anaheim-gazette 1954-12-09

BLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) BY WALDO HUNTER, P.S.B. THEY ARE raising quite a bit of fuss over in Downey about a projected Juvenile Authority corrective institution which it is proposed would be erected on a 40-acre site lying between two of that city's schools. Mass demonstrations of citizenry have been held, with placards reading "No Juvenile Hall Between Schools." Personally, I couldn't think of a more sensible location for one. THERE WAS much pro and con last week over whether the wording of the scolding handed Sen. McCarthy had been handled just right. Some august senators were disgruntled because the word "censure" actually did not appear in the text of the resolution adopted. However, the word "condemn" was used, and I think this is far stronger language than "censure." They condemn old houses. Now there is much talk of a third party with Sen. McCarthy riding the white charger. In this he could probably get some pretty good pointers from a fellow named Henry Wallace, who has been through that mill. Good luck, Joe! MY WIFE has taken a position as a teller down at the Bank of America, but she doesn't seem to be getting the idea at all. Hasn't brought home any samples Post Office Business Is Heavier than Last Year Messett Wins At Kwikset Bob Messett scored a double victory at the semi-monthly meeting of the Kwikset Toastmasters Club when he won the cups for the best table topics story and for the best speech of the evening. In his speech, Messett built up a tense situation concerning military police preparations to intercept four fleeing robbers in Marilla. Messett and a partner were manning a road block at which there was expected to be a skirmish. They laid their preparations well, except they discovered neither had a firearm. Fortunately, the robbers were apprehended before they reached Messett's position. Other speakers were Chuck Meacham, Johan Maters, Doug Shaw, and Leo Scott. Toastmaster was Mike Grandi. Bob Hutchison gave the invocation. General evaluator was Tom Linton assisted by critics Jay Cornelison, Glen Gillette, Andy Unetic, Les Sim, and Walter Miller. Table topics was handled by Tommy Tomson, while Abe Kuchler was timekeeper. During the evening the club selected five speakers who will compete on December 16 to represent the club at the Toastmasters Area Speakoff. They are Joe Rainman, Andy Unetic, Walter Milmer, and "all for out of state." With the greatly increased utilization both city and rural, compared with this time last year it is difficult to know how many enlarged plans should be made handle mail for this Christmas Warehouse space has been relied upon December on Santa Ana street for handling all incoming post. Parcel post will be delivered by truck there from Angeles and worked for the districts on a round the clock. This will relieve congestion the Post Office workroom and is the first year it has been necessary to rent outside space. Post Office windows for star and parcel post will be open today afternoons on Dec. 11. 18. Christmas cards unsealed will out written messages on them by a 2c rate the same as the Christmas. Sending Christmas cards at the firstclass rate of has the advantage of forward if the addresssee has moved they will be returned if no delivery is possible. Messages can written on cards where the first class rate is paid. Patrons can relieve some of burden at Christmas time by emailing, using complete addresses if known, and by dividing Christmas cards into two groups those for out of city and those local delivery. Labels will distributed throughout the town soon reading "all for local delivery" and "all for out of state." Now there is much talk of a third party with Sen. McCarthy riding the white charger. In this he could probably get some pretty good pointers from a fellow named Henry Wallace, who has been through that mill. Good luck, Joe! MY WIFE has taken a position as a teller down at the Bank of America, but she doesn't seem to be getting the idea at all. Hasn't brought home any samples yet. As readers of this sage column of caustic comment learned last week, the conductor thereof has just returned from the jaws of death via the mumps route. They can say all they please about the doctors and the wonder drugs, but I still say that the care and attention a loving wife gives a man when he is down is the primary force which induces him to strive to get well. It is the little things that help. For instance, while yelling "water! water" from the depths of a feverish delirium in the night, the cool, calm, assuring words of the wife are heard: "you old bat! That's the first time I ever heard you order THAT stuff and really mean it." THE HEADLINES and news dispatches are filled with wierd-looking and sounding names of foreign diplomats these days, but the one which takes the cake, we think, is the prime minister of Burma: U Nu. O, No! THERE IS one thing in which this department will give President Eisenhower unstinted support: his project to make December 15 Safe Driving Day in the United States. On this day the president hopes that there will be not one single automobile fatality anywhere in the country. That is a high goal to shoot at. It seems almost inconceivable that one-day could go by without someone losing a life in traffic somewhere, but if everyone on that day would drive his automobile as it should be driven, the goal could be reached. Modern science has made the automobile nearly accident-proof from a mechanical standpoint. Highway engineers and traffic police have done everything possible to see that the roads are safe, Mrs. Ruth L. Ruddy Mrs. Ruth L. Ruddy passed away at her home, 907 N. Topeka street. She was 79 years of age; born in Canada. Mrs. Ruddy has made her home in Anaheim for the past ten years. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Vanlandingham of Anaheim; five sons, R. Earl of Visalia, Orison R., of San Marino, Oscar W., of Whittler, David, of Los Angeles and George W., of Fullerton; eight grand and four great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Backs, Campbell & Kaulbars. Rev. Robert Kevorkian officiated, and interment was made in Inglewood cemetery. Mrs. Marie Waidler Mrs. Marie F. Waidler passed away at the Queen of the Angels hospital. She was 65 years of age; born in Kansas. She has made her home in Anaheim since 1918, living at 519 S. Citron street. She is survived by her husband, Earl G. Waidler, of Anaheim; one daughter, Mrs. Illah Daschner of Pacific Beach; one brother, Tim O. Graham of Woodland, Calif. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Backs, Campbell & Kaulbars. Rev. A. J. Casebeer officiated. Interment was made in Melrose Abbey cemetery. W.C.T.U. MEMBERS CHRISTMAS PARTY Local members of the W.C.T.U. met with Mrs. Bessie Loop at her home 210 S. Illinois street, on Monday afternoon, Dec. 6, for a short business session and Christmas party with 22 attending. County president, Mrs. Marshburn, gave a resume of the state convention recently held in Santa Patrons can relieve some of their burden at Christmas time by emailing, using complete addresses if known, and by dividing Christmas cards into two groups those for out of city and those local delivery. Labels will distributed throughout the city soon reading "all for local delivery" and "all out of state delivery" to be tied out with Christmas cards in bundles. to post all of your Christmas card packages for out of state livery by Dec. 15 and those for cal delivery at least five days before Christmas. Any early mail on your part that spreads out peak of the load over a long period is a great help. Examine the mail slot in your home to see if it is smaller than regulations—regulations call 7½ inches long and 1½ inches wide. If it is smaller than perhaps you can put up a mail box for use at the Christmas period. Better Balanced Use of Water Is Being Planned For the purpose of encouragement a better balanced use of water its member cities and areas during the summer and winter season the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District has authorized a temporary adjustment rates charged for natural and seized Colorado River water. The action was taken on recommendation of General Manager Robert B. Diem. The Board's action provided that the rate for natural Colorado River water, effective Dec. 1 this year, be decreased from preent rate of $10.00 per acre fft to $8.00, a reduction of $2.00 per acre foot, for the months from November to April, inclusive, that the present rate of $10 per acre foot be maintained for the months from May to October, inclusive. It is further provided that rate for softened and filtered Colorado River water will be reduced from the present rate seems almost inconceivable that one day could go by without someone losing a life in traffic somewhere, but if everyone on that day would drive his automobile as it should be driven, the goal could be reached. Modern science has made the automobile nearly accident-proof from a mechanical standpoint. Highway engineers and traffic police have done everything possible to see that the roads are safe, that traffic signals and signs are placed at dangerous spots to eliminate danger. Yet what do these precautions avail when that imponderable thing called the "human element" enters the picture? Screaming brakes, sudden starts and stops, skids, speed, speed, more speed! Perfect machines, meticulously engineered for safety, turned into hurting engines of death by that human element behind the wheel. Clash and clang of grinding tin, horrified screams, a great cloud of dust, then slowly reddening grass by the wayside as the awestruck curious gather to stare and say "glad it wasn't me." We are quick to denounce the horrors of war. Yet, since the invention of the automobile, the U.S. has lost more lives through traffic accidents than in all of its wars put together. The human element. I guess we Americans always will be just a little bit nuts. NO COMMENT DEPARTMENT — The following item is from a column on the editorial page of Thursday's Los Angeles Times: "The deep emotions of thousands of Americans must have been moved by the news that in November the Trudeau Sanatorium at Saranac Lake closed its doors after 70 years in the service of TV patients." W.C.T.U. MEMBERS CHRISTMAS PARTY Local members of the W.C.T.U. met with Mrs. Bessie Loop at her home 210 S. Illinois street, on Monday afternoon, Dec. 6, for a short business session and Christmas party with 22 attending. County president, Mrs. Marshburn, gave a resume of the state convention recently held in Santa Ana, and explained new changes in the charter. Mrs. Lyda Wells introduced four visitors and led a discussion of Christmas projects which ended in the decision to send a check to a charitable institution. Mrs. Cora Marsh will have the next meeting in her home on the first Monday in January. 1955. Sharing hostess duties with Mrs. Loop was Mrs. Blanche Findley. CHRISTMAS THEME GIVEN AT HOSPITALITY TEA The monthly hospitality tea sponsored by the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce carried a Christmas theme this month, and was held on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Dorothy and Wade Dinner House. A Christmas centerpiece donated by Wayne's For Flowers was won by Mrs. Agnes Lloyd. A second door prize, an autumn table arrangement from Carmen's, went to Mrs. Willis H. Griffith Jr. Among other newcomers to Anaheim were Mmes. Irene Vanderham, Grover Barber, and E.B. Reeves. Hostesses for the afternoon affair, members of the Anaheim Girl Scout Council, were Mrs. Jake Dutzi, Mrs. Robert McFarland and Mrs. Robert Borden. What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits unto me—Psalm 116:12. this year, be decreased from present rate of $10.00 per acre foot to $8.00, a reduction of $2.00 per acre foot, for the months from November to April, inclusive; and that the present rate of $10.00 per acre foot be maintained for the months from May to October, inclusive. It is further provided that the rate for softened and filtered Colorado River water will be reduced from the present rate of $20.00 per acre foot to $18.00 per acre foot, a reduction of $2.00 per acre foot, for the months from November to April, inclusive; and that the rate is to be increased from $20.00 per acre foot to $22.00 per acre foot for the months from May to October inclusive. The new rates will be effective from the period Dec. 1, 1954 to Dec. 1, 1955. Studies of Colorado River water use in District cities and areas during the next year will determine whether the rate will be retained or returned to the present schedule. Board Chairman Joseph Jenner stated that the principal purpose of lowering the District's water rates in the fall and winter months is to encourage District cities and areas to schedule their use of water for groundwater replenishment during the winter season, and pump from these low-supplys in the summer to down peak demands on the Colorado River Aqueduct. This is essential, he pointed out, because during the summer of 1954 District's Softening and Filtration plant was operated far in excess of its rated capacity, and even larger summer water mands are expected during the coming year. In his report to the Board recommending the modification rates, General Manager Diem said that the change in rain will not change materially to revenues derived by the District... Business Is Last Year With the greatly increased population both city and rural, service Anaheim Post Office is prepared with this time last year, difficult to know how much urgent plans should be made to mail for this Christmas. House space has been rented December on Santa Ana street handling all incoming parcel Parcel post will be delivered by truck there from Los Angeles and worked for the city acts on a round the clock basis. This will relieve congestion on Post Office workroom floor is the first year it has been necessary to rent outside space. Post Office windows for stamps parcel post will be open Saturday afternoons on Dec. 11 and Christmas cards unsealed with written messages on them carcass rate the same as last Christmas. Sending Christmas at the firstclass rate of 3¢ the advantage of forwarding the addressee has moved or will be returned if no delivery possible. Messages can be seen on cards where the first-rate is paid. Strongs can relieve some of the men at Christmas time by early using complete address known, and by dividing Christmas cards into two groups—for out of city and those for delivery. Labels will be billed throughout the city reading "all for local delivery" and "all for out of state delivery." Dr. Stevenson will bring to the Anaheim Ends Football Season By JIM WRIGHT Question: Is it possible for a football team to lose a game while the official game clock is not running and was not running when the play began? Answer: Anaheim High lost to the Glendale Hoover "Tornadoes," 27 to 13 last Saturday night to eliminate them from the C.I.F. Playoffs. I am sure Anaheim "Rooters" agree that the "break" suffered by Quarterback Paul Grover was the "break" that might have cost Anaheim the ball game. Grover's injury, a broken right leg, occurred during the try for extra point after the locals' second touchdown. During the period of time necessary for the "try-for-point - after - touchdown" the clock does not run. Therefore, technically speaking the game was not in progress during the time of the injury. California Teachers Association voted Saturday to sponsor legislation designed to continue "protection of pupils from the loss of qualified teachers through arbitrary dismissals" and to establish procedures of self-dismissal to facilitate removal of those who may be unfit. The action came by a unanimous vote of the State Council of Education, composed of elect representatives from all over California. The vote places the organization of 73,000 public school teachers on record as "vigorously posing" the proposal of the California School Boards Administration for elimination of "a teacher's full access to the courts contested dismissals." The statement adopted by the Council clares that elimination of access to the courts as proposed would be "accuser, prosecutor, judge and jury." The association's statement so declares that: "Weakening the protection which present Tenure laws." better balanced use of water is being planned for the purpose of encouraging better balance use of water by member cities and areas during summer and winter seasons, board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District has authored a temporary adjustment in charged for natural and soft-Colorado River water. The was taken on recommendation of General Manager and Engineer Robert B. Diemer, Board's action provides the rate for natural Colorado water, effective Dec. 1 of year, be decreased from presale of $10.00 per acre foot, 0.00, a reduction of $2.00 per foot, for the months from December to April, inclusive, and the present rate of $10.00 per acre foot be maintained for the months from May to October inclusive. is further provided that the for softened and filtered Colorado River water will be re-from the present rate of John LaMonica, William Talevich and Dr. Arthur M. Stevenson will play the roles of the three Kings. A popular tenor in Orange County, Mr. LaMonica is a professional soloist in Hollywood where he has appeared. He has also been on radio and television. Talevich, who will play King Melchoir, established recognition for his singing in Santa Ana High school and Junior college. Dr. Stevenson will bring to the role of King Balthazar a wealth of experience in church music. He served for more than 20 years as pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Ellwood City, Pennsylvania and is assistant pastor in Anaheim. Mrs. Ben S. Brubaker, as of last year is dramatic coach for the opera. She worked with Mrs. Sloop, director, on dramatic productions in Orange and has been dramatic coach at Orange High school for many years. Miss Florence English is choreographer. She presently teaches advanced and beginners dance at Fullerton High School. The dancers, students at Fullerton High, are Kay Kiker and Dee Knisley. The public is invited to see "Amahl and the Night Visitors." No charge for admission will be made but an offering will be received. Girl Scouts Make Report Laree Stidham is the scribe for her Girl Scout troop No. 10. She writes: "Our troop is sponsored by Horace Mann PTA. We have worked like little beavers and thought it very much fun. "First of all we started our scrap books, saving the clippings from the papers. One week we took a hike to La Palma Park to collect leaves for our scrap book. Mrs. Chester Higgins and Mrs. McHenry took over the meeting when our troop leaders, Mrs. Everett Stidham and Mrs.' John Knutzen were unable to attend. "All of the girls have completed at least one achievement this month. Our Christmas stockings were made one meeting and filled the next, with candy, nuts, and a small toy. "Now for the calendars. We did real good so our calendar and cookie chairman, Mrs. Higgins, tells us. Laree Stidham sold 19, Patricia Parsons, 15, and Patricia Grover was the "break" that might have cost Anaheim the ball game. Grover's injury, a broken right leg, occurred during the try for extra point after the locals' second touchdown. During the period of time necessary for the "try-for-point - after - touchdown" the clock does not run. Therefore, technically speaking the game was not in progress during the time of the injury. Colonel Lost, But Not Beaten The Van Hoorebeke coached A.U.H.S. eleven may have come out of the all-important game on the short end of the score, but every spectator realized the spirit of the local boys was never toped. Grover's injury, blocked kick, numerous fumbles (6) did not stop Anaheim from dominating the offensive departments. They gained 233 yards to the "Tornadoes" 197. Mickey Flynn, the super-fast sophomore back, averaged 11 yards per carry as he raced for a total of 66 yards on six carries; however this was not a big night for the player who will be around for two more years when you remember he averaged 12.73 yards per carry during the past season's play. The mighty mite, Mickey Goud, ground out yardage when he got the ball as his total for the evening was 73 yards gained on 11 carrys. There were many defensive standouts during the game with probably the two Weaver boys, LeRoy and LaVerne, Tackles Bob Lambeth and Art Contreras, the names most often heard over the announcing system, as being in on the tackles. George Dena, the junior quarterback under-study, received his needed game experience in a big rush during the Saturday night fraces as he took over the all-important Q.B. job in the 3rd quarter. Dena didn't have a good night, but look for this boy to shine next season. He has a great deal of ability. His fakes and handoffs are smooth, and he is an exceptional High School passer. If George lives up to expectations, Anaheim will have another good quarterback next year. Avita Terrifle Potential Another sophomore back, Joe Avita, will have the inside track to take over the fullback slot left vacant by LeRoy Weaver. Joe played well during the past season, however, most of his playing time was on defense. He is a terrific competitor and should pose" the proposal of the California School Boards Administration for elimination of "a teacher's full access to the courts' contested dismissals." The statement adopted by the Council declares that elimination of access to the courts as proposed would be "accuser, prosecutor, judge or jury." The association's statement so declares that: "Weakening the protection which present Tenure laws this state extend to competent qualified professional teachers not consistent with the vigorous effort being exerted by the California Teachers Association make teaching a stable profession of highly competent people dedicated to the educational welfare of children—a professor which will attract the highest quality of young people to study rapidly increasing classroom of the state." Likewise, the statement object to the proposal to establish pulp reprimand of the teacher as a gal disciplinary measure "as insult to the interests of the school and the pupils" and as "not worthy of legislative notice." The association went on recorder as recognizing that the application of tenure laws in some cases "has been detrimental to schools and to the teaching profession itself." To remedy these problems association voted to sponsor Lister giving legal status to its association's Commission on Public Sonnel and Ethics. Such legislation would provide for self-distinction of the profession. "Upon notification to a teacher regarding the board's intention to dismiss him, the Commission, the request of the governing board or the teacher, would make thorough study of the competency fitness or professional conduct of the teacher. The Commission would render a report of its conclusions and the findings or evidence on which these conclusions of a body of professional educators are based." If the proposed dismissal action then becomes a subject court hearing, the report of the Commission would be admitted as expert testimony for guidance of the court in determining questions of competence, fitness, and professional conduct." year, be decreased from presence of $10.00 per acre foot to 50.00, a reduction of $2.00 per foot, for the months from April, inclusive, and the present rate of $10.00 per acre foot be maintained for the months from May to Octonclusive. Further provided that the for softened and filtered River water will be refrom the present rate of $18.00 per acre foot to $18.00 per foot, a reduction of $2.00 per foot, for the months from April, inclusive, and the rate is to be increased $20.00 per acre foot to $22.00 per acre foot from May to Octonclusive. New rates will be effectfrom the period Dec. 1, 1954 to Dec. 1955. Studies of Colorado water use in District cities areas during the next year determine whether the rates are retained or returned to present schedule. Chairman Joseph Jensen that the principal purpose powering the District's water in the fall and winter is to encourage District and areas to schedule their of water for ground water delivery during the winter and pump from these local sites in the summer to cut peak demands on the ColoRiver Aqueduct. This is essential, he pointed out, because the summer of 1954 the District's Softening and Filtration was operated far in excess as rated capacity, and that larger summer water desires are expected during the long year. This report to the Board reconding the modification of General Manager Diemer that the change in rates not change materially the issues derived by the District General Manager Diemer pointed out that the Metropolitan Water District wholesales Colorado River water to cities and areas that are in the District and does not engage in the sale and distribution of water to individual consumers. He stated that the District now includes 65 incorporated cities and large unincorporated areas in the five counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego. Mrs. Virgil Daoust, president of the Junior Ebell society, headed a delegation of club members which attended the Southern District fall conference this past week-end (Dec. 4 and 5) at the Mirador hotel, Palm Springs. Those attending included Mmes. Robert Loomis, Leonard Bouas, Robert Graham, Norma Gorden, Lyle Dilott, Harry Arnold, Wallace Dedic, Walter Kirkhart, and Harold Rankin. Avita Terrific Potential Another sophomore back, Joe Avita, will have the inside track to take over the fullback slot left vacant by LeRoy Weaver. Joe played well during the past season, however, most of his playing time was on defense. He is a terrific competitor and should continue the line of fine fullbacks, such as John Steinborn, Dean Philpot and LeRoy Weaver. Next Year's Outlook With the good crop of football players coming up from substitute berths, the T.V.s and the "B" squad plus the proven coaching ability of Van Hoorebeke, line coach John Wallin and end coach and scout Brant-Cowser, Anaheim fans should have a hard fighting, winning ball club to cheer for again next season. Basketball Begins Many of the gridiron standouts will be exchanging their shoulder pads for basketball gear and making ready to compete on the hardwood. A.U.H.S. roundball team has its biggest turnout in years. The enthusiasm is high, and it seems certain that the "Blue and Gold" will win their share this year. JR. EBELLS ATTEND DISTRICT CONVENTION Mrs. Virgil Daoust, president of the Junior Ebell society, headed a delegation of club members which attended the Southern District fall conference this past week-end (Dec. 4 and 5) at the Mirador hotel, Palm Springs. Those attending included Mmes. Robert Loomis, Leonard Bouas, Robert Graham, Norma Gorden, Lyle Dilott, Harry Arnold, Wallace Dedic, Walter Kirkhart, and Harold Rankin. NEW BANK PLANS MATURE Gates Wilson Burrows, weknown Orange County architect, has been engaged to prepare planand specification s for a new building to house the present Anhelm Branch of Security-FireNational Bank, Branch ManageJames F. McWaters announced today. The new building, to be locaced on the northwest corner of Center and Helena Streets, wiincorporate the most advance principles in bank construction and design, McWaters said, whithe latest type fixtures and equivment used throughout. Coming Events When the Orange County Meaical Assistants Association meet on Dec. 14 at the Water Whirestaurant, Anaheim and Fullton members will be hostesses. The Edison School PTA Executive Board will meet on Friday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., at the horoom of Mrs. McFarland Tolf, 615 Hathorne St., Anaheim. Mrs. August Heybrook will hostess at her home on Dec. 14 at a Christmas party of the Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship club. On Sunday evening, Dec. 14 at the Junior Ebell club will hold the annual Christmas dance at Yo-ba's Village Inn, Garden Grove. TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1970 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY GE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1954 NO. 105 Is Against Messal Plan California Teachers Association Saturday to sponsor legislation designed to continue "the collection of pupils from the of qualified teachers through library dismissals" and to escuse procedures of self-disclotion to facilitate removal of those may be unfit. The action came by a unanivote of the State Council education, composed of elected representatives from all over Calica. The vote places the organization of 73,000 public school teachon record as "vigorously opposing" the proposal of the Calina School Boards Administrator elimination of "a teachfull access to the courts in ested dismissals." The stateadopted by the Council dethat elimination of access to courts as proposed would accuser, prosecutor, judge and association's statement alceases that: Weakening the protection present Tenure laws in OUT-OF-STATE VISITORS ATTEND REBEKAH MEETING The Lois Rebekah Lodge adopted a girl at the Gilroy home during the meeting held at the I.O. O.F. hall last Friday (Dec. 3). May Johnson was in the chair and introduced visitors, Mrs. Marie Hanson of Minnesota and Mrs. Nell Patton of Colorado. A luncheon and bazaar held at the hall yesterday continues today with the public invited. On Dec. 17 will be the annual Christmas party will be held to begin at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday (Dec. 5) a delegation from the Lois Rebekah Lodge visited Girls' Town in Arlington and presented a glass bowl full of money to be added to the donations of clothes and other gifts sent by the local lodge for the Christmas season. INTER-CHURCH PRAYER MEETINGS INITIATED The Anaheim Council of Church Women have initiated a new schedule of weekly prayers, and invite interested members of the community to join with them each Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock for an inter-denominational prayer meeting. These open meetings will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal church, corner of Emily and Adele streets. Firestone Opens Modern Store On Center Street The new and modern Firestone store opens this week in Anaheim at 400 W. Center street with a long list of specials being featured. Free gifts, coffee and donuts will be offered to all visitors on the opening dates, December 9, 10 and 11. Alvin Moe, local Firestone manager, will have Harry McCue, assistant manager for the Los Angeles district, and Ralph Umland, store supervisor, with him for the grand opening days, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Another featured visitor will be Santa Claus who would like to see as many kiddies this week end as can come, in the new Firestone store. This new store greatly enlarges the service offered by Firestone in the Anaheim area. Together with all the regular Firestone lines they now offer a complete service type store featuring brake and front end service, home appliances and auto supplies, toys and Tennesse network. County Schools Will Assist in Observing Safe Driing Day on December 15th County Home Departments Meet The joint Christmas meeting of all Orange County Home Departments was held last week at the Farm Bureau hall with Mrs. Marlan Prentiss, home advisor, in charge. Mrs. Earle Fricke, president of the Anaheim club, opened the meeting with the flag salute. The theme was "Save time for holiday fun with your family by learning to use homemade mixes." Sara Cina of Swift & Co. was the demonstrator. Following a sack lunch, Mrs. C. J. Mauerhan of Anaheim led the group in Christmas carols. Mrs. Fricke then presented a punch bowl set to the hall in behalf of Mrs. Mahalie Bush. Mrs. Ada Brisco gave a Christmas reading of "The Small One," and the meeting was concluded with a cookie exchange. Democratic Club To Receive Charter The Anaheim Democratic Club, along with 13 other Democratic Clubs in the County, will receive its official charter from the Orange County Democratic Central Committee in a special ceremony at the democratic Christmas dance next Saturday, December 11 in Garden Grove, according to an announcement, by Barney Brodie, president of the Anaheim Club. The dance, first major post-election activity of the local Democratic clubs, will be held at the 7000 Club, Hansen and Garden Grove boulevards. Lester Van Tatenhove of Santa Ana, central committee chairman Another featured visitor will be Santa Claus who would like to see as many kiddies this week end as can come, in the new Firestone store. This new store greatly enlarges the service offered by Firestone in the Anaheim area. Together with all the regular Firestone lines they now offer a complete service type store featuring brake and front end service, home appliances and auto supplies, toys and Texaco petroleum products. County Schools Will Assist in Observing Safe Driing Day on December 15th Importance of community support for "S-D Day"—"Safe Driving Day"—was emphasized today by Superintendent of Schools, Linton T. Simmons, in appealing to all citizens to support this Nation-wide undertaking. "S-D Day"—Dec. 15—is sponsored by President Eisenhower's Action Committee for Traffic Safety in co-operation with major national organizations, as a means of demonstrating that traffic accidents can be reduced substantially if everyone will accept personal responsibility for driving and walking safely. The goal of S-D Day, as an Superintendent Simmons said: nounced by the President's Action Committee for Traffic Safety, can be achieved only if all of our agencies and institutions at the local level get behind the program. This clearly includes our schools. "We will endeavor to play our part well in this commendable community effort, because our children and youth certainly have a responsibility for traffic safety." Our record of child safety on the streets and highways of Orange County is impressive. In fact, considering the number of pupils transported by school buses as well as those walking to and from schools, our record of child injury is one of the lowest in the state. But this problem is a continuous one. Our schools must give attention to it throughout each year. S-D Day gives us a fine opportunity to join with others in keeping our community free of traffic accidents for at least one whole day. "I sincerely urge all of our schools to carry on appropriate educational activities in our BANK PLANS URE Wilson Burrows, wellOrange County architect, en engaged to prepare plans specification s for a new to house the present AnaBranch of Security-First National Bank, Branch Manager F. McWaters announced new building, to be location the northwest corner of or and Helena Streets, will oporate the most advanced plies in bank construction design, McWaters said, with test type fixtures and equipused throughout. Coming Events On the Orange County MedAssistants Association meets Dec. 14 at the Water Wheel grant, Anaheim and Fullermembers will be hostesses. Edison School PTA Execuboard will meet on Friday, at 7:30 p.m., at the home McFarland Tolf, 615 HawSt., Anaheim. August Heybrook will be at her home on Dec. 17 Christmas party of the Zion Church Fellowship club. Sunday evening, Dec. 12, unior Ebell club will hold the Christmas dance at YorVillage Inn, Garden Grove. ange County Democratic Central Committee in a special ceremony at the democratic Christmas dance next Saturday, December 11 in Garden Grove, according to an announcement, by Barney Brodie, president of the Anahelm Club. The dance, first major postelection activity of the local Democratic clubs, will be held at the 7000 Club, Hansen and Garden Grove boulevards. Lester Van Tatenhove of Santa Ana, central committee chairman, announced that advance ticket sales indicate an attendance of more than 750. Anaheim Democrats active in selling tickets are: Mrs. Evelyn Sue Schutz, Ted Carlson, Steve Holden and Harry Fox. Music for the affair will be provided by a ten-piece orchestra, the Continentalals, led by Wally Davis of Garden Grove. Stan Evans of Garden Grove, a former radio announcer, will act as master of ceremonies, directing a program of novelty dances and mixers. Demonstrations of Latin-American dances featuring the Mambo and the Samba will be presented by teams of talented amateurs. A buffet luncheon will be pre- pared and sold throughout the evening by members of the Buena Park Democratis Club. Proceeds from the dance, including receipts from sales of refreshments, will be donated to the central committee. Co-chairmen for the dance are Mrs. R. L. Allen and William Roth of Garden Grove. Tickets are selling at one dollar per person, and are available from members of the Anaheim Democratic Club. Help Fight TB 1954 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 1954 Buy Christmas Seals