anaheim-gazette 1950-07-06

Gazetteer Keep your eyes on "Anaheim Gazetteer" in this paper. It's chockful of good stuff. And, you are invited to send in Gazetteer items. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper Reds on Heels of Korea Situation 'Not Serious' Korea at Glance (By The Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICANS IN KOREA—A tank-led force of 40,000 North Koreans stabs 60 miles beyond the fallen South Korean capital of Seoul as Americans and South Koreans withdraw. TOKYO—American jets and bombers, in heaviest action of war, destroy eight advancing red tanks and 45 trucks. Raids by B-29s and British and American carrier planes on North Korea targets appear to have telling effect. WASHINGTON — General 40,000 North Koreans stabs 60 miles beyond the fallen South Korean capital of Seoul as Americans and South Koreans withdraw. TOKYO—American jets and bombers, in heaviest action of war, destroy eight advancing red tanks and 45 trucks. Raids by B-29s and British and American carrier planes on North Korea targets appear to have telling effect. WASHINGTON—General MacArthur advises Pentagon the situation of withdrawing Americans "is not considered serious in any way." President Truman says there are no present plans to call the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves to duty. LONDON—Parliament gives smashing endorsement to government's policy of aiding South Korea. LAKE SUCCESS—U.N. observers, believing Korean war will last some time, stress need for strong U.N. police force. Not Desperate The tank-led force of 40,000 communist troops stabbed 60 miles south of captured Seoul today on the heels of withdrawing American and South Korean forces. Even so, General MacArthur advised Washington the Americans' situation was not considered serious. American jets and bombers, in the heaviest air action of the war, hammered at the advancing reds, destroying eight of their tanks and 45 trucks. In the fact of the steady communist push against the American and South Korean ground forces, Mr. Truman told a news conference there are no present plans to call the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves to duty. An Army spokesman in Wash- (Continued on Page 8) Anaheim Gazetteer by JOHN S. NEUBAUER Buenos noche . . . For years La Critica, one of Buenos Aires leading evening papers, has run a home-town column under that heading. And what a column . . . It is about the personalities that flash across any big city's horizon. FIRST RESIDENCE—J. J. Dwyer, Anaheim resident who in buildings on N. West street, shows plaque to be hung near door Formal dedication ceremonies of buildings is slated for July 16. Historic Group of Early Readied for Dedication Authentically preserving material and spiritual value of early-day Anaheim, the Marie Horstman Dwyer Memorial on N. West st. today was declared virtually ready for printing formal dedication ceremonies. The memorial unit will be composed of four major structures and dedicated under joint auspices of local Daughters of the Golden West groups and the California Centennial commission on July 16th. Arranged, financed and promoted by J. J. Dwyer, 501 N. West st., as a tribute to his deceased wife, the memorial is centered around the famed "Mother Colony House," first home erected in Anaheim. Other buildings include the Frederick Horstman home, the brilliant-hued Peter Stoffel home, and the bright red vineyard barn. All structures have been entirely redecorated and repainted. WE SAY IT'S STILL HEAT! It ain't the heat, it's the midity—in Southern California today. Fringes of a tropical storm centered off the southern tip Baja California, resulted in increased humidity here aboand kept night temperatures high. It was 68 in Anaheim dawn and the sky was sligh overcast. Buenos noche . . . For years La Critica, one of Buenos Aires' leading evening papers, has run a home-town column under that heading. And what a column . . . It is about the personalities that flash across any big city's horizon People always are interested in other people. That's as it should be . . . This, too, is a column for the people, about the people who live and work and love in the old home town—Anaheim. Won't you help? Why not drop the Gazetteer a line or two about a friend, a neighbor, a relative or yourself. Folks are interested in what other folks are doing. Thanks. WHO'S WHO—Grant Rude is an officer and a gentleman who can always find time for a smile and friendly word or two no matter how busy he may be. PEOPLE — Joe Martin, the bowling expert, has time on his hands since A. B. Vall's seed-flat business has slowed down to a standstill . . . Walker Merrifield is a go getter. The trucker parlayed a bus driving job into a trucking business . . . Oscar Schneider still remembers the "olde days" when he and his brothers learned the butchering business in the meat market on Center st. . . . Jack Frost is IBM's local representative. The Long Beach chap isn't anything like what his name might imply . . . Glen Fry has noticed a transition in the building trades. There used Arranged, financed and promoted by J. J. Dwyer, 501 N. West st., as a tribute to his deceased wife, the memorial is centered around the famed "Mother Colony House," first home erected in Anaheim. Other buildings include the Frederick Horstman home, the brilliant-hued Peter Stoffel home, and the bright red vineyard barn. All structures have been entirely re-decorated and repainted. Two memorial plaques will be dedicated at the mid-July dedication ceremonies. One, supplied by the California Centennials commission, will be hung on the front of the Mother Colony house and marks the residence as one significant in California history. The other, provided by Mr. Dwyer, will be placed on a stone monument now being erected in the center of the group of buildings. Current plans call for the Stoffel house, three-storied ornate residence affectionately called the "gingerbread house" by Mr. Dwyer, to be utilized as a supplementary museum to the Mother Colony house. The big red vineyard barn will also eventually house relics of a bygone era. Begun about a year and a half ago, the memorial project was built around the Mother Colony house, originally supervised and restored by the local DAR. Collected with an eye toward preserving the heritage of Anaheim for future generations, the structures and their contents reflect the 1857 founding and development of the little German vineyard colony named Anaheim. Objects on display in the buildings include portraits of pioneers, pictures of early day landmarks, colonial furniture and household furnishings, maps, weapons, tools, (Continued on Page 8) ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1950 Is of Withdrawing Am Nine As Sp Stre More Than Injured in I GALESBURG, III. passengers were crus MOTHER COLONY HOUSE FIRST HOUSE BUILD IN ANAHEIM FOUNDER THE MOTHER COLONY HOUSE OWN SETTLEMENT THIS GERMAN CITY FRANCHISED TO FORM GRAPHIC CHURCH CALIFORNIA VINEYARDS BECAME LABORATORY UNTIL DESTROYED 1858 BY GRAHAM GOLLARD STARTED PRODUCING VALENCIA ORANGES RESIDED NADAME HELENA MOQUINARY AWNER OF QUOD VALE naheim resident who initiated construction of the Marie Horstman Dwyer Memorial group of graves to be hung near door of the historic "Mother Colony House," central structure of the group. Situated for July 16. Of Early Structures Medication Ceremonies Material and spiritual values of horstman Dwyer Memorial virtually ready for pendulous of four major structures of local Daughters SAY IT'S STILL HEAT! ain't the heat, it's the humidity—in Southern California. Inges of a tropical storm, ered off the southern tip of California, resulted in insured humidity hereabouts kept night temperatures. It was 68 in Anaheim at and the sky was slightly cast. Ortega Death Called Suicide The death of Carlos Ortega, 65, Anaheim man who perished beneath the wheels of a Sante Fe streamliner on June 29, was labeled as suicide following the coroner's inquest yesterday. The announcement was made by County Coroner E. R. Abbey. "We found that Ortega met death as a suicide," Abbey said this morning. Present at the inquest held at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars, were the engineer of the train, C. S. Neilsson, the fireman, Arthur Norwood and L. W. Clark, Santa Clara. Claude Russell To Take Rotary Helm Tonight Claude Russell will take over the Anaheim Rotary club gavel from retiring President John Bovee, Jr., at formal Demotion-Installation ceremonies to be held tonight at the Hacienda Country club. Other officers taking office include: Richard Gay, vice-president; E. P. Hapgood, secretary-treasurer; and George Owens, sergeant-at-arms. Board is composed of Archie Baker, John Bovee, Jr., Leo J. Friis, and Harry G. Nutt. In addition to demotion and installation activities, a program will be offered which highlights a centrally staged one-act play called "Star Struck," directed by Lois Rees Auer; and songs by Vera Newcomb, "gay-nineties thrush" popular for club appearances throughout the Southland Progression. More Than 50 Injured in Illegible Incidents GALESBURG, III. (AP) Passengers were crushed twisted to death today in collision of two sleek Railway streamliners, bound and running side by side. Coroner Chauncey Woodria county announced the nine. Number of injuries between 50 and 75, some. The wreck occurred early morning at Monica, Ill., southwest of Chicago. 30 miles from Galesburg. A mail coach of the Extra fare all coach train between Los Angeles and suddenly left the rails and into the Kansas City Chicagoland pullman and coach. This train operates between Sasas City and Chicago. Both trains were run bound; toward Chicago. Sasas City Chief was on the ly westbound track, unmatical train control. Railroad headquarter cago described this as operating maneuver. The tan has a faster train rupee than the Kansas City Chicagoland termini hour earlier. The El Camino making its normal daily route to the Chief, the line said. Washroom Traffic Bill Carithers, photographer the Galesburg Register-he went through the coaches and counted eleven of them in a washshower. Many of the dead and were riding in one coach Capitan-which telescoped side of the Kansas City locomotive in the jumble age. Many passengers were in the men's washroom coach, preparing to go to for breakfast. Ivan Weirman 44, of Calif., traveling to Chicago his wife and two children newsmen he escaped being in the crowded washroom five minutes. "I had just left the wagon which was filled with men before going to the diner man said." SAY IT'S STILL HEAT! ain't the heat, it's the humidity—in Southern California ringes of a tropical storm, mered off the southern tip of California, resulted in insured humidity hereabouts kept night temperatures. It was 68 in Anaheim at am and the sky was slightly cast. flowers dampened some dessections, including Palmdale, Sumont, Palm Springs, Miles and the beach town of inside. Sandberg on the route got rain and there heavy showers and thunorms in other mountain weather bureau forecasts derable cloudiness and some scattered showers high tomorrow. The announcement was made by County Coroner E. R. Abbey. "We found that Ortega met death as a suicide," Abbey said this morning. Present at the inquest held at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars, were the engineer of the train, C. S. Neilson, the fireman, Arthur Norwood and L. W. Clark, Santa Fe claim agent. Neilson told reporters at the scene of Ortega's fatal injury that the man had "lain down between the rails" when he saw the train coming. Neilson estimated the distance between the train and Ortega as 100 yards at that time. Funeral services were conducted at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars this morning. Interment was scheduled to take place in Loma Vista cemetery. Derby Officials Seek Equipment for Record Soap Box Entries whelmed by a record numentries, local Soap Box Dericials today put out a call up. though every effort is being to secure enough sets of offderby racer wheels for every run entry, several boys still unsupplied, according to ell Snyder of Cone Brothevrolet. He, therefore, urrequests any boys having official wheels used in 1948 racers to notify local offier or the Gazette immediately, are willing to give or sell to this year's drivers. Mr. is continuing efforts to se- cure more wheels through a Glendale store. Should boys be unable to obtain the smooth-rolling regulation wheel sets, it may conceivably handicap them in downhill races at Arroyo Seco on July 19, 20 and 22. Small coaster, tricycle, or baby carriage wheels under 12 inches in diameter are allowable, but would work considerable hardship on the youths. Still another entry joined the Derby today as Billie Loessin, of 8475 Philadelphia st., revealed a racer already under construction. Billie is sponsored by Hay and Oscar's Cleaners of S. Los Angeles st. The words to the patriotic hymn, "America," were written in 1832 by a theological student; Samuel Francis Smith, to the tune, "God Save the King," which he found in a German songbook. Many passengers were in the men's washroom coach, preparing to go to for breakfast. Ivan Weirman 44, of Calif., traveling to Chicago his wife and two children newsmen he escaped being in the crowded washroom five minutes. "I had just left the wiwhich was filled with men before going to the diner man said. I had just returned to with my family when tha a terrific crash at the f of the car, where the wi was located. (Continued on Page CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE 6, 1950 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month No. 70 The Weather S. Calif.—Locally moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms over mountains and interior sections and a few light showers coastal section through Friday. Continued warm and humid. g American Troops Nine Persons Killed As Speeding Santa Fe Streamliners Collide More Than 50 Injured in Illinois GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) — Nine passengers were crushed and twisted to death today in a freak C of C Entry Wins First Nation at Glance Truman Blasts Streamliners Collide More Than 50 Injured in Illinois GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) — Nine passengers were crushed and twisted to death today in a freak collision of two sleek Santa Fe Railway streamliners, both eastbound and running side by side. Coroner Chauncey Wood of Peoria county announced the toll of nine. Number of injured ranged between 50 and 73, some critically. The wreck occurred early this morning at Monica, Ill., 148 miles southwest of Chicago. Monica is 30 miles from Galesburg. A mail coach of the El Capitan, extra fare all coach train running between Los Angeles and Chicago, suddenly left the rails and swerved into the Kansas City Chief, a combined pullman and coach express. This train operates between Kansas City and Chicago. Both trains were running eastbound toward Chicago. The Kansas City Chief was on the normally westbound track, under automatic train control. Railroad headquarters in Chicago described this as a normal operating maneuver. The El Capitan has a faster train running time than the Kansas City Chief and is due at its Chicago terminus a half hour earlier. The El Capitan was making its normal daily passing of the Chief, the line said. Washroom Trap Bill Carithers, photographer for the Galesburg Register-Mail, said he went through the wrecked coaches and counted eight dead, four of them in a washroom. Many of the dead and injured were riding in one coach of the El Capitan which telescoped into the side of the Kansas City Chief's locomotive in the jumbled wreckage. Many passengers were shaving in the men's washroom of this coach, preparing to go to the diner for breakfast. Ivan Weirman 44, of Burbank, Calif., traveling to Chicago with his wife and two children, told newsmen he escaped being caught in the crowded washroom by about five minutes. "I had just left the washroom, which was filled with men shaving before going to the diner," Weirman said. C of C Entry Wins First Theme Prize A first place in the "Theme Float" (horse-drawn) division has been awarded Anaheim's stage-coach entry in the Huntington Beach Fourth of July parade, according to an announcement made this morning by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce. Anaheim's Old West vehicle edged out Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, and Sam Farmer of Sunset Beach, second and third placers. Drawn by three white horses and a lead guide mule, Anaheim's stage coach was ridden by four Richards-Martin studio gay-nineties belles, Letty and Essie Cain, Judy Rockwell and Kay Kiker. Anaheim Riding club, the city's only other parade entry, settled for a fourth place in the "Mounted club" division as the impressive L.A. County Sheriff's posse nabbed first place. Full parade results showed: Golden Centennial Theme float—Stanton Chamber of Commerce; Special carriages—W. C. Elliott of Huntington Beach; Theme (auto)—Festival of Arts, Laguna; Band (adult)—Long Beach Veterans Community band; Band (jun.)—Torrance Youth band; Band (Military)—El Toro Marine band; Band (school)—Huntington Beach High; Drum Corps—VFW Drum and Bugle corps, Santa Ana; Drum corps (jr.)—Boy Scouts, Long Beach. Drum Majors—Bill Gallienne, Jr., of Santa Ana; Drum Majorettes—Torrance band; Teams—Bill Gallienne, Jr., Battonettes of Santa Ana; Marching Units (mil.)—U. S. Marines, El Toro; Marching Units (non-mil.)—Sea Scout Ship, Orange; Ancient Cars—Judge Thompson, Santa Ana. Nearly 50 individual riders were also awarded prizes in 19 different divisions. Appointment of Cornelius H. Nation at Glance Truman Blasts Rail Strikers (By The Associated Press) WASHINGTON—President Truman threatened today to take drastic action unless switchmen abandon their strike on five major railroads. He called it an unjustified strike and blamed it upon a small minority of the switchmen. He said the switchmen declined to abide by the recommendations of a very able presidential fact-finding board. He declined to say what steps might be taken. WASHINGTON—President Truman is expected to ask Congress probably next week for funds to launch an intensive "campaign of truth" in Korea and other critical areas in the East-West struggle. Including are Indochina, neighboring Southeast Asia countries (Continued on page 6) Junior C of C Installs New Executives Members of the Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce witnessed the installation of officers for the coming year last night at a dinner meeting conducted at Knott's Berry Farm Steak House. Honored guest and installing officer at the affair was Milford Dahl, district vice president from Santa Ana. Outgoing president Ralph Osborn and his wife were presented with a new floor lamp by Junior Chamber members as token of appreciation for services well-rendered. Taking over the administrative reins for the coming year last night were Dick Morley, president; Merton "Bud" Stahlman, vice president; and R. Noel Mendoza, secretary-treasurer. Outgoing officers present at last Many passengers were shaving in the men's washroom of this coach, preparing to go to the diner for breakfast. Ivan Weirman 44, of Burbank, Calif., traveling to Chicago with his wife and two children, told newsmen he escaped being caught in the crowded washroom by about five minutes. "I had just left the washroom, which was filled with men shaving before going to the diner," Weirman said. I had just returned to my seat with my family when there was a terrific crash at the front end of the car, where the washroom was located. Drum Majors—Bill Gallienne, Jr., of Santa Ana; Drum Majorettes—Torrance band; Teams—Bill Gallienne, Jr., Battonettes of Santa Ana; Marching Units (mil.)—U. S. Marines, El Toro; Marching Units (non-mil.)—Sea Scout Ship, Orange; Ancient Cars—Judge Thompson, Santa Ana. Nearly 50 individual riders were also awarded prizes in 19 different divisions. Appointment of Cornelius H. Siemens as acting president of Humboldt state college was announced by Roy E. Simpson, state director of education. Grow with a Growing Community NEW AND OLD—Incoming and outgoing officers of the Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce look on as Milford Dahl, district vice-president from Santa Ana, relays the gavel from Ralph Osborn (left center), retiring president, to Dick Morley (right center), president for the coming year. Left to right are outgoing officers Dean Polhemus, treasurer; Dr. Frederick Rusch, vice-president, Osborn, Dahl; incoming officers Morley, Bud Stahlman, vice-president; and R. Noel Mendoza, secretary-treasurer. Installation took place at Knott's Berry Farm Steak House last night. (Gazette Photo by Gregory)