anaheim-gazette 1953-12-17

OBLONG VIEWS (From on Egg-Shaped Head) By WALDO RUNTER, P.S.B. Dear Santa Claus: How are you? I am fine. I have tried to be a very good boy. The only time I deviated was when I voted for Adlal Stevenson for president, but I got slapped back into line. There are a few things I would like for Christmas, if you please. First and foremost, bring me a shotgun to use to keep the black-birds off my lawn and incidentally, to apply to the bird next door who every Sunday yells across the way to ask, "did you hear that Eisenhower won?" But then, I fall to thinking (or cogitating, as they used to say over home) and it strikes me that you should bring me the gift of tolerance, so that I may not bridle at the other man's beliefs or convictions but let him live with and enjoy the tenets of his choice. By the way, we have a fireplace over here at our lean-to, and some fixtures for it would not be considered household encumbrances: something unextravagant and not too flamboyant, to place on the hearth just for effect. Such as, if I may be so bold as to suggest, undirous, a whisk broom, a pair of tongs, some old pine cones, or even Marilyn Monroe. Also, please, I would like a garbage can that will paralyze a stray dog at 20 paces. And some quick, painless cat poison. Might be I could use a little dash of humility, too, but not nec- 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION ANAHEIM VOLUME LXXXIII ANAHEIM ROBERTSHAW-FULTON EXPANDING PLANT Ground was broken this week for a $500,000 plant expansion at the Anaheim Division of the Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co. The entire wing at the right in the ph Expansion of Robertshaw-Fulton Anaheim Plant Announced by Fire Ground was broken this week for a $500,000 plant expansion at the Anaheim Division of the Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Company here. St. Boniface PT Sets Meeting something unextravagant and not too flambouyant, to place on the hearth just for effect. Such as, if I may be so bold as to suggest, undirons, a whisk broom, a pair of tongs, some old pine cones, or even Marilyn Monroe. Also, please, I would like a garbage can that will paralyze a stray dog at 20 paces. And some quick, painless cat poison. Might be I could use a little dash of humility, too, but not necessarily the particular brand that Arthur Godfrey purports to espouse. Please, too, bring me something that I can put in my car to stop it from going "clink-clink-clank" when I shift into second gear. I would even settle for something which would change that racket to "clink-clink-clunk." While on the subject of automobiles, I think a Hillman-Minx would be nice, but if you can't arrange that, just any little old minx will do. I want a rock-detector for the lawn mower. This next one probably will be a pretty big order (better I should ask for a B-36 bomber) but could you somehow bring me a gopher trap that will actually trap the blasted things? We have one, but the gophers don't die in it. They frolic. And furthermore, they stuff it full of dirt and drag it up onto the back porch as a final gesture of defiance before sneaking back to their dens to romp and proliferate, or whatever the beastly things do while in residence. Our back lot looks like an old silver lode diggings that didn't pan out. I also want you to bring me a good 5-cent cigar, something that this country needs. We had 'em in '03. Why not now? (pardon me while I snuff out this marijuana cigarette butt). But enough of this asking for gifts for myself, Santa. Bring the whole world something. Bring it an antidote for hate, jealousy, greed, suspicion and duplicity. Imbue the chancellories of the world with the indisputable knowledge that to try to resolve differences between nations by resorting to bullets and bombs is to revert to the way of the Cave Man. At Christmas time a lot of people ask you for a lot of things, I know. I saw you down at a department store the other day, and you already looked pretty hard. Ground was broken this week for a $500,000 plant expansion at the Anaheim Division of the Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co. here. The Anaheim Division is one of seven Robertshaw-Fulton manufacturing divisions, and is the only one devoted entirely to defense production. It is engaged in the manufacture of electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components for aircraft, guided missiles and fire control systems. According to President John A. Robertshaw, at the Robertshaw-Fulton Executive office at Greensburg, Pa., the expansion at Anaheim, "will provide facilities for additional scientists, physioists and researchers in electronics and dynamics to serve the increasing needs of the nation's defense program." The new facilities will include two research and development laboratories, an auditorium, offices and an employee cafeteria seating 250. O. K. Earl Construction Co., of Pasadena, expects to complete the addition early in 1954. The original building was erected in 1951. Richard Randles Funeral services for Richard McKinley Randles, year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Randles of 405 S. Kroeger st., were conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel at 2 p.m., December 5th. Besides the parents he is survived by one sister, Bonnie M., four brothers, Hollis D., Kenneth L., Dennis D., and Curtis LeRoy Randles all at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey H. Randles of Tennessee and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gandy of Long Beach. Rev. Morgan Gates, pastor of a Baptist church in Compton, officiated and burial was made in Loma Vista Memorial Park. St. Boniface PT SetS Meeting According to Mrs. Loren G. erts, president of St. Boniface PTA, the regular PTA member has been scheduled for Dec. 1 p.m. The school Christmas party be held on the closing day school, Dec. 18, with each mother responsible for the t in her own room. A cooked food sale will be after all Masses Dec. 20 and PTA and Altar Society members are asked to bring cookies, or cakes. The annual Christmas party which the children tradition entertain their parents, will held in the parish hall Dec beginning at 3 p.m. Breakfast was served the Boniface school children after 8 a.m., First Friday Mass girls wore the newly author navy blue beanies with ogled nia for the occasion. Mrs. V Peltzer was in charge, assisted the sixth grade room mother. Oliver Eager Oliver (Ollie) W. Eager died in his home 828 N. Cleetine, Anaheim, Dec. 12. Borre Beaver Crossing, Neb., he has in Anaheim since 1919. He is survived by his wife C getta, of Anaheim, one brother Elmer E. Eager, Winnett M. one sister Mrs. Edna E. C Beaver Crossing, Nebr. He was member of Anaheim First Bbyterian church, Anaheim Mansion and the Eastern Star. Funeral services were conduit in the chapel of Backs, Camp & Kaulbars, Tuesday at 2 o'c Rev. Roland W. Anderson off ing. Entombment was in Me Abbey Mausoleum. Orange County Anti-Police $150,000 for Fight Again At Christmas time a lot of people ask you for a lot of things, I know. I saw you down at a department store the other day, and you already looked pretty haggard, what with the surging grappling herd of Christmas shoppers and five or six brats plucking at you in an apparent attempt to divest you of your robes. I hope I haven't asked you for too much. I wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and herewith cease and desist. There's only one thing, though. About the fireplace fixtures I asked for: you really don't need to bring the andirons, whisk broom, tongs and pine cones, but as for that other thing... Evert Gray Dying suddenly in his home 116½ E. Alberta st., Anaheim, Evert Gray, 49, native of Arkansas, and Anaheim resident for six years, is survived by his wife, Zula M. Gray of this city; one son, Kenneth J. Gray, Fullerton; three daughters, Mrs. James Minors, Haskell, Okla., Mrs. William E. Hickman, Jr., and Miss K. LaVerne Gray, both of Anaheim; five grandchildren; three brothers, Cecil, (Covina), Robert, (Chicago), and Claude Gray of Anaheim; one sister, Mrs. Ogden Lawrence, Chicago. He was a member of the First Baptist church, Anaheim. Rev. Robert Kevorkian, pastor, officiated at the two o'clock service held in the chapel of Backs, Campbell & Kaulbars, this Wednesday. Interment was in Anaheim cemetery. Orange County needs to raise $150,000 in the March of Dimes campaign during January, to meet the necessities of the fight against poliomyelitis in 1954. Chairman John McKittrick of the Orange County Chapter, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis," disclosed that goal to a gathering of more than 50 March of Dimes workers at a luncheon. Heavy incidence of polio last year and this year, the record high years in Orange County's polio history, have laid this burden upon the county, which at one time this year had the highest polio incidence in the state. It was disclosed. Sheriff James Musick, March of Dimes drive chairman, told community drive chairmen from various sections of the county that they face a real challenge in rescuing the Orange County Chapter from a serious financial situation. The chapter, he said, would need to draw upon the National Foundation reserve for $65,000 to meet its outstanding obligations. unless the coming March of Dimes campaign raises the necessary funds. Dr. Edward Lee Russell, county health officer, outlining the county's polio problem and how it is handled, reported that the 1952 total of 212 cases was highest in the county's history, and the 196 cases expected to comprise the 1953 total, which now is 183, is the next highest incidence. MARCH OF DIMES LEA ward Lee Russell, Orange fecer (at right) explains polio incidence in Orange ties to (left to right) Coller, commanding officer Air Facility; John McKittrick OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM HEIM GAZETTE ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1953 SPANDING PLANT — For a $500,000 plant expansion of the Robertshaw-Fulton at the right in the photo ortshaw-Fulton announced by Firm t. Boniface PTA meets Meeting above, including the two-story section, is under construction. It will house two research and development laboratories, and auditorium, offices and a cafeteria. MOD Record Near Miracle In the late lamented valencia season most growers found only things to cry about and with volume pro-ration again staring them in the face the future also held little balm. But one real performance, at least gives, perhaps, a little hope to the end man in the line, the grower. That performance is told in the 1953 record of the Local School Taxes Remain At High Level "Local school taxes this did not go down in line we big increase in state supp public schools voted in 1972 California Taxpayers' associat ported today, following it of general fund income but 209 school districts for 1 compared with last year. The 209 districts. In 56 state's 58 counties, include cent of the attendance and cent of the taxable value California. In Orange county, budget districts were examined, 6 e tary, 2 high, 1 unified, and lor college. The study of bud come of the Anaheim d showed as follows: Elementary District Anaheim elementary d state support up 65 per cent the $293,880 budgeted for 1 to $485,548 for 1953-54. taxes up 18 per cent, fro year's $268,528 to $317,556 year. High School District MOD Record Near Miracle In the late lamented valencia season most growers found only things to cry about and with volume pro-ration again staring them in the face the future also held little balm. But one real performance, at least gives, perhaps, a little hope to the end man in the line, the grower. That performance is told in the 1953 record of the Mutual Orange Distributors. They have shaken down to the job at hand and made a real record for themselves. They have: (1) strengthened their fresh fruit position; (2) paid market price, in cash, for products fruit delivered since August 1; (3) eliminated future revolving fund deductions for processing plant facilities; and (4) they have handled 20 per cent more fruit with 20 per cent less personnel. Do you realize that these are not promises but are good hard facts? Read them over again. Realize what 20 percent more fruit handled with 20 percent less personnel would mean if this were the record of the whole industry. Kwikset Rejects Unionists' Bid By Big Margin Production and Maintenance employees of Kwikset Locks by a vote of 476 to 159 yesterday rejected unionization of the company by the International Association of Machinists. The balloting was supervised by the National Labor Relations Board. The vote was the climax of several years campaigning by labor unions to unionize the Anaheim lockset manufacturing firm. Under NRLB regulations, unionization attempts at the plant cannot be resumed again for a year. The I. A. M. carried out an extensive campaign which included a well-manned headquarters in Anaheim. thousands of printed leaflets and booklets, mass meetings and parties, visits to homes of Kwiksetters, a free item of wearing apparel, and others. Main emphasis of the I. A. M. campaign was directed toward union control of the employee benefits which Kwikset has provided its employees over the years, and attacks on the company's incentive plan which has provided employees almost $125,000 in extra wages during the past 10 months. The company replied to the attacks by pointing out the irregularities in the statements of the union, their lack of responsibility for their statements, and emphasized the many benefits enjoyed by Kwikset employees. Anaheim Pioneer Passes Dec. 13 Miss Theresa C. Fay, 72, residing in her home at 1136 W. Broadway for the past 61 years, died in her home Dec. 13. A native of Denver, Colo., Miss Fay is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Jeanette Strodthoff Wittenberg, Beery Hills, and Mrs. Sarah Fay Pearson of Anaheim. Services were held in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars, 11 a.m., Tuesday, Rev. Roland W. Anderson, officiating. Interment was in Rosedale cemetery, Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Beason, 888 S. Los Angeles st., announce the birth of a 7 lb., 5 oz. baby girl born in St. Joseph hospital December 10. Twenty-three of the 59 school districts expected state port to increase by 30 per cent more, 7 expected a drop in support; only 11 budgeted a reduced property tax revenue. Fifteen of the 46 unified districts anticipated state port to increase by 30 per cent or more great 1953-54 than for 1952-53; only 11 expected a decree property taxes for schools. Seven of the 11 junior districts budgeted state port to increase by 30 per cent or more high 1953-54 than for 1952-53; only expected a drop in state support two budgeted for lower taxes for this year than for year. "State support of public districts throughout California this year is at the constitution minimum of $180 per pupil every district guaranteed at $120." The Taxpayers' association said "Last year, state supported $247 per pupil, with district guaranteed at least On the basis of the 209 d budgets examined, the big increase in state support voted by the ple in 1952 was not follow much decrease in local schools," the Taxpayers' association... Anti-Polio Campaigners Seeking Fight Against Disease in 1954 Anti-Polio Campaigners Seeking Fight Against Disease in 1954 ARCH OF DIMES LEADERS — Dr. Ed., Richard Lee Russell, Orange county health officer (at right) explains a chart showing incidence in Orange county community to (left to right) Col. Herbert C. Freu commanding officer of Marine Corps Facility; John McKittrick, chairman of Orange County Chapter, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis; and Sheriff James Musick, 1954 March of Dimes campaign chairman. They gathered at the March of Dimes luncheon in the Marine Corps Air Facility Monday. IN ANAHEIM ETTE No. 59 Local School Taxes Remain at High Level "Local school taxes this year did not go down in line with the big increase in state support of public schools voted in 1972," California Taxpayers' association reported today, following its study of general fund income budgets of 99 school districts for 1953-54, compared with last year. The 209 districts, in 56 of the state's 58 counties, include 60 per cent of the attendance and 65 per cent of the taxable valuation of California. In Orange county, budgets of 10 districts were examined, 6 elementary, 2 high, 1 unified, and 1 junior college. The study of budget income of the Anaheim districts showed as follows: Elementary District Anaheim elementary district, rate support up 65 per cent, from $293,880 budgeted for 1952-53 to $485,544. School taxes up 18 per cent, from last year's $268,528 to $317,556 this year. High School District Trio Held After Brutal Stabbing of Anaheim Man Three men are being held and one has been released in the brutal stabbing of Farias T. Corona of Anaheim in front of a Santa Ana cafe early Sunday morning. Judge Howard Cameron of the Santa Ana-Orange Municipal court yesterday ordered the release of Socorro M. Menchaca of Santa Ana who was being held on charges of assault with a deadly weapon. Police arrested Menchaca as the "fourth man" in the stabbing when blood was discovered on his coat and what appeared to be traces of blood on a knife found in his possession. Laboratory tests proved the blood to be that of Menchaca's sister who had suffered a nose bleed. The marks on the knife blade were not blood, technicians said. The release of Menchaca launched a search for the fourth man who escaped after the stabbing that took place in front of a cafe at 1226 W. 2nd St., in Santa Ana. The three suspects still held in county jail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon are John Estrado, 19, Samuel Valdez and John Reyes, 20, all of Santa Ana. In an arraignment before Judge Cameron, all were ordered to appear for preliminary hearing Dec. 22. Bail was reduced to $2,000 each. Four Anaheim Scouts Taking Rugged Training Four Anaheim lads are among the 12 Explorer Scouts from the Northern Orange County Council who are taking an intensive week-long course in survival training at Stead Air Force Base, Reno, Nevada. At the base, which is the Air Force's regular survival training school, the boys are receiving training in snow shelters and Arctic survival, orienting by day and night, survival hunting, use of traps—method of skinning deer, survival communications, mountaineering, marksmanship and how to live off the hand. Because of the ruggedness of the course, it is open only to Explorer Scouts or boys more than 14 years of age. Those taking the course from Anaheim are: Bernard Jordan, John Bushman, Gilbert Koehler and Walter Niewohner. Participants from other county communities are: Gerald Patterson and Taka Tanaka, Cypress; Rocky-Wylis, Fullerton; Jerry Holland, Buena Park; Ronnie Severson, Placentia; Richard Pike, Stanton; James Payan, Olive; and Roy Acker, La Habra. Elementary District Anaheim elementary district, state support up 65 per cent, from the $293,880 budgeted for 1952-53 $485,548 for 1953-54. School xes up 1 per cent, from last year's $268,528 to $317,556 this year. High School District Anaheim High School district, state support up 37 per cent, from the $157,805 budgeted for 1952-53 $215,860 for 1953-54. School xes up 1 per cent, from last year's $477,538 to $482,220 this year. Budgets Examined The 209 school budgets examined included 93 elementary, 59 high schools, 46 unified, and 11 minor college districts. Of the 209, only 11 show a drop in state support and only 35 indicate an increase in property taxes. All but one of the 93 elementary districts anticipated an increase in state support—89 of them an increase of 10 per cent or more; forty-two expected a jump in state support of 30% or more. Only 11 of the 93 estimated a drop in taxes—48 expected increases of 10 per cent or more. Twenty-three of the 59 high school districts anticipated state support to increase by 30 per cent or more. 7 expected a drop in state support; only 11 budgeted for receded property tax revenues. Fifteen of the 46 unified school districts anticipated state support per cent or more greater for 53-54 than for 1952-53; twoowed a drop in state support; only 11 expected a decrease in property taxes for schools. Seven of the 11 junior college districts budgeted state support per cent or more higher for 53-54 than for 1952-53; only one expected a drop in state support; no budgeted for lower school xes for this year than for last year. State support of public school districts throughout California is year is at the constitutional minimum of $180 per pupil, with every district guaranteed at least 20.” the Taxpayers’ association d. “Last year, state support avaged $247 per pupil, with each district guaranteed at least $90, the basis of the 209 district gets examined, the big increase state support voted by the people in 1952 was not followed by such decrease in local school tax.” the Taxpayers’ association The three suspects still held in county jail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon are John Estrado, 19, Samuel Valdez and John Reyes, 20, all of Santa Ana. In an arraignment before Judge Cameron, all were ordered to appear for preliminary hearing Dec. 22. Bail was reduced to $2,000 each. New Father Dies In Auto Crash A 38-year-old father, who was returning his wife and newly-born daughter home from Hoag Presbyterian Hospital in Newport Beach, was killed Tuesday when his car collided head-on with a truck carrying Navy oil field machinery. Dead is Arnold Justin Prigo of Laguna Beach who died instantly in the crash, police officers said. His wife Marjorie, 31 and the five-day-old infant, Ann Ruth, escaped with minor injuries. A son, Benjamin Robert, 5, and a babysitter, Mrs. Dora Howland, were also injured. Investigating officers said the accident occurred at the junction of Coast Hwy. and MacArthur Blvd. When Bryon Brown Bowman, 33, Long Beach truck driver, swerved his truck to pass a car just after the traffic signal had turned green, and met the Prigo car head-on. U.S. Electrical Motors Start New Defense Products Plant on Anaheim Annexed Territory Ground-breaking ceremonies for the Defense Products Division of U.S. Electrical Motors Inc., will be held on the company’s 87-acre site on Santa Ana Freeway at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue, Friday, Dec. 18, at 11:00 a.m. with approximately 75 leading Orange county civic and industrial leaders attending. Lunch will follow at Knott’s Berry Farm where President Pfleger will reveal plans for the construction of the plant involving an investment of several million dollars. Marking the beginning of one of Orange county’s largest industrial projects it eventually will give employment to thousands of those taking the course from Anaheim are: Bernard Jordan, John Bushman, Gilbert Koehler and Walter Niewohner. Participants from other county communities are: Gerald Patterson and Taka Tanaka, Cypress; Rocky Wyllis, Fullerton; Jerry Holland, Buena Park; Ronnie Severson, Placentia; Richard Pike, Stanton; James Payan, Olive, and Roy Acker, La Habra. Jet Plane Crash Takes Life of El Toro Marine An El Toro Marine pilot who was killed when his jet plane crashed Monday night has been identified as Capt. David W. Bowman, 29, of 1785 Palm Dr., Laguna Beach, the Marine Air Station public information office announced. Capt. Bowman lost his life when he crashed near Halstead, Kan., while on a cross-country navigational training flight. He was a member of the Headquarters Squadron, Air Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, at El Toro where he had been stationed since January. Capt. Bowman, a bachelor, was flying an F2H-4 Banshee jet when it crashed about 10 p.m. Monday from unknown causes. Loca Officials To Speak Mayor Charles Pearson of Anaheim, Richard Gay, President of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, and Charles E. Wilson, retired official of Worthington Pump Co., will present felicitations on the project. Clyde Cromer will be toastmaster. The newest product of U.S. Motors, a NEMA specification motor requiring an expenditure of a million dollars for complete tooling to produce, will be given its premier showing at the luncheon. U.S. Electrical Motors Inc., was established in Los Angeles in 1908 and the Los Angeles plant occu State support of public school districts throughout California this year is at the constitutional minimum of $180 per pupil, with every district guaranteed at least 200," the Taxpayers' association said. "Last year, state support averaged $247 per pupil, with each district guaranteed at least $90. The basis of the 209 district budgets examined, the big increase in state support voted by the peo- in 1952 was not followed by such decrease in local school tax-" the Taxpayers' association served. A 6 lb., 9 oz. daughter was born Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Barron of S. Clementine st., in St. Jo-hospital Dec. 7. Intersection of Magnolia Avenue, Friday, Dec. 18, at 11:00 a.m. with approximately 75 leading Orange county civic and industrial leaders attending. Lunch will follow at Knott's Berry Farm where President Pfleger will reveal plans for the construction of the plant involving an investment of several million dollars. Marking the beginning of one of Orange county's largest industrial projects it eventually will give employment to thousands of workers residing within commuting distance. The new plant will be in the shoestring strip recently annexed by the City of Anaheim on the southside of the Southern Pacific Railroadroad about 3 miles east of and Charles E. Wilson, retired official of Worthington Pump Co., will present felicitations on the project. Clyde Cromer will be toastmaster. The newest product of U.S. Motors, a NEMA specification motor requiring an expenditure of a million dollars for complete tooling to produce, will be given its premier showing at the luncheon. U.S. Electrical Motors Inc., was established in Los Angeles in 1908 and the Los Angeles plant occupies the entire city block at 200 East Slauson Avenue, with two auxiliary plants nearby. A large eastern plant is located at Milford, Connecticut and distributing outlets are located in 300 areas throughout the country.