anaheim-gazette 1951-05-21

PRECISION SWMMERS—Feature attraction of the El Toro Marine Base Armed Forces Day show Saturday were the Anaheim ballet swimmers shown above with their instructor, Tom Hoag. The girls are, standing from left: Beverly Buckner, Gretchen Glover, Gretchen Decker, Ann Betts, Geena Glover, and Darlene Fitz. Reynette Wallace kneels in front. A BABE IS BORN... AND PLANS ARE MADE FOR DECADES HENCE! Plans to build his character... A BABE IS BORN... AND PLANS ARE MADE FOR DECADES HENCE! Plans to build his character... to assure a fine education... perhaps even plans for him as a professional or business man. But modern parents know that plans such as these must be supported by sound finances... they know that the future of their children depends on what they put into savings. That's why it's important for you to open that savings account now... and add to it regularly. Come in today! WE HAVE NEVED PAID OUR SAVERS LESS THAN 3% WE ALWAYS WELCOME SMALL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ANAHEIM BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION MEMBER FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK SYSTEM Corner Center and Lemon Street Anaheim, Calif. THANK YOU PEOPLE OF ANAHEIM "My sincere thanks to the people of Anaheim, who showed confidence in me by returning me to the elementary school board for another three-year term. The action taken Friday, May 18, adds great strength to my belief that the people of Anaheim are anxious to support an all out co-operative program for the improvement of our school system. In order that we may more fully achieve this program, I beg of you to forget differences of opinion and lend your whole-hearted assistance to the school board administrative staff, principals and teachers." JOHN P. MARY, Jr. "I want to thank all my friends and all others who believed in me enough to elect me to my new position on the elementary school board. I will do everything possible to justify this confidence. All my earnest efforts will be to help execute the affairs of the schools in such a manner that we will achieve a better understanding, a greater amount of efficiency and a higher standard of learning for our children." Mrs. J. LEE (Carrie K.) ROGERS Movie Star Praises Local Swim Show Nearly 18,000 persons stormed into El Toro Marine base Saturday to view the Armed Forces Day activities there, public information officers of the base said today. It was the largest crowd ever handled at the base they said. Festivities included an air show, swimming show in the base pool, sponsored by Anaheim American Legion Post 72 in co-operation with the City Recreation department and in charge of Tom Hoag, ballet swimming instructor; building inspection and an exhibit including all equipment and machines with which the Marine Corps wages war. Ballet swimmers, all members of Hoag's ballet classes under the Recreation department, were Beverly Buckner, Gretchen Glover, Gretchen Decker, Ann Betts, Geri Glover, Darlene Fitz and Raynette Wallace. Actress Alexis Smith who was guest of honor for the day, told Hoag after the show that she had never seen precision swimming like that presented by the Anaheim girls. Hoag said hers was only one of a multitude of glowing compliments for the local mermaids. Also included in the swimming show were an exhibition of swimming by Cpl. Albert Root, holder of many international swimming titles, a comedy diving exhibition by Gary Leachman of Fullerton, home on a 14-day leave of absence from the Marine Corps, and a div- Anaheim Gazetteer by JOHN S. NEUBAUER WEATHERWISE — Predicted rains early last week failed to materialize. Anaheim received .02 of dew. NEWSCOPE—George Z. Clifton, 57-year-old escaped Iowa murderer who has been living in Orange county since 1948, was taken into custody by Santa Ana police Saturday night. Fullerton's so-called Taxpayers Group, headed by Mel Thibault, may have run into a legal snag in its attempt to recall Fullerton Mayor Thomas Eadington and Councilmen Vern Wilkinson and Hugh Warden in the opinion of Fullerton's new city attorney, Walter Chaffey. A large vote is expected in tomorrow's Orange County Municipal Water District. The 33,640 registered voters are to select directors. Anaheim voters turned out in record number to elect Mrs. J. Lee Rogers and Rex Coons to the Elementary school board. John P. Mary, Jr., was also returned to office. Everett M. Cone and Arthur Shipkey were re-elected on the high school board. 42. 43. 44. MAYBE MORE—Tony Serato Cuevas, 19, Melvin LeRoy Whitesell, 21, Betty Garet, 33, and Harry E. Ripley added their names to Orange county's growing list of traffic fatalities. Drive carefully. You don't want licenses were issued to Anaheim during the past week. Jarmillo became the proud father of a daughter... Ernest Guerrero has a son... So do the White Probsta... Death came to Rose Van Burren and her mother Mrs. Edna Wood, 83, as they turned from a Mother's Day ner in Oceanside. They were time of a traffic accident... Edna McCracken, 73, died week... Samuel Dohm, 86 Anaheimer of 41 year's stand passed 1d his eternal reward Mrs. Ida Bell Chapman, 84, merely of Anaheim, died at home of her daughter in W... Marriage licenses were issued to Robert Williams and Pat Kelly; Garth Megsen and Dorothy South; Thomas Connors and Larry Maley; and to Lawrence M. and Rose Marie Murray. NITECAPSULE — A perc blonde never fades away, she keeps on dying. Stanton Bus Run to Long Beach in Red At the insistence of the dentists who felt they were useless in Stanton with no public transportation in or out of the Stanton Chamber of Commerce negotiated to have West Orange Transit Company make three runs a day, to see with, from Long Beach to Knox Berry Farm. Now four runs are being arriving at Stanton and Ka-lave., 3:35 and 6:46 p.m. Lea-Stanton, West Bound: 9:35 a.m. Also included in the swimming show were an exhibition of swimming by Cpl. Albert Root, holder of many international swimming titles, a comedy diving exhibition by Gary Leachman of Fullerton, home on a 14-day leave of absence from the Marine Corps, and a diving exhibition by Leonard Weaver of Anaheim. Marine flyers and ground crews and the helicopter squadron from Santa Ana LTA displayed the latest in air and ground maneuvers including a simulated crash rescue in which a wrecked Corsair fighter was set afire on the runway. Rescue crews dashed in, rescued the asbestos-dummy pilot from the wreckage, got him in an ambulance and then proceeded to extinguish the flames. The helicopter squadron ably demonstrated the versatility of their flying egg-beaters, dashing in to the field at 10 miles per hour and then stopping "on a dime." They executed a troop dropping maneuver, complete with firing and supplementary supply drops. An air-drop from an R-5-D, jet plane acrobatics, massed maneuvers by Corsair fighters and a bad weather landing in which the public heard the pilot receiving instructions. COURTOPIX—Francis A. Lassor, the 29-year-old leather-pushing Lothario who married five women in the last 12 years, will spend some time in San Quentin. Lassor admitted the marriages—one of which ended in divorce and one in annulment. Three of his wives have children by him and his fifth is expecting... Donald McGinnis, 19-year-old Anaheimer, pleaded guilty of "borrowing" a car belonging to Arthur Sauer. His probation hearing was set for June 18... "Someone else must have fired the shots," William Gibson, 60, said as he pleaded not guilty to firing at investigating officers two weeks ago. Gibson was arrested March 12, on charges that he feloniously had assaulted Stanley Meek, 19, and had fired on Sheriff's Deputy Oliver McCarter and Al Oliphant when they and Costa Mesa Constable Frank Vaughn went to investigate... Julio Aparicie, 57, accused of the pitchfork-ax murder of his neighbor, Santana Acosta, 59, April 16, asks a change of venue... O. D. Martin, 35, was held to answer asasult with deadly weapons charge. He is accused of having slashed his estranged wife, Lou Rita Martin, 11 times with a razor... RELIGIOUS—Rev. Alvin Wagner, North Hollywood pastor, was the speaker of the First Anaheim outdoor church service at the Greek Theatre yesterday. SPORTOPIX—Larry Kirchman, the Anaheim speedburner, was nosed out by Jordan's North in a 50.4 second 440. Bob Suess, Huntington Beach, was the only Orange county winner. He took 880 in 1:59.8... Fullerton's Ed Goddard refused Chaffey's football Mary, Jr., was also returned to office... Everett M. Cone and Arthur Shipkey were re-elected on the high school board... Now four runs are being arriving at Stanton and Kaplan ave., 3:35 and 6:46 p.m. Least Stanton, West Bound: 9:35 a.m. 12:35, 3:35 and 6:45 p.m. The fare to Long Beach Stanton is 40c plus 6c tax. The good for three rides are available at $1.20. To date the bus line is erating at a loss. While the ciders do not expect to show a pit for some months to come, have announced to the cha "My personal thanks go to all my good friends and neighbors who aided, supported and encouraged me and worked so untiringly on my behalf in the school-board campaign. I extend my congratulations to the newly-elected trustees and pledge my whole-hearted support to the five-member school board and to the continued betterment of the welfare of the Anaheim school children." DR. CYRIL A. SMITH SPORTOPIX—Larry Kirchman, the Anaheim speedburner, was nosed out by Jordon's North in a 50.4 second 440. Bob Suess, Huntington Beach, was the only Orange county winner. He took 880 in 1:59.8 . . . Fullerton's Ed Goddard refused Chaffey's football coaching post soon to be vacated by George Hobbs, former AUHS mentor . . . Valencia's Little CIF playoff chances were dimmed when Kelly Hester, star catcher, was "bcaned" in a league game at Garden Grove. Valencia dropped both its Garden Grove game, 12-5, and lost an 8-1 playoff tilt with Bonita. Without Hester, Rudy Casillas was unable to pitch his best . . . Santa Ana, Sunset League champs, were knocked off from CIF baseball playoffs when Grossmont won, 5-2, on the individual performance of their ace, Ray Preston . . . S. S. (Shorty) Smith, dean of Orange County Coaches, stepped aside to let Hal Tucker handle the Brea-Olinda varsity. He's coached football at Santa Ana, Fullerton and Brea-Olinda since 1916 . STATISTICALLY—Four births, five deaths and four marriage li- 1. Here's one business where on women. Because of the nature nearly two out of every three women—a high percentage. Able, well-trained women to cientily and serve you well in them, at our expense of course money in this important work. 3. It would be hard to imagine today more important than a job phone service. For now, more needs swift, reliable communication the job of defense. And it's re in these days of high prices on still get a bargain when you b Here in the West, on the avenue up less than half as much as 8 Anaheim Gazette MONDAY, MAY 21, 1951 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA president, G. W. Irwin, that if the small number of passengers does not soon increase, the town will be entirely eliminated from the scheduled runs. Hundreds of schedules are now being circulated throughout the town to acquaint residents with this convenient transportation system and to urge their immediate patronage. Bus will stop at any street corner on the route as it goes in and out of Stanton, patrons do not have to board or depart at Stanton and Katella which is end of line. WINDSHIELD OUTS GLARE Toledo (P)—Squinting automobile drivers in sun and snow countries may soon get relief from an improvement in windshields. One new windshield of bluish-green tint, has a shading of graduated intensity above the eye level to cut glare from the bright sky. Iron oxides in the glass itself eliminate more than 15 per cent of the infrared rays and yet admit more than 70 per cent of average daylight, said Dr. George B. Watkins, research director of the Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co. SAVE! SAVE! 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For now, more than ever, our country’s swift, reliable communications to help speed up job of defense. And it’s reassuring to know that these days of high prices on most everything, you get a bargain when you buy telephone service. In the West, on the average, telephone rates are less than half as much as the cost of living. Pacific Telephone 2. Practically every sort of job—from accounting to teaching—can be found in our business. In addition to good pay, the girls have the security of the company-paid Benefit Plan and enjoy holidays and vacations with pay. All know they have a good chance to advance as their ability grows. Perhaps the best evidence of the importance of women to us is that hundreds have management jobs. Price increases since 1940 FOOD UP 138% COST OF LIVING UP 24% AVERAGE TELEPHONE RATES UP ONLY 29% *IN TERRITORY WE SERVE Your telephone is one of today’s best bargains