anaheim-gazette 1954-04-29

OBLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) BY WALDO HUNTER, P.S.B. VACATION TIME approaches. Do you recall your most enjoyable one? We recall one in the Ozark Mountain region of Missouri, near a place called (honestly) Turkey Ridge. It was in a sleepy hollow through which galloped the Gasconade river, a clear, racing stream embroidered with deep, willow-shaded pools which yielded long strings of fish. The "motel" consisted of a collection of rude cabins complete with outside plumbing and kerosene lamps. The management's only condescension to modernity consisted of screenwire over the windows. On Saturday night we square-danced with real hill-folk whose women powdered their face with flour, and whose men recked of corn likker and honest sweat. Members of the orchestra were barefoot. Highlight of the evening featured a shooting in a nearby cornfield when one rustic took out with a revolver after another swain too preoccupied with the shooter's gal. Upon departure, we bought 12 hand-made, hickory cane-bottom chairs from the dance hall committee for 50 cents each and sold them later in Chicago to the more educated hicks for $5.00 apiece. ASSUMING THAT you, the reader, lives in a "modern" type of dwelling, I wonder if you, too, occasionally suffer a mild attack of nostalgia at the comforting sight of a real, old-fashioned house tucked away in some secluded orange grove or standing at the end of an honest-to-goodness country lane under trees which are actually shade trees and not mindlessly decorated today. Bethel Baptist Women's Missionary Society's Forty-Third Anniversary Words of commendation were extended members of the Anaheim Bethel Baptist church Women's Missionary society who conducted a special program in the church sanctuary, Sun. 2:30 p.m. Apr. 25. The memorable occasion marked the 43rd anniversary of the society through many years of faithful service in the missionary activities of the church. KUCHEL CAMPAIGN NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR LOCAL WORK Plans are nearly completed for the Saturday, May 1, Open House scheduled for Senator Thomas H. Kuchel Campaign Headquarters, corner of W. Center and Clemen-tine streets, Anaheim, according to Mrs. Coalson Morris, co-chairman with Leo Sheridan for Anaheim. A call is out for volunteer workers needed in many phases of the local work ahead. Miss Minnie Spicer and Mrs. Helen Gosnell, are serving now, as co-chairmen of the office personnel. Assisting on charge of the interior furnishings and exterior work done, including the signs, are Mrs. Jearne Conner and Mrs. Ed. O'Brien, respectively. General Motors Employment at Top Level The average number of men and women working for General Motors in the first quarter of 1954 following the organ pre-program "Day is Dying in The West," Sherwin, with Miss Esther schner at the organ, and theral introit, "All Hall The Po by Shrubsole, the invocation welcome was given by Mrs. Quast, society president. Ralph Cornelius led the song vice. Miss Martha Leypoldt, Mater of Christian Education in church, read the Scripture sages, Romans 10: 1-15 foll by Mrs. August Litz giving prayer: "God So Loved The World, Stalner, was sung by the Word Chorus. The secretary and turer reports were given by Arthur Mabs and Mrs. Ante Steffens, respectively. The Berthold Jacksteit, pastor, the offertory prayer followed Williams" "Vox Angelica" on number played by Miss Leusch. The combined choirs presented anthem, "Onward Christian diers," by Sullivan. Installation of new officers conducted by Mrs. Berthold J steit, also choir director. In ing leaders for the society 1954 will be Mrs. Quast, presiMrs. Adel Stabbert, vice-pent; Mrs. Martha Wedel, satary; Mrs. Ruth Klutow, co-sponding secretary; Mrs. Meyer, treasurer; Mrs. Lydia net assistant treasurer; Mrs. I Bowen, song leader; Mrs. Mabs, pianist, and Miss N Bressel, assistant pianist. VISITING SPEAKER Dr., Clarence Bass, Minister Education, from Temple Bay church, Los Angeles, brought message for the evening, using his topic "Missions—Do We Need Them?" Following the ASSUMING THAT you, the reader, lives in a "modern" type of dwelling, I wonder if you, too, occasionally suffer a mild attack of nostalgia at the comforting sight of a real, old-fashioned house tucked away in some secluded orange grove or standing at the end of an honest-to-goodness country lane under trees which are actually shade trees and not spindly decorative twigs such as we see standing gaunt and skeletal on the lawns of the tract homes. Those old homes, even when in a state of disrepair, still radiate an indefinable feeling of comfort, well-being and constantness. They do not seem forlorn, but instead suggest a gracious aloofness to the maddening whirl, proud to stand as a solid link with the past. Who has not at some time explored a deserted and decrepit old ruin of a dwelling without pausing for a moment to feel the nearness of those who inhabited it in happier times? It is a ghostly sensation, but such an experience serves as nothing else to prove that it is not the lumber which makes the home, but the people who dwell therein. And if you can return to your childhood home after a separation of many years without feeling a lump in the throat, then you have lived the wrong kind of a life in the meantime. And in harsh contrast to the older houses, observe the stark, box-like enclosures modern builders are throwing up all over the landscape in a frenzy of mass-production and in shameless desecration of the fair name of architecture. In the first place, to build a house without a front porch (a spacious front porch) is a venal travesty. A house without a front porch is as a woman in the Eastern Parade without a bonnet; a store without a display window; a locomotive without a cow-catcher; a newspaper without a front pane: a man without a face. Why did they do away with the old front porch, which never harmed anyone but which instead lent a note of gracious living to even the most humble house? With its vines and protective covering, it was a haven of sweet refuge on hot summer days, especially after mom had sluiced it down with a bucket of cool water General Motors Employment at Top Level The average number of men and women working for General Motors in the first quarter of 1954 stood at 574,000, approximating the all-time high for any previous quarter, Harlow H. Curtice president, and Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., chairman of the board, disclosed today in a statement preliminary to their report for the first three months. GM employment was some 30,000 more than in the first quarter of 1953 and within 2,000 of the record second quarter last year. In the United States, average hourly-rate employment in the first quarter of 1954 was 397,200, also uear peak levels and exceeded onlyy in the second quarter of 1953. Fullerton Woman Wins Top Honors At Flower Show Mrs. F. E. Charles of Fullerton proved herself an exceptional all-around gardener when she was grand prize winner of the Anaheim Ebell society flower show held at the club house on Thursday and Friday of last week. With her entries totalling more points than those of any other single competitor, Mrs. Charles was awarded a prize of $10. Floral planters were awarded to the runners-up: Mrs. S. K. Watters, second; Mrs. Harold Brown, third; and Mrs. Bradford Jones, fourth. The door prize went to Mrs. Paul Brattlof. Judges were: floral specimens, Mrs. Rene Wheeler and Mrs. David Todd; arrangements, Mrs. Prueella Nay Abbott, of Abbott's School of Modern Floristry, and Carmen of Carmen's florist shop; children's division, Miss Elva Haskett of the Junior Library and Mrs. Milton Sell; flowered arts, Mrs. Sam Keith and Mrs. C. Weick. Schools Entries Taking its theme as "Showers" Mrs. Ruth Klutow, co-sponding secretary; Mrs. Meyer, treasurer; Mrs. Lydia net assistant treasurer; Mrs. I Bowen, song leader; Mrs. Mabs, pianist, and Miss N Bressel, assistant pianist. VISITING SPEAKER Dr. Clarence Bass, Minister Education, from Temple Bay church, Los Angeles, brought message for the evening, using his topic "Missions—Do We Need Them?" Following the singing congregational hymn, "Oter Let Me Walk With Thee," Bass gave the benediction. choral response "Peace of God by Coombs, and organ post concluded the service. The arrangements for the gram was under the direction Mrs Dayton Smith The Just Circle were usherettes. Refreshments were served in the Felship hall by members of the In and Frles Circles. Ceremonies Star New Church Unite Following morning service, day, April 25, the ground brining ceremonies for the start of new Sunday School unit of Be Baptist church, Broadway and Lemon streets, were conducted with the Rev. Berthold Jack leading. The Senior and Choirs united in singing Love Thy Kingdom, Lord." Mayor Charles Pearson represented Anaheim city in words praise and encouragement to local congregation, expressing thought that one of the finest fluences a city have come from the churches. Charles E. Rinehart browngreetings from the Anaheim association of Christian Church of which Herbert Stabbert, chield building committee chairman presided. Rev. Herman Wedel, Se Deacon, gave the invocation. M Jungkeit, Sunday School superintendent assisted by his son G 5, wielded the first shovels of e removed. Speaking briefly and repressing their respective department of the church were Harry Vice-Moderator; Alex Stark, chairman, board of trustees; Isbell, young peoples, and Her Stabbert, building commission chairman. A. D. Penhall, local contract store without a display window; a locomotive without a cow-catcher; a newspaper without a front page; a man without a face. Why did they do away with the old front porch, which never harmed anyone but which instead lent a note of gracious living to even the most humble house? With its vines and protective covering, it was a haven of sweet refuge on hot summer days, especially after mom had sluiced it down with a bucket of cool water and broomed it off. In summer especially, it was a sort of center of home life, and from it greetings were exchanged with passersby on the sidewalk. The city folk could use it as a convenient observation platform from which to keep the people across the street under surveillance, and the countryman rested on it in the cool of the evening while contemplating his fields and reflecting on the labors of the morrow. Equipped with a porch swing it was ideal for spooning purposes, and more than one troth was plighted on balmy summer nights on the old front porch. In lieu of the front porch, the architects (in this region, at least) suggest a patio out back screened from passing view by either cinder block or grape-stake fences. Don't show yourself to public view, don't yell a cheery greeting to passersby, keep secluded. Bring selected friends in occasionally to show off your barbecue and brickwork, but by all means don't allow anything to add to the "hominess" of the front of the house. Let it suggest all the hospitality of the bleak granite face of a mausoleum. A good front porch, a rocking chair, and some fine old-fashioned sober reflection would do this country a world of good. Judges were: floral specimens, Mrs. Rene Wheeler and Mrs. David Todd; arrangements, Mrs. Pruella Nay Abbott, of Abbott's School of Modern Floristry, and Carmen of Carmen's florist shop; children's division, Miss Elva Haskett of the Junior Library and Mrs. Milton Sell; flowered arts, Mrs. Sam Keith and Mrs. C. Weick. Schools Entries Taking its theme as "Showers of Flowers," the show was outstanding for its display of gorgeous roses and many varieties of iris as well as an unusually fine display from the schools. A special department for "men only" created much interest as did the scope of the related floral arts exhibit. For the first time, the patio was given over to commercial exhibitors which included Kirk's, Gordon's, Botts' and Lee nurseries and the Homecrafts shop. In connection with the show, there was a sale of plants and of homemade candies. General chairman Mrs. Norman Lombard reports the affair a financial success, although it was undertaken by the society as a community service rather than a money-making project. In behalf of the flower show committees, Mrs. Lombard publicly thanks for the services of the Anaheim Police department, the Park department, Lund's Glass Co., and Lovell's Misses Shop. ATTENDED ANNUAL STATE PTA CONVENTION Recently returned from San Francisco and the 55th Annual State Convention of Parent-Teacher Association are Mrs. Jack Polley president of Lincoln PTA and Mrs. Herbert Taylor, who has been appointed chairman in charge of organizing Thomas Edison PTA. SAFEWAY STORES OF ORANGE contributed $1000 to the St. fund to bring the public sub When $750,000 is raised from construction will begin on in Sunny Hills. Bob Jayne 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA VOLUME LXXXIII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Street Widening Proposal Presented to City Council A delegation of more than 20 persons residing on the west side of Liberty Lane between La Palma Ave., and Romneya Dr., this week petitioned the City Council to widen a half street extending along the rear of their property. The council delayed action on the matter until all councilmen could inspect the street and consult with the city engineer. The street, Rosemont, is presently about 30 feet wide and runs between La Palma and Romneya Dr., east of Raymond St. The Liberty Lane residents said all the property owners with one exception are willing to give 30 feet off the rear of their lots in order to make Rosemont a 60-foot street. The reason given by approximately 13 property owners seeking a full width street are that the street will establish a through route from Romneya to La Palma. The 14 Liberty Lane lots are all more than 300 feet deep. A subdivision is planned for the area between Rosemont and Raymond. In other business the council approved reclassification requests by Alfred Davis of 715 S. Olive St., and Edwin Heacock of 1701 Lincoln Ave. A request to put in an 18 by 20-foot addition to the north side of his commercial establishment at La Palma Ave. Reception for Sen. Kuchel A public reception will be held this Saturday, May 1, for Senator Thomas H. Kuchel, of Anaheim. Slated to begin at 4:30 p.m., at Santa Ana Ebell clubhouse, it will be the only public gathering of its kind before the June 8 primary election when Senator Kuchel will seek re-election as U. S. Senator (R) from California. Orange juice from Orange County will be appropriately served to friends calling during the reception. Heading the reception list will be Mrs. Hildred Ferrell of Anaheim and Robert C. Mize of Santa Ana, co-chairmen of the Kuchel campaign in Orange county; and Rpbert B. Wurgaft of Anaheim, his finance chairman. Among Anaheim and north-county hosts for the reception will be Mrs. Coalson Morris, Leo J. Sheridan, Houston Kier and Wurgaft, all of Anaheim; Andy Anderson CHANNEL SWIM ENDS miles up the main channel fishermen from Norm's La animal, apparently from the over to state fish and ga Stewart, who "landed" the right. Spectators reported spectacular swan dive from capture at the dock. (Don) Mrs. Ruth Klutow, correding secretary; Mrs. Olga tier, treasurer; Mrs. Lydia Bohassistant treasurer; Mrs. Leola music, song leader; Mrs. Ruth s琴师, and Miss Nancy sel, assistant pianist. TUTING SPEAKER Mr. Clarence Bass, Minister of education, from Temple Baptist Church, Los Angeles, brought the usage for the evening, using as topic "Missions—Do We Still Them?" Following the closcongregational hymn, "O Mascet Me Walk With Thee," Dr. Gave the benediction. The real response "Peace of God." Coombs, and organ postlude included the service. The arrangements for the program was under the direction of Dayton Smith. The Just-Us people were usherettes. Refreshers were served in the Fellowhall by members of the Isbell Fries Circles. Peremonies Start New Church Unit Following morning service, SunApril 25, the ground breakceremonies for the start of the Sunday School unit of Bethel list church, Broadway and S. on streets, were conducted by the Rev. Berthold Jacksteil ing. The Senior and Choral ars united in singing "We Thy Kingdom, Lord." Mayor Charles Pearson reprened Anaheim city in words of peace and encouragement to the congregation, expressing the light that one of the finest incesa city can have comes to the churches. Charles E. Rinehart brought ings from the Anaheim Assoition of Christian Churches, which Herbert Stabbert, church chairman, is adent. V. Herman Wedel, Senlor ton, gave the invocation. Paul kelt, Sunday School superded assisted by his son Gary, added the first shovels of earth wed. Speaking briefly and representtheir respective departments one church were Harry Fox, Moderator; Alex Stark, viceman, board of trustees; Don L., young peoples, and Herbert bert, building committee man. D. Penhall, local contractor Fire Insurance Rates Lowered On May 1, 1954, fire insurance rates for dwelling class buildings will be reduced, according to an announcement made public by the Orange County Association of Insurance Agents. While reductions average about 20% over all, they will vary according to the different areas. The Association emphasizes that the reductions apply only to dwellings and not to household furniture and personal property. Broader policy forms now make it possible for home owners to protent their property against more perils without substantially increased cost. The rate reductions and improved coverage reflect the capital stock insurance companies established program of making available to the public more protection for their premium dollar. Open House Thurs. At Lincoln School Open House will be held at Lincoln school Thursday, April 29, from 1:30 to 4 in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 in the evening. There will be an exhibit by the Lincoln PTA with the School Education Chairman, Mrs. Ben Wright in charge. The exhibit theme will feature the part the citizen takes in the Public School System. Highlighting the display will be a cleverly designed miniature School Board meeting. Chairs received by the council. The 14 Liberty Lane lots are all more than 300 feet deep. A subdivision is planned for the area between Rosemont and Raymond. In other business the council approved reclassification requests by Alfred Davis of 715 S. Olive St., and Edwin Heacock of 1701 Lincoln Ave. A request to put in an 18 by 20-foot addition to the north side of his commercial establishment at Palm and La Palma was made by John Battaglia. Councilmen took the matter under advisement. A canvass of ballots in the recent Loara annexation election showed 26 for the measure to five against. The land includes all property east of Euclid Ave., north of Fire Insurance Rates Lowered After submitting necessary information to the Post Office Department in Washington, the Anaheim post office has been successful in securing authority to extend the area now classed as business and receives two mail deliveries daily to a larger area to include more business firms, according to Postmaster Louis Hoskins. Effective on Thursday April 29, 1954, the following territory will be added to the business routes and will receive two deliveries daily except Saturday, which will have only one delivery as at present: North Los Angeles Street, 600 to 1100 blocks inclusive, South Los Angeles Street, 300 to 800 blocks inclusive, East Center Street, 400 to 800 blocks inclusive, West Center Street, 500 to 600 blocks inclusive. The local post office is always striving to give the best service possible to its patrons, and is glad that it is now possible to improve the service in these areas. Efforts will continue to enlarge the business area whenever conditions warrant. B. & P.W. Elect Next Wednesday Installation of new officers of the Business and Professional Women's club has been set for May 5, according to retiring president Eva Gooden who will preside. Chosen to lead the club in the new year are Ethel Caverly presiding during the reception. Heading the reception list will be Mrs. Hildred Ferrell of Anaheim and Robert C. Mize of Santa Ana, co-chairmen of the Kuchel campaign in Orange county; and Robert B. Wurgaft of Anaheim, his finance chairman. Among Anaheim and north-county hosts for the reception will be Mrs. Coalson Morris, Leo J. Sheridan, Houston Kier and Wurgaft, all of Anaheim; Andy Anderson and Paul Kroesen, both of Buena Park; Mrs. W. L. Lytle of Yorba Linda, Donna Spencer of Placentia and Dr. Glenn Curtis of Brea. Business District Increases in Local Post Office Area After submitting necessary information to the Post Office Department in Washington, the Anaheim post office has been successful in securing authority to extend the area now classed as business and receives two mail deliveries daily to a larger area to include more business firms, according to Postmaster Louis Hoskins. Effective on Thursday April 29, 1954, the following territory will be added to the business routes and will receive two deliveries daily except Saturday, which will have only one delivery as at present: North Los Angeles Street, 600 to 1100 blocks inclusive, South Los Angeles Street, 300 to 800 blocks inclusive, East Center Street, 400 to 800 blocks inclusive, West Center Street, 500 to 600 blocks inclusive. The local post office is always striving to give the best service possible to its patrons, and is glad that it is now possible to improve the service in these areas. Efforts will continue to enlarge the business area whenever conditions warrant. Business Activity Reported Strong During March a wide divide of trends characterized busiactivity in the southern half California, according to an nouncement today by B. W. dan, manager of Security-First tional Bank's branch. Taken as a whole, however tivity was stronger in March in February, he said, quoting the bank's Monthly Summary Business Conditions. An important gain in develment store sales and a sharp GAVE THE INVOCATION. Paul Keit, Sunday School superendent assisted by his son Gary, held the first shovels of earth sealed. PEAKINGbriefly and representtheir respective departments the church were Harry Fox, Moderator; Alex Stark, viceman, board of trustees; Don L, young peoples, and Herbert Bert, building committee man. D. Penhall, local contractor charge of building the unit was educated along with Ellerbroek, the firm of Hodgdon and Ellerk architects. Closing prayer message from Neh. 4: 6 was by Reverend Jackstelt. OPEN HOUSE will be held at Lincoln school Thursday, April 29, from 1:30 to 4 in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 in the evening. There will be an exhibit by the Lincoln PTA with the School Education Chairman, Mrs. Ben Wright in charge. The exhibit theme will feature the part the citizen takes in the Public School System. Highlighting the display will be a cleverly designed miniature School Board meeting. Chairs reserved for "Mr. and Mrs. Citizen" will urge all parents to attend these meetings. Refreshments will be served by the PTA from 7 to 9 in the evenning. B. & P.W. Elect Next Wednesday Installation of new officers of the Business and Professional Women's club has been set for May 5, according to retiring president Eva Gooden who will preside. Chosen to lead the club in the new year are Ethel Caverly, president; Mae Cornnloom, first vicepresident; Florence Davis, second vice-president; Evah Drennon, recording secretary; Eleanor Bradley, corresponding secretary; and Emma Lawrence, treasurer. MIXED trends were evident many segments of the economy he said For instance, bank its in Los Angeles were up strily, but debits in outlying resitial and agricultural com­ mities were down moderately. Building permit volume exp­ ed more than the usual seas­ amount, while real estate activity was up less than wi­ be seasonally expected. And in trial employment declined silty, but industrial use of elec­ power increased, he said. LUNCHEON HONORS TEACHERS Regular and special teach­ at Benjamin Franklin school is honored at a luncheon given Wednesday by the PTA of Board and room mothers. Buffet was served at the YEAR with Paul Cook, superinten­ of schools, among the spu­ guests. Mrs. Kenyon Dawson, president, and Mrs. Lloyd Laille were in charge of arra­ ments. The colorful table de­ tions were done by Mrs. H. Beck, art and decoration cha­ O ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY GAZETTE GE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1954 NO. 76 CHANNEL SWIM ENDS — A frightened Barren Doe swam two miles up the main channel of Newport Harbor Bay before sport fishermen from Norm's Landing hauled her in. Unharmed, the animal, apparently from the hills of Irvine Ranch, was turned over to state fish and game officials. Norm Hagen and Lyle Stewart, who "landed" the animal, are pictured from left to right. Spectators reported that her swim was climaxed by a spectacular swan dive from the top of Lido bridge before her capture at the dock. (Don Bush Photo) Communism — World’s Greatest Conspiracy; Former FBI Agent Lt. Governor Urges School Bond Support Lieutenant Governor Harold J. Powers, acting governor of California, observed Public Schools Week—April 26 to May 1—with an appeal for support for a new $100,000,000 state school construction bond issue at the November 2 general election. Powers said he is disturbed by recent defeat of local school bond issues in view of the latest official forecasts that the state must have 100 new classrooms a week to accommodate an elementary-high school enrollment expected to soar from 2,131,259 in October, 1953, to 3,193,400 by October, 1960. "We cannot permit the school system to break down. Our schools and the children they educate are democracy's indispensable asset." Powers' part in building the California school system during 21 years in the State Senate was acknowledged by the California Teachers' Association when Powers was sworn in as lieutenant governor. Communism — World’s Greatest Conspiracy; Former FBI Agent Wells Anaheim Legion Auxiliary "Bleed America White" is the organ of the communist party in its country according to Edith Ciacea of Placentia, who address the regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary last week. Mrs. Macia joined the committee party at the request of the B.I., and now that her work as spy has been completed, she is combining homemaking with public speaking to warn the public of the greatest conspiracy the world ever faced." Said Mrs. Macia he must destroy it or it will deploy us. The revealed that the program includes denial of the existence God, the destruction of marriage law, and the promotion of juvenile delinquency through undergoing the morals and discipline youth. One hundred Communities are entering this country each by way of the Mexican and Canadian borders, Mrs. Macia said. Presiding at the meeting was Rise Johnson who heard reels from Elvamae Jones of the Kent county council meeting and the 21st district meeting held last week in Orange and attended by the state president, Gladys Muran. A nominating committee was appointed as follows: Elizabeth Neuman, Doris Doetsch, Mabel Masterson Elvamae Jones and Rose Gowdy. Town Meeting Tuesday, May 4 On Tuesday May 4, at 7:30 p.m., an open town meeting will be conducted by the local Citizen's Advisory committee to present to the public the five candidates for the two vacancies to be filled on the High School Board at the coming May 21 election date. Candidates to be presented will be Rex Coons, Al Holve, Dick Henning, Jack Polley and Arthur Shipkey. Each will be allotted five minutes to speak, with the Rev. Berthold Jacksteit acting as moderator. Questions from the floor will be invited following the speeches. In urging the public to avail itself of this opportunity to meet and hear the candidates, the committee wishes to state that the meeting is not intended to provide an occasion for discussion on controversial subjects. Rather its purpose is to inform the public of the political platform and policy on each candidate. Katella P-TA Hears History Of School’s Name Past presidents of Katella PTA were honored at last week’s meeting in the school cafetorium as Mrs. Hal Balmer presided at the colorful ceremonies. Miss Kate Rae, a pioneer in Parent-Teacher work addressed the group to explain how the school received its name. She said the land was originally part of her father’s ranch. High School Board Asks Tax Increase At the April 26 meeting of the Anaheim High School Board a proposed rate increase of 50 cents per $100 assessed valuation was considered to be presented for the June 28 election, according to Clyde Nichols. This increase is for the upkeep and maintenance of the two new Junior High schools, Fremont and Western, deemed necessary by the Board in view of the estimated pupil enrollment of 3300 expected in the district next year. The present enrollment for the district is 1570 in the High school district. At the regular tax rate of $1.00 per $100 assessed valuation 25 cents goes into an accumulating building fund. This rate will terminate at the June 30, 1955 election and go back again to the 75 cents per $100 assessed valuation. From June 1955-56 on the rate would be $1.25 per $100 assessed valuation. Anahi Students Have Roles in College Play Five Anaheim students attending Fullerton Junior College will take part in the school’s spring play "The Robe," which opens Monday evening and runs through the following Friday. Bill Pixler plays "Marcellus," the Roman tribune who won Christ’s robe in a gambling game at the Criss. Bob Calvo is cast as "Caligula," the mad emperor, and other Anaheim residents in the play as Manuel Alonso Marion. Of School's Name Past presidents of Katella PTA were honored at last week's meeting in the school cafetorium as Mrs. Hal Balmer presided at the colorful ceremonies. Miss Kate Rae, a pioneer in Parent-Teacher work addressed the group to explain how the school received its name. She said the land was originally part of her father's ranch. He coined the name by combining the names of his two daughters, Kate and Ella. Miss Rae was introduced by program chairman Mrs. K. Shigekawa who presented the following past presidents of the organization: Mrs. Charles Schweinfest, Mrs. George Reed, Mrs. Simon Tousseau, Mrs. Thomas Haster, Mrs. David Toms, Mrs. Paul Dominguez, Mrs. James F. Sutherland, Mrs. D. Schnitzger, Mrs. C. Mauerhan, Mrs. Austin Fordyce, Mrs. Raymond Terry, Mrs. Frende Combs, Mrs. Orval Halverson, Mrs. Clarence Mauerhan. Invited, but unable to attend, were Mrs. Floyd Benson, Mrs. A. Fischer, Mrs. Irwin North, Mrs. Y. F. Hammatt and Mrs. Ross Brownfield. Officers Installed Mrs. Reed served as insailing officer for the following members of the board for the coming year: Mrs. Charles Harrison, president; Mrs. A. N. Skinner, vice-president; Mrs. Henry Schlagal, secretary; and Mrs. Herbert Douglas, treasurer. First, fifth and sixth grade pupils entertained with interesting reader-action stories. Spring flowers set the theme for the tea hour which followed the ceremonies. Five Anaheim students attending Fullerton Junior College will take part in the school's spring play "The Robe," which opens Monday evening and runs through the following Friday. Bill Pixler plays "Marcellus," the Roman tribune who won Christ's robe in a gambling game at the Criss. Bob Calvo is cast as "Caligula," the mad emperor, and other Anaheim residents in the play are Manuel Alonzo, Marion Caracausa and Judy Mills. The play will be presented in the college lounge by a cast of 24 and an "intimate staging" technique will be used, according to Alex Omalev, director. Both costuming and scene settings will be suggestive rather than historically accurate or realistic," Omalev said. He added that emphasis is on actions and emotions of the actors and their inter-relationships rather than on magnificent and panoramic scenery as in the motion picture. Tickets for the play may be purchased for $1 for adults and 50 cents for students. Stage settings were created and constructed by George Archambeault, FUHS drama instructor and his stagecraft class. Music from the motion picture will be used as a prelude and a postlude to the play, helping create the mood. ON HAWAIIAN TRIP Val Moore, director and teacher of the Moore Hawaiian Dance studio, flew to the Hawaiian Islands last week, in her annual visit to the islands to brush up on the latest Phillipine dances. She is making her headquarters at the Beach Walk Inn, Honolulu, and is expected to return about May 5.