anaheim-gazette 1951-11-27

Ex-Cypress Man’s Book Chronicles Hare-Raising Life on Rabbit Ranch By LEONARD KREIDT Had the urge lately to retire to a chicken farm? Or a rabbit ranch? Is the bucolic life, with its "independence," its freedom, beckoning you? Leon Sperry, a fellow 'Orange countian, chronicled the experiences of Douglas Baxter and his wife, Lillian, when they bought a little rancho "about three miles southwest of Anaheim" and began living the country life following Baxter's retirement as a mining engineer in Montana. The name of his book is "Bag and Baggage," (Chapman and Grimes, Inc., Boston, $3). Babes in the Country Mother Nature and the economies of farming, including chicken and rabbit ranching, have laid divers traps for the inexperienced would-be son of the soil, and Doug and Lillian Baxter fell into almost all of them, in spite of the assurance Lillian gave Doug that she knew all about farming. First off, they were "stung" properly by an unscrupulous sharpy who specialized in selling property at an inflated price to willing suckers, then buying it back at 50 per cent of the original figure after they had lost all their cash in trying to improve it. Their rancho was complete with sterile land, seedling fruit trees and overage, discarded berry vines. Egg Factory Next Gardening proving an almost complete failure. Baxter next turned his attention to the production of chicken fryers. He'd due to the machinations of a local feed dealer, whose sure-fire feed went only to "legs and feathers," as Baxter put it. Willing to call it quits as far as chickens were concerned, Baxter swapped his remaining fryers to a new-found ex-bootleger friend for some rabbits, which were destined to grace the Baxter table. Farmer Out-Prediced However, Doug failed to allow for the lascivious proclivities of the bunnies and, before he could reduce them to so many meals, found himself with a whole flock of small bunnies on his hands. Directly he found himself in a race with the furry little beasts, who produced new litters faster than he could build new hutches. Eventually it all came out—Lillian had conspired with the ex-bootleger, Paul Dickey, and his wife, Blanche, to get Doug into the rabbit ranching business without his becoming aware of it until it was too late. Author Sperry has provided plenty of belly laughs in "Bag and Baggage" and those familiar with this section of the county will find themselves in a familiar environment as they read. Orange County Sheriff Jim Musick got into the act when he picked Baxter up on a warrant for assault with a deadly weapon, following a set-to between Doug and Dingle, the sharp operator from whom he'd purchased the rancho. Tism't All Bad While removing most of the pink mist that envelopes agricultural products, Doug was able to catch more rainfall than usual. STREAKING SKYWARD from new F-89D heads out for an maneuvers. The "D" model of famed U.S. Air Force's Neptuner which is now in operative fense squadrons guarding the carriers rockets which pack a plane high kill pumph class, the F-89D files at carries elaborate radar searches of weather to seek out and invaders. The Air Force has... Gardening proving an almost complete failure. Baxter next turned his attention to the production of chicken fryers. He'd provide the feed and the chickens would do the work. However, Casanova, the Baxter's large, gorgeous, virile-appearing rooster, turned out to be a "sissy," incapable of doing his duty to his flock of hens. When Baxter spied on him and discovered him attempting to lay an egg, his days were numbered and the Baxters had a flyer at egg production. The hens, though willing, failed to produce enough eggs to pay for their board. What fryers the Baxters had failed to put on enough weight to justify marketing them, Men Charged With Theft of Property From Mare Island SACRAMENTO (P) — Indictments have been returned charging six men with theft of government property from the Mare Island naval shipyard, and there may be more. The partners in a Napa automobile agency were among those indicted yesterday by the federal grand jury. Peter Paul Biava, 2060 Kirkland, and Eugene Munk, 2034 Atlas Peak rd., are charged with stealing kitchen and office equipment worth $800 last Aug. 8 and office equipment valued at $200 Dec. 1, 1950. Biava is a former employee of the shipyard. Ho worked for about 10 years in the public works section. The grand jury also indicted Bert Hussel, Vallejo businessman; Adelbert Harper Branstetter, Vallejo, a shipyard employe; Thomas Henry Morgan, Vallejo, a shipyard employe; and his brother, Hale Eugene Morgan, a mechanic in Antloch. Assistant U. S. Attorney Thomas W Martin had said he had 25 cases of alleged theft from the shipyard near Vallejo to present to the grand jury. The jurors want back into secret service with this section of the county will find themselves in a familiar environment as they read. Orange County Sheriff Jim Musick got into the act when he picked Baxter up on a warrant for assault with a deadly weapon, following a set-to between Doug and Dingle, the sharp operator from whom he'd purchased the rancho. Tisn't All Bad While removing most of the pink mist that envelopes agricultural life for the city dweller, Sperry leaves the reader with the feeling that, in spite of the work, the pitfalls and the risk, California ranch living has its moments. Leon Sperry is a native of Montana, but has worked and lived in many parts of Western United States, including Arizona, Oregon and California. He is a former resident of Cypress and is well acquainted throughout Orange county. McKinney's comments were made last night in his first major speech since becoming national chairman Oct. 31. He addressed a $100-a-plate banquet of the Democratic national committee. President Truman sent the diners a message appealing to preparations that will make the Democratic party "strong morally strong in enthusiasm and strong in the material resources that will be required for a hard-fought campaign." Jail Term Given To Hit-Run Driver For failure to stop after his car struck a parked car in Santa Ana David J. Evans, 20, 2018 Cedar st Santa Ana, today was sentence to 15 days in county jail when he pleaded guilty in Municipal Judgment Ronald Crookshank's court. The court, in passing sentence noted that there has been an increasing number of such hit-run tactics on the part of motorists and that it merits drastic punishment. Santa Ana police reported another hit-run case yesterday, and issued a citation to Charles F. Buchanan, 71, 1002 N. Olive st., Santa Ana, after his car collided with the car of Capt. James M. Hamilton, El Toro Marine base, at First and Cypress sts., Santa Ana. Bu Yes, Greyhound Goes Everywhere That's right, everywhere... even to places like Broken Sword, Ohio, Bad Axe, Michigan and Horse Cave, Kentucky. We really don't sell too many tickets to these colorful places. But here's our point... only Greyhound serves all 48 states, with frequent, convenient, dependable and low-cost transportation. Try It! SAMPLE LOW FARES from Anaheim: Mobile, Ala. $40.65 Ft. Smith, Ark. 33.45 Ottawa, Canada 52.45 Ft. Wayne, Ind. 41.65 Salina, Kans. 30.15 Omaha, Nebr. 33.60 Plus Federal Tax Return Trip 20% LESS... no Round-Trip Tickets. HAROLD S. HOLCOMB Agent 217 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim, Ph. 3404 GREYHOUND the friendly way to travel Bert Hussel, Vallejo businessman; Adelbert Harper Branstetter, Vallejo, a shipyard employee; Thomas Henry Morgan, Vallejo, a shipyard employee, and his brother, Hale Eugene Morgan, a mechanic in Antioch. Assistant U. S. Attorney Thomas W Martin had said he had 25 cases of alleged theft from the shipyard near Vallejo to present to the grand jury. The jurors went back into secret session today. Eat More California Oranges PAPAYA and its PRODUCTS at their FINEST TROPIC'S TO YOU Supervised Growing and Scientific Processing KOESEL'S Just Received from Hawaii Another Shipment of that delicious FROZEN FRESH PINEAPPLE and FROZEN FRESH PAPAYA Have you ever tried them for your fruit salads or desserts? Junction 101 Hiway & Manchester—Ph. Anaheim 4350 Open for your convenience until 8 p.m., daily NATION'S NEW STABILIZER IS R. PUTMAN WASHINGTON (UP) — The nations' new economic stabilizer is an industrialist and noted amateur astronomer. Roger Lowell Putnam, named to the job yesterday by President Truman, is also a former three-time mayor of Springfield, Mass., and nephew of the late president of Harvard university, A. Lawrence Lowell. Putnam was chosen to succeed Eric Johnston, who resigned effective Nov. 30, to return to his job as president of the Motion Picture association. He will assume office Dec. 1, as a recess appointee, pending action by the Senate when it convenes in January. The job pays $17,500 a year. Putam said he thought "condolences rather than congratulations" might be in order about his new job. It makes him chief arbiter of prices and wages. Putnam is 58 years old. He was the first man in Springfield's history to serve three terms as mayor. He left office in 1943 to enter the navy. The Package Machinery Company of Springfield, of which Putnam is president, used the five-day week and employ profit sharing plans as early as 1930. The Lowell family has for generations been prominent in New England industry, particularly textiles. He told a reporter in Springfield last night he hoped he could take on his "tough assignment" with a smile of a man like Kinney Ready Rid Nation Few Termites YORK (UP)—Democratic General Chairman Frank E. McCoy says he and President Clinton are ready to help expose the "few" political ties" in government. MY opinion," McKinney British House Approves Treaty LONDON (UP)—Britain's House of Commons approved ratification of peace treaty with Japan last night, but Prime Minister Winston Churchill's government warned it could clamp on quotas, tariffs and discriminatory measures should Japanese trade cut too deep into British markets. Board of Trade President Peter Rid Nation Few Termites YORK (P)—Democratic Chairman Frank E. McCoy says he and President Roosevelt are ready to help expose the "few" politicalites in government. my opinion," McKinney 199 9/10 per cent of those cited with public office are and incorruptible." describes the others as "the ones we shall always have us," and continues: only way to deal with it is to keep a sharp watch them and get rid of them ever they show up. That is what the Democratic party is." Winney's comments were last night in his first major since becoming nationalman Oct. 31. He addressed a-plate banquet of the ratic national committee.udent Truman sent the message appealing for actions that will make the ratic party "strong morally, in enthusiasm and strong material resources that required for a hard-fought war." Term Given Hit-Run Driver failure to stop after his car parked car in Santa Ana, Evans, 20, 2018 Cedar st., Ana, today was sentenced days in county jail when he guilty in Municipal Judge Crookshank's court. court, in passing sentence, that there has been an in-number of such hit-run on the part of motorists, it merits drastic punish- Ana police reported an-run case yesterday, and citation to Charles F. Bu-71, 1002 N. Olive st., San-After his car collided with Capt. James M. Hamilton Marine base, at First press sts., Santa Ana. Bu-approves Treaty LONDON (P)—Britain's House of Commons approved ratification of peace treaty with Japan last night, but Prime Minister Winston Churchill's government warned it could clamp on quotas, tariffs and discriminatory measures should Japanese trade cut too deep into British markets. Board of Trade President Peter Thorneycroft told the House Britain now is extending to Japan most-favored-nation treatment, "But we are under no obligation to do so, and we will not tie ourselves to do so." Asserting that "the threat of Japanese competition in the future is great and grave," he added: "We are free to impose quotas or put on tariffs or discriminatory conditions against Japanese trade." Check Artist Takes Seven SA Merchants Santa Ana police today were searching for a 30-year-old salesman accused of passing bogus checks aggregating about $250 in seven Santa Ana stores since last Friday. Stores victimized, as reported to police were: Hugh J. Lowe and Sons, clothing, 109 W. Fourth st., Nov. 23, $22; Vandermast clothing store, 120 W. Fourth st., Nov. 24; $25; Hill's clothing store, 505 N. Main st., Nov. 24, $50; Tourlite Luggage shop, 118½ E. Fourth st., Nov. 24, $63.61; and Louis Weinberg's Club cafe, 807 S. Main st., Nov. 25, $25. Police said they understood two other stores, not yet reported, had been visited by the bogus check artist, who they said, has been identified. Wandering Boy, Loot, Retrieved Capricious 8-year-old Tommy Gongora got his name in the paper yesterday and today the final chapter of his recent antics appears. After being notified yesterday by Mrs. Louise Gongora, Tommy's mother, that Tommy was on the bus pulling into Fullerton, depot agents captured the small boy and held him for police. Tommy complained of being tired and went into a restroom to rest. That was the last they saw of him. At 7:45 p.m. yesterday Sgt. Curtsis of Anaheim police saw Tommy in the vicinity of his home here capturing a band of imaginary bandits with a toy cap pistol he had bought with part of the $7 he acquired by taking his mother's billfold. He had also acquired a huge panda bear, a new jacket and shirt. As far as his mother has been able to check, he bought it all with the $7. For Health, Eat California Fruit! WINGED TALK -- Aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran chats with Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle prior to Lotus Club's 220th state dinner in New York where she was guest of honor. PETTY THEFTS REPORTED Three cases of petty thefts were reported to the local police station yesterday. Mrs. Mause R. Baumfalk, 748 N. Sabina st., complained to police that someone had entered her home yesterday and took some old coins, $1, and three packages of cigarette. Harry Lane, 6242 Lincoln, reported the theft of a 22 caliber rifle from his garage, and Donald E. Merritt, 1909 E. Cypress st., reported the theft of a wrist watch and leather jacket from his high school gym dressing room. CONQUER YOUR CONSTIPATION A remarkable medical discovery is offered in McCoy's Norm Tabs. You can quickly conquer your constipation and restore regularity. No violent purging—no muss—no fuss—nothing to mix. McCoy's Norm Tabs create a soft gel bulk and give you comfortable bowel movements. 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Among speakers on the convention program are Wesley Ri Nel- $400,000 Damage Suit Begins in HB Jurors, including seven women and five men, today started hearing evidence in trial of the $400,-000 damage suit filed against the City of Huntington Beach by Richard Ferris, 18, of Roscmead. The suit asks damages for a broken neck the youth received in diving from the Huntington Beach municipal pier Sept. 10, 1950. County Water (Continued from Page 1) Arizona, will attend the convention, it is said, Arizona, which was not a signer of the Santa Fe pact distributing water rights on the river among the states in the basin, also has held aloof from the water users association, it is said. Among speakers on the convention program are Wesley Ri Nelson, assistant commissioner of the U.S. Reclamation bureau; Carl G. Paulsen, chief hydraulic engineer of the U.S. Geological Survey; Prof. Irvin Krick, head of an organization experimenting with artificial rain-making; and Gov. Charles Russell of Nevada. 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