anaheim-gazette 1951-06-11

2 Anaheim Gazette MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1951 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoon, Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 6, 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: $0 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 publication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatches. THEODORE B. KUCHEL Publisher MAX BESLER Assistant Publisher LEONARD KREIDT Assistant Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager G. E. MELLEN Advertising Manager MARY ROULAND Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager LUCY HUBBARD Circulation Manager Let's start bragging... Last week Anaheim was referred to as a likely "ghost town" if something isn't done to increase "trade" in the retail blocks of the city. Ghost town is overdoing it. The city of Anaheim isn't likely to become a branch office of one of Walter Knott's attractions. That is, it won't if we refuse to believe that ghostly prediction. Of course, the idea behind the words is an application of the "scare technique." It means that some merchants and building owners must be shocked into doing something to make Anaheim the most lively shopping area in Northern Orange county. When cities are grouped as closely together as they are in Southern California, the competition for the shopping dollar is little short of terrific. Well, corraling that shopping dollar isn't so easily done as just pointing the finger at the retail retailers have to face that problem. And, it is no cinch. In spite of it all, Anaheim's retail stores do a good business. They know their customers and they "bring em in." Their stores are in tune with the bulk of their customers. Perhaps you can't get everything you want here—but the bulk of the needs for an appreciable number of people can be well satisfied right here as home. But, perhaps that is not good enough. Maybe we lack balance—to take care of most of the needs of the most people. Above all, however, WE NEED CONFIDENCE... and building owners must be shocked into doing something to make Anaheim the most lively shopping area in Northern Orange county. When cities are grouped as closely together as they are in Southern California, the competition for the shopping dollar is little short of terrific. Well, corraling that shopping dollar isn't so easily done as just pointing the finger at the retail merchant. Maybe all of US are at fault—if fault there is. There are several factors involved in keeping ahead in the chase for customers—many of which are overcome slowly. For instance, the word goes the rounds that store fronts in Anaheim are not attractive. Result: no business. That's not a new idea. Many and many a town has put out that reason for slow retail sales. But, there is more to be found in the old adage: Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Take Kwikset Locks as a home-town example. They put out a useful, well-made, handsome product using modern methods of management, manufacturing, and merchandising. The world beat a path to the company's door. Kwikset has become a modern, prosperous business with fine buildings and equipment. Perhaps it is what is INSIDE the shop, rather than the store front. Anaheim has some attractive stores. It has some well-run stores which cater to their clientele very well. In fact, Anaheim has stores which draw a large share of their trade from Santa Ana, Fullerton, and other competing areas. But, in between these stores are some unattractive shops which don't do too well—they change tenants on occasion. Is a landlord to spend a lot of money to make a beautiful place of business out of a store which doesn't keep a tenant humming for a long period? Will he sink money on a business location for a businessman who just squeezes by and who is subject to any number of are in tune with the bulk of their customers. Perhaps you can't get everything you want here—but the bulk of the needs for an appreciable number of people can be well satisfied right here at home. But, perhaps that is not good enough. Maybe we lack balance—to take care of most of the needs of the most people. Above all, however, WE NEED CONFIDENCE. Don't sell the city short— Don't start rumors that Anaheim is a back number, washed up— Don't cause people to look elsewhere because you thoughtlessly shook your head and downgraded Anaheim— (Believe it or not, these things are happening—do have an effect on our prosperity.) Brag about Anaheim—encourage people to come here. Texas bragged, with tremendous success. The more "talking up" YOU do the more prosperity comes to town. Advertising—YOUR advertising—pays! Ghost cities sometimes occur because the folks lose faith; you are plain nuts if you do that with Anaheim. Just consider this: Every dollar you spend outside Anaheim diminishes Anaheim. Every dollar that stays at home builds Anaheim. Better bargains and better selections of merchandise are possible in local stores only if local stores get a large volume of trade. Every dollar that goes to another city increases that city's competitive advantage over Anaheim. Home spent dollars have bounce—one dollar spent at home may go into 10 cash registers and make a part of 10 local payrolls. You have a chance to get some of your dollar back. The dollar spent out of town is out or reach. The locally spent dollar increases property values and keeps a lift on your taxes. It goes into many, many civic enterprises. Santa Ana, Pasadena... But, in between these stores are some unattractive shops which don't do too well—they change tenants on occasion. Is a landlord to spend a lot of money to make a beautiful place of business out of a store which doesn't keep a tenant humming for a long period? Will he sink money on a business location for a businessman who just squeezes by and who is subject to any number of business perils? There is that lack of confidence. From the landlord's viewpoint, when the builder of that better mousetrap moves into his building, the store front and interior likely will be spruced-up considerably to hold the tenant. Then, of course, there is that school of thought which says that a campaign to lure big chain stores or branches of successful out-of-town stores to locate here will bring customers to Anaheim. Well, let's say you sell gold bricks and make a living out of it. However, there is a big city gold brick retailer who might put a well-stocked outlet in your town. If he does, he's going to attract a lot of people to his store—bring trade into town. The people who patronize his store just incidentally might buy cars, television sets, toothbrushes, pants, and some groceries while they are here (and have the car safely parked). Fine for the other merchants—but how about you? What would your attitude be on inviting that big-time gold brick dealer to locate in your town? You sell 'em yourself, remember. Actually, a number of Anaheim Home spent dollars have bounce—one dollar spent at home may go into 10 cash registers and make a part of 10 local payrolls. You have a chance to get some of your dollar back. The dollar spent out of town is out or reach. The locally spent dollar increases property values and keeps a lift on your taxes. It goes into many, many civic enterprises. Santa Ana, Pasadena, Long Beach merchants do not contribute to these. Anaheim merchants do. Better schools, better parks, better streets, better homes, better community functions—these are part and parcel of home spent dollars. And, don't forget: shoppers save money by shopping Anaheim first. In dozens of specific instances it can be shown how shoppers have risked their necks on the highways to buy goods they could have bought at home for equal or less money. So before you point the finger at our merchants and say they ought to do better—why not re-read the above several paragraphs and point the finger at yourself? We might then be able to see a little more daylight in helping Anaheim help itself. U.S. ALLOCATES EXTRA COTTON TO INDIA NEW DELHI (P)—The United States has allocated to India an additional quota of 200,000 bales of cotton of 500 pounds each, against a demand of 400,000 bales of 400 pounds each. Deputy Commerce Minister D. R. Karmarkar told parliament here. It may mean a shall Army training, but Gen. Collins was critical of U.S. Army week. After watching crashes combat units in mock battle Grafenwohr, Collins ca IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago J. K. Tuffree has just returned from a trip to the Rincon and Riverside. He tells us that the colonists at those places are in a most flourishing condition. In crossing the raging Santa Ana River near Rincon, Mr. Tuffree was precipitated into the pelucid (?) waters of that murmuring stream, and we are informed by a gentleman whose veracity is unquestioned, that he got wet. Mr. Bowley of Westminster has quite a large crop of Languedoc almonds. The Anaheim Literary society held its first debate on Monday evening. The question was: Resolved, That capital punishment ought to be abolished." It was argued in the affirmative by Lynnill, Austin, McFadden and Tombs. The negative, was maintained by Montgomery, Cahill, Knox and Barham. The question was decided in the affirmative. The society meets again on Monday evening next when the following question will be discussed. Resolved: "That inventions tend to improve the condition of the laboring classes." It was noticed on Monday that no ladies were present. It is the earnest wish of the Society that the fair ladies of Anaheim will be present and will become members. The ranks of the Society were increased by the accession to that committee and citizens of the county generally are overjoyed at his acceptance of the invitation is but to express it mildly. The bishop is easily the foremost orator in Southern California and has many warm personal friends here. That he has graciously consented to accept is cause for congratulations on all sides. Fourth of July committees reported excellent progress at the meeting on Friday evening. Don David Yorba and Judge Reginaldo Marquez were both present and agreed to take charge of the barbecue. They will have entire control of the purchase of the meat and its preparation for the feast and its serving, and the procuring of the side dishes. Two fat young beeves, six hogs, 40 sheep and beeves heads by the score will furnish food for a crowd estimated at five thousand. Two thousand loaves of bread and all the toothsome side dishes found at well appointed barbecues will be provided, including one thousand mince pies. Wouldn't make a Santa Ana man leave his happy home for Anaheim on that day? 25 Years Ago The first annual field and track meet of the Catholic parochial schools of Orange county promoted by the Knights of Columbus, was held on the St. Anaheim Legion Team Wins Two from Newport on Wednesday Anaheim's Legion baseball team squeaked by Newport 4-3 Saturday then turned on the power for a 7-2 victory Sunday to escape the loop cellar and their first two weeks of league play with a 2-2, 500 percentage mark. At La Palma park Saturday afternoon, Newport jumped off to a three run lead in the first two innings — all unearned, to give the Anaheim team nervous prostrations for four innings until George Bishop and Val Wiethorn crossed the plate to put the locals back in the game. Then in the eighth Bishop and Esparza scored for the victory. Highlight of the game was Pat Roberts' heavy stick work. He hit four for four—singled into center in the third, singled past the first baseman in the fourth, and put the ball over the shortstop in the seventh, and eighth. It raised his batting average to .545—tops for the locals. Bitcher-Hitter Lefty Val Wiethorn faced 33 batters—gave up eight hits, three runs —no earned runs, walked only two and struck out five. He scored one of the four runs, walked once and slashed out a single into center field. He has become such a steady and consistent hitter that when he isn't chucking, he patrols the right field pastures. George Bishop, after banging out a hard hit triple into left-center, scored the tying run of the game when Wiethorn singled while Don Kraemer Sunday game, giving runs. Huntington Beach right on the champ they bowled over I In the affirmative. The society meets again on Monday evening next when the following question will be discussed: "That inventions tend to improve the condition of the laboring classes." It was noticed on Monday that no ladies were present. It is the earnest wish of the Society that the fair ladies of Anaheim will be present and will become members. The ranks of the Society were increased by the accession to membership of the following gentlemen: R. Luedke, E. T. Cahill, D. Calisher, G. D. Plato, T. W. Cook, F. E. Mielenz and M. A. Mendelson. 50 Years Ago Mrs. Gerald Sandilands, who has been visiting her mother here for some weeks past, departed some days ago for Atlantic City, NJ., to join her husband. The executive committee in charge of the approaching celebration of the national holiday yesterday recieved word from Bishop George Montgomery of Los Angeles to the effect that he would be pleased to deliver the oration here on that day. To say WASHINGTON — The beer barons are now hustling around the capital pulling all sorts of wires to prevent beer from being sold in bottles. They want their beer in tin cans, despite the fact that the National Production Authority is clamping down on the unnecessary use of tin, now one of the scarce metals badly needed for mobilization. Bottles, on the other hand, are not scarce. Despite this, the brewing companies are howling to high heaven against using them. Oddly enough, the champion of the breweries is GOP Sen. Hugh Butler of Omaha, Neb.—which is a long way from Milwaukee, Wis., the beer capital. Butler has bombarded NPA with sizzling letters and has even made personal trips to NPA headquarters on behalf of the brewing company. more stress of firepower, less on manpower. The units had been practicing frontal attacks and bayonet charges, which run up the casualty list as the Chinese have learned in Korea. Instead, Collins recommended that the troops deploy to high ground and concentrate on firepower. He pointed out that America can spare artillery fire, but not men. Collins also suggested that the Air Force work closer with ground troops in actual training to improve tactical air support. County Players On CIF All-Star Grossmont high, which took the CIF baseball crown for 1951, had their pitcher, Ray Preston and catcher Bob Rand selected on the all CIF baseball first team of 1951. Preston was also selected as the player of the year in CIF southern section ranks. Orange county placed four on the select team Santa Ana. 25 Years Ago The first annual field and track meet of the Catholic parochial schools of Orange county promoted by the Knights of Columbus, was held on the St. Catherine grounds in this city Sunday. Four schools participated but the chief contest was between St. Catherine's of Anaheim and St. Joseph's of Santa Ana. By copting the relay race the local boys won the trophy, making 43½ points, while St. Joseph's totaled 37, St. Mary's of Fullerton 16½, and St. Joseph's of Anaheim 1. The afternoon program was concluded with military drills by three companies of boys attending St. Catherine's. The meet was conducted under the direction of Capt. D. M. Healey, instructor at St. Catherine's. Other officials were S.C. Loose, Horace Fine, Harry Pemberton. Judges: George Ravenkamp, annoincer; Al Clayes, timer; and James Heffron, scorer. George Bishop, after banging out a hard hit triple into left-center, scored* the tying run of the game when Wiethorn singled him in. Jowel Esparza reached first on a fielder's choice as Wiethorn was put out by the third sacker, Lusk. Hatfield singled past the shortstop to send Esparza down to second. He wrenched his knee and David Moody was sent in as a courtesy runner. Ben Mattox was hit by a pitched ball and as a result of getting on—moved Moody to third. Roberts then singled over the shortstop to score Moody—the winning run. In yesterday's game at Lion's Field in Costa Mesa, Anaheim scored three runs in the first—all unearned to give pitcher Dick Ramella a good working margin. In the third frame four more scores came in for Clare Van Hoorebeke's team—all unearned to practically insure victory for the hard-working Ramella. Five Walks Ramella was in trouble throughout the entire game. He gave up two runs, eight hits, one earned run, gave up five free passes to first and struck out only four. Ramella was nicked for two hits in the first, one in the second, one in the third, two in the fourth, none in the fifth and seventh, but two in the sixth. The game was called at the end of seven innings to accommodate a previously scheduled city league game. In other games around the loop Fullerton remained undefeated as they took Santa Ana to the cleaners twice by scores of 5-3, 9-5. Lefty Gene Rosen won the Saturday game Sport Calendar TONIGHT Softball 7:15-Cypress VFW vs Merchants, 8:30-Lehrs vs Grace Lutheran. TUESDAY Church League Magnolia Long First Contest Grace Lutheran can in a surprise victory F to beat Bethel Baptist The Rev. Steif pitchet Oddly enough, the champion of the breweries is GOP Sen. Hugh Butler of Omaha, Neb.,—which is a long way from Milwaukee, Wis., the beer capital. Butler has bombarded NPA with sizzling letters and has even made personal trips to NPA headquarters on behalf of the brewing companies. His latest letter angrily denounces the "pressure" against tin for beer cans and demands that NPA notify him before taking any action in favor of bottled beer. What Butler may not know, however, is that the "pressure" is coming from right under his nose in the Senate. Texas Sen. Lyndon Johnson's alert watchdog committee does not consider beer cans essential to the national defense and has urged a return to bottles. Note—Butler's home state of Nebraska has only two small brewing companies — Storz and Metz. The Nebraska Senator has been under pressure from Storz on the beer-can problem, but hasn't even heard from Metz. In spite of his emphasis on beer cans, Butler explained to this column that his fight is for tin for the entire canning industry. Gen. Collins Criticizes It may mean a shake-up in Army training, but Gen. J. Lawton Collins, Army Chief of Staff, was critical of U. S. Army maneuvers in West Germany last week. After watching crack Army combat units in mock battle near Grafenwohr, Collins called for County Players On CIF All-Star Grossmont high, which took the CIF baseball crown for 1951, had their pitcher, Ray Preston and catcher Bob Rand selected on the all CIF baseball first team of 1951. Preston was also selected as the player of the year in CIF southern section ranks. Orange county placed four on the select teams. Santa Ana's Rex Babcock, shortstop, made the first team while his team mate Bert Haysom, who has tossed several no-hitters, made the second team. Darren House of Valencia high was selected on the second team at a third base position while Duane Pennington of Fullerton made the third team at an outfield position. Pennington couldn't make the all-Sunset league third team, but was selected on his performances in practice games. Pennington helped Fullerton defeat Compton, CIF finalist, twice and was one of the reasons why Fullerton knocked over Pomona, Citrus Belt champs, twice and rolled over Montebello and other power house teams of the CIF. Sport Calendar TONIGHT Softball (City League) 7:15-Cypress VPW vs Merchants. 8:30-Lehra vs Grace Lutheran. TUESDAY Church League (City Park) 7:15-St. Boniface vs White Temple. 8:30-Church of Christ vs Calvary Baptist. WEDNESDAY Softball (City League) 7:15-Alex Tarmale vs Joe's Service. 8:30-Lehra vs Magnolia Stars. THURSDAY Softball (Church League) 7:15-Zlon Lutheran vs White Temple. 8:30-Grace Lutheran vs Presbyterian. FRIDAY Last day of School !!! "FIRST with the BEST for the LEAST" Orange DRIVE-IN Theatre NOW PLAYING THE AMERICAN "MATA HARU" OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC! was an AMERICAN SPY' storing Ame DYONAK Gene EVANS PLUS—LATEST NEWS SPOOK SHOWS Friday and Saturday ON Team Wins Newport on Weekend while Don Kraemer pitched the Sunday game, giving up only five runs. Huntington Beach remained right on the champ's necks as they bowled over Laguna Beach AMERICAN LEGION STANDINGS by power-house scores, 14-9 on Saturday and 10 to 3 yesterday. Anaheim meets Laguna Saturday at Laguna and Sunday at the local park. First Game Newport Post 291— AB H SO BB Lunk, 50 Wetzel, ss Martinez, 2b Vineyard, cf, 1b Smith, rf, cf Whechel, c Snow, 1f Lampe, lb a-Chapman, rf Moryls, p Totals Anaheim Post 72— Herbel, ss Hishop, 3b Weathorn, p Heard, c b-Esparza, c Hatfield, 1b Masterson, 2b c-Mattox, 2b Roberts, lf Ryan, rf Moody, cf Totals a—Entered for Lane in 6th. b—Entered for Head in 6th. c—Entered for Masterson in 6th. DIETER HESSEL PACES FIELD IN TENNIS TOURNEY Dieter Hessel played his way into the semi-finals to pace the field in the first day of play for the qualifying tournament of the National Junior Public Parks Tennis championships, which opened Saturday on the City park courts. Winners in each event which include junior boy's singles, junior girl's singles, boy's and girl's doubles and mixed doubles will represent the Anaheim Recreation department in the national championships to be held in Arcadia, from August 8 to August 12. Results in boy's singles were as follows: Bob Hoskins defeated Ed Gallagher in the first round 6-1, 6-2, and then defeated Dan Debevec in the second round 6-1, 3-0 default. Dick Hanson defeated David Jordt in a well-fought match by scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Dieter Hessel defeated his brother, Hart Hessel, in the first round 6-1, 6-3, and then defeated Webster Wright in the quarterfinals 6-3, 6-0. Ronald Legg got by Floyd Baker only after a struggle, 9-7, 6-3, and Bob Pickard defeated Bill Schneider 6-2, 6-1. Donnie Legg and Bob Pickard meet in a match this week to see which one will take on Dieter Hessel in the semi-finals when regular play is resumed next Saturday. In boy's doubles Hart Hessel and Bill Schneider outlasted Bob Pickard and Ed Gallagher to take a first round match 7-5, 3-6, 6-2. Dan Holden and Bob Hoskins had an easier time with Ronald Legg and David Jordt. BASEBALL STANDINGS Pacific Coast League W L Pet GB Bacramento ... 43 22 .586 ... Seattle ... 43 85 .545 ... Hollywood ... 41 85 .532 ... Oakland ... 39 37 .513 ... Los Angeles ... 27 27 .500 ... Portland ... 34 38 .500 ... San Diego ... 35 40 .452 ... San Francisco ... 29 47 .252 ... Yesterday's Results San Francisco 5-0, Hollywood 2-3. Oakland 6-1, Los Angeles 6-0. Seattle 5-5, Portland 0-2. San Diego 2-0, Sacramento 0-2. Tonight's Game San Diego at Sacramento—Olsen (3-2) vs Benton (1-2) National League W L Pet GB Brooklyn ... 31 18 .521 ... Cincinnati ... 25 22 .521 ... St. Louis ... 26 24 .500 ... New York ... 27 24 .500 ... Boston ... 25 26 .490 ... Chicago ... 28 24 .478 ... Philadelphia ... 23 27 .400 ... Pittsburgh ... 19 30 .338 ... Yesterday's Results St. Louis S Boston R. New York 4-3; Chicago 1-7. Brooklyn S Pittsburgh I-5 (second game in innings). Cincinnati at Philadelphia rain. Today's Games None scheduled. American League W L Pet GB Chicago ... 33 14 .702 ... New York ... 32 18 .640 ... Boston ... 29 21 .590 ... Cleveland ... 27 22 .540 ... Detroit ... 24 23 .511 ... Washington ... 18 18 .583 ... St. Louis ... 17 24 .322 ... Philadelphia ... 15 33 .313 ... Yesterday's Results New York 2-7; Chicago 1-11. Boston S-B Cleveland S-Z. Detroit II-9; Philadelphia Z-5. St. Louis I6-2; Washington Z-3 (second game I innings). Today's Games Nine scheduled. Rifle Scores The following scores were shot June 6, on 50 yards targets with any sights. Shooting prone for a possible score of 200-20x were: Dan Smith ... 200-18x Kenny Wire ... 200-17x J. W. Hodner ... 196-10x J. H. Hill ... 193-7x Mrs. Wiseman ... 185-2x Shooting prone, sitting, kneeling and standing for a possible score of Magnolia Loses First Contest Grace Lutheran came through in a suprise victory Friday night to beat Bethel Baptist 3 to 4. The Rev. Steif pitched his team to victory allowing only 4 hits in Totals. Rifle Scores The following scores were shot June 6 on 50 yards targets with any sights. Shooting prone for a possible score of 200-20x were: Dan Smith ... 200-18x Kenny Wire ... 200-17x J. W. Bodner ... 195-10x Ralph Hill ... 183-7x Mrs. Wiseman ... 185-2x Shooting prone, sitting, kneeling and standing for a possible score of 100-10x in each position were the following: S. Murdock ... 100-8x H. Kelsey ... 100-5x Nudelin ... 100-5x C. O'Watters ... 92-7x E. Wiseman ... 97-7x D. Smith ... 94-3x J. W. Bodner ... 77 The Anaheim Civilian Rifle club cordially invite anyone interested in rifle and pistol shooting to visit the Anaheim Rifle Range on Monday nights for pistol shooting, and Tuesday and Wednesday nights for rifle. For anyone wishing to learn to shoot, or without a gun, please contact Captain Hicks at the range on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Captain Hicks conducts a class under the high school adult education program. Cora Watters is there on Thursday nights for women wishing to learn. The Anaheim Range is located just one block east of N. Olive on Juliana st. Flash: Bears Out Of '52 Rose Bowl SPOKANE, Wash., UP — The Golden Bears of California have come to the end—temporarily—of the Rose Bowl trail they traveled three straight seasons without a victory. 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