anaheim-gazette 1951-03-21

4 Anaheim Gazette WEDNESDAY MARCH 21, 1921 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 5, 1869, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, the National Editorial Association, and California Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: $5 per month by carrier or $5 per year by carrier or mail. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatches. THEODORE B. KUCHEL MAX BESLFR ERNEST BEYER LEONARD KREIDT MILES BRADLEY NEIL STANLEY G. E. MELLEN MARY ROULAND RALPH ROULAND LUCY HUBBARD Publisher Assistant Publisher Editor and Sports Editor Assistant Editor Picture Editor Advertising Manager Advertising Manager Advertising Manager Classified Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Situation with a point ... The uproar by the citizenry over the pros and cons of the "dismissal" of Superintendent Gauer by the Elementary School board points up what might be called one of the weaknesses of our democracy. That is, the citizenry really doesn't become disturbed over the actions of a civic board until trouble develops. Surprisingly enough that weakens the decisions and actions of a board. It has difficulty arriving at a decision because it has a tough time sampling a broad and informed segment of the population. It never knows if the public is sufficiently behind it to take a bold action which it considers appropriate. That's what makes the job of being a school board member—or a member of any other non-board member will impair a lifetime reputation over the explosion of a bomb with a long fuse. Perhaps we all should take more interest in how our civic institutions are managed. We feel all that should be brought out now because of the public interest in the actions of the Anaheim Elementary school board in announcing it would not renew the contract of Superintendent Gauer. Perhaps it is not cricket to "capitalize" on such an event, but we feel it would be well to use it all as a springboard to this: On May 18 the voters of Anaheim will (1) select a member of the Elementary School board, (2) vote on a proposition to enlarge the present board from three (Ed. Note: Drew Feeney making a flying tour of the East and Europe; survey world situation.) BERLIN—This is the northern end of the Iron River I started this trip at the south end where it begins, between Georgia and Turkey—a long barbed wire extending northward have now reached the other where it isn't even barbed but fans out into the east Berlin. One of the most important clusions I've reached on this in that Winston Churchill democratic world a distend when he talked about the between Russia and the West world as an iron Curtain, the border isn't as impervious, the word "iron" indicated only is Stalin's curtain by the east and the west not marked by barbed wire in places, but it can be crossed easily. The border between Czechoslovakia and the American in Germany, for instance, crossed almost any night fact, it is crossed constant Germans who make their smuggling goods back and forth. The border between east Germany is like a while, in Berlin, thousand people walk or ride back and daily between the Russian American zones. I entered Russian zone without even I was in it and drove several miles of its back. Surprisingly enough that weakens the decisions and actions of a board. It has difficulty arriving at a decision because it has a tough time sampling a broad and informed segment of the population. It never knows if the public is sufficiently behind it to take a bold action which it considers appropriate. That's what makes the job of being a school board member—or a member of any other non-paying civic board—so tough. The members never are sure where they stand with the public because the citizens take little interest in their work, until a decision involving a controversy is made. And then, often, it is difficult to clear the air and to heal all the wounds—and still pacify the various factions. To the credit of members of elective boards it must be said that it takes courage to take on a job that may end up in some big battle—with the chance that a IN THE DAYS OF JONG AGO From the Files of the Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago We called upon Mr. Rimpau, who was treasurer of the former City Government and asked him to furnish us the amount of payments shown in his books to have been made by the city. We were kindly given the following data. His official records embrace from September, 1870, to July 1872. During that time, the expenditures recorded on his books reach the sum of $2,527.99. He has on hand in his official capacity $30.79 belonging to the city. The city warrants unpaid amount to $360. The property of the city corporation consists of the jail and lot, the chairs, table, desk, etc., and an interest in the utensils of the Hook and Ladder company. This statement is made that the people may judge for themselves as to what the former incorporation cost and to correct the impression that it amounts to even much more than it appears to have really done; and in that record it 50 Years Ago Mrs. Wilmot Lawrence Maury, formerly of this city, secured a divorce from her husband, Mark Maury, in San Francisco, some days ago. The couple have been married two years, and a young son, a year old is the issue of the marriage. Mrs. Maury's mother (Mrs. Lyman Maury) secured a divorce from her husband (an uncle of Mark Maury) some two years ago. The ladies, with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Hardin, formerly of this city, reside in San Francisco. Mrs. R. Fossick has been seriously ill for the past three weeks with an attack of neuralgia. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Ed Bustamento came over from Redlands several days ago on a visit to his folks. He reports the town booming and 17 blind pigs The border between east-west Germany is like a while, in Berlin, thousands people walk or ride back and daily between the Russian American zones. I entered Russian zone without even being I was in it and drove them several miles of its back streets. The only way you know you are in the Russian zone is through the signs on streets which say: "You are entering the democratic scene of Berlin." This fairly easy access into restricted areas behind the Curtain raises one of the most important omissions on the pay of the United States government namely, why are we not more to influence the people the other side of the curtain? viously the curtain was rung by Stalin for only one reason cause he fears intercourse between East and West—he contact with the modern man of capitalism would make it difficult to keep the Russian people happy under communism. Therefore our best bet to help off war obviously is to go on the Kremlin's head and re-enter the Russian people and the elite millions also forced to main behind the curtain. Eager for U.S. Information How effectively this can be and how eager the satellites for information about the is shown right here in Boston where our State Department doing its most effective job propaganda through radio station RIAS. This station, which gets abbreviated name from "Radio American Sector," was originally started by the Army but now operated by three State Department radio men plus 600 Germans. RIAS carries a regular schedule of radio entertainment not unrelated American station quiz programs having the highest Hooper rating and musical cab shows second. Interspersed through all these programs, he ever, are telling wiser cracks political comment which nice nursing Congressman John Tao of New York probably could The property of the city corporation consists of the jail and lot, the chairs, table, desk, etc., and an interest in the utensils of the Hook and Ladder company. This statement is made that the people may judge for themselves as to what the former incorporation cost and to correct the impression that it amounts to even much more than it appears to have really done; and, in that regard, it is but a mere matter of justice to the gentlemen officially connected with the former incorporation that we should give the facts shown by the books. The public will see by the telegram from Sacramento in today's issue that the bill incorporating Anaheim has passed the legislature and become a law. We were favored yesterday with a call from Mr. Charles Lefond, who has recently taken charge of the Tivoll Gardens near the depot, Mr. Lefond is a newcomer among us and comes with the highest testimonials as to worth and capability. These beautiful gardens are the property of F. Conrad and boast of a bowling alley, croquet game, shooting gallery and swing. A large dancing hall will soon be built and the bar is supplied with a choice supply of wines, cigars, liquors, etc. The first wool shipment of the season was made yesterday by the house of Messrs P. Davia & Bro. It consisted of 36½ bales averaging in weight something over 300 pounds per bale. It is the clip of Charles Harter. Mrs. R. Fossick has been seriously ill for the past three weeks with an attack of neuralgia. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Ed Bustamente came over from Redlands several days ago on a visit to his folks. He reports the town booming and 17 blind pigs doing a rushing business. Col. and Mrs. Clark of Washington, D.C., who have been visiting their son, Dr. George Clark of Fullerton, returned home this week. 25 Years Ago J. C. Mauerhan was in town on Wednesday last from his orange ranch east of the city. Mr. Mauerhan has a fine crop of oranges maturing on his frees and states his orchard is looking very fine. He has lived in Southern California since 1875, and has been a subscriber to the Gazette for 40 years. He makes us feel quite chesty when he says that he enjoys every issue of the paper. The latch string hangs out to our good friend who will always find a warm welcome in this office. Otto Des Granges was in town this week from his home in Fullerton, meeting with many a handshake from his friends here and hearing the expression of condolences on the passing away of Mrs. Des Granges, which occurred last week. Otto has many old time friends in this neck of the woods, and comes over occasionally to see them. RIAS carries a regular schedule of radio entertainment not unrelated American station quiz programs having the high Hooper rating and musical cab shows second. Interspersal through all these programs, however, are telling wisecracks political comment which nice nursing Congressman John T. of New York probably could understand and wouldn't appreciate but which have East Germany roaring with laughter—at the expense of Joe Stalin. RIAS is so popular in East Germany that when the Soviets hold its big youth meeting in Berlin last December, several thousand youngsters called at the state out of friendly curiosity, while streams of letters pour into RIAS offices each month from parts of Soviet Germany. One of the most popular features on RIAS is the evening news show at which the commentary uncovers a communist agent in East Germany. "You may know Hans Goering the butcher on the corner. Wilhelmstrasse and Luxemburgplatz," says the commentator. "He may pretend to be your friend but he isn't. He's a communist agent and is reporting what you do and say to the Soviet police." East Germans eat this up and the East bureau of the Social Democratic party has kept RIAS well supplied with the names and details of communist agents. Lack of Funds Hampers "Voice" The state department operates another Voice of America radio station in Salonika, near the southern end of the iron curtain. THEY ALL MAY LOOK ALIKE-BUT- NEWS REPORT SABOTAGE AND GUERRILLA ACTIVITIES ARE REPORTED TAKING ON MAJOR PROPORTIONS IN RED CHINA. BERLIN—This is the extreme northern end of the Iron Curtain. It started this trip at the southern end where it begins, between Bulgaria and Turkey—a long line of barbed wire extending north—and have now reached the other end, where it isn't even barbed wire but fans out into the east zone of Berlin. One of the most important conclusions I've reached on this trip was that Winston Churchill did the democratic world a disservice when he talked about the border between Russia and the Western world as an iron curtain, because the border isn't as impervious as the word "iron" indicates. Not only is Stalin's curtain between the east and the west not even marked by barbed wire in many places, but it can be crossed fairly easily. The border between Czechoslovakia and the American zone in Germany, for instance, can be crossed almost any night. In fact, it is crossed constantly by Germans who make their living smuggling goods back and forth. The border between east and west Germany is like a sieve tile, in Berlin, thousands of people walk or ride back and forth between the Russian and American zones. I entered the Russian zone without even knowing I was in it and drove through several miles of its battered but, because of insufficient funds, it hasn't really begun to scratch the surface of the iron curtain with effective propaganda. One trouble with the Voice of America is that it operates via short wave. RIAS, on the other hand, operates on a standard wave and fits its programs right in on regular East German programs. And, being close to the scene, it covers local news, uses local wisecracks and disseminates local political gossip. Making the Voice of America effective from 4000 miles away is like publishing a newspaper in Chicago from a news desk located in London. If, therefore, we are to puncture the easily punctured iron curtain, what we need is a series of local radio stations extending from Berlin to Turkey—one along the Czechoslovak border in the American zone of Germany broadcasting in Czech and Slovak languages, one in the American zone in Austria, one in Yugoslavia to reach nearby Hungary and Albania, and one in Turkey to reach Southern Russia. Such a radio network would pay 100 per cent dividends in getting our ideas beyond and behind the iron curtain. However, radio propaganda alone, while important, won't do the job. My examination of the iron curtain convinces me that, in addition, we could get all sorts of propaganda into satellite countries. Thousands of people in Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland are eager for information about the outside world and are even willing to risk their lives to get it and help disseminate it. During the war we devised all sorts of schemes to get our propaganda behind the enemy lines. We devised waterproof propaganda leaflets, which could not be destroyed by rain. We devised KEEP IT COLD I am always urging home-makers to shop for a week's supply of groceries at a time because it is the proven way of saving time and money, but it is feasible only when the home-maker has adequate refrigerator space. When I learned that the Servel line of gas refrigerators is enjoying a silver anniversary, I visited Wayne Reafsynder at the Smith-Reafsynder Furniture Company to see what the new models have to offer. Mr. Reafsyder showed me the full line of Servels which range in size from compact apartment models with six cubic feet of storage space to a two-door model with 11½ cubic feet of space to accommodate the largest family. The nice part about these refrigerators is that although the new Servel has greater capacity, it actually takes less space in the kitchen. All models have generous freezer compartments for cooked or uncooked foods. The ice cube trays have patented quick release to permit the removal of one cube or a whole tray-full in a jiffy. Do you waste time looking for "lost" foods in your present refrigerator? Servel has eliminated this confusion by providing a special "odds and ends" basket where cheese, sandwich spreads, salad dressings, jellies, baby foods and other miscellaneous packages. stain-resistant white paper with rounded corners. The unichrome-finished shelves easy to keep bright and slick. The special finish on the rolling white exterior of the requires only an occasional wash and beautiful. My main gripe about refrigerators is that I never can walk into the box the watermelon want, the holiday turkey, or tall bottles. "You can in a Servel," said Reafsynder as he demonstrated quick change interior. The shelves are adjustable up or down to en different levels so that they be changed, rearranged or re-sized in a matter of seconds. done, too. The other work-lightening turtles on the new gas refrigerators are meat storage trays, cold shelves, dew-action veg fresheners and automatic lighters. If you have never used a gas refrigerator, you may not know it makes no noise whatever. Are no moving parts; no motor compressor; nothing to make noise or wear out. Heat from small gas burner or kerosene is all that it needs to keep refrigerant circulating. That makes the Servel people are issue a 10 year warranty longest guarantee on any renter. by three State Departration men plus 600 Germans. RIAS carries a regular schedule radio entertainment not unlike average American station with programs having the highest er rating and musical cabaret is second. Interspersed through all these programs, howare telling wiser cracks and special comment which nickleing Congressman John Taber New York probably couldn't stand and wouldn't approve at which have East Germans giving with laughter—at the exof Joe Stalin. RIAS is so popular in Eastern any that when the Soviet ists big youth meeting in Berst December, several thoussupposedly communist masters called at the station of friendly curiosity, while mass of letters pour into the offices each month from all of Soviet Germany. Of the most popular feation RIAS is the evening news that which the commentator says a communist agent in Germany. You may know Hans Goering, butcher on the corner of Amstrasse and Luxemburg, says the commentator. "He re tend to be your friend but it. He's a communist agent reporting what you do and the Soviet police." Germans eat this up and last bureau of the Social ratic party has kept RIAS applied with the names and of communist agents. Funds Hampers "Voice" state department operates "Voice of America radio" in Salonika, near the end of the iron curtain APOLLO, Pa., News - Record: "Workers in any field are always entitled to share in increased productivity of their work, even though that productive increase may be chiefly due to labor saving machinery. But the capital which makes such labor-saving devices possible ... is also entitled to a fair share." SHAWANO, Wis., Journal: "The memory of Abraham Lincoln has a very special meaning in this fateful year. Today this nation is threatened by those who are determined to substitute for the Lincoln philosophy of government of the people, by the people and for the people, a new and dangerous philosophy of government over the people." Planning Commission Not Much in Spotlight But Does Important Job An organization which for the past 20 years has had a big hand in molding Anaheim's future, but which has received surprisingly little publicity for its efforts, is the Anaheim Planning commission. The commission is constituted to watch over the development of Anaheim residential and business areas and to guide this development for the best interests of all the citizens of Anaheim. Serving as a member of the commission is one of the tough jobs that falls to the lot of civic minded Anaheimers. Members have to weigh problems and recommend decisions in the public interest—which might, among other things, mean overruling petitions, which embrace the hopes and plans of citizens but, planners on the commission have but one goal: the solid and intelligent growth of Anaheim. After a year's study with Planning Consultant Gordon Whitnall, the commission has authored a new zoning ordinance and map which must serve to direct the commission in its deliberations on land use problems and to aid it in making fair decisions. The new map and ordinance were approved by the City Council and Anaheim citizens in public hearings. Here are some of the present objectives under study by the Planning commission: (1) At the present time the commission is preparing a new subdivision ordinance to guide the city in a fast growth. Subdividers, contractors, and individuals building homes will then be assured the commission is setting a pattern which will protect them in their plans (of home ownership). paring a building-line setback ordinance that will be "lined" with a new master plan of streets and highways. (2) Consideration is being given to the problem in the Freeway area where streets are cut off. Under the state Freeway plan, these areas could become dead-end "slum" districts and property values would suffer. Studies are being made to prevent any adverse situation. (3) Establishing truck routes and by-pass routes which will take heavy traffic from Center st. passes a real problem, but the importance of this objective makes it a first order of business of the commission. When studies are completed, plans will be submitted and request made to enlist state aid in solving the problem. (4) Planning of all county areas contiguous to Anaheim boundary lines will have to be accomplished through the County Planning commission. This includes business development and areas for large homes for Anaheim residents who want "space." Since these areas are presumed to be in the Anaheim zone of influence, recommendations of the Anaheim Planning commission are usually fol- main-resistant white porcelain with rounded corners. The new nichrome-finished shelves are easy to keep bright and shining. The special finish on the gleaming white exterior of the cabinet requires only an occasional swipe with a damp cloth to stay bright and beautiful. My main gripe about refrigerators is that I never can wedge into the box the watermelon I want, the holiday turkey, or the all bottles. "You can in a Servel," said Mr. Saffsynder as he demonstrated theick change interior. The shelves are adjustable up or down to sev-different levels so that they can be changed, rearranged or removed in a matter of seconds. Easily one, too. The other work-lightening features on the new gas refrigerators are meat storage trays, quick-den shelves, dew-action vegetable sheners and automatic interior hts. If you have never used a gas refrigerator, you may not know that makes no noise whatever. There no moving parts; no motor, no compressor, nothing to make a ice or wear out. Heat from a tall gas burner or kerosone burns all that it needs to keep the refrigerant circulating. That means longer life. Guess that is the reason the Servel people are able issue a 10 year warranty—the best guarantee on any refrigeration at its best to visit the appliance department of Smith-Reafsnyder where the latest models of the Servel gas refrigerator are on display. Hot cross buns are a Good Friday tradition. They may be made at home in the modern manner with a package of hot roll mix. Should you prefer to start from scratch, the following recipe will yield two dozen buns, light as a feather and plump with currants and nuts. HOT CROSS BUNS ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons melted margarine ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup scalded milk 1 yeast cake, softened in ¼ cup warm water 2 eggs 3 cups sifted flour ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup currants ½ cup chopped nuts Scald milk and add sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to luke warm. Beat one egg until light and stir into the softened yeast. Sift flour and cinnamon together and add currants and nuts. Combine the liquid and dry ingredients and mix well. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk. Shape into large biscuits and place on a well-greased baking pan. Let rise again. Brush the tops with the remaining egg which has been slightly beaten. Cut a cross on each bun with a sharp knife. Bake at 400 degrees for twenty minutes. When cool, fashion a cross on each bun with powdered sugar frosting. (5) Planning of all county areas contiguous to Anaheim boundary lines will have to be accomplished through the County Planning commission. This includes business development and areas for large homes for Anaheim residents who want "space." Since these areas are presumed to be in the Anaheim zone of influence, recommendations of the Anaheim Planning commission are usually followed by the county board. Proper planning in these areas is vital to the "protection" of Anaheim. (6) A comprehensive plan for industrial areas within the city limits and in contiguous county land is an important point of consideration, the commission says. The Chamber of Commerce, realtors, and all civic-minded individuals are working to develop the industrial phase of Anaheim's community life. This plan, when completed, should aid these groups materially, the commission feels. (7) Future school sites and park sites can only be determined by growth trends; and if the city is to secure these sites in advance of their need, a study must be made. This also is on the agenda of the Anaheim Planning commission. These are only a few of the problems which the commission is determined to solve in the best interests of all Anaheim citizens. They serve to point up the importance of the commission to the citizens of Anaheim and to the future appearance and value of Anaheim residential and business areas. Since these are problems of such importance to Anaheim, they are being solved by civic minded Anaheim citizens, who serve without pay. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council. They are selected by the council for special talents in the field of city development. Members of the present commission and their occupations are: Joe Thompson, chairman; petroleum production; Al Schumacher, business properties; Al Riutcel, retired furniture merchant; Ralph Summers, realtor; Robert Mungall. But don’t take my word for this. The Smith-Reafanyderks have issued a cordial inviion to anyone interested in liquid and dry ingredients and mix well. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk. Shape into large biscuits and place on a well-greased baking pan. Let rise again. Brush the tops with the remaining egg which has been slightly beaten. Cut a cross on each bun with a sharp knife. Bake at 400 degrees for twenty minutes. When cool, fashion a cross on each bun with powdered sugar frosting. Remember that leftover cooked pork combines well with sweet potatoes. Use the mashed potatoes for a topping for a pork pie if you like. Shown above is a typical meeting of the Anaheim Planning commission, being presided over by From left to right are: Mrs. Gordon Whitnall, of the planning consultant firm, and Commission-sident, Robert Mungall; secre tary, Ralph Summers, Al Riutcel, and Al Schumacher. (Gazette photo by Kreidt)