anaheim-gazette 1952-04-01

Get In It This is going to be a hum-dinger of a political year. You'll be sorry, if you don't participate. So, if you haven't registered, move right into City Hall and get on the voting register. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANA Y'S MEN CELEBRATE—Anaheim Y's Men's only past president, Dave Collins, cut the first-birthday cake last night during the anniversary celebration and installation of new officers at the YMCA. From left: Tommie Thomason, Y secretary; Bob Quast, new president; Jack Schutte, regional director; Bob Bolce, district governor who did the installation honors; James L. Morris, local ex-treasurer; Mrs. Richard Harris, president of newly-formed Y's Menettes club; Collin Nan Moore, YMCA assistant; M. C. Kelley YMCA member council committeeman; L. Humphreys, world service chairman, and Pratt, lieutenant director.—(Gazette photo Kreidt) Anaheim Y's Men Hold Joint First Anniversary-Installation Banquet Bob Quast took over presidency, group singing, Dave Collins intro- Anaheim Y's Men Hold Joint First Anniversary-Installation Banquet Bob Quast took over presidency of the Anaheim Y's Men's club from retiring prexy Dave Collins at formal installation ceremonies held last night at the YMCA. The occasion also marked the first birthday of the Anaheim club. More than 100 Y's Men and their wives from throughout the Southern California area were on hand for ceremonies, which also highlighted introduction of a new Y's Menettes club with Shirley Harris as president. New officers of the Y's Men's club for the coming year are: Quast, president; Richard "Bud" Harris, vice-president; Bob Brookman, secretary, and Bill Sparks, treasurer. They succeed, respectively, Dave Collins, Bob Quast, Howard Hall and Jim Morris. Installation of new officers was conducted by District Governor Bob Boice. New officers of the Y's Menettes are: Shirley Harris, president; Beverly Fast, vice-president; Barbara Trabant, secretary; Dorothy Schneider, corresponding secretary and Velma Walker, treasurer. They were installed by members of the Long Beach Y's Menettes club. Program of the evening was furnished by Miss Elsie Farris, woman attorney from Long Beach, who spoke on the topic, "The Most Disturbing Man," and showed colored films on India." A quartette, composed of Ray Link, John Wilcox, Bill Talevich, and Dave Collins, also presented numbers. In other portions of the program Y Secretary Tommie Thomason led group singing, Dave Collins introduced local guests and Marion Keller, chairman of the YMCA Member Council committee, introduced visitors. Delegations from Y's Men's clubs of Long Beach, Whittier, Newport and Santa Ana were also present. Special guests included Jack Schutte, Pacific Southwest Regional Director; Al Pratt, Lt. Director; Doug Morrison, past District Governor; Les Humphreys, World Service chairman, and Johnny Paulson, past Lieutenant Director. Proctor Verdict Is 'Murder in Second Degree' Convicted of second-degree murder by a jury in Superior Judge Robert Gardner's court late yesterday, Troy Proctor, 48, of Newport, today petitioned the court for a new trial or for reduction of the verdict to manslaughter. Judge Gardner set the hearing of the new trial motion for 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. The penalty for second degree murder is from five years to life imprisonment; for manslaughter, one to ten years. The jury of eight women and four men deliberated slightly less than two hours before returning its verdict at 4:35 p.m. through Foreman Lloyd A. Johnson of Buena Park. Proctor was found guilty of fatally beating his common-law wife, Mrs. Dorothy Schindler, 37, at their Newport Beach apartment last Aug. 25. They reportedly quarreled over another man, Henry McCloud Tells Of Fate of Tax Reduction Bill How citizens of Orange county failed to win a decrease in sales tax amounting to more than $1,040,000 during the next five year was related today by an Anaheim man just returned from Sacramento. Pigeon-holing of the tax-reduction Hollibaugh bill by the state Revenue and Taxation committee shortly before adjournment of the legislature, was described by Glen E. McCloud, District Republican leader was called to the State Cap early last week to confer with legislators on the bill. Written by Assemblyman Hollibaugh and sponsored through the lower house by such known legislators as John E. Harold Levering, the swept through the Assembly via a vote of 56 to 20 to lower three per cent sales tax to one and onehalf per cent for one year. It had been indicated early the fight that Gov. Warren won veto the measure; however, required majority to override yeto was present in the Assembly. Death-blow to the bill design to ease the load on the already over-taxed common man dealt by State Senator Ben H. of Imperial county, of the Senate Taxation committee who failed bring the bill out of commit With the legislature adjourning today, proponents of the means despaired of saving the legislation which would save taxpay throughout the state some $000,000 for the year. The en bill was designed to trim $1000,000 off state revenue and turn it to the pockets of citizens. Hearing Held on Limited Winter Deer Season Hearing of the proposal for a limited winter deer season in Orange county next January was conducted today at the courthouse in Santa Ana by Lee Payne, member of the State Fish and Game commission, acting for that body. The extra season is proposed by the Bureau of Game Conservation, the proposal being for an open season with a one-buck limit between Jan. 3 and 11, or Jan. 3 to 18, including either two or three weekends. Payne said that five hundred permits for bucks would be issued in Orange county at a drawing, details to be worked out later if the open season is approved. He said that the question of having the open season probably will be decided at a meeting of the Fish and Game commission in Alameda May 9. One landowner in Blackstar Canyon was the only opponent of the proposal appearing at today's hearing. TOKYO (JP)—Bodies of 11 U.S. airmen have been recovered from the wreckage of two American bombers, the Air Force reported today. One other is believed dead. Two survived. The jury of eight women and four men deliberated slightly less than two hours before returning its verdict at 4:35 p.m. through Foreman Lloyd A. Johnson of Buena Park. Proctor was found guilty of fatally beating his common-law wife, Mrs. Dorothy Schindler, 37, at their Newport Beach apartment last Aug. 25. They reportedly quarreled over another man, Henry Goff, following a drinking party the preceding evening at a neighboring apartment. The defense, represented by Attorneys O. A. Jacobs and Robert Jacobs, contended that someone else had entered the apartment during Proctor's absence and given the woman the beating as she lay in bed. Proctor had told police that he left the apartment at 8 a.m. on the day of her death and that she was all right at the time, being still abed. When he returned two hours later with some asthma medicine for her, he said, she was dead or dying, her face and body bruised and bloody. The murder charge was once dismissed by Superior Judge Kenneth E. Morrison on Jacob's contention that evidence at the preliminary hearing was insufficient to hold Proctor for trial. The evidence consisted chiefly of Deputy Coroner Roger Burnham's death certificate, stating that death was caused by external violence. District Attorney James L. Davis appealed from the court's ruling and the Supreme Court reversed the trial court, holding that the certificate was sufficient. A trial of the case was ordered by the higher court. Anaheim Reside Hurt in Wreck Minnie Helen Bennett, 402 Indiana st., Anaheim, and Timon A. Moynihan, 45, of Orange, bore suffered major injuries at 5 p.m. yesterday when cars were driving collided on Highway 101 south of Orangewood and near Anaheim. The two injured were taken to St. Joseph hospital in Orange. Mrs. Julienne DeDeyne, 59, Poplar ave., Brea, received possible major injuries at 5 p.m. yesterday when her car collided with a car driven by Wilford Whitaker, 57, of Downey. The accident took place at Manchester blvd. and Tesia ave., in Buena Park. Mr. DeDeyne was taken to Fullerton General hospital. FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARDED Highway construction contract awarded today by the State Public Works department includes grading, surfacing, structures Santa Ana Freeway between Jamaica mile westly of Los Angeles and Orangewood ave., Webb White, Los Angeles, $764,976. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1952 Broadway School to be Re-Activated New Kindergarten Set in Expansion I The Anaheim Elementary school board at a special session yesterday afternoon decided the school system must be expanded to take care of a growing enrollment in the schools. As part of the program to handle nearly 3000 students next year, the board says it must renovate partially idle Broadway school and use it for primary grades—probably kindergarten to fourth grade. Elementary school enrollment at present is 2350. In addition, a 1500 square foot kindergarten building will be constructed at Lincoln school and a two-room bungalow at Horace Mann will be returned to the use of that school. Elementary board members and school officials have their sights set on the new housing springing up in Anaheim which will bring children into the schools. The expansion program announced yesterday is expected to get Anaheim through the period of enrollment next September. However, if Anaheim maintains school facilities possible before embarking on an expensive expansion program. Uncertainty as to the exact school requirements in the next few years supports this decision. Following is the board's statement regarding its immediate plans to relieve pressure on the school system: "President H. H. Sta City Board of Education today that the school has completed a sun probable school enroll elementary grades for school year. It is ex (Continued on P" Heavy Voting in Wisconsin Nebraska Indicates Possible Record Turnouts for Primari POLITICS TODAY By' The Associated Press Wisconsin holds presidential primaries to elect 30 Republican and 28 Democratic national nominating convention delegates. Nebraska holds presidential preference primaries of 18 Republic Democratic delegates,ination of candidatesnor, two U.S. SenateU. S. House seats. New York's 32nd a special election, vacancy caused by the Representative Byrne McCloud Tells Fate of Tax McCloud Tells Fate of Tax Reduction Bill by citizens of Orange county to win a decrease in annual tax amounting to more than 1000 during the next fiscal was related today by an Anaheim man just returned from nento. Non-holing of the tax-reduc-follibaugh bill by the Sen-evenue and Taxation com- shortly before adjourn- of the legislature, was de- led by Glen E. McCloud, 75th st. Republican leader who called to the State Capital last week to confer with voters on the bill. sten by Assemblyman Joe Bough and sponsored through lower house by such well- legislators as John Evans Harold Levering, the bill through the Assembly with no of 56 to 20 to lower the per cent sales tax to two heighth per cent for one year. Had been indicated early in light that Gov. Warren would measure; however, the need majority to override the was present in the Assembly. Blow to the bill designed be the load on the already taxed common man was by State Senator Ben Hulse merial county, of the Senate on committee who failed to the bill out of committee. The legislature adjourning proponents of the measure red of saving the legislation would save taxpayers about the state some $67,000 for the year. The entire was designed to trim $109,- off state revenue and re- to the pockets of citizens Mann will be returned to the use of that school. Elementary board members and school officials have their sights set on the new housing springing up in Anaheim which will bring children into the schools. The expansion program announced yesterday is expected to get Anaheim through the period of enrollment next September. However, if Anahelm maintains the home-building rate which is expected to result in 1100 new homes here by early in 1953, additional means must be found to accommodate the school children—either a building program, double sessions, or some of both. Broadway school, which is structurally a good school build- ing, will be thoroughly renovated before pupils march to classes there next fall. The new sewer being built along East st., is expected to take the load off the Broadway line which, at times, created a waste-disposal problem at the school. School officials are of the onion Anaheim should use all avail- able (and structurally sound) City Building Passes Million Dollar Mark Anaheim Building Inspector Homer Wallace today reported more than $1,000,000 worth of business in Anaheim last month. Permits for 106 single family dwellings plus 24 other permits totaled $1,149,825 during March. The total for the first three months of 1952 is $1,621,649, compared with the total for the same period last year, $657,328. During March, 1951, only 32 permits were issued for a total valuation of $129,115, of which six single residences accounted for $51,100. A four-unit apartment building at $15,000 brought the total housing valuation to $66,000. A permit was issued this morning to W. D. Greschner, 1642 Foothill, Santa Ana, for a house and garage at 716 N. Citron, Anaheim. POLITICS TODAY By 'The Associated Press Wisconsin holds presidential primaries to elect 30 Republi-can and 29 Democratic national nominating convention delegates. Nebraska holds presidential APRIL SHOWERS LOS ANGELES (JP) — April may produce some showers, but there's very little chance that they'll be heavy, says the Weather Bureau. The bureau predicts a few chilly and windy or cool and showery days of late winter, alternating with the night and morning clouds of early summer. But for all practical purposes the rainy season is over, the bureau said, with little chance of heavy showers after April 9 or for moderate showers after April 16. Daytime temperatures will average 70 degrees on the coast and 85 on the desert. In March, the bureau report- ted, rainfall was 6.14 inches, 3.36 above normal. Chemical Plant Burns in Whittier WHITTIER (JP) — A chemical plant fire provided stayer-uppers with Fourth of July on April Fool's day today. The California Spray Chemical company's mixing plant and warehouse caught fire early today and burned with a loss estimated at between $30,000 and $40,000. Blazing chemicals caused a series of pyrotechnic displays of varied colors. The company makes agricultural sprays and other insecticides. Beautification Committee preference primaries tions of 18 Republica Democratic delegates in nation of candidates nor, two U.S. Senate U. S. House seats. New York's 32nd a special election, vow vacancy caused by the Representative Byrne. Senator Estes Kee Tennessee, candidate Democratic nomination dent, attends ward m Omaha, Neb. Heavy voting indicate record turnouts marketential primaries in W Nebraska today. Despite spotty weather had to open polling booth places in Wisconsin b am.m schedule to ac early arrivals. A reco- around 1,000,000 was in including a good portion nents. Senator Taft predicti ngton he would win o and Stassen in Wisco any event he would presidential nomination. Sunny skies and cric brought out swarms o Nebraska where a possi t total vote was predict Eisenhower write-in dr publicans and a Democ between Senators Kerr ver spurred interest voters along with fights for governor, tw o and four Representative. A straw vote, taken actual balloting in the Bear Creek in eastern indicated Warren may in that community. Assemblyman Gerald he asked nearly 100 p population of Be how they marked their they left the polls. The Republicans—Warren 16, Stassen 4, Ritter 1 Democrats—Kefauver Anaheim Resident Hart in Wreck Male Helen Bennett, 402 S. a st., Anaheim, and Timothyynhlan, 45, of Orange, both had major injuries at 5:55 yesterday when cars they driving collided on Highway South of Orangewood ave., Anaheim. The two injured taken to St. Joseph hospital range. Julienne DeDeyne, 59, 293 ave., Brea, received major injuries at 5 p.m. yes when her car collided with driven by Wilford Whitacre, Downey. The accident took place Manchester blvd. and Ardave., in Buena Park. Mrs. Dine was taken to Fullerton hospital. WAY CONSTRUCTION RACT AWARDED Away construction contracts ended today by the State Pub-works department included surfacing, structures on Ana Freeway between .2 of Westerly of Los Angeles st., Orangewood ave., Webb and Los Angeles, $764,976. Anaheim Family Adopts Baby Son Mr. and Mrs. Forest Wolverton, 1010 W. Alberta st., Anaheim, disclosed today that they have acquired a son, Gary Lee, via adoption. The 10-week-old, 10 pound baby became a member of the Wolverton family yesterday. Wolverton, who is an officer of the Anaheim Police department, said, while passing out cigars this morning, that the arrival of Gary Lee climaxes two years of negotiations with the Children's Home Society in Santa Ana. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were easier in spots. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST, First Grade—126s 8.78; 150s 6.21; 176s 7.50; 200s 7.22; 220s 6.99; 252s 5.82; 288s 4.90; 344s 4.75. CHOICE, Second Grade—126s 6.18; 150s 6.40; 176s 6.25; 200s 6.23; 220s 5.82; 252s 4.82; 288s 4.40; 344s 4.25. Beautification Committee Meeting Set Anaheim will have a long range Civic Beautification program if suggestions made by Attorney Claude Owens are followed. Owens is director of the Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the chamber's Civic Beautification committee. Owens' committee proposes a 7-fold program of operating under the direction of a permanent committee composed of representatives of the various civic clubs, garden clubs, the city park and recreation departments, the chamber of commerce and all interested Anaheimers. A meeting to form such a committee has been called for Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce office. An invitation from Stan Whieldon, chamber president, has been sent to all civic club secretaries, interested city officials and citizens. "There is a great need for such a committee and certainly much room for improvement in the physical appearance of our city," said Claude Owens. "I earnestly hope that all interested Anaheimers and representatives of the civic and garden clubs will attend this meeting." Assemblyman Gerald he asked nearly 100 per cent of the population of Beet how they marked their they left the polls. The Republicans—Warren 16, Stassen 4, Ritter 1 Democrats—Kefauver La Palma Seed Completion For This Week The La Palma Trunk construction will be complete week, according to Cit George Holyoke, pending personal final inspection with inspectors. Bosko and of Los Angeles are committing the $116,905 line which at the intersection of East sts. J. S. Barret of New contractor on the Ball sewer line has completed 65 per cent of the work said. At present they ing just north of South East stl.. The $234,811 trunk will end at E. Cen Salveson Helio On Forgery Owl Charles Herbert Salari former Anaheim resident recently an inmate of the center at San Quentin was scheduled for a hear in city court on a charge forgery. He was returned from prison on a local charging several counts. Salveson has a recovious arrests here for the lation and reckless driv CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY The Weather S. Calif.—Mostly sunny Wednesday, but night and early morning coastal fog and low cloudiness. Slightly warmer afternoons, west portion. Re-Activated, expansion Move school system: "President H. H. Stabbert of the City Board of Education announced today that the school district has completed a survey of the probable school enrollment in the elementary grades for the coming school year. It is expected now (Continued on Page 8) Wisconsin and ties Possible for Primaries preference primaries and elections of 18 Republican and 12 Democratic delegates, also nomination of candidates for governor, two U.S. Senate and four U. S. House seats. New York's 32nd district, in a special election, votes to fill vacancy caused by the death of Representative Byrne (D-NY). SAN FRANCISCO—RESCUE IN VAIN—a fireman carries $-year-old Melvin Sutherland down a ladder at a residence hotel fire here early today in a vain attempt to save the boy's life. He died a short time later, one of four victims of the fire. Several per- preference primaries and elections of 18 Republican and 12 Democratic delegates, also nomination of candidates for governor, two U.S. Senate and four U.S. House seats. New York's 32nd district, in a special election, votes to fill vacancy caused by the death of Representative Byrne (D-NY). Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee, candidate for the Democratic nomination as president, attends ward meetings in Omaha, Neb. Heavy voting indicating possible record turnouts marked the presidential primaries in Wisconsin and Nebraska today. Despite spotty weather, officials had to open polling booths in some places in Wisconsin before the 7 a.m. schedule to accommodate early arrivals. A record vote of around 1,000,000 was indicated, including a good portion of independents. Senator Taft predicted in Washington he would win over Warren and Stassen in Wisconsin, but in any event he would stay in the presidential nomination race. Sunny skies and crisp weather brought out swarms of voters in Nebraska where a possible 300,000 total vote was predicted. Taft-Elsenhower write-in drives by Republicans and a Democratic duel between Senators Kerr and Kefauver spurred interest among the voters along with nomination fights for governor, two Senators and four Representatives. A straw vote, taken after the actual balloting in the village of Bear Creek in eastern Wisconsin indicated Warren may be winning in that community. Assemblyman Gerald Lodge said he asked nearly 100 people—half the population of Bear Creek—how they marked their ballots as they left the polls. Their answers: Republicans—Warren, 64; Taft, 16; Stassen 4; Ritter 1. Democrats—Kefauver 6, Fox 1. La Palma Sewer Completion Soon SAN FRANCISCO—RESCUE IN VAIN—a fireman carries 9-year-old Melvin Sutherland down a ladder at a residence hotel fire here early today in a vain attempt to save the boy's life. He died a short time later, one of four victims of the fire. Several persons, including firemen, were injured.—(Associated Press Wire photo) Four Dead in Flames of Residence Hotel in San Francisco; 12 Hurt SAN FRANCISCO UP—Flames roared through a four-story residential hotel in one of San Francisco's older districts early today. Four died. Upwards of a dozen, mostly old age pensioners, were injured. The dead: Mrs. Mildred Sutherland, about 48; her son, Melvin Sutherland, 9; Mrs. Margaret Queen of Holland Leaves to Visit In United States SCHIPHOL AIRPORT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands UP—Queen Juliana of The Netherlands—cheered by thousands of her subjects—left by plane today for a month's visit to the United States and Canada. The 43-year-old monarch's four-engine Constellation left the sunny, snow-patched airfield just before noon. The queen is due in Washington at 4 p.m. EST tomorrow, after an overnight "beauty sleep" stop in Gander, Newfoundland. Just before her departure she told newsmen she was "very much looking forward" to her Mambly, 70; and Mrs. Lena Schift, about 60. Firemen answering the 12:15 a.m. alarm found flames pouring from the roof of the old building in the north-central section of the city. Many residents, including a 10-month old baby, were carried down ladders. Minutes after several were rescued, flames lashed through a road shoring the end of the ladder which was still in place. The blaze was under control in 50 minutes. Four policemen on duty near the hotel—located on the corner of Fillmore and Fell streets—were credited with keeping the death toll as low as it was. On hearing the alarm, they raced to the hotel, and ran through it, pounding on every door. Manager Jack Bush said 39 of the 49 rooms were occupied. He estimated there were 55 tenants. Fire Chief Edward P. Walsh, who estimated damage at $60,000, directed a force of 156 men using 39 pieces of equipment. He said the cause was undetermined. Santa Ana Gives Firehouse Award For Second Time Contract for Santa Ana's new central fire station at Walmut and Sycamore sts. was re-awarded at a special meeting of the city council yesterday afternoon to the Assemblyman Gerald Lodge said he asked nearly 100 people—half the population of Bear Creek—how they marked their ballots as they left the polls. Their answers: Republicans—Warren, 64, Taft, 16, Stassen 4, Ritter 1. Democrats—Kefauver, 6, Fox 1. La Palma Sewer Completion Seen For This Week The La Palma Trunk sewer construction will be completed this week, according to City Engineer George Holyoke, pending his personal final inspection with the city inspectors. Bosko and Bradarich of Los Angeles are contractors on the $116,905 line which terminates at the intersection of La Palma and East sts. J. S. Barret of Newport Beach, contractor on the Ball Road Trunk sewer line has completed about 65 per cent of the work. Holyoke said. At present they are working just north of South st. on East st.. The $234,810.80 sewer trunk will end at E. Center st. Salveson Held Here On Forgery Charge Charles Herbert Salveson, 20, former Anaheim resident and currently an inmate of the guidance center at San Quentin prison, was scheduled for a hearing today in city court on a charge of check forgery. He was returned here from prison on a local warrant charging several counts of forgery. Salveson has a record of previous arrests here for parole violation and reckless driving. engine Constellation left the sunny, snow-patched airfield just before noon. The queen is due in Washington at 4 p.m. EST tomorrow, after an overnight "beauty sleep" stop in Gander, Newfoundland. Just before her departure she told newsmen she was "very much looking forward" to her visit to the United States where she said she would be able to "establish useful contacts for our country." A main purpose of her trip is to say "thank you" for American aid to The Netherlands since the war. In Washington, where she will make a three-day state visit, the queen will be the first guest of President and Mrs. Truman in the rebuilt White House. LOS ANGELES (UP)—A row between Mayor Fletcher Bowron and Secretary of State Dean Acheson over hotel accommodations for Queen Juliana of The Netherlands broke into the open today. The queen is due in Los Angeles April 19 on her goodwill tour of the United States. The mayor got excited, irked and irritated when he learned that the State Department had made arrangements for Queen Juliana to stay at the Beverly Hills hotel. Mayor Bowron said he wired a protest to Acheson. The mayor told newsmen the effect of the State Department's action "is to tell the world that Los Angeles does not have adequate and proper accommodations for her majesty." Santa Ana Gives Firehouse Award For Second Time Contract for Santa Ana's new central fire station at Walnut and Sycamore sts. was re-awarded at a special meeting of the city council yesterday afternoon to the South Coast Construction Co. of Newport. The contract price is $304,975. The contract calls for an alternate plan providing for a full basement to accommodate civil defense activities. The original contract, awarded to the same firm last December, called for a partial basement. The contract was never signed because the city failed to receive a steel allocation for the job. The contract bid is $11,000 below the next low bid on the full basement plan and $4000 less than the next low bid calling for a partial basement. City Administrator Carl Thornton advised the council that if new bids were asked a much higher cost could be expected, because the building cost index had risen 3.4 per cent from last September to March, which would mean an increase of $9750 in the fire hall contract. BURGLARS IGNORE SAFE WAUKEGAN, Ill. (UP)—Burglaries entering the Elks Service Center put the place in a shambles but got little of value. They wrecked a door, pried open a cash register, and ransacked dispensing machines, candy case and storage cupboards. A large safe was untouched.