anaheim-gazette 1954-09-16

Former European Motorcycle Champ Now Service Manager at Renick's The Phil Renick Cadillac Agency, 701 S. Spadra, Fullerton, has as a key member of its personnel a man with a past. He is Leo Wells, of 1303 Longview Drive in that city, who among other accomplishments was former European trick motorcycle champion. Now he is service manager of the Renick Agency. To gain his title as dare-devil motorcycle riding champion Wells had to ski-jump with the machine, do acrobatic acts while riding at top speed. And to gain a new lease on life he had to use his skill as a cyclist to ride through the mountains from his native Czechoslovakia into Italy to escape the Nazis during World War II. Wells began serving as an apprentice mechanic at 14, graduated from the University of Prague, and was later conscripted into the Czech army. When Germany invaded his country, his parents two brothers, his wife’s parents, and many other relatives and friends were murdered. Wells’ family now consists of Mrs. Wells, Paul, 8½, and Anthony, 4½. Following his escape by motorcycle to Italy a series of incredible escapades began that took him to almost every country in the world. Catching a steamer to Shanghai, then a free city, he obtained work with General Motors that took him to Singapore, to French Indo-China where he was a truck assembly supervisor, and then on to Siam. From Singapore, in 1942, he was evacuated with 2000 other refugees to escape the invading Japanese. They had not gotten far on their flight to Java when Japanese bombers scored three direct hits on the ship, which managed to limp on to its destination de- Speeders Warned By Highway Patrol Drivers with a heavy throttle foot are cautioned by the California Highway Patrol that “this is it.” Following a period of gradual re-emphasis on speed enforcement, Patrol Commissioner B. P. Caldwell this week has instructed all Patrol personnel that lenience and tolerance are passe in dealing with speeders. In making this declaration, Caldwell quoted an order he has issued to all members of the patrol stating that all actions taken by Patrolmen shall be “business-like, firm, fair, impartial, courteous and uniform in application.” Discussing the progress of the re-emphasis program thus far, the Commissioner pointed out that most motorists have adjusted very well to this strict and realistic interpretation of speed regulations. “There is, however, a segment of the motoring public that continues to exhibit an apparent disregard of speed limits. For these people, who head the list of collision causes, we promise an all-out effort to convince them that the lawful way is the only acceptable way to drive on California highways,” Caldwell said. He added that the police departments of the cities throughout the Anaheim Home Plans Discussion Family Nutrition On Tuesday, Sept. 28, the helm Home Department will at the Farm Bureau hall family nutrition. Under theance of Marian Prentiss,visor of the Agricultural Service, there will be for family and for individuals as well as help for those weight controlling diets. A special feature will be by movie “Home at the says Mrs. Earl Fricke, cl Local home makers are in attend. Jr. Ebell’s Concerts Opens Fall Season A gay mood was set first meeting of the fall s the Junior Ebell society delightful duo, Clyde and Zulch. Clyde, a concert pianote, rolledick through a program of Chopin’s as several versions of “Yankie,” a medley of waltz polka. Joyce, entertaining amusing monologue, sketch of the happenings of a pianist on tours. The program was introduced Mrs. Robert Loomis and wen especially to entertain new members of the who were special guests evening. Mrs. Virgil Daoust pres the business session at which mittee heads gave plans a new year. The Orange Coun- eration of Womens Club scheduled a dance for Oct- From Singapore, in 1942, he was evacuated with 2000 other refugees to escape the invading Japanese. They had not gotten far on their flight to Java when Japanese bombers scored three direct hits on the ship, which managed to limp on to its destination despite the twisted steel and mangled bodies aboard. Somehow Wells was able to make his way to England, where he joined the Royal Air Force and served for three years. It was there that he was married. Eight years ago when Wells came to America with his family, he could hardly speak English. Settling in Detroit, where he was a service manager for GM, he joined Toastmasters, quite a personal challenge to a man with a new country, new friends, and especially a new language. He also joined the Elks, Masons, American Legion, and an eastern club, Cosmopolitan. His wife, Hanna, joined Toastmistress, and won a district contest. In 1949 the family moved to Loveland, Colo., where Wells became owner of a car agency. On the first of this month they moved to Fullerton, and although their furniture arrived only a week ago, they are already settled into community life. An equestrian enthusiast, Wells brought his horse, Pancho, with him also. Service clubs in Fullerton will probably be vying soon for his services as guest speaker, in which capacity he has served dozens of times. He is one of only 15 honorary members, including several state governors, in Epsilon Sima Alpha, a business organization with 36,000 members. Speaking with an intriguing accent, he has addressed many organizations, describing his life under Nazi and Russian domination, and telling of the dangers of communism in this country. Although he will modestly admit to knowing "only" five languages, several newspaper accounts of his public speeches have credited him with speaking nine languages. Freedom of speech and the American enterprise system must surely hold a special meaning to a multi-lingual, world-experienced man such as Leo Wells. Carson Street Nursery Observes 7th Anniversary A large number of prizes will be given away to customers Saturday and Sunday at the Carson Street Nursery, 11745 Carson street, when the two owners, Adele and Everett Huntsinger conduct their seventh anniversary sale. The Huntsingers, who own their home at 11742 216th street, have lived in Artesia for the last eight years, having moved here from Los Angeles. Originally, Mrs. Huntsinger is from New York, while her husband comes from New Jersey. The couple has a seven year-old son, Wesley, whose birthday was celebrated last month. Acceptance of the nursery by the public made possible opening of a branch store last June 11 at 4760 Los Coyotes Diagonal in Long Beach. During the anniversary observance this weekend several noted garden authorities will be on hand to advise those who have gardening problems. In addition, the Huntsingers will give away shrubs, hoses, insecticides, sprinklers and fertilizer. Drawing will be every hour. The grand award will be a $140 power mower which will be given away at 4 p.m., Sunday. Carson Street is the continuation of Lincoln Blvd., west of Anaheim. State Revenue Shows Increase Gasoline tax revenue increased nearly a million dollars in July over the previous month, it was announced today by State Controller Robert C. Kirkwood. Kirkwood said July figures showed a total distribution of 899 million dollars. The program was introduced Mrs. Robert Loomis andwen especially to entertain new members ofthe who were special guests evening. Mrs. Virgil Daoust presidedthe business session at whil mittee heads gave plansnew year. The Orange Council of Womens Club scheduled a dance for Octothe Pavilion Ballroom at Hton Beach and ticketsn obtained from Mrs. W.K.Anaheim Junior Ebell represitive. Mrs. George LaFollette dent of Senior Ebell, extendinvitation to all Junior mento attend bridge, art andsections of the Senior throughout the year. Mrs. Arthur Winnie, committee chairman, presidedthe social hour assistedfollowing Mmes. G.C.Beaill Williams, Virgil FransceVilott, Bradley Cox,DonalPhip Henry, Paul Tschauen Willeford,Rudy Megerlace Dedic,kenneth HeulerOliver and Walter Wardt. Local Tennis Star Receives Back In Karen Lenain, daughterand Mrs. Gus Lenain, 307helmina street, has receivedpainful back injury whichwent her from playing tena year One of the most promembers of the Anaheimclub, she won the TexMi tournament last month asthe Invitational juniortitle in Palm Springs (withWilliams) last December.Mainnai a junior at Anahelichool, will be in a castmonths, her parents said. Sweeping ChamLaw Will Affect Sweeping new amendmentsthe Social Security Actwill virtually every family incounty, according to Garralistrict manager ofticial Security Administrationoffices in Santa Ana. "Protection of old-ageavivors insurance is now extene-tine out of 10 familiessaid," and benefit paymentonly to future beneficiaries. Ann Fabian Enters St. Mary's College Miss Ann Fabian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fabian of 10112 S. Gilbert street, will major in music at Mount St. Mary's College, having been awarded a full four-year tuition scholarship on the basis of her work at Marywood High school. She has spent the summer studying violin after her graduation with honors from Marywood in June. At Marywood, Miss Fabian was a member of the Glee club, First Niters' Drama club, Spanish and Music clubs, and the Girls' Athletic Association. She is a holder of a cum laude certificate in latin from the National Latin Society. Anaheim Girl to Wed Youth from Orange Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Modell of 18342 Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Jean, and Robert W. Williamson, son of Mrs. Addie Williamson of Orange. The young couple are making plans for a wedding next summer. Meanwhile both are attending school. The bride-elect is a senior at Long Beach State College and her fiance is engaged in postgraduate work in Woodbury College of Los Angeles in the field of foreign trade. State Revenue Shows Increase Gasoline tax revenue increased nearly a million dollars in July over the previous month, it was announced today by State Controller Robert C. Kirkwood. Kirkwood said July figures showed a total distribution of $22,224,098 from the Highway Users Fund, which was an increase of $951,095, or nearly four and a half per cent over June. For the same period last year, the increase in July amounted to $3,233,283, or 17 per cent. Total apportionment to Orange county, Kirkwood said, amounted to $109,857.62 for July. The amodnt distributed in July was derived from the following sources: Net gasoline tax, $19,519,775; Use (Diesel) Fuel Tax, $1,359,188; transfer from motor vehicle transportation tax fund, $1,342,861; and miscellaneous, $2,274. English Classes for Adults Scheduled An evening class in English for adults who do not speak our language will be offered in the Adult school of Fullerton Union High School and Junior College. The course will emphasize the auroral approach with adequate reading and writing. The primary aim is to enable the student to understand and speak practical everyday English everywhere in the stores, bus and train, bank, post-office, doctor's office, barber shop, restaurant, etc., as well as at home. Class sessions will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., in Room 313. The instructor; I.F. Healton, has had eight years of experience teaching English to Mexican Nationals in Fullerton, Anaheim and Whittler. About 200,000 more employees in private house will be covered because removal of the former remit that the domestic employment 24 days in each quarter in any one hour. Here the requirement now may now be brought under special security subject to a endum. Ministers, whether employe Anaheim Home Dept Plans Discussion of Family Nutrition On Tuesday, Sept. 28, the Anaheim Home Department will meet at the Farm Bureau hall to discuss family nutrition. Under the guidance of Marian Prentis, home advisor of the Agricultural extension Service, there will be plans for family and for individual meals as well as help for those planning weight controlling diets. A special feature will be a safety movie, "Home at the Wheel," says Mrs. Earl Fricke, chairman. Local home makers are invited to attend. Jr. Ebell's Concert Opens Fall Season A gay mood was set for the first meeting of the fall season of the Junior Ebell society by that delightful duo, Clyde and Joyce Zulch. Clyde, a concert pianist of note, rollicked through a musical program of Chopin’s as well as several versions of “Yankee Doodle,” a medley of waltzes, and a polka. Joyce, entertaining with an amusing monologue, sketched some of the happenings of a concert pianist on tours. The program was introduced by Mrs. Robert Loomis and was chosen especially to entertain prospective new members of the society who were special guests for the evening. Mrs. Virgil Daoust presided at the business session at which committee heads gave plans for the new year. The Orange County Federation of Womens Clubs has scheduled a dance for Oct. 15 at the Pavilion Ballroom at Huntington. Episcopal Rector to Clergy Conference The Rev. John K. Saville, rector of St. Michael’s Episcopal church, 229 E. Adele street, and dean of the Long Beach Convocation, will attend the annual three-day Clergy Conference of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles to be held at the Huntington Hotel, Pasadena, starting at 5 p.m., next Monday, Sept. 20 and continuing through noon on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The fall conference is called annually by the Rt. Rev. Francis Eric Bloy, bishop of Los Angeles, for the mental and spiritual refreshment and communal fellowship of more than 200 Episcopal clergymen in Southern California. The Rev. Noble L. Owings, San Fernando, is general chairman of arrangements. Assisting are the Rev. F. C. Benson Belliss, Long Beach; the Rev. Henry L. Ewan, Arcadia, and the Rev. Canon W. Clinton Billig, executive assistant to Bishop Bloy. The Rev. Ivol I. Curtis, Los Angeles, is chairman of the conference program. The Rev. Gilbert Prince, South Pasadena, and the Rev. Edward E. Hallwood, Altadena, are co-chairmen of exhibits. Other committee chairmen are the Rev. John Ashey, Monrovia, registrations; the Rev. Edward Blum, Julian, recreation; the Rev. Benjamin Smith, South Gate, mailing. The Rev. Dennis J. Bennett, Van Nuys, will be conference secretary, and the Rev. Crawford W. Brown, San Gabriel, chaplain. Spotlight Value at HEINZ MOTOR CO. 1215 N. PALM ST. — ANAHEIM — KE 5-5757 '53 FORD RANCH WAGON Radio, Heater, Overdrive and Many other Extra Terms to Suit Your Budget SPECIAL TODAY $1995 at BALLMAN’S APPLIANCE - TV 122 WEST BROADWAY (Across from P.O.) KE 5-5703 INTRODUCING THE NEW 1955 FRIGIDAIRE AUTOMATIC WASHER SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER Model W.V. 35 Price 2 Less Special Trade-in Allowance With your Washer The program was introduced by Mrs. Robert Loomis and was chosen especially to entertain prospective new members of the society who were special guests for the evening. Mrs. Virgil Daoust presided at the business session at which committee heads gave plans for the new year. The Orange County Federation of Womens Clubs has scheduled a dance for Oct. 15 at the Pavilion Ballroom at Huntington Beach and tickets may be obtained from Mrs. W. K. Banks, Anaheim Junior Ebell representative. Mrs. George LaFollette president of Senior Ebell, extended an invitation to all Junior members to attend bridge, art and drama sections of the Senior Society throughout the year. Mrs. Arthur Winnie, hostess committee chairman, presided at the social hour assisted by following Mmes. G. C. Beale, Lowell Williams, Virgil Fransen, Lyle Ellott, Bradley Cox, Donald Hein, Philip Henry, Paul Tschaun, Owen Willeford, Rudy Meger, Walace Dedic, Kenneth Heuler, Carey Oliver and Walter Ward. Local Tennis Star Receives Back Injury Karen Lenain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Lenain, 307 E. Wilhelmina street, has received a painful back injury which will present her from playing tennis for year One of the most promising members of the Anaheim Tennis Club, she won the Tex Middleton tournament last month as well as the Invitational junior doubles title in Palm Springs (with Jean Williams) last December. Miss Lenain, a junior at Anaheim high school, will be in a cast for six months, her parents said. First Conference Football Game Friday Night Southern California's 1954 varsity football team opens the new season Friday evening at 8:30 against Washington State college in the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles. Cougar coach Al Kircher will probably start the same eleven which wound up the 1953 season with a 25-20 win over arch-rival Washington. Kircher played only returning underclassmen in that game, thus giving himself a preview of his 1954 season. Wheelhorse of the WSC offense is Chuck Beckel, an outstanding fullback. Beckel is a power runner and a better-than-average passer. Quarterback Frank Sarno and halfbacks Mert Purnell and Jim Hagerty will probably line up with Beckel. Jess Hill was still pondering the loss of his starting right guard, Orlando Ferrante, who broke a small bone in his left ankle and will be out for at least six weeks. Hill's multiple offense, combining the single wing, orthodox-T, wing-T and split T, will be headed by tailbacks Aramis Dandoy and Jon Arnett, quarterback Jim Contratto, wingback Lindon Crow and fullback Jim Decker. Sweeping Changes in Social Security Law Will Affect 1 out of 10 in County Sweeping new amendments to the Social Security Act will affect virtually every family in Orange county, according to Garrett W. Ist, district manager of the Social Security Administration, with offices in Santa Ana. "Protection of old-age and survivors insurance is now extended to nine-out of 10 families," List said, "and benefit payments, not only to future beneficiaries but to those now on the rolls." self-employed, may come under the law as if they were self-employed persons. Included in this provision are Christian Science practitioners. Other self-employed groups to be covered by social security as of January 1, 1955, are professional engineers, accountants, architects, and funeral directors. Immediately effective is the increase in monthly payments to T.V. 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Abolishing the old requirement that farm workers be regularly employed by one employer means that over 2,000,000 additional farm employees will have social security protection for themselves and their families. The new provision simply requires that the farm hand earn $100 cash wages in a calendar year from one employer. About 200,000 more domestic employees in private households will be covered because of the removal of the former requirement that the domestic employee work 24 days in each calendar quarter in any one household. Here the requirement now is the payment of only $50 cash wages by one household employer in a calendar quarter. 3,500,000 Added to Roll About 3,500,000 employees of state and local governments, excluded up to now because they are under a retirement system, may now be brought under social security subject to a referendum. Ministers, whether employed or still receive benefits. self-employed, may come under the law as if they were self-employed persons. 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