anaheim-gazette 1955-01-20

COMES NOW THE news that some high-placed hotel people are planning to toss up a $10,000,000 hostelry alongside Disneyland, out on the Freeway. And from the prospectus sent out by the company, this is going to be no ordinary lean-to. It will fill a long-standing void in Orange county. There isn't a hotel capable of enticing tourist trade in the entire county. Of especial interest to Anaheim's several hundred golfers is the news that a golf course is also planned for the hotel. Looks like things around Anaheim are going to erupt in a much-belated boom, all due to outside influences. TUESDAY NIGHT shortly before 10 o'clock, your correspondent noted a brilliant flash of light in the heavens; followed seconds later by a dull rumble in the distance. I thought an airliner had exploded and come down somewhere in Anaheim's environs. My wife, said no, that it was merely thunder. This I did not believe. Wednesday, in a radio newscast, came word of a meteor which had plummeted to earth in Montana, frightening thousands of citizens by its great flash of light and attendant noise. So, for what it is worth, this is the report of a meteor heard and seen in Anaheim but landing in Sound Export Policy Will Assist Valencia Growers YMCA Week and Annual Dinner National Y.M.C.A. Week will be January 23 to 30, with Sunday, Jan. 23, as YMCA Sunday, chairman of the Anaheim YMCA Public Relations Committee. The biggest single feature of the week's activities will be the annual YMCA dinner meeting, which will be held at the Elks club on Thursday evening, Jan. 27 at 6:30 o'clock, according to Ashleigh. YMCA Sunday will be featured in local churches and specially printed bulletins are available for this purpose. Enrollment Drive February 8 to 22 will be the dates of the annual Anaheim YMCA membership enrollment and finance campaign according to an announcement by Richard W. Gay, general chairman for the drive. Gay also announces the appointment of O. G. Thomason, as assistant general chairman and the following ten division leaders: Warren Ashleigh, Paul Demaree, Orlo Fast, Frank Kellogg, Ed Hawkins, Robert Dally, Wilbert Bonney, Lee Fellows, Ted Payne, Jim Morris. "A sound export program can be the salvation of the 1955 citrus crop," declared Robbins Russell, general manager, Mutual Orange Distributors, when asked what effect overseas sales have on the California citrus industry. "The export market can be likened to a safety valve," he said. "Overseas buyers purchase quantities of small-sized fruit and relieve the pressure of oversupply on the domestic market. Elimination of these small sizes, which would be a drug on the American market, tends to keep supply and demand in a more wholesome relationship here at home. "Recent reports from Europe indicate that crop conditions in Mediterranean citrus - producing areas are generally unfavorable. Production is reputed to be considerably less than normal. Thus it appears that a heavy export movement of American fruit overseas is bound to be reflected in stabilization of the domestic market at better prices than could otherwise be obtained. "Europe, generally, is in excellent economic condition at the present time, according to J. Henry Burke, marketing specialist on the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who has recently returned from overseas," Russell continued. "In his opinion, it will be possible for the United States to ship up to 5,000,000 boxes of oranges and 1,000,000 boxes of lemons during the next year." With the development of I thought an airliner had exploded and come down somewhere in Anaheim's environs. My wife, said no, that it was merely thunder. This I did not believe. Wednesday, in a radio newscast, came word of a meteor which had plummeted to earth in Montana; frightening thousands of citizens by its great flash of light and attendant noise. So, for what it is worth, this is the report of a meteor heard and seen in Anaheim but landing in Montana. After all, it isn't often that one gets to report on something like that. Of course, there is one other possibility, after eliminating the lightning and thunder theory: it could have been a Montana rancher blowing his top while figuring out his income tax form. INCIDENTALLY, NEWS of that projected $10,000,000 hotel near Disneyland was not to be released until this Saturday, by request of the publicity agency handling the story. But a daily paper refused to honor the release date, and the story is out prematurely. Seems there ain't no more ethics in the Fourth Estate these days. NOTICED A BIG truck load of furniture leaving LYNN's today at noon. That man really moves the furniture! I GET A KICK out of those Minnesota license plates we see on cars dodging around Anaheim streets. They read: "10,000 Lakes". (And every blasted one of them froze over!) THE GAL FROM Connecticut got off a smarty the other day when, riding down Long Beach way, she smelled the fumes of the oil wells. "What do you call this," she asked: "Smoll?" OK, let those back easters deride and villify the Southern California climate, which still is the most salubrius in the United States. Salubrius? IN THESE TIMES, when the institution of public education is under attack (especially in Orange county) a policy modeled somewhat along the following lines is worthy of consideration: To keep the American public school nonpartisan, nonsectarian, efficient and democratic, for all of the children of all the people. Storm Drops 1½ Inches of Rain The weatherman continued to shower his blessings on the Anaheim area over the week-end, depositing just a little less than a half-inch of rain Saturday night and continuing Monday with a one-inch soaker. There was even a spattering of hall Sunday, thrown in for good measure. The latest downpour brings the season's total to approximately six inches, well ahead of last year's total for mid-January. Services Held for Pioneer Resident Catherine Kroeger Funeral services were conducted today for Mrs. Catherine Kroeger, at one time a resident of Anaheim, and one of the early settlers of the pioneer colony. She passed away Tuesday, at her home in Fullerton. Surviving are four sons, William, a member of the Fullerton city council; Edward, of Indio; Arthur, of Menlo Park; and Roland, of Fullerton. A daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Spitzer, lives in Fullerton, and other survivors include two sisters and a brother. Local Couple Wed at Las Vegas, Nev. On Jan. 5, Jack Hersh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hersh of 1021 W. Broadway, claimed a bride at the Wee Kirk O' Heather wedding chapel in Las Vegas, Nev. She is the former Miss Sharon Lee Bell, a junior student at Anaheim Union High school and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bell of Orange. The newly-weds spent a brief honeymoon at the Sands hotel, returning to Anaheim in time for the bridesmaid to marry him. Europe generally, is in excellent economic condition at the present time, according to J. Henry Burke, marketing specialist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who has recently returned from overseas," Russell continued. "In his opinion, it will be possible for the United States to ship up to 5,000,000 boxes of oranges and 1,000,000 boxes of lemons during the next year." With the development of strong export program and a stabilized home market, the California citrus industry could enjoy one of its finest years. Mutual Orange Distributors, who have a ways been keenly interested in the European market, and who topped the California citrus industry in percentage of export shipments last year, looks ahead with optimism to the coming season," concluded Russell. Girl Scout Council Outlines Projects Mrs. J. F. Dutzi, president of the Anaheim Girl Scout Council presided at the annual meeting held last week at the La Palm Investment in Youth building Election of officers to fill rotting directorships was the principal business on the agenda. The elected were as follows: Mrs. Jo Bertch, recording secretary; Ms Verner Vale, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Robert Borden, treurer (second term); Mrs. Bet Hoyle, registrar. Named to the Board of Directors were Mrs. Oliver O'Brien; Mrs. James Dilley; Mrs. Phil Bird; A. J. Schutte; J Ben Ka bars; and Mrs. Les Ferrell. N members of the nominating membership committee are Mrs. G Fowler, Mrs. Arthur Schowal and Mrs. Duncan Powers. Mrs. Arthur Roquet installs these officers in their new post. Changes in the by-laws made so that there will be a meeting of the Council a year take place in January. The quorum necessary to hold the meeting was lowered from 45 to 30. A troop camp policy was adopted whereby a person holding an door Girl Scout training certificate must accompany each troop on any overnight camping perimeter. The certificate is to be awarded upon completion of the Girl Scout training course or its equivalence. John Boyce, the general captain IN THESE TIMES, when the institution of public education is under attack (especially in Orange county) a policy modeled somewhat along the following lines is worthy of consideration: To keep the American public school nonpartisan, nonsectarian, efficient and democratic, for all of the children of all the people. To inculcate patriotism, respect for law and order, and undying loyalty to the Constitution of the United States of America. To support adequate provision in the American public schools for the education of allen populations in the principles of American institutions and ideals of citizenship. To be ever vigilant that the public school is administered and operated with sound economy in view, but not to the detriment of efficiency. To make certain that responsible and dedicated persons are elected to school boards. To make certain that teachers will not be employed who may have tendencies to subvert our democracy. At the same time to keep cool, level heads, and not resort to witch-hunting and book-burning, damaging reputations and depriving our young citizens of the God-given right to read the products of the great minds of literature, and to think for themselves. RUMORS HAVE IT that an automobile disappeared the other evening in one of those chuck holes out on S. Olive street and hasn't been seen since. The driver is said to send up flares periodically in the evening, however, and friends are piping liquid refreshment to him. Policy Will Browers and export program can alleviation of the 1955 citrus declared Robbins Russell, manager, Mutual Orangeators, when asked what overseas sales have on the citrus industry. "The market, can be likened to valve," he said. "Over-seas purchase quantities are sized fruit and relieve ease of oversupply on the market. Elimination of small sizes, which would be on the American market, keep supply and demand wholesome relationship home. Recent reports from Europe that crop conditions in Iranian citrus - producing are generally unfavorable. Oison is reputed to be contrary less than normal. Thus, oison that a heavy export of American fruit overbound to be reflected in mention of the domestic marriages better prices than could cause be obtained. Oison, generally, is in excel- economic condition at the time, according to J. Henke, marketing specialist of S. Department of Agricul-tion who has recently returned overseas," Russell continued. Opinion, it will be possible United States to ship up 10,000 boxes of oranges and 200 boxes of lemons during last year. In the development of a 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, T Schedule Final League Games The final games in the Recreation Department Basketba 11 Leagues have been scheduled as follows: The City league will play tonight, Jan. 20, with the Elks club vs. French Laundry; Optimist club vs. Cotlers; and Ritz Cleaners vs. Kwikset Locks. On Jan. 27, French Laundry will face Kwikset Locks; Cotlers vs. Ritz Cleaners and Elks club vs. Optimist club. Three additional games have been scheduled for February 3. Church league games will end on Jan. 25 when Grace Lutheran will face Latter Day Saints; First Baptist vs. Nazarenes; and Church of Christ vs. Zion Lutheran. All games are played at AUHS gymnasium with the first game at 7 p.m., the second at 8 p.m., and the third at 9 p.m. Andrew N. Petree Andrew N. Petree, 64, a native of Missouri who came to Anaheim six years ago, died early Saturday morning (Jan. 15) at his home, 858 S. Walnut street, after a brief illness: R.A.M. Hold Installation Of Officers The first triple joint installation of local Chapters of Royal Arch Masons was held Wednesday night, January 19, when Anaheim Chapter 125 was host to Fullerton Chapter No. 90 and Orange Chapter No. 99, at the Masonic Temple in Anaheim. The ceremonies were impressive and illumination enjoyed by guests, members and friends, and was a public installation ceremonial. A special program was presented in connection with the installation rites. Hon. C. Stanley Chapman of Fullerton, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of California, was installing officer. He was assisted by Emory S. Simon, of Anaheim, Inspector of the 26th District, Installing Marshal, with William T. Roger, PHP of Fullerton, and Harold H. Browning of Anaheim, Assistant Marshals. Rev. Wm. McKinley Walker, pastor of Wesley Methodist church, Anaheim, was Installing Chaplain, and Carl Brenner, Buena Park, Installing organist. Anahi $10 M It was announced this week to have been built in California more than $10,000,000 with dustrialist Jack Wrather on a site adjacent to Walt Disney's near the Santa Ana Freeway. Associated with Wrather in the new hotel enterprise will be Mrs Helen Alvarez of Tulsa, Okla., who with Wrather owns San Diego's television station KFMR TV. In making the announcement, Wrather stated that the hotel will be one of the most advanced and unique structures of its kind in existence being built with an entirely new concept of combining the luxury of a resort hotel with the convenience of a motor hotel, and designed to service and accommodate part of the eight million visitors expected to visit Disneyland annually. Scout Council Has Annual Meeting; Outlines Projects for Year Ahead J. F. Dutzi, president of Anaheim Girl Scout Council, led at the annual meeting last week at the La Palma moment in Youth building. An officer to fill rotary directorships was the principle stress on the agenda. Those were as follows: Mrs. John Raleigh, recording secretary; Mrs. Vale, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Arthur Schowalter, Mrs. Duncan Powers. Arthur Quirquet installed officers in their new posts. Angles in the by-laws were so that there will be one king of the Council a year to place in January. The quo-necessary to hold the meet-ness lowered from 45 to 25. Top camp policy was adopted by a person holding an out-Girl Scout training certifi-must accompany each troop by overnight camping period. Certificate is to be awarded completion of the Girl Scouting course or its equivalent. Mrs. Martin Giessler presided at the business session which was opened with devotions by teacher Paul Lohr. Mrs. Alvin Wampfer gave the citizens' committee report and the Rev. Pflug announced that January 30 has been set for canvassing new home owners in Anaheim in behalf of Zion All games are played at AUHS gymnasium with the first game at 7 p.m., the second at 8 p.m., and the third at 9 p.m. Andrew N. Petree Andrew N. Petree, 64, a native of Missouri who came to Anaheim six years ago, died early Saturday morning (Jan. 15) at his home, 856 S. Walnut street, after a brief illness: He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lissa M. Lyles at the above address, one grandson, James A. Lyles of Anaheim and one brother and three sisters in the East. He was a member of the Baptist church in Missouri. Funeral services will be held at his former home in Missouri and burial will be in the family plot. Hilgenfeld mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Karl Krouse favored with two vocal solos, accompanied by Carl Brenner at the piano. One of the highlights of the evening was the address by Hon. Leo Frils, PHP, whose timely subject, entitled "They Were Giants in Those Days," was greatly appreciated by all in attendance as he narrated the lives and histories of California's pioneer Masons. A brief talk was made by retiring High Priest of Anaheim Chapter, John V. Thompson. Brief talks were also made by incoming High Priests, Joe Critchfield, Anaheim Chapter, Sigfred W. Swanson, Orange Chapter, and Raymond E. Campbell, Fullerton Chapter. Lady guests in attendance (and there were a goodly number) were each presented with a beautiful red carmichael as a souvenir. Following the close of the ceremonies, refreshments were served in the spacious dining room. Judge Gardner Addresses P-TL The importance of a happy family life to the child was stressed by Superior Judge Robert Gardner, when he addressed a meeting of the Katella school P-TL on Tuesday evening, Jan. 18, in the cafetorium. He was introduced by program chairman, Mrs. A. N. Skinner. Mrs. Charles Harrison presided at a brief business session and told of plans for starting a library at the school. A traveling basket now making its rounds among P-TL members will help finance the project. In lieu of a regular meeting in February, a series of intimate coffee hours in private homes are being planned to help new-comers in the district to get acquainted. Valencia Prorate Board to Hold TV. In making the announcement, Wrather stated that the hotel will be one of the most advanced and unique structures of its kind in existence being built with an entirely new concept of combining the luxury of a resort hotel with the convenience of a motor hotel, and designed to service and accommodate part of the eight million visitors expected to visit Disneyland annually. It will be the first hotel in the United States to have color TV in each room, and it will have a swimming pool, a children's playground, a nursery, golf course and a wide range of recreational facilities. It will also include restaurant with a total seating capacity of 1250, cocktail lounges and bar seating 500, along with a shopping center to service not only hot patrons but residents of the area and visitors to Disneyland Park. Buses will run from the hotel to Disneyland on a five-minute schedule. Wrather said, as part of the hotel operation, although the hotel itself will be situated immediately adjacent to the Disneyland entrance. No stranger to hotel operations Wrather now owns and operates Palm Springs "L-Horizon" and Las Vegas "Twin Lakes Lodge both nationally known and highly successful hotel properties. Construction will begin immediately and one section, of approximately 200 rooms, is expected to be ready for operation and occupancy at the time of formal opening of Disneyland scheduled for mid-summer this year. Returns to Anaheim From G.O.P. Confair Hildred Ferrell returned Anaheim on Thursday from San Clara where she spent the early part of the week attending state convention of the Women Republican club. Besides being member of the Central committee, she attended as official delegate from the Anaheim club. Murdy Named to Senate Committee TE AT first an-Orange Future tests were judging, identifica-tion. Representing Anaheim Union High school were, first row (l-r) John Markey, Richard Pike, Doug Peltzer, Mel Shepard, Denny Brownfield and Fred Oelkers. Second row, James Abbott, Bob Moss, Chuck Menley, Dwayne Koesel, Don Koelrich, Ray Siegele, John Koeppen and Jim Hummel. Mrs. Martin Giessler presided at the business session which was opened with devotions by teacher Paul Lohr. Mrs. Alvin Wampler gave the citizens' committee report and the Rev. Pflag announced that January 30 has been set for canvassing new home owners in Anaheim in behalf of Zion Lutheran church. The Cub Scouts are collecting boys' clothing for an orphanage in Berlin and requested that clothing donations be brought to the church bungalow. Valencia Prorate Board to Hold Meeting Holding of the first annual meeting of the Valencia Orange Administrative Committee on Jan. 24, at 9:30 a.m., in the main dining room of the Rosslyn hotel, 111 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles, was announced today by its neutral member and chairman H. C. Meith, Riverside County Farm Advisor. Purpose of the meeting is to review for the benefit of growers and handlers the scope of regulatory operations effective under authority of Federal Marketing Order No. 22 on California-Arizona Valencia oranges during the 1953-54 marketing season. Presentation of the Annual Report is to be made by C. M. Whelden, a member and secretary of the committee. It is hoped growers and handlers of California-Arizona Valencia oranges will avail themselves of this opportunity to observe and participate in these discussions, Meith said. Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Brooks of 925 N. Helena St., have announced engagement of their daughter, Patricia Jean, to Ernest Huenemeyer, son of the late Herman J. Huene-meyer and Mrs. Huenemeyer of 331 N. Pine St. A June wedding is planned. Murdy Named to Senate Committee State Senator John F. Murray Jr., of Huntington Beach has been named vice-chairman of the committee on agriculture, and we-named vice-chairman of the social welfare committee of the upper house, it was announced this week. The Orange county legislature was also appointed to the committees on education, labor and water resources. The Senator served on all the committees during the last session with the ception of water resources. Assemblyman LeRoy E. L. Jr., of Fullerton was named four important committees in lower house of the state legislature. The appointments were made by Speaker L. H. (A Lincoln, following a reshuffling committees in the Assembly. SOLBAKEN LODGE, SONS OF NORWAY MEET Mrs. Aksel Oas of Anaheim sisted with arrangements for social meeting of Solbaken LA Sons of Norway, which was on Saturday night, Jan. 15, at Fullerton Ebell club. An event of cards and dancing was ended after a potluck supper. Very active Orange county gleaning an authentic Norwegian Smorgasbord in the future. ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S WOLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1935 GAZETTE NO. 111 Anahiem To Have 10 Million Hotel was announced this week by Disneyland, Inc., that the largest hotel and motor hotel been built in California since before World War II, containing 500 rooms and cost more than $10,000,000 will be erected by a group headed by Los Angeles and Texas in first Jack Wrather on a macent to Walt Disney's Santa Ana Freeway. Initiated with Wrather in the hotel enterprise will be Mrs. Alvarez of "Tulsa, Okla." with Wrather owns San television station KFMR-making the announcement or stated that the hotel one of the most advanced unique structures of its kind existence being built with an new concept of combin-luxury of a resort hotel the convenience of a motor and designed to service and modate part of the eight visitors expected to visit and annually. MARKET BASKET GROCERY PLANNED AT S. LOS ANGELES ST. AND BALL RD. Gay Chosen to Head 'Y' Drive Plans for the construction of a Market Basket supermarket and shopping center, to cost in excess of $1 million, were revealed by Market Basket officials at an informal hearing before the City Planning Commission; this week. Site of the proposed development is located on the west side of South Los Angeles, street, south of Ball Road and opposite the extension route of Hill St. Purpose of the informal session, the market officials said, was to get the Planning Commission's Gay Chosen to Head 'Y' Drive Richard W. Gay, Assistant Manager of the Bank of America, has accepted the General Chairmanship of the 1955 YMCA Membership Enrollment and Finance Campaign, according to Walter P. Taylor, President of the Anaheim YMCA. Gay is well known to the people of Anaheim, having served as President of the Anaheim Rotary Club, and as President of the local Chamber of Commerce. He is presently Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce and active in numerous civic activities. He and his family live at 726 S. Claudina street. Gay is in the process of lining up a strong organization of ten divisions for the enrollment, which will take place in February. New Directors Named for SC Gas Company Election of Ludlow Shonnard Jr., and Jay Davis Jr., as directors of Southern Counties Gas Co., was announced today, following action by the company's board of directors, according to Justin M. Kennedy, manager of the utility's Orange County division. Both are vice-presidents, Shonnard, in charge of the company's personnel, claims, and industrial relations activities; Davis, in charge of construction and distribution. "The Hasty Heart" Offered at S. A. Another John Patrick play, "The Hasty Heart," will be presented Jan 27, 28 and 29 in Santa Ana Ebell theater. The clever playwright also wrote last season's successful comedy, "Lo and Behold." Action of the drama is built upon the strong bond of friendship which grows out of the camaraderie of six soldiers from different homelands as they wait for their wounds to heal in a Southwest Asia hospital ward. Not only friendship but romance also enters the heart of a young Scottsman for the first time. The Scotsman's role is being played by Homer Baird, who received a Modjeska award with the Players last season. Others in the cast are Jerry Mayes, Edward Wright, Robert Cadman, Willard MacBride, Dean Collins, Edward Ash, Nancy Stokes and Dr. Ralph B. Coomber. "The Hasty Heart" is being directed by Lois Rees Auer. Tickets for the play may be obtained at Santa Ana Bookstore or at the box office. Leadership Training School Planned By Protestant Churches of County The leadership training school part of the Orange County Council of Protestant Churches announces the annual Leadership Training school which will be held in the First Presbyterian church of Anaheim. The school will be conducted on Monday evenings beginning Feb. 14 and the five succeeding Mondays, Feb 21, 28 and March 7, 14, 21. The classes to be offered will be: Music in Christian Education (Special). Instructor, Mrs. Winifred Sloop. The Church and Family Life Instructor (to be announced). The Child's Approach to Religion Instructor, Mrs. Wallace G. Farsher. Group Dynamics. Instructor, Rev. Dennis Savage. How to Develop a Faith That Works. Instructor, Chaplain Willard Learned. Pastor's Forum. Series led by Outstanding Ministers. Teaching Primary Children. Instructor, Mrs. Ruth Hutchison. Teaching Intermediates. Instructor (to be announced). The officers of the Orange County Council are: President, Rev. Eugene Coffin, Garden Grove, Friends Church, Vice-president, Rev. Alex McCandless, Evangelical United Brethren Church, Anaheim, Secretary, Rev. Paul Travis, Wintersburg Methodist, Huntington Beach, Treasurer, Rev. Lloyd Munger, First Baptist, Santa Ana, Leadership Training, Rev. K. S. Helm, Christian, Garden Grove. The members of the Leadership Training Board are: Mrs. Frank Butterworth, Anaheim White Temple Methodist; Rev Juan Villarreal, El Modena, Methodist; Rev Dennis Savage, Santa Ana, Orange Ave. Christian; Miss Irene Catland, Santa Ana, First Baptist; Mr. Clarence Lang, Placeia, First Christian Fullerton; Mrs. Elizabeth Ambler, La Habra, Methodist; Rev James Stewart, Newport Beach, Presbyterian; Mrs. Nettie Clark, Orange, Presbyterian; Rev H. A. McPheeters, Garden Grove, Methodist; Rev Kenneth S. Holm, Garden Grove, First Christian.