anaheim-gazette 1953-03-08

Anaheim Gazette SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 8, 1953 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Costume Designer on Television Show "Comedy Hour" Busy Girl By TOM DANSON HOLLYWOOD — In this whole, sprawling TV business one of the Forum Speaker for Discuss Indians "Indians of the Southwest" will be the topic of a talk to be presented by Marc Jack Smith, world traveler and educator, when he appears on the Anaheim union evening high school forum program on Monday evening, March 9. As the former head of the social studies department and present dean of men at Redlands university, Dr. Smith has spent 12 years as a teacher and dean of Bacone college, the world's only school of college rank for the American Indian. He has also traveled extensively in Europe and the United States. Enliving his talks with an attention-getting sense of humor, Dr. Smith gives a sympathetic presentation of the contributions and present problems of the American Indian. Presented at 7:30 p.m. each Monday evening during the early spring, the forum series of lectures and motion pictures is presented to the residents without charge. The program is a part of an extensive program of adult education offered by the high school under the direction of Principal William Poulson. Navy Cross Winner Story Told on TV The story of Captain J. R. Fisher, USMC, and how he won the Navy Cross, the Nation's second highest award for bravery, will be aired over KLAC-TV, Channel 5, on Monday, 9 March 1953, on the "Marines at Ease" most difficult persons to talk to is a lady named Kate Drain because there are usually half a dozen pins sticking out of her mouth. And when the pins aren't there and she can talk, a half dozen sewing machines are whirring away so you can't hear her. Kate Drain Lawson, as you might guess by now, works in the field of costumes. In fact, the busy Miss Lawson is in charge of costumes for NBC-TV's "Comedy Hour." After repeated attempts I finally had a relatively uninterrupted chat with Miss Lawson down in her domain, the basement of the El Capitan theater. I asked her what her chief problem was regarding costuming for television. "Time!" snapped back Miss Lawson instantly "Each weekly show compares to an opening night in the theater. And, unless they've changed things, weeks are only seven days apart." Did she seek any solution to the problem, I asked. Miss Lawson shook her head. "As far as I can tell, there is no solution in sight. Maybe some day in the future, when TV settles down a bit, we'll be able to work with 'time' and not fear it so much." Overseeing a staff that numbers 21 on occasions, Miss Lawson begins work on a show 10 days to two weeks in advance with a series of production meetings. She then attends rehearsals and as dress rehearsal time nears, veteran costumer is securing and fitting the necessary items for the current show. There have been frantic weeks when she's worked on two shows simultaneously and "insane" weeks when she'd done three or four shows at once. Miss Lawson and her staff not only select materials but Navy Cross Winner Story Told on TV The story of Captain J. R. Fisher, USMC, and how he won the Navy Cross, the Nation's second highest award for bravery, will be aired over KLAC-TV, Channel 6, on Monday, 9 March 1953, on the "Marines at Ease" show at 7:30 p.m., PST. Films of the event were prepared by the Motion Picture Production Unit of Camp Pendleton and will depict the story as it actually happened. The Navy Cross is one of the five decorations for bravery held by Captain Fisher. One of these was won by him during World War II and four during the Korean Conflict. Northrop VP Speaks to Management Club Edgar Schmud, "vice president in charge of engineering of Northrop Aircraft, Inc., will be the principal speaker tonight at the bi-monthly meeting of the Management Club of Northrop's Anaheim Division. Mr. Schmud is head of Northrop's engineering and design activities in connection with Scorpion F-89 production and other aircraft projects. He began his aircraft during World War I and served in an executive capacity for several aircraft companies before joining Northrop in December, 1952. A new leader for the Northrop-Anaheim group will also be elected at the meeting. Approximately 175 personnel who have advanced to supervisory positions under Northrop-Anaheim's merit-seniority promotion program. H. W. Vokes, 706 Juniper Place, Anaheim, the current leader of the group, will preside at the meeting which will be held at the Lakewood Country Club in Lakewood. Buena Park Soldier Training in Japan WITH 1ST CAVALRY DIV. IN JAPAN—Pvt. William R. Oringderfli, whose wife, the former Miss Peggy Joyce Kinney, lives at 5902 Homewood st., Buena Park, Calif., recently arrived in Japan and is serving with the 1st cavalry division. Replacements from the United States are getting battle knowledge from veterans of the Korean conflict during rugged field maneuvers offered by the high school under the direction of Principal William Poulson. Miss Lawson begins work on a show 10 days to two weeks in advance with a series of production meetings. She then attends rehearsals and as dress rehearsal time nears, veteran costumer is securing and fitting the necessary items for the current show. There have been frantic weeks when she's worked on two shows simultaneously and "insane" weeks when she'd done three or four shows at once. Miss Lawson and her staff not only select materials, cut it, fit it and sew it to clothes showgirls, comedians, guest stars and what have you, but her department dyes shoes, makes jewelry, does carpentry. In short, she designs almost everything you see on the people who appear on the show in clothing other than their regular suits or dresses. I learned that Miss Lawson's background is as diversified as her talents. She presided over the costume department for the early NBC "All Star Revues." For the past six seasons, excluding last year, she was associated with the Greek theater and with the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera association. I didn't have time to learn any more for suddenly she stuck some pins into her mouth, the sewing machines began to whirl, and I guessed my interview with Kate Drain Lawson was over. RAMBLIN AROUND... The two Larrys' (Finley and Kolpack) MOP on the Sunset Strip looked like celebrity night at a major studio preview. Never saw so many well known personalities crowded into one small, but cozy, place before. Many of the crowd come from Charlie Morrison's Mo-cambo after the late show. By the way, Ed Wynn and his lovely blond wife, Dorothy, were looking exceptionally happy and healthy as they dance to Eddie Oliver's music at the "Mo" along with Charles Coburn, monacle and all. Charlie Morrison is in Paris right now. Wonder if he's looking for some fresh, new and different talent? It's hard to beat the old-timers such as Harry Richman, who will return to his "real love"—his ranch ... Might as well get them all in while rambling around. Donald Novis is appearing at Charlie Foy's in the valley. This marks his first local engagement in nine years. Get an awful wallop out of Hildegarde "the Chantootsie" who has another week yet in the Terrace room at the Hotel Statler. When she feels that attention is slipping she gives the noisy patron or patrons a good stiff look and practically asks them to shut up! She can get by with it, though for the gal's got a way about her. In certain of her piano numbers, she reminds one of being like a feminine Libra. Members of the building trust class participating in the project Gill Causley (Buena Park Mark Hepp) (Garden Grove Mayne Whitmore (Downey), Lutgen (Downey), Warren Clifford and Robert Anderson Whittier, Ken Vartress and... Buena Park Soldier Training in Japan WITH IST CAVALRY DIV. IN JAPAN—Pvt. William R. Oringderff, whose wife, the former Miss Peggy Joyce Kinney, lives at 5902 Homewood st., Buena Park, Calif., recently arrived in Japan and is serving with the 1st cavalry division. Replacements from the United States are getting battle knowledge from veterans of the Korean conflict during rugged field maneuvers. The 1st cavalry spent 17 months in combat before being rotated out of line in December, 1951. It is now part of the security force for the Japanese islands. Prvt. Oringderff, who entered the army in August, 1952, was previously serving as a rifleman with the 6th armored division at Fort Ord, Calif. He also received his basic training at Fort Ord. In civilian life Oringderff was employed by the Santa Fe railroad in Los Angeles. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Roby, live on route 4, Stockton, Mo. ANNAPOLIS TEXTBOOKS FOR NATIONALISTS TAIPEH (UP)—The Chinese Nationalist navy has received 21 boxes of textbooks as gifts from the U.S. Naval Academy graduating class of 1952 and the U.S. Naval Institute. The gifts, weighing five tons, were presented by Cmdr. Roland Kenney, U.S. assistant naval attaché, who said: "The United States and Free China have a common bond against Communism and in the cause of peace." HILGENFELD MORTUARY National Guard Bureau IMC LINCOLN AVE. New York, NY 10022 Satchell Palge of the St. Louis Browns is the oldest player in the major leagues. According to official records Satch was born Sept. 11, 1908. GARDEN EQUIPMENT Everything to make your gardening easier Power Lawn Mowers Wheelbarrows Garden Carts Hose Reels Hoes—Shovels Rakes—Clippers And Many, Many More Handy Tools & Supplies BOTTS NURSERY 1228 LINCOLN AVE. PHONE ANAHEIM 5450 We GIVE and REDEEM Gold Brnd Stamps THE WINNER — Marilyn Heiman, young Whitier visitor to Anaheim’s newest appliance store, draws the winning numbers at Bob's Appliance store opening in Anaheim. First award was won by G. W. Mack, 312 South West street, Anaheim, second by Wilma Shaffer, 605 South Emily St., and third by L. Berg, 423 Parkway st., Anaheim. (Gazette photo). House Building Project Underway for Fullerton JC Extensive use of glass, an open floor plan with few interiors and a single ridge inside of the usual ceiling tie to support the roof. These are outfitting traits of a house just before the fullerton Junior College. Youthful SA Gang Nabbed for Thefts Another Santa Ana burglary was charged to a small ring of Santa Ana youths by police there as Rex Ewing Wilmot, 21, of 1504 Durant st., was booked at the county jail in connection with entry of the Santa Ana Furniture Co., store on West Fourth st. Feb. 28. So-Ana Boosters To Meet Monday South Anaheim Boosters will meet for a regular session Monday at 8 p.m. at Allen's restaurant, Los Angeles and Water sts. All members are urged to be present as important business matters will be up for consideration, according to President David Lee. Burial Rites Heard For Nancy Rail Burial services were held today for Nancy Ann Rail student at Anaheim Unior school, at Backs, Campbell Kulbars funeral home, with following at Anaheim cemetery. Miss Rail, 128 Cherry St. March 3. President of the Usheree the senior group of the and a member of the Whiteple Methodist church, she been a resident of Anaheim 1945. Her mother and father, Mrs. Virsel C. Rail, survived in addition to a sister, Mr Welks, Davenport, Wash., brother, John Rail, Anahei. Officiating at the service the Rev. Bob Keyorkian, of First Baptist church. John H. Haines Dies in Torrance John Henry Haines, Sr., native of Ohio who came to Ornia a quarter of a century and who had lived in Aunts until a few years ago went to make his home son at 624 Elvira Ave., RB Beach, died early Friday tobor General hospital. To after a prolonged illness. He is survived by one day Mrs. Leah Pemberton of Ana; one son, John Henry Jr. of Redondo Beach; four children and two great children. He was a member Wesley Methodist church. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld Monday at 2 o'clock. Rev. McKinley Walker, pastor of ley church, will officiate a tombment will follow in Abbey Mausoleum. Former Costa Mine Fisherman Free House Building Project Underway Fullerton JC extensive use of glass, an open floor plan with few interwalls and a single ridge inside of the usual ceiling tile to support the roof. These are outfitting traits of a house just below the Fullerton Junior College Building Trades Class of Albert McCormick. It is a "home of tomorrow", he trained, with glass gables, windows, exposed rafters throughout, sliding wall partition and redwood exterior using as part of the design. The house, an annual project of class, was first planned by Rell Simmons (Brea) in 1952. Simmons graduated, McCormick's building trades class over the blueprints, modify some of the features, and the plans for actual construction Lumber was delivered this week. When we complete the project," said McCormick," the student on campus who wins the test of purchase will have to pay the cost of material and connection and the house is his. The owner, of course, will have to furnish his own lot!" he added. The class has annually built a house since 1946, except for the two years. The project changed and the group built medium ticket booth and a sheep shed scheduled to be complete early January, 1954, the house will no "rooms" in the usual place. We are using an open floor kitchen, dining room, living room, undivided, two bedrooms and a bath are included in the class. McCormick stated that the allow for easy expansion. It fits any normal sized lot, measuring 25x40 feet with ample room addition. We have a lot of help from our classes in completing the project. The metals class will help drainage gutters, the electri-class does the wiring, and the economins decorating class in color scheme and interiors." Bob says the overwhelming response to our announcement of the opening of BOB'S APPLIANCES We'll have a lot of help from classes in completing the The metals class will help drainage gutters, the electriclass does the wiring, and the economins decorating class in color scheme and intersaid McCormick. members of the building trades participating in the project Gil Causley (Buena Park), Hepp (Garden Grove), Whitmore (Downey), Mike (Downey), Warren R. Rodrord and Robert Anderson of Tlier, Ken Vartress and Dick herhoff (Anaheim), and Bert ers (Buena Park), Bob Bonand Glen Kadelbach of Fullerusley, Hepp, Whitmore, and formed the drafting team completed final plans for project. MENT make your asier RENT Roller tilizer Spreader Roto-Tiller Renovator Seeder RSERY PHONE ANAHEIM 5450 Brad Stamps BOB QUAST the overwhelming response to our announcement of the opening of BOB'S APPLIANCES was beyond our fondest expectations. The many, many friendly expressions of congratulations, best wishes . . . and floral tributes spurs us on to even greater SERVICE than ever before. Again, we say, sincerely . . . THANK YOU. Bob's APPLIANCES "We Make Life Easier For the Housewife" 306 N. Los Angeles St.—Annaheim Phone Anaheim 250 Burial Rites Held For Nancy Rail Burial services were held yesterday for Nancy Rail, senior student at Anaheim Union High School, at Backs, Campbell and Kulbars funeral home, with burial following at Anaheim cemetery, Miss Rail, 128 Cherry st., died March 3. President of the Usherettes and the senior group of the YWCA and a member of the White Temple Methodist church, she has been a resident of Anaheim since 1945. Her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Virsel C. Rail, survive her addition to a sister, Mrs. Lois Welks, Davenport, Wash., and a brother, John Rail, Anaheim. Officiating at the services was Rev. Bob Kevorkian, pastor of First Baptist church. John H. Haines Dies in Torrance John Henry Haines, Sr., 91, a native of Ohio who came to California a quarter of a century ago and who had lived in Anaheim until a few years ago when he went to make his home with his son at 624 Elvira Ave., Redondo Beach, died early Friday at Harbor General hospital, Torrance, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leah Pemberton of Santa Ana; one son, John Henry Haines, r. of Redondo Beach; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Jesley Methodist church. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel Sunday at 2 o'clock. Rev. William McKinley Walker, pastor of Wesley church, will officiate and enmbment will follow in Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. Early History of Santa Ana, Book Dealing Reviewed by Attorney Reviewing his book dealing with early history of Santa Ana, Attorney Charles D. Swanner of that city was speaker at the regular luncheon meeting of the Orange County Bar association Friday. President Alvin M. Drumm presided over the meeting, held in the meeting room of the Orange County Title Co. Announcement was made at the meeting by H. Rodger Howell, chairman of the election committee, that delegates and alternates for the coming state bar convention had been selected. Delegates named were Clarence Sprague, Delbert Larsh, Frank L. Bowman, all of Santa Ana; and Charles Bauer of Huntington Beach. Alternates are Claude Owens of Anaheim, Walter Chaffee of Fullerton, Fred Johnston and Robert Corfman of Santa Ana. Swanner's book, soon to be off the press, deals in narrative style with early days of the county seat and with prominent incidents and personalities of the period from 1869, when the city was founded, to the year 1910. The famed hase horse, Silkwood; the "fastest human" of the day, Tom Morris; the old-time bicycle races over the kite-shaped track from Santa Ana to Orange, to Prospect avenue, thence to Tustin and back to Santa Ana, is recalled, said Swanner. The book, he stated, brings out the humorous happenings of these historic incidents. Also covered is the one and only mob-lynching of a killer, who was hung from a sycamore tree at Fourth and Sycamore sts., present site of the Rankin Department store. This happened in 1892. The old street car, powered with a gas engine, variously known as "the dummy" and "the peanut roaster," which operated between Santiago creek bridge, Santa Ana, and the Orange plaza, also has a place in the new book, Swanner said. Series of Thefts Hits Santa Ana Mrs. Mary Lee Von Lentz, $10 W. 19th st., Santa Ana, clerk in Buffum's book store, reported that her wallet, containing $65, was stolen from her purse in a desk at the book store. Burglary of a parked automobile belonging to Gene A. Haury, El Toro marine, cost Haury and three fellow marines the loss of clothing valued at $52. Sgt. Graviel Campbell, El Toro marine, laid a $20 bill on the bar at the Balboa Club cafe, 318 E. Fourth st., to pay for a beer. Then he turned his head to converse with a companion. Anego standing next to him at the bar, took the $20 bill, paid for his own beer, collected the change and left the cafe before Sgt. Campbell finished his conversation. Albert Rudy Celaya, 10:21 Gilbert st., Anaheim reported theft of two hub caps worth $8 from his car, parked on a lot at 117 Spurgeon st. Aaron Tony Roberts of Santa Ana drove a truck over a dirt road into the new subdivision or Santana, Inc., on N. Bristol st., and loaded 200 worth of lumber into the vehicle. ANAHEIM RADIATOR REPAIR Rear Crowell Olds 252 North Los Angeles St. PHONE 329 Former Costa Mesa fisherman freed of Grand Theft Although most of his witnesses were scattered and could not be court, William T. Nevitt, former Costa Mesa fisherman who was charged with grand theft in connection with an auto loan of 777 and a check for $375 which passed at O.W. Richards' Lido market, was freed by a jury Thursday evening in superior court. Attorney Samuel Hurwitz of Orge, defended Nevitt, who testified that the check which he ised in an emergency because of illness in his family in Vermont, was not drawn with the purpose defrauding Roberts or the bank. He had notified the bank the situation, he said. Bank officials denied receiving such notice. The jury after deliberating early five hours, returned a verdict of not guilty in Judge Raymond Thompson's court. Nevitt is now dealer in an establishment in Las Vegas. Shell fresh or frozen shrimps slit down the back to remove vein; cook in a little butter margarine to which finely diced onion and parsley have been added. Serve for lunch with crusty ils and a green salad. ... Big Chief Casey ... MEDICINE MAN BECKHAM SAYUM... INDIAN ALWAYS GO-UM HUNTING IN SPRING—TRAVEL FAR—HEAP MUCH FUN PALEFACE SAME—HE TAKE-UM VACATION— BE SURE AND BRING-UM CAR FOR SERVICE BEFORE TRIP — NO TROUBLE ON TRIP — LOTS FUN MARCH SPECIALS REGULAR: $22.85 VALVE JOB On Any 6 Cyl. 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