anaheim-gazette 1951-09-10

On a High Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Schoepe have built a beautiful and comfortable home high in the hills. Today the Gazette by word and camera takes you into the home of this prominent Anaheim couple. See Page 6. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEL Schools Welcome Hit--Run Driver Kills Local Husband; 72 Hurt; Police Hunt Driver Anaheim police are searching today for the driver of the automobile which struck and killed Mrs. Florence Adelaide Browne and injured her husband, James Ford Browne, last night at the intersection of W. Center and Citron sts. The dead woman was 65 years old. Her husband is 72. The two resided at 546 S. Dickel st. Mrs. Browne was taken to the Anaheim Community hospital with injuries listed by police as broken The dead woman was 65 years old. Her husband is 72. The two resided at 546 S. Dickel st. Mrs. Browne was taken to the Anaheim Community hospital with injuries listed by police as broken nose, head and wrist lacerations. Mrs. Browne was hurled approximately 80 feet by the onrushing car. Witnesses who arrived on the scene immediately after the tragedy said she was literally "knocked out of her shoes." Coline from Mr. Browne's pocket were scattered all over the street at the accident scene. Splotches of blood and bits of broken glass littered the intersection. Mr. Browne was flung to the side of the street. Persons attracted by the sound of the crash helped the stunned, bleeding man to safety. Anaheim police said this morning that they had very little to go on in the task of tracking down the driver of the death car. Witnesses were able to furnish only meager descriptions of the auto. One Anaheim woman told police this morning that the elderly couple had little chance at the dim lit intersection in the path of the speeding auto. She said she saw Mr. Browne (Continued on Page 5) Mexican Trip Story Tomorrow Lee Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hansen, 515 N. Los Angeles st., has returned from a four-month photographic expedition in Mexico. Exclusive pictures of the trip, together with the exciting story of the 4000 mile jaunt through mountains, across deserts deep into Baja California, will be presented to Gazette readers tomorrow. Watch tomorrow's Gazette. Matilda Heifman DEATH SCENE—On the eve of school's opening, in front of the hit Browne, 65, was killed by a hit-run driver. Her husband was injured by the sound of the crash helped the stunned, bleeding man to safety. Anaheim police said this morning that they had very little to go on in the task of tracking down the driver of the death car. Witnesses were able to furnish only meager descriptions of the auto. One Anaheim woman told police this morning that the elderly couple had little chance at the dim lit intersection in the path of the speeding auto. She said she saw Mr. Browne (Continued on Page 5) CC Advanced Gifts Hit Five Per Cent Advanced gift donations to the Anaheim Community Chest already have accounted for more than five per cent of the $22,300 campaign goal, Richard Gay, Advanced Gifts chairman, announced today. The Community Chest Century club, which includes all donors of $100 or more, is being received with enthusiasm, according to Advanced Gifts solicitors, Gay reported. Names of all the Century club will be published daily, and each donor will receive a certificate, framed in plastic. The Advanced Gifts, Business (Continued on Page 5) The Holiday Today Is Admission Day Last Thursday the Gazette wound up a story about the McCracken case with the statement: "Court will be recessed... until next Tuesday—Monday being a legal holiday." Well, what do you know! In the past few days we have received several telephone calls from people wanting to know "what" the holiday is. A few of them may have figured they could get in an extra day of fishing. Anyway, the "holiday" is Admission Day." California has wound up its 100th year as a (Continued on Page 5) Exclusive pictures of the trip, together with the exciting story of the 4000 mile jaunt through mountains, across deserts deep into Baja California, will be presented to Gazette readers tomorrow. Watch tomorrow's Gazette. Matilda Heitman Dies in Hospital Matilda Heitman, 72, a native of Germany who was brought to America in early childhood by her parents, died early yesterday morning at the Anaheim Community hospital. She came to California 16 years ago and for nine years the family home has been in Anaheim. The home at the present time is at 415 N. Olive st. She is survived by her husband, Theodore W. Heitman; four daughters, Mrs. Erma Gibbs of Dodge Center, Minn., Mrs. Ethel Seltz, of Heyworth, Ill., Mrs. Luella Wagner, Maywood, Calif., and Mrs. LaVerne Roggow of North Platte, Nebr.; two sons, Hilmer Heitman of Anaheim and Orville Heitman of Pico; one brother, Edward Krueger of Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Pletz and Mrs. Augusta Peters, both of Anaheim and eight grandchildren. She was a member of the Anaheim Assembly of God church. Funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced by the Hilgenfeld mortuary. INDEPENDENCE QUEEN—Raquel de la Torre, La Habra, receives firing the Consul General of Mexico, the crown which makes her celebration which will take place Sept. 15 and 16 at the Anaheim Tovar, Anaheim. Left is Vella Perez, Santa Ana, The Gazette has been representing the press. Also in attendance will be City and County ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1951 Welcome Record Number Local Woman opening, in front of the high school, Mrs. Florence Adelaide her husband was injured. In the picture above, Mrs. Brawn checks with witness. The tragedy occurred as Anafeguard busy school intersection.—(Gazette Photo by Holiday Today Admission Day Thursday the Gazette up a story about the Menion case with the statert will be recessed... next Tuesday—Monday begal holiday." What do you know! In it few days we have reseveral telephone calls people wanting to know the holiday is. A few of may have figured they get in an extra day of away, the "holiday" is AdDay." California has up its 100th year as a Continued on Page 5) Steele Appeals PC Decision To Council Steele Petroleum Co. appealed its Planning commission-rejected oil drilling permit to the City Council Friday afternoon when the latter body held an adjourned session from the August 28 meeting. Harold S. Cook, speaking for the Steele Co., had announced directly after the Planning commission session, Sept. 5, that his company would appeal the pianners' denial and would pursue its leasing program in spite of it. (Continued on Page 5) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—Teachers to children to parents—that's the road being taken by the Anaheim Optimists in their campaign of safety education to protect children on the streets. Marwood Larson, right, presents an arm-load of safety material to Chester Fowler, principal of Fremont Junior High school, to pass on to the school's 400-plus students. Primary weapon of the Optimists is the Parents' Pledge to observe safety precautions and rules.—(Gazette photo by Kreidt). William Wright Passes at Home William E. Wright, Jr., died this Thief Loots Local Home A burglar tools personal artivalued at $75 from the 511 N. live st. home of Jesse Salvad William Wright Passes at Home William E. Wright, Jr., died this morning at his home, 838 S. Claudina st. He was 47. Born in Dennison, Ohio, Mr. Wright was a resident of Anaheim for nine years. He was employed by the Bell Telephone Co. in the toll department. He is survived by his wife, Mabel A.; two daughters, Mrs. Violet Robirds, Santa Ana, and Mrs. Marilyn Denney of Anaheim; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Sr., of San Diego; one brother, Paul S., on San Diego, and one sister, Mrs. Louise Hodgkiss of San Diego. He was a member of the Anaheim Masonic lodge, master in 1948, Royal Arch, Eastern Star and the Railroad club of Anaheim. Remains are at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars. Funeral announcement will be later. HOME PRICES EXPECTED TO GO HIGHER LOS ANGELES (F)—The price of homes is going to go higher within the next six months. So predicts Milton J. Brock, president of the California Home Builders Institute. In an interview, he added that production of new houses this year will drop far below the record 1,400,000 homes started in 1950. Thief Loots Local Home A burglar tools personal article valued at $75 from the 511 N. Olive st. home of Jesse Salvado Lemon yesterday evening. Lemon told police that a ladder, wristwatch, a pair of glasses and a fountain pen were taken from the bedroom dresser by the thief who entered through the back door of the residence. Police are currently on the trail of one suspect in the robbery. Train Watcher To Watch Out Start talking about steam locomotives and, if Albert Cranston within earshot, you will have an interested listener and an informed contributor to the conversation. Detract from the merits of steam locomotives and, if Albert Cranston gets wind of it, you in an argument. Cranston, a Fullerton Junior college voice teacher, took e-phatic issue with a recent statement in the Gazette, attributed to the Jewelry Industry Council, that a fine watch will out-wear a locomotive. As an example, the council computed that if a locomotive wheels made as many revolutions up its 100th year as a Continued on Page 5 CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY So, Calif.—Generally class tonight and Tuesday but considerable night and morning coastal fog and low clouds. Not much change in temperature. 1951 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 223 Number of Students Traffic Safety Stressed As Classes Begin Anaheim schools welcomed a record number of students back to classes today and as the youngsters made their way to classes school authorities stressed the need for increased alternity on the part of local motorists. The six city elementary schools logged a total of 2193 students according to Superintendent Paul Cooke. All showed increases over last year's first-day attendance, itself a record, except Washington. The figure there was 213 students this year, as opposed to 237 opening day last year. Total enrollment on the first day last year was 1820. The rest of the figures for morning, as at all other Anaheim schools, officials welcomyear. Here Principal V. O. Elliott and kindergarten teacher They are Janet McGovney, 5, and Gary Palmerl, 5 in May, extreme care at school crossings.—(Gazette photo by Gregory) Anaheim Schools List Thirteen New Teachers The Anaheim Elementary Schools will open this year with 13 teachers new to the system. Donald F. Ralston is the new principal at the Thomas Jefferson school. He has an M.A. degree in Education, and has been a vice-principal in the Savanna schools for the past three years. He is married and the father of two children. He likes fishing and hunting as recreations, and his civic interests have been scouting and the American Legion. Mrs. Gladys Gerard, a graduate of Fresno State College, was for nine years a member of the Bakersfield elementary school faculty. She will teach the second grade at Horace Mann. Mrs. Esther Henning comes to the Anaheim schools from the University of Southern California where she completed her work for a Bachelor of Science degree this spring. A native of South Dakota, she taught for several years in Wasco, California. She will teach first grade at Benjamin The six city elementary schools logged a total of 2193 students according to Superintendent Paul Cooke. All showed increases over last year's first-day attendance, itself a record, except Washington. The figure there was 213 students this year, as opposed to 237 opening day last year. Total enrollment on the first day last year was 1820. The rest of the figures for schools this year as opposed to the 1950 academic year: Fremont 388-343; Franklin 481-353; Horace Mann 516-427; Lincoln 790-243; Thomas Jefferson 305-217. Increases within the next ten days are expected, Cookes aid, and may bring the total enrollment up over 2200. At Anaheim high school, 1216 students reported for classes today as opposed to 1125 last year. All space at Lincoln and Franklin schools is being utilized. There is a "little extra at the others," the superintendent said. Cooke urged strongly that motorists take extra caution near school crossings. He commended Police Chief Mark Stephenson and the Optimists for their pre-school (Continued on Page II). Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were about unchanged. SUNKIST (First Grade)— 126s 6.37; 150s 6.59; 176s 6.93; 200s 6.95; 220s 6.82; 252s 6.56; 288s 6.57. CHOICE (Second Grade)— 126s 5.49; 150s 5.93; 176s 6.26; 200s 6.31; 220s 6.17; 252s 6.02; 288s 6.06. AAF Plane Sprays Long Beach Homes With Bullets LONG BEACH (P)—Set off by a short circuit, 1576 rounds of 50 caliber machine gun bullets were sprayed into an exclusive North Long Beach residential area yesterday by an anchored Air Force fighter plane. Bain Watcher Tells Watch Watch Out for Exaggerations It talking about steam locomotives and, if Albert Cranston is earshot, you will have an usted listener and an informant to the conversa-ract from the merits of locomotives and, if Albert Cranston gets wind of it, you're an argument. Bain, a Fullerton Junior voice teacher, took em-issue with a recent state-ment in the Gazette, attributed to Jewelry Industry Council, that watch will out-wear a loco-an example, the council com-that, if a locomotive's made as many revolutions in a year as a watch's balance wheel does, it would travel around the world's equator nearly 28 times. At the end of that run, said the jewelers, the locomotiye would have been completely worn out while the watch would still be ticking merrily away. Model Steam Railroader Cranstan figured 28 times around the equator made 700,000 miles and then proceeded to point out that many locomotives with only 25 years service have clocked approximately 7,000,000 miles and are still pulling the best trains. Furthermore, he said, some steam locomotives have been in service over 100 years and are still not worn out. LONG BEACH (UP) Set off by a short circuit, 1576 rounds of 50 caliber machine gun bullets were sprayed into an exclusive North Long Beach residential area yesterday by an anchored Air Force fighter plane. Twenty-five homes were struck by the bullet. There were no casualties. Sam McGill, owner of one of the damaged homes, said he counted 18 slugs in his house. "I thought the Russians were here," he exclaimed. The armor-piercing incendiary bullets were fired from a F-51 Mustang fighter plane of the 188th Fighter Squadron, a unit on constant emergency alert. The plane was at its base at the Long Beach Municipal airport. It was undergoing a routine check. The Virginia County club's 17th fairway was in the direct line of fire and scores of bullets dug destructive divots. Had the bullets been discharged later in the day there might have been several casualties on the 17th fairway alone. The Air Force issued a warning to souvenir hunters and parents of children who may have picked up bullets. "All the bullets that did not explode when they landed will explode violently is heated or pounded," the warning stated. The bullets are designed to explode as they pierce armor, but few of the slugs hit anything hard enough to explode when they landed.