anaheim-gazette 1951-04-20

HOMES - C Permits Issued For 23-Home Tract A permit to build 23 homes for $8000 each was issued this morning by Anaheim Building Inspector Homer Wallace to D. N. Schneider, Long Beach contractor, to wind up a slow building week with a flourish. Total for the week was $225,500, with the $207,000 Schneider permit taking the lion's share. Schneider's tract, No. 1516, will include a new street, Hampshire ave., which will run east from Palm st. just south of the 800 block. So. Helena st. will dead-end on Hampshire ave. and a right-of-way will be left for the extension of So. Dickel st. into Hampshire. Three basic floor plans will be used for the 1120 square foot homes which will be placed on 55 by 120 foot lots. LEE'S GAL FRIDAY Garden Gossip INTERIOR DECORATOR—Mrs. Leonard Leikhus, homemaker at 11542 S. Cypress st., puts finishing touches on a wing chair she has re-upholstered. She learned upholstering methods by enrolling in one of the adult education courses given by Fullerton Junior college. For this chair, she selected a hard-finish, sun-proof, cotton print, figured in shades of red and green on an ivory background. Seven and one-half yards of 36-inch width material were required. "My next project is the re-covering of an antique cricket LEE'S GAL FRIDAY Garden Gossip Isn't it interesting how common names are attached to plants because of their appearance or characteristics? It seems very natural, for instance, to call the interesting BRUNFEISIA shrub, "YESTERDAY, TODAY, and TOMORROW", because the deep VIOLET fragrant BLOSSOM changes first to LAVENDER, then WHITE in three days' time. This attractive, shiny-foliaged shrub is ideally suited for a spot shaded by a DECIDUOUS TREE to shelter it from the hot summer sun. You should see them now, beginning to flower—also the popular PERSIAN LILAC, SPIREA, CASSIA and other FLOWERING SHRUBS. As you revamp your PATIO for SUMMER OUTDOOR LIVING, don't overlook the use of CEMENT CURBING to border the FLOWER BEDS. We have both the SCALLOP and PLAIN TOP CURBING and TREE RINGS. REDWOOD TUBS for SPECIEMEN PLANTS are very practical to set here and there. And, of course, nothing makes a garden more inviting than BEAUTIFUL HANGING BASKETS OF FUSCHIAS, TUBEROUS BEGONIAS or some other trailing plant. INTERIOR DECORATOR—Mrs. Leonard Leikhus, homemaker at 11542 S. Cypress st., puts finishing touches on a wing chair she has re-upholstered. She learned upholstering methods by enrolling in one of the adult education courses given by Fullerton Junior college. For this chair, she selected a hard-finish, sun-proof, cotton print, figured in shades of red and green on an ivory background. Seven and one-half yards of 36-inch width material were required. "My next project is the re-covering of an antique cricket rocker in red Indian-head material," says talented Mrs. Leikhus. Her preference for early American furnishings is shown by the water-bench or hutch in Salem finish maple at right. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Varied Plantings Favored in April April is an all-out planting month. It's the one season in the year when just about everything goes; and grows. Plants are now eager to start putting on their annual burst of speed. It's Spring again. Garden subjects are now exerting themselves in rapid growth. To sustain this energy you must feed your plants. This is the time when feeding really pays off. With all the danger of frosty weather behind we can now sow out in the open. Vegetable and flower seedlings are now available in a wide assortment. They provide an easy and safe method of growing vegetables as well as annual and perennial flowering specimens. This is the time to go after weeds. They respond quickly to warm weather and are much easier to eradicate when young than after becoming established. Soil cultivation aids in keeping down weed growth and should be started as soon as you can distinguish between weeds and planted subjects. Make sure that all vines are adequately fastened to a support or framework. The new growth may cause them to become top-heavy. Unless supported properly they may topple over. It is necessary that the leading stems be tied as they grow. This is a job that should be carefully watched. Scotts SEED THE WAY TO LAWN SUCCESS The easy Scotts program enables you to weed, feed, seed your lawn to new beauty with minimum of time and effort. Spells doom to dandelions, plantain, buckhorn, most broad-leaved weeds. Easy to use weed control-apply Scott's LAWN SEED Use only a third as much because there are 3,000,000 seeds in each pound. For open sunny, lightly shaded lawns. 1 lb — $1.55 5 lbs — $7.65 25 lbs — $36.50 TURF BUILDER Picture book beauty and color when you use this com- CEMENT CURBING to border the FLOWER BEDS. We have both the SCALLOP and PLAIN STOP CURBING and TREE RINGS. REDWOOD TUBS for SPECIMEN PLANTS are very practical to set here and there. And, of course, nothing makes a garden more inviting than BEAUTIFUL HANGING BASKETS OF FUSCHIAS, TUBEROUS BEGONIAS or some other trailing plant. I don't think our ROSES have ever been loveller than they are this SPRING. Now there's a suggestion for a MOTHER'S DAY REMEMBRANCE, as mothers young or old appreciate ROSES. EQUIPMENT You will find our SHELVES stocked with GARDEN SUPPLIES of all kinds including SPRAYS, DUSTS, BAITS, FERTILIZERS, SPRINKLERS and SPRAY GUNS to fill all your GARDENING NEEDS. Until next week ... Lee's Gal Friday LEE'S NURSERY 718 So. Los Angeles Ph. 3131 Anaheim 4XD Spells doom to dandelions, plantain, buckhorn, most brood-leaved weeds. Easy to use weed control—apply dry just as it comes from package. Treat 2500 sq ft—$1.75; 11,000 sq ft — $4.85 Scott LAWN SEED Use only a third as much because there are 3,000,000 seeds in each pound. For open sunny, lightly shaded lawns. 1 lb — $1.55 5 lbs — $7.65 25 lbs — $36.50 TURF BUILDER Picture book beauty and color when you use this complete grassfood. Economy too, box feeds 2500 sq ft for only $1.95. Bag feeds 11,000 sq ft $7.50 at Tommy Watts ANAHEIM FEED & SEED CO. (Across from Fox Theatre) 242 W. Center St. — Phone Anaheim 3210 More For Your Building Do JUST ADD WATER MIX AND USE... SAKRETE PRE-MIXED CONCRETE IN BAGS THERE ARE FOUR MIXES: SAKRETE Concrete Mix, Sand Mix. Mortar Mix. Water-tite. Walt. REDWOOD 5 Foot Redwood Box Includes 4"x4"-7 Redwood 2"x4" Douglas Fir Rails Redwood Boards cut to len Estimates cheerfully given on Materials available now. Redwood Rustic Side 1"x8" and 1"x12" Select Rustic or V Joint A very good buy 125 N. MANCHESTER PH. A Building Fax By Carl Steyer Secy-Mgr., Orange Co. Builders Assn. Building codes are designed to protect the health and safety of the individual as well as of the community. They are like most laws in that regard, but there is the difference that they can be, and are, changed as conditions, materials, etc., are improved. It was less than a hundred years ago, 1862, that the first code was formulated. It had to do with fire hazards and access to exits in buildings in case of fire. Portland cement had been known as a binding material since 1824, but it was not used in building to any great extent until the advent of the skeleton steel frame reinforced building that appeared for the first time about 1880. As a result of this great stride in construction, tall buildings, central heating systems, improved plumbing installations and, shortly, electrical improvements were necessary. The early codes, although designed to protect the safety of the people, had to work a good deal by the trial and error method. In the early part of the 20th century there was a def- UNDER CONSTRUCTION—The new home of Chestee, Shirk and family. The above patio was purposely placed on the northwest side Santa Ana winds. It is protected by den at right, the children's section the garage at left. Although house faces Parkway, garage entrance New Home Designed to Meet Shirk Family Requirements New Home Designed to Meet Shirk Family Requirements By JOAN S. WHITE A house is home when it meets the needs of its occupants. The perfect way of fulfilling a particular family's requirements is to have the house made to order. That is the story behind the house going up at 407 Parkway in Anaheim, soon to be the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shirk and their children, four-year-old Margaret, and Marshal, ten. The children will have one whole wing of the house to themselves. Their separate bedrooms are each to have a dressing room and adjoining bath. Access to the outdoors will be easy. To insure uninterrupted calm and quiet, the master bedroom is situated at the opposite side of the house and it, too, will have spacious dressing room and lavatory. Architect's Plan In a house of this kind, passageways are a problem. Too many hallways are simply excess space. To overcome this problem, the architect's plan calls for a large living room across the front of the house, flanked by the master bedroom unit on one side and the dining room on the other. Traffic through the house is directed away from the living-dining area by means of a centrally-located den, a most interesting all-purpose room. By means of a large area of plate glass in one wall, it overlooks the protected patio soon to be landscaped in shrubs and flowers. In the opposite wall, a double fireplace serves both living room and den. The walls of the den will be paneled in redwood. This redwood paneling will be used to camouflage a seven foot door at one end of the room. The paneling will slide back to reveal a breakfast counter between den and kitchen. The bar, at tables height, will be ideal for quick meals and for informal entertaining. A great deal of thought has been given the kitchen unit and the latest labor saving devices will be included. An electric dish washing unit will be installed in the kitchen proper. All counter tops will be formica. A utility room to take the place of the usual service porch will have plenty of storage space and will leave room for a deep freezer, electric sewing machine, automatic washer and ironer. Ranch Style The low, rambling, California ranch type house is nearly hidden by the orange trees left standing on the choice 108x190 foot lot, but a hint of its finished beauty is given by the heavy shake shingles on the roof and the rustic chimney of field stone. The exterior walls will be of stucco with field stone trim. Flowers in Davis Family 50 Years Fred Davis, owner of Fred's House of Flowers, 273 E. Center st., is a member of a family which has been in the florist business for over 50 years. Davis came to Fullerton in 1947 from Dixon, Ill., in order to escape the rigors of northern winters. A member of the Elks, Davis has been associated with an Orchard Use only a third there are 3,000,000 land. For open sunny, insulated materials you use this picture photo by Kreidt.) EASTER PLANTS IN GARDEN Easter plants that are adapted to growing in the garden should be planted out before they become injured by keeping them indoors too long. Azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, gardenias and heathor should be taken outdoors as soon as their flowers fade. All, except gardenias, thrive in the shade garden in rich, moist soil. Check Moisture for Mold-less House BERKELEY—If you leave your house closed up tight while away on vacation, don't be surprised to find mold and mildew growing on the interior walls of your house and on your clothing when you return. Improper ventilation and excessive humidity are the causes of these growths. Harmless as they may appear, they can cause irroparable damage to clothing and may necessitate refinishing or even replastering of walls. Lasting control of molds and mildews in or under houses can be achieved only by reducing moisture in the air. Hansen says. Adequate drainage around the foundation outside the house and several large, well-placed vents in the foundation, to insure good cross ventilation under the house, should be provided. Proper ventilation inside the house is of major consideration. Closets should have vents in the doors and cellings and homes should never be closed up for long periods of time with no provision for ventilation. Sources of excess moisture within homes should be eliminated if possible. One such source is open gas flames used for heating. Much water is liberated during the combustion of natural gas and, unless it is disposed of through flues or other ventilating mechanisms, it will condense on cooler surfaces and encourage molds to grow. Family 50 Years Fred Davis, owner of Fred's House of Flowers, 273 E. Center st., is a member of a family which has been in the florist business for over 50 years. Davis came to Fullerton in 1947 from Dixon, Ill., in order to escape the rigors of northern winters. A member of the Elks, Davis has been associated with an Orange county flower shop for the past three years. With Davis is his wife and 2½ year-old daughter, Barbara Lynn and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davis. The grand opening of Fred's House of Flowers Saturday was high-lighted by the presentation of a rose or gardenia to each woman. GET POTTED PETUNIAS FROM NURSERIES NOW Among bedding plants, petunias rate high, because of the varied types and colors and their many uses. There are bushy ones for beds, dwarf compact varieties for low borders, and trailing petunias for pots and window boxes. There are plain edged ones, frilled and fringed petunias and the handsome, big double-flowering kinds. All these varieties may be had at your nursery in pots or flats. The Finishing Touch for Your Windows INSTALL Air Ray Venetian Blinds FOR BEAUTY AND COMFORT OR SHADES Made To Fit Any Window While You Wait AIR RAY VENETIAN BLINDS Factory to You 1222 N. Palm St. — Anaheim Phone 6144 BUILDING Auto Insurance ON THE SPOT CLAIMS SERVICE Your local Farmers Insurance Group District Agent is authorized to handle claims as soon as reported. This eliminates red tape and delay. Policyholders receive immediate service plus prompt payment. Insure with FARMERS SAVE MONEY Robert L. Martin 433 W. Center St., Anaheim Phone Anaheim 3526 Work on the new dwelling began March first and it will be ready for occupancy about the first of May. FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE Work on the new dwelling began March first and it will be ready for occupancy about the first of May. GARDENERS, THIS IS YOUR BUSIEST MONTH... Make the most of it. • PLANT NEARLY ANY PLANT NOW • SOW SEEDS OF HEAT LOVING ANNUALS • SPRAY, AND PUT PLANT FOOD AROUND Be bold with your ideas and colors... Let us aid and advise you. Roy L. Kirk Landscape Nursery 128 W. Broadway (Opposite Post Office) Ph. 5108 BOYSEN 1c Paint SALE Buy one quart of Boysen ofru-Lite at Regular Price of Only: $1.50 - get Second Quart For Only 7c! Davis, owner of Fred's Flowers, 273 E. Center member of a family which in the florist business 60 years. Buy one quart of Boysen of Tru-Lite at Regular Price of Only $1.56 . get Second Quart for Only 7%! Here's your chance to put now color into your home at a real saving! Simply come into our store, buy one quart of lustrous Boysen Tru-Lite Enamel at regular price of only $1.56 ; get second quart for only 14 additional. Ten glorious pastel shades... easy to handle... dries overnight to a beautiful gloss... won't chip... washable as a china dish. BUY NOW AT THESE SPECIAL SALE PRICES AND SAVE BOYSEN 100% Pure House Paint For pet gats $5.03 $4.93 BOYSEN 78H-KOTL Flat Wall Paint For pet gats $1.07 $3.61 PLASOLUX Super White Enamel For paint high gloss powder by Robinson, San Francisco, CA. A product of Mt. Hood Jr. Brown Co. Per gallon $2.09 BOYSEN Old Colonial Porch, Back and Floor Seal High-resistant to water and moisture. Dries in 8 hours. Cleaned with 10 percent acetone or vinegar. Special One Coat Flat Oil Base White $2.89 gal. Colors slightly higher 4" BRUSH, Regular Price $2.89—Spec. $2.49 Sale effective April 20-28 NEFF'S PAINT GLASS CO. Formerly ROBINS PAINT STORE. 200 No. Los Angeles St. Anaheim 3219 ACT NOW! This offer good only while supplies last!