anaheim-gazette 1953-02-27

Anaheim Gazette FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 27, 1958 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Square Dancing Class Opened in Sunny Hills A new beginners class in square dancing opens Monday night March 2 at the Sunny Hills recreation center on Highway 101, one mile north of Fullerton. Instruction starts at 8 p.m. The class is scheduled to run 12 weeks, and new registrations will be accepted until March 16. The Saturday night square dance at Sunny Hills has become widely known as the largest regularly scheduled square dance in the United States. It attracts visitors from throughout this country, Canada and Australia. Modern square dancing is a grassroots form of recreation which provides relaxation and a ready means of making new friends in the community—especially for newcomers. The 12 weeks course is designed to enable those completing it to join in any of the numerous square dance clubs or open dances in the vicinity. Registration is by a nominal admission fee. Persons who have dropped the activity for a year or more and wish to brush up on new calls are also urged to join the group. WELCOME HOME, GENERAL — Gen. James A. Van Fleet, with Mrs. Van Fleet at his side, is welcomed back to the United States by Lieut. Gen. Joseph M. Swing, Business Activity Slower in January Business activity in the southern half of California dropped slightly during January from the all-time peak reached during the preceding month, B. W. Jordan, manager of Security-First National Bank's Anaheim branch, said today. Kitchens Found Popular Feature Surveys among buyers at park Homes in Anaheim have closed the most popular feast the three-bedroom, two-dwellings to be their decoration and highly functional kitchen was reported yesterday by St. John, the developers. Key interest in the fast Anaheim Gazetteer by JOHN S. NEUBAUER The fate that flings the dice, And as she flings Of kings makes peasants, And of peasants kings. —Dryden. INSPIRATIONAL—Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge—Prov. 1:7. YOUTH — Calamity howlers would have you believe that the younger generation is going straight to the dawgs. Don't you believe it! The youth of today is no better or no worse than youth of other generations. The small percentage of headline-happy thrill seekers you read about aren't truly indicative of youth as a whole. Anaheim youth leaders will tell you that by and large, Anaheim youngsters will be the steadfast citizens of tomorrow. If the calamity squawkers would do a little retrospective thinking, they'd really see that the present younger generation is no worse than they were when they were the younger generation. The only difference is that their viewpoint has changed. Don't sell youth short—especially Anaheim youth. The kids of today will be the solid citizens of tomorrow. LINES-O-TYPE—George Mene isn't going to put away his golf sticks this spring when the softball season rolls around. He's going to keep right on beating the lads in those friendly weekend games... Frank Hibbe, the construction company timekeeper, says there isn't much time to keep when "the boys are out on strike." He quickly adds that the "rain" would have halted the crews anyway... Harold Mieger has been pretty busy since his boss, Ray Mahoney, has been hospitalized. In fact, he's been so busy that he couldn't make a trip to Pasadena to see his son, Garry Mieger, play with Dick Spaulding's Fullerton college baseballers. CARROUSEL — Russell (Ruszy) Herman is doing right well in spring training with the Chisox. Why, the Olive pitcher did the unexpected by slapping a homer in an intra-squid game. Speaking of the unexpected, that's what his dad, Rudy Heman, did when he was softballing in Orange county. Business Activity Slower in January Business activity in the southern half of California dropped slightly during January from the all-time peak reached during the preceding month, B. W. Jordan, manager of Security-First National Bank's Anaheim branch, said today. However, the bank's business index for the area during January, as reported in its Monthly Summary of Business Conditions, was 16 per cent above that for a year ago, and 6 per cent above the 1952 average. The banker stated "clearly, the year 1953 is off to a flying start." Unemployment in the Los Angeles area increased about the usual amount in January. The rise of 16,000 in the number of unemployed between mid-December and mid-January paralleled the increase of 15,800 in that interval a year ago—reflecting, of course, the usual contraction in retail trade and postal operations after the close of the Christmas season," he pointed out. Total employment in the Los Angeles area showed a corresponding seasonal change, declining from a record 2,118,000 in December to 2,064,000 in January. The latter figure was nearly 6 per cent above a year ago, and the largest total for any January on record. During 1952, the banker stated factory employment in the Los Angeles metropolitan area expanded 13.4 per cent. This was nearly three times the 4.8 per cent gain reported for the United States as a whole. During the past three years, a period encompassing the entire Korean conflict, the local increase amounted to slightly more than three times the national; 58 per cent as compared with 19 per cent. Farmers Warned To Conserve Water California farmers and ranchers may find their best source of additional water is in better use of the present supply, not in dependence on desalted sea water or seeded clouds. Frank J. Veihmeyer, chairman of the irrigation department of the University of California college of agriculture, so advised the state's livestock men at a recent gathering on the campus at Davis. Freshened sea water, figured at $20 to $30 an acre foot, not counting cost of plant and pumps, is not a reasonable source to consider for a long time he said. Kitchens Found Popular Feature Surveys among buyers at park Homes in Anaheim have closed the most popular fear—the three-bedroom, two-dwellings to be their decoration and highly functional kitchen was reported yesterday by St. John, the developers. Key interest in the fast new community at East Tampa and Evergreen sts. has cooled throughout record sales adn in the kitchens, which we signed in accordance with lic demand as evidenced to studies conducted by the it was noted. Priced from $12,450, they are available to veterans down payments recently run from $1033 to $481, plus impounds. Four models furnished by Aaron Schultz nature stores, are on view and Sunday from 10 a.m.p.m. Outstanding features of t Robert Cummins Light Comedy i By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD—A lad who put some mighty funny words to the mouths of Jack Benny dio and Bob Hope in film Ed Beloin, who has taken the producing and general vamping of "My Hero," the art Cummings Saturday NBC-TV series. If you watch Hero" from now on your Robert Cummings change the slapstick comedy he's doing in past weeks to the kind of legitimate light comedy he's been doing in movies many years. "I think we've found the formula and format for mings," Beloin told me or set at the RKO Pathe stud Culver City where Official makes "My Hero." "We aren't imitating any we're creating new characters and varying backgrounds above all else, we're taking advantage of Bob's wonderful comedy abilities. Slapstick. Retail Sales in Orange County 1951 Hit Peak Retail sales volume in Orange county hit a new peak for year 1951, B. W. Jordan, mark of Security-First National B Anaheim branch, said today. CARROUSEL — Russell (Rusty) Herman is doing right well in spring training with the Chisox. Why, the Olive pitcher did the unexpected by slapping a homer in an intra-squad game. Speaking of the unexpected, that's what his dad, Rudy Heman, did when he was softballing in Orange county... Del Crandal left for the Boston Braves spring training headquarters last night. He was separated from the service and home just long enough to get acquainted with his new daughter, who was born while he was in service in Japan... Bill Viierra says that dairymen may get a break this year. "Feed prices aren't quite as high as they were." Most California dairymen buy their hay; few grow the stuff. NUGGETS—La Ralph Comstock's championship Anahi rifle team is tabbed to repeat—win the state shooting title in Sacramento next month. Gene Waldo is one of Anahi's leading sharp shooters... Dot Fisher is actively interested in Northrop women sports activities... Pat Koelter is a golf enthusiast. That doesn't mean you have to be a tournament champion... C. E. Halber and Placeia is to be congratulated on raising more than $1000 for the March of Dimes. IOOF RECEPTION SLATED The IOOF Lodge of Anaheim will hold a reception honoring August Fitz, grand herald of the Grand Lodge of California, this evening in the IOOF hall. Henry Mang will act as master of ceremonies; Maude Adams, musician, and escorts are C. C. Horn, noble grand No. 199, and Pat Senter, noble grand of Lois Rebakah No. 268. Guard of honor is Canton Santa Ana No. 18 and visiting chevaliers. Frank J. Veihmeyer, chairman of the irrigation department of the University of California college of agriculture, so advised the state's livestock men at a recent gathering on the campus at Davis. Freshened sea water, figured at $20 to $30 an acre foot, not counting cost of plant and pumps, is not a reasonable source to consider for a long time, he said. But in many areas of the state, he noted in his livestock day talk, there is a 40 to 50 per cent loss of irrigation water by evaporation, runoff or percolation into the soil beyond the root zones of plants. "Deterioration of land due to wasteful use of water is prominent throughout the world," Veihmeyer said. "The belief that for the best condition of plants the soil should be kept wet is not founded on fact." "You do not increase growth by maintaining large amounts of water in the soil. You can save water by reducing the number of irrigations. OC Property Tax Up 18 Per Cent Total local tax levy on property in Orange county reached $26,462,151 for the current fiscal year, 1952-53, up 210 per cent from the $8,539,089 levied by the local governments in the county for 1945-46, and up 18 per cent from the $22,410,285 levied in the county for last year, 1951-52, California Taxpayers' association reported today. The 1952-53 local property tax levy in the county includes $6,030,449 for general county purposes, $4,060,784 for the city governments, $11,826,913 for the school districts in the county, and $4,544,005 for the special districts. Retail Sales in Orange County 1951 Hit Peak Retail sales volume in Orange county hit a new peak for year 1951. B. W. Jordan, man of Security-First National Bank Anaheim branch, said today. Quoting estimates being reed for the first time by the research department, Mr. Joe stated that retail sales dug 1951 totaled $269,836,000 in ange county. This was a new record for area, he said, adding that volume increased about 12 per cent in 1952. The total ceeded $300,000,000, although cise figures are not yet available. Even in 1951, however, volume in Orange county well over five times what it is in the prewar year 1939. 1939-51 gain of 439 per cent this county far exceeded the per cent increase in Los Angeles county and the 331 per cent increase for California as a ww banker stated. He reported that the only city in the southern half of state showing a larger per age gain was San Diego. Bill Abolishing Draw Poker Before State Assembly SACRAMENTO (CNS)—Issues confronting California legislators began taking shape today as hearings were set on two of the hotter issues before the state’s solons. Thomas E. Caldecott, Berkeley, chairman of the assembly judiciary committee, announced that the measure proposed by Assemblyman Herbert R. Klockseim, Long Beach, to banish draw poker from California, will be heard next Monday night. Revise Adult Education Senator Harold T. Johnson, Placer county, chairman of an interim committee on adult education, announced he has set a measure revising the method of state participation in the program before the senate committee on education March 24. Klockseim’s measure, which stirred up a furor during the 1951 session, when it was killed by the senate governmental efficiency and economy committees after passage by the assembly, is directed at the draw poker clubs operating in Gardena, and wherever else they may be in the state: “There’s just as much need,” Klockseim said today, “for the bill now as there ever was, and possibly more.” Poker A Menace The Long Beach assemblyman indicated he believes the wide-open and uncurbed draw poker games constitute a menace, and should be banned. The bill, 2092, adds draw poker, or any other type or variation of poker to the list of games which are banned by law in California. SB 1922, the measure by Senator Johnson on adult education, has caused some of the heaviest malls of the session on the desks... Kitchens Found to be the Most Popular Feature in Norpark Homes Surveys among buyers at Norpark Homes in Anaheim have disclosed the most popular feature of the three-bedroom, two-bath wells to be their decorative and highly functional kitchens, it was reported yesterday by Hahnst. John, the developers. Key interest in the fast-selling new community at East Center and Evergreen sts. has centered throughout record sales activities in the kitchens, which were designed in accordance with public demand as evidenced through studies conducted by the builder, was noted. Priced from $12,450, the homes are available to veterans for down payments recently reduced from $1033 to $481, plus costs and impounds. Four model homes furnished by Aaron Schultz furniture stores, are on view daily and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. Outstanding features of the big Norpark Homes nestles among orange groves in Anaheim in the midst of a swiftly-expanding industrial and citra-culture economy, and close to job centers also of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Nearby are the tennis courts, picnic grounds, plunge and other recreational facilities of Anaheim's noted park system. Robert Cummings to Switch to Night Comedy in TV Program By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD—A lad who has some mighty funny words into the mouths of Jack Benny on rails and Bob Hope in films is Beloin, who has taken over the producing and general re-mapping of "My Hero," the Rob-Cummings Saturday night NC-TV series. If you watch "My Hero" from now on you'll see Robert Cummings change from the slapstick comedy he's been ing in past weeks to the same kind of legitimate light comedy he has been doing in movies these many years. I think we've found the right formula and format for Cummings," Beloin told me on the set at the RKO Pathe studios in River City where Official Films makes "My Hero." We aren't imitating anyone; we're creating new characters and varying backgrounds, and love all else, we're taking advantage of Bob's wonderful light comedy abilities. Slapstick," he retail Sales in Orange County for 1951 Hit Peak Retail sales volume in Orange county hit a new peak for the year 1951, B. W. Jordan, manager Security-First National Bank's Rheim branch, said today. Poker A Menace The Long Beach assemblyman indicated he believes the wide-open and uncurbed draw poker games constitute a menace, and should be banned. The bill, 2092, adds draw poker, or any other type or variation of poker to the list of games which are banned by law in California. SB 1922, the measure by Senator Johnson on adult education, has caused some of the heaviest malls of the session on the desks of senators and assemblymen. Johnson said today. This was confirmed by Senator Fred Kraft, San Diego, who said that of a record heavy mail this week, the majority of letters were from individuals commenting on the adult education bill. Look...another NEW FIRST -and GAS H got it! Retail Sales in Orange County for 1951 Hit Peak Retail sales volume in Orange county hit a new peak for the year 1951. B. W. Jordan, manager of Security-First National Bank's almac branch, said today, quoting estimates being released for the first time by the bank's search department, Mr. Jordan noted that retail sales during the totaled $269,836,000 in Orange county. This was a new record for the county, he said, adding that sales time increased about 12 or 13 percent in 1952. The total exceeded $300,000,000, although prefigures are not yet available. Even in 1951, however, sales time in Orange county was over five times what it was the prewar year 1939. The 1951 gain of 439 per cent in county far exceeded the 309 percent increase in Los Angeles city and the 331 per cent increase for California as a whole. Banker stated, reported that the only count on the southern half of the area showing a larger percent gain was San Diego. VIDEORCHIDS to Bob Clampett and his "Time for Beany" gang, who, after yours truly made the suggestion, have such a swell salute to the two muscular dystrophy victims, Johnny and Tommy Hagerman, in Costa Mesa. Calif., on the "Beany" show. Bob also sent a large bundle of Beany merchandise to the two boys and now, plans another package soon. "Time for Beany" happens to be the kids' favorite television show. A letter from Mrs. Hagerman in the boys' behalf expressed their extreme gratefulness. The two boys, who know that death will ultimately knock on their door, have really nothing to look forward to except their TV pleasure and the letters and cards sent by sympathizers. Why don't you, to send them a card or letter? 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