anaheim-gazette 1950-11-15

Investigation Hits Snarl in Case Of Soldier Who Admits Slaying LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP)—Officials said today they plan to continue their investigation of a former soldier who first "confessed" and later denied he committed a slaying for which another man has served nearly four years in prison. Clarence A. Woodley, 25, now imprisoned in the federal penitentiary here, made a statement to military authorities when he was arrested on armed robbery charges in Germany. In that statement, Woodley was quoted as saying he strangled Mrs. Miriam Green, 28-year-old Potts-town, Pa., divorcee. Gerald C. Wentzel, 39, Potts-town diemaker and civic leader, was convicted of second-degree murder in connection with Mrs. Green's death and was sentenced to from 10 to 20 years in prison. Wentzel admitted he had been intimate with Mrs. Green but denied any part in the slaying. When Woodley was returned to this country to serve his sentence at Lewisburg, he repeated his "confession," prison officials said. A copy of his statement was forwarded to J. Stroud Weber, Montgomery county district attorney. Weber went to Lewisburg yesterday to question Woodley and said later that the prisoner was evasive and advanced no reason for his previous statement of guilt. "I'm more at sea than ever," Weber said, adding the investigation "is not over yet." Attending the interview with Weber was Woodley's father, who said later he will obtain an attorney for his son. Anaheim Gets Cut Of Fluor Donations Anaheim welfare agencies will be among those to share in the combined charity fund raised by employees of the Fluor corp., it was announced yesterday by D. W. Darnell, president of the Los Angeles engineering company. All 567 employees at Fluor home plant contributed in the 1950 campaign and it is believed that the firm is one of the first major companies in the Los Angeles area to secure 100 per cent plant participation. According to the wishes of employees, Darnell indicated that the proceeds of the drive will be divided as follows: Community Chest, $5897.05; Red Cross, $2418.06; American Heart Association, $1778.03; American Cancer Society, $2021.86; Sister Kenny Foundation, $1363.17 and the March of Dimes, $1232.39. In addition, the company has announced it will contribute $6000 to be allocated among these agencies in the Los Angeles area, bringing total plant donation to $20,710.56. Anaheim residents who have designated part of their contribution for local agencies include: W. Earl Dunn, vice-president; Robert L. Merrick; Kefauver Probe Las Vegas; Cohon Next on List LAS VEGAS (AP)—This gambling resort buzzed today the purpose of the one-day Kefauver senate crime investigating committee. One report had the committee looking into the 1947 gang assassination of Benjamin (B. Siegel). Siegel, besides being asserted Southern California gambling lord, also was part of the luxurious Flamingo here. His death has often linked to his efforts to expand race track wire service he cited. The committee aims to deem a nationwide picture of organ syndicated crime. So far it probed the underworld in M Fla., Kansas City, Chicago, York and Philadelphia. Law enforcement office prominent citizens and officers as well as gamblers and gangsters have told their stories to the in the cities visited. Among those subpoenaed today’s session here are Guy Afee, owner of the huge G Nugget Casino; R. J. Kaltena a Las Vegas businessman; Chief L. R. Greeson of Nevada Lt. Gov. Cliff Jones; Ilam J. Moore, executive director of the Last Frontier hotel here a member of the Nevada state commission; Ray Warren, in gator for the Nevada state commission; Wilbur Clark, of the Desert Inn here; Greenbaum, of the Flam hotel; A. E. Cahlan, man... Weber went to Lewisburg yesterday to question Woodley and said later that the prisoner was evasive and advanced no reason for his previous statement of guilt. "I'm more at sea than ever," Weber said, adding the investigation "is not over yet." Attending the interview with Weber was Woodley's father, who said later he will obtain an attorney for his son. Wentzel's attorney, Wellington H. Rosenberry, Jr., also made the trip to Lewisburg but Woodley refused to talk at all until the lawyer left. In Lakedale, N.C., Lovey Louise Bullock, Woodley's former wife, said she was "shocked" to hear of his statement. Their marriage was annulled, she said, although a child was born. Rites Held for FJC Professor Funeral rites for Dr. Charles Haven McClure, professor of philosophy, psychology and family relations at Fullerton Junior college, were held Tuesday at the Coffey-Eudaly mortuary in Orange. The Reverend Robert Burns McAulay of the Orange Presbyterian church officiated. Interment was at Fairhaven cemetery. Dr. McClure passed away last Saturday at St. Joseph hospital in Orange, following a lengthy illness. He entered the hospital last May for surgery. Surviving him are his wife, Lois, and a step-son, Meredith Martini, of the family home, 603 E. Palm, Orange, and his mother, Mrs. Lillian McClure and a sister, Mrs. Clayton Cook, both of Frankfort, Indiana. Considered one of the most able and best liked members of the college teaching staff, Dr. McClure had been a member of the local faculty since 1946. State Death Benefits Rise California families received $76,807,000 in life insurance death benefit payments in the first nine months of this year, compared with $71,900,000 in the corresponding period of last year. The Institute of Life Insurance reported today. The number of policies becoming claims in the first nine months was 44,312 which compares with 44,306 in the corresponding period of 1949. "The increased ownership of life insurance by American families is reflected in these current payments," said Holgar J. Johnson, president of the Institute, in announcing the figures. Of this year's nine month aggregate payments in this state, $57,119,000 was under 19,282 ordinary policies; $14,340,000 was under 5749 group life insurance policies and $5,348,000 was under 19,281 industrial insurance policies. The Orange Coast Mineral and Lapidary society will hold its regular meeting Monday, November 20, at 7:30, at the American Legion Hall at Costa Mesa. Guest speaker for the evening will be captain Thomas McGaff, head of the identification bureau of the Orange county sheriff's office. He will speak on fluorescent lighting and criminal investigation, a subject on which he has been an authority for many years. Mayor Proclaim Homemakers Week Mayor Charles Pearson hereby declare the week of 12-18 as FHA Week in the office of Anaheim. This recognition granted to the future homemaker of America for the organization outstanding work in preparing young women for their plaice life. "Citizens of Anaheim are encouraged to encourage this high school in its numerous activities." AUHS future homemakers joining groups in community throughout the nation in celebrating FHA Week this week program began with a C Day on Sunday when all members attended the church their preference. Monday (s day) was devoted to a w display at the SQR store. display includes appropriate wear and school clothes. (community day) was dedi to cleaning the AUHS campus morrow (public relations) will be highlighted by a Fr school discussion of FHA articles. On Friday (family day) club member will prepare the ning meal at her home. Help Your Community Chest Stephen & Stephen ESCROW AGENCY Locally Owned — Bonded 108 W. Broadway—Ph. Ana. 6893 DOG FOOD YUMMIES ... 25c and 50c box SKIPPY ... 3 cans for 25c PLUCKY ... 3 cans for 25c THOROFED ... 2 cans for 25c FRISKIES ... 2 cans for 29c LARRO MEAL ... 5 pounds for 63c MACKALL'S PET TREAT ... Box 10c NUTRENA ... 5 pounds for 75c GAINES or FRISKIES ... 5 pounds for 73c KENDALL FIVES ... 5 pounds for 75c NUTRO—Kibble or Biscuit ... 5 pounds for 78c ACME DOG FOOD ... 5 pounds for 75c MILK BONE ... 17c and 42c Box DR. ROSS ... 2 cans for 25c DR. ROSS HORSE MEAT ... 20c Can SALOMAR SARDINES ... 2 cans for 27c at TOMMY WATTS' ANAHEIM FEED and SEED Across from Fox Theatre 242 W. Center Phone ANA.3210 Anaheim Gazetteer by JOHN S. NEUBAUER HISTORICAL NOTE—If you'd ask John Tuffree, the Placentia citriculturist, he'd tell you that oil was discovered in Orange county 65 years ago. He is sure of it, even though the county's foremost historians—Terry Stephenson and James Sleeper—recorded it otherwise. The first well in the Olinda district was drilled by Snow, Mackey and Downs. Tuffree should know. He was there. As a boy he rode the water wagon delivering supplies to the drillers in the rattlesnake infested hills. Edward Doheny did not drill the first Orange county oil well, but came after the discovery well to put down a hole for the Santa Fe railroad — Chansler, Canfield, Murphy Oil Co.—which is still doing business on the old stand. Carl Borgen who used to haul in drilling equipment will verify this historical note. Ray Holt, Anaheim's leading historian who became the Pomona librarian November 1, claims that it is virtually impossible to find authentic documentary evidence to substantiate historical data... Holt, incidentally, had no sooner gotten on the job in Pomona when a customer came up with a box to find out if the snake it contained was a coral snake. It was... The Anaheim Public Library—like any other library—runs an efficient, up-to-the-minute information. PENNEY CLEAN YOUR CHANGE WE MAKE WAY SPECIAL! Men's ALL WOOL SUIT 15° Here's the size scale: 36 37 38 39 40 1 2 2 1 Single breasted style Tailored in California. Q herringbones and flan Mayor Proclaims Homemakers Week Mayor Charles Pearson today declared the following proclamation: Mayor Charles Pearson do by declare the week of Nov. 3 as FHA Week in the city Anaheim. This recognition is intended to the future homemakers America for the organization's standing work in preparing women for their place in citizens of Anaheim are urged encouragement this high school club is numerous activities." UHS future homemakers are grouping groups in communities throughout the nation in celebrating FHA Week this week. The program began with a Church on Sunday when all club members attended the church of preference. Monday (school day) was devoted to a window day at the SQR store. The day includes appropriate date and school clothes. Today community day) was dedicated cleaning the AUHS campus. Toow (public relations day) be highlighted by a Fremont pol discussion of FHA activi-On Friday (family day) every member will prepare the eve- get Casino; R. J. Kaltenborn, Las Vegas businessman; Police of L. R. Greeson of Reno;ada Lt. Gov, Cliff Jones; Wil-J. Moore, executive director; the Last Frontier hotel here and member of the Nevada state tax commission; Ray Warren, investigator for the Nevada state tax commission; Wilbur Clark, owner of the Deser! Inn here; Gus Genbaum, of the Flamingo; A. E. Cahlan, managing director of the Las Vegas Review-nal, and George E. Franklin, chairman of the Board of Park county commissioners. NEWSETTE — Buxom screen and radio beauty, Marle Wilson, who was reared in Anaheim, is to leave Hollywood for Las Vegas tomorrow for the usual reason. She and her actor husband, Alan Nixon, just couldn't make a go of it. NEWSETTES—Bill Wallop is a real civic leader and booster who has worked for the development of Northern Orange county. Clarence Stull, the Anaheim Union Oil co. representative, was really surprised when Spurgeon (yes, that's it) Trultt handed him a wrist watch for his efforts of making this year's Fullerton Vet's Day celebration a success. Ed Baughman was the unsung hero of the Vet's Day as far as the parade participants were concerned. He was on KP duty—the barbecue was his chore. Bill Cook, the Anaheim music master, presented two snappy bands — the Anaheim Elks band, one of the county's best musical organizations, and his Anaheim High school band. Anaheim could do well by making his Ellis band the official Anaheim City band. Incidentally, Jack Wledmeier came by his trumpeting honestly. They say he was a World War I bugler. Dickerson Skeen won the dubious honor of being the county's homeliest hombre. His prize, 'an automobile' from the junk yard, presented quite a problem. CUFFNOTES—Lyman V. Wilkinson is getting more distin- members attended the church of their preference. Monday (school day) was devoted to a window day at the SQR store. The day includes appropriate date and school clothes. Today (community day) was dedicated cleaning the AUHS campus. To-orrow (public relations day) will be highlighted by a Fremont social discussion of FHA activi-On Friday (family day) every member will prepare the evening meal at her home. Last Saturday (fun day) the members staged a large barbecue with the FFA. Today FHA Week hit the airlines as Mrs. Barbara Walker, the economics teacher and several students appeared on Al's TV show. STATE C OF C TO SHIPPING Appraisal of transportation stress and problems in several states as they affect Pacific Coast shipping and shippers, and the book for transportation in the long year will be major sub-item at the transportation section of the California State Chamber Commerce's annual statewide meeting at the Fairmont hotel in Francisco Friday, December 1, 1950. J. Falk, San Francisco, the Chamber president announced today. In addition, American foreign policy will be discussed by Sena-William F. Knowland at the legal State Chamber luncheon Thursday, November 30, immediately after his return from his recent trip to Japan, Korea, Formosa and the Philippines. CUFFNOTES—Lyman V. Wilkinson is getting more distinguished looking as the years roll by. He's reached the point where he celebrates his 38th birthday annually. George Yost isn't anxious to contact any more black widow spiders As far as he's concerned, Lee Kavanagh can bottle them all up and study their habits. Merril Royer, Uncle Sam's weather observer, has to learn how to read a rain gauge all over again. It's been a long time since there was measurable rainfall in this neck of the brush. Martin Apalategui is one guy who has a ready smile for anyone. It costs nothing to be pleasant. Roy Patterson has taken adversity cheerfully. A war production casualty. Pat has had to readjust his entire life. 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