anaheim-gazette 1952-09-03

'Buy in Anaheim' ANAHEIM Daily THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1870 AS A WEEKLY VOLUME LXXXI ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, SEPT ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. — THE BEAUTIES REIGN AGAIN—The boardwalk at Atlantic City, N. J., is abounding again with the annual assortment of pulchritude, brains, intelligence and just plain glamour. Above you ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. — THE BEAUTIES REIGN AGAIN—The boardwalk at Atlantic City, N. J., is abounding again with the annual assortment of pulchritude, brains, intelligence and just plain glamour. Above you have a panoramic view of the contenders for the 1953 title of “Miss America” this seashore resort. Witness of Utah, the tallest girl in ner. This year’s titlist will after four days of judging. Optimists Plan Fall Safety Drive Launching “Your Brake, Their Break” safety, slogans, posters and reminders will again be much in evidence in Anaheim following the kickoff of the fall campaign tomorrow at the regular meeting of Anaheim Optimist club in the clubhouse at 183 W. Chartres st. Guests of the Optimists will include local educators and representatives of other organizations, city government and the Anaheim police department. L. W. Hipes, a representative of the Coca Cola Co. in Santa Ana will be the featured speaker and will present a film on “Safety.” Harwood Larson will be chairman of the evening. First activity in the fall “Your Brake, Their Break” campaign will begin Sunday morning. Sept. 7, when Optimists under the direction of Sven Harberg will meet at 8 a.m. at the clubhouse to begin painting signs in the school crosswalks of the city. It was announced that Sept. 19 will be Optimist day at the Los Angeles county fair in Pomona and that a 14th district meeting has been scheduled for that evening. 4 More Commies Released on Bail LOS ANGELES (UP)—Four more convicted California Communist party leaders were out of jail today. They were released on appeal bonds of $20,000 each yesterday. Similar bonds have been provided for 10 others convicted with them Aug. 7 of conspiracy to advocate violent overthrow of the govern- Council Denies Revival Site; Sets $1,000,000 Bond Election Sept. 29 The City council last night heard appeals from two local ministers that a petition for permission to erect a revival meeting tent be granted. The Rev. O. L. Underwood, Four Square church and the Rev. J. F. Moll, Bethany Full Gospel church appeared before the council to ask that the petition to erect a tent at Citron and La Palma sts. be approved. They told the council the tent would be used for a revival meeting at which Evangelist Billy Adams of East Los Angeles would lead services for 30 days. Revival meetings are scheduled to begin Sept. 14 if approval can be obtained. The council has twice turned down petitions Adams himself, one asking use of space at Manchester Lincoln and one for the City and La Palma location. Traffic Hazard The first petition was denied because the council felt a traffic hazard would result and the order was denied because of zone restrictions in force. Both ministers received attention from the council were assured of immediate action on their request. Evangelist Adams, seated in chamber, was rebuked by Mr. Charles A. Pearson, after (Adams) had interrupted meeting to chide the council its lack of consideration for worthy undertaking." Evangelist Rebuked Mayor Pearson told Adams was glad to see local minis taking an interest in such attacks, but the council did not preciate outside criticism and how they should run their affair. They will take the matter unadvised. The council suggested a merically zoned area for the revival if no way is found to prove the residentially zoned quested space. Purpose of last night’s meeting was to hear the second and final reading of the $1,000,000 utility bond election ordinance. council approved the read which calls for balloting on issue Sept. 29. The council meet Tuesday, Sept. 30 to decide the results of the election. Red Leaders Trade Greetings LOS ANGELES (AP)—Four more convicted California Communist party leaders were out of jail today. They were released on appeal bonds of $20,000 each yesterday. Similar bonds have been provided for 10 others convicted with them Aug. 7 of conspiracy to advocate violent overthrow of the government. Freed yesterday were Philip M. Slim Connelly, editor of the Los Angeles edition of the People's World; Ernest Fox, San Francisco waterfront organizer for the party; Carl Lambert, San Francisco chairman of the party's security review commission, and Frank Spector, industrial division organizer for the party in Los Angeles county. Griffith, who is opening a new refrigerator agency and repair business at 918 N. Los Angeles st., was removing the refrigerator from the apartment, when the monitor fell off the top of the refrigerator, carrying him to the floor with the force of its more than 175 pounds. Griffith's two sons, 5 and 6 years old, were with him at the time of the freak mishap. Swimmer Dies Kenneth Clyde, 24, resident of the Huntington Beach Municipal Trailer camp, one of three bathers receiving broken necks by diving into shallow water at Orange county beaches Labor day, died at 12:45 a.m. today in Santa Ana Community hospital. He was injured by diving into the surf at Huntington Beach. Anaheim Bank to Close Saturdays; Will Stay Open to 6 p.m. Fridays Beginning Oct. 17, 1952, the Anaheim branch of the Security-First National Bank will observe extended hours on Friday until 6:00 p.m. but will not be open Saturdays, George M. Wallace, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the bank, announced today. “This change in banking hours, while discontinuing Saturday morning banking, adds three hours on Friday afternoon. The plan has been in successful operation for more than a year for most branches of our bank, and for several months in the San Joaquin Valley and Imperial Valley,” Wallace stated. Growing Practice “In thirty-seven states in the Union, legislation permits Saturday closing by banks.” Wallace added. “Ten San Francisco banks are closed Saturdays and eight Los Angeles banks. Banks in each of 144 other California towns and cities also observe this custom, as do banks in Alaska and 19 California cities. “In addition, eleven of the twelve Federal Reserve banks and fifteen Federal Reserve branches, performing important functions in the operation of the nation’s banking system, likewise observe Saturday closing. “In agricultural industrial and residential areas all over America banks have noticed an improvement in employee morale and customer service upon adoption of more modern banking hours. Government officers, both local, state and national, have long been closed on Saturday. The majority of workers in business and industry now observe the five-day week.” Affects all Branches After Oct. 17, none of the 139 branches of the Security-First National Bank will be open Saturday, according to the bank’s announcement. “We look upon this move as a step forward in good community and employee relations,” Wallace stated. Red Leaders Trade Greetings Pledge Friendship MOSCOW (AP) — Red Chief leader Mao Tze-tung and Soil Prime Minister Joseph Stalin phasized Russian-Chinese unity in the face of “threats of new aggression in the far east,” as they exchanged greetings on the tenth anniversary of the War II victory over Japan. The lengthy telegrams sent by the leaders of the two huge Communist nations were published in front page of the Community newspaper Pravda today. In his message to Stalin, Mr. declared: “Now, when again Japan militarism is being revived, we are aggressive forces of Japan again are lifting their heads, uncrushable friendship and a chance between China and the Soviet Union are a firm guarantee the prevention of a repetition aggression from the side of Japan or any other state which should unite with Japan in an aggression, a firm guarantee of the maintenance of peace in east and in the whole world.” Stalin said in reply: “The great friendship between the Soviet Union and the Chinese Peoples’ Republic is a reliable guarantee against the threat new aggression, a powerful pill of peace in the far east and a whole world.” MANILA (AP)—Bandits wear Army uniforms last night raise Cavite, a mountain town 25 miles south of Manila, and killed mayor, police chief and two licemen. Anaheim’ Vote Total Jumps 10 Daily GAZETTE IN 1870 AS A WEEKLY AND IS ANAHEIM’S FIRST NEWSPAPER CALORIA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1952 5 Cents per Copy 50 Cents per Month No. 220 Building Reports Show Heavy Local Growth in 1952 Anaheim building department seemed headed for a record year today as Building Inspector Homer Wallace released his month-end report, which showed $5,272,-938 worth of permits issued during the first eight months of the year. The August total is $730,-465 for 81 permits. Sixty permits for single-family residences totaled $644,800, while two four-unit apartments accounted for the balance of the dwelling permits at $57,000. The balance of the total represents miscellaneous permits. During August, 1951, 44 permits were issued for a total of $261,030. The eight-month total last year was $3,857,598, smaller than this year's total by $1,415,340. Pedestrian Injured Herbert L. Baines, 79, Santa Ana pedestrian, was run down late yesterday by an automobile driven by Frederick S. Drisjesson of “Miss America” the reason why the beauties are in seashore resort. With them is Miss Coleen Hutchins Utah, the tallest girl in the front line, last year’s win-This year’s titlist will be selected on Saturday night. Penhall B ‘Doing W Error Made The Anaheim Gazette an unfortunate error y in writing the headline story of the latest cases in the county, naming Penhall, 7, son of Mr., A. D. Penhall of 9432 ave., Anaheim, as the five stricken persons we cumbed to the disease. The Gazette is happy rect the error—Ronald is ed “doing satisfactorily—along very well” in the ward of Orange county. To Ronald's anxious the Gazette extends it gles for any additional caused by the error and best wishes for the very full recovery of their so Community Drive to Open Here Sept. 15 Paul Cook, superinterior Anaheim elementary school trict, was named co-chair the Community Chest last night at a board me chamber of commerce 14 members attended w Reafsnyder presiding. The campaign will be of “Miss America” the reason why the beauties are in seashore resort. With them is Miss Coleen Hutchins Utah, the tallest girl in the front line, last year’s win. This year’s titlist will be selected on Saturday night four days of judging. Weather Southern California — Clear Thursday except local fog along the coast late tonight and early Thursday. Slightly cooler after noons along the coast otherwise continued hot. Pedestrian Injured Herbert L. Baines, 79, Santa Ana pedestrian, was run down late yesterday by an automobile driven by Frederick S. Driessen of Garden Grove at the corner of Edinger and S. Main sts., in Santa Ana. Mr. Baines was taken to the county hospital, the extent of his injuries not being determined. Driessen explained to Santa Ana police that he was making a turn from Edinger to Main st. and did not see the pedestrian because the late afternoon sun blinded him. Evangelist Rebuked Yvor Pearson told Adams he glad to see local ministers an interest in such activism but the council did not ap-ate outside criticism about they should run their affairs. He will take the matter under re-ment. The council suggested a com-monly zoned area for the re- if no way is found to ap- the residentially zoned re- ened space. Appease of last night’s meeting to hear the second and final of the $1,000,000 utilities election ordinance. The bill approved the reading calls for balloting on the Sept. 29. The council will Tuesday, Sept. 30 to declare results of the election. GUARD UNIT REACTIVATED — Anaheim’s Co. K of the 224th Inf. Reg., 40th Division, was reactivated last night at the Orange armory with the men shown above re-entering. From left, seated, are Sfc. Ted Menzie, company first sergeant; Cpl. T. J. Haynes, and Lt. Ralph Comstock, company commander. Standing are, from left, Jack Bily, Ronald Bleininger, Cpl. Manual do, Cpl. Richard Rosco, Sfc. Albert Piler, Sgt. Byron Stone, Walter Wilson Sgt. John Baumfalk. Miller, 50, is the est man, in service, in the 3rd Battalion re-enlisted last night for two more of service to fill out 20 years. He l-841 S. Lemon st. Suspect Admits Futile Robbery After Arrest Locals Arrested Mrs. Clara Jean Wells, 31, resident of a motel on Highway 101 south of Anaheim, was arrested on a drunk driving charge in Santa Ana at 2:55 a.m. today. Her husband, S/Sgt. George I. Wells, Supervisors Approve State Highway Plan Red Leaders Greetings, Bedge Friendship MISCOW (AP) — Red China's Mao Tze-tung and Soviet Minister Joseph Stalin embed Russian-Chinese unity in face of "threats of new agon in the far east," as they urged greetings on the seventh anniversary of the World War I victory over Japan. Lengthy telegrams sent by leaders of the two huge Combat nations were published on front page of the Communist newspaper Pravda today. This message to Stalin, Mao said: "Now, when again Japanese arism is being revived, when aggressive forces of Japan are lifting their heads, the usable friendship and alliance between China and the Soviets are a firm guarantee of prevention of a repetition of invasion from the side of Japan any other state which unite with Japan in acts aggression, a firm guarantee maintenance of peace in the land in the whole world." Mao said in reply: "The great friendship between Soviet Union and the Chinese's Republic is a reliable tie against the threat of aggression, a powerful pillar force in the far east and the world." Suspect Admits Futile Robbery After Arrest Found skulking in the shrubbery near the Santa Ana Municipal Bowl last evening, George E. Green, 19, dishwasher of Costa Mesa, was booked at the county jail for the asserted robbery Monday evening of a Santa Ana girl, Kathyrn Gray, 811 Brown st. Police said Green admitted the robbery and was later identified by Miss Gray. Suspicion was attached to him when officers found in his shirt pocket a note which read, "This is a holdup. Hand over the money. Put it in a bag or else this gun will go off. Understand? And don't say a word while you are doing it." Police said they did not know whether Green used the note for the purpose of rehearing his speech to victims, or intended to hand his victim the note. Green said that it was a wooden gun he used in the holdup of Miss Gray Monday evening. He forced her to give him her wallet which contained pictures and letters, but no money. Seek Increases in Hatchery Output Recommendations for major increases in the output of state fish hatcheries are being outlined by the assembly fish and game committee, it was stated today by Assemblyman Earl W. Stanley of Newport Harbor, who is a member of the committee. Stanley said that recommended changes will increase hatchery production up to 15 million "catchable" fish annually. Present output of the hatcheries is slightly more than three million fish a year. Locals Arrested Mrs. Clara Jean Wells, 31, resident of a motel on Highway 101 south of Anaheim, was arrested on a drunk driving charge in Santa Ana at 2:55 a.m. today. Her husband, S/Sgt. George I. Wells, 32, El Toro Marine, was charged with being drunk. Santa Ana police car had followed the Well's machine for several blocks before making the arrest at Third and Spurgeon sts. Store Manager Chases Burglar Captured following a raid upon the grocery stock of the Safeway store at 18th and Main sts., Santa Ana, late yesterday afternoon, Albert A. Ariaz, 22, Los Angeles, was booked at the county jail on a burglary charge. Store Manager L. L. Duval observed two young Mexicans stealing from the store and pursued them outside. One of them made his escape, but Ariaz was seized at 20th and Main sts. by William Acker, who had observed the pursuit. Police who were summoned to take care of the prisoner said they found a quantity of loot in the truck of his car. This included 48 pounds of coffee, 13 cartons of cigarettes, and other articles apparently taken from various stores, including 17 pair of women's nylon hose, two steam irons and two electric irons; five tubes of shaving cream and five plastic bowl covers. TOKYO (AP)—MaJ Gen. M. M. Alston-Roberts-West, new commander of the British Commonwealth Division in Korea, confirmed today with the United Nations commander, Gen. Mark Clark. Supervisors Approve State Highway Plan Orange county supervisors terday approved plans of the highway department for ex-Santa Ana freeway from its ent terminus at First st., Santa Ana and Tustin. The supervisors authorize closing of three counties which will be closed off by tension of the freeway as lane divided highway. Eave, which runs north and on the east side of Tustin south of Tustin and Sixteenth west route. The state's plans for the sion include nine grade tions. The First st. cross be an underpass on the east and other underpasses will cated at Main st., Tustin Newport ave., Myford rd., Colver rd. and Jeffee all in the Tustin! Irvine a major overpass with clover proaches is planned at Red where the freeway will join way 101, southeast of Tustin. The Santa Ana end of theent freeway, covering ab-miles of road from First expected to be completed December, according to W Bros., the contractors. Markets CITRUS The Federal State Market Service reported today orange ones and grapefruit steady, prices changed. Sunkist Growers, Inc., report day all auction markets Oranges were higher. Repres prices by size: Sunkist, first 126a 7.65; 150a 7.25; 176a 7.49; 6.91; 220a 6.19; 252a 5.63; 284a 4.82; choice; second grade 571; 150a 5.66; 176a 6.02; 202a 5.44; 252a 5.03; 288a 4.11 Penhall Boy 'Doing Well' Error Made The Anaheim Gazette made an unfortunate error yesterday in writing the headline on the story of the latest cases of polio in the county, naming Ronald Penhall, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Penhall of 9432 Euclid ave., Anaheim, as the one of five stricken persons who succumbed to the disease. The Gazette is happy to correct the error—Ronald is reported "doing satisfactorily—getting along very well" in the polio ward of Orange county hospital. To Ronald's anxious parents, the Gazette extends its apologies for any additional burden caused by the error and also its best wishes for the very early, full recovery of their son. Community Chest Drive to Open Here Sept. 15 Paul Cook, superintendent of Anaheim elementary school district, was named co-chairman of the Community Chest campaign last night at a board meeting at the chamber of commerce, when 4 members attended with Ray Reafsynder presiding. The campaign will be opened Big Vote Boosts Anaheim Jaycee From 25th to 5th in Standings Standings in The Gazette's "Buy in Anaheim" campaign took a terrific juggling today as more than a half million votes cast over the weekend showed up on the daily tabulation. Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce shot from 25th to 5th place under the impact of a 196,400 vote in its favor, for the largest weekend gain. The Jaycee total now is 211,900 votes. Boy Scouts of America took 65,400 votes to place it in the lead again with 262,700, a slim lead over Bethel Baptist church with 242,100. Zion Lutheran holds third place with 240,800, followed closely by St. Michael's Episcopal with 235,700. Newcomers to the campaign include Anaheim 28-30 club, Fullerton Native Daughters, Buena Park Lions, Free Methodist church, and Congregational church of Buena Park. The new standings follow: | Yesterday | Today | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Boy Scouts of America | 197,300 | 66,400 | 263,700 | | Bethel Baptist Church | 234,900 | 7,200 | 242,100 | | Zion Lutheran Church | 227,300 | 18,500 | 245,800 | | St. Michael's Episcopal Church | 214,900 | 20,900 | 229,700 | | Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce | 15,500 | 196,400 | 211,900 | | White Temple Methodist Church | 168,600 | 81,300 | 199,900 | | St. Boniface Church | 134,000 | 21,000 | 155,000 | | YMCA | 41,900 | 83,400 | 125,300 | | Lois Rebekah Lodge 268 | 85,100 | 24,900 | 108,000 | | Grace Lutheran Church | 88,900 | 11,200 | 99,100 | | Girl Scouts of America | 88,900 | 8,600 | 97,900 | | Veterans of Foreign Wars | 70,400 | 4,000 | 74,400 | | First Southern Baptist Church | 66,900 | 2,800 | 69,300 | | Church of Christ of Latter Day Sta., Fullerton American Legion | 80,400 | 5,700 | 56,100 | | Evangelical United Brethren | 26,100 | 1,700 | 27,800 | | Prebysterian Church | 27,000 | 5,900 | 22,900 | | Elke Club | 28,200 | 5,700 | 31,900 | | Christian Church, Bwdy. & Helena, Anaheim | 31,300 | 100 | 31,400 | | First Church of Christ Scientist | 26,600 | 2,600 | 29,600 | | Anaheim Business & Professional Women's Club | 20,900 | 8,100 | 29,100 | | St. Boniface P.T.A | 21,600 | 1,700 | 23,300 | | Assistance League of Anaheim | 14,900 | 8,200 | 23,1oo | | Alamitos Friends Church of Garden Grove | 22,2oo | 22,ooo | 22,ooo | | St. Plus Church of Buena Park | 18,1oo | 3,ooo | 21,1oo | | Anaheim Optimist Club | 16,7oo | 16,7oo | *California State Library* Drive to Open Here Sept. 15 Paul Cook, superintendent of Anaheim elementary school district, was named co-chairman of the Community Chest campaign last night at a board meeting at the chamber of commerce, when 14 members attended with Ray Reafsnyder presiding. The campaign will be opened officially Sept. 15, according to Robert Root, campaign manager. A chest 'o' meter in the shape of a large red feather is being prepared for placing in a conspicuous local spot on which the quota will be displayed by areas. Headquarters for the campaign will be at the Boy Scout house on Chartres st. with the Visiting Nurses association donating the office help, according to Mary Cook, publicity director. Seventh Day Adventist Church 10,300 Buena Park Lions Club 8,000 Methodist Church of Yorba Linda 5,400 Messalah Lutheran Church of Buena Park 6,700 First Christian Church of Fullerton 1,600 Cerebral Palsy Association 5,700 Calvary Baptist Church, Anaheim 6,200 YWCA of Fullerton 5,400 Young Ladies' Institute 5,400 VFW Auxiliary 3173, Anaheim 5,100 Bethany Church, Cypress St., Anaheim 5,100 St. Mary's Catholic Church of Fullerton 4,500 Nazarene Church 4,400 Valencia Junior Academy, Fullerton 4,400 Assembly of God Church 1,300 2,900 4,200 North Orange County Panhellenic Asn. 4,200 Job's Daughters 1,000 2,800 3,800 Anaheim Y's Men's Club 3,100 500 3,600 First Congregational Church of Buena Park 3,500 3,600 Lutheran Wilshire and Harvard Fullerton 3,200 3,500 White Shrine, Fullerton 3,200 3,500 Nasarene Church 4,400 4,400 Valencia Junior Academy, Fullerton 4,400 Assembly of God Church 1,300 2,900 4,200 North Orange County Panhellenic Asn. 4,200 Job's Daughters 1,000 2,800 3,800 Anaheim Y's Men's Club 3,100 500 3,600 First Congregational Church of Buena Park 3,5 Supervisors Approve State Highway Plans Orange county supervisors yesterday approved plans of the state highway department for extending Santa Ana freeway from its present terminus at First st., between Santa Ana and Tustin. The supervisors authorized the closing of three county streets which will be closed off by the extension of the freeway as a four lane divided highway. Browning Ave., which runs north and south on the east side of Tustin; B st. south of Tustin and Sixth st. on the west side of Tustin, and eastwest route. The state's plans for the extension include nine grade separations. The First st. crossing will be an underpass on the freeway and other underpasses will be located at Main st., Tustin ave. Newport ave., Myford rd., Como rd., Colver rd. and Jefferey rd., all in the Tustin/Irvine area. A major overpass with cloverleaf approaches is planned at Redhill rd. where the freeway will join highway 101, southeast of Tustin. The Santa Ana end of the present freeway, covering about two miles of road from First st., is expected to be completed late in December, according to Winstonrosa, the contractors. Markets CITRUS The Federal State Market News service reported today oranges, lemons and grapefruit steady, prices unchanged. Sunkist Growers, Inc. reported today all auction markets California ranges were higher. Representative prices by size: Sunkist, first grade—150s; 7.65; 150s; 7.28; 176s; 7.24; 280s; 6.19; 252s; 5.63; 288s; 5.10; 4.82; choice, second grade—126s; 150s; 5.66; 176s; 6.02; 200s; 5.77; 5.44; 252s; 5.02; 288s; 4.11. "BUY IN ANAHEIM votes mean a more integrated community, one in which each individual can see the part he plays in its welfare, whether as a merchant, an individual citizen or as a member of one of the city's many groups." Bill Ballman, home appliance dealer of 122 W. Broadway, says of The Gazette's great campaign. He and many other leading local merchants are cooperating to make the drive possible. GAZETTE PHOTO