anaheim-gazette 1951-09-07

Superstitions . . . A lot of old superstitions and misbeliefs are dying out, a psychologist says. But new ones keep cropping up, and the A-bomb probably will spawn a lot more. Many superstitions or misconceptions current in 1925 apparently are becoming extinct, Dr. Eugene Levitt of Columbia university yesterday told the American Psychological association. Such as: Children are born with instinctive knowledge of good or evil. Certain lines in a person's hand foretell his future. Stare at a person's back, and you can make him turn around. Women are inferior to men in intelligence. But they're purer and better by nature. A square jaw is a sign of will-power, and a high forebead means you're bright. You can get any mental or Dr. Levitt said he didn't believe that people "are any less superstitious today than 25 years ago." In fact, he said, world tension and the A-bomb probably are causing a brand new crop of misbeliefs. "People know the A-bomb is important to them, but their knowledge of it is limited, and they apt to grasp hold of only 'draw facts.' People become anxious, and want to have something definite to believe in. They don't have the actual information, but they have a need to know something. People who grasp at such beliefs are also the kind who believe and spread rumors." Children are born with instinctive knowledge of good or evil. Certain lines in a person's hand foretell his future. Stare at a person's back, and you can make him turn around. Women are inferior to men in intelligence. But they're purer and better by nature. A square law is a sign of will-power, and a high forehead means you're bright. You can get any mental or physical disease just by thinking of it. The person who doesn't look you in the eye is probably dishonest. Dr. Levitt gave a list of these and other superstitions or misbeliefs to 110 college students. He compared their answers with the same questionnaire given to 219 college students in 1925. Far smaller percentages still thought the statements were true, he said. The students in 1925 believed more than 10 apiece of a long list of false beliefs, while today's students believed in less than two apiece. But, he said, Prof. Richard Yount of Barnard college tried a somewhat different list on other students. This showed that many false beliefs still are pretty current today. Like: All criminals are feeble-minded; the American Indian says better than the white man; the complexity of life is causing more insanity; the color red excels a bull (it's waving anything, of any color, he explained); men judge by reason and women by feelings and intuition. (Ed. note: While Drew Pearson is on a brief vacation, the Washington Merry-Go-Round is being written by several distinguished guest columnists, today's being by Stefan Osusky, former Czech statesman and diplomat, now in exile). WASHINGTON—The lowering of the Iron Curtain after the close of World War II was not only a national tragedy for those countries which thus found themselves segregated from the rest of the free world, but a human disaster which tore the heart out of man. Soviet Russia did her devil's best to impress upon the nations of Central and Eastern Europe that they had been forsaken by the West. The Iron Curtain limited contacts to official representation, reliable party members and fellow travelers, making it possible for the Kremlin to demonstrate convincingly to these unfortunate peoples that they had been completely abandoned and forgotten by the West. There resulted a loss of sense of belonging to the West, which paralyzed the people's will to resist, and which was thus the TODAY'S CROSS-WORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL 1 Away 4 Blimish 9 Coach 12 Verb form 13 Plant sheath 14 Age 16 Meltable 17 Kite 18 Old weight for wool 20 Self-satisfied 22 Former Russian imperial decree 28 European river 29 On every side 31 Precedor 34 Be animal 39 Turkish weight 45 Anger 48 Cheer 50 Uttering maxima 52 Article 54 On letter 57 Distributive justice 59 Trucks 60 Go back and forth VERTICAL 1 A changelling 2 So. 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Nugent will be remembered having been Rose Mattis. The supervisors last week appointed a board of directors to overcharge the work of place the Anaheim Cemetery under petal care. J. J. Dwyer, W. J. Lipp and L. E. Miller are members of the directorate. Mr. Dwyer was made chairman. The ord is now engaged in figuring the cost of making a thorough map of the cemetery, installing adequate water system and a gut will be reported to the supervisors. If the board favors the enterprise, a tax levy will be made the district to provide funds for publishing and maintaining the park. The district comprises the cool districts of Anaheim, Loara, Hall and Orangehorpe. 50 Years Ago Miss Fannie Higgins came over Redlands on Tuesday to and some days with relatives friends. Miss Louis Passmore of Olive ted with friends in town last greatly improved. F. G. Athearn, principal of the high school, was joined in weding to Miss Purl Evelyn Bottomes of the high school corps of teachers, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. A. J. Corker in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Peter Weisel Sr. is in Germany on a business and pleasure trip. According to the Dawson News, of May 24, a nugget valued at $12000 was found in the sluice box of Frank Phiscator's claim on El Dorado Creek in Klondike. 75 Years Ago Messrs. H. S. Winn, Lewis Soher and C. W. Dammels, leading members of the Odd Fellows, arrived in Anaheim last night on a tour of inspection to Orion encampment No. 54, IOOF. A special meeting was held and after exemplifying the work listened to a very pleasant address by the Grand Patriarch, H. S. Winn of Stockton. After the meeting, the members adjourned to the Planters hotel, where a very fine lunch was spread, to which they did ample justice. The inspectors left this morning for San Francisco. The instruments of torture for the Anaheim Brass Band arrived yesterday morning and were on Scanning Sports BY STAN JONES Rumors! We all are guilty of starting them or at least helping them along and it certainly is a bad habit, no matter what the rumor is about. Now, another is starting up and it's ones like this that tends to breed ill feelings between two schools. The rumor that has been hanging around this section for about a year, ever since Fullerton high won their fourth straight football title last year, has been the feeling that Fullerton should get out of the league. Now, that's really something. Nobody is "bellering" at Santa Ana high for all the track titles that they win nor are they shouting at Anaheim in regard to the number of Bee titles they have tucked away in their trophy case. What about Santa Ana Junior college's football or Fullerton it's basketball team or Riverside and their track teams or San Bernardino and their tennis squads. 13 Times They're all tops in their special fields. Look at Fullerton's Hornet swimming team record. They have won the Southern California title 13 out of the last 14 years. Not too many back Anaheim high won the league football title three years in a row and now just because certain teams haven't Miss Fannie Higgins came over Redlands on Tuesday to and some days with relatives friends. Stephen Kistler who has been burning at San Juan Hot springs for some weeks for the benefit of his health has returned. The instruments of torture for the Anaheim Brass Band arrived yesterday morning and were on exhibition at the store of Cahen and Willard. Soon our gallant boys will make the night hideous with their howling, and put to shame the nightly howling of the cats. The idea that all men are created equally for liberty and the pursuit of happiness sprang from the idea that man is created in the image of God and from the idea of the brotherhood of men. Since these ideas permeate western civilization they constitute a reservoir of emotions to which we must appeal in order to arouse them. The other great idea that of federalism—is the only practical device by means of which the unfortunate nations of Central and Eastern Europe can gain national security, prosperity, freedom of cultural development. The American ideals of equality and federation are as revolutionary to the people behind the Iron Curtain as they were to the people of the Thirteen Colonies. They are designed to give the outslaved people something worth while working for and hoping for. The knowledge that 16 million Americans pledged themselves to help these ideas take root and triumph is a guarantee to them that they are not vain promises. These American ideas, therefore, possess the dynamism capable of undermining the Soviet satellite empire, represent the only means of avoiding World War III, and prepare a safer and happier future for the Central and Eastern European countries. Fullerton isn't the largest school in the league. Attendance figures up to March of last season finds the following records around the league. They're all tops in their special fields. Look at Fullerton's Hornet swimming team record. They have won the Southern California title 13 out of the last 14 years. Not too many years back Anaheim high won the league football title three years in a row and now just because certain teams haven't been able to beat Fullerton on the gridiron for the last three and four years, certain people want to get rid of the Redskins from the league. True, Fullerton's Warriors have cleaned up lately on the football field and football being what it is, brings in the money. It's a pretty poor situation when athletics overrule all other activities on the campus. Granted, that a school needs money to operate in a big way athletically and if you don't have a winning team every so often, one begins to lose money and can't afford to continue all the other sports that don't bring in the money. Important Also I have always been under the impression that dramatics, orchestras, laboratory findings, debates and spell downs were just as essential and important to the school as possessing a team that crushes its opponents into humiliation. If these lesser organizations are important to society and since society realizes the need for something more than a school with a top win-loss football record, why then, all the rumpus about getting rid of one team that happens to be on a winning streak. Rumors are terrible things and they can be twisted and turned to such an extent that they breed ill feelings between two schools and communities of people that can sit in the same theater, attend the same church, buy from the same stores, but become raving maniacs when their team tangles against another a few miles away. With Bethel Baptist he 6 to 5 edge and one out last half of the seventh Bob Stoffel singled to center and Bud Stoffel followed with a shot to left wham momentarily bobbed allow runners to advance to second third. Franny Patin them and the play went to thir in an effort to keep Stoffel scoring the tieing run. Elmer Williams called him and the ruckus began. Third baseman Herb Charged and bumped the u was immediately tossed out game. And while the whole team was either pullin ilton to the bench or die decision, the alert Bud slid home with the winni The whole play happened few quick seconds and it c was as bizarre and endi ball game as has been seen ilton's status as of today known, but it may be will be suspended from Church League play this for his impromptu performance last night. Tonight at 7:15 The Me meet the Magnolia Stars. Baptist will play St. B next Tuesday night. Bethel Baptist Jungkelt, rf, Hamilton, M., cf Hartmann, A., if Hartmann, E., 2b, ss Denny, 1b Mims, ss, p Ongnicker, c Ogdenm., c Stark, p, 2b TOTALS St. Boniface Patin, J., c Stheley, Jim, 1b Stoffel, Bob, 2b Stoffel, Bud, ss Patin, F., p Vain Berckler, 2b Stheley, Jerry, tr Klsch, if TOTALS wins. All Friendly The Sunset league has minimum of trouble three years compared to some leagues and conferences in name. 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School Attendance Santa Ana 1,664 Fullerton 1,868 Anaheim 1,117 Newport Harbor 1,003 Huntington Beach 872 Orange 580 It speaks well for the Sunset league when teams such as Fullerton and the rest can venture forth and beat other teams from the north and south of the Sunset league territory. And anyway, Fullerton is just about due for a league heating. You know they haven't been beaten on the football field from a Sunset league team since the season opener in 1947 when the Sailors burned the trick on their own field, by the score 7-0. Since then the Braves have rolled up 22 straight league time. Then I suppose these that persist in spreading would start yelling about other team. But I guess they are those that will no matter is out in front and lead field. Eat More California Or... First Week of Practice Over For Colonist Wrecking Crew As the first week of football practice drew to a close late this afternoon one could readily see that the team was going all out in regard to T-formation fundamentals. Line Coach John Wallin had put some 30 charges through a terrific pace this past week and much more was slated for next week with the start of school and the drop to only one practice per day. Yesterday he, and his chief assistant Bill Hicks, had their offensive line charging heavily against the defensive unit in regular old fashioned slam-bang order. The pace had been so swift that already two top line prospects were out with injuries—although both were slight. Not Serious Bob Padilla, big tackle, suited up yesterday; however, he didn't engage in any body contact. Also out of action was one of the leading contenders for end, Carl Hatfield, who injured his hand. Both are expected to be back in action early next week. Another likely prospect for the varsity squad showed up on the field, Neal Collins, but he isn't expected to suit up for some time as a result of side injuries incurred off the field. Head grid coach Clare Van Hoorebeke had the backs, all eleven of them, running their different plays with different combinations while Lenny Kolb handled the quarterback chores with a little assistance from newcomers George Bishop and Dick Ralston. The Sam Keith-Bill Hunstock team had 20 Bees in uniform yesterday and had them working on punting, passing, catching and a little pass defending. The Cees were given a vacation yesterday, but were back to work today and expect to be at near full power. Weatherman On AL Warpath With Cleveland Tribe (By The Associated Press) The weatherman, usually an impartial fellow, appears to have ranged himself alongside the front-running Cleveland Indians in the three-team fight for the American league pennant. Rain, washing out yesterday's doubleheader between New York and Boston, must have brought cheer and comfort to the tribe. It forced rescheduling of the Yankee-Red Sox games for the final, vital days of the flag race and placed a heavy burden on New York and Boston. Scheduled games between the Dodgers and Phillies, Giants and Braves, and Senators and Athletics, also were rained out. The Indians and Detroit Tigers had an off day. None Available The Yankee-Red Sox games had to be fitted into the schedule as parts of doubleheaders on Friday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Sept. 29. The season ends with a single game on Sunday, Sept. 30. No other dates at Yankee Stadium were available. This means the Yankees and Red Sox will clash five times in the last three days and eight times in the last 10. On Sept. 21, 22, 23, the Yanks and Red Sox are scheduled to play a three-game series in Boston. With Bethel Baptist holding a 1 to 5 edge and one out in the last half of the seventh inning, Bob Stoffel singled to center field and Bud Stoffel followed him with a shot to left which was momentarily bobbled allowing the runners to advance to second and third. Franny Patin then bunted and the play went to the plate on an effort to keep Stoffel from scoring the tieing run. Umpire Elmer Williams called him safe and the ruckus began. Third baseman Herb Hamilton charged and bumped the ump and was immediately tossed out of the game. And while the whole Baptist team was either pulling Hamilton to the bench or disputing the decision, the alert Bud Stoffel did home with the winning run. The whole play happened in a few quick seconds and it certainly was as bizarre and ending to a call game as has been seen. Hamilton's status as of today was not known, but it may be that he will be suspended from further church League play this season or his impromptu performance at night. Tonight at 7:15 the Merchants meet the Magnolia Stars. Bethel baptist will play St. Boniface next Tuesday night. Angels Almost Assured of 3rd (By The Associated Press) Los Angeles has virtually assured itself of third place in the Pacific Coast league. With Seattle already the champion and Hollywood a certain for second place, Los Angeles and Portland put on a battle for third place and the Angels took three of four games. They won two last night, 11 to 7 and 7 to 4, and have four games left with Seattle. Portland now plays its last four against Oakland in Portland. Oakland has a chance to gain fourth place and a spot in the governor's cup playoff series starting Tuesday. Oakland will have to sweep the series, however, as Portland can clinch fourth place by taking one game. Los Angeles power was too much for the Beavers. The Angels exploded for six runs in the third inning of the first game and finished with a rush in the second contest, sebring one run in the eighth and two in the ninth. Seals Out of Cellar - Seattle bowed to Oakland, 1950 flag winner, 8 to 3, as Al Gettel limited the hew champs to eight hits. The Oaks plastered Marv Grissom, the Ranilers' 20-game winner, for 11 hits in the seven innings he lasted. Rookie Ed Cereghino pitched San Francisco out of the cellar. He led the Seals to a 7 to 4 win over the San Diego Padres. It was the youngster's fourth victory and the first time he has been able to finish a game. CINA-CAR DRIVE IN THEATRE 6612 Lincoln Ave. Out Center, 8 Mi. W. Of Anaheim TONIGHT SATURDAY Sept. 7 Sept.8 “SECRET OF CONVICT LAKE” Glenn Ford-Gene Tierney Western Drama—plus “TOKY FILE 212” Florence Marley-Robt. 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So squelch these rumors about kicking or running any certain team from the league. It certainly doesn't speak well of the one spreading these rumors and for all we know these teams that they speak of may wind up at the tail end of all league contests any time. Then I suppose these people that persist in spreading rumors would start yelling about some other team. But I guess that there are those that yell no matter who out in front and leading the field. Eat More California Oranges FIRST with the BEST for the LEAST Orange DRIVE-IN Theatre HIGHWAY 101 AT PLACENTIA • NE 3-8271 • ORANGE SUN SHOW STARTS AT DUSK ENDS TONITE "THAT'S MY BOY" and "LET'S GO NAVY" STARTS TOMORROW—IST RUN BING JANE CROSBY · WYMAN HERE COMES THE GROOM SHE DARED TO BE WHAT OTHER GIRLS PRETEND TO BE! HARD FAST AND BEAUTIFUL Starring CLAIRE TREVOR SALLY FORREST CARLITON YOUNG