anaheim-gazette 1954-01-28

OBLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) By WALDO HUNTER, P.S.B. Let us not allow ourselves to become too hysterical over the horrendous rise in coffee prices. There is a way to beat this. Just quit drinking the stuff. Choose a substitute. You could turn to tomato juice, buttermilk, grape juice, tea, or even whiskey. (I hear tell they use that stuff back east). You CAN get along without coffee. I abstained for one day last week and drank 12 cups the next day. Let's face it. Coffee is a habit. It is somewhat of a drug. It is a witches' broth. It is a devil's brew. And... laced with a finger or two of brandy it becomes instantaneously an Ambrosia. But you CAN do without it. It takes a bit of will power, but it can be done. I have in mind an old friend who got off of the stuff in one bold stroke. He just quit drinking it. For two months he never touched it. Every Christmas now, I send him some new straps for his strait-jacket. The trouble with us is that we have let coffee become our master. We are slaves to the murky emulsion. The good Lord every morning sends us the sun; birds twitter in the oleander bushes; the mists clear; a new day dawns. But without that dad-blamed cup of coffee first thing, its a lonsy day and the world's all wrong. Some people, verily, will not say a word upon arising until they have slugged down two or three SHE'S FIRST — Miss Roberta Raub, attractive Cypress girl, is the first official contestant to enter the race for the title of California Orange Queen and to reign over the National Orange Show in San Bernardino March 25 through April 4. Cypress Miss The good Lord every morning sends us the sun; birds twitter in the oleander bushes; the mists clear; a new day dawns. But without that dad-blamed cup of coffee first thing, its a lonsy day and the world's all wrong. Some people, verily, will not say a word upon arising until they have slugged down two or three cups of the stuff. Then, getting loquacious from the stimulating effects of it, just at the moment they haul off to work, they will say to their wives: "Pfngk." There is a lot of hysteria in this country today regarding the peril of that vast imponderable to the east which is called Russia. But little Brazil seems more readily able to reduce this mighty country to its knees simply by withholding coffee from us. Let them have their old atom bombs, the Brazilians say. We'll use the coffee bean. The coffee situation is becoming so grave that I understand even President Eisenhower is looking into it. (Looking into a cup of coffee, probably.) As for the substitutes for coffee (we may as well face this too) there is always tea. It seems that there is ALWAYS tea. Tea is brisk, hearty and invigorating, and it is also used in tanning hides. But we dont WANT to tan any hides. We want COFFEE, at moderate prices. Who wants to sit down to his favorite breakfast of cold oatmeal and fish heads with a cup of tea alongside? We Americans will not bat an eye if the price of a pair of shoes goes up $1.00. They can add some more chrome to our automobiles and get into us for an additional $100 and we will blithely sign on the line. But as for that coffee, now that's something else again. Is there around here somewhere a Coffee Anonymous one could get into? On the other side of the picture, coffee costs American industry fabulous sums annually in lost production. Have you ever considered the monumental loss of man- and woman-power which is actuated by the daily "coffee break"? Sixty million employees using 15 minutes in the morning and another 15 minutes in the afternoon just to sit and swill coffee are unwittingly driving us SHE'S FIRST — Miss Roberta Raub, attractive Cypress girl, is the first official contestant to enter the race for the title of California Orange Queen and to reign over the National Orange Show in San Bernardino March 25 through April 4. Cypress Miss First to Enter Beauty Contest Youthful beauties from our four Southern California counties are busily engaged preparing for the annual contest for the title of "California Orange Queen," held in connection with the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, March 25 through April 4. First of the glamorous girls to enter the contest is Miss Roberta Raub of Cypress. She is being sponsored by the Cypress Chamber of Commerce and is a student at Anaheim Union High School. Nearly 40 shapely contestants, representing as many communities and organizations in San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties will vie for the title in a glittering affair to be held in Swing Auditorium, National Orange Show grounds, the night of Feb. 26. Seats are available at no charge. A long ramp will be constructed in the auditorium over which the bathing suits. Unidentified judges girls will parade in formals and will be seated throughout the audience during the contest. Their identity will not be disclosed until after the California Orange Queen is selected, according to Ken W. Dyal, San Bernardino postmaster and president of the 1954 National Orange Show. Winner of Good Citizenship Contest Revealed Winner of the Daughters of American Revolution award for good citizenship among many other high school candidates, and one of nine girls selected as outstanding candidates from as many dis- Anaheim's City Council proposal that the Cross Placentia and Fullerton cement and wood bus be The council gave its agreeing to work on a maintenance of the benches A representative of company is presently open area. However, he said vertisers the company he continue in business. The firm does not wish to Anaheim in view of the growth here, the firm's representative explained. The council found itself position of wanting to help bus firm continue operation opposed the idea of such bays on the street. Mayor Charles Pearson sa bench scheme is purely an institution deal to use the streets and that he was a such benches. Councilman Van Wagner agreed. Councilman A. J. Schutt benches in the downtown would earmark Anaheim "hick town." Councilman Wisser approved the idea, but the benches should be controlled. The retail division of the G ber of Commerce, in a signed by Harold Smith said benches will encourage persons ride the buses, thereby saving line. Police Chief Mark Stephens asked the council to turn down proposal because he claimed would become broken, ob pedestrian traffic and incur age suits against the city. Ernie Moeller, Chamber tary, asked the council to give transit company exclusive privileges in the city in an attempt to underwrite the failing bu Anaheim merchants would b where a Coffee Anonymous one could get into? On the other side of the picture, coffee costs American industry fabulous sums annually in lost production. Have you ever considered the monumental loss of man- and woman-power which is actuated by the daily "coffee break"? Sixty million employees using 15 minutes in the morning and another 15 minutes in the afternoon just to sit and swill coffee are unwittingly driving us down the road to ruin. To lend weight to this point, I figured up the energy lost to our economy in this wild dissipation of potential productivity daily over cups of coffee throughout the broad reaches of our land. I came up with the astounding information that this wasted man- and woman-power, if channeled properly, could build 240,000 steam shovels. But then I sat back and thought: who in the hell would want 240,000 steam shovels? The problem grew in my mind, and at length I attempted to telephone Axton J. Tweetzip, noted Los Angeles analyst of economic conditions on the west coast and much-sought informant on industrial trends west of the Rockies. But I couldn't get through to him. He had just stepped out for a cup or you-know-what. Enroute Home Sergeant First Class Henry P. Johnson, son of Mrs. C. M. Johnson, 309 E. Cypress, Anaheim, Calif., is returning to the U.S. after serving with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. Johnson, who arrived in Korea last November, served as a finance specialist in the division's headquarters and was awarded the UN and Korean Service Ribbons. He entered the Army in 1946 and completed basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama. Winner of the Daughters of American Revolution award for good citizenship among many other high school candidates, and one of nine girls selected as outstanding candidates from as many districts throughout California, was announced this week as Penny Hineman, student body president of Fullerton Union High School. She received a $25 bond and opportunity to compete in the California state D.A.R. contest for award of a $100 bond. FLOWER BOARD MEETING Flower Mission Executive Board meeting at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow (Jan. 29) at the home of Mrs. Kurt Epstein, 735 N Palm. WINS REPUBLICAN ENDORSEMENT FOR LIEUT. GOVERNOR CANDIDACY Speaker James W. Silliman, leader of the "good government" forces in the Legislature's lower house, won the endorsement for Lieutenant Governor from the California Republican Assembly fact-finding committee last weekend. The 49-year-old Salinas businessman, who pledged co-operation with Gov. Goodwin J. Knight, received 22 of the 34 votes cast by the committee at their Bakersfield meeting. The committee rejected the candidacies of Los Angeles Superior Judge Fred Houser, and the incumbent Lt. Gov. Harold J. Powers. Houser received only nine votes and Powers three. Silliman's leadership in theislature came into focus years ago when he led a group legislators into revolt against domination of committees by King-pin Arthur H. Sullivan and other influences in the lower house. Last year Silliman's lead climaxed with his election Speaker and the complete rejection of the Samish influences. As chairman of the government reorganization committee the Assembly, Silliman made lative recommendations which suited in a million and a harlar annual savings to the payers. 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT IS GOING ANAHEIM GAZETTE ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY VOLUME LXXXIII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 Heying Resigns City Council Glenn Fry Chosen as Replace In a surprise move this week, Oscar W. Heying resigned as a member of the Anaheim City Council and Glenn C. Fry, widely-known Orange county contractor was named to fill the position. The 63-year-old Fry, who has been an Anaheim resident for the past 30 years, lives with his wife, Elizabeth, at 1008 W. Sycamore st. The Frys' one son, Glenn Preston Fry, is associated with his father in business. Heying's resignation was due to the press of personal affairs. Fry is chairman of the Anaheim Library Board, a member of the Blue Lodge, Anaheim Legion Post, Anaheim Kiwanis Club, Farm Bureau and the Orange County Builders' Association. He is a native of Iowa and learned the building trade there before coming to Anaheim in 1924. Heying, who owns and operates Heying's Rexall drug store in Anaheim, has served as councilman since Oct. 23, 1945, when he was appointed to fill a vacancy created by the death of H. E. W. Barnes. RELUCTANT COUNCIL HOKAYS BUS BENCHES Anaheim's City Council this week gave approval to a proposal that the Cross Town Bus Lines, serving Anaheim,acentia and Fullerton, be allowed to place 50 combination and wood bus benches on Anaheim street corners. The council gave its okay to the plan after reluctantlyreeing to work on a set of rules concerning location andmaintenance of the benches. A representative of the bus concern explained that his company is presently operating in the red in the Anaheim sea. However, he said by renting the benches to local advertisers the company hopes to recoup some of its losses andcontinue in business. The firm does not wish to leave Anaheim in view of the rapid growth here, the firm's representaive explained. The council found itself in the position of wanting to help the firm continue operations, but opposed the idea of such benches the street. Mayor Charles Pearson said the bench scheme is purely an advertisement deal to use the city streets and that he was against such benches. Councilman Ray Wagner agreed. Councilman A. J. Schutte said benches in the downtown area would earmark Anaheim as a nick town." Councilman L. N. Isser approved the idea, but said benches should be strictly controlled. The retail division of the Chamber of Commerce, in a message sent by Harold Smith said bus benches will encourage persons to use the buses, thereby saving the city. Police Chief Mark Stephenson asked the council to turn down the proposal because he claimed they would become broken, obstruct pedestrian traffic and incur damage suits against the city. Ernie Moeller, Chamber secretary, asked the council to give the transit company exclusive bench privileges in the city in an effort underwrite the failing bus line. Anaheim merchants would be benefited by the general public "and without any political significance." FRANK M. JORDAN Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan today announced he would be a candidate for re-election at the forthcoming June primary. The secretary of state, a Republican, said, "The importance of the office in the conduction of elections makes it mandatory it be run on a non-partisan basis." He said he was seeking re-election on a purely non-partisan basis and announced he would file on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. Jordan adheres to the belief the office should be conducted for the benefit of the general public "and without any political significance." RIGHT IN THE SWIM — Thanks to the March of Dimes, which provides funds for the care of polio victims, Mrs. Lois McCormick, 33, of 1226 St. Ann's Place, Santa Ana, is equipped with the paraphernalia and provided with the care that is gradually overcoming the effect of spinal-paralytic polio which attacked her last Sept. 10. Here she is shown in the tank where exercise is Chairman Points out As Polio Victims Through I Anaheim Legion Slates Annual Speaking Contest The Anaheim American Legion Post 72 will conduct its annual oratorical contest Monday night. Anaheim High School students participating under the direction of Mrs. Louise Booth are Ann Allen and Karen Seibert. Marywood High School students who have entered are under the direction of Gwen Holly Simpson. They are Patricia Nolan, Rosalia Flynn and Donna May. Legionaire Avon Carlson, president of the AUHS Teachers' Association, will conduct the contest. ANAHEIM MAN PROMOTED John Hastings, 22, son of Mrs. The value of proper equiand care in restoring poli tims the use of their bodi limbs; also the usual inability obtain such help without March of Dimes, is aptly shohe case of Mrs. Lois McCormick, 33, 1226 St. Ann's Place, Ana, it was pointed out by James Musick, March of chairman. Mrs. McCormick, attri mother of 2 children, was en last September 20 with paralytic type of polio, in both legs, abdomen, and to extent both arms and she She was in the hospital 10 then was brought home fo provided by the Orange Chapter. A nurse, Mrs. Florence is on constant duty with her she is regularly attended physical therapist, Mrs. An Hayes, both at the expense chapter. The chapter also s a hospital bed, wheelchai POLICE Chief Mark Stephenson asked the council to turn down the proposal because he claimed they would become broken, obstruct pedestrian traffic and incur damage suits against the city. Ernie Moeller, Chamber secretary, asked the council to give the transit company exclusive bench privileges in the city in an effort underwrite the failing bus line, haimah merchants would be bennetted when the transit line is able to service the outlying subdivisions three and four miles from the heart of town, he asserted. The council finally agreed to work out a set of rules that will now the benches to be erected. tentative plan was invoked thereby the police force will survive the location and maintenance of the benches, while the chamber will study their usefulness. ENDORSEMENT FOR CANDIDACY Silliman's leadership in the legislature came into focus four years ago when he led a group of legislators into revolt against the elimination of committees by Liqr King-pin Arthur H. Samish, and other influences in the legislature, and called for a complete reorganization of rules and procedures in the lower house. Last year Silliman's leadership imaxed with his election as speaker and the complete routing of Samish influences. As chairman of the governmental reorganization committee of the Assembly, Silliman made legislative recommendations which resulted in a million and a half dollar annual savings to the taxpayers. The secretary of state, a Republican, said, "The importance of the office in the conduction of elections makes it mandatory it be run on a non-partisan basis." He said he was seeking re-election on a purely non-partisan basis and announced he would file on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. Jordan adheres to the belief the office should be conducted for the benefit of the general public "and without any political significance." Completing his third straight term, Jordan continues his "open door" policy which permits visitors to call with ease. 50 Millionth Meter Installed by Utility Some time between 10 and 11 o'clock this morning (Jan. 28) somewhere in the United States, the 50,000,000th electric service meter was connected for a new home. During that hour five new meters were put in service in new homes in the Santa Ana district, according to R. E. Bacon, district manager. Because some 600 meters were connected throughout the nation during that hour, exactly who the 50,000,000th meter customer was can never be known. In recognition of this nationwide event, and the possibility that one of the new meters installed in a home on the Edison system may be the 50,000,000th meter, Bacon will present each of these new customers with an electric clock. Recipients of the 50,000,000th meter gift in this district will be Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nichols, 13362 Galway St., Garden Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. Lawton, 13372 Galway St., Garden Grove; Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Oswald, 9953 Russell St., Garden Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Kaul, 832 East 17th St., Santa Ana; and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hummel, 15221 New Hope St., Santa Ana. AUTOMOBILE AUCTION DRAWS BIG CROWD — The enthusiastic crowd shown above were reportedly experiencing the first used car auction held in Anaheim. Bidding was spirited and Casey-Beckham reported almost a complete sell-out of used cars. IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1954 No. 65 Council Post; Replacement Bank Donates $10,000 to Hospital Fund A $10,000 contribution has been received by the St. Jude Hospital Building Fund on behalf of the Bank of America, it was announced by Victor G. Ryland, chairman of the Special Gifts Committee for the St. Jude Hospital Building Fund Campaign. The donation will be credited to Ryland's committee. Regarding the contribution, A. J. Gock, chairman of the board of directors of the Bank of America, said: "There is still a critical need for the new hospital facilities, and we are more than happy to do our bit in bringing them about. The fight against human ills and suffering was always of deep concern to the founder of Bank of America, the late A. P. Giannini, who left much of his estate to medical research. We feel that we are carrying on in this tradition." Ryland welcomed the bank as a part of the team getting this needed job done and expressed his warm appreciation for the gift. "It puts us on end step closer to our goal," he said, "a goal that will bring benefit to us all." Sen. Kuchel Picks Chairman for His Campaign Thanks to the funds for Lois McCormick Place, Santa Paraphernalia it is gradual-paralytic sept. 10. Here the exercise is said to be one of the most effective restoratives. Orange County Chapter, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, furnished her with a hospital bed, steam table for packs, a wheel chair, and the services of the nurse, Mrs. Florence Nally, left, and physical therapist, Mrs. Annabelle Hayes, shown with her. Sen. Kuchel Picks Chairman for His Campaign United States Senator Thomas H. Kuchel today announced that Lyle C. Newcomer, Los Angeles attorney, has accepted appointment as Southern California chairman of the senator's campaign in 1954. Newcomer graduated from the University of Southern California College of Law in the class with Senator Kuchel. He is a member of the law firm of Trippet, Newcomer, Yoakum and Thomas and is a former law partner of the late Ray Haight, former Republican National Committeeman for California. "Lyle Newcomer is an able lawyer with a fine reputation in his profession," Kuchel said. "I have long known of his interest in good sound American government and I am delighted to be associated in the coming campaign with a man of his integrity and understanding of governmental problems. In this campaign I will seek support of all good citizens." During the 1952 Eisenhower presidential campaign, Newcomer served in the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Republican National Committee as personal assistant to Arthur E. Summerfield, who was then national chairman. Kwikset 1953 Payroll Over Four Million More than $4,045,000 was paid in wages to employees of Kwikset Locks during 1953. It was announced today by the lockset manufacturing company. Company officials estimate that the bulk of this money was spent A nurse, Mrs. Florence Nally, on constant duty with her, and she is regularly attended by a physical therapist, Mrs. Annabelle Hayes, both at the expense of the chapter. The chapter also supplied hospital bed, wheelchair and team table for hot packs. "The average family could supply very little of the cost of this equipment and care," said Sheriff Musick. "The expense would overcrowd shown绊encing the Anaheim. Bid-Beckham re-out of used cars. Establishing the only Pontiac Agency in Anaheim, two years ago, the local agency has maintained a high sales record through their aggressive, hard-hitting organization, and are known as Orange County's Leading Pontiac dealers. Payroll Over Four Million More than $4,045,000 was paid in wages to employees of Kwikset Locks during 1953, it was announced today by the lockset manufacturing company. Company officials estimate that the bulk of this money was spent in Anaheim and neighboring communities. More than 65 per cent of Kwikset's personnel live in Anaheim while more than 90 per cent live in Anaheim and in communities within 15 miles of Anaheim. The 1953 wage figure compares with $2,611,000 paid in wages in 1952. In 1949, Kwikset's first full year of operation in Anaheim, the company paid $884,200 in wages. The company also was a big tax collecting agent in 1953. More than $551,100 in Federal income taxes was withheld from paychecks of Kwikset personnel during the year. Farm Bureau to Meet February 3 Members of the county-wide Orange County Farm Bureau are looking forward to a meeting to be held on Feb. 3rd at the Olive Community Center Hall, as a way to find out what makes Midwest Farm Bureau organizations tick. The speaker is to be T. C. (Pete) Peterson, organization director for the American Farm Bureau Federation, under whose direction flourish the "giants" in State Farm Bureau groups. Anaheim stores remain open until 9:00 P.M. on Friday night for your shopping convenience. Plenty of free parking on the off-street parking lots.