anaheim-gazette 1953-07-09

7. Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1953 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA PLACENTIAN DECORATED—Second Lt. Glenn R. Yokum (right) of Placentia, Calif., receives the Silver Star from Maj. Gen. Arthur G. Trudeau, commander of the 7th Infantry Division in Korea. Son of A. E. Yokum (mother deceased), Route 1, Box M4, the lieutenant won the award for outstanding bravery under heavy enemy fire. Adopted Children Assn. to Hold Annual Picnic Gus G. Asplin Dies at Home Gus G. Aspellin, 66, a native of Sweden, died unexpectedly Mon- Adopted Children Assn. to Hold Annual Picnic Adopted children and their adoptive parents will hold their annual picnic July 12 at Garfield Park in South Pasadena between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. under the sponsorship of the Adopted Children's Association. Any adoptive parent and their adopted children are welcome to attend the picnic, whether or not they are members of the association, according to Herbert M. Boyar, member of the board of directors and picnic chairman. For the children, prizes games, races, balloons, ice cream and soft drinks will be provided free. As a special feature, Bozo the Clown will entertain. Free coffee will be provided and soft drinks will be on sale for adults. Picnic areas will be marked off for various towns and localities so friends can easily meet. Alchemy, the futile attempt to make gold out of the baser metals, can be traced over a period of 1000 years. Gus G. Asplin Dies at Home Gus G. Aspelin, 66, a native of Sweden, died unexpectedly Monday at his home, 808 W. Broadway, Anaheim. He had lived in the United States for 50 years and in Anaheim since 1920. He was a member of the Anaheim American Legion Post and the Farm Bureau. He served in World War I. He is survived by his wife, Martha B. Aspelin; three sisters, Mrs. John Nelson of Bristol, Conn., Mrs. Annie Waibel of Sweden, and Mrs. Hildur Schultz of Alameda, Calif., and a brother, Charles of Hartford, Conn. Funeral services for Mr. Aspelin will be held at 2:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary with the Rev. A. J. Casebeer officiating. The American Legion Post will be in charge of the service. The remains will be sent to Oakland for interment in the family mausoleum. Signs along our highways are posted to warn you of dangers ahead, advises the National Automobile club. Read them, heed them, and keep yourself safe. Mrs. Velma Kline Dies at Age 86 Mrs. Velma L. Kline, 86, native of Pennsylvania and resident of Fullerton since 1931, died at home, 809 W. Amerige, Fulton, Monday. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Oscar L. Hughes of Lorton; and a brother, Herbert Wagner of Milton, Pa. Mrs. Kline was a member Anaheim First Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be ducted at 11 a.m., today in chapel of Backs, Campbell Kaulbars mortuary with the Heirman Mees Meyer of Fullerton officiating. Entombment will low in Melrose Abbey mausoleum. In conformance with recently enacted California law... In conformance with recently enacted California law... All Bank of America branches will be CLOSED ON SATURDAY Starting July 11, 1953 Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Valencia Market Impacts of Other Fruit Sales Los Angeles, July 3—The impact of increasingly heavy arrivals of deciduous fruits, melons and dates, plus a lower trend on all size Southern California valencias which now make up the bulk of shipments, resulted in a decline on oranges during week ending July 4. Medium large size valencias continued daring good prices but the low values on the more abundant small sizes pulled the average down to the level of $3.70 box f.o.b., 30c less than last week. Sales were slightly below those for the same fruit sent to observe a long 4th of July day. Marketing organizations recommended the diversion of extremely small size valencias to pressing channels where anticidious returns should be greater those for the same fruit sent to fresh market. This action is part of shippers would aid fresh market and keep pace with current demand for oranges used in producing canned juice, generally strong demand conceived to prevail for California valencias during the week but with holiday purchases completed, sales demand slackened in the spots and an easier trend developed despite extremely favorable weather in most areas of nation. For the third consecutive week, prices showed a substantial advance to about $7.85 Ikes Empty-Handed At End of Charter Fishing Cruise It was albacore or nothing according to the agreement made by ten local fishermen last week when they chartered the "Agnes K." a 46-foot diesel job, and made the first run of the season from the 19th street pier at Newport. So the fishermen, all members of the Anaheim Izaak Walton League, came home empty-handed. "It was really only a prospecting trip," says Roy Field, spokesman for the group, and added that by next week the albacore ought to be running well. This is the third year in a row that the party has chartered a boat for the season. Last year, 17 trips were made. This year they expect to fish every Tuesday. Last week's all-day run took them 18 miles beyond Catalina Island. Included in the initial fishing party were Roy Field, Dick Martin, Sam Landa of Brea, Dave Newhouse of Santa Ana canyon, Pop Lund, Fred Robbins, Henry Du Bois, Denny Diaz, Pop Dinkler and Jim Blohm. Farmer’s Insurance Group Purchases American Auto Club The recent purchase of the American Automobile club by the Farmers Insurance Group was announced by local agent Robert L. Martin of 433 W. Center street. Complete club service will be nationwide and facilities will be available through the 56 branch offices. Pvt. Pete Marquez With 24th Inf. WITH THE 24TH INFANTRY DIV. IN JAPAN—Pvt. Pete G. Marquez, son of Mrs. Fanny G. Marquez (father deceased) of Buena Park, Calif., is now serving with the 24th Infantry Division in Japan. Roy Schumaker Now in Alaska WITH U. S. FORCES ALASKA—Pvt. Roy A. Shur whose wife, Fay, lives at Crescent ave., Buena Park, recently arrived in Alaska for duty with the Alaska General at Fort Richardson. Private Shumaker, son o Farmer's Insurance Group Purchases American Auto Club The recent purchase of the American Automobile club by the Farmers Insurance Group was announced by local agent Robert L. Martin of 433 W. Center street. Complete club service will be nationwide and facilities will be available through the 56 branch claims offices, the 700 district offices and 6,600 local agencies of the Group. This purchase was heralded as a real forward step in making available club service to the more than one million and a half Farmers' policyholders. Pvt. Pete Marquez With 24th Inf. WITH THE 24TH INFANTRY DIV. IN JAPAN—Pvt. Pete G. Marquez, son of Mrs. Fanny G. Marquez (father deceased) of Buena Park, Calif., is now serving with the 24th Infantry Division in Japan. Marquez, a member of the 21st Infantry regiment, entered the Army in December 1952 and received his basic training at Fort Ord, Calif. In civilian life, he attended Anaheim (Calif.) High school. Roy Schumaker Now in Alaska WITH U. S. FORCES ALASKA—Pvt. Roy A. Shur whose wife, Fay, lives at Crescent ave., Buena Park, recently arrived in Alaska for a city with the Alaska General at Fort Richardson. Private Shumaker, son of Mrs. James Shumaker of tumka, Okla., entered the in December 1952 and was stationed at Fort Ord, Calif. In civilian life he was ened as a truck driver by the Fisher Logging company of ka, Calif. COME IN AND SEE NEW '53 DUAL-STREET BIGGER! ROOMIER! NEW POWER STEER BIGGER! ROOMIER! There’s plenty of room for everybody in the 1953 Pontiac’s new longer, loveller, roomier bodies with two inches more leg room in the rear, one inch in front. Come in and see the new 1953 Dual-Streak Pontiac...loveller than ever, more comfortable than ever! NEW POWER STEERING Parking’s a snap...those tough corners to straighten out...and driving a even more fun—especially for the womens family. Come on in and try Pontiac’s contribution to effortless driving. Pontiac Power Steering*. NEW LONGER WHEELBASE! You’re going to love the “feel” of the new Pontiac’s ride with new 122 inch wheelbase. Pontiac handles better—hugs the road better. Come on in and see for yourself. Drive the great new 1953 Dual-Streak Pontiac soon! We can hardly wait and see the brand restyled from bum new features you ever built! Come DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR CASEY-BECKHAM 336 S. LOS ANGELES ST.—ANAHEIM—PHONE 4012 "A GOOD DEAL AND First Jamboree Scouts to Arrive Sunday Morning First contingents totaling more than 800 youths and their leaders for the Third National Boy Scout Jamboree will detrain at the Southern Pacific Station in Puente early next Sunday morning (July 12) to be greeted in colorful Early California style. Two special trains from Portland, Oregon, each carrying approximately 420 Scout delegates, will comprise the Sunday arrivals. During the following five-day period a total of 86 trains over various lines will bring some 36,000 of the 50,000 participants for the big Jamboree July 17-23 at Irvine Ranch. The people of Puente, one of the Southland's oldest communities, plan to welcome the two Southern Pacific trains. Citizens will be out in gay costumes, with a Spanish band, sheriff's posse and other attractions in the early-day tradition. The first train is due at Puente at 7:45 a.m., and the second at 8:45 a.m., California Daylight Time. Kwikset Souvenir Screwdriver Keys Made for Scouts Kwikset Locks, Inc., is manufacturing 50,000 screwdrivers shaped like keys, which are being turned over to Boy Scouts in the county for "swapping" items at the Boy Scout Jamboree this month. Boy Schumaker Now in Alaska WITH U. S. FORCES IN ALASKA—Pvt. Roy A. Shumaker, rose wife, Fay, lives at 4741 escent ave., Buena Park, Calif.,ently arrived in Alaska for duw with the Alaska General Depot Fort Richardson. Private Shumaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shumaker of Wenka, Okla., entered the Army December 1952 and was last stationed at Fort Ord, Calif. In civilian life he was employed as a truck driver by the J. W. Sher Logging company of Eurea, Calif. David C. Otero Gets Alaska Duty WITH U. S. FORCES IN ALASKA—Pvt. David C. Otero, whose wife, Josephine, lives at 333½ E. Truslow, Fullerton, recently arrived in Alaska for duty with the Alaska General Depot at Fort Richardson. Private Otero, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Otero, 205½ E. Truslow, Fullerton, Calif., entered the Army in December 1952 and was last stationed at Fort Ord, Calif. In civilian life he was employed by the Brea-Valley Processing company, in Brea. Kwikset Souvenir Screwdriver Keys Made for Scouts Kwikset Locks, Inc., is manufacturing 50,000 screwdrivers shaped like keys, which are being turned over to Boy Scouts in the county for "swapping" items at the Boy Scout Jamboree this month. The brass finished key-screw-drivers are imprinted with the words "Boy Scouts of America." "53 Jamboree." On the reverse side is the Kwikset label and the words "Anahelm, Calif." Boy Scout officials in the county are distributing them. D SEE THE GREAT STREAK PONTIAC! POWER STEERING! SPECTACULAR NEW POWER STEERING! a snap... those tough corners seem ten out... and driving a Pontiac is fun—especially for the women of the time on in and try Pontiac's great new on to effortless driving... new power Steering*. SPECTACULAR NEW OVER-ALL PERFORMANCE! The beautiful new 1953 Dual-Streak Pontiac has high-compression power and Dual-Range* performance that will knock your hat off. Come on in and drive the new Pontiac. It's a great General Motors masterpiece! *Optional at extra cost. We can hardly wait for you to come into our showroom and see the brand new Pontiac. It's BEAUTIFULLY restyled from bumper to bumper with a list of wonderful new features you'll love. It's the greatest new Pontiac ever built! Come on in and drive it soon! DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR YOU CAN'T BEAT A PONTIAC! BICKHAM PONTIAC "A GOOD DEAL AND A GOOD DEAL MORE." OPEN EVS. TIL 10 P.M.