anaheim-gazette 1951-08-31

Here's Blowout to End Blowouts Grandee Tosses One for 200 Grand VENICE, Italy — A Mexican millionaire staged a $200,000 party in this historic city of lovers and assassins last night. It was the biggest blowout in a half century for Venice, a favorite gathering place for lovers of luxury. The host was Don Carlos de Biestegui Y de Iturbe—known in international society circles as a warm admirer of royalty. Dukes and counts came by the score for the party and rubbed shoulders with the wealthy of three continents. The guests wore everything from lionskins to shrouds. Many of the top notables invited by the dapper monocled host did not come, but those who did danced and wined the night away. Don Carlos is an "honorary" attache of the Spanish Embassy in France. Friends in Paris said his family fortune was built in the last half of the 19th century in farms and silver mines of the Puebla district of Mexico. His father, Miguel de Biestegui, was ambassador to Spain before the Mexican Revolution began in 1910. After the revolution the family resumed Spanish nationality, and the son is little known in Mexico today. Don Carlos was born in Mexico City, but has spent most of his life in Europe. He had planned to spend $50,000 for last night's extravaganza, but wound up laying out closer to $200,000. He bought and restored a palace on the grand canal two years ago for $500,000 and reportedly spent $6,250,000 modernizing and decorating it with a fortune in paintings and tapestries. The invitation list looked like a replica of the Almanach de Gotha — Who's Who of European royalty. De Biestegui also posted signs throughout the canal city inviting the "lower classes" to drop around and peer in at the festivities and maybe munch a little salami distributed by his servitors. They dropped around one of the biggest crowds seen for years in this center of heavy unemployment and strong communism. When de Biestegui gave them a gay wave from his balcony, some cheered but more hissed. Several groups of youths chanted derisively, "Duce, Duce." De Biestegui, decked out in a bejewelled black 18th Century governor's costume, greeted his guests as they were ushered in by some 50 Venice policemen wearing 18th century costumes. Around the rest of the building close to 1000 carabiniere and riot squads in regular uniform carried submachine guns as they greeted the masses of onlookers. ST. PAUL, MINN., Sept. 4 — GIRL JURED — Kitty Middleton, 17, Mineola of a biplane before a Minnesota state fair yesterday, she was thrown when the plane snaps the harness which held her while it performed acrobatics. Mineola crash. Her legs are covered Lansing, Mich., was killed outrigging One Stunt Too Many; Fatal Dive ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A stunt filer and the 17 year old girl who rode on the wing of his brightly-painted biplane crashed to their deaths yesterday before a stunned crowd of 28,000 in the Minnesota State Fair grandstand. The pilot had put his plane into a power-off dive—the last stunt before he would carry the girl past the grandstand to salute the crowd. The plane never came out of the dive. It crashed and burned. "IN A JAM!" It's easy to find yourself "in a jam" for enough clothes when unexpected occasions arise, if the wardrobe is not kept dry "IN A JAM!" It's easy to find yourself "in a jam" for enough clothes when unexpected occasions arise, if the wardrobe is not kept DRY CLEANED and REPAIRED. "FOR SPEED, QUALITY and SERVICE LEAVE IT TO RITZ" We also offer the only Pillow Removal Service in Orange County Renovating—Re-ticking RITZ CLEANERS & DYERS 307 E. Center Anaheim 3289 De Bestegui, decked out in a bejewelled black 18th Century governor's costume, greeted his guests as they were ushered in by some 50 Venice policemen wearing 18th century costumes. Around the rest of the building close to 1000 carabiniere and riot squads in regular uniform carried submachine guns as they greeted the masses of onlookers. Inside the palace the fabulously wealthy Aga Khan was one of the first to arrive in Oriental potentate costume. Dime store heiress Barbara Hutton, who has thrown a few pretty elaborate parties of her own, showed up in a $15,000 lace and black sequin "knightly" dress. American film star Gene Tierney arrived in a $16 peasant costume. Christian Dior, Paris fashion Kalash VITAMINS for Less SAVE UP TO 50% - BUY DIRECT or send for COMPLETE CATALOGUE PHONE or MAIL ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY 294 E. Center — Anaheim — Phone 5451 at MAXINE'S BEAUTY SALON 308 S. Main — Santa Ana — Ph. 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It crashed and burned in a truck garden about a half-mile in front of the grandstand. Carl E. Ferriss, 31, Lansing, Mich., the pilot, died instantly. The girl, Kitty Middleton, Mountain Grove, Mo., died about an hour later in a hospital. The harness which held her to the top wing snapped and she was thrown about 125 feet from where the plane crashed. Local Driver Wins Again MERCED UP — Bill Cantrell, Anaheim, won the Labor Day 50 mile Pacific Coast midget auto racing championship at the local fairgrounds. Finishing behind him were Don Cameron; Compton; Lou Florence, Portland, Ore.; Cliff Epp, Delano; John Moorhouse, Phoenix; Marty Maxman, Fresno; Harry Stockman, San Bernardino; Eli Vukovich, Fresno and Duke Beamer, Culver City, in that order. A crowd of 3500 saw the holiday event. creator, came dressed as a giant. The viscountess Noailles of Paris wore a lion skin and Lady Alexandria Metcalf of London appeared as Cleopatra. Hollywood's Orson Welles dressed as Athello, one masked guest arrived in a black-draped gondola and was carried in, dressed in a shroud. The first guests to leave the party—among them the Aga Khan—departed only a few minutes after the late arrivals entered the palace at about 1 a.m. At this hour the lavish fete was at its height. Guests promenaded through the luxurious salons, danced or leaned over the balcony rails watching the crowds or poor massed in the square below. Ashley's GLASS & MIREOR SHOP 25 Years experience is your guarantee 208 E. Center St. Phone 4397 Anaheim CREDIT REPORTS On Anyone, From Anywhere Over 1300 Affiliated Bureaus Covering the United States and Canada "We keep the record" Northern Orange County Credit Bureau, Ltd. 410 Bank of America Bldg. Phone 2246 COLLECTIONS Bonded Representatives in All Cities No Collection — No Charge Northern Orange County Credit Bureau, Ltd. 410 Bank of America Bldg. Phone 2248 INSURANCE BROKERS Alfred H. 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Center - Anaheim Phone 2212 WELDING All's Welding Service ELECTRIC - ACETYLENE WELDING ALL WORK GUARANTEED Hard Racing for all types of Agricultural Implements 1021 No. Sabina Anaheim 8200 The first guests to leave the party—among them the Aga Khan—departed only a few minutes after the late arrivals entered the palace at about 1 a.m. At this hour the lavish fete was at its height. Guests promenaded through the luxurious salons, danced or leaned over the balcony rails watching the crowds or poor massed in the square below. As the night waned, the party waxed merrier, Barbara Hutton danced the boogie woogie with a masked partner. Ladies in hoop skirts and dainty satin slippers bounced about to the rhythm of the samba. American film star Irene Duine, who previously had indicated she would not attend because she did not approve of such goings on, stayed until 3 a.m. So did Gene Tierney, Orson Welles hung on until still later. The sun had risen before the last luxuriating die-hards left the palace. Exactly how many guests attended the show of wealth could not be determined, but it was believed to be far below the 3000 reportedly invited. Reporters' estimates ranged from 600 to 800. If You Drive! Don't Drink L, MINN, Sept. 4—GIRL STUNT FLIER PATALLY IN-Kitty Middleton, 17, Mountain Grove, Mo., who rode on of a biplane before a grandstand crowd of 28,000 at the state fair yesterday, is shown in a cabbage patch where is thrown when the plane crashed. An unidentified man unharness which held her to the upper wing of the plane performed acrobatics. Miss Middleton died shortly after sh. Her legs are covered with dirt. The pilot, Carl Ferriss, Mich., was killed outright. (Associated Press Wirephoto) Stunt Too Fatal Dive UL, Minn. (AP)—A stunt of the 17 year old girl who the wing of his brightly-zipline crashed to their yesterday before a stunned 28,000 in the Minnesota grandstand. It had put his plane into off dive—the last stunt would carry the girl past stand and to salute the plane never came out. It crashed and burned Paul Grover Resigns Post At Local School It was with much regret that Saint Catherine's Military Academy accepted the resignation of Paul Grover, athletic director at the school for the past 19 years. Anthony Bernard will take over as the new athletic director. It was announced today. Bernard, dark-haired and soft spoken, was a student at Fullerton junior college last year, but now with this Color Slides at Baptist Church The work of the American Sunday School Union in Northern California will be presented in color slide form by The Rev. Carl Jungkelt, at the First Baptist church, of Anaheim Broadway at Citron, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Jungkelt has for 19 years served with this national organization, whose purpose is to bring the message of Christ to the neglected rural areas. In 1933 the Rev. Jungkelt began the work in the Silver Acre community, south of Garden Grove, which resulted in the Silver Acre Community church. In 1936 he commenced working in the Santa Rosa area, and just this summer conducted 14 separate Vacation Church schools for the children. This is merely a small part of his total mission. MORE ABOUT 40th Division (Continued from page 4) 40th started training for combat immediately. In the next few months, drafttees, volunteers, and reservists from all parts of the United States poured in to bring the division to full fighting strength. On Feb. 24 of this year, during the middle of an advanced training course, 40th soldiers learned of their initial mission—to move to the Far East "to complete training and provide additional security for the islands of Japan." First elements of the outfit sailed under San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge on March 29. They arrived in Yokohama two weeks later. For most of the soldiers, it was their first tour of overseas duty. Anaheim Evening High School Adult Classes New classes offered for the first time this year; A. Lamp sha making, Mrs. Gladys Alden, structor; B. Cake decorating, Mr Sibyl Mauerhan, instructor; Radio, James Carpenter. Other classes offered: boo keeping, citizenship, cubbing making, machine shop, rug hoo ing, textile painting, ceramik porcelain, leather, plastics, and marksmanship. General registration for all classes will begin Tuesday, Sep. 18 at 7 p.m. in the High School office. There will be special registration for the following classes: Tues., Sept. 11, at 7 p.m.-Te tile painting. Wed., Sept. 12, at 7 p.m.-Wood shop. Thurs., Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.-ceramics and porcelain. Mon., Sept. 17, at 7 p.m.-lam shade making and cake decoration. There will be $1.00 registrati fee for each class. All students will be required to pay for material used by them in their class work. The adult education office will be open 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday through Thursday, beginning September 11. The Fall Forum series will begin September 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School auditorium. SUITCASE STOLEN Lucille Chapman of Bakersfield is missing a suitcase of cosmetics and lingerie today. She reported the theft to the Anaheim police Student Union with this At Local School It was with much regret that Saint Catherine's Military Academy accepted the resignation of Paul Grover, athletic director at the school for the past 19 years. Anthony Bernard will take over as the new athletic director, it was announced today. Bernard, dark-haired and soft spoken, was a student at Fullerton junior college last year, but now with this new post it is not definite whether he will resume his studies this year or not. He was a political science major. Last year he was on the staff at the Academy as a coach for the fencing, boxing and ball teams. County Retail Sales $207 Million in 1950 SACRAMENTO (CNS) — California's continued growth of business was reflected today in an announcement by the State Board of Equalization that for the fourth consecutive quarter, retail sales in the state have topped a billion dollars. The board said second quarter taxable sales estimates for this year amount to $3,225,000,000, which is 10 per cent greater than the reported sales for a year ago, and two per cent above the taxable transaction for the first quarter of this year. While giving only estimates for the second quarter of this year, the board also announced the total taxable sales by quarters for 1950. Progressively increased sales in virtually every county in the state were reported for the year with Orange county having the following sales: First quarter, $41,570,000; second quarter, $49,338,000; third quarter, $61,001,000; fourth quarter, $54,870,000; 1950 total, $206,779,000. The increases for 1950 and the first two quarters of 1951 were shown, the board said, despite a falling off in sales of automobiles and appliances, as well as household furnishings. The state, the board said, expects to collect $96,736,000 in sales taxes for the second quarter of this year. At Local School It was with much regret that Saint Catherine's Military Academy accepted the resignation of Paul Grover, athletic director at the school for the past 19 years. Anthony Bernard will take over as the new athletic director, it was announced today. Bernard, dark-haired and soft spoken, was a student at Fullerton junior college last year, but now with this new post it is not definite whether he will resume his studies this year or not. He was a political science major. Last year he was on the staff at the Academy as a coach for the fencing, boxing and ball teams. County Retail Sales $207 Million in 1950 SACRAMENTO (CNS) — California's continued growth of business was reflected today in an announcement by the State Board of Equalization that for the fourth consecutive quarter, retail sales in the state have topped a billion dollars. The board said second quarter taxable sales estimates for this year amount to $3,225,000,000, which is 10 per cent greater than the reported sales for a year ago, and two per cent above the taxable transaction for the first quarter of this year. While giving only estimates for the second quarter of this year, the board also announced the total taxable sales by quarters for 1950. Progressively increased sales in virtually every county in the state were reported for the year with Orange county having the following sales: First quarter, $41,570,000; second quarter, $49,338,000; third quarter, $61,001,000; fourth quarter, $54,870,000; 1950 total, $206,779,000. The increases for 1950 and the first two quarters of 1951 were shown, the board said, despite a falling off in sales of automobiles and appliances, as well as household furnishings. The state, the board said, expects to collect $96,736,000 in sales taxes for the second quarter of this year. At Local School It was with much regret that Saint Catherine's Military Academy accepted the resignation of Paul Grover, athletic director at the school for the past 19 years. Anthony Bernard will take over as the new athletic director, it was announced today. Bernard, dark-haired and soft spoken, was a student at Fullerton junior college last year, but now with this new post it is not definite whether he will resume his studies this year or not. He was a political science major. Last year he was on the staff at the Academy as a coach for the fencing, boxing and ball teams. County Retail Sales $207 Million in 1950 SACRAMENTO (CNS) — California's continued growth of business was reflected today in an announcement by the State Board of Equalization that for the fourth consecutive quarter, retail sales in the state have topped a billion dollars. The board said second quarter taxable sales estimates for this year amount to $3,225,000,000, which is 10 per cent greater than the reported sales for a year ago, and two per cent above the taxable transaction for the first quarter of this year. While giving only estimates for the second quarter of this year, the board also announced the total taxable sales by quarters for 1950. Progressively increased sales in virtually every county in the state were reported for the year with Orange county having the following sales: First quarter, $41,570,000; second quarter, $49,338,000; third quarter, $61,001,000; fourth quarter, $54,870,000; 1950 total, $206,779,000. The increases for 1950 and the first two quarters of 1951 were shown, the board said, despite a falling off in sales of automobiles and appliances, as well as household furnishings. The state, the board said, expects to collect $96,736,000 in sales taxes for the second quarter of this year. QUAKE RECORDED SAN DIEGO UP—Three earth tremors were recorded between 6 and 7 p.m. here yesterday. One was recorded Sunday morning. Fred Robinson , seismologist, said the quakes apparently originated south of here. GROWDS AT BEACHES Large crowds thronged Orange county beaches during the three-day holiday and a number of narrow escapes from drowning were reported by lifeguards. At Huntington Beach State park, $30,000 beach visitors assembled on Labor Day, exceeding the Sunday crowd there. There were three persons rescued from drowning Sunday and seven rescues Monday. SHOP IS ROBBED The theft of $22 was reported by the Jack Gledhill Scooter Shop, 714½ N. Los Angeles st., early this morning. The burglar entered the shop by breaking in through the back door. Officer Hoag and Lt. Tommy Taylor investigated the shop and found several evidence of fraud. MORE ABOUT Optimists (Continued from Page 1) Evening by Barnes Brodie, Larson, Len Schwacofer, Oscar Leeb, Walt Gooden and Bob Martin. Saturday, members of Lathers' Local 440 moved in to prepare the walls for plastering, led by Business Manager Lloyd Byrd. Other lathers were Howard Byrd, Jack White, George Kaspar, Wayne Williams and Lloyd Byrd's two sons, Tom, an Eagle Scout, and Richard, a Star Scout. Inside walls were completely lathed and two-thirds of the outside was finished. Installation of the laboratories in the boys home was completed. Insulating maternall were donated by the S. E. Whieldon Co. at Los Angeles and Santa Ana sts, distributors for Johns-Manville. METERS CAUSE BOOKING Marvin G. Miller was placed under arrest at a cafe in Anaheim, September 3; at 9:10 p.m. and booked on three evasions of paying parking tickets. He was released this morning on $60 ball furnished by Charles Gosett, and will make an appearance before Judge Bonnat, September 11. Anaheim Opening High School Adult Classes classes offered for the first this year; A. Lamp shade g, Mrs. Gladys Alden, interior; B. Cake decorating, Mrs. Mauerhian, instructor; C. James Carpenter. classes offered: booking, citizenship, cabinet machine shop, rug hookextile painting, ceramics, rain, leather, plastics, and manship. registration for all will begin Tuesday, Sept. 7 p.m. in the High School will be special registration for the following classes: Sept. 11, at 7 p.m.-Texprinting, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m.-Wood rs., Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. licks and porcelain. Sept. 17, at 7 p.m.-lamp making and cake decoration will be $1.00 registration for each class. All students are required to pay for masured by them in their class adult education office will on 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. from by through Thursday, beg September 11. Fall Forum series will be October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in high school auditorium. CASE STOLEN Chapman of Bakersfield is a suitcase of cosmetics ugerie today. She reported aft to the Anaheim police Coast-to-Coast TV Begins Today NEW YORK (P)—The range of man's vision around the earth's surface will more than double tonight with the inauguration of coast-to-coast television. When President Truman addresses the opening session of the Japanese Peace Treaty conference in San Francisco at 7:30 p.m. (PDT) he can be seen as far away as Boston, a distance of almost 2750 airline miles. Previously, the American Telephone and Telegraph company's TV network channels reached only as far west as Omaha, 1300 airline miles from Boston. The historic link will be by way of A. T. and Ts new $40,000,000 microwave radio relay system which actually covers 8000 miles in its zig-zag course from New York to San Francisco. It carries telephone calls and television programs on sharply focused radio beams relayed from horizon to horizon around the earth's curvature by 107 towers. It has been in use for television as far as Omaha for about a year and was opened to telephone service all the way to San Francisco last month. New Owner Takes Over Animal Clinic Dr. Nelson D. Crandell, former resident of Long Beach, is the new owner of the Carson Veterinary clinic, a small animal hospital at 11755 E. Carson, near the corner of Carson and Pioneer blvd., Artesia. Dr. Crandall is a 1938 graduate of Iowa State College at Ames, Iowa. Dr. Crandall taught small Kiwanis Hears Juvenile Official "These Are Our Children" was the topic of Cecil Bernard, superintendent of the Orange County Juvenile Home, and speaker of the day at the annual joint meeting of the Anaheim and Fullerton Kiwanis club. Every year, the day after Labor Day, the two clubs meet together. This custom dates back a number of years longer than anyone seems to be able to remember. The Rev. Frank Butterworth meted as chalman for the day and introduced the speaker. The Kiwanis orchestra entertained the 45 or more Fullerton guests and the regular Anaheim club members during luncheon. A board meeting followed the regular meeting. Presidents Arthur, Cleveland and Wilson wee sons of ministers. ANTIQUES CLOSE OUT SALE Begins Sept. I Victorian Furniture Hobnail, Cranberry Hanging Lamps Gone With the Wind Lamps Marble Top Tables Large Selection of NEW OWNER TAKES Over Animal Clinic Dr. Nelson D. Crandell, former resident of Long Beach, is the new owner of the Carson Veterinary clinic, a small animal hospital at 11755 E. Carson, near the corner of Carson and Pioneer blvd., Artesia. Dr. Crandall is a 1938 graduate of Iowa State College at Ames, Iowa. Dr. Crandall taught small animal medicine and surgery at Alabama Poly, Auburn, Alabama, and spent four years and eight months in the Army in the Veterinary Corps as a captain. POLICE APPREHEND YOUTHS Three juveniles, two boys and one girl, were stopped for a traffic violation Sunday night, about 11:35 o'clock and were found to have nine empty beer bottles and two full ones in the car. The trio was brought into the police station where the driver of the car was given a citation and the youngsters, all from La Habra, were released. NOTICE PROPERTY OWNERS OF ANAHEIM PROPERTY OWNERS OF ANAHEIM The Steele Petroleum Company is now engaged in an oil leasing program covering portions of the city area, and has established offices at 275 E. Center St., Phone 7007 Please feel free to phone or write us for any information you may desire in connection with this program. General more leasing representatives are needed to facilitate the work. Anyone interested may arrange for an interview with Mr. Lombard at 1:30 p.m. any day. LA BEDJUZ LOGS