anaheim-gazette 1951-04-24

Old soldiers never die ... Almost 11,000,000 Americans—7.5 per cent of this country's total population—are now 65 years old or over. Their number has grown from 9,000,000, or 6.8 per cent of the population, since 1940; from a little more than 3,000,000, or 4.1 per cent of the population, since 1900. There are many stories behind the statistics which detail this remarkable gain in the numbers and the proportion of elderly citizens. On the bright side is the evidence that medical science and other factors have wonderfully extended the average American life span in the last half century. Less happy is the fact, as pointed out by Tom Douglas, director of the Orange county Welfare department recently, that the government is increasingly looking upon these people as some- So, it seems worth nothing that: General Douglas MacArthur, 71 years old, has shown staying qualities that would put men much younger to shame. The return to his homeland recently and the ensuing celebrations and speeches were enough to drain a much younger man. He thrived on it. His opponent in the Far Eastern policy controversy is Harry S. Truman, a 66 year old citizen of Missouri, who writes letters and works at the world's hardest job with a youthful zest. Alben W.. Barkley, from Kentucky, at 72, is having a gay and wonderful time as vice-president. Herbert Hoover, the nation's only living ex-president is over 75 years old. He continues to serve the country faithfully and usefully. Ethel Barrymore is more than 70, believe it or not, and has more than 50 brilliant years be- WASHINGTON—While war worries about far-reaching strategy, it can be seen that spectacular new atomic bombs have been developed and wipe out an entire region with one artillery shot or size a city without killing any. For security reasons, general report can be made. However, it can be stated that new weapons are under development which may stop Russia's gregation dead in its tracks. 1. A terrible, more powerful atomic bomb has been prepared that makes the old-fashioned roshima bomb seem like a cracker in comparison. The superbomb will be exploded Eniwetok May 6 to 12 in so important that top men and Congressional leaders been invited to attend. 2. A giant howitzer, capable firing atomic shells, will fire the production line within five months. This is so that it must be hauled by train. However, just one from this atomic-belchingzer could wipe out a regime. 3. A new type of war called radiological warfare has been developed from atomic search. By using radioactive rays, a city could be contaminated and subsequently captured without loss of life or death. A radioactive dose could be used that would not cause death unless absorbed for the duration of four days. Thus, the population would have plenty of time to evacuate in safety. This radiological warfare what Congressman Albert On the bright side is the evidence that medical science and other factors have wonderfully extended the average American life span in the last half century. Less happy is the fact, as pointed out by Tom Douglas, director of the Orange county Welfare department recently, that the government is increasingly looking upon these people as someone who has reached a point where they don't have much to offer the world and are right for "pensions." This, he said, is a waste of wonderful and valuable manpower. Increasing longevity should be a blessing. If it is to be that, much must be done to help our senior citizens feel that society needs and values them, that opportunities for usefulness are not closed to them, that there are places of dignity and self-respect they can fill, and that they can find a real interest in living. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago The Clarendon Hotel in Los Angeles was the scene of a merry feast yesterday when the good Dominie of Los Nietos tied with the Hymenal cords Mr. Walter Collins and Miss Sallie Chapin, both of this place. Our reporter was on hand to drink long life and success to the young couple. It seemed to us like desecration as we stood yesterday and saw locusts cut down. They have, ever since our first recollections of Los Angeles, flourished in front of the St. Charles Hotel in that city. One of the trees was what is called a Honey locust and was, we believe, the only one of its kind in Los Angeles. It was planted by Louis Wolfskill. We understand that the trunks of the trees will be made into canes and presented to some of the old residents. 50 Years Ago The three military companies of Orange county viz: Company "L," Santa Ana; Company "E," Anaheim and Company "H," Talbert, will picnic at the Orange county park Santiago canyon, May 1. A large percentage of the three companies is expected to turn out, and a good time is anticipated. Most of the boys are going to the park the evening before and will camp over night. There will be a battalion drill, physical drill and exhibition drill. Football and baseball games are in order and it is quite probable that a tug-of-war will be indulged in. The boys have arranged to serve a military dinner, and the ladies are invited to try a soldier's diet. There are to be all sorts of races for both fat and lean men, comical races, three-legged races, high jump, broad jump and jumping sideways with a youthful zest. Alben W., Barkley, from Kentucky, at 72, is having a gay and wonderful time as vice-president. Herbert Hoover, the nation's only living ex-president is over 75 years old. He continues to serve the country faithfully and usefully. Ethel Barrymore is more than 70, believe it or not, and has more than 50 brilliant years behind her on the American stage. And, for an example in a humbler walk of life, consider Antonio Thomasulo, one of the 1,173,000 residents of New York State counted as 65 or older. Mr. Thomasulo, born in Italy 82 years ago, came to New York in 1892. For 56 years he operated a one-man hat cleaning and shoe shining stand in an entrance corridor at No. 1 Broadway. He has amassed a modest fortune. He has reared six successful sons. Recently he retired, looking forward eagerly to "living a little before I die." This radiological warfare what Congressman Albert W. Tennessee Democrat, had in mind when he suggested establishing radioactive belt across the Kenpeninsula. If a strong endosewrp used, a radioactive man's land could be established that would mean certain death communist foot soldiers who do not cross it. Atomic Difficulties Significantly, Gore's suggestion was taken up last week by Joint Congressional Atomic Energy committee. However, expired from the Atomic Energy commission warned that the production of radioactive material for radiological warfare would cut off the atomic bomb output. They pointed out a possible alternative, however. Buried in Southwest deserts is a huge dioxide active stockpile of atoas wastes that could be used to produce the necessary radioactive material without reducing atomic bomb production. The trouble that the stockpile contains a mixture of radioactive byproducts including some that will remain radioactive for centuries. The radioactivity might not work off, and an attacking Army could not enter the contaminated area, say for 60 days, might wear out before it was used. Another difficulty with radio-logical warfare is the danger those who handle it. Radioactive material to be used for the purpose of contaminating an enemy objective must be carried in clu custs cut down. They have, ever since our first recollections of Los Angeles, flourished in front of the St. Charles Hotel in that city. One of the trees was what is called a Honey locust and was, we believe, the only one of its kind in Los Angeles. It was planted by Louis Wolfskill. We understand that the trunks of the trees will be made into canes and presented to some of the old residents. It rained yesterday in all parts of the country. Sixty-six carloads of earth were necessary to fill the cavity made at the lumber yard of A. Guy Smith & Co., by the old brick yard of Mr. Tim Boege. Geo. C. Knox, lessee of the ditches of the Semi-Tropic Water company will commence the delivery of water on and after April 27. Several large loads of grain were hauled through town yesterday. Many of the gum trees in Cowan's Grove, near the depot, will measure 20 inches in circumference. They are not over two years old. Some of the farmers will experience difficulty in cutting their grain this season, it having been beaten down by rain on last Friday. The thermometer at four o'clock yesterday afternoon indicated 84 degrees in the shade. battalion drill, physical drill and exhibition drill. Football and baseball games are in order and it is quite probable that a tug-of-war will be indulged in. The boys have arranged to serve a military dinner, and the ladies are invited to try a soldier's diet. There are to be all sorts of races for both fat and lean men, comical races, three-legged races, high jump, broad jump and jumping sideways. Prizes are offered to winners in the different tests. A good orchestra will furnish music for dancing in the pavilion in the afternoon and evening, also a concert by the brass band. Refreshments of all kinds will be served on the grounds and everything possible done to make the day pleasant for everyone. The park is in splendid condition and everybody is invited to come. Mr. and Mrs. McFadden, Misses Ora and Laura Hellis, Miss Bradford and Carl Johnson, attended the Anaheim Farmers club picnic at Santiago canyon on Thursday last. 25 Years Ago New officers of the Elks were installed last Wednesday evening. They are: Oscar Heying, exalted ruler; William Goodrum, esteemed Leading Knight; Harry D. Riley, esteemed Loyal Knight; Charles Dohae, esteemed Lecturing Knight; William Pearce, secretary; F. A. Backs, treasurer; William Bielefeldt, Tyler; John J. Dwyer, trustee; George F. Holden, Esquire; Evan Alsip, Chapelain; Louis Jacobson, Inner Guard Ray Mendoza, organist; F. B. Coleman is delegate to the grand lodge convention. Past exalted rulers and officers who assisted Deputy District Grand Exalted Ruler Lewis in conducting the ceremonies were Thomas L. McFadden, H. E. W. Barnes, H. H. Benjamin, L. P. Bonnat, Leonard Evans, Duke Osborne, and Elmer Brus. John Hartung pioneer resident of Anaheim is lying at the point of death at St. Catherin's hospital, Santa Monica, whither he was taken last week from his home in Venice. Mr. Hartung has been suffering with acute heart disease, and very little hope is held for his recovery. WASHINGTON—While the nation worries about far Eastern war strategy, it can be revealed that spectacular new atomic weapons have been developed that can wipe out an entire regiment with one artillery shot or neutralize a city without killing a soul. For security reasons, only a general report can be given. However, it can be stated that new weapons are under way which may stop Russian aggression dead in its tracks: 1. A terrible, more powerful atomic bomb has been produced that makes the old-fashioned Hiroshima bomb seem like a firecracker in comparison. This new superbomb will be exploded at Ninwetok May 6 to 12 in tests important that top military and Congressional leaders have been invited to attend. 2. A giant howitzer, capable of firing atomic shells, will be off the production line within three five months. This is so huge that it must be hauled by freight train. However, just one shot from this atomic-belching howitzer could wipe out a regiment. 3. A new type of warfare, called radiological warfare, has been developed from atomic research. By using radioactive days, a city could be contaminated and subsequently captured without loss of life or property. A radioactive dose could used that would not cause death unless absorbed for three four days. Thus, the populace could have plenty of time to evacuate in safety. This radiological warfare is at Congressman Albert Gore, If President Truman wants to use it. MacArthur Merry-Go-Round The foreign minister and vice-president of Peru, who have been honored guests in this country, didn't mind being ousted from their Wladorf-Astoria hotel suite to make room for General MacArthur. But they did feel hurt at the lack of confidence implied by the fact that the locks on the doors were changed immediately after they departed and before MacArthur moved in... MacArthur was able to recognize at least one Democrat among the Republicans that surrounded him in the capitol—Senator Tom Connally of Texas. "Hello, Mr. Tom," said the general as the Texan stuck out his hand... When Rep. Overton Brooks of Louisiana commented on MacArthur's spry appearance, Colonel C. C. Canada, the general's personal physician, remarked that the 71-year-old campaigner had the physique of a 53-year-old man. "It's partly due to the good hours he keeps and his attitude toward life," explained Canada. Warm Colors Take Over in Kitchens The spreading use of color, in the home and out, is bringing striking changes in bathrooms and kitchens. Both of these rooms, formerly sterile white, are beginning to blossom in bright hues. Tile manufacturers are working closely with the makers of bathroom fixtures to give home owners exactly matching colors, as well as peasanty blending or contrasting shades. Cheerful wallpapers have been developed incorporating use-paint and floral designs for bathrooms, soil life and oarnyard patterns for kitchens. Kitchen cabinets made of steel, Hal Boyle DEAR OLD GRANDMA—SHE'S STREAMLINED NOW NEW YORK (P)—Before the species dies out altogether, someone ought to go out and trap a real old-fashioned grandpa, too, and put them on exhibition in the American Museum of Natural History—somewhere between the dinosaur and the brontosaurus. But I suppose it is too late. Are there any real old-fashioned grandparents left? If there are I don't see them anymore. No place, that is, except in the magazine ads. You know the type of grandma I mean. She's the dear old white-haired soul with the kindly look, sitting in a quaint rocking chair and putting the finishing touches on a quilt. And remember the old-fashioned grandpa? He's the gentle character with the time-frayed moustache. He is seated by the fireplace. His cane is by his side, and a golden-haired tot is sleeping in his lap as the fine old fellow gazes with misty eyes into the dying fire. Well, that's the kind of grandma and grandpa I was raised to believe in. But today they're about as legendary as Santa Claus. I have met a lot of grandparents recently, but none of them were sewing quilts or sitting by the fireside. They have become streamlined—just like trains, airplanes and motor cars. The jet age grandma doesn't want to look like Whistler's Mother. Her model is Marlene Dietrich, who is a grandma, too, but gets a little tired of having that fact mentioned so much. Yep, grandma has done gone in for glamor and sex appeal. The mother. "I want to see grandma home," explained the tot. And at a party I went spent an hour with a couple these streamlined grand ones was teaching the other to blow smoke rings, and they discussed was baseball who would win the Ken Derby. Gave me kind of an feeling, too. You don't think grandma grandpa are stepping out? "Listen," said a night operator. "If they passed that grandmas couldn't come after dark I'd have to close this joint." When the wolf knocks on door where Red Riding Hood grandma lives, he's not coming for a free meal. He's got a cake. Well, it's kind of sad to the old-fashioned grandma the old-fashioned grandpa will like the dodo. But the new line models seem to have more fun. They may not act age, but it's rather nice to the old folks growing your disgracefully. Cool Charmer other difficulty with radioactive warfare is the danger to who handle it. Radioactive material must be carried in clumped-lined containers. After head-lined containers are used on an enemy, however, charges attached to the containers can free the radioacetylsite all these difficulties, important fact is that radioactive warfare is now, possible. Require; Evan Alsip, Chapus Jacobson, Inner Guard;endoza, organist; F. B. Colle delegate to the grand convention. Past exalted and officers who assisted District Grand Exalted Lewis in conducting the fires were Thomas L. McH. E. W. Barnes, H. H. L. P. Bonnat, Leonard Duke Osborne, and Elmer Hartung pioneer residentelm is lying at the point at St. Catherin's hosta Monica, whither he even last week from his Venice. Mr. Hartung has offering with acute heart and very little hope is this recovery. Tile, manufacturers are working closely with the makers of bathroom fixtures to give home owners exactly matching colors, as well as pleasantly blending or contrasting shades. Cheerful wallpapers have been developed incorporating deep-painted floral designs for bathrooms, soil life and oarnyard patterns for kitchens. Kitchen cabinets made of steel, wood or composition products are available in wide varieties of colors. Apple green, jade green, powder blue, jonquil yellow, being among them. Manufacturers of refrigerators and ranges are now following the parade. A two-year survey of color preferences was made by the Chambers Corp., or Sileboyville, Ind., before it changed its all-white finish on gas ranges. It found that 31 per cent of its customers were waiting for special tints. A short cut in this trend is open to householders who would like to change the color of their present white fixtures: The most satisfactory way to do it is to remove the fixture and take it to an automobile spray painting firm where you can select the exact shade you want. This finish dries quickly and gives you a result like that of a new car. Annual receipts of California barber shops and beauty parlors amount to more than 81 million dollars, according to the Census Bureau. They have become streamlined—just like trains, airplanes and motor cars. The jet age grandma doesn't want to look like Whistler's Mother. Her model is Marlene Dietrich, who is a grandma, too, but gets a little tired of having that fact mentioned so much. Yep, grandma has done gone in for glamor and sex appeal. The only needle she knows is the one she gives grandpa for stopping off at a bar on his way home. She no longer has silver threads among the gold. She's a platinum blonde. And by golly, and by peroxide, she's going to stay a blonde! She and grandpa don't hang out in their children's chimney corner. The younguns live with them, and grandpa usually pays the rent. The big argument about the house now isn't whether the grandchildren should be spanked. It's about whose turn is it to stay home and baby sit—mother's or grandmother's? "They're your kinds," says grandma firmly. "You stay home and raise 'em. Your father and I are already 15 minutes late to our samba lesson." Nope, grandma is done with diapers. She'd rather play canasta or talk about the foreign policy. Recently I visited a household that has one of those golden-haired little tots that used to fall asleep on grandpa's lap. She was pretty begging her mother to let her stay up until midnight—"Just this once." "Why?" said the harassed This demure looking blouse crocheted of cool cotton in open shell pattern stitch. It easy to make and will be your favorite summer blouse. Pattern envelope No. R206 contains complete crocheting instructions for sizes 12, 14 and material requirements, stitch illustrations and finishing directions. To obtain this pattern, send a cents plus 5 cents for first-class mailing, in coins, giving pattern number, your name, address and zone number to Peggy Roberts Anaheim Gazette, 367 W. Adams St., Chicago 6, Ill. If all freight cars owned by U.S. railroads were made up in one train it would be about 14,000 miles long. OBLONG VIEWS FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD BY WALDO HUNTER THE MELODRAMATIC closing words of General MacArthur's speech to Congress wherein he sadly intoned that, like the old soldier in the barrack ballad, he was now "just going to fade away" were declaimed as possibly not even the late John Barrymore could have uttered them. Certainly no living actor (with the exception of the distinguished general himself) could have so well utilized this punch line. Just where does Gen. MacArthur get the idea that he is "fading away" when his popularity has been tripled in the last two weeks; when probably 15,000,000 Americans already have personally acclaimed him and five times that amount would be glad to line the streets all over the country for him; when he has been offered fabulous sums for personal appearances; when he can be the figurehead of a great corporation for $100,000 a year any time he chooses; when he has been offered $1 million to appear in a play written about his life. If this could be called "fading away," there are about 12,000,000 other "old soldiers" around the country who would gladly follow the general into this sorrowful oblivion. IT HAS NOW come to light that General MacArthur was lunching on fried chicken when he received the sinister long, brown envelope bearing the orders relieving him of command. With rations of such delicacies as these, how can our troops in the field fall us? THE MARKED contrast between Lt. Gen. Ridgway and his predecessor soon became apparent when Ridgway made a trip from Tokyo personally to welcome elements of California's 40th Division at Sindai. In the words of the Associated Press writer, this action was "unprecedented" in Japan. Ridgway definitely is not planning to set himself up as an emperor, but will conduct the affairs of his office as a flesh and blood U.S. Army occupation boss. There is no reason to believe that he hates the communists one bit less than the former supreme commander or that he won't use every means at hand to combat them. It is easy for us to be carried away in the emotional whirlpool created by the return of a hero. We would not be acting like human beings if we acted otherwise. But I maintain that there "It want to see grandma come home," explained the tot. And at a party I went to I spent an hour with a couple of those streamlined grandmas. One was teaching the other how to blow smoke rings, and all they discussed was baseball and who would win the Kentucky Derby. Gave me kind of an eerie selling too. You don't think grandma and grandpa are stepping out? "Listen," said a night club operator. "If they passed a law that grandmas couldn't come out dark I'd have to close up its joint." When the wolf knocks on the door where Red Riding Hood's grandma lives, he isn't coming a free meal. He's got a date. Well, it's kind of sad to have old-fashioned grandma and old-fashioned grandpa vanish in the dodo. But the new streamed models seem to have a lot fun. They may not act their way, but it’s rather nice to see old folks growing young so gracefully. Cool Charmer Sargum Sprout Sez BIRD INVADES SPROUT HOME You never can tell what people are going to do and sometimes you can't even tell what birds will do. Recently the outlet to the wash basin in the Sprout bath room plugged. We put one of those rubber suckson pumps to work and soon we had a bowl full of feathers. Imagine getting a bowl full of feathers out of the wash basin drain! We hadn't sprouted wings, the Missus hadn't sprouted wings. We knew we were good but not angels. We finally cleared the inards of that basin of feathers but still it would not work. We got in the neighbors and no one could solve the mystery. Finally we traced the trouble to one little nook in the pipe line and there we beheld the remains of one English sparrow. Now those birds, that were introduced to our country by our English cousins, have eaten our gardens, nested in our flower pots, generally been a nuisance but this is the first one that has attempted to come into our bath room through the roof vent. Our English cousins are always getting us into trouble. We see in the papers they are still selling rubber to communist China. Anyway they can have back all the sparrows we have in America. If our English must have their sparrows let them go back to England. We have enough trouble keeping water in our homes without having the sparrows sneaking in to take a bath through the vents. SARGUM SPROUT MODEST MAIDENS Trademark Registered U.S. Patent Office COOK BOOK JAY ALAN "THIS IS EITHER A VERY OLD BOOK OR A VERY NEW ONE, LISTEN TO THIS----ONE POUND OF BLACK MARKET BEEF!"