anaheim-gazette 1952-06-13

Corroboration While its stand on "book-burning" and thought control is its own justification, the Gazette is pleased to see supporting statements on the subject in a New York Times article. See Page 4. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper Optimist Boys Center to be Dedicated Tonite Visiting Optimists from all over the 14th District will congregate tonight in Anaheim for a dinner meeting to dedicate the Optimist Boys Center to the youth of Anaheim. International President Roly P. Nall will give the dedication address and congratulate the local club for a praiseworthy achievement. James V. Westervelt, for many years president of the Optimist Home for Boys in Los Angeles, will act as the congenial master of ceremonies. Featured on that same program is the Boys Home Choir, known as the "Seven Troubatsurs" with their music director Richard Schrum. Al Garey, recently elected president for the coming year, along with his corps of officers will be installed. Slated for office are Louis Larson, first vice-president; L. M. Lichtenwalter, second vice-president; Robert "Bob" Martin, secretary-treasurer; Ed Wisser, Al Garey, recently elected president for the coming year, along with his corps of officers will be installed. Slated for office are Louis Larson, first vice-president; L. M. Lichtenwalter, second vice-president; Robert "Bob" Martin, secretary-treasurer; Ed Wisser, sergeant-at-arms. "Approximately 150 Optimists are expected. We are having, through necessity, to hold two meetings," announced president Harwood Larson. "June 19 will be the big public ceremony. At that time everyone will be invited. The Optimist Youth Center belongs to our community. With the completion of the building the Optimists' job is just begun. We will keep right on building but this time we will build boys that in the future there will be fewer men to mend." City Plunge Set For Summer's Business Anaheim's municipal plunge in City park opened today, will remain open until 6 p.m., and then will continue with its regular summer schedule. The public will be able to use the plunge from 1:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Rates for weekdays are 15 cents for children under 12; 25 cents for those 12 to 17 and 50 cents for those 18 years old or over. On Sundays and holidays the rates are 20 cents, 40 cents and 65 cents for the three categories. The rates include towel and checking services. Beginning Tuesday morning the city's regular swimming instructor classes will begin with Pat Booth, Gretchen Glover and Jerry Schmitz as instructors. Classes will run Tuesday through Saturday each week. JUDGES APPOINTED Anaheim Township Justice John Shea and Fullerton Township Justice Lloyd Verry, principles in the race for judge of the new Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal court when Shea emerged as victor, were both appointed today as Superior court judges pro-tem. for vacation relief for presiding Judge Kenneth E. Morrison. Shea will sit on the high court bench for a week beginning June 23. Nine Anaheim Area Soldiers Arrive at SF Several men from the Anaheim area are among the 2628 combat veterans from Korea who arrived in San Francisco yesterday aboard the transport Gen. William Gordon. They are: Pfc. Carmon M. Austin, 7192 Hildago st., Buena Park. Sgt. John C. Baumfalk, 4016 Carol dr., Fullerton. Cpl. Stephen R. Fitz, 9962 Lincoln, Anaheim. Cpl. Ray H. Garcia, 13982 Verano, Garden Grove. Cpl. Arthur Granados, 6521 La Palma, Buena Park. Pfc. Glen Kadelbach, Rt. 1, Fullerton. Sgt. Gilbert T. Martinez, 904 E. Broadway, Anaheim. Pfc. Tony R. Ortiz, 7345 W. Eighth, Buena Park. Sgt. Robert Wilson, 506 E. Whiting pl., Fullerton. FOUR HURT Three teen-age San Gabriel Valley boys and a Huntington Beach motorist were hurt at about 4:15 p.m. yesterday when their cars collided on Talbert rd. and Gothard ave. Richards-Martin Dance Pageant At AUHS June 26 More than 200 Anaheim boys and girls, ranging from tots to four to teenagers, will participate in the annual Richards-Martin Dance Pageant on June 26 in Anaheim Union High school auditorium, general supervisor Lo noir Martin revealed today. Sponsored by the Elks club, the program this year will highlight variety dance numbers ranging from comedy ballet to Hawaiian maypole number. Nine full-scale production numbers are planned. The variety program includes an elaborate "Winter Wonderland" number, an acrobatic square dance, an "Off to the Races" sequence, a pantomime for four year olds, and a finale of strut numbers. The show is under the direction of Mary Lou Martin and Jeannie Michaux and employs the entire enrollment of the Richards-Martin studio. Proceeds will go to the Elks charity fund. Special musical numbers will also be featured, including numbers by Betty Thomas' Accordionettes from Torrance. ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1952 Stand-Up Crowd Sees Graduation Of 243 Anahi Senior Classmen Speaking with an informal and entertaining ease, J. Roger Deas, manager of public information for American Can company, San Francisco, delivered the principal address on the theme "Your Masterpiece" at the 52nd annual Anaheim union high school commencement held last night in the Greek theater at Anaheim city park. Deas, liberally lacing his talk with dramatic anecdotes, told the class of 243 graduates that they should approach life much as a painter works on "his masterpiece." An overflow crowd filled the colorfully decorated open air theatre for the ceremonies. Student speakers included Valedictorians Don Hillary, Barbara Ryan and Philip Taylor, Salutatorian Stuart Schmid, and Senior class president Dale Moist, who presented a tape recorder to the school as the class gift. Next year's student body president, Ronnie Logg, accepted the gift. Adolf Schoepe, president of Anaheim's Kwikset Locks, announced Rosemary Poyet, education major, and Frank Cancino, engineering student, were each to be awarded $300 college scholarships presented annually by the Kwikset Foundation. Other scholarships, by Supt. Paul H. Demaree, included a Pan-Hellenic junior college scholarship for Rosemary Poyet, Redlands university scholarships to Don Hillary and Dieter Hessel, Southern California scholarships to Janet Fukuda and Barbara Ryan and an Occidental college scholarship for Gretchen Glover. IN PRESENTING the class of '52, Supt. Paul Demaree pointed out that this, together with the class of '39, was the largest in the school's history and had a distinguished record in school life. He introduced eight of its members who have Gold Seals on their diplomas recognizing membership in the California Honor Society and six others who have never been absent a day of their four Tomorrow Named Flag Day by Governor Warren SCHOLARSHIPS—A Foundation, present mencement to Rose Frank Cancino, engin presents the scholars planning college care and engineering. The school year begins tomorrow. Tomorrow Named Flag Day by Governor Warren SACRAMENTO (CNS) — Gov. Earl Warren today proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day in California, and urged that the Flag of the United States be flown from every home, public building and business establishment on that day as a demonstration of devotion to the principles of freedom it represents. "Through all the years," the proclamation said, since its birth on June 14, 1777, the Flag has been an inspiring symbol of the sacrifices made by our founding fathers in establishing our free nation. In more recent years, it has become a symbol of hope for freedom loving people everywhere. It is a source of strength to us as we resist the efforts of the forces of oppression which have already enslaved vast numbers of once free people and which seek to rule the world. "As we honor the flag on its anniversary, let us realize that a nation is no stronger than the spirit of its people. The Flag and the nation it represents can move forward only through the vital force of a virile citizenship—the kind of citizenship needed to counteract the march of totalitarianism and bring about lasting world peace." IN PRESENTING the class of '52, Supt. Paul Demaree pointed out that this, together with the class of '39, was the largest in the school's history and had a distinguished record in school life. He introduced eight of its members who have Gold Seals on their diplomas recognizing membership in the California Honor Society and six others who have never been absent a day of their four years at AUHS. Members of the student body government for the year were also introduced and presentation of Valedictorian pins made. James A. Baker, member of the board of trustees, also commended the class on its excellent record. Mr. Demaree also introduced mechanical drawing teacher Harry Burden, retiring after 29 years teaching at AUHS. Other portions of the program included a brass ensemble, composed entirely of seniors, playing "Suite Miniature." The group consisted of Paul Billow, Richard Ramella, Steve Knutzen, Ken Lehman, Ray Hutson, Phillip Ruberio, Dieter Hessel, Charles Bourne and Jim Holve. Dieter Hessel presented the invocation. The class, under direction of AU music instructor Sheldon Disrud, also presented the class song, "American Prayer." The school orchestra, under direction of William Cook, provided the processional, recessional and overture numbers. Fifteen highest in the class, selected both on scholarship and leadership, also were announced: Nancy Ater, Geneveve Bradley, Mary Jo Duncan, Janet Fukuda, Gretchen Glover, Dieter Hessel, James Holve, Jeanette Koss, Rose-Continued on Page 8 Henry Loptie Dies Here Henry C. Loptien, Jr., oneATIVE son born in Orange county; died yesterday evening. Anaheim Community hospital after a brief illness. He is ed by one son, Richard Loptien at the family home. Anaheim rd.; one daughter Eleanor McCluskey of Costco one step-son, George H. S. La Habra; one sister, Mr. Wulferstieg of Bell, Calif.; brothers, C. F. Loptien of and A. L. Loptien of Saratoga and six grandchildren. He veteran of World War I as a member of the American Funeral services will beducted from Hilgenfeld Monday at 2 o'clock. Rev. A beer, pastor of the Church will officiate and will be made in the familythe Lutheran cemetery noange. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Weather S. Calif. — Mostly clear tonight and Saturday except night and early morning low clouds along coast. ZETTE 1952 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NO. 162 FJC to Graduate 41 Anaheimers With '52 Class Forty-one Anaheim residents will be graduated this evening from Fullerton Junior college in ceremonies to be held in the Fullerton High school stadium at 7:30 o'clock. One of the 41, Constance Violet Woods of 8201 Starr st., Anaheim, will be one of four student speakers. The others are Marie Carlson, Kenneth Bemis and John Kroeger, all of Fullerton. Edmund Salter, president of the Board of Trustees of FJC, will present the diplomas. The Anaheimers are Vladimir V. Almendinger Jr., Jo Ann Bastian, Frank Beauregard, Elouise Blelefeld, Joanne Bruce, Robert Bruce, Billy Don Brummet, Jerry Eugene Cranston, Rosaline Cruz, Charles Denney, Lloyd Dick, Arthur Garabedian, Madelyn Gillette, Roderick Hall, Lucille Heina, La Vonne Kirkmeyer, Lawrence Lute, Jack Mesten, Caroline Reid. At the mike is Stuart Schmid, GAZETTE PHOTOS BY KREIDT SCHOLARSHIPS—Adolf Schoepe, trustee of the Kwikset Foundation, presented scholarships at the AUHS commencement to Rosemary Poyet, education major, and Frank Cancino, engineering student. Kwikset Foundation presents the scholarships each year to deserving students planning college careers preferably in primary education and engineering. The Foundation pays up to $300 per Local Methodists To Attend SCA Conference Delegations from Anaheim's two methodist churches, Wesley and White Temple, will attend the week-long Southern California-Arizona Methodist conference to begin next Monday at the University of Redlands. The Rev. William McKinley Walker, Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Ludwig C. Schurman, lay delegate, will represent Wesley Methodist church. The Rev. Frank E. Butterworth, Mrs. Butterworth and E. S. Williamson will represent White Temple. Mrs. Butterworth will be in charge of the dining room's busboys during the conference. Similar delegations will represent each parish in the area. Bishop James C. Baker will preside with superintendents from each of the six districts forming his cabinet. The Rev. Walker estimated that total regular attendance at the conference will run between 1500 and 2000 made up of 746 delegated members of the conference and their families, plus undelegated attendants. SCHOLARSHIPS—Adolf Schoepe, trustee of the Kwikset Foundation, presented scholarships at the AUHS commencement to Rosemary Poyet, education major, and Frank Cancino, engineering student. Kwikset Foundation presents the scholarships each year to deserving students planning college careers preferably in primary education and engineering. The Foundation pays up to $300 per school year for tuition and other matriculation and college fees. The students must maintain high scholastic standings and continue in the field for which they were selected. Purpose of the scholarships is to encourage intelligent students to go into the primary education and engineering fields. Henry Loptien Dies Here Henry C. Loptien, Jr., 61, a native son born in Orange and living in Orange county continuous, died yesterday evening at the Anaheim Community hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by one son, Richard J. Lopten at the family home. 15162 E. Anaheim rd.; one daughter, Mrs. Seanor McCluskey of Costa Mesa; one step-son, George H. Smith of Ana Habra; one sister, Mrs. Dora Sulferstieg of Bell, Calif.; two brothers, C. F. Loptien of Orange and A. L. Loptien of Santa Ana and six grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War I and was member of the American Legion. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel Monday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Al Caseer, pastor of the Church of Christ, will officiate and burial will be made in the family plot in the Lutheran cemetery near Orlando. Post-Graduation Spree Ends up In Hospital Two Long Beach girls are under hospital treatment today and three teen-age boys who were with them are held on morals charges as the result of a wild drinking and petting party alongside San Gabriel river near Garden Grove blvd. Facing a rape charge is Joseph Franklin Brown, 17, of Lakewood. With him was an 18-year-old girl from Long Beach, who, officers said, passed out from too much liquor and remained unconscious for almost 12 hours. Officers said that this girl was attacked and they put her in Long Beach community hospital for treatment. Two other teen-age boys were with a 17-year-old girl who, officers said, was not molested. The boys were held however, on lewd conduct charges. Citrus Market By The Associated Press All auction markets California oranges lower in spots. SUNKIST, First Grade— 126s 10.26; 150s 8.93; 176s 8.05; 200s 6.55; 220s 5.11; 252s 4.28; 288s 3.77; 344s 3.22; CHOICE, Second Grade— 126s 6.80; 150s 7.91; 176s 6.73; 200s 5.05; 220s 4.16; 252s 3.59; 288s 3.41; LICENSE ISSUED SACRAMENTO (CNS) — The contractors state license board today announced that Drake and Fowler Contractors, $185 Melrose, Anaheim, has qualified for a general building contractors license.