Washington, plans to spend several days in the county talking in almost every community. Mr. Phillips will continue his reports to the people on the national picture, legislation, and the (Continued on Page 2) Launer said this morning that directors of the JOS have agreed on a plan for construction of the Magnolia line and that it has been approved by a reputable firm of bond attorneys. Lie and Stalin Talk 90 Minutes In the Kremlin MOSCOW (F)—Prime Minister Joseph Stalin and United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie talked for 90 minutes at the Kremlin last night. The conference climaxed the "save the U.N." mission which brought Lie half-way round the world to see the Russian leader. Diplomats speculated that China's representation in the U.N. was a major topic. No details of the talks were disclosed. Russians have refused to participate in any U.N. organization in which Chiang Kai-Shek's government of Mao Tze-Tung be recognized as China's representative in the United Nations. With Lie and Stalin at the meeting were Vice-Premier V. M. Molotov and Foreign Minister Andrei Y. Vishinsky. The inter-(Continued on Page 2) Spade Cooley Will be Here Tomorrow Spade Cooley, who will be in Anaheim May 29 to help the 20-30 Club swell its Youth-Recreation Fund, will be in town tomorrow afternoon between 2:30 and 3 to autograph his latest recordings at the Baton Music Store, W. Center street. Free candy will be given to all the kids.