anaheim-gazette 1950-07-28

Sports Minded? Then you'll enjoy reading ON THE LAM, a new sports column, making its debut in the Gazette today—Page 2. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE War In Critical Sta PREVIEW PERFORMANCE—Three ladies who will play big parts in tonight's Optimist Talent Night program stage last minute rehearsal for three gentlemen who have played big parts in preparing for the La Palma Park affair. Approving what they see are (left to right): Vic Ruedy, Park Superintendent; Gil Hansard, stage maker; and Steve Stephen, program M.C. Sybil Ring Majorettes on parade are (left to right): Janet Nickey, Dixie Selfridge and Jean McAuliffe. Firstnighter peeking at the far left is unidentified. Optimist ‘Talent Night’ Comes to Town Tonight Everybody is invited to the Optimist’s big free show and tonight’s the night. The gates at La Palma Park ball park will open to the public at 7:30 with seating preference going to those fortunate persons possessing invitations to the affair. Tickets are being given away at almost any store in town. Scheduled to appear are some of Orange county’s foremost entertainers and optimistic Optimists are counting on jammed stands. “We’ve got some of the finest acts in the country lined up, according to J. W. Stephen, program chairman, “Professional and amateurs alike are doing their part in supporting the worthy cause.” Sam Clarman, better known as the original Singing Sam of radio and vaudeville fame, will bring back nostalgic memories of the silent movies as he dramatizes the heroic exploits of old horse operas. From Richards-Martin Studios, known statewide for hit charity shows, comes an array of talent which includes Anaheim’s own “Squeaky,” featuring a medley of songs “as only Master Clark can sing them.” Betty Koster will do a S. James Tuffree Named to NSGW Important Post S. James Tuffree of Placentia, well-known member of Mother Colony Parlor No. 281, Native Sons of the Golden West, was this week named Orange county representative on the state-wide Centennial committee of the Grand Parlor by Edward J. Wren of San Francisco, grand president of the Native Sons of the Golden West. Other local men receiving appointments were: Clark Smith and Leonard Schwacofer of Anaheim. Smith is named deputy grand president, assigned to Santa Ana parlor, while Schwacofer, managing editor of the Grizzly Bear magazine, official publication of the state-wide organizations of the Native Sons and Daughters, was named deputy-at-large and appointed to the Grand Parlor publicity committee. Cliffie Stone TV Show Coming to Anaheim Tonight Final arrangements are set for an evening of fun tonight, when the Stanton Lion’s club presents Cliffie Stone and Tennessee Ernie and their complete television show of the Home Town Jamboree troupe in the Anaheim Elks club hall. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. After the show there will be dancing until 12:30 a.m., to the western music and entertainment of the popular Eleven Stars. Proceeds will go toward the community clubhouse to be built in Stanton. Initial steps to start building will follow completion of the show, according to Roy Allen, building chairman. NO CALIFORNIA CITY READY FOR ATOMIC BLITZ Not a city in California is prepared to cope with a disaster such as the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, says the secretary of the California Disaster Council. Burton Washburn, Sacramento, told a meeting of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities at Balboa last night that although some 200 California cities with 90 per Sam Clarman, better known as the original Singing Sam of radio and vaudeville fame, will bring back nostalgic memories of the silent movies as he dramatizes the heroic exploits of old horse operas. From Richards-Martin Studios, known statewide for hit charity shows, comes an array of talent which includes Anaheim's own "Squeaky," featuring a medley of songs "as only Master Clark can sing them." Betty Koster will do a song and dance. A tambourine tap features Gerry Mieger and Sally Newlin. Exotic Betty Murray does a Nautch Symbol number while a Spanish dance co-stars Kay Kiker and Rudy Rivera. Other acts include lithesome Ruthy Ross, acrobatics; cowboy yodler, Sharon Keffling; Hawaiian dance, Marlene Hansard and Carol Hooker; and a strictly comedy routine by the "Silk Hat Bums," Donnie Mieger and Michael Amsbry. With a flashing array of colorful stunts, Sybil Ring baton twirlers are slated to lead the field in a patriotic march to the tune of "Stars and Stripes Forever." Something different in a baton twist is featured when five girls harmonize in song while keeping high step time with flashing batons. This song baton includes Arlo Mayberry, Ann Risner, Marilyn Jean Cordier, Vera Weaver and Sandra Naiman. Two flag twirlers and a lighted baton drill conclude the act. Back from the Hawaiian Islands comes Val Moore and her troupe of lovely lasses to entertain with native Hawaiian dances. Among the exotic numbers is the "Green Rose" hula, an ancient dance relating the history of the islands. For those who enjoy their rhythm forrid and tantalizing, there's the "hula oni oni E," better known upon the continent as the dance of Other local men receiving appointments were: Clark Smith and Leonard Schwacofer of Anaheim. Smith is named deputy grand president, assigned to Santa Ana parlor, while Schwacofer, managing editor of the Grizzly Bear magazine, official publication of the state-wide organizations of the Native Sons and Daughters, was named deputy-at-large and appointed to the Grand Parlor publicity committee. Fannie H. Jacobs Funeral Services Set for Saturday Funerals services for Mrs. Fannie H. Jacobs, 87, will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel. The Rev. Robert Kevorkian will officiate and interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Jacobs passed away yesterday at her home, 205 S. Citron. Born in Ottawa, Illinois, she made Anaheim her home for the past nine years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist church here. She is survived by two sons, Edward H. Jacobs of Ottawa and Robert H. Jacobs of Glendale; three daughters, Mrs. Winifred Patterson of Anaheim, Mrs. Russell Howard of LaGrange, Ill. and Mrs. R. G. Rowe of Willemette, Ill.; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Temperatures The thermometer reading in downtown Anaheim at 2:00 this afternoon was 81 degrees. High temperature for the 24 hour period (ending at noon today) was 85 degrees at 6:00 yesterday. Low was 64 at 5:00 this morning. No California City Ready for Atomic Blitz Not a city in California is prepared to cope with a disaster such as the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, says the secretary of the California Disaster Council. Burton Washburn, Sacramento, told a meeting of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities at Balboa last night that although some 200 California cities with 90 percent of the population have disaster councils, none is now ready for an atomic attack. He said small cities should be fully as prepared as large ones, as an atomic attack would produce a mass exodus to outlying areas. Adequate organization of a state disaster program, he said, would prevent the necessity for marshal law in an emergency. War Bond Sales Set at $555,622 Orange county closed its U.S. Savings Bond drive with a total of $555,622 Series "E" Bonds purchased, it was announced today by Chairman Harry L. Hanson. Total "E" Bond sales for the 11 southland counties during Independence Drive totaled $24,240,-118. The national sale of Series "E" Bonds totaled $716,013,000 during Independence Drive." The campaign served as a stimulant to regular sales in the Savings Bonds program. The State Department of Employment today reported the Santa Ana office received 1737 claims for unempolyment insurance during the week ending July 13, 1950. According to the report the department paid 1340 of the total claims filed. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1950 All Stage As Reds Slam Louis Comes Out Of Retirement; Challenges Charles NEW YORK (AP)—Joe Louis, now 36, will try to regain the world heavyweight boxing title he gave up two years ago. As a challenger he notified the International Boxing club that he has started preliminary training in Indiana today with the hopes of meeting NBA champion Ezzard Charles in September in either New York or Chicago. Louis made the announcement through James Norris, president of the International Boxing club. Louis' statement said, in part, that "I have decided to fight again because of a large and unexpected tax assessment for 1946-1947 which has just been levied." "My returns for those years were prepared by certified pub- Commies Pour in Devastating Artillery Barrage; Rain Heavy KOREA AT A GLANCE By the Associated Press KOREAN FRONTS—90,000 reds open general off all along 200-mile front in South Korea. Reds launch cious attack at center under awesome artillery cover. A can forces, outnumbered four to one, counterattack to positions. Reds attack South Koreans on east coast as naval units shell Yongdok. Communists drive to with miles of Pusan on southwest County Draft Office Preps For New Call TOKYO—General MacA morning release says com are making concentrated against First Cavalry south Yongdong and are "com heavy pressure all along the The release adds: Three divisions striking at west sector; a small wedge driven tween U.S. 25th Division and Korean defenders near Icho County Draft Office Preps For New Call As a larger draft call loomed, Orange county selective service office in Santa Ana reported today that all of 40 pre-induction physical notices for the first group to be called will be in the mail within a few days. Mrs. Stella Crawley, head of the office, said no quota or orders in regard to yesterday's call for 100,000 more men have been received at the center, but that draft machinery was ready for increase. Meanwhile, it was reported by the Associated Press that California will supply some six per cent of the 100,000 more men asked in yesterday's draft call made in Washington, D.C. This would mean that, judging by the proportions of the first call, about 150 more men in board 135 would be called locally. Some 4800 more men between the ages of 19 and 25 will be contributed to the army by California as a whole. That is in addition to the 1187 California had already been asked to supply. The new call is for September and October. The 1187 men are also due for September inductions. California's 144 draft boards have received their notices to supply 6000 men for pre-induction physical examinations between Aug. 7 and 29. From the 6000 will come the 1187 to fill the first quota. State selective service director Kenneth Leitch has not yet announced the number of pre-induction physicals which will have to be ordered to supply the 4800 additional men. Past records show, however, that only one of every three men examined is physically fit enough to be classified as 1-A. Twenty-five year olds go first. When that age group has been exhausted the 24-year-olds will be drawn upon. Colonel Leitch has expressed the opinion that it will be necessary to dip into the 23-year-old group to find the first 1187 men—because so many of the older men served in World War II and are miles of Pusan on southwest coast. TOKYO—General MacAime morning release says companies are making concentrated attacks against First Cavalry south Yongdong and are "comprehensive heavy pressure all along the sector; a small wedge drive between U.S. 25th Division and Korean defenders near Ichowai." AIR WAR—Heavy rain and clouds hamper air operations front, but low flying navy strafe attacking reds. B-29s are red supply lines behind from more telling blows, increasing communists supply problem making time urgent for them. LAKE SUCCESS — Russians nounce she will end her months-old boycott of the Nations Security Council A-1, with Soviet delegate assuring presidency of council. Moves as foretoken of Soviet vet event of new aggression, pressure to oust Nationalist leaders. WASHINGTON — Governors races against time to win Kawartha war and build against possessions of far greater conflict. Army units to boost manpower to nearly 000 mark before end of year enlistments extended 12 months. Tours of duty extended six months in foreign services beginning gust 31. Nine divisions of comm troops — possibly 90,000 men opened a general offensive along the twisting 200-mile rear front today. And while war entered a decisive stage, sia decided to end her boycott of the United Nations, raising lation over new communist Fighting blazed fiercely on central sector of the Korean where the reds, attacking in rain under cover of a fearful tillery barrage, smashed b tanks into lines held by the First Cavalry Division. The First Cavalry gave ground, General MacArthur headquarters announced, and held its positions. "At least three enemy divides are now engaged in a determined effort to overwhelm locallyferior United States troops in west central sector," the sum said. Defenders are reported numbered four to one. MacArthur's headquarters the communists had launched appeared to be their supreme fort to smash the United N supply lines and win a quick cision in the battle to drive... Outdoor Union Service Sunday Offers Colored Choral Group Rev. Charles L. Hopkins and his Negro choir from the Second Baptist church of Redlands, will be featured singers at the union outdoor service in the Greek Theatre, City Park, on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. The service is sponsored by the Anaheim Association of Christian churches. Though now serving as pastor of the Redlands church, Charles Hopkins is known from coast to coast in Negro musical circles for his brilliant concert career. He toured America with the colored opera, "Carmen Jones," and was a soloist with the world-famed Hall-Johnson Choir. His rich bariton voice is in constant demand throughout southern California, but he now confines himself only to religious services, accompanied by his splendid choir. Their program will feature interpretations of Negro spirituals and songs from the southland. Rev. Hopkins also speak. Additional music will be provided by the MYF Male Quintet from White Temple Method Church, consisting of Duane I can, Fred Edwards, Jr., Dan Daree, and Carl Hatfield. Max Shimming will be at the performance. Rev. Harry Steif of Grace Lutheran church will preside, ushers will be provided by Evangelical-United Brethren church. Last Sunday evening's audition of one thousand was the last yet in this series of popular-outdoor evening worship events presented through the cooperative efforts of seven Anaheim churc- CALIFORNIA STATE The Weather St. Calif. Generally clear today, tonight and Saturday except night and morning low clouds coastal section. Slightly cooler days near coast. Alam at Beach Head Reveastating Rain Heavy MIGLANCE United Press Reds open general offensive in Korea. Reds launch ferro-ome artillery cover. Ameri-one, counterattack to restore means on east coast as Allied munists drive to within 60 miles of Pusan on southwest front. TOKYO—General MacArthur's morning release says communists are making concentrated attacks against First Cavalry southeast ofungdong and are "continuing heavy pressure all along the front." The release adds: Three enemy divisions striking at west-central sector; a small wedge driven between U.S. 25th Division and South Korean defenders near Ichon. Odle Sentenced to Death In Dramatic Court Scene Sentence of death in the gas chamber at San Quentin was pronounced this morning upon John Calvin Odle, 58, for the first-degree murder of his divorced wife, Arvilla, in a Santa Ana stationery store last May 6. Superior Judge Robert Gardner administering his first death penalty said that when he was a naval officer in the Pacific war and heard his admiral speak of "the awful loneliness of decision" he had not until now realized its full meaning. The judge was visibly affected by the responsibility placed upon him in sentencing Odle to death. Takes It Calmly Odle himself took the sentence calmly after previously breaking down when his attorney C. D. Seniors of AUHS Receive Marine Active Duty Call Three seniors from Anaheim Union High school and two 1950 graduates, all from Los Alamitos and all 18 years or younger, received a call into service. Superior Judge Robert Gardner administering his first death penalty said that when he was a naval officer in the Pacific war and heard his admiral speak of "the awful loneliness of decision" he had not until now realized its full meaning. The judge was visibly affected by the responsibility placed upon him in sentencing Odle to death. Takes It Calmly Odle himself took the sentence calmly after previously breaking down when his attorney, C. D. West, read into the record a note Odle had addressed to the court which said "Your Honor. I want to leave these few lines before I and sentenced: Mr. ..... has broken (sic) up one of the happiest homes of faith and trust in God any two people could ever have. For the lies that were told upon me in this court I pray that they shall subpoena into the Lord's court for forgiveness." Odle was sentenced following his conviction of slaying his divorced wife after she had refused his plea of reconciliation. Judgment Read Sheriff James Musick was making preparations today to immediately transport Odle to San Quentin to comply with the court's sentence which said: "It is the judgment of the court that for the offense of murder in the first-degree, without mitigating or extenuating circumstances, that you, John Calvin Odle, suffer the death penalty; that you are to be delivered to the warden at San Quentin, there to be executed as provided by the laws of this state. May God have mercy on your soul." Under the laws of California all cases involving the death penalty are automatically appealed to the California Supreme Court, which leaves Odle his sole remaining hope of escaping the gas chamber. Paraplegic Vet's 'Fun on Wheels' At FUHS Tonight "Fun on Wheels," the Wheel Chair Review, rolls into Fullerton High school auditorium tonight for a one night stand. Stars of the show are 27 paraplegic vets from Veterans Administration hospitals who dance, run, and even walk a tightrope in their wheelchairs. Fifteen MGM starlets and a total cast of 60 round out the cast. Originally begun as a spare-time diversion by the paralyzed vet- Seniors of AUHS Receive Marine Active Duty Call Three seniors from Anaheim Union High school and two 1950 graduates, all from Los Alamitos and all 18 years or younger, received a call into service within the past few days. Scheduled to report for duty in the United States Marine Corps are: Charles Ard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ard, Howard st.; Carl King, son of Mrs. Albert Brown, Green st.; Rod Eden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Eden, Chestnut st., and Bob Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Watson, Howard st. Sent to San Diego as members of the regular Navy are: John De Bruyn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Domien De Bruyn, Los Alamitos blvd., and Ronald Hawkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hawkins of Serpentine st. Fred McCoy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCoy, Howard st., is in the naval reserve and expects to be called at any time. Dick Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Murray, Green st., who has been a member of the regular navy is stationed at the Los Alamitos base. Class A Court Action Seen Through Suit Court action to establish Class A rating for Anaheim Justice Court was forecast today by Justice John Shea of Anaheim, who said that the method used by Newport Beach township in establishing Class A jurisdiction for its court several months ago probably will be followed in Anaheim. In Newport Beach, a plaintiff in a lawsuit involving more than $300 jurisdictional limit of an ordinary justice court, attempted to file on it with the court of that township. Justice Donald Dodge refused to accept the case on the ground he lacked jurisdiction. The plaintiff then filed suit in Superior Court to compel acceptance of the case in Justice Court. This produced a Superior Court ruling that Newport Beach township had more than 30,000 population required for Class A juris- At least three enemy divisions now engaged in a determined effort to overwhelm locally inhabited United States troops in the central sector," the summary of Defenders is reported outwarded four to one. MacArthur's headquarters said communists had launched what seemed to be their supreme effort to smash the United Nations daily lines and win a quick denial in the battle to drive U.N. forces from their beachhead. The red divisions in the field presented the largest red force to be committed by the com-munists. A red force of about 800 men methed a wedge between the South Korean Division and U.S. 25th Infantry Division on (Continued on Page 5) Service Sunday Floral Group It will feature interpretation choreo spirituals and songs of Southland. Rev. Hopkins will speak. Additional music will be provided by the MYF Male Quartet White Temple Methodist Church, consisting of Duane Dun- Fred Edwards, Jr., Dan Deman and Carl Hatfield. Marilyn Heming will be at the piano. Harry Steif of Grace Luth-church will preside, and music will be provided by the Anglicical-United Brethren Church. Last Sunday evening's audience was the largest in this series of popular-type horror evening worship events organized through the cooperative of seven Anaheim churches. "Fun on Wheels," the Wheel Chair Review, rolls into Fullerton High school auditorium tonight for a one night stand. Stars of the show are 27 paraplegic vets from Veterans Administration hospitals who dance, run, and even walk a tightrope in their wheelchairs. Fifteen MGM starlets and a total cast of 60 round out the cast. Originally begun as a spare-time diversion by the paralyzed veterans, the show has, with the support of the entire movie industry, grown into a professional Southern California road troupe. Recently the group starred in a film with Bob Hope. Elaborately costumed numbers include such novelties as "A Day in the Park," "Square Wheeling," "Wild Bill Hickcup," "A Day on the Midway" and many others. Staged by Nick Castle of MGM, the review draws assistance of Kenny Wilson of 20th Century Fox and many other studio personnel. Despite rumors that the show would not go on, because of costume and property damage caused by vandals breaking into a Santa Ana warehouse last Sunday, business manager C. E. Chambers assures hard work by the vets, their wives and the cast has gotten the show back into its original shape. "Fun on Wheels" has already appeared in Pomona, Santa Monica, Santa Ana, and many neighboring communities. Tickets are available at the door. Forty full-time instructors will be on the teaching staff for the fall semester at Long Beach State college, according to announcement by Hugh S. Brown, dean of administration. This number doubles the faculty of last year, and makes possible the offering of a wider selection of courses. a lawsuit involving more than $300 jurisdictional limit of an ordinary justice court, attempted to file on it with the court of that township. Justice Donald Dodge refused to accept the case on the ground he lacked jurisdiction. The plaintiff then filed suit in Superior Court to compel acceptance of the case in Justice Court. This produced a Superior Court ruling that Newport Beach township had more than 30,000 population required for Class A jurisdiction and that the court, therefore, was entitled to that classification. Subsequently, the Census revealed that Newport Beach township has only 24,000 population. However, the Census also disclosed that Anaheim township has more than 40,000 population so that no difficulty is anticipated in obtaining a Superior Court ruling in favor of a Class A rating. (ED NOTE: In the event the proposed State Constitutional Amendment revising the inferior court system of California to create municipal courts in any city or district having more than 40,000 population should be approved at the November election, Anaheim's Class A (if previously approved) Justice Court would be abolished. At that time Anaheim township having more than 40,000 population could qualify for a municipal court, providing the County Supervisors favored setting up such a district.) KTSL TO EXPAND LOS ANGELES—Court approval has been given to the estate of the late Thomas Stewart Lee to continue expanding television activities. Lee, who fell to his death from an office building last January 13, had asked permission under the name of the Don Lee broadcasting system to move his station, KTSL, from Mt. Lee to Mt. Wilson.