anaheim-gazette 1955-02-10

BLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) BY WALDO HUNTER, P.S.B. WELL, WE SEE by the papers that our good friend Mr. Malenkov got to hitting the vodka too hard, couldn't get the Russian crops to grow, and consequently was heaved out of the Kremlin on his ear. (In this instance, we use the word "ear" quite loosely). Marshal Bulganin is now in charge over there. Just off-hand, I will venture to state that Bulganin's reign will be mostly remembered for the "BUL." DICK GAY, one of the wheels at the Bank of America, and local builder, is proud of a new house he built for his cat. It has a removable roof, and is painted pink and green. (The house, not the cat). AND SPEAKING of cats, at our house we have a two-year-old Slamese Sealpoint which we will present to anyone who will give her a good home and shower her with love and affection. She came to us a year ago, seemingly from out of nowhere, and presented us with six alley cats. No, she is not that way at this writing. But be quick! This offer will hold good for only about two or three years. PRESIDENT EISENHOWER has asked the Congress for seven billion dollars for public schools, with the federal government laying Marketing of Fresh Orange Juice New Florida Merchandising Stunt (Continued from last week) Blend With Frozen Most processors say that during this period they'll probably use a blend of fresh and frozen juice as long as any fresh fruit is available. After that they'll use constituted frozen juice which some of them are beginning to store now. During this period, however, they'll probably have to stop using the word 'fresh' on their packages. Late maturing oranges are good until about August, while the new crop starts to come in around the middle of October. Another worry of present processors is that a flock of firms may jump into the business without much regard for quality. "I'd like to see production and quality standards set as quickly as possible," declared Golden Gift's Mr. Young. "The public could easily turn sour on the product if the quality isn't maintained. Six weeks ago the Citrus Commission proposed a set of standards for our industry, but we opposed them because we felt that they were too loosely drawn. Another attempt is being made to Building Starts on Edison Company's New Power Plant Ceremonies marking the official start of construction of the first $24,000,000 unit of Southern California Edison company's new Orange County Alamitos steam station adjacent to the San Gabriel draw up a set of standards." One reason for this concern is that it doesn't take a vast amount of capital for a firm to get into the business. Depending upon elaborateness of the operation, a concern can set up shop for anywhere from $200,-000 to $500,000. This includes equipment and buildings. A similar installation in the frozen juice industry might run as high as $1.5 million. How It's Made In the initial stages of making the juice most processors follow pretty much the same course. When the oranges arrive at the plant they are washed and graded, then taken by conveyor belt to the "extraction room." Here the juice is removed in such a way that none of the oil from the rind gets into it. The rind oil is what frequently imparts a bitter taste to orange juice. From here on the operations differ somewhat. Golden Gift, for instance, irradiates the juice as a means of preserving its shelf life. Under the process which was developed by Dr. George Sperti, the juice is swirled around in stainless steel pans under a battery of ultraviolet lamps for a fraction of a second. Golden Gift which has the exclusive license to the process has sublicensed Scenic Citrus to use it. Mr. Young states that a third firm not now in business will be shortly licensed to use the Sperti process. Juice exposed to irradiation PRESIDENT EISENHOWER has asked the Congress for seven billion dollars for public schools, with the federal government laying out $1,120,000,000 over the next three years, the states taking up the rest of the slack. This is the first thing that Ike has done since assuming office that I can unequivocally go along with. Of course, it won't sit too well with that disgruntled old coot over in Santa Ana who wants public education completely sacked, or those closely-knit pressure groups who want all education placed under jurisdiction of the church. But at any rate, it will insure our country new classrooms where the children of the common man can have opportunity to learn, with the broad masses of the people, rich and poor alike, all footing the bill. This is the American way. This is democracy operating as it should. Educate the people. Let them read. Otherwise, we will have a nation molded something along the lines of the Russian police state. TWO WEEKS ago we had a house-warming out at our shack at 826 Irving Place, Anaheim. Quite a number of good friends attended, and we are of the firm belief that there is nothing more efficacious in the establishment of a domicile than a good old gathering of friends. But it's been two weeks now, and several of the guests are still with us. Is there a law in this state against poisoning? TWO MONTHS ago this column announced that it would check the claims of a certain cigarette manufacturer who takes pride in advertising that his cigarette contains 20,000 filters. We promised you a report on this in February, but due to a staff shortage, the final report may not be forthcoming until May of this year. THE U.S. in its policy regarding Formosa, it seems to this Building Starts on Edison Company's New Power Plant Ceremonies marking the official start of construction of the first $24,000,000 unit of Southern California Edison company's new Orange County Alamitos steam station adjacent to the San Gabriel river east of Long Beach were held yesterday. Mrs. Katharine Bixby Hotchkis, descendant of the pioneer Southland Bixby family which originally owned the Rancho Los Alamitos on which the plant will be located, released the throttle on the giant pile driving machine which drove one of the huge foundation pillings into place for the new station. Highway Patrol To Have Special Accident Number The California Highway Patrol emergency telephone number "Zenith 1-2000" will be in use practically statewide since Feb. 1 was an announcement released by the Patrol. “This special service is designed exclusively for reporting traffic emergencies outside cities to the Highway Patrol,” declared Patrol Commissioner B. R. Caldwell. “There is no charge for the service even when the Patrol office called is in a toll zone. Co. Farm Bureau Asks for Joiners Orange County Farm Bureau's all-out membership "push" is under way and plans of the county-wide campaign are being told by Elmer Humphry, Buena Park, general membership chairman. Farm Bureau is the world's largest volunteer farm organization, with over 2900 farm families in Orange county, 65,000 in California, and 1,600,000 in the United States and Puerto Rico. It is owned, controlled, and operated by its elected farm leaders and has no connection with any government agency, either directly or indirectly, Humphry emphasized. Its policies are developed on the "grass roots' level through farm center meetings, and commodity means of preserving its shelf life. Under the process which was developed by Dr. George Sperti, the juice is swirled around in stainless steel pans under a battery of ultraviolet lamps for a fraction of a second. Golden Gift which has the exclusive license to the process has sublicensed Scenic Citrus to use it. Mr. Young states that a third firm not now in business will be shortly licensed to use the Sperti process. Juice exposed to irradiation, Mr. Young claims, can be kept, under refrigeration, of course, for two weeks or more without any noticeable deterioration in flavor. Vitamin C content remains at about 95 per cent, he contends. "Flash Pasteurization" Other processors use a flash pasteurization technique to prevent quality deterioration. However, Florida Juice's Mr. Jacobstein says his firm uses neither pasteurization nor irradiation methods. He states they do nothing at all to their juice. Two methods are used to transport the juice, Florida Juice ships by refrigerated tank trucks to receiving plants where the juice is put in quart containers and distributed to stores and homes. The trucks—they hold 3,750 gallons—have a new type tank consisting of a stainless steel inner shell covered on the outside by balsa wood impregnated with plastic. Recently the company experimented with rail shipment but has made no decisions to which transport method it will ultimately use. All the other processors pack the juice right at their plants and ship to market in refrigerated trailer-trucks. These trucks hold a thousand cases of 12 quarts each or a total of 12,000 quarts of juice. Fruit Industries, Inc., owns a fleet of 75 refrigerated trucks but the other producers use regular commercial carriers. Orange growers are watching the development of this new industry with more than a little interest. They hope it develops into a major outlet for their fruit. For one thing, they say, the rise in frozen orange juice sales show signs of leveling off. Robert C. Wooten, a member of the Citrus Commission, stated last week that instead of an indicated 24 per cent increase in retail sales of frozen juice last year, the gain was only 10 per cent. Mr. Wooten stated there were 13 million gallons of juice on hand at the TWO MONTHS ago this column announced that it would check the claims of a certain cigarette manufacturer who takes pride in advertising that his cigarette contains 20,000 filters. We promised you a report on this in February, but due to a staff shortage, the final report may not be forthcoming until May of this year. THE U.S. in its policy regarding Formosa, it seems to this reporter, has shown craven obeisance to the arrogant demands of the Chinese communists. We have been active partners in the plan to evacuate the Tachen Islands, displacing some 15,000 families, who meant no wrong, at the same time allowing the communists to move into those islands with no opposition. Has this country fallen into such a decrepit state in world affairs that it must bow to the blusterings and sword-rattlings of a non-descript mob of Chinese gangsters? Shame! Mary Lou Casebeer and Martian Caracusa are making arrangements for the talent show which will highlight the annual YMCA father-daughter banquet at the First Presbyterian church on March 8. The Senior, Hi Fellowship of First Presbyterian church will meet for a dinner and program at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 16. A card party open to the public will be sponsored by the Native Daughters of the Golden West at the American Legion hall on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. The Virginia Circle of the First Baptist church will meet next Thursday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Farm Bureau is the world's largest volunteer farm organization, with over 2900 farm families in Orange county, 65,000 in California, and 1,600,000 in the United States and Puerto Rico. It is owned, controlled, and operated by its elected farm leaders and has no connection with any government agency, either directly or indirectly. Humphry emphasized. Its policies are developed on the "grass roots" level through farm center meetings, and commodity groups such as the dairymen, poultrymen, rabbit, citrus and avocado growers, vegetable and bean grower groups, and others, and passed to the county, state, and federal level for action. Farm Bureau maintains a staff in Sacramento and Washington to represent the economic and legislative interests of farmers. Herman Freese is Anaheim membership chairman. High Interest Paid In Local Concern's Credit Union Plan Employees of Kwikset Locks, Inc., with savings accounts in the Kwikset Credit Union during 1954, received four per cent interest on their accounts for a total of more than $7,500 in dividends. It was announced today by Forrest Whitehouse, treasurer of the credit union. The employee savings and lending institution has loaned more than $800,000 to Kwikset employees for worthwhile purposes since the Credit Union was organized at Kwikset in January 1951. Mrs. Hebe Harke, manager, said total assets of the Kwikset Credit Union currently are almost $245,000. Eighty-three per cent of Kwikset's employees are members of the credit union. Anaheim Area Orange Production Still High Despite Subdivision Encroachment. "Despite the encroachment of subdivisions, which last year were responsible for the loss of 585 acres, it appears that we can expect to handle about 500,000 field boxes of oranges during the 1954-55 season," declared T. Earle Woodward, secretary-manager, in his report presented at the 36th annual meeting of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association last week, at Knott's Berry Farm was attended by about 125 growers and guests. President J. A. Baker presided over the business session. Continuing his report, Woodward revealed that the half-million-box estimate for the 1954-55 season was well above the yearly average of the past 10 years. Short Valencia Crop "A disappointing factor in the past season's Valencia orange deal was the extremely short crop," he said. "The total tree crop production of Valencia oranges in Southern California was 40% less than the previous year. The generally light set of Valencias in most orchards from the regular bloom was apparently responsible for the later blooms which occurred through the summer." Veterans of WWI Leadership Training School Starts Feb. 14 for Churchmen The leadership training division 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, at 310 W. Broadway. Classes will be conducted on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., starting Feb. 14 and continuing each Monday evening through March 21. Mrs. Winnifred Sloop, minister of music, at the First Presbyterian church in Anaheim, and state president of the Choral Conductors' Guild of California, a teacher of voice and conductor of the five choirs of the First Presbyterian church will present the course in Christian Education. Mrs. Ruth Hutchinson will present the course: "The Child's Approach to Religion." Dr. John Tuft will present: "Teaching Intermediates." Chaplain Willard Learned, of Chapman college, will present the course: "Developing a Faith that Works." Rev. Dennis Savage will present: "Group Dynamics." Veterans of WWI Plan Meeting Feb. 14 in Santa Ana Orange County Barracks No. 148, Veterans of World War I of the USA will hold an open meeting in the Community clubhouse, Eighth and Flower, Santa Ana, on Monday evening, Feb. 14. Meeting will start at 8 p.m., and all veterans of WWI and wives are cordially invited to attend. The local Barracks was organized in November and the charter closed with well over 100 members. Since that time the organization membership has passed the 150 mark and is growing every day. A speaker of note will be on hand to inform those who have not yet affiliated with Barracks 148 of the aims and purposes of this new organization. The information that will be divulged will be of prime importance to all veterans of the first world war, and after they learn the facts of officers of the Barracks feel certain that they will want to join their WWI buddies who have taken the initial step. To become a member of this group all that is necessary is that you have an honorable discharge from the service during WWI. You may have served overseas or had all stateside duty, but so long as you were a member of the armed services of the first war you are eligible. Attend this meeting and learn what is in store for you in the near future. Honored for Work With Youngsters Miss Elva Haskett, Children's Librarian at the Anaheim Public Library, has been presented Edison P-TA's first honorary life membership in recognition of her cooperation with the schools and The following officers and directors were elected for the 1955 season: Henry Ramm, president; George Vandenberg, vice-president; F. H. Eickholt, Loren Wagner, Milton Pannier, Vincent Peltzer, and Arthur Korn. Marks Retirement The meeting marked the end of a long-term association with the packing-house for James A. Baker, president. Having disposed of all his citrus holdings, he has retired from the citrus business. He first joined the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association in 1919 and rose to the presidency in 1928. Meeting at Olive "The 1954 season was one of the most difficult marketing seasons we have ever experienced," reported Ben Guard, secretary-manager, at the 40th annual meeting of Olive Hillside Groves, held in the Olive Civic Center hall. "It was the first season I can remember when we had four separate and distinct sets of Valencia oranges," he continued. President H. D. Lemke presided. Complimenting Mutual Orange Distributors on the fine selling job they performed during the past season, Guard revealed that this year's payout to grower-members represented $2.14 per field box on tree. This, he claimed, was the highest payout of any packing-house in Orange county. MOTHER COLONY LODGE, U. D., HAS INSTITUTIONAL RITES FEBRUARY 5 Institution ceremonies of Mother Colony Lodge, U. D., F. & A. M., of Anaheim were conducted Saturday night, Feb. 5, by Grand Master Henry C. Clausen, of the Masonic Grand Lodge of California, assisted by William T. Rodgers, inspector of the 623th Masonic district, at the I.O.O.F. hall. The ceremonies were witnessed by a large number of local and out-of-community Masons and other Grand Lodge officials, among whom were: Edgar V. Stewart, D.G.M., Leo Anderson, Jr. G.W., Alvin A. Hoowege, Grand Tiller, and Maurice B. Ross, Jr. G.S. At the conclusion of the instituting rites, the Grand Master announced the appointment of Warren C. Hodges, as Worshipful Master; Herman A. Koenig, Senior Warden, and D. H. Van Meter, Junior Warden. The officers obligation and duties were imparted by the Grand Master to them as they stood at the altar. In a laudatory talk, the Grand Master congratulated the newly appointed officers and members for the past number of months to bring about the success of their undertaking. Following his talk, Grand Master Clausen then placed the gavel in the hand of the new Worshipful Master, and instructed him to proceed with the work. Appointments Made One of the first duties of the newly-appointed Worshipful Master was the appointing of the other officers of the lodge, appointing them as follows: Treasurer, S. E. Parker; secretary, Glen E. McCloud; chaplain, Frank E. Nipper; senior deacon, Fred J. Rector; junior deacon, John G. Bultena; marshal, H. L. Roberts; senior steward, Albert E. Day. Honored for Work With Youngsters Miss Elva Haskett, Children's Librarian at the Anaheim Public Library, has been presented Edison P.TA's first honorary life membership in recognition of her cooperation with the schools and her many years of work with local youngsters. At the conclusion of the instituting rites, the Grand Master announced the appointment of Warren C. Hodges, as Worshipful Master; Herman A. Koenig, Senior Warden, and D. H. Van Meter, Junior Warden. The officers obligation and duties were imparted by the Grand Master to them as they stood at the altar. In a laudatory talk, the Grand Master congratulated the newly appointed officers and members of Mother Colony lodge for their untiring and persevering efforts. OFFICIANTS at institution ceremonies of Mother Colony Lodge, U.D., F.A.M., were to right: Leo Anderson, Junior Grand Warden; Warren C. Hodges, W. M., Henry C. Clausen, Grand Master; Edgar V. Stewart, D. G. M. New lodge was formed Saturday night at I.O.O.F. hall in Anaheim. (Photo by Myles Bradley) Appointments Made One of the first duties of the newly-appointed Worshipful Master was the appointing of the other officers of the lodge, appointing them as follows: Treasurer, S. E. Parker; secretary, Glen E. McCloud; chaplain, Frank S. Nipper; senior deacon, Fred J. Rector; junior deacon, John G. Bultena; marshal, H. L. Roberts; senior steward, Albert E. Day; junior steward, T. F. Coblitz; tiller, George T. Wieczorek. Officers coach for Mother Colony Lodge, U.D., F. & A.M., was Sam O. McGaughey, Past Master of Azure Lodge, Fullerton. Candidates coach, Warren Day, Anaheim. Chairman, by-laws committee, Leo J. Frils. Prior to the closing of the lodge, Grand Master Clausen was presented with a useful token for which he expressed his thanks. Tokens of appreciation for their wrok and interest in the effort of those comprising the new lodge were also given to Inspector William T. Rodger and Past Master Sam O. McGaughey, both of whom expressed their thanks. Repast Enjoyed Before the institutional ceremonies, dinner was served to approximately 160 Masons in the large dining room of the I.O.O.F. hall. Tuesday night of this week, by special invitation, the degree team of Mother Colony Lodge, U.D., went to Fullerton to assist in exemplification of degree work for the Officers Association of the 628th district F. & A.M. Mother Colony Lodge, U.D. will meet at 7:30 o'clock on each Thursday evening. The next regular stated meeting will be the first Thursday night in March. HISPITAL THAT GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE UNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1955. NO. 14 Ship Training Starts Feb. Churchmen Ship training division of the County Council of Churches announces leadership training will be held in the merian church of Ana-W. Broadway. Will be conducted on trainings from 7:30 to starting Feb. 14 and each Monday evening March 21. Mifred Sloop, minister of the First Presbyterian Anaheim, and state choral conductor of California, a teacher conductor of the five First Presbyterian present the course in education. Hutchinson will pre-course: "The Child's Ap-teligion." Tuft will present: intermediates." Willard Learned, of college, will present the developing a Faith thatennis Savage will pre-dup Dynamics." 44 ANAHEIMERS PLAN YMCA TRIP TO FRANCE The “adventure in world peace” originally planned by members of the Anaheim YMCA is gaining momentum. The plan to send local delegates to the international YMCA conference in Paris this summer has developed into a “Teen-Y-Tour” of Europe. On July 14, the group will leave by plane from Los Angeles on the first lap of a sightseeing tour of Holland, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland enroute to the Paris Conference. Official delegates to the Conference from Anaheim are Ann Thomason, Ted Dinkler, Rynette Wallace, Harry Moore, Wilbert Bonney and Warren Ashleigh. At present, a total of 44 persons from Anaheim have announced intentions of taking the tour. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Summers of the Beverly Hills Y.M.C.A. will go with their group of 16, and Mrs. Jerry Parton of the Whittier College Y.M.C.A. school will go with a company of 10, and Oren Bell, retired secretary of the Orange Y.M.C.A., will go with a group of 13. According to Nan Moore, Anaheim girls’ work secretary, and organizer of the expedition, the combined groups will spend eight days at the Conference in Paris. Danish Girl Scout Executive Visits Anaheim Troop The girls of Scout Troop #86 enjoyed a singular treat at their last meeting. They entertained a visitor from Denmark, a scout executive—Miss Birte Gulle. Miss Gulle brought to her audience interesting accounts of scouting procedures in Denmark. She pointed up contrasts and similarities noticeable in Brownie, Intermediate, and Senior programs in this country and in her own. By asking many and varied questions the girls increased their knowledge of the values of international friendship, of the people of Denmark and their way of life. Of particular interest was the fact that Miss Gulle’s trip was financed by the Juliette Low International Friendship Fund to which all scouts have contributed their pennies each spring. Hutchinson will pre-prise: "The Child's Ap-teligion." Tuft will present: Intermediates." Willard Learned, of college, will present the developing a Faith that Knolls Savage will pre-ump Dynamics." Mr. and Mrs. Paul Summers of the Beverly Hills Y.M.C.A. will go with their group of 10, and Mrs. Jerry Parton of the Whittler College Y.M.C.A. school will go with a company of 10, and Oren Bell, retired secretary of the Orange Y.M.C.A., will go with a group of 13. According to Nan Moore, Anaheim girls' work secretary, and organizer of the expedition, the combined groups will spend eight days at the Conference in Paris and then will journey on to England and Scotland. Their flight home will end 51 days of almost continual travel. Orientation sessions are being held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month to prepare members of the group for their various responsibilities, and to study the countries to be visited. A special session devoted to Holland will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Anaheim Y.M.C.A. Toastmistress Club Has Session The Eulalia Toastmistress club highlighted their meeting Monday evening, Jan. 31 at the Kwikset Conference Room with the election of officers and a club speech contest, with Verna Benbrooks acting as speech contest chairman. The newly elected officers were President, Irma Doosing, vice-president., Lucille Van Zee; reporting secretary, Shirley Forsgren; corresponding secretary, Shirley Jo McSoud; and treasurer, Helen Erskine. Winner of the club speech contest was Hebe Harke, who spoke on "The Long, Long Road." She will now be eligible to enter the Area contest. Other contestants were Lucille Van Zee who spoke on "Complaining" and Phyllis Harrison who spoke on "Number Thirteen." The subjects for the impromptu speeches were Loyalty, Honesty and Charity. Judges were Bess Lyman, E. H. Davis and Herman Hoch. Shirley Jo McSoud conducted the Table Topics on Valentines with members Shirley Forsgren, Nellie Weaver, and guests, Bess Lyman, Herman Hoch and E. H. Davis participating. Guests for the evening were Georgia Van Zee, Joyce Fitschen, Bess Lyman, Herman Hoch and E. H. Davis. The next meeting will be held at Green Brier Inn at Garden Grove, Feb. 14, at which time new officers will be installed. HS Commended For High Calibre Of Graduates Anaheim Union High School recently received congratulations from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for the achievement of John Brooks, valedictorian of the class of 1954. John, now a freshman at Stanford university, was the winner of one of the foundation's national scholarships. In a letter to Frank Kellogg, principal, Sloan wrote: "It is a high compliment to you, your staff, and your community that your school program has been so successful in preparing students for higher education." It is the objective of the Sloan foundation scholarships to discover young men who are potential leaders and to guarantee them access to higher education. Ebell Club Plans Benefit Affair Marguerite Coons, president of the Anaheim Altrusa club, promises many quaint and unusual door prizes at the spring benefit desert-bridge to be sponsored by her organization at one o'clock on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 19. Tables for bridge and canasta will be arranged in the Garden Room of Knott's Berry Farm, according to Mrs. Ben Kaulbars and Mrs. William Wagoner, co-chairmen of the ways and means committee, who are in charge. Tickets may be purchased from any member. Proceeds will help support the group's many local philanthropies. Mrs. G. C. Tatlock Named to Head Easter Seal Drive The appointment of Mrs. George C. Tatlock of 733 N.Janss St., Appointments Made of the first duties of the appointed Worshipful Master at the appointing of the others of the lodge, appointment as follows: Treasurer, Marker; secretary, Glen E. H.; chaplain, Frank S. senior deacon, Fred J. junior deacon, John G.; marshal, H. L. Roberts; steward, Albert E. Day; steward, T. F. Coblitz; tiler, T. Wieczorek. Mrs. coach for Mother Colony Lodge, U.D., F. & A.M., was McGaughey, Past Master of the Lodge, Fullerton. To the closing of the Grand Master Clausen was served with a useful token, which he expressed his thanks for of appreciation for their and interest in the efforts comprising the new lodge also given to Inspector Will Roger and Past Master McGaughey, both of whom used their thanks. Repast Enjoyed Are the institutional cereal dinner was served to approximately 160 Masons in the dining room of the I.O.O.F. Day night of this week, by invitation, the degree team either Colony Lodge, U.D., so Fullerton to assist in verification of degree work the Officers Association of 38th district F. & A.M. Other Colony Lodge, U.D., meet at 7:30 o'clock on each day evening. The next registered meeting will be the Thursday night in March. Shirley Jo McSoud conducted the Table Topics on Valentines with members Shirley Forsgreen, Nellie Weaver, and guests, Bess Lyman, Herman Hoch and E. H. Davis participating. Guests for the evening were Georgia Van Zee, Joyce Fitschen, Bess Lyman, Herman Hoch and E. H. Davis. The next meeting will be held at Green Brier Inn at Garden Grove, Feb. 14, at which time new officers will be installed. GM Sets Record For Auto Sales A new all-time record for January retail passenger car sales was established by General Motors divisions last month, Harlow H. Curtice, president of General Motors, announced in Miami, Fla., at the opening of General Motorama of 1955, disclosed that retail passenger car sales by General Motors dealers last month totaled 261,393, highest January passenger car sales in the history of the corporation. Previous high for the month was 218,086 retail car sales in January 1951. Ikettes Planning Turkey Dinner Harriet Held has been named general chairman of the turkey dinner to be served by the Ikettes on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m., at the La Palma Investment in Youth Building. Tickets may be purchased from any member and proceeds will support the group's conservation program. The dinner will be followed by an evening of games. Mrs. G. C. Tatlock Named to Head Easter Seal Drive The appointment of Mrs. George C. Tatlock of 733 N. Janss St., Anaheim, as chairman of the 1955 Easter Seal campaign has been announced by Dr. LeGrand Spencer of Fullerton, president of the Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Mrs. Tatlock, a member of the Anahelm Ebell club and Orange County Art association, has long been active in the society. Her husband, George, is vice-president of the Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. The campaign, which begins March 10 and extends through Easter Sunday, April 10, is the only fund appeal in which the Orange County society participates. Mrs. Tatlock has reminded Orange county residents. Mrs. Tatlock has also announced that headquarters have been established at 222 E. Center St., Room 210, in Anaheim. On Tuesday evening the Jean and Isabel Circles of White Temple Methodist church held a Joint meeting in the church parlor with Mrs. Marlin Heohn presiding. A review of the new study book, "The Master Calleth for Thee," was given by Mrs. Frank E. Butterworth. Members of the social committee were Mrs. Robert Fackiner, Mrs. Robert Rees, Mrs. Andy Stenger, and Mrs. Heohn.