anaheim-gazette 1953-04-30

29 YEARS AGO—Aaron Schultz Furniture Co. 29 years of service to the area. Above stores in Anaheim and Long Beach are celebrating the Anaheim store. (Gazette photo.) Hand Quicker than the Eye, Junior Magician Proves First you see it then you don’t when Johnny Faessel, Anaheim’s junior magician goes into his act. To prove that the hand is quicker than the eye, golf balls appear from nowhere, coins vanish, a real rabbit appears—not from anything as prosaic as a hat — but from a flaming pan. And all this with the audience grouped comfortably near. although he works in long sleeves, he assures the audience that he could do the tricks just as well in a t-shirt. He emphasizes that his eardricks are done without the aid of trick cards but rather with any fairly new deck that lie has purchased at a drug store or five-and-ten. Four Shows Weekly The juvenile wizard of magic, Anniversary Powered FL AF Day Fea In conjunction with annual observance ofces day, to be held May 11-17 at militarions across the nation ed services will comm very special birthday, anniversary of powero First you see it then you don’t when Johnny Faessel, Anaheim’s junior magician goes into his act. To prove that the hand is quicker than the eye, golf balls appear from nowhere, coins vanish, a real live rabbit appears—not from anything as prosaic as a hat — but from a flaming pan. And all this with the audience grouped comfortably near. Johnny has been performing magic tricks for the past three years and this week at the ripe age of 17, has been taken into the International Brotherhood of Magicians under the sponsorship of television’s queen of magic, Dell O’Dell. Sell-Taught John’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Faessel of 500 North Clementine at, know of no other magicians even remotely connected with their family and have been amazed at the success John has had with his magic. He became interested in this phase of show business while watching TV and read everything he could find on the subject at the public library. He haunted a trick shop in Santa Ana to inspect the latest mechanical devices of the trade and to talk with other magic enthusiasts. Then began long practice sessions in front of a mirror to improve the natural dexterity of his fingers and to perform techniques of presentation required by the many different types of magic now a part of his repertoire. He is entirely self-taught. The youngster first performed for family and friends and then was a featured attraction at many a local party, holding the audience spellbound every time. As demand for his appearance threatened his school work, he decided to put his show on a professional basis and book his act on some short of a schedule, charging a fee for the entertainment. That is when little sister Joan got into the act. She is the beauty of the family and lends glamour by assisting the man of mystery at each performance. John now goes through his half hour act impeccably tailored in a tuxedo. He has acquired two trunkfuls of props. As some of these can be used only once and he is constantly adding new wrinkles to the performance, he estimates that the entire act now represents an investment of $700. But John uses no mirrors and although he works in long sleeves, he assures the audience that he could do the tricks just as well in a t-shirt. He emphasizes that his card tricks are done without the aid of trick cards but rather with any fairly new deck that he has purchased at a drug store or five-and-ten. Four Shows Weekly The juvenile wizard of magic, as he bills himself, averages four shows weekly for club groups, churches and schools throughout Orange county. He has given a number of gratis performances at the Corona naval hospital and plans to continue these as long as the patients want him to. John’s bag of tricks falls into three categories—sleight-of-hand, mechanical, and illusion. He is currently enjoying great success with hypnotism. He finds that children enjoy the live rabbit “gimmick” the most. Men go for the card tricks in a big way while women seem to prefer the routine where silk handkerchiefs appear from thin air. Both John and his sister admit to being a little nervous before each performance and the bigger audience, too more nervous they get. But this only serves to improve the act. They are scheduled to appear on TV as guests of Dell O’Dell. Since this will be their biggest audience yet, the show really ought to be something to watch. Kirkland Rites Held Last Friday Mrs. Eda Lillian Kirkland, 62, a native of Illinois, who came to California 43 years ago and who has lived in Southern California during the entire period, died Wednesday in the harbor general hospital at Torrance after an extended illness. Her last residence was 22219 Salmon ave., Long Beach. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. R. W. Latta, Mrs. A. S. Horton and Mrs. E. E. Cook, all of Long Beach; one brother, Edgar Bivin of Compton; two sisters, Mrs. Nanny Jones of Whittier, and Mrs. Joe Hinsey of Los Angeles and six grandchildren. In conjunction with an annual observance of Arts day, to be held May 11-17 at military installations across the nation, ed services will commemorate special birthday anniversary of power. It was Dec. 17, 1903 fisherman’s shanties Hawk, N.C., that the driven man carrying made its historic 12-second launch an industry to become America’s fastest manufacturing purse. Maj. Gen. Alfred Jr., commanding Fourth has been named by the defense as the area order to coordinate armies observances in the eight states of California, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Arizona and Geneva is encouraging observers airplane’s 50th anniversary of the armed forces gram. As military installation services throw open to the public for open armed services day, will be able to look at the years and take stairs new machine and what in modern life and its importance in efforts to maintain peace. At air force base, nations and army fields, will see on display so latest jet fighters and huge cargo aircraft such which have sustained volume of Korean airlion planes and helices as are in service in Korea tillery spotting, rescue and air evacuation work. Where possible, train of jet aircraft will provide for communities; civil observances held. Absolute zero, the which in theory all matterivity ceases, occurs at grees below Fahrenheit. got into the act. She is the beauty of the family and lends glamour by assisting the man of mystery at each performance. John now goes through his half hour act impeccably tailored in a tuxedo. He has acquired two trunkfuls of props. As some of these can be used only once and he is constantly adding new wrinkles to the performance, he estimates that the entire act now represents an investment of $700. But John uses no mirrors and Beach. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. R. W. Latta, Mrs. A. S. Horton and Mrs. E. E. Cook, all of Long Beach; one brother, Edgar Blivin of Compton; two sisters, Mrs. Nanny Jones of Whittier, and Mrs. Joe Hinsey of Los Angeles and six grandchildren. Single Charge to Cover All 1953 Fees at Orange County Fair "Adopting a new policy of a 'single charge' to include admission to the grounds as well as to all officially sponsored entertainment features, ticket prices for admission to main gate were set this week for the coming 1953 Orange County Fair scheduled for Aug. 11-16, inclusive. The single charge, according to Fair Manager Bob Fullenwider, will be 75 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 12 years of age. This one price will include admission to the grounds and, at no extra charge, admission to the horse show performances, the ostrich races and all other entertainment events. "We have adopted this single charge policy," said Roy Edwards of Orange, president of the $2nd District Agricultural Association sponsoring the annual fairder to give families the chance to visit the fair more and enjoying the many al and entertainment. The minimum expense." The fair's board of this week also establishes for indoor commercial space at one dollar a seat which is the same rate last year. Manager Fullenwider manages the management has tunate in again securing icees of Harry Macrasa. Alia to supervise the Fair for this seasons' fair well-known local florist signer of float and flora has built the Orange Co flower show into one of popular attractions on the and one of the finest its kind to be seen in California. Construction on the County Fair's new outdoor phitheater is now in stages. Fullenwider concludes week on the project with of the State Division projects. The amphitheatre will have an ultimate capacity of 9000, is to be in time for the coming It will be used for present stage entertainment during fair and will be available term use by organizers county as una other tae the fairgrounds." Aaron-Schultz Stores Observe 29th Birthday Aaron Schultz Furniture Co. of Long Beach and 301 W. Center st., Anaheim, is celebrating 29 years of service to this area by announcing the greatest sale event of its history, Stanley A. Wise, newly appointed local manager, said today. This great event has been planned as a "thank you" by the Schultz organization in appreciation of the confidence and following given them by the people of the area for the past 29 years. Wise explained. From a small beginning, Aaron Schultz and his organization have grown from a one-man operation to its present position as the largest single-ownership retail home furnishings firm in Southern California. The Schultz firm is famous, Wise said, for the quality of its merchandise, having for many years featured the most famous lines in the home furnishings field. William Henry Harrison was the oldest man to become President of the United States, being 68 when he took office. Powered Flight AF Day Feature In conjunction with the fourth annual observance of Armed Forces day, to be held the week of May 11-17 at military installations across the nation, the armed services will commemorate a very special birthday, the 50th anniversary of powered flight. It was Dec. 17, 1903, over the fisherman's shanties of Kitty Hawk, N.C., that the first power driven man-carrying machine made its historic 12 second flight. Launching an industry that was to become America's second-largest manufacturing pursuit. Maj. Gen. Alfred A. Kessler, Jr., commanding Fourth air force, has been named by the secretary of defense as the area commander to coordinate armed forces observances in the eight western states of California, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Nevada and Arizona and General Kessler is encouraging observances of the airplane's 50th anniversary as part of the armed forces day program. As military installations of all services throw open their gates to the public for open house on armed services day, Americans will be able to look back over the years and take stock of this new machine and what it means in modern life and its tremendous importance in the nation's efforts to maintain power for peace. At air force base, naval air stations and army fields, the public will see on display some of the latest jet fighters and bombers, huge cargo aircraft such as those which have sustained the great volume of Korean airlift cargo, liaison planes and helicopters such as are in service in Korea, for artillery spotting, rescue operations and air evacuation work. Where possible, training flights of jet aircraft will provide flyovers for communities where major civil observances are being held. Absolute zero, the point at which in theory all molecule activity ceases, occurs at 459.6 degrees below Fahrenheit. TV LANGSO SERVICE—SAF 616 N. Los Angeles St 22 Miles per Average of 25 cars in 1953 Mobilgas Economy Run Average of 25 cars in 1953 Mobilgas Economy Run Here's How Your Favorite Performed (These figures represent the best mileage of each make) MILES PER GALLON Chrysler New Yorker 17.74 De Soto Firestone V.B 20.92 Dodge V.B 23.41 Ford Customline 27.03 Hudson SuperJet 25.42 Kaiser Manhattan 22.27 Lincoln Capri 19.94 Mercury Monterey 23.15 Nash Ambassador 22.54 Packard Clipper 18.67 Plymouth Granbock 22.83 Studebaker Champion 26.86 SPECIAL LIGHTWEIGHT CLASS Henry J Corsair 28.25 Nash Rambler Super 25.37 Cover All ge County Fair District Agricultural Association sponsoring the annual fair," in order to give families the advantage of visiting the fair more than once and enjoying the many educational and entertainment features at minimum expense." The fair's board of directors this week also established rates for indoor commercial exhibit space at one dollar a square foot, which is the same rate as charged last year. Manager Fullenwider announces the management has been fortunate in again securing the services of Harry Macres of Santa Ana to supervise the Flower Show for this seasons' fair. Macres, well-known local florist and designer of float and floral displays, has built the Orange County Fair's flower show into one of the most popular attractions on the grounds and one of the finest events of its kind to be seen in Southern California. Construction on the Orange County Fair's new outdoor amphitheater is now in preliminary stages. Fullenwider conferred last week on the project with officials of the State Division or Architects. The amphitheater, which will have an ultimate seating capacity of 9000, is to be completed in time for the coming 1953 fair. It will be used for presentation of stage entertainment during the fair and will be available for interim use by organizations in the county as other facilities on the fairgrounds. 8 Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1933 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA So. Cal. Trout Season Opening Set for May 2 More than 200,000 catchable sized trout have been planted in Southern California waters for the opening of the season May 2, the outing bureau of the Automobile club of Southern California said today. The department of fish and game has been planting fish since the close of last season. Anglers are advised that sustained fishing is difficult to provide because waters are small in size compared to the number of anglers utilizing them. Low waters may be expected in streams and lakes for the opening, which is one hour before sunrise. The season will not open until May 30, in 11 northern counties—Tuolumne, Alpine, Calavoras, Amadar, El Dorado, Plager, Nevada, Sierra, Plumas, Lassen and Del Norte. EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOUR GARDENING EASIER! PLANT NOW ROSES IRIS CHRYSANTHEMUMS FUCHSIAS FERNS Power Lawn Mowers Wheelbarrows Plastic Hose Hose Reels Bird Baths and Others BOTTS NURSERY 1228 LINCOLN AVE. PHONE ANAHEIM 5450 We GIVE and REDEEM Gold Bond Stamps 22.28 es per Gallon! AGAIN, the results of the Mobilgas Economy Run demonstrate the high economy potential of modern cars, even when driving at maximum legal speeds under identical competitive conditions. WHO WON WHAT! (based on industry price classes)—CLASS A, Ford Customline 6, 27.03 mpg; CLASS B, Hudson Jet, 22.05 mpg; CLASS C, Dodge V-8, 23.41 mpg; CLASS D, Studebaker Land Cruiser, AGAIN, the results of the Mobilgas Economy Run demonstrate the high economy potential of modern cars, even when driving at maximum legal speeds under identical competitive conditions. WHO WON WHAT! (based on industry price classes)—CLASS A, Ford Customline 6, 27.03 mpg; CLASS B, Hudson Jet, 22.05 mpg; CLASS C, Dodge V-8, 23.41 mpg; CLASS D, Studebaker Land Cruiser, 22.88 mpg; CLASS E, Nash Ambassador, 22.54 mpg; CLASS F, Nash Ambassador Custom, 21.11 mpg; CLASS G, Lincoln Capri, 19.94 mpg; Special Lightweight, Henry J Corsair 4, 28.25 mpg. The Sweepstakes winner was the Ford Customline 6 with 27.03 mpg. THE RUGOED, 1206-Mile COURSE wound through and over a most dramatic and tortuous route. From Los Angeles it covered the 548 miles through hot San Joaquin Valley and over the towering Sierra Nevadas to Reno. The second day, the caravan pushed through and over mountains to Boise, Idaho. Then came the final leg to spectacular Sun Valley. In the 1206 miles were experienced maximums of altitude—from 19' to 7400'; temperatures ranging from near freezing to nearly 100°. GASOLINES WERE STRICTLY STOCK—Drivers used Mobilgas or Mobilgas Special (premium). Regular Mobiloil protected the engines of all cars in the Run. IT WAS OFFICIAL—was sanctioned by the Contest Board, American Automobile Association. All cars were certified strictly stock; two A.A.A. observers rode in each car to assure that all rules were obeyed. Another EXTRA FRIENDLY SERVICE sponsored by your Mobilgas Dealer and General Petroleum