anaheim-gazette 1950-12-22

Yugoslav Swing To Western Fold Is Hinted BELGRADE (P) — An army spokesman intimated to the Yugoslav people for the first time last night that their government would look to the west for aid in case of war. If the communist but Anti-Moscow nation is attacked by Russia and her satellites, Maj. Gen. Djuro Loncarevic declared, "we shall not fight alone." He spoke in the presence of Merry Christmas TO YOU Botts Nursery LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS 1228 Lincoln Ave., Anaheim Phone Anaheim 5450 SECTION II Premier Marshal Tito and high government leaders at a reception on eve of Yugoslavia's ninth Army Day. His address also suggested that the Balkan country may seek arms in the west. Gen. Loncarevic assailed the Soviet army and its political leadership as endangering the liberty of Yugoslavia—which broke with the Kremlin in 1943—and the peace of the world. The "sympathies of the progressive world will be with us" in the event of a Russian invasion, the general asserted. He said Yugolsavia is "producing weapons as fast as we can, but if the pressure on Yugoslavia increases we believe our army will find arms elsewhere." The Yugoslavs are already receiving food shipments from the United States to relieve drought-produced shortages. The army spokesman gave this picture of the military establishment in neighboring iron curtain nations: Bulgaria, permitted by its peace treaty and army of 55,000, has three times that number of men under arms; Hungary has twice the 70,000 troops it was permitted under the peace treaty, and Romania also doubled its allowed force of 138,000. Gen. Loncarevic said the cominform countries committed 704 aggressive border violations against Yugoslavia this year. Bulgaria, permitted by its peace treaty and army of 55,000, has three times that number of men under arms; Hungary has twice the 70,000 troops it was permitted under the peace treaty, and Romania also doubled its allowed force of 138,000. Gen. Loncarevic said the cominform countries committed 704 aggressive border violations against Yugoslavia this year. ALL Good Wishes As the Holidays grow closer, we want to pause and say, "Thank You." Williams Shoe Store GOOD SHOES PROPERLY FITTED 174 W. Center St. Anaheim GOOD SHOES PROPERLY FITTED 174 W. Center St. Anaheim —It’s Christmas! so we’ll just add our good wishes, too. LEE’S NURSERY 718 South Los Angeles Street Anaheim AHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Friday, December 22, 1950 Christmas Rite—Observing an ancient religious ceremony for the third night, worshipersel and repeat rosary in front of the nacimiento. Left to right: Miss Meriga Carrion, ImanualSeveda and brother Fred, Rosie Billafana, Julia Billafana and Mrs. Paulino Carreon. (Gazette photo by Bradley) Spanish Families Re-Enact Yule Ceremony Who Gets Jack Is $15,000 Qu BOSTON (AP)—If someone your telephone to ask payoff question in a show, who gets the jack This was the $15,000posed yesterday to Super Judge Eugene A. Hudson men pressed claims to16 prize on "Sing It Again The dispute started telephone rang last night in the pastry shop Rotondi. It was "Sing It Again Rotondi. The latter thouagag, according toWilliam de Marco. De Marco told the couquickly handed him thewith the remark; "Here, Willie, make fast $15,000." De Marco promptlythe "phantom voice"a Grover Whalen, former City greeter. De Marco added thatRotondi all about thewhich included furs,money and other thingscongratulated him, De Mbut later decided that heshould get the jackpot bis the telephone subscri Christmas RITE—Observing an ancient religious ceremony for the third night, worshipers and repeat rosary in front of the nacimiento. Left to right: Miss Meriga Carrion, Imanual Seveda and brother Fred, Rosie Billafana, Julia Billafana and Mrs. Paulino Carreon. (Gazette photo by Bradley) Spanish Families Re-Enact Yule Ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Paulino Carreon of 224 Oak st., her family, and her friends, are a few of many in Orange county who observe the traditional rites at Christmas. On the 24th afternoon Christ child has found his way to the manger, they will celebrate and break the tree every evening for a week before Christmas, Spanish families have been visiting each day and at a certain meeting place, usually at a friend’s home, they re-enact a ceremony that has been passed on from earliest days in Spain. Christ's nativity is the core of the world's most loved and widespread holidays. Spain's season observance approaches the old Roman Saturnalia, which means unrestrained and intemperate jollity, to an extent outdistanced by no other country. Traditions have been sifted through and around until the ceremonies and customs are a strange mixture of paganism and Christianity. Christmas trees are not part of a Spanish Christmas. In its place is a nacimiento. It is made of plaster and represents the place of Christ's nativity, complete with miniature replicas of tiny people and animals. It occupies a place of honor in the household for the week and is lighted by candles. As friends gather together each evening they first form a candlelight procession into the place of the nacimiento and recite a rosary. Christmas Eve, noche-buena, a rosary is repeated at midnight and the Christ Child is placed in the manger. A small portion of the festivities take place in the home compared with the rest of the fun and gaiety. Lights, music, noise, color, dancing and crowded market places are the earmark of a Spanish Christmas. During this gay season such delicacies as preserved fruits, almond soup, almond rock, truffled turkey, and most desirable, sea-bream. Nuts of all types and kinds are served, layer cakes rich with preserves and topped with almond iceing with fruit and liquor filled ornaments of sugar on top are sent from friend to fast $15,000." Savings and Loan Reviews Highly Successful Year The Savings, Loan and Building association of Anaheim is closing one of the most successful years in its 61-year history, it was stated today by William T. Wallop, president of the association. Wallop pointed to 103 loans, totaling $655,000, made during the past year for the construction of homes for private individuals in accordance with their own plans and specifications and to 275 others, for $917,000, for the purchase or refinancing of homes in Orange county. Of all of the loans, said Wallop, 41 per cent are made within the Anaheim city limits, and only four per cent are made outside of Orange county. During the year, 281 new investment accounts were opened, according to Wallop, with which to service the needs of the home builders and home owners of the community. Interest was paid on 1950 investments at the current rate of three per cent. Wallop also pointed to several improvements during the year in the operation of the association. The outstanding one, he said, was the increase of Federal Deposit Insurance corporation insurance of accounts from $5000 to $10,000 for each account. Wallop said that this made the Savings, Loan and Building association the only local savings and loan firm to provide insurance of accounts for the benefit of its investors. divorcing their respective Nick Hilton and Robert early in the new year. vans crossing Tibet gentravel only in the morning and cold gales which arise moon. gaiety. Lights, music, noise, color, dancing and crowded market place are the earmark of a Spanish Christmas. During this gay seasson such delicacies as preserved fruits, almond soup, almond rock, truffled turkey, and most desirable, sea-bream. Nuts of all types and kinds are served, layer cakes rich with preserves and topped with almond icing with fruit and liquor filled ornaments of sugar on top are sent from friend to friend in an age-old custom. When noche-buena comes, it is imperative that a good deed be done before the midnight bells toll so that one's conscience is clear. On the stroke of midnight tiny oil lamps are lighted in every house and devout Roman Catholics illuminate the image of the Virgin with a taper. Streets are thronged with people on the way to church. After church is over there is dancing, no matter the time. Mostly they dance the "Jota." It is an ancient dance, and has been passed on from generation to generation by word of mouth. The day is Christmas and there are three masses that day, some attend all of them. Festivities end at "Twelfth Day" or Epiphany, a church festival on the sixth day of January. Crowds of young folks go from gate to gate to meet the Magi. After much merriment they some to the conclusion that the Magi will not appear until the following year. Wallop also pointed to several improvements during the year in the operation of the association. The outstanding one, he said, was the increase of Federal Deposit Insurance corporation insurance of accounts from $5000 to $10,000 for each account. Wallop said that this made the Savings Loan and Building association the only local savings and loan firm to provide insurance of accounts for the benefit of its investors. Another improvement, he said, was the purchase and installation of a National Cash Register Business Machine Accounting system that now provides a machine-posted record for the customers and greatly increases the efficiency of the office. STUDIES ASIAN RELIGION SINGAPORE (P)—Dr. Paul B. Means, professor of religion at the University of Oregon, is the first American to receive an award under the Fulbright Act to do research work in Malaya during the 1950-51 academic year at the University of Malaya. Dr. Means spent 10 years as a missionary in Malaya and Sumatra before World War II. He has been engaged for several months in a study of changes in religious thought in Southeast Asia and in furthering a literacy campaign in Malaya. McCoy's Drugs For CANDY Open Sunday Lukemia Drops Youngster from Christmas Pageant Cast ESTHERVILLE, Ia. (P)—A little girl who was to play an angel in a Christmas pageant won't get to do so because the doctors say she is dying of leukemia. Just three weeks ago, blonde-haired, blue-eyed Margaret Ruth Holmgren, 3½, was a happy-go-lucky youngster who liked to get all dressed up and surprise her father, Albert Holmgren, by saying, "how do I look, Daddy?" Although Margaret had not been well, nothing of consequence was suspected until a few days ago. She was taken to Rochester, Minn., and early this week doctors gave her parents the sad word. Margaret, they said, has acute leukemia and nothing can be done for her. This cancer of the blood, in its acute form, usually brings death in a relatively short time. As soon as Margaret returned from Rochester the Holmgrens held a pre-view of Christmas beside the twinkling lights of their tree, just in case. Her parents said Margaret will open her additional gifts as they arrive or whenever she is in the mood. "We are trying to keep everything as normal as possible around the house," her mother said. Margaret still was able to walk while she was in Rochester but she is too weak to do so now. Margaret's father spent hours rocking her while they were in Rochester but he has gone back to his job in a packing plant as part of the effort to keep things as normal as possible. Margaret has no brothers or sisters, but the Holmgrens are expecting another child in February. They haven't given up hope for Margaret, and aren't going to give up hope until there is none. "We have a lot of people praying for her," her mother said. And children of the Gospel Mission church are going to sing Christmas carols for her. May the joyous symbol of the Christmas wreath be with you all through the year! We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all of our customers for their patronage during the past year. We shall strive to serve you even better in the future. McCOY'S CUT RATE DRUGS De Marco promptly identified the "phantom voice" as that of Grover Whalen, former New York City greeter. De Marco added that he told Rotondi all about the big prize which included furs, furniture, money and other things. Rotondi congratulated him, De Marco said, but later decided that he, Rotondi, should get the jackpot because he is the telephone subscriber. If you drive! Don't drink. Christmas wreath be with you all through the year! We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all of our customers for their patronage during the past year. We shall strive to serve you even better in the future. McCOY'S CUT RATE DRUGS 100 W. Center St. — Anaheim Once again we pause in the whirl of life... to exchange this sincere greeting to all our friends... and wish them the best during the coming year. SWANBERGERS PHONE 4130 145 W CENTER