anaheim-gazette 1951-02-14

Happy A most happy Valentine's Day to all of you from the Anaheim Gazette. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM Zoning Ordinance. Ready To Move Ahead Unchanged Following a delay of several weeks for additional changes, Anaheim’s new zoning ordinance was given its first reading last night before the City Council. While the law will not be held up for more changes, it appears that amendments will follow soon after its final adoption. A group of residents of the east side of S. Olive st. between South and Valencia sts. appeared last night to protest the zoning of their block. They said they wouldn't try to delay adoption of the law, but would ask a re-zoning from R-1 to R-$ (multiple family) as soon as the ordinance is in effect. Mrs. B. J. Dally, 846 S. Olive st., was spokesman for the group. Resolutions of condolence were adopted by the council last night for Mayor Charles Pearson and his brother, Harry Pearson, whose mother, Mrs. Doral L. Pearson, died yesterday afternoon, and for Mrs. Lois Grafton, whose husband, William D. Grafton, died last week. Grafton had served the city since 1929, both as city councilman and member of the planning City Clerk Charles Griffith that Lawrence E. Wedin, 517 E. Sycamore st., had sold a 49-ft strip off his property for a building lot. Approval was given the final map of a 16-lot subdivision being laid out by Dr. J. W. Truxaw. The property is bound by Citron, Janss, La Verne sts. and Grafton pl. The council confirmed appointment of a new patrolman hired by Chief of Police Mark Stephenson. The new officer is Richard Hoag, of 216 N. Manchester ave. Rev. Edwin H. Pflug and A. J. Schutte, pastor and president of Zion Lutheran congregation, were granted permission to use the Greek theater of Anaheim City. Resolutions of condolence were adopted by the council last night for Mayor Charles Pearson and his brother, Harry Pearson, whose mother, Mrs. Doral L. Pearson, died yesterday afternoon, and for Mrs. Lois Grafton, whose husband, William D. Grafton, died last week. Grafton had served the city since 1929, both as city councilman and member of the planning commission, which he headed for many years until he resigned in January. Councilman Ray Van Wagoner acted as mayor pro-tem in the absence of Mayor Pearson. A possible violation of the "6000 square feet" ordinance, which sets a minimum size for building lots was turned over to City Attorney Preston Turner for necessary action. The council was informed by Roses Are Red, Etc. Women the Same, But Valentines Show Men Aren’t What They Were WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, (P)—Let’s face it: Men aren’t what they used to be. But women haven’t changed a bit. On this St. Valentine’s Day, try to imagine a 1951 male with the —uh—poetic spirit to tell his gal: “I bear in sign of love "A sparrow in my glove, "And in my breast a dove— "This shall be thine." Well, they did it in grand-daddy’s time. The Library of Congress proved it today, unearthing—by request—some choice specimens of yester-year’s valentines. Compare them with today’s slick, gag-in-every-line jobs and you get a sad, sad comparison—from the viewpoint of any young woman who hoped for three cents’ worth of old-fashioned sentiment in this morning’s mail. Today a girl is lucky if she gets a dime-store card with some such heart-stirring message as: “Your eyes are crossed, your knees are knocked. "I kind of like you when I’m crocked.” "I surely hope you’d die." Even when the lady was willing she usually managed to cross up the guy somehow. There’s one tantalizing fragment supposedly written by a very early 20th century girl on Valentine’s Day: “Ma, she says it’s orful, "Pa, he thinks it’s ein. "But gee! when I think of your sweet lips—" The last line is missing. Citrus Damage Shows Rain Effects Oranges and other citrus in Orange county are beginning to show the effects of the long rain. One of the most common signs of trouble is the light-brown rind appearing on oranges near the ground. C: D. Gustafson, farm advisor for the University of California Agricultural Extension Service, says this brown rind is a symptom of brown rot decay. All citrus varieties are susceptible to this property is bound by Citron, Janss, La Verne sts. and Grafton pl. The council confirmed appointment of a new patrolman hired by Chief of Police Mark Stephenson. The new officer is Richard Hoag, of 216 N. Manchester ave. Rev. Edwin H. Pflug and A. J. Schutte, pastor and president of Zion Lutheran congregation, were granted permission to use the Greek theater of Anaheim City park for a series of vesper services the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks of June. Permission was granted providing no previous commitments had been made by Park Commissioner Oscar Heying, who was absent last night. The council approved an insurance policy giving fire, theft and (Continued on Page 5) Grand Jury Irked By Drunk Driving, Will Investigate Expressing itself as “horrified” by the mounting number of drunk driving cases coming before law enforcement agencies and showing dissatisfaction with the handling of probation cases, the county grand jury today issued an announcement that it is investigating the county probation office’s methods of reaching recommendations in such cases. The grand jury statement disclosed that it is taking a critical attitude in the investigation, particularly in cases where probation is granted “after repeated offenses.” The statement said that the grand jury had conferred with the Superior Court judges, who are co-operating in the investigation and that a “complete study” is being made of the vehicle code sections, 501 and 502, applying to drunk driving offenses, “in an effort to change the code and clarify it.” Sec. 501 applies to misdemeanor drunk driving, 502 to felony drunk driving in which injury occurs. “We find our law enforcement officers in complete sympathy with our investigation and with an expressed desire to correct the conditions as they now exist,” the statement said. The grand jury, it was indicated, questions the practice of basing probation recommendations upon statements made by persons named by defendants as references, who assume no responsibility in the case. The probation de- Today a girl is lucky if she gets a dime-store card with some such heart-stirring message as: "Your eyes are crossed, your knees are knocked. "I kind of like you when I'm crooked." Ah, but in grandfather's time men wrote their own then, or at least copied them from the cupid's-little-helper books that had a terrific sale. Here's a ripe sample from the Library of Congress' practically lavender-scented files: "Your lips are bright twin corals, Your teeth the fairest pearls. Your eyes are sister sapphires, And golden rings your curls. And the women? what were they doing while their men-folk spun such gossamer rhymes? Oh, they were up to the age-old sport of sticking hatpins into the male ego. Here's one girl's tender reply (A.D. 1867) to a poor guy who proposed to her by valentine: "You're very kind and thoughtful. And, believe me, so am I— For if I should every marry you" CHAMBER TO MEET Anaheim Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting of the board of directors tomorrow in the Chamber offices, 136 N. Los Angeles st., at 7:30 o'clock. Oranges and other citrus in Orange county are beginning to show the effects of the long rain. One of the most common signs of trouble is the light-brown rind appearing on oranges near the ground. C. D. Gustafson, farm advisor for the University of California Agricultural Extension Service, says this brown rind is a symptom of brown rot decay. All citrus varieties are susceptible to this decay which is caused by a fungus splashed by rain onto the fruit on the lower banches. In the early stages the fruit is firm and only the rind is affected. Gustafson says the best preventive is a bordeau spray applied in November before the rainy season begins. However, if the trees were not sprayed in November, an application now will slow the spread of brown rot decay. Spray thoroughly all fruit within three or four feet of the ground, the weeds and soil near and under the trees, and the trunks of the trees to give some protection from gummosis. Avoid heavy dosages of copper, since copper sprays often cause serious damage to trees and fruit. When the grower does not fumigate and there is no history of copper damage, Gustafson recommends 3-3-100 Bordeaux or its equivalent in other copper-bearing sprays. If the grower fumigates and there is a history of copper injury, he recommends one pound of copper sulfate, five pounds of zinc sulfate and four pounds of hydrated lime to 100 gallons of water. Further help with citrus problems is available at the local Agricultural Extension Service office, 1104 W. 8th st., Santa Ana. We find our law enforcement officers in complete sympathy with our investigation and with an expressed desire to correct the conditions as they now exist," the statement said. The grand jury, it was indicated, questions the practice of basing probation recommendations upon statements made by persons named by defendants as references, who assume no responsibility in the case. The probation department is said to rely to considerable extent upon such statements, as well as its investigation of the defendant's background, family and circumstances of the charge against him. When the probation department recommends that probation be granted in a case, the court usually accepts such recommendation, but is not legally bound to do so. Gertrude Evans Dies in Anaheim Miss Gertrude M. Evans, 77, died at her home, 424 N. Los Angeles, last evening. She was born in Indiana and has resided in Anaheim for 11 years. Surviving her is one brother, Harry W. Evans of Anaheim. She was a member of the White Temple Methodist church and belonged to the Eastern Star chapter in Washington, Indiana. She was also a member of the Women's Relief Corps. Services will be conducted from the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel by Rev. Frank Butterworth, Friday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Anaheim cemetery with the Women's Relief Corps officiating at the graveside services. ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1951 CK ON THE HAN—Yank soldiers take up foxhole position along the familiar Han river banks at Yongdungpo, just south of Saturday during the latest Allied drive to the South Korea an capital. Reds today began a large-scale infiltration into Allied '53 Completion Set for Freeway SACRAMENTO (CP) — Here's the Los Angeles area freeway construction goal for the autumn of 1953 announced today by State Public Works Director Charles H. Purcell; Hollywood Freeway from Civic Center to Vineland. Santa Ana Freeway from Civic Center to Santa Ana. Ramona Freeway from Civic center to Rosemead. Harbor Freeway from Civic Center to Eighteenth st. Three Injured In Co. Traffic Three persons were injured in Orange county traffic accidents during the past 24 hours, officials reports show today. Mrs. Hattie F. Helmkamp, 60, of 8953 Electric st., Cypress, was cut and bruised when a car in which she was riding with Hugh LaRue, prominent Cypress man, collided with a car of Miguel G. Duarte, 19, 9341 Katella rd. The accident took place yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Stanton and Lincoln blvd., west of Anaheim. Frank Junior Wagner, 16, of Newhope, sustained possibly major injuries at 7 p.m., yesterday when his motor scooter collided with an automobile driven by Paul Vest, 44, of Midway City. Young Wagner was making a left turn at the intersection of Balsa rd., and Maxine st., in Midway City, when the collision took place. Mrs. Muriel F. Brush, 49, New Elementary School Board Considers Petition for Two New Junior Highs Following right at the heels of the official acceptance of construction and fencing for the new Jefferson school by the elementary school board of trustees and supervisors last night, a petition for the board's endorsement of a junior high program was brought before the group of officials and interested Anaheim mothers and fathers in a letter from the Anaheim high school board of trustees. Representatives of the Anaheim high school district met Jan. 29 at Katella school for a meeting of the Orange County Committee on School District Reorganization, Cypress and Katella districts vetoed the unification system with a minor, but sufficient, number of votes against the proposal to unify the surrounding school districts in order to prepare for the booming population in this territory. This is the most recent effort to combat the overcrowded and insufficient facilities to care for children in the elementary grades. The petition suggests that two new junior high schools, grades 7-9, be built to the east and the west of Anaheim, discontinuing the use of Fremont as a junior high school. This proposal is the result of a study by the State Department of Education, stating that Fremont's capacity is about 400. It is situated on 6.2 acres of land instead of a recommended 20 acres. This capacity is argued to be too small for the coming years. Enrollment of the Anaheim elementary school district, as of Feb. (Continued on Page 5) Frank Junior Wagner, 16, of Newhope, sustained possibly major injuries at 7 p.m., yesterday when his motor scooter collided with an automobile driven by Paul Vest, 44, of Midway City. Young Wagner was making a left turn at the intersection of Balsa rd., and Maxline st., in Midway City, when the collision took place. Mrs. Muriel E. Brush, 49, Newport Beach, received minor injuries when she was struck by an automobile, driven by Connie James Griffin, 33, 1013 E. Chestnut st., Santa Ana, while she was walking across Main st., at Third st., near the Santa Ana city hall yesterday afternoon. According to a police report, Griffin was making a left turn from Third st., to Main and his vision was blocked by the side mirror and spotlight on his car, so that he did not see the pedestrian. She was taken to Santa Ana Community hospital. Minnie Putzier Passes at Home Miss Minnie Putzier succumbed yesterday evening at her home, 507 S. Janss st., after a brief illness. She was a native of Iowa and came to Anaheim over two years ago. Surviving her are one brother, Albert Putzier; one sister, Miss Anna Putzier, both of Anaheim; one niece and five nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by a member of the Christion Science church at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Hilgenfeld chapel. Cremation will follow. Family requests that no flowers be sent. Court to Arraign Mrs. Green Friday Arraignment of Mrs. Cordelia Green, 23, of Costa Mesa, who is held in the county jail on a murder charge for allegedly giving a fatal beating to her four-months-old daughter, Patricia Ann, probably will be held Friday, the sheriff's office said today. Only new development in the case was a statement given to the sheriff's office by the woman's husband, Franklin P. Green, Jr., in which he reportedly said that his wife has been subject to fits of temper which might be exhibited toward either himself or the baby. He told of getting up one night more than a month ago and giving the baby a mild spanking when it cried simply because he did not want his wife to become aroused and give the child a harder whipping. Green was away from home at the time his wife allegedly beat Patricia Ann so severely with her fists last Thursday that the child died of a fractured skull the following day in the county hospital. The sheriff's office said the husband has been cleared of any blame in the case. NEW YORK (P)—Ch Bang Away Sirrah Crest, the third Boxer to win the best in show award at the Westminster Kennel club dog show in the past five years, got its birthday present in advance. The fawn dog with white markings, owned by Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Harris of Santa Ana, will not be Commies Resume Breakthrough Try TOKYO, Thursday, Feb. 15—(P)—Chinese red troops stalled by fearful losses to four divisions in central Korea yesterday, resumed their bloody bid for a breakthrough last night. With fighting flaming along a 20-mile front in central Korea, South Korean marines in a daring surprise raid Wednesday hit Wonsan, big port on the east coast 90 miles inside red territory above Parallel 38. This amphibious operation, possibly designed to divert enemy forces bound for the main front, was supported by a strong Allied naval bombardment. The Wonsan landing was believed to be a hit and run operation similar to previous landing attacks by South Korean Marines, who were organized and trained by American Leathernecks. A big Allied task force supported the landing, bombarding shore installations. First reports said the battleship Missouri was in the Red Cross Ready For Fund Kickoff Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross will get its 1951 Fund Campaign underway tomorrow morning at a kickoff breakfast to be held in the Eball club at 8 a.m. Clyde Nickle, fund drive chairman for 1951 will preside and outline plans for the drive. Bert Arnold is assisting him with the organization of the campaign. Business, industrial and special gift campaign divisions are taking was supported by a strong Allied naval bombardment. The Wonsan landing was believed to be a hit and run operation similar to previous landing attacks by South Korean Marines, who were organized and trained by American Leathernecks. A big Allied task force supported the landing, bombarding shore installations. First reports said the battleship Missouri was in the bombardment force, but U. S. naval headquarters in Tokyo said this was mistaken. The Missouri is operating off Korea's west coast. The reds also took a pasting in the relatively quiet front around Seoul when they tired to raid Allied lines across the Han near the red-held Korean capital, a field dispatch said. A late report from the central front said the renewed red attacks broke out near the key road center of Wonju and around Chipyong to the west. An Allied counterattack on the (Continued on Page 6) Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross will get its 1951 Fund Campaign underway tomorrow morning at a kickoff breakfast to be held in the Ebell club at 8 a.m. Clyde Nickle, fund drive chairman for 1951 will preside and oultine plans for the drive. Bert Arnold is assisting him with the organization of the campaign. Business, industrial and special gift campaign divisions are taking off after tomorrow's breakfast. Barney Jordan, Gene Steck and Bob Mungall, respectively, will head the three divisions. Solicitation by these three divisions will be complete shortly after March 1, it is hoped, said Nickle, who recently announced the 1951 fund drive goal of $12-163. He said another breakfast, March 1, will get the residential Anaheim and rural campaigns off to a flying start and will serve as a report meeting for the three divisions starting tomorrow. The campaign is scheduled to end March 31. PRIZE FOR DOG SHOW WINNER—Ch. Bang Away of Sirrah Crest gets a hug from the master of his owners, Penny Harris, after the boxer took top honors as best-dog-in-show and best can bred in the finale of the Westminster Kennel Club's 75th annual dog show at Madison Garden last night. In foreground is one of the winner's trophies, Penny's parents are Dr. Mrs. R. C. Harris of Santa Ana, Calif.—(Associated Press Wirephoto.) Bang Away, Santa Ana Bred, Becomes Third Boxer Five Years to Win Best-of-Show Award in NY YORK (P)—Ch Bang Sirrah Crest, the third to win the best in show the Westminster Kennel show in the past five its birthday present in own dog with white marked by Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Santa Ana, will not be two years old until Friday. Bang Away is so young, in fact, that Nate Levine, its handler, said after the show in Madison Square Garden last night, that his charge will enter three shows within the next week—Hartford, New Haven and Boston. So Bang Away, which had to get past the 1949 best-in-show, the boxer Mazelaine's Zazarad Brandy, in the breed judging, faces a busy schedule under Levine who has handled it in all 19 bestin-show triumphs. Levine, who incidentally handled the first Boxer to win the prized Westminster blue ribbon—Ch Warlord of Mazelaine in 1947—was too excited to say much. (Continued on Page 4)