anaheim-gazette 1950-06-01

Golfers of Anaheim High are bound for CIF finals tomorrow. Picture and story page 5. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH BUILDING BOOM—All stages of construction are shown in the above photo taken this morning at the division in the southwest section of the city. A prospective buyer stands on a foundation and waits next row as others put the roofs on the nearly-completed homes in the distance. Permits for 102 units out this month—setting a new home building record in Anaheim. Relief Corps Presents Girl Scouts America Presentation of an American Flag by the Women's Relief Corps, appointment of two new first class scouts and the awarding of proficiency badges highlighted the Court of Honor conducted by Girl Scout Troops 5 and 27 last night at the George Washington school. Mrs. John L. Bovee conducted the program. The program opened with the flag presentation. Mrs. J. Lee Bovee, representing the Women's Relief Corps, gave the new banner to her granddaughter, Dorothy Bovee, Troop 27 patrol leader, who accepted on behalf of the Girl Scouts. Dorothy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Bovee, 500 N. Sabina. The flag was given by the Women's Relief Corps at the request of the two troops. Accompanying Mrs. Bovee were corps members Mrs. Emma Yale and Mrs. Mary Mitchel. Kay Schmitt and Kathy Kopfer were distinguished as first class scouts last night. In presenting the girls with their new rank, Mrs. Jerry Schiller, Girl Scout Representative of Anaheim, told the audience that the distinction required two years of work, during which each of the girls earned the required 12 proficiency badges. Following the welcome extended by Mrs. Hudson Rennie, Miss Ada Wilcox, superintendent of girls' physical education in Anaheim, dwelt on the subject of girl scouting. THREE GENERATIONS—Dorothy Bovee accepts flag for Girl Scouts J. Lee Bovee (right), while her mother, Mrs. John L. Bovee (left). Flag was presented to George Washington school Girl Scout Troops Relief Corps. Others are (left to right): Carol Ann Booth, Kay Schrine Oelke and Muriel Downey. In addition to the new flag, Girl Scouts last night's Court of Honor held at George Washington school. THREE GENERATIONS—Dorothy Bovee accepts flag for Girl Scout J. Lee Bovee (right), while her mother, Mrs. John L. Bovee (left). Flag was presented to George Washington school Girl Scout Troop lief Corps. Others are (left to right): Carol Ann Booth, Kay Schrine Oelke and Muriel Downey. In addition to the new flag, Girl Scout last night's Court of Honor held at George Washington school. 1500 Elementary School Children Stage Annual Play Day and Festival Tomorrow Fifteen hundred boys and girls from the Anaheim elementary schools will take part in the 24th annual festival and play day tomorrow afternoon at the city park. Theme of this year's event is "Cowboy and Square Dance." The program will start promptly at 1:15 with a 15-minute concert by the Fremont school band under the direction of Mr. Ted Bourne. Children from the first six grades will present five different acts centering on the theme. Presentation of awards to Broadway school's championship junior and senior basketball teams and Horace Mann's league-winning softball team are also scheduled to take place. The dances on the program are as follows: "One Eyed Little Boy"; first grades; "Cotton-Eyed Joe," third grades; "Take a Little Peek," second grades; "Oh Johnny Oh," fourth grades; and "Sally Gooden," fifth and sixth grades. Program is under the joint direction of A. L. Wilcox, girls' supervisor and Eldon Hauck, boys' supervisor of the elementary school's physical education department. Superintendent Mel Gauer will make an address of welcome and Miss Harriet Schadewald will sing "America the Beautiful". The flag salute will be led by George Sala of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Lucky Mercury Wins Hot-Rod Honors in East "The Lucky Mercury", purple hot-rod supreme, owned by Marvin Webb, 8772 S. Placentia Ave., Anaheim, took top honors at a hot-rod show in Indianapolis, it was learned this morning. Webb's car took the grand cash prize of $2000, the first place trophy and a blue ribbon. It was rated the best in design and construction. Webb is planning to sell his car and return home shortly. Marvin was accompanied by his wife Margaret on the eastern trek which was made in order to exhibit the car in this show. "The Lucky Mercury" is a rebuilt 1927 Model T Ford and is powered by a Mercury Engine which got a face-lifting from Chuck Potvin of Anaheim. For results—use Gazette ads. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 NAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1950 Building Booms Of New Construction Issue Permits for 102 Single-Familial Dwellings; Biggest Home-Building Month in the History of Anaheim Indication that Anaheim is in the midst of the biggest building boom in its history was revealed in the May construction report of Building Inspector R. Nyboe released morning. His report showed that permits were issued, construction of new buildings valued at $726,271—a br new monthly record for the city. Included in the pace-setting figure was authorization for construction of 102 single-family dwellings valued at $702,072—another record in building for the city. May's figure brings the five-month total of 1950 to $1,992,876, more than $600,000 ahead of the same period in 1948—Anaheim's biggest year. The total for '48 was $2,541,594 and if the present rate of new building continues, 1950 may well be the biggest year yet. Judge Homes In City Beauty Contest Tomorrow Forty-eight Anaheim homes gardens go up for inspection morrow as judges of the Beautification contest make rounds to decide the winner to taken this morning at the site of the Melody Homes subbway on a foundation and watches workmen lay floor in the distance. Permits for 102 single-family dwellings were taken (Gazette Photo) Scouts American Flag The accepts flag for Girl Scouts from her grandmother, Mrs. Mrs. John L. Bovee (left), leader of Troop 27, looks on. on school Girl Scout Troops 5 and 27 by the Women's Real Ann Booth, Kay Schmitt, Josephine Olvera, Marilyn to the new flag, Girl Scouts received proficiency badges at the Washington school. Included in the pace-setting figure was authorization for construction of 102 single-family dwellings valued at $702,072—another record in building for the city. May's figure brings the fivemonth total of 1950 to $1,992,876, more than $600,000 ahead of the same period in 1948—Anaheim's biggest year. The total for '48 was $2,541,594 and if the present rate of new building continues, 1950 may well be the biggest year yet. Comparison with last year's building figures shows that nearly as much went up in May as did in the entire 12 months of '49 ($741,613). Yardley Gets 46 Greatest number of permits issued to one subdivider was 46— taken out by George Yardley who is building homes at East and Sycamore streets. In the southwest section of the city, Melody Homes is proceeding at a merry pace with 18 new permits bringing the total to 46. Subdivision is bounded by Indiana, Illinois, Water, West and Vineyard streets. All that glitters is not gold however as Anaheim's public service departments find themselves swamped with requests for increase in services. The public school system, already overcrowded is making plans for more expansion—reflecting the problem which is state-wide. Foreign Arms Aid Request To Congress WASHINGTON (AP)—President Truman asked Congress today for $1,222,500,000 to help free nations rearm against Russian forces striving to "cloak the whole earth with the mantle of totalitarianism." He proposed to extend the existing arms aid program a second year and asked for power to shift funds anywhere to meet "Soviet probings for weak spots." He told Congress the only hope for survival of freedom is to build in America and its friends "the kind of defensive strength" that the "Soviet Union will not dare to test." More than 14 nations are expect- ed to share in the arms shipments. Judge Homes In City Beauty Contest Tomorrow Forty-eight Anaheim homes gardens go up for inspection morrow as judges of the G Beautification contest make rounds to decide the winner the Chamber of Commerce-sponsored affair. Judges include Mrs. John C r dock and Mrs. S. K. Watters the Anaheim Garden Club Mrs. George Kohlenberger of Anaheim Ebell Club's garden station. Judges will consider yards outside appearance of houses their tour tomorrow. A total of 16 prizes, four each of the city's sections as esti lished by the intersection of O ter and Los Angeles streets, will be given. Local gardening sup- dealers have combined to o merchandise certificates to winners. SERVICES FOR J. A. KIBE Funeral services will be held Saturday morning for John Kibele, who died May 30 at Anaheim Community hospital. Kibele, 43, was born in Bakersfield and had resided at 533 S. Brist st., Whittier, for four mon- holy Rosary will be recited Friday evening, 7:30, in Backs, Campb and Kaulbars chapel. Requi mass will be at St. Bonif- Church, Saturday morning at 9 Interment will be in the Cemet- of the Holy Sepulcher, Orange. Children Stage Festival Tomorrow from the Anaheim elelment 24th annual festival the city park. Theme square Dance." Ky Mercury's Hot-Rod Others in East Lucky Mercury", purple supreme, owned by Marko, 8772 S. Placentia Ave., took top honors at a show in Indianapolis, it need this morning. A car took the grand cash $2000, the first place and a blue ribbon. It was best in design and control. Webb is planning to sell and return home shortly. It was accompanied by his garet on the eastern trek was made in order to excar in this show. "The mercury" is a rebuilt 1927 Ford and is powered by Bry Engine which got a dog from Chuck Potvin of Crommelin to Take His Case To the Voters PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The way has been cleared for Navy Capt. John G. Crommelin, severe critic of Pentagon policies, to enter Alabama politics. Papers were signed yesterday at the Pensacola Naval Air station ending his active Naval career. He had requested retirement ending his two decades of active service. Crommelin, an outstanding World War II Naval airman, announced recently he will be a candidate for U.S. Senator on an Independent ticket in the November General election. Senator Lister Hill won Democratic nomination in the May 2 primaries. Crommelin was outspoken in his criticism of National Defense policies last year during the Navy-Air Force row. He was furloughed by the Navy at half pay April 1 because of his public expressions against the place accorded the Navy in the unification program. PEACE CLOSER—TRUMAN WASHINGTON (AP)—President Truman said today the world is closer to peace now than it has been for the last five years. Mr. Truman made tha observation at a news conference. He proposed to extend the existing arms aid program a second year and asked for power to shift funds anywhere to meet "Soviet probings for weak spots." He told Congress the only hope for survival of freedom is to build in America and its friends "the kind of defensive strength" that the "Soviet Union will not dare to test." More than 14 nations are expected to share in the arms shipments. The president did not name each one. He said security prevented him from disclosing how much any country would receive. The bulk of the money—$1,000,-000,000—would go to bolster America's North Atlantic allies against the threat of communism. In his arms request, the presi dent told Congress "the ability of democracy to survive now depends upon the ability of democracy to defend itself. "The Soviet Union has dedicated itself to the destruction of democracy and everything it represents, and is waging a grim struggle to make the entire free world slave. "No nation can be neutral, for a serious outbreak anywhere on the earth inevitably affects everyone. Consequently, the task of increasing the ability of free nations to defend themselves is a matter of vital and mutual interest to all freedom-loving people. "There is no alternative course except abandonment of freedom itself, because the Soviet Union has no compassion for weakness. "Our hope must therefore, lie in creating the kind of defensive strength among ourselves and our friends which the Soviet Union will not dare to test." A Los Angeles County Authority on Alcoholism, with a downtown clinic with capacity for thousands of patients, is recommended in a survey by Yale University experts. ELECTED—Anaheim Police elected to the board of directi of International Association fo ding. Lieutenant Sherman has department for 21 years. Anaheim Police Lieutenant Roger Sherman has been elected to the board of directors of the California State Division of Intenational Association for Identification. The appointment came in the annual conference of the crime-detection group held Redding May 24-27. Lieutenant Sherman, who liveat 209 E. Ellsworth st., has been with the Anaheim Police Department for 21 years. His present signment is identification office. He served as a non-paid deputy for several years in Anahei ZETTE The Weather Increasing high cloudiness today and tonight and Friday. Night and morning low clouds and intermittent drizzles. Little change in temperature. Booms--$726,271 Value Construction Started In May Don Holden Pleads for Extension Of Draft WASHINGTON (UP)—Secretary of Defense Johnson pleaded with Congress today to give President Truman power to draft men into the armed services, in time of emergency. He won partial support from Senator Knowland (R-Calif), who said he is changing his views because of what he called the possibility of an atomic attack on the United States. Johnson asked the Senate Armed Services committee for a three year extension of the draft act Don Holden Will Represent AUHS At Boy's State Don Holden, 16, will represent Anaheim High school at the American Legion sponsored Boy's State in Sacramento, June 17-24, it was announced today by local American Legion officials. His selection was based on "high citizenship and scholarship." He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Holden, Orangethorpe ave., and is a junior at Anaheim high. His selection was made by members of the Legion post, the Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis clubs. The Orange county delegation will be feted tomorrow evening at a dinner in Fullerton. Don has been a member of the honor society for 5 semesters, has served on the executive committee of the junior class and played junior varsity football and tennis. He is the incoming president of the Hi-Y club and is a Colonist Knight. Boys' State is a gathering of students selected from all over (Continued on Page 2) Supervisors May Drop Idea of Closing Levees County supervisors in Santa Ana are studying a proposal that instead of closing Santa Ana river levees to riding and hiking, as proposed in a pending ordinance, they should adopt a county-wide recreation program that would open CTED—Anaheim Police Lieutenant E. Roger Sherman was added to the board of directors of the California State Division International Association for Identification last week at Redwood Lieutenant Sherman has been with the Anaheim Police Department for 21 years. Anaheim Police Officer Named Director of State Crime-Detection Organization Sherman has been elected to the board of directors of the California State Division of Internal Association for Identification. The appointment came at annual conference of the detection group held in May 24-27. Lieutenant Sherman, who lives in E. Ellsworth st., has been the Anaheim Police Deputy for 21 years. His present assistant is identification officer, devoted as a non-paid deputy several years in Anaheim prior to joining the department. The Anaheim police officer holds a bachelor of law degree which he received after a nine year correspondence course. He also has a diploma from the Correspondence Institute of Applied Science. Between the years 1945-48 he attended law enforcement officers' training schools in Santa Ana, Riverside and Los Angeles. His studies have included ballistics, finger printing, criminal operating methods, and many phases of scientific crime detection. Supervisors May Drop Idea of Closing Levees County supervisors in Santa Ana are studying a proposal that instead of closing Santa Ana river levees to riding and hiking, as proposed in a pending ordinance, they should adopt a county-wide recreation program that would open the levees and construct other trails into the mountain areas. The system of trails would be linked with that of Los Angeles county. The new proposal was brought before the board yesterday by a group of organizations including the Boy Scouts, the Associated Riding clubs, and the Associated Chambers of Commerce. Spokesman for the group is James Workman, Santa Ana, chairman of the Associated Chambers Committee on Planning and Development. With Workman were Executive Secretary Lloyd Paxton and Commissioner W. A. Browning, both of Anaheim, of the Northern Orange county Scout council; Bob Cole, Buena Park, president, and Otto Linnartz, Anaheim, committee man, of the Associated Riding clubs; Executive Secretary Cecil Fife and Commissioner W. H. Spurgeon, of the Orange Empire Scout council in southern Orange county; and Secretary C. J. Marks of the Orange county Farm Bureau. NINE DIE IN PLANE QUONSET, R.I. (AP)—Nine Navy men perished today when a twin-engine patrol plane crashed and burned at this Naval air base while making an emergency landing. The plane was reported enroute to Argentia, Newfoundland, when engine trouble developed 23 minutes after leaving here.