anaheim-gazette 1953-12-03

OBLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) By WALDO HUNTER, P.S.B. Latent within us all is the primordial urge to sit in the friendly glow of an open fire. This vestigial link with our cave-dwelling ancestors, who kindled huge fires not to cook with but to fend off the bitter cold and the predatory beasts, is a natural one. And it keeps a lot of brick mason today from selling apples in the streets. For a few more years, at least. If you see a brick mason today driving a Cadillac you may be sure he didn't borrow it to run away from the sheriff. He bought it after putting in a fireplace for some struggling yachtsman down at Newport Beach. Anyway, the Christmas holiday season approucheth crowded along a little top hurriedly, as usual, with the old-fashioned tinkling of the sleigh bells already muted by the harsh jungling of cash registers. But nonetheless, at this season the fireplace takes its rightful place in any home, be it splenid or humble. Although our house (a tract job) is right tightly built, good for at least 15 years, and comfortably heated by a wall furnace which can drive us out into the street by a simple flick of the switch, we just HAD to have a fireplace. Roast chestnuts, pop corn, set a spell by the hearth, and all that sort of thing. So now we have one, adding im- Although our house (a tract job) is right tightly built, good for at least 15 years, and comfortably heated by a wall furnace which can drive us out into the street by a simple flick of the switch, we just HAD to have a fireplace. Roast chestnuts, pop corn, set a spell by the hearth, and all that sort of thing. So now we have one, adding immeasurably to the comfort and well-being of a certain brick mason I know, and also to the material gain of a certain banker whom I don't know, and don't especially want to know. And what do we have? A huge brick thing in one end of the living room with an insatiable maw ever demanding of more wood. We didn't want one of those modern air-circulating types of fireplace. Just an old-fashioned one, with no gas jet "log starter" or any gimmicks of that kind. So, on those cold, blustery, rainy nights when the wind howls at the casements and when the outside temperature plummets to almost 40, we pile high on the hearth. Old pieces of two-by-fours, broken boards and loose stud-ends scrounged from various building sites and start the cheery fire. In no time at all we have our own little holocaust raging in one end of the room, with a cat shriveled up on the rug before the hearth in the best, qualit old New England style, with the good wife standing by on the alert with a fire extinguisher, while I attempt to beat the flames down a bit with a seven-foot poker. The boy, having observed this cozy ritual before, has long since given up the idea of roasting popcorn at the hearth and sits aloof and safe on a couch, free of the fire zone, grimly munching Crackerjacks. Meanwhile, neighbors across the way peer from behind parted curtains, see flames spurtting five feet high from our chimney and say, "well, that crackpot has got his West Coast Bessemer steel plant going again." But in a few minutes it is all over, and the house again grows cold. We then revert to more modern techniques in household heating, reaffirm our faith in the Gas Company, make a mental note to take our little boy out to a drive-in theatre for some hot-margarined popcorn the very next Adolf Schoepe, president of Kwikset Locks, Inc., of Anaheim, last week gave the St. Jude Hospital Fund Raising committee a check for $20,000 on behalf of the Kwikset Charitable Foundation. The foundation was established some time ago by Kwikset to serve and support worthwhile charitable organizations. Because of Kwikset's tax status, the foundation's officers have been able to set aside the funds for the public benefit. In making the presentation of the check, Schoepe said, "we are dedicating this check to the communities in which our employees live. We feel money expended for worthwhile projects in our own communities will serve the people of this area as well as, or better than, any other way the charitable foundation might allocate it." The foundation's funds—which under the tax laws irrevocably are set aside for charities and other public purposes—may not be used by Kwikset for business purposes. The Kwikset Charitable Foundation fund is administered by a board of trustees, which is selected from Kwikset employees. Board Chosen to Seek Hospital in Anaheim Community Chest Drive on Brink of Goal Anaheim Community Chest still hovering on the brink ofcess in the fund drive for $30 and has only $1175 to collect pledges are paid, according to W. Jordan, president. The nouncement was made in 7 day night's board meeting. Because of the comparative small amount yet to collect, heim has lost its chance to first in the county to reach per cent. Jordan said Yorba da was the first to go over top, followed by Laguna B and Newport Harbor chests. Since soliciting teams concluded their work, Jordan requested that any Anaheim residents who have not contacted, or who wish to do the Chest a Christmas gift, or take contributions to Aheim Branch of Bank of America, Anahelm Branch of Security-First National Bank or Sm Reafsnyer Furniture Co., N. Los Angeles st. Citations were prepared more than 500 volunteer wom who aided in the drive. Bob R headed the committee which Warning: Tax Deadline Dec. 10 With just one week remaining before the Dec. 10 deadline for payment of the first half of Orange county property taxes, County Tax Collector Don Mozley announced that only about one-sixth of the tax money is in. Mozley announced that collections through November totaled $4,337,706.71. Total amount billed was $26,744,624.30. The tax office will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 and any mail payments must be postmarked on or before that hour, the tax collector said. THANKSGIVING REUNION Mrs. Emma Price of 206 S. Olive street shared a family reunion at the home of her son, Emery Eberhardt of Van Nuys. About 30 family members attended. Mrs. Price made the trip with her daughter, Mrs. Esther Eberhardt. A daughter was born Nov. 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Honaker, 117 N. Olive street in St. Joseph's hospital. Board Chosen to Seek Hospital in Anaheim Area A class "A" hospital for Anaheim was declared a certainty this week following election of a permanent board of directors for the Mother Colony Hospital association with Adolf Schoepe as president. Schoepe, president of Kwikset Locks Inc., was elected through unanimous action of the newly-chosen seven-man board of directors. The group announced no fund raising drive will be undertaken while the Fullerton hospital group seeks to raise money. Directors said, however, that plans are now under way to gain government tax exemption during the remainder of the year on contributions for the Mother Colony Hospital project. An invitation was extended to all physicians and dentists in the Anaheim area to take part in planning the local hospital group and in aiding in the fund drive when it is launched, probably next year. Chosen to serve with Schoepe during the coming year were: Louis Hoskins, Mrs. Martha Schumacher and A.J. Schutte, vice-presidents. Other board members are Mrs. Hazel D. Loudon, Fred Krein and Oscar Schultz. Bill Walker was named secretary; Dick Gay, treasurer; Claude Owens, legal advisor and Clyde Cromer, chairman of the industrial solicitation committee. Funeral Thursday For Mrs. Miller A resident in Anaheim since 1904, Mrs. Katharina Miller, of 10502 Harbor Blvd., passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, in St. seph's hospital, Santa Ana. She is survived by three grandchildren: Mrs. Mildred Fogat-Oceanside; Irving Milbrat-Fullerton; and Robert Mill Fort Ord, Cal. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, in Backs, Campbell Kaulbars chapel, Anaheim, Rev Edwin H. Pflug, pastor Zion Lutheran church, official Interment will follow in Vista cemetery. Mrs. Miller was a member Zion Lutheran church Ladies' society, Anaheim. OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM HEM GAZETTE ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1890 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 1953 Contract Let for New Anaheim Jr. High School Plant The proposed $1,900,000 Anaheim Junior High School moved a step nearer this week with the awarding Tuesday night of a contract for construction of part of the plant. Winner of the contract, let Tuesday night by the Anaheim High School Board of Trustees, was the Brewer Webb Construction Co. of Long Beach. The Brewer and Webb bid was $900,400 for construction which includes a gymnasium. It was the lowest of eight bids opened at the meeting. Board members noted there was only $52,000 difference between the highest and lowest bids. Work will begin within five days of the signing of the contract. Completion of the plant is set for Sept. 1, 1954, which will put it in use for the 1954-55 school year. Construction will cost approximately $11.90 per foot. An eventual enrollment of 900 students is anticipated. The Brewer and Webb company, which specializes in construction, has completed than a score of school buildings in Long Beach and El Centro. Total expenses that will be the entire cost of the project, $1,000,000 were figured by board members Tuesday night. They include: $900,400 construction costs; $90,000 ment and furnishings; Resident of Kwikset Locks, Inc., presented a Thanksgiving building fund for $20,000 on behalf of the Kwikset is a member of the Anaheim Industry committee for left and Ernest Ganahl, right. Schoepe is presenting general fund raising chairman of the hospital. Rotation Gives Capital Fund Local Community Need Drive on Drink of Goal Anaheim Community Chest is hovering on the brink of success in the fund drive for $31,049 has only $1175 to collect if all ages are paid, according to B. Jordan, president. The announcement was made in Tuesday's board meeting. Because of the comparatively low amount yet to collect, Anaheim has lost its chance to be in the county to reach 100 members of the Anaheim Rotary club that the wetback situation was "out of hand" and that the problem is no longer confined to California, New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. Temple told his audience that in June of this year, 6200 such aliens were rounded up and sent back to their homeland. In October the figure reached 5200. "Each month the Los Angeles Police Department alone nabs from 30 to 300 wetbacks," he said. "During the fiscal year of 1952-53, 45,000 aliens entered this country illegally." Temple said there are some farmers in Southern California who, in an effort to make a maximum amount of money on their crops, hire Mexican wetbacks and refuse to take agricultural laborers provided by the U.S. Employment Service. "The U.S. Employment Service." he said, "will obtain any number of farm workers, legally brought to this country from Mexico, for any farmer who requests help to harvest his crop." He continued to say that last year in San Bernardino county 151 farmers made known they would The Brewer and Webb bid was $900,400 for construction which includes a gymnasium. It was the lowest of eight bids opened at the meeting. Board members noted there was only $52,000 difference between the highest' and lowest bids. Work will begin within five days of the signing of the contract. Completion of the plant is set for Sept. 1, 1954, which will put it in use for the 1954-55 school year. The school plant, which will eventually cost $1,900,000, will be located on a 40-acre site at Orange and Western Aves. The school will contain a total of 75-658 square feet including the construction begins on November 3 Million Gallon Reservoir A $190,000 excavation project for Anaheim's new 3,000,000 gallon water reservoir got under way this week at Citron and La Palma sts. The reservoir will be used to store Colorado River water supplied through the Metropolitan Water District, of which Anaheim is a member. Money for the project comes from the light, water and power fund for which $1,000,000 worth of bonds were approved last year by Anaheim voters. The Penn Construction Company of Baldwin Park has the contract for the reservoir construction. The contract calls for grading of the sub-surface reservoir to approximately 10 feet deep. It will be 282 feet long and 127 feet wide. The tank will be constructed of steel mesh wire covered with cement, applied with the "gunite" process. A solid wooden cover will form the top. Plans Future plans include construction of a 2,500,000-gallon reservoir adjacent to the present facility. The city purchased ground for the project about 250 feet west of Citron st. facing La Palma ave. on the south. When grading and landscaping is completed, the tank and its adjoining pumping plant will blend into the landscape. In addition to work on the reservoir, bulldozers and earth moving machines are constructing a channel from La Palma ave to foot. An eventual enrollment of 900 students is anticipated. The Brewer and Webb pany, which specializes in construction, has completed than a score of school bus in Long Beach and El Centro. Total expenses that will cover the entire cost of the project $1,000,000 were figured by board members Tuesday night. They include: $900,400 construction costs; $90,000 maintenance and furnishings; $72,000 architects' fees; $100, landscaping; $20,000 genicles; $900, well and pump system; $45,000 inspection费; $3000, divisjon of Architecture fees; $2000, testing expenses. Kathryn Wheeler Resigns as Locale Red Cross Execu The resignation of Mrs. ryn Wheeler, executive secretary of the Anaheim chapter of American Red Cross since January, 1945, has been announced by Joe Thompson, chapter chaplain. Advised by her doctor down, Mrs. Wheeler has for necessary to tender her re-tention effective Jan. 1. Because accumulative vacation time will leave the office Dec. 1. Mrs. Wheeler came to Anna in 1941, and had many volunteer Red Cross work credit before assuming the sponsibilities of executive tary. The war years have heavy burdens to the local many of which Mrs. Wheeler shouldered above and beyond call of duty. She has four pressure of post-war workily increasing, stepped up growth in Anaheim populace. When interviewed at the chapter headquarters at 4 West st., Mrs. Wheeler had praise for local volunteerers who have given unrestricted their friendly cooperation hard work to make the pro- such a far reaching benefit to the community, and hope that the same interests aid him given his success. QUESTION: that any Anaheim residents who have not been contacted, or who wish to give Chest a Christmas gift, send take contributions to Anaheim Branch of Bank of Ameri- Anaheim Branch of Securl First National Bank or Smithsnyder Furniture Co., 151 Los Angeles st. STATEMENT: institutions were prepared for more than 500 volunteer workers added in the drive. Bob Routh led the committee which pre- dled the certificates, soon to be completed of the incorporation Anaheim Community Chest reported by Joe Catanich, ex- vice director of Orange County curation of Community Chests. Which presented Jordan with articles or incorporation and official notice of tax exem- pment committee to prepare revils in the by-laws was appointed will be headed by John Stef- assisted by Ray Reafsynder, the Cromer and Jordan. O. E. son and Mrs. C. H. Lawrence act as alternate members. UNERAL THURSDAY FOR Mrs. Miller resident in Anaheim since 1934. Mrs. Katharina Miller, 85, 10502 Harbor Blvd., passed Sunday, Nov. 29. In St. Jo- s's hospital, Santa Ana. He is survived by three grand- nen: Mrs. Mildred Fogarty, inside; Irving Milbrat, Jr., Barton, and Robert Milbrat, Ord. Cal. Services will be held Thursday, 3. in Backs, Campbell and bars chapel, Anaheim, with Edwin H. Pflug, pastor of Lutheran church, officiating. ment will follow in Loma cemetery. Ms. Miller was a member of Lutheran church Ladies' Aid y. Anaheim. MRS. Renner Passes Wed. Eve. Anaheim friends were shocked to learn today of the sudden pass- ing of one of the city's oldest resi- dents, Mrs. Frances Seale Renner, 71, of 325 N. Olive st., who passed away Dec. 2 at La Jolla. Mrs. Renner, wife of Oscar Renner—only surviving member of the original firm of Schumacher Renner and Quarton (SQR) store, came to Anaheim with her par- ents as a child from Santa Ana where she was born, and had lived here ever since. Mrs. Renner was a member of the Anaheim First Presbyterian church and Missionary society. She is survived by her husband, Oscar H. Renner; one son, Russell R.; three grandsons, Richard, Randy and Oscar Renner; one sister, Mrs. Daisy Casey, all of Anaheim. Funeral arrangements are pending in charge of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel. MRS. Baumbach Services Thursday Mrs. Lulu May Baumbach, 69, a native of Sioux City, Ia., brought to California as a child, and resident of Anaheim for 33 years, died Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's hospital after a brief illness. The family home is at 512 S. Illinois street. She is survived by her husband, Albert G. Baumbach; three sisters, Mrs. E. R. Beatty, San Francisco; Mrs. Enid Holbek, Oakland, and Mrs. E. W. Nisbet of Los Angeles. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist church and Rev. Berthold Jackstelt, pastor, will offi- ciate at Memorial services to be held in the Hilgenfeld chapel today (Thursday) at 11 o'clock. Burial will be made in the family plot in the Hanford cemetery in Hanford, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burbank; 279 N. Spruce Drive, announce the birth of a son. The 9 lb., 4 oz. infant was born in St. Joseph's hospital Nov. 27. ANNA FISCHER First White Chil- The "Old Time Editor" wi- to correct a statement made story appearing in the Gazette Nov. 26 that "The town of helm was named for Anna er, one of the first white settlers in this area." The is Anna Fischer was the white child born in Anaheim was named "Anna" in hom- town of her birth. On Jan. 15, 1858, the stock ers of the Los Angeles Vine Society held a meeting at gens hotel, Montgomery street Francisco, and named their yard in the Santa Ana "Anaheim." The name is a bination of the Spanish for the proper name "Ana" — "heim," the German word home—a home by the (St Ana river). IN ANAHEIM BETTE No. 57 Let for Heim Jr. Plant Anaheim Junior High School with the awarding Tuesday on part of the plant. Tuesday night by the Ana-stees, was the Brewer and Construction will cost approximately $11.90 per square foot. An eventual enrollment of 20 students is anticipated. The Brewer and Webb company, which specializes in school instruction, has completed more than a score of school buildings Long Beach and El Centro. Total expenses that will bring the entire cost of the project to 800,000 were figured by school board members Tuesday night. They include: $900,400, construction costs; $90,000, equipment and furnishings; $74,000, COMMISSIONED—Two days after he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for "meritorious performance of his duties" while serving with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing's headquarters in Korea, former Marine Staff Sgt. Charles B. Kneale (right) receives his appointment to a commissioned Second Lieutenant from Marine Col. J. C. Munn, chief of staff of the wing. Lieut. Kneale is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kneale of Route 1, Oregon, Mo., and husband of Mrs. Barbara L. Kneale of 301 N. Illinois, Anaheim, Calif. Heavy Support Indicated as Kuchel Seeks Re-election Heavy support from voters in both parties was indicated today in the wake of the announcement of U.S. Senator Thomas Kuchel, (R-Cal.) that he would seek to succeed himself in office. In announcing his candidacy, Kuchel said: Heavy Support Indicated as Kuchel Seeks Re-election Heavy support from voters in both parties was indicated today in the wake of the announcement of U.S. Senator Thomas Kuchel, (R-Cal.) that he would seek to succeed himself in office. In announcing his candidacy, Kuchel said: "Being a candidate to succeed myself as a United States Senator from my native State of California, as I soon shall return to Washington to resume my duties there, I am making at this time, a brief statement outlining my views. "Since taking the oath of office last January, I have endeavored to represent the best interests of all the people of the Nation, and, to my best judgment, cast my vote in accordance with what I felt to be right and just. "I have aligned myself with President Eisenhower's broad policies. I approve wholeheartedly his program to remove the last vestige of political subversion and corruption from our government. "Communism constitutes the gravest threat our nation has ever faced. It is Godless, ruthless, and would enslave humanity. In the fight to protect our country from this menace I shall work diligently to destroy its influence. "Consistent with public need and sound policy, I want Federal expenditures reduced. Our government cannot continue, as a permanent practice, to spend more than it receives in revenues. In the course of time, a policy of borrowing to meet expenditures must be ended, and our budget must be balanced. Taxes must be reduced as a measure of sound national policy. "In this respect it should be understood that a reduction in per- sonal income and other taxes, due in January, is made possible solely because of a direct reduction of Federal spending accomplished by Congress and the Eisenhower administration. Native Son Speaks "I have endeavored to assist California in solving her own unique Federal problems. Questions of water, power, reclamation and flood control have been given my particular attention and will continue to receive alert consideration. "I co-authored the bill, now law, to return its tidelands to California, and among other measures of which I was the author is the law, signed by President Eisenhower, which has saved the State several millions of dollars by eliminating an unfair tax immunity which certain persons formerly enjoyed. "In all things, I want our Federal government to be just in its dealings with labor, agriculture, industry and business, indeed, with all our people." My vote shall always be cast in harmony with that position." County Building Permits Nearly Hit $110,000,000 Mark in 1953 Building permits totaling more than $110 million were issued in Orange County during the first 10 months of 1953, according to Bernard W. Jordan, manager of the Anaheim branch of Security-First National Bank. The exact figure, including all 15 incorporated cities and the unincorporated area, was $110,435.246. This represented a gain of 71 per cent over the $64,524,841 in permits issued during the corresponding period last year. The 1,019 dwelling units included in the permits was 71 per cent above last year's level. Anaheim's 10-month permit total of $12,123,906 exceeded Fullerton's $11,662,857, and was only moderately below the Santa Ana total of $15,866,619. Mayor Nominated To Post On When interviewed at the new chapter headquarters at 418 N. West St., Mrs. Wheeler had high praise for local volunteer work who have given unstintingly their friendly cooperation and hard work to make the program such a far reaching beneficial one in the community, and voiced hope that the same interest will be given her successor. New Secretary The vacancy left by Mrs. Wheeler will be filled by Mrs. Rudy Gregg) Boysen, widow of the late named horticulturist who served the city many years as park superintendent Mrs. Boysen brings with her an excellent back ground in volunteer Red Cross work and widely acquainted in town. She is taken an active part in civic affairs, having been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1926. Anna Fischer First White Child The "Old Time Editor" wishes correct a statement made in a letter appearing in the Gazette of v. 26 that "The town of Anaheim was named for Anna Fischchone of the first white women settlers in this area." The truth Anna Fischer was the first child born in Anaheim and is named "Anna" in honor of the town of her birth. On Jan. 15, 1858, the stockholder of the Los Angeles Vineyard Society held a meeting at Leutis hotel, Montgomery stree, San Francisco, and named their vineyard in the Santa Ana Valley anaheim." The name is a comation of the Spanish form of proper name "Ana" — and him," the German word for one—a home by the (Santa) river. Building permits totaling more than $110 million were issued in Orange County during the first 10 months of 1953, according to Bernard W. Jordan, manager of the Anaheim branch of Security-First National Bank. The exact figure, including all 15 incorporated cities and the unincorporated area, was $110,435.246. This represented a gain of 71 per cent over the $64,524,841 in permits issued during the corresponding period last year. "In fact," Jordan said, "the 10-month total this year is nearly 50 per cent greater than the total for all of 1952. And 1952 was the previous record year by a comfortable margin." Quoting from a special survey of Orange County made by the bank's research department, Jordan stated that building permits had been issued during the first 10 months of this year for 9,528 family dwelling units. That was an increase of 68 per cent over the corresponding period last year. It compares with a total of 6,683 dwelling units authorized during the full year 1952—the previous all-time high. The banker pointed out that the 9,528 homes placed under construction in the county during the past 10 months compares with the total of 10,015 homes in existence in Anaheim and Fullerton combined at the time of the 1950 census. "Residential building activity in our county is at a level fully double that existing in Los Angeles County," Jordan asserted. "Homes are being built in Orange County at the rate of 42 per cent per 1,000 population. In Los Angeles County, the rate is 19 per year per 1,000 population." He said building permits in Anaheim have shown increases over last year exceeding those for the county as a whole. The 10-month valuation total for the city is 95 per cent above a year ago. The 1,019 dwelling units included in the permits was 71 per cent above last year's level. Anaheim's 10-month permit total of $12,123,906 exceeded Fullerton's $11,662,857, and was only moderately below the Santa Ana total of $15,866,619. Mayor Nominated To Post On Municipal Assn. Mayor Charles Pearson was nominated Wednesday for a two-year term on the American Municipal Association's executive committee which is currently in convention in New Orleans. Pearson, who has served as Anaheim mayor since 1940, is a past president of the California League of Cities and presently serves as a league director. He was a pioneer member of the Joint Outfall Sewer Board of directors, a member of the Orange County Sanitation Districts 1 and 2, a charter member of the Orange County Water District and has accomplished much to introduce legislation for conservation of water in underground basins. He is expected home Monday from the convention. Family Entertained Roast goose was the order of Thanksgiving day for Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wicker of 6062 East Lincoln avenue. They enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner, family style, with their children, Judy Belle and Jimmy at the home of Mrs. Wicker's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. Hicks, 6282 Lincoln Avenue. Also enjoying the Ricks' hospitality were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Southward of Anaheim and Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Tooke of Whittier.