anaheim-gazette 1953-02-12

Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY MORNING, FEB. 12, 1953 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Casualty Losses may give Income Tax Relief to Some Property Owners Storms and earthquakes which have damaged property in Southern California may provide income tax relief for some property owners who can establish the fact that they have suffered casualty losses. Such a loss is one that arises suddenly and unexpectedly, from a cause such as accident, fire, storm, shipwreck, earthquake, or from theft. Robert A. Riddell, director of Internal Revenue, indicates that great care must be taken in determining the amount of a casualty loss. In the first place, it must be evident that an actual loss has been suffered. When this can be established, Riddell states that the method of determining the amount of the loss differs greatly, depending upon whether the loss has been suffered as to non-business property, such as a personal residence or a personal automobile, or as to business property, such as a store building or an apartment house. "The measure of the amount of the casualty loss as to non-business property," said Riddell, "is the difference between fair market value immediately before the casualty, and fair market value immediately thereafter, limited to the cost of the damaged property." His point was illustrated as follows: Cost of personal residence in 1942 $ 5,000.00 Fair market value before casualty 10,000.00 Fair market value after casualty 4,000.00 Actual amount of casualty loss 6,000.00 Limit of loss (cost of property) 6,000.00 In case the casualty loss is suffered as to business property, the amount of allowable loss is measured by comparing fair market value before and after the casualty, as in the case of non-business property. That loss is then converted to a percentage or fraction of the value before the casualty, which percentage is applied to the adjusted basis of the property. The following example will illustrate the point involved: Adjusted basis of business property $ 8,000.00 Fair market value before casualty 10,000.00 Fair market value after casualty 4,000.00 Loss in value 6,000.00 Percentage loss in value 60% Measure of loss (60% of $8,000.00) 4,800.00 MRS. JOHN BERTAINA (Easter Sale Drive Chairman) Fullerton Woman Named Chairman County Resumes Colorado River MRS. JOHN BERTAINA (Easter Sale Drive Chairman) Fullerton Woman Named Chairman Of Seal Campaign Mrs. John Bertaina of Fullerton was named chairman of the Orange county Easter Seal campaign this week by Dr. LeGrand Spencer, president of the Orange county Society for Crippled Children and Adults. As head of the drive Mrs. Bertaina will direct the appeal for funds to support direct help for crippled children in the county. Mrs. Bertaina was also chairman of last year's successful Easter Seal drive and was awarded a life membership by the Chapman-Wilshire P-TA for her outstanding efforts on behalf of the county's crippled children. The campaign, which begins March 5 and continues through Easter Sunday, April 5, is nationwide and is being conducted by more than 2000 chanters of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. About 70 percent of the funds raised in Orange county remains here for training and helping the area's crippled children. "The Easter Seal appeal raises funds to help crippled children have the best possible chance in life—the chance every child deserves." Mrs. Bertaina said on accepting the chairmanship. Donald W. Rigby Enroute Home For Discharge KANAOKA, Japan—Pfc Donald W. Rigby, whose wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Rigby, live at 121 E. Wilhelmina st., is enroute to the U.S. from the 382nd General Hospital near Osaka, Japan for release from active duty. Before entering the Army in February 1951, Rigby attended La Sierra College at Arlington, Calif. He completed lab technician training at Brooks Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, and sailed for the Far East Command in August 1951. Rigby was then stationed at the 382nd Hospital where he was a lab technician in the Laboratory Service. The 382nd General Hospital has for its mission care and treat property. The following example will illustrate the point involved: Adjusted basis of business property $8,000.00 Fair market value before casualty 10,000.00 Fair market value after casualty 4,000.00 Loss in value 6,000.00 Percentage loss in value 60% Measure of loss (60% of $8,000.00) 4,800.00 County Resumes Colorado River Water Importing Under pressure of an extended dry spell, starting early in January, the Orange County Water District yesterday resumed the importation of Colorado river water, released by Metropolitan Water District from its aqueduct crossing of the Santa Ana river near Arlington. Water, released at the rate of 50 cubic feet per second, was expected to reach the Orange county spreading grounds today after a 24-hour trip down the river, a distance of 20 miles. Water district directors yesterday indicated that they may order the flow stepped up to 90 cubic feet per second But weather forecasts of rain for the coming week end also indicated that the importation may be cut off then. Walter Clavcomb Has New Northrop Production Job Walter F. Clavcomb 616 N Olive st., Anaheim, has been appointed assistant foreman of raw material and productive stores at Northrop Aircraft's Anaheim division. Clavcomb joined Northron-Anaheim as a stock clerk in November, 1951, and advanced under the plant's ment-seniority promotion plan. Clavcomb is a member of the production team assembling high precision optical instruments at Northron-Anaheim for the U.S army ordinance corps. NEW YORK OP—John D. Provoo, former army sergeant, was convicted Wednesday night of treason. Provoo, 35, was accused of going over to the Japanese after he was captured in 1942 at the fall of Corregidor. SEOUL OP—Allied and Communist patrols clashed briefly Wednesday night along the comparatively warm Korean battlefront while UN bombers struck anew at Red suplpy facilities. Failure to Yield Right of Way Ray C. Kunce, 71, 111-wood, Santa Ana drew citation yesterday afternoon he drove his car out from in front of a fire department rushing to a blaze with winking and siren scree one was hurt in the ensu at Second and Main sts Harry Smith, 53, firemen the car tried in vain the Kunce machine. Kunce told officers heard the stricken but did which street it was traw was cited for failing to o of way to an emergency Child's Funeral To be Held T Barbara Kay Pierpoi old daughter of Mr Frank L. Pierpoint, died night at the Pacific Co near Pomona after a proess. In addition to her pariside in Fullerton, at liamson way, she leaver Judith Viola at hor al grandparents. Mr Floyd J McGaughy and paternal grandpa and Mrs G. Floyd Pu Anhelm. Funeral services will dueted from the Hilger el this afternoon at 2 o Chester J Padgett, pass vary church of Placentia fiicate and burial will Loma Vista Memorial Employment Reports Claim In Down Tren SACRAMENTO (CN) for unemployment in California caused down ing the week ending Jan 14 per cent drop in and a 3 per cent dec total number of claims Statistics of the stat ment of employment s 746 new claims were ing the week compare 919 the week before number of claims fell 227 the previous week Paid claims declined on to 111,542 The department office Ana recorded 240 n compared with 378 f ending Jan. 15 It retail of 2,034 and paid NEW YORK GP — John D. Provoo, former army sergeant, was convicted Wednesday night of trusson. Provoo, 35, was accused of going over to the Japanese after he was captured in 1942 at the fall of Corregidor. SEOUL GP—Allied and Communist patrols clashed briefly Wednesday night along the comparatively warm Korean battlefront while UN bombers struck anew at Red sulpy facilities. When large game onmals inhabit a country they make trails which are often followed by man, and many roads follow what once were game trails. DARRIN-KAISER SPORTS CAR (EXPERIMENTAL) SEE IT NOW! Bring your friends to this exclusive local preview. Ask your K-F dealer how to win a new car free. GRANT W. MUSICK KAISER—FRAZER 253 N. LOS ANGELES STREET—ANAHEIM, CALIF. Kaiser Sportscar To be Displayed Grant Musick, local Kaiser agent invites the public to a special preview showing of the Kaiser Sportscar Feb. 13, 14 and 15 in the agency showroom at 253 N. Los Angeles st., Anaheim. Designed by Howard A. Darrin of Paris, this new fiberglass car has beauty with the newest convertible car practicality, Musick said. Factory specifications have not as yet been released but its known features will bring to the public one of the finest cars in America. Sliding doors open forward into the body, dual luggage compartments, front and rear, give ample storage space. The body is exceptionally strong and much lighter than most cars. The new Sportscar will be in volume production some time this July. NEW STATUE—Sculptor Avard Fairbanks puts the finishing touches on a new statue of Abraham Lincoln in his Salt Lake City, Utah studio. The heroic figure, to be cast in bronze, will stand at the entrance of Lincoln Village, New Salem Park. Ill. The memorial depicts Lincoln as a studious railsplitter. Statue is a gift of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. Anaheimer Takes Fluor Position Edward P. Lynaugh, 13621 E. North St., Anaheim, is one of 225 new employees the Fluor Corp. Ltd., of Los Angeles, hired recently to keep pace with the firm's 1953 expansion program, it was announced today by R. B. McGowan, personnel supervisor. Southland offices of the engineering company, in addition to its home plant at 2500 S. Atlantic blvd., are located at Wilshire blvd. and Doheny drive, at LaCienega and Beverly blvd., and at 756 S. Spring st. in downtown Los Angeles. Driver Cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way Ray C. Kunce, 71, 114 S. Rosewood, Santa Ana drew a police citation yesterday afternoon when he drove his car out from the curb in front of a fire department car rushing to a blaze with red light winking and siren screaming. No one was hurt in the ensuing crash at Second and Main sts., as David Harry Smith, 53, fireman driving the car tried in vain to dodge... Failure to Yield Right of Way Ray C. Kunce, 71, 114 S. Rosewood, Santa Ana drew a police citation yesterday afternoon when he drove his car out from the curb in front of a fire department car rushing to a blaze with red light winking and siren screaming. No one was hurt in the ensuing crash at Second and Main sts., as David Harry Smith, 53, fireman driving the car tried in vain to dodge the Kunce machine. Kunce told officers he had heard the siren but did not know which street it was traveling. He was cited for failing to yield right of way to an emergency car. Child's Funeral To be Held Today Barbara Kay Pierpoint, 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Pierpoint, died Tuesday night at the Pacific Colony home near Pomona after a prolonged illness. In addition to her parents, who reside in Fullerton, at 1113 Williamson way, she leaves one sister, Judith Viola at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd J. McGaughy of Fullerton and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Floyd Pierpoint, of Anaheim. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel this afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. Chester J Padgett, pastor of Calvary church of Placentia, will officiate and burial will follow in Loma Vista Memorial park. Employment Dept. Reports Claims In Down Trend SACRAMENTO (CNS) – Claims for unemployment insurance in California casued downward during the week ending Jan. 22, with a 14 per cent drop in new claims and a 3 per cent decline in the total number of claims. Statistics of the state department of employment showed 25,746 new claims were filed during the week compared with 29,919 the week before. The total number of claims fell from 162,227 the previous week to 136,636. Paid claims declined one per cent to 111,742. The department office in Santa Ana recorded 240 new claims, compared with 378 for the week ending Jan. 15. It received a total of 2,034 and paid 1,539. NEWS Yes, as far as Alphy is concerned the old days of low Meat Prices are here again. He’s dropped the price on all the cattle at his ranch, and he’s given strict orders to all his Meat Departments, “We will not be undersold on beef!” So, come on in and take advantage of the low meat prices — just like the good old days — at your Alpha Beta. ALPHA BETA RANCH • U.S. GRADE GOOD BLADE CHUCK ROAST ALPHA BETA RANCH • U.S. GRADE GOOD ROUND BONE ROAST ALPHA BETA RANCH • U.S. GRADE GOOD SEVEN BONE ROAST ALPHA BETA RANCH • U.S. GRADE GOOD PRIME RIB ROAST ALPHA BETA RANCH • U.S. GRADE GOOD “A FINE POT ROARLESS CHUCK ROAST ALPHA BETA RANCH • U.S. GRADE GOOD ROUND STEAKS THE BIG NEWS IS MEAT... BUT, OF COURSE WE WILL CONTINUE WITH OUR LOW EVERYDAY PRICES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS... GROCERIES-PRODUCE-DELICATESSEN HEALTH AND BEAUTY AIDS. 406 E. Center St., Anaheim All Departments Daily, 9 to 8; Sunday, 9 to 6 AMPLE PARKING SPACE These prices effective in Alpha Beta Food Marsh Ray Construction Co. Gets Katella School Contract Katella school's open bids for construction of two classroom, boys, and girl laboratories, teachers' room and a covered corridor resulted in a low bid submitted by the J. Ray Construction Co. of Corona del Mar. Buildings are to be of frame and stucco construction. Base bid was $33,563 with three alternates and only one in extra construction. Alternate on extra plumbing fixtures was $811. Rex Construction company Jow was $338.30, alternate on plumbing fixtures $1.211. There were four bidders in all. President Edmund Bohnet presided at the board meeting and announced the contract would be awarded the Ray Construction Co. on presentation of performance and material bonds. Formal signing of the contract will take place at a special board meeting to be held Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. It is hoped that construction will be started on Feb. 24. FALL—A phy-Miss Ora Eagle... after she and with the Shrine Polack circus being hoisted aloft for their "human butterflies" act in Louisville, Ky., fell 20 feet when the cable broke. None of the girls was seriously injured. BACKS CAMPBELL KAULBARS Mortuary Phone 3209 251 N. Lemon NS FLASH MEAT PRICES COLLAPSE! ROAST 39¢ lb ROAST 49¢ lb ROAST 45¢ lb ROAST 59¢ lb "A FINE POT ROAST" JCK ROAST 69¢ lb AKS 73¢ lb UB STEAK 75¢ lb ALPHA BETA EASTERN • GRAIN FED LEAN SHOULDER PORK STEAKS 49¢ lb ALPHA BETA EASTERN • GRAIN FED CENTER CUT SHOULDER PORK ROAST 43¢ lb. U.S. GOOD OR CHOICE SMALL LOIN • LARGE LOIN • RIB VEAL CHOPS 79¢ lb. U.S. GOOD OR CHOICE VEAL SHOULDER ROAST 49¢ lb. ALPHY'S FARM FRESH PURE PORK SAUSAGE 39¢ UCK ROAST 69 lb GOOD TAKS 73 lb GOOD CLUB STEAK 75 lb GOOD QUARTER CUT AND WRAPPED FOR YOUR HOME FREEZER 39 lb E QUALITY OUND BEEF 35 lb SMOKED OLE AM 53 lb SHANK HALF 49 lb ALPHA BETA "ALL MEAT" SKINLESS WIENERS 47 lb ALPHA BETA First in Foods PARKING SPACE prices effective in all Beta Food Markets 510 W. Center St., Anaheim Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs., 9 to 6 Fri. and Sat., 9 to 8—Closed Sunday