anaheim-gazette 1950-05-25

Ballman’s Opens In Buena Park Opening of the new Buena Park store of Ballman's Appliances of Anaheim is set for this Friday and Saturday at 6313 Manchester ave., near Grand, according to announcement today by William "Bill" Ballman, owner. Like the Anaheim store, the new Buena Park establishment will feature famous lines of appliances and television, including Frigidaire, Maytag and Hoffman. Free souvenirs and other prizes will be offered in observance of the opening of the store, Ballman said. Salesmanager for the Buena Park store will be Darrell Anderson, who has been with the firm for the past five years. Ballman, who lives at 848 N. Clementine st., is a former resident of Buena Park. His Anaheim store was established about a year ago. Previously he was in the same line of business in Brea. LOS ANGELES (AP) — April's tourists showered $20,484,000 on southern California businessmen, reports the All-Year club. The influx during the month was estimated at 172,500 persons. The U. S. Bureau of Land Management administers 125,000,000 acres of forested public land in Alaska. GRAND OPENING OF THE ‘NEW’ GREATER ANAHEIM MARKETS improvements, interior and exterior, have recently been completed a hall. New owners of the grocery and vegetable departments are Wra R. Kilduff who has been in the same location for 15 years. 'Discover' Star Of Light Opera On Gazette Staff By BOB FUNSETH On a couple of occasions I have had the pleasure of accompanying Mrs. Margaret Spencer Besler to the high school auditorium in order that we might “report” on stage events. And, tonight we will be in Fullerton to view “Cyrano de Discover Star Of Light Opera On Gazette Staff By BOB FUNSETH On a couple of occasions I have had the pleasure of accompanying Mrs. Margaret Spencer Besler to the high school auditorium in order that we might "report" on stage events. And, tonight we will be in Fullerton to view "Cyrano de Bergerac." Each time I have had a strong suspicion that there not only was a story on the stage, but a story sitting right alongside me. She simply has the personality and conversational ability of a person who has been places and done things. So, recently, we sort of talked matters over. And, I came to the conclusion that Ted Kuchel may or may not have known it, but when he induced Max Besler to come to Anaheim as assistant publisher of the Gazette he also was bringing to Anaheim a package of talent the likes of which Anaheim hasn't seen in a coon's age. It is a little difficult to get Margaret to talk about herself. She is so intensely interested in her husband and her two-year-old son, Max, that she wants to discuss them all the time. Incidentally, yesterday was Little Max's birthday—and mama baked a cake! Before the arrival of the Besler's baby, Margaret (Spencer) spent several years as one of the nation's leading operetta prima donnas. The number of musicals she has done is about as long as Center st. And, she has done network radio and television and has been soloist with symphony orchestras. She has written magazine articles (published, too) on operatta and on opera in English. She has coached operetta and opera performers in their roles, and the list of her acquaintances among stage and opera folk is pretty impressive. Margaret has been trying to hide her talents during the two months she has been in Anaheim. But you can't fool neighbors. The other day one of her neighbors came in to the Gazette to take out a subscription. The neighbor reported to us that there was a new young lady up in the neighborhood on Mills dr., who had a soprano singing voice that had had more tutoring than a person gets in the high school glee club or in Young Miss Margaret Spencer of Manhattan, Kansas, was something of a child piano prodigy winning her first piano contest at the age of five years. She developed her music (also ballet, harp, and organ) until she was graduated from high school. Upon graduation she was offered scholarships by 10 major music schools and college departments throughout the nation. She settled on the Cincinnati College of Music and began work as a piano student. Along about her second year it seems the college was staging a production of the opera "Magic Flute"—only they didn't have a good coloratura soprano who could negotiate the difficult trills and runs. You guessed it, Margaret, the pianist, stepped forth and sang the role. And, it must have been good because all the Cincinnati newspapers raved about it. Thereupon, singing lessons were added to the pianist's studies. Later, she was given voice and opera scholarships at the Peabody Con- Margaret has been trying to hide her talents during the two months she has been in Anaheim. But you can't fool neighbors. The other day one of her neighbors came in to the Gazette to take out a subscription. The neighbor reported to us that there was a new young lady up in the neighborhood on Mills dr., who had a soprano singing voice that had had more tutoring than a person gets in the high school glee club or in the church choir. When we asked the neighbor how she knew so much about it, she replied that the mystery voice sings when she washes the dishes (and the baby) and it all comes out of the kitchen window. Well, that was the Gazette's Margaret. And, as I piece it together, here is the way her story runs: Thereupon, singing lessons were added to the pianist's studies. Later, she was given voice and opera scholarships at the Peabody Conservatory of Music at Baltimore (which, incidentally, is the alma mater of Anaheim's pianoforte expert: Singin' Sam, the Kit Kat man). Skip a year or so. We now find the ex-pianist singing leading roles in English with the Philadelphia Opera co. Next, she's on Broadway in "Rosalinda" (a musical comedy adaptation of "der Fledermaus" or "The Bat" by J. Strauss). Then, she is in San Francisco and Los Angeles singing another version of "The Bat" called "The Rose Masque." The Los Angeles papers thought she was tops. The Times said, among other things: "She has a brilliant coloratura voice... sparkling like champagne, and a delectable pert way about her that captivated all present." Back to Broadway, then on tours and so on, is the way the story develops. Among other things, we find she set an attendance record at the famous St. Louis Municipal Opera in "The Great Waltz," in which she and Mack Harrell, of the Metropolitan Opera, were stars. The show only attracted 15,000 person per night for two weeks. The list of cities and shows in which Margaret has appeared run to some length. The cities: Chicago, New York Detroit, Washington, St. Louis Dallas, San Francisco, Memphis Pittsburgh, and way points. The shows: "The Great Waltz," "Blossom Time," "Naughty Manetta," "Robin Hood," "Mlle Mo ATER ANAHEIM MARKET is scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Extensive recently been completed at the market located at 225 E. Center St., across from the cityable departments are Wray and Leason Pomeroy; owner of the meat department is James on for 15 years. Gazette Photos by Funseth Hello! ANAHEIM by NANCY NEWCOMER At last I've got a kitchen I can love . . . 12'x7'6". It's far from new but has lots and lots of cupboards, plus a cooler and even when the sink is clogged up, I'm happy with it. But with all this rpace I'd better keep the refrigerator cleared of everything from discarded baby teeth to last month's P-TA notice . . . lest the family have proof positive I'm a lousy housekeeper. Why don't they make refrigerators with slanting tops so we can't mess 'em up . . . Gals with deep freezers have the same trouble. When they want a package of frozen chops they have to move the mending basket, a sack of oranges, a stack of newspapers, and three milk bottles before they can open the thing . . . but I'm still jealous. We moved into our big old house Saturday, welcomed guests to Sunday dinner, attended a party Monday and had a birthday party for the second son yesterday . . . Maybe next week the curtains will go up. After all a gal can hang a curtain any old day. Thoughts while sorting out things: Wonder if we'll ever need our baby's outgrown clothes . . . D'ya suppose any or all the Dionne quintuplets will get a birthday gift from a boy-friend when they become 16 Sunday??? CAREER—Margaret Besler, Gazette Drama critic, helps son, Max, Jr., celebrate his second last night. Mrs. Besler gave up a brilliant career on the stage, two years ago, in order to full time to her "new career." (Miss Margaret Spencer Pittan, Kansas, was some child piano prodigy win first piano contest at the five years. She developed (also ballet, harp, and until she was graduated school. Graduation she was offerships by 10 major music college departments at the nation. She set the Cincinnati College of Music began work as a piano about her second year it college was staging an of the opera "Magic only they didn't have aatura soprano who could handle the difficult drills and messed it, Margaret, the stepped forth and sang And, it must have been because all the Cincinnati artists raved about it. Upon, singing lessons were the pianist's studies. Latias given voice and opera skills at the Peabody Conducted. So, we discussed household matters. I can attest personally to the fact she does cook a delectable meal (and on the spur of the moment) and her little home on N. Olive st. is fast becoming an attractively conceived dwelling. The Student Prince,' "The Pink Lady,' 'Sweethearts," "Madame Pompadour," "Babes in Toyland," "The New Moon," "Sari," "The Desert Song," and several other well-loved operettas. We figured you music lovers might be interested in some of her views on the stage. So, we thought a propitious subject to ask such an artist would be a question on opera. We combed our crew cut in true drama critic style and launched forth into what we believed was a good technical discussion of the opera. Whereupon the little lady airily waved her hand and said, "Some day we can get out the scrapbooks and have a good theatrical discussion; but, do you know, right now it is much more important to dwell on good recipes and what color the drapes should be, etc. . ." So, we discussed household matters. I can attest personally to the fact she does cook a delectable meal (and on the spur of the moment) and her little home on N. Olive st. is fast becoming an attractively conceived dwelling. lished way back in 1907. O. Henry short story in a book by O. Henry called "Hearts of the West," probably got about $100 to $300 for the story, and he died in 1912 without realizing he had created a gold mine. Today some $5,000,000 is invested in the Cisco Kid, now billed as "The Robin Hood of the Golden West." He is heard over some 300 radio stations, he stars in six movies a year, and he is also making 52 television films. Thirty kinds of Cisco Kid merchandise, ranging from coloring books to dungarees and holsters, are being marketed. "We expect to sell $10,000,000 worth of Cisco Kid merchandise this year," said a business spokesman for the mythical Border Robin Hood. "And we feel that in 1951 it may reach $80,000,000. There doesn't seem to be any limit to the interest in western characters." The Cisco Kid has been played by four different film actors. Warner Baxter won an academy award in the role in 1931. He was followed by Cesar Romero and Gilbert Roland. to Sunday dinner, attended a party Monday and had a birthday party for the second son yesterday ... Maybe next week the curtains will go up. After all a gal can hang a curtain any old day. Thoughts while sorting out things: Wonder if we'll ever need our baby's outgrown clothes ... D'ya suppose any or all the Dionne quintuplets will get a birthday gift from a boy-friend when they become 16 Sunday?? ... Why do men razz women over the length of their skirts when neckties have lengthened drasticly ... during the last 20 years ... Doesn't Congressman John Phillips wear the darlingest boots! ! ... Wish mom were here The formula of the Cisco Kid stories is simplicity itself. He and his comic companion, Pancho played by Leo Carrillo, get involved in some adventure in which they are mistaken as villain They always clear up the mystery after some hard-riding and bang bang, and emerge war heroes. "The most we can shoot is on villain a picture," said Renald "That's all we're allowed. After that it gets too gory. "We can't smoke, or take a drink—and we have an awful time even getting in a kiss with a girl The kids wants action and laugh—and that's what we give them Television has made the worst hazardous for the stars, they no longer can use doubles. "Now we have to do our own fights to get the closeups." Renald said. "Last January I got in a fight with a young actor who didn't know the technique of movie fighting." "He came too close as I clipped him, and he was out for half hour." "Some of the stunts are pretty dangerous. Last year I had a sad horn go through me. A cow poke fired a blank accidentally front of my horse, and it reared and fell on me." The horses themselves take films more seriously than the cow of the opera "Magic" only they didn’t have a tratura soprano who could the difficult trills and suggested it, Margaret, the stepped forth and sang And, it must have been cause all the Cincinnati ers raved about it. upon, singing lessons were the pianist’s studies. Lathas given voice and opera hips at the Peabody Control of Music at Baltimore incidentally, is the alma of Anaheim’s pianoforte Singin’ Sam, the Kit Kat a year or so. We now find pianist singing leading English with the PhilaOpera co. Next, she’s on play in “Rosalinda” (a musiedy adaptation of “der aus” or “The Bat” by J. Then, she is in San Frandel Los Angeles singing annersion of “The Bat” called se Masque.” The Los Anpers thought she was tops. Times said, among other has at brilliant coloranice . . . sparkling like agne, and a delectable way about her that captivall present.” No Broadway, then on tours, is the way the story deing other things, we find she attendance record at the falou Louis Municipal Opera in great Waltz,” in which she Jack Harrell, of the MetroOpera, were stars. The only attracted 15,000 persons at for two weeks. List of cities and shows in Margaret has appeared runs length. cities: Chicago, New York, Washington, St. Louis, San Francisco, Memphis, Burgh, and way points. shows: “The Great Waltz,” am Time,” “Naughty MariRobin Hood,” “Mlle Mo- waved her hand and said, “Someday we can get out the scrapbooks and have a good theatrical discussion; but, do you know, right now it is much more important to dwell on good recipes and what color the drapes should be, etc...” So, we discussed household matters. I can attest personally to the fact she does cook a delectable meal (and on the spur of the moment) and her little home on N. Olive st. is fast becoming an attractively conceived dwelling. Although she and her husband and baby boy have been here only two months, Margaret likes Anaheim, enjoys the folks she has met, and is quite taken by the climate. She finds it much to her liking to settle down and just take care of her son and his father. The Beslers were high school sweethearts in Manhattan, Kansas. But, they were married in Bayonne, N. J., before the war while she was living in New York City and he was a reporter in Washington, D. C. I could say much more about this pleasant newcomer to Anaheim, but we all will have a chance to become acquainted with her through her reporting of drama and music events for the Gazette. Hal-Boyle NEW YORK (P)—The cowboy industry is big business today. And if you want to strike it rich you no longer have to discover oil—just sit down and dream up a cowboy character the kiddies will go for. He’ll produce more lasting wealth than any oil well, because a good fictional cowboy never wears out or grows old. For example, take “the Cisco Kid,” who is bid of the leading rivals of Hopalong Cassidy for the heart of American boyhood. Like Hopalong, the Cisco Kid began mildly enough and now is reaching epidemic proportions. He first spurred into public view as a minor character in a fight with a young actor who didn’t know the technique for movie fighting. “He came too close as I clipped him, and he was out for half an hour. “Some of the stunts are pretty dangerous. Last year I had a sad horn go through me. A cow poke fired a blank accidentally front of my horse, and it reared and fell on me.” The horses themselves take the films more seriously than the cowboys. “They become camera conscious,” said Renaldo, “and there is a crowd watching, that start prancing around and showing off. They are regular hams.” Hello! ANAHEIM NANCY NEWCOMER I've got a kitchen I can use 12x176". It's far from has lots and lots of cupulas a cooler and even sink is clogged up, I'm with it. But with all this better keep the refrigerated of everything from baby teeth to last TA notice . . . lest the prove positive I'm a seekeeper. Don't they make refrig-with slanting tops so mess 'em up . . . Gals keep freezers have the double. When they want age of frozen chops they move the mending basack of oranges, a stack papers, and three milk before they can open . . . but I'm still moved into our big old Saturday, welcomed guests by dinner, attended a party and had a birthday party second son yesterday . . . next week the curtains will after all a gal can hang a any old day. While sorting out Wonder if we'll ever need it's outgrown clothes . . . suppose any or all the quintuplets will get a gift from a boy-friend they become 16 Sunday??? ANAHEIM GAZETTE Page 7 Anaheim Gazette, Thursday, May 25, 1950 to help me do this and take care of the kids and stuff . . No problem to meet the new neighbors . . Sonny pulls pigtails and mamas come running . . Ouch! my aching back! Tuesday is Memorial Day. Those whose lives we commemorate that day, died so that we might go on free to live the American way . . Family picnics surely are an important part of our way of life . . whether we eat grilled steaks or peanut butter sandwiches. (Ugh! this stuff sticks to the roof of my mouth.) If you're an old timer family, invite some newcomers to picnic with you . . If you're a newcomer, do forget your salt. You meet grand folks in picnic places by forgetting your can opener, matches, or salt . . You never know when you'll meet someone from "back home" by just saying, "Please, may we borrow some salt??" Our "new" home gives us our own orange trees . We can reach oranges from the upstairs bedrooms! We, who were raised on and near Iowa corn now are orange growers. (Say, aren't those Florida oranges licky?) We long hoped for this day when we could pick our very own orange and have need to thank no one . . except God. BLAMES PARENTS LOS ANGELES UP—"It's too bad California does not have a law which makes it possible to put parents in jail for not exercising proper supervision over their children," Superior Judge Roger Pfaff said from the bench yesterday as he referred the narcotics case of Frank Chronis, 18, to the State Youth authority. The judge expressed the belief that Chronis' mother, Mrs. Elmer Chronis of Montebello, was aware of her son's trafficking in marijuana, and ordered her car forfeited to the state. The son pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing narcotics. Officers said he used his mother's car for deliveries. White potatoes were once believed to be poisonous. Phone 4618 ERMISCH "MY CLEANER" Branch: 359 W. Center Plant: 117 W. Center Anaheim SANDY SAVER SEZ: Our "new" home gives us our own orange trees... We can reach oranges from the upstairs bedrooms! We, who were raised on and near Iowa corn now are orange growers. (Say, aren't those Florida oranges lcky?) 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