anaheim-gazette 1951-04-06

Anaheim Gazetteer by JOHN S. NEUBAUER Grace to you, peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ—Philmon 1-7. AMERICANA—Admiral Robert Perry discovered the North Pole April 6, 1909. PREDICTION—Someone will be killed or crippled on Orange county highways this week-end. It might be you. When you drive, drive carefully. Twenty-three persons who might be alive today are dead—needless victims of traffic. Death lurks on the highways and biways. Every intersection is a death trap. JANUARY 7, 1951—Mrs. Grace Kirkpatrick, 57, was killed in an auto crash at Orangethorpe and Gilbert. Four others, including Edith Stillians, 65, were injured. JANUARY 8, 1951—John Trejo, 28, of Rivera died of injuries sustained in an accident at Orangethorpe and Hanson the previous day. JANUARY 10, 1951—Mrs. Opal Simon, 48, was instantly killed in a hit-and-run accident in Santa Ana, Mrs. Ruth Frye, 58, was seriously injured and Clara Brown, 71, received minor injuries in the same accident. JANUARY 15, 1951—Mrs. Verle Ellis, 72, was killed in Fullerton while attempting to cross East Commonwealth avenue. In the spotlight this week is none other than the "Spotlight Musical Review" to be given by the music department tonight at 8 in the AUHS auditorium. Appropriate for this time of year, the capella choir will be featured in "The Brooklyn Baseball Cantata," followed by the band, orchestra and all glee clubs presenting different types of music including jazz and boogie-woogie. Dr. Merle V. Taber, noted psychologist, gave the first of her series of talks to Mr. Rinhart's senior problems classes last Monday on "Everyday Family Perplexities." The students will have a chance for private counseling on April 10, by the doctor. Dr. Taber also speaks on Monday nights in the study hall. For the nominal fee of 25 cents the Tri-Hi-Y girls enjoyed a very hilarious show put on by their Y leaders Tuesday night, March 27, in the basement of the White Temple church. Nan Moore, secretary, stole the show with her violin selections and her "comical costumes." AUHS Connies enjoyed a very special Girl's League assembly last Wednesday. What made it so special? Well, clothes are one subject that are pretty close to every high school girl's heart, and we had Louise Salinger, a well known fashion authority, appearing in person and talking to us on design and fashions. Mrs. Salim has her own fashion schools that has studied extensively in Pa. A Grand March will start the fourth annual Military Homecoming night in the study hall. Everyone present will enter in Grand March and pass under traditional Ivy and rose arbor. Dance is formal and will start al Last in my column of news the week, but by no means least, must be mentioned that three Anaheim's graduates will appear in the Occidental Glee ensemble scheduled for next Monday. They are Donna Thomas, former AU student body president who will accompany them on the play Dudley Frank and Dan Demarec. EDITOR STRANGLED MILLBRAE (UP)—Peter Loftus, editor and publisher of the Weekly Millbrae Sun, was killed last night when his necktie caught in a press. He was strangled. His wife, Anne, said he was working alone. Loftus, a native of Ireland apiece of Columbia university founded the Sun in 1935. One of the earliest electric discoveries was the fact that searing wax when rubbed on cat fur will become electrified. JANUARY 10, 1951—Mrs. Opal Simon, 48, was instantly killed in a hit-and-run accident in Santa Ana, Mrs. Ruth Frye, 58, was seriously injured and Clara Brown, 71, received minor injuries in the same accident. JANUARY 15, 1951—Mrs. Verdie Ellis, 72, was killed in Fullerton while attempting to cross East Commonwealth avenue. JANUARY 17, 1951—Mrs. Mackie Sutherland, 79, died of injuries received when she was struck by a car while crossing Stanton avenue January 14. JANUARY 25, 1951—An accident on Coast Highway in Seal Beach took the lives of Raymond Huband, 35, and John Sullivan, 50. FEBRUARY 2, 1951—Major Jennie Boone, 67, of the Salvation Army, was killed instantly when she was hit by a car while crossing Manchester blvd. FEBRUARY 18, 1951—A pedestrian, Albert Morrison, 68, was killed instantly when he walked in front of a car in Costa Mesa. FEBRUARY 21, 1951—Little Sammy Juarez, 4, died of head injuries sustained when he fell from a moving car driven by his father. FEBRUARY 23, 1951—Nick Demarkls, 60, died from injuries sustained when he was hit by a car as he was walking along 101 Highway in Huntington Beach. FEBRUARY 25, 1951—Ross Rittenhouse, 56, Santa Cruz lodge leader, was killed when he attempted to cross the highway in San Clemente. MARCH 7, 1951—Paul Lane Francis, Sr., 27, was killed when his motorcycle hit a power pole near the Paulo Theatre on Newport blvd., south of Santa Ana. MARCH 8, 1951—Cpl. Dale Fairbrother, 24, of the Marine Corps, was killed north of Fullerton when the car in which he was riding hit a mail box, deflected and clipped a power pole. Two companions were injured. MARCH 13, 1951—Laurence Dalley, 16, apparently fell asleep at the wheel. His car ran off the road and hit a tree south of Irvine. He was killed, his companion Richard Drake, 17, was injured. MARCH 14, 1951—Grover Lank MARCH 13, 1951—Laurence Dalley, 16, apparently fell asleep at the wheel. His car ran off the road and hit a tree south of Irvine. He was killed, his companion, Richard Drake, 17, was injured. MARCH 14, 1951—Grover Lankford, Yakima, Washington, and his sister, Mrs. Willie Burkhalter, 53, were killed when the car she was driving was hit by a cement truck at the intersection of Highways 55 and 18. MARCH 17, 1951—Lloyd Buell, 61, was killed when a car driven by his son ran into a truck on Orangethorpe. At Laguna Lois Hillier, 54, was killed when her car ran off an embankment. MARCH 20, 1951—Ramon Lopez, 59, a transient, was killed when hit by a dump truck at Atwood. MARCH 24, 1951—Clyde Elliott, 50-year-old Costa Mesa pedestrian, was killed trying to cross Newport blvd. APRIL 2, 1951—a three car crash cost the lives of Jack Kirtley, 55, his wife, Evelyn, and a 25-year-old Marine, Frank Johnson. Charles Cunliff, 21, and Darrel Mahood, 23, Marines, were "critically" injured in the same accident. REMINDER—Death is impartial. No matter how important man thinks he is, he must die. However, death on the highway can be and should be avoided. Won't you do your part? Think of what the con- and fashions. Mrs. Sallinger owner own fashion schools and studied extensively in Paris. Grand March will start off fourth annual Military Ball above right in the study hall one present will enter in the March and pass under the national lvy and rose arbor. The is formal and will start at 8. In my column of news this but by no means least, it be mentioned that three of him's graduates will appear Occidental Glee assembly held for next Monday. Theyanna Thomas, former AUHS body president who will carry them on the piano, Frank and Dan Demaree. FOR STRANGLED LBRAE UP—Peter Loftus, editor and publisher of the by Millbrae Sun, was killed right when his necktie caughtress. He was strangled. wife, Anne, said he was alone. is, a native of Ireland and graduate of Columbia university, and the Sun in 1935. of the earliest electrical series was the fact that sealax when rubbed on cat's tail become electrified. VFW OFFICERS FOR 1951 were installed last night in IOOF hall in Anaheim. New officers show above are, left to right: Surgeon William Pebley; Quartermaster L. L. Gamble, Chaplain C. W. Kemp Junior Vice Commander C. W. Martin, Commander E. D. Richards, Jr., Senior Vice Commander Alfred Nelson, Trustee F. L. Moreno, Officer of the Day J. L. Nobles and Judge Advocate R. L. Malonee. 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