anaheim-gazette 1954-09-16

OBLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) By WALDO HUNTER, P.S.B. Dear Miss (or Mrs.) School Teacher: Well, here we go again, back for another year of school. The opening of school is a great thing for the nation. It is a definite demarkation line from summer to fall, regardless of the condition of the weather. We date things from the time school starts in the fall and when it adjourns sine die in the spring. At school's start, mothers are happy to get the kids out from underfoot, and dads are glad to get out from under the feet of the kids. And the kids, too, are strangely enchanted at the prospect of a break in the hum-drum activities of summer and the inevitable embarkation upon a new voyage, with its strictness, discipline, and regimentation. I could be noble at this point and say that they lift their shiny faces upward in starry-eyed anticipation of new search for knowledge, but this is no time to waste words. In a way, I envy you in your chosen profession. You have elected to instruct young minds, to help blossoming youth to develop into upstanding, patriotic citizens. Could one visualize a more important vocation? As the school days go on and lengthen into weeks and months, you will come to know these little citizens, and mayhap even their parents will drop in at least once during the year to look at the ogre who influences their child for a good part of the day nine months out of the year, and who Sen. Kuchel Against Any Deal with Chinese Reds "I don't want Red China admitted to the United Nations, and I think all real Americans feel that way," was a statement expressed by Senator Thomas H. Kuchel recently at a meeting of 600 employees of Kwikset Locks and their families. The United States is offering leadership to "people who want to lead normal lives" without fear of aggression and slavery through mutual security, he said. Mutual security pacts among nations striving for peace and freedom are "the keystones of liberty" in a world menaced by Soviet Russia. If Russia and Red China had known 16 nations would send troops to fight aggression in Korea," the communists might "have had a second sober thought" before starting the Korean war, the Semator said. These statements, delivered at the annual "Family Night" meeting of the Anaheim industrial firm, were made after the Senator had discussed the accomplishments of the Asian defense meeting in Manila and had said that NATO is meeting with success. Kuchel said these "bulwarks against aggression and in defense of peace" certainly are giving Russia "cause to pause." The Anaheim-born Senator told the audience of his experience as a."freshman" senator in Washington and how he deplores the use of the filibuster to retard important Senate business. He got a hearty chuckle from his audience when he explained "leader" of the Democrats. Texas senator said he wanted take a nap." Remembers Ceremonies Senator Kuchel recalled strong impressions he received when he was sworn into the state and during the inauguration ceremonies for President Eisenhower. He said they always be "living memories." Walter Miller, Director of dustrial Relations for Kwikset chairman of the meeting, noted the speech that Senator Kuche had lost no time in actively presenting the state in the Senate ter being appointed to Congress fill the Senate vacancy of W President Nixon. Miller pointed out that Senator Kuche authorized 20 important measures which was passed by Congress and signed President Eisenhower, an unusual record for a new Senator. Speaking directly to hjs Kuchel audience, Senator Kuchel said Kwikset and other new industries in the Anaheim area are "a mter of continuing comfort to ye neighbors." Kwikset President Speaks Prior to Senator Kuchel's trial Adolf Schopee, President of Kwikset, spoke to the group on the accomplishments of the compduring the past year and said prospects for Kwikset are "very good." He spoke on the responsibility of individuals to their jobs, communities, and the nation, and reded the important role each Kwikset plays in the success of Kwikset Locks, Inc. ed to instruct young minds, to help blossoming youth to develop into upstanding, patriotic citizens. Could one visualize a more important vocation? As the school days go on and lengthen into weeks and months, you will come to know these little citizens, and mayhap even their parents will drop in at least once during the year to look at the ogre who influences their child for a good part of the day nine months out of the year, and who is paid by their hard-gotten tax dollars. The retired school teacher (if he or she were a conscientious one) must, like a good retired man of the pulpit, be able to relax in the knowledge that the life's work was well done. As a public school teacher, you must surely know that there are vicious forces loose in the community who would sell their souls to put an end to this thing which we call the public school. They have their own reasons for this. Some of them spring from selfishness, apathy, and even religion. But you, as you tread your daily path of thorns will, I am sure, stand steadfast in the face of opposition and perform your duties well and faithfully. (Just a note of caution here: don't over-pressurize your lobby at Sacramento. There's a limit, you know. If you happen to be a teacher of physics, for instance, you know that a baloon will burst when its inside pressure is no longer counteracted by the external pressure). It is granted that many in your profession are inept, and that the educational system which you represent has many faults which are seized upon and exploited by the enemies of the Public School. But any right-thinking parent will back you up, and defend the tax-supported school system before he will succumb to the powers of ignorance and darkness. There are many of us who think that America's greatness today has resulted mainly from a broad, enlightened middle class of people. This class has been called the backbone of the country. Had we not, through the formative years of our country, supported public education, we most likely today would be the miserable captive of some foreign ideology. So, here's to you, Mrs. Schoolmarm! May you have a good year and may you do all within your power to further one of mankind's greatest professions. Kuchel said these "bulwarks against aggression and in defense of peace" certainly are giving Russia "cause to pause." The Anaheim-born Senator told the audience of his experience as a "freshman" senator in Washington and how how he deplores the use of the filibuster to retard important Senate business. He got a hearty chuckle from his audience when he explained how he was both Majority and Minority leaders of the Senate for the period of 12 midnight to 3 a.m., during a recent overnight filibuster in the Senate. The other senators had left the chamber floor and Senator Kuchel was performing as Acting Senate Majority Leader while a filibustering senator droned on. The "junior senator" from Texas crossed the Senate floor and asked Kuchel to fill in for him as acting Liquor License Protest Scheduled For Sept. 24 The State Board of Equalization has set Friday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m., Basement Room No. 1, Orange County Court House, Santa Ana, as time and place for a public hearing on protests against the application of: Albert and Edmund A. Brunet and Charles B. Fordyce, 420 E. Center Street, Anaheim, for transfer of an off-sale general license. The protest filed with the Board by Fred Edwards in behalf of the White Temple Methodist Church Board of Trustees, contends the premises seeking a license are in close vicinity to the church parsonage premises. The protest filed with the Board by Agnes Francis Criss, director of Criss Business College, contends the premises are in close vicinity to the college. Either George K. Bellows or Joseph C. Akers (Board hearing officers) will conduct this hearing at which people having evidence for or against the protests, will have the opportunity to submit it. Decision is not made at the hearing. Evidence obtained has to be forwarded to the State Liquor Administrator in Sacramento for review by him to enable him to make his recommendation to the Board for its decision on this case Girl Scouts, Trp. Plan New Year The Chattering Chipmunks Troop No. 51, Girl Scouts, has transferred their chattering from Horace Mann to Fremont. During the summer they enjoyed a picnic lunch while they busily planned an ambitious program for coming school year. Their goal? To attain First Class Rank in the spring. How? Starting on Sept. 25 to work in the Horsewomen Badge. All To wrap up the Foot Trave Badge which they began work last year. They have 50 miles go for this one. After Christmas they will tackle the requirement necessary for earning the Fifth Aid Badge. The members of this enthusiastic scouting group are: Sus Henry, Pres.; Judy Royer, Vi Pres.; Coleen O'Brien, Rep.; Junior Planning Board; Betty U Derwood, Scribe; Margaret W tesch, Marie Jenkins, and Bee Jo Fisher. Mrs. Otto Wittesch their leader. Brick' Power Pen Note from Europe The Gazette is in receipt th week of a card from Garmisse Partenkirchen, Germany, sent E. J. (Brick) Power who, with wife Ruth, are spending a prolonged vacation on the continent He relates having dinner with well-known local couple, Maj. M rion and Betty Ruth Mellett daughter and son-in-law of M and Mrs. Robert H. Boney. Ma Mellett is in command and live at Bad Tolz and he also has co has resulted mainly from a broad, enlightened middle class of people. This class has been called the backbone of the country. Had we not, through the formative years of our country, supported public education, we most likely today would be the miserable captive of some foreign ideology. So, here's to you, Mrs. Schoolmarm! May you have a good year and may you do all within your power to further one of mankind's greatest professions! P.S. But take it easy on my boy. He is sensitive, and should not be talked to in a stern voice. Never scold him, and if he makes bad grades, why don't be too free with your red pencil. After all, I know the principal, and an influential friend of mine plays golf with the president of the school board! As outlined in a news item in another column of the Gazette, the P-TA at Horace Mann Elementary school is working on a resolution in favor of "urging the ban of obscene and suggestive comic books in this area." We have no quarrel with this project, as it is common knowledge that the contents of most of our news stands seem to be edited for those of depraved morals. But on the other hand, a word of caution is appropriate regarding official book censorship by any organized association, especially in a case where the group functions in close accord with education. Depending upon the point of view, there are many definitions of the word "suggestive." One could even say that Ralph Waldo Emerson's essays are "suggestive." And further, there are some people who think that the most sedate dancing by young couples is "obscene." Let's tread lightly in this field of suppression of literature. Either George K. Bellows or Joseph C. Akers (Board hearing officers) will conduct this hearing at which people having evidence for or against the protests, will have the opportunity to submit it. Decision is not made at the hearing. Evidence obtained has to be forwarded to the State Liquor Administrator in Sacramento for review by him to enable him to make his recommendation to the Board for its decision on this case at its next (subsequent) session which is scheduled for October 7. When the report of Board actions at that session is received by this office, you will be notified what the decision or other situation is on this case. Mrs. Joe R. Thompson of 725 N. Clementine St., and Mrs.' William Rickel of 407 N. Resh St., will serve as cochairmen of the residential drive for Anaheim Community Chest, it was announced today by campaign chairmen Judge John Shea and Wayne Butterbaugh. Other divisions of the drive are now gathering funds and expect to end their part of the drive Sept. 24. Th residential campaign will be the wind-up of the drive and will be conducted one evening only, Oct. 4. Volunteers are still needed for some parts of Anaheim. Assistance League members have offered to call on residents of the northwest section of the city and several other groups have been spotted in other parts, but new neighborhoods especially need workers. They may volunteer by calling chest headquarters at 249 W. Center St., KE 5-0624. The Gazette is in receipt the week of a card from Garmison Partenkirchen, Germany, sent E. J. (Brick) Power who, with wife Ruth, are spending a prolonged vacation on the continine He relates having dinner with well-known local couple, Maj. M. rion and Betty Ruth Mellett daughter and son-in-law of M and Mrs. Robert H. Boney. Mellett is in command and live at Bad Tolz and he also has command of three other military posts. 'Brick' Power and his wife re port they are having a fine time and have been so busy they had not had time to give any thought to the fall election. Their plan for returning home are indefinite. Merchants to Hold Fashion Show Friday The fall season will be officially ushered on to the local scene Friday evening, Sept. 17, with the unveiling of back-to-school fashion sports clothes, evening wear, et al in show windows of merchants o Anaheim's main stem between the hours of 7 and 8:30 o'clock p.m. Many will feature live models for the gala occasion, and a window treasure hunt will be conducted with a host of worthwhile gifts for shoppers. 62 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY VOLUME LXXXIII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA HALLOWE’EN PARADE FLOAT ENTRIES Float entries in the 1954 Anaheim Hallowe’en Parade have just about filled the quota of 40 major floats set for the 31st annual parade to be staged the evening of Oct. 30, according to Oscar Schultz, parade marshal. Divisions of the parade have been titled Arabian Nights, Pageant of Faith, Rustic Hallowe’en, All Nations, and Disneyland. Efforts of the parade officials have been concentrated on filling the All Nations, Pageant of Faith, and Rustic Hallowe’en divisions. However, Arabian Nights and Disneyland divisions of the parade have not yet been assigned their full quotas of floats, according to Schultz, and firms which have not yet entered the parade may yet place floats in these divisions. Information regarding the divisions may be obtained from the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce office, or from the division marshals, Dick Marsellus, Arabian Nights; and Burr Williams, Disneyland. Marshals of the other divisions are Al Marcoux, All Nations; Bob Chambers, Pageant of Faith; and Avon Carlson, Rustic Hallowe’en. PARADE OFFICIALS confer on plans for 1954 Anaheim Hallowe’en Parade. Seated, l-r, are Albert Marcoux, division marshal; Oscar Schultz, parade marshal; Avon Carlson, Dick Marsellus, and Bob Chambers, divisi Kwikset President Speaks Advisor to Senator Kuchel's talk, of Schoepe, President of Kwikspoke to the group on the accademments of the company ag the past year and sald the objects for Kwikset are "very" spoke on the responsibility individuals to their jobs, comties, and the nation, and nothe important role each Kwikplays in the success of Kwiklocks, Inc. tests introduced during the ing, held in the Anaheim Unhigh School Auditorium, were Henry Kuchel, mother of the ator; Mrs. Betty Kuchel, his and Ted Kuchel, his brother. Eel Scouts, Trp. 51 In New Year The Chattering Chipmunks of No. 51, Girl Scouts, have ferred their chattering from ce Mann to Fremont. During summer they enjoyed a picnic while they busily planned ambitious program for the big school year. Irish goal? To attain First Class in the spring. How? By going on Sept. 25 to work for Horsewomen Badge. Also? wrap up the Foot Traveler which they began work on year. They have 50 miles to or this one. After Christmas will tackle the requirements sary for earning the First Badge. members of this enthusiasmscouting group are: Susan y, Pres.; Judy Royer, ViceColeen O'Brien, Rep. on or Planning Board; Betty Unood, Scribe; Margaret WitMarie Jenkins, and Betty usher. Mrs. Otto Wittesch is leader. Ruck' Power Pens from Europe Gazette is in receipt this of a card from Garmischkirchen, Germany, sent by (Brick) Power who, with his Ruth, are spending a provival vacation on the continent. Glates having dinner with a known local couple, Maj. Maland Betty Ruth Mellette, tter and son-in-law of Mr. Mrs. Robert H. Boney. Major ite is command-and lives Tolz and he also has com- Anaheim Chest Opens Annual Fund Campaign Anaheim Community Chest began its drive for $38,800 this week with a kick-off breakfast in Fremont School cafeteria. All divisions except residential and outlying communities took part. Judge John Shea and Wayne Butterbaugh, campaign chairmen, presented information about the seven agencies in the chest and handed division heads and their workers materials. Chest president B. W. Jordan gave the workers a pep talk. Three report meetings are to be held next week, Sept. 20, 22 and 24 at campaign headquarters, 249 W. Center St. Telephone number assigned to the office is Keystone 5-0624. As the workers turn in results of their canvassing they will be served fruit juice, coffee and doughnuts by girls of the Kress store, whose manager, S. E. Parker, is serving as headquarters chairman. The report meetings will be held at 8 a.m., on the three days. Talent Sought for Hollywood Bowl A call for young writers and entertainers who would like a chance to win valuable prizes or perhaps "do their stuff" before more than 12,000 people in world famous Hollywood Bowl was issued this week by Anaheim YMCA General Secretary, John Berch. The talent and essay competitions are being sponsored in connection with the 22nd annual Y-Day in Hollywood, which local boys and girls and adults will attend Oct. 16. Hildred Ferrel to Chairman 'Citizens for Ike' Campaign Mrs. Hildred Ferrell, 3043 Wilhelmina St., has been appointed chairman for the Citizens for Eisenhower campaign in Anaheim, according to an announcement today from the organization's Southern California headquarters in Los Angeles. The appointments were made by David G. Saunders, area chairman. Within several weeks the new appointees will meet with other Southland leaders to outline a program for bringing out the vote for pro-Eisenhower candidates in the coming senatorial and congressional races. Mrs. Valley Knudsen, co-chairman with Saunders, will personally visit each of the new sub-chairmen in advance of the general meeting. "It's of vital importance that all of us who joined in the great Citizens Crusade of 1952 work even harder this fall to assure the President of the support he must have to carry out his plans for a sound and efficient government," Saunders stated. All of the regional groups and chairmen will be invited to be present at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Sept. 23 when President Eisenhower makes one of his few addresses in this 1954 camFarm Bureau Panel Discussion Friday Mrs. Jesse Anderson of Anaheim will be moderator for the panel discussion entitled "Let's Make Our's a Better County." at tomorrow afternoon (Sept. 17) meeting at the Farm Bureau hall. The purpose is to gather county resources, and it will be sponsored by all the county speakers and Rev. Ronald Goerss Speaker at Outdoor Lutheran Service Rev. Ronald G. Goerss, University Pastor of Los Angeles, the 6'9" minister who turned down a contract with the Baltimore Bulletin in favor of the ministry, will be the guest speaker at the second 1954 out-door service on Sunday evening, Sept. 19, at 6:30 o'clock sponsored by Zion Lutheran church of Anaheim, in co-operation with the Orange County Lutheran churches, Missouri Synod. He will speak on the topic "Forward with Christ in Education." Rev. E. H. Plug, pastor of the church will serve at liturgist. Pastor Goerss attended Concordia college at Ft. Wayne, Indi- A Gazette is in receipt this of a card from Garmisch-kirchen, Germany, sent by (Brick) Power who, with his Ruth, are spending the pro-location on the continent. Allates having dinner with a known local couple, Maj. Maud and Betty Ruth Mellette, latter and son-in-law of Mr. Mrs. Robert H. Boney. Major state is in command-and lives Tolz and he also has com-posed three other military posts, Rick' Power and his wife rehearse having a fine time have been so busy they have and time to give any thought the fall election. Their plans returning home are indefinite. To Head Up Serial Drive Thompson and Mrs. Rickel with active in community affair Mrs. Thompson is a past president of Anaheim Ebell Club has headed many other civic organizations. Mrs. Rickel has a record of service to PTA and groups. for their division is Chants to Hold Motion Show Friday Fall season will be officially opened on to the local scene Friening, Sept. 17, with the uncle of back-to-school fashions, clothes, evening wear, et al, new windows of merchants on Sam's main stem between the 6 and 7 and 8:30 o'clock p.m. will feature live models gala occasion, and a win-treasure hunt will be con-venient with a host of worth while or shoppers. A call for young writers and entertainers who would like a chance to win valuable prizes or perhaps "do their stuff" before more than 12,000 people in world famous Hollywood Bowl was issued this week by Anaheim YMCA General Secretary, John Bertch. The talent and essay competitions are being sponsored in connection with the 22nd annual Y-Day in Hollywood, which local boys and girls and adults will attend Oct. 16. Bertch urged those interested in entering the competitions to contact Anaheim "Y" for additional entry information right away. The essay winner's work will be read over a coast-to-coast radio hook-up on Y-Day and the entertainers will perform the same day. The general secretary added that reservations are being taken for the all-day program, which will include a variety show at the Bowl in the morning, lunch and the UCLA-Stanford football game in the afternoon at Memorial Coliseum. Art Linkletter, radio-television star, will emcee the variety show, which will feature many entertainment personalities. The Anaheim group, which consists of members of YMCA clubs and their parents, will travel by auto. High School Food Contracts Awarded The Anaheim High school district trustees have awarded the contract for the supply of ice cream, milk and frozen foods for the coming year to the Excelsior Creamery Co., of Santa Ana. Bakery contracts have been awarded to Spooner's of Anaheim, for doughnuts, to Hadley's Bakery of Anaheim, for pies, sweet cakes and brownies, and to the Langendorff, and Weber's firms for bread rolls and buns. Farm Bureau Panel Discussion Friday Mrs. Jesse Anderson of Anaheim will be moderator for the panel discussion entitled "Let's Make Our's a Better County," at tomorrow afternoon (Sept. 17) meeting at the Farm Bureau hall. The purpose is to foster county resources, and it will be sponsored by all the county schools-says Mrs. Marian Prentiss, head advisor of the County Extension Service. At the morning session, Dr. Emma Wharton, Orange County Health doctor, David McMillan, County probation officer, and Dr. Lawrence Belanger, director of guidance for Orange County Schools, will be speakers. Other features beginning at 10 a.m., will be a talk on "Our Changing Agriculture," by J. C. Coony, county director of Agricultural extension service, and the presentation of the 1954 Health and Welfare Directory by Mrs. Hilda Redmond, of the Orange County Council of Community Agencies. Announcement of the 1954-55 home activities programs for 1954-55 will be distributed by the Extension service. Loan kits for drapery making, lampshade and lamp base construction, belt techniques, and home made toys from scrap materials will be displayed. The noon pot luck luncheon will feature favorite foods made from products grown in Orange county. Beverages will be served. Those attending are asked to bring own table service, and a pot luck dish. The new Farm Bureau hall is located at 1916 W. Chapman Ave., in Orange. The Men's Club Dinner has been scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Parish hall St. Michael's Episcopal church. In favor of the ministry, will be the guest speaker at the second 1954 out-door service on Sunday evening, Sept. 19, at 6:30 o'clock sponsored by Zlon Lutheran church of Anaheim, in co-operation with the Orange County Lutheran churches, Missouri Synod. He will speak on the topic "Forward with Christ in Education." Rev. E. H. Pflag, pastor of the sponsoring church will serve at liturgist. Pastor Goerss attended Concordia college at Ft. Wayne, Indiama, and Concordia Seminary, St Louis, Mo. He received his bachelor of arts degree in 1951 and graduated in June 1954 with the bachelor of divinity degree. He played varsity basketball at the seminary. Rev. Goerss served his intern year in San Francisco with the Rev. Deffner and the Rev. A. H Haake. He serves as university pastor at UCLA... USC... George Pepperdine college... Occidentale college, and Los Angeles city and state colleges. Mrs. Olive Kempin will accompany pany the assembly singing and Richard Heitshusen, Jr., will op-erate the amplifier transcribing the religious music to be broadcast from 6:15 to 6:30 o'clock. "As the Twig is Bent" is the title of the 30-minute movie to be shown immediately following the service. It is an episode from the current series of television programs entitled "This Is The Life." It tells the story how an indifferent father insists he doesn't want his children prejudiced by "man-made ideas about religion." But Grandpa Fisher tells him God expects us not merely to feed and clothe the bodies of our children but he also expects us to nourish their souls. "This is The Life" is a public service television program over station KNBH channel 4 every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Pastor Pflag invites the public to attend these services. O ALL THAT ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY GAZETTE GE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1954 NO. 94 AT ENTRIES NEAR 40 Anaheim Schools See No Shortage Of Pupils This Year There was no shortage of students in the secondary schools of Anaheim as school opened Monday morning (Sept. 13) with a total enrollment of just under 3000 in the junior and senior high schools. This total is expected to increase daily during the next few weeks and to reach the predicted total of 3300 in grades 7 to 12. For the first time in Anaheim's history two junior high schools opened their doors with 1160 enrolling at Fremont Junior High School and 622 at Western Junior High. Anaheim High became a senior high school after a 54 year history as a four-year school and enrolled 1270 students. It is interesting to note that as a four school this year the total enrollment would have been 1800, which is 230 more than the peak enrollment last year. Another indication of the coming growth in school enrollments is forecast by the fact that the enrollment in the seventh grade this year is more than double the enrolment in the 12th grade. If this proportion of increase continues it means that Anaheim will No Chairman's Campaign Northern California Citizens for Water is co-sponsoring this together with the National Association of Republican Women, Democrats for Eisenhower, in cooperation with other Republi-corganizations. Present plans call for the Prescott to arrive by air in the after-later passing through the 17th and 26th Congressional districts on his way to a down-hotel. Additional activities of the Citigroup include the sponsorship of "Coffee Hours for Eisenhower." District chairmen will be large of arranging these dis-ten-type meetings which were curated during the 1952 cam- and were so successful that have since spread across the state. Ronald Goerss Speaker at Outdoor Heran Service Ronald G. Goerss, University of Los Angeles, the 6'9" man who turned down a con- with the Baltimore Bullets or of the ministry, will be best speaker at the second out-door service on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 o'clock, led by Zion Lutheran church heim, in co-operation with Orange County Lutheran Jesu, Missouri Synod. He will join the topic "Forward with Education." Rev. E. H. pastor of the sponsoring will serve at liturgist. Ronald G. Goerss attended Concor- college at Ft. Wayne, Indi- Murdy Addresses Supervisors Today Orange County State Senator John A. Murdy, Jr. was one of the speakers at the meeting of the State Supervisors association meet- ing at the Statler hotel in Los Angeles today. Murdy is the vice-chairman of the State Senate Social Welfare committee. He spoke on welfare problems and costs to the cities and counties, and of the effect of Proposition No. 4 on the November ballot. "California is and has been a leader in the welfare field," said Murday. "The older citizens of California for the year 1954-55 will receive approximately $225,000,000 for old age assistance According to Federal Security agency figures (May 1954) California paid an average of $69.04 to recipients of aged aid (plus medical care in many instances). This amount was exceeded by only two states—Connecticut, with $70.30, and Colorado, with $72.55. "The State Department of Social Welfare estimates the additional cost of Proposition No. 4 for the first year would be $74,201,-000, or an increase in cost of 54.5% to the taxpayers of the State." Children's Home Society Outlines Benefit Plans Members of the Northern Orange County Branch of the Children's Home Society met for a workshop last week in the Fullerton home of Mrs. Leonard Andrews. Ways and means chairman Mrs. Joseph Neighbors presented plans for the "Islander" Hawaiian buffet dinner to be given as a benefit on Oct 2 at the Bagnall Ranch in Phacentia—Tickets will be invited. Employment up In California Employment in California manufacturing plants totaled 1,082,708 wage and salary workers in August, up 45,000 from July, Paul Scharrenberg, California director of Industrial Relations, announced today. Seasonal expansion in fruit and vegetable canning accounted for more than 80 percent of the July-August increase. Also contributing to the rise were seasonal gains in apparel and fabricated metal products and a partial recovery from a work stoppage in the lumber industry. On the other side of the ledger were losses of 1000 or more workers in the automobile and ship-building industries. Old-Fashioned Play Featured The Bird Cage Theater at Knott's Berry Farm went into year around production this month with an all-professional cast headed by George Stuart, famous master of ceremonies for 20 years with the internationally-known play "The Drunkard," and Woodie Wilson, leading man in the same show for a decade. The play, entitled "Streets of New York," is presented in the traditional fashion of the early American theater with ample op- Benefit Plans Members of the Northern Orange County Branch of the Children's Home Society met for a workshop last week in the Fullerton home of Mrs. Leonard Andrews. Ways and means chairman Mrs. Joseph Neighbors presented plans for the "Islander" Hawaiian buffet dinner to be given as a benefit on Oct 2 at the Bagnall Ranch in Phacentin. Tickets will be by invitation. Funds will be sent to headquarters of the Children's Home Society of California to further the work of the State's oldest private adoption agency. Mrs. Samuel Gendell, presiding, set the next meeting date for Oct. 7 at the home of Mrs. Robert Loomis, 426 N. Resh St., Anaheim. A film concerning adoption will be shown under the title, "As Though Born There." Horace Mann P-TA To Censor Books At a recent Horace Mann PTA Executive Board meeting, Mrs E. F. Harmon was named historian, replacing Mrs. Eldon Hauck, resigned. Members of the board are preparing a resolution urging the ban of obscene and suggestive comic books in this area. Final work on the resolution will be done at a board meeting, Oct. 7 and it will be presented in the first PTA meeting of the year scheduled for October 14. CAMERA HOBIESTS RECORD LENGTHY VACATION TRIP Mr. and Mrs. Charles Criss, 512 E. Center street returned home following a three-weeks vacation tour of National parks in seven western states. As camera hobbies, they brought back a record of their trip on colored photo slides. Baton Artist Forms Marching Group A unique precision marching group to represent Anaheim in parades and other public events is being formulated by Miss Joan Burdick of 500 N. Vine street, in conjunction with her classes in baton. She has had a wide experience with parade work, having led the Anaheim Union High School band as a majorette while a student there. She also was leader of 1953 Rose Parade. Miss Burdick spent part of the summer at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, as a featured member of the Frank Sinatra show. She conducted baton classes for 200 students at Western State Teachers' College, Gunison, Colo. She will open at the Moulin Rouge, Los Angeles, on Oct. 7 in a specialty act with her baton.