anaheim-gazette 1955-03-31

ELSEWHERE in this edition is a story describing the first "drive-in" church for Orange county. Seems that Rev. Robert H. Schuller of Garden Grove, a pastor of the Reformed Church of America, has made arrangements with the management of the Orange Drive-In theatre to conduct services on Sunday mornings at 11. You just drive in, hook the speaker to your car window, and listen. But, please, no popcorn! I don't know about this. Serms to be a pretty radical departure. But then, I suppose one could be as religious in his automobile as he could be in church. I wish I could be. Sometimes in crowded week-end traffic I say things diametrically opposed to Holy Writ, and regret them later. Like the time out at Placentia and Center when the woman driver bashed into my rear bumper while I was waiting at the stop sign. Bouncing out of the car, I said (hold your ears) "Really, madam!" There seems to be no reason why the drive-in church won't be a success, and certainly it should not be discouraged. But I am still skoptical. I recall the time I drove in to a church back in Ypsilanti, Michigan. And I didn't get salvation. A traffic ticket I got! YOUR CORRESPONDENT has noted that certain of the church pamphlets passed out to congregants. Sam L. Collins And Son Are Given Acquittal Anaheimers were glad to hear that former Assembly Speaker Sam L. Collins and his son, Sam E. Collins, were acquitted of charges of conspiracy-grand theft in connection with obtaining $10,000 for a liquor license. The jury was advised to return the verdict by Superior Judge Walter R. Evans, who ruled that the evidence presented was insufficient to warrant conviction on any count against them. They were indicted by the Orange county grand jury as a result of investigation into the obtaining of a license for the Tustin cafe of Mrs. Ella Duplex Counselman. A companion charge of conspiracy to ask and receive bribes was dismissed at the outset on motion of Dep. Dist. Atty. Kenneth Williams. After eight days of questioning prospective jurors, the trial itself continued less than three days before defense attorneys moved for acquittal. DRIVE-IN CHURCH Sunday marked the opening of Orange county's first Drive-in church, Conducted by Rev. Robert H. Schuller of Garden Grove, a representative of the Reformed Church of America, services will be held every Sunday at 11 o'clock, at the Orange Drive-In theater. Home Department Told of Styles In Illumination "See Your Home in a new light" was the topic of the Anaheim Home Department's March meeting when Marion Prentiss, home advisor, discussed lighting techniques. At roll call, each member gave her impression of a trip to Casa Colina Children's Home at Chino. All reports were most favorable as everyone was impressed by the happy children and the many things they are doing. A report was given on a visit to elderly ladies at the Orange County—hospital. A committee took gifts and felt the project worthwhile. Mrs. Jessee Anderson presided in the absence of chairman Mrs. Earl Fricke, who was ill. She announced that an important meeting will be held tonight (March 31) at 7:30 at the Farm Bureau hall. Winthrop O. Gordon will discuss "Estate Planning." Mmes. A. Bigcher, A. E. Wieczorek and R. Mauerhan were appointed to the nominating committee and elections were set for the April meeting. Twenty-two members and guests were served luncheon by the following committee: Mnes. H. H. Freese, A. Bircher, F. Lindsey Dessert was provided by Mrs. Lumsden of the MCP Company. In the afternoon, Mrs. R. H. Prothero showed slides and told of a recent trip to Europe. A trip to the Tucker bird sanctuary in Modjeska canyon was planned for April. Assistance League There seems to be no reason why the drive-in church won't be a success, and certainly it should not be discouraged. But I am still skoptical. I recall the time I drove in to a church back in Ypsilanti, Michigan. And I didn't get salvation. A traffic ticket I got! YOUR CORRESPONDENT has noted that certain of the church pamphlets passed out to congregations on Sunday outlining the church schedule for the coming week have contained little blurbs urging a "yes" vote on the impending school bond election. Seems to me that this sort of thing is not quite within the purview of the church. I would put it this way: Let the Church take care of the soul. Let the State take care of public education. AS FOR THE public school situation, however, we must face unblinkingly the fact that our community is growing at an appalling rate. The kids need the schools. Our duty is clear. THIS COLUMN has had a lot of fun with the medical profession of late, but we don't really think all doctors are bad guys. After all, they do come in handy when it is necessary to have a death certificate signed. I recall once back in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, when I was down with some kind of bronchial malfunctioning. The doctor, on a hurried call, noting that I was not expiring at the moment, threw me a little packet and said: "Take one of these every hour. I've got to hurry to a maternity case." The packet contained brass curtain hooks for some drapes which the doc's wife was hanging, and which he had inadvertently placed in his medical kit. However, I followed his instructions to the letter, and in a few days was feeling fine. The cost wasn't exhorbitant, either. Only $5.00 for twelve curtain hooks. But, brother! was I hooked? SOME DOCTORS, however, are pretty shrewd and know how to turn a neat profit. I remember back in Chugwater, Wyoming, when our boy at a tender age swallowed a dime. The family doctor made ME cough up $7.50. DOCTORS ALWAYS throw me into a panic when they start poking at me with the stethoscope. DRIVE-IN CHURCH Sunday marked the opening of Orange county's first Drive-In church. Conducted by the Rev. Robert H. Schuller of Garden Grove, a representative of the Reformed Church of America, services will be held every Sunday at 11 o'clock, at the Orange Drive-In theater. Church goers do not have to get out of their cars, but flick on the loudspeakers and church comes to them. Orange Countian Is Champ Citrus Man For the third time in the past four years, Harold L. Winter, Laguna Beach orange grower affiliated with Bryn Mawr-Coachella Valley Groves and Mutual Orange Distributors, captured the title of "World's Champion Orange Grower," according to the results of the fruit exhibit competition at the 40th annual National Orange Show currently being held in San Bernardino. Last year wet weather prevented picking crews from entering his grove to pick fruit for entry in the show and he was obliged to default the contest and vacate the title he had held for the previous two years. Winter owns a grove in Redlands. In all, entries of Mutual Orange Distributors bagged eight first-place awards; five second-place ribbons; three thirds; one fourth; and one fifth, to virtually sweep the citrus fruit competitions. Pioneer Period in California Theme of Ebell Society Fiesta On April 20, the Toastmaster and Drama Sections of the Ebell Society will present a dinner and entertainment entitled, "Vittles and Vaudeville." Pioneer times in early California will set the theme. Mrs. William Shira, general chairman, invites the public to enjoy a home-cooked dinner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner music will be furnished by a quartet of local women. A one-act play, "My Love Comes Riding" will follow at 8 o'clock. It was written by Leota A. Summerhays of Pasadena and is being served luncheon by the following committee: Mnes. H. H. Freese, A. Bircher, F. Lindsey, Dessert was provided by Mrs. Lumsden of the MCP Company. In the afternoon, Mrs. R.H. Prothero showed slides and told of a recent trip to Europe. A trip to the Tucker bird sanctuary in Modjeska canyon was planned for April. Assistance League Elects Officers and Outlines Activities Mrs. Howard Loudon presided at the March meeting of the Junior Assistance League at the home of Mrs. James Morris, 10801 E Broadway, Mrs. Ross Walker and Miss Joyce Sweeney were co-hostesses. Nominations were made and election held for new officers and the following members were chosen: Mrs. Frederick Rusch president; Mrs. Russell Hess, first vice-president; Mrs. Cortez Hookkins, Jr., second vice-president; Mrs. Ross Walker, third vice-president; Mrs. Norbert Eimers, recording secretary; Mrs. Fleming Nellison, corresponding secretary; Mrs. M.W.Little, treasurer; Mr. George Tokar, publicity. Informal installation ceremonies will be held on April 18 at the home of Mrs. Harry A.Peason, Sr., 518 N.Lemon St.Hottees are to be Mrs.Bill Peason, Mrs.Henry Dahl, and Mr.Fleming Nellison. The club's first three provisional members have completed their year and hours and will be honored at the May meeting when they are to become active members. Mrs.Harry Nutt, club sponsor, will entertain the group her home at 698 N.Helena St. Mrs. Cortez Hoskins, co-chairman of the Starlight Ball to sponsored by the group on April 30 at the Santa Ana Country Club said advance interest and invitations indicate the affair will well attended. Mrs.Jack Suiter organized membership to work on the detritions after the meeting. Reports by Mrs.Kenton Wir project chairman, revealed several families in the area had recently been assisted by League, and that the "clot closet" is functioning well that supplies have been purchased for the Orange County hospital Dental Clinic by the League: SOME DOCTORS, however, are pretty shrewd and know how to turn a neat profit. I remember back in Chugwater, Wyoming, when our boy at a tender age swallowed a dime. The family doctor made ME cough up $7.50. DOCTORS ALWAYS throw me into a panic when they start poking at me with the stethoscope. This is an instrument which originally was to have been called "stessoscope" but the quack who devised it had two front teeth missing and didn't trust any dentists in the neighborhood. I don't like doctors who listen in on those things, when they say: "hmmm." After all, I am not paying $5.00 for an office call to audition an aspiring Lawrence Tibbett. And I don't like it when they say: "Well, at any rate, your heart's beating." I wonder what would happen some time if a doctor would put one of those things to your chest and hear: "And now, we take you to Santa Anita for the last race." LITTLE HAS BEEN heard recently from the distraught motorist whose car plunged into one of those pot holes out on South Olive Street. Public interest in his plight, however, has soared to the point of almost total apathy. Seems a shame that on Feb. 2 he couldn't at least have been accorded the privileges of a ground hog and allowed to come out of his hole for a look around. Some kindly souls have been throwing bread crusts down to him, but he tosses them back wrapped up in notes stating that he is a conservative Republican of the Harding school and can't accept the dole. 1955 RAMONA PLAY Mary Margaret Guanche, Indian miss, entertains Maurice Jara, portraying the hero for the fourth year, during rehearsals for the 1955 Ramona Outdoor Play, to be staged the afternoons of April 23 and 24, April 30 and May 1, and May 7 and 8, in the Ramona Bowl near Hemet and San Jacinto. Mrs. William Shira, general chairman, invites the public to enjoy a home-cooked dinner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner music will be furnished by a quartet of local women. A one-act play, "My Love Comes Riding" will follow at 8 o'clock. It was written by Leota A. Summerhays of Pasadena and is being produced by special arrangement with the Samuel French Publishing Co. The cast will include Mmes. Rodney Parsons, Gorden Salness, John Bovee, Ernest Rose, Wm. Shira and James Corrigan. Play director is Mrs. Joe R. Thompson, Mrs. E. O. Hutson is in charge of the dinner. Jaycettes Report Successful Dance Delores Williams, scribe for Jaycettes reports that 80 co-les attended the St. Patrick's dance at Bagnall Ranch, Placer Party-goers were members of Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycettes, and their friends. She says that the Jaycettes hold the April meeting at the house of Mrs. Charles Moon, 1152 E. ritos Ave., with Kathy Hine co-hostess. Section of U.S.C. Closed to Traffic Motorists were reminded by the Automobile Club of Southern California that the heavy traveled section of US 60 at the Badlands—lying between reno and Beaumont—is close traffic. Construction to widen this to four lanes will continue for about a year, the Club said. The signed detour follows formia 79 southeasterly to Jackrabbit Trail and then easterly back to US 60. Although the detour adds 3.2 miles to the total distance the Club's Touring Bureau planned that the 4.3-mile stretch of the Jackrabbit Trail is just wide and requires extra caution from drivers. Department of Styles Distribution Our Home in a new tale the topic of the Aname Department's March when Marion Prentiss, advisor, discussed lighting call, each member gave session of a trip to Casa Children's Home at Chino. It were most favorable one was impressed by the children and the many they are doing. Art was given on a visit by ladies at the Orange hospital. A committee like, orange juice, and cogifts and felt the project le. Reseee Anderson presided presence of chairman Mrs. ke, who was ill. She anthat an important meetbe held tonight (March 30 at the Farm Bureau throp O. Gordon will disstate Planning." A. Bircher, A. F. WieczoR. Mauerhan were apto the nominating command elections were set for meeting. Two members and guests served luncheon by the folcommittee: Mmes. H. H. A. Bircher, F. Lindseyr was provided by Mrs. of the MCP Company. Afternoon, Mrs. R. H. Proowed slides and told of a tip to Europe. To the Tucker bird sanctuModjeska canyon was planApril. OFFICERS of the new Anaheim Soroptimist club are, left to right: Beulah Hineman, recording secretary; Mildred Allen, reading secretary; Vera Auest, presi- dent; Phyllis Harrison, vice president; Florence Melixner, treasurer; Dr. Dorothy Jordt, director; Mary Renstrom, director; and (seated) Margaret Buttrree, parliamen- OFFICERS of the new Anaheim Soroptimist club are, left to right: Beulah Hineman, recording secretary; Mildred Allen, corresponding secretary; Vera Auest, presi- dent; Phyllis Harrison, vice president; Florence Meixner, treasurer; Dr. Dorothy Jordt, director; Mary Renstrom, director; and (seated) Margaret Buttrey, parliamen- tarian. CHARTER MEETING OF SOROPTIMISTS SCHEDULED APR. 2 The charter meeting of the newly organized Soroptomist club of Anaheim, April 2, will be highlighted by short talks of welcome by Mayor Charles Pearson and representatives of Anaheim service clubs, it was announced today by Vera Auest, presi- elect. The meeting, to be held in the Anaheim Elks club beginning at 7 p.m., is in charge of the Downey Soroptomist club—which is sponsoring the local group. Mrs. Auest said the charter would be presented to the local club by George Davis, Pacific Regional Governor, Santa Maria. The installing officer will be Dr. Elizabeth Wright, of Downey. Soroptomist is an international organization of women with local clubs devoted to community service. It functions similarly to the men's service clubs. Membership in the local Soroptomist club is classified among business and professional women who are owners or co-workers of businesses or who have executive positions in business and industry. Officers-elect of the Soroptomist club of Anaheim are Mrs. Auest, president; Phyllis Harrison, vice-president; Florence Meixner, treasurer; Beulah Hineman, recording secretary; Mildred Allen, corresponding secretary; Margaret Buttree, parliamentarian; Dr. Dorothy Jordt, director; and Mary Renstrom, director. Shrine Hospital to Help Anaheim Girl The Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children, Los Angeles, this week accepted an Anaheim child Letters to The Editor March 29, 1955. To the Editor: It seems to me that the size of the vote in local school elections is a measure of the community's interest in its children and youth. A vote is both a deed and a word. An Anaheim resident for more than four years, I cannot ignore the fact that the population has doubled; that many children of new homeowners are in school months before property taxes are due; and that the altered character of the town and countryside (with new emphasis on industry) has already necessitated changes in school plans and programs. I think it important that one votes on issues of the present in the coming AUHS election on April 5. So much material, written and spoken, has been made available to everyone. I think it would be difficult to have avoided education on the propositions to be considered and acted upon. My own two "yes" votes will be expressions of belief in maximum local control of schools by elected boards. I respect the requests of the present AUHS board members because I have watched them at work at least twice a month during the last year—at regular and extra meetings. I sincerely believe they do their best to recognize and discharge their grave responsibilities toward the children and the taxpayers. My vote will be one of confidence in them. JEAN S. MITCHELL (Mrs. A. P. Mitchell) 4530 W. Alberta, Anaheim Calif. Infant Recovering From Bath Scalds Two-year old Christine Sly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John LOCAL GIRL GETS HIGH HONORS Janet Fukuda, first-year dental hygiene student at the University of Southern California, has been elected president of the Associated Women Students. Miss Fukuda, 15111 E. Orang- Anaheim, will attend the International AWS convention at the University of Kansas in Lawrence April 6-10. At the conference she will represent SC and will bring new ideas to the SC group when she takes office next fall. She serving this semester as AW vice president and is a member of Amazons and Chimes. Miss Fukada is a member of Alpha KappaGamma, national dental hygiene fraternity, and a graduate of Anaheim High School. Moynier-Eickholt Wedding in Puente In a ceremony at St. Joseph Catholic church in Puente, Bard F. Elckholt, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Elckholt of Anaheim claimed a bride. She is the form Claire Moynier, daughter of L and Mrs. Andre E. Moynier-Walnut St. The Rev. Pascal Noe- officiated. The bride's sister, Jeanette, walmd of honor and bridesmaid were Miss Elizabeth Moynier at Miss Margaret Elckholt. The bridegroom was attended by Edward Stoffel of Anaheim best man. Lloyd Borroughs of Dadera and Edward Helnz of La Beach, ushered. Following a reception at the Puente Woman's clubhouse, newlyweds left on a honeymoon Palm Springs and Mexico. They are now residents of Anaheim. The new Mrs. Elckholt is graduate of Ramona convent, Shrine Hospital to Help Anaheim Girl The Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children, Los Angeles, this week accepted an Anaheim child who has had a congenital alliment of the feet since she was born 18 months ago. Darlene Headlee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Headlee, 608 W. Juliana St.; will undergo treatment designed to permit her to run and jump with other children in not too long a time. The little girl's condition was brought to the attention of Al Marcoux, Anaheim, Orange County Ambassador for the Shrine El Bekal Temple. Marcoux made the necessary arrangements for Darlene to be hospitalized at the well-known Shrine hospital devoted to correction of allments of crippled children. TOM YELLIS NEW EXALTED RULER OF ELKS CLUB Tom Yellis has been elected Exalted Ruler of the Anaheim Elks Lodge and will be installed on April 13 with the following new officers: Charles Organ, leading knight; Edward Bloxson, loyal knight; Dick Foster, lecturing knight; Warren Ashleigh, secretary; C. F. Woodbury, treasurer; and William Lake, tler. John Ardalz has been elected to a five-year term as trustee and F. B. Callen will be alternate delegate to the Grand Lodge. Infant Recovering From Bath Scalds Two-year old Christine Sly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sly of 2114 Underhill Ave., was recently badly scalded while taking a bath. She is recuperating satisfactorily in St. Joseph hospital but skin grafting may be necessary. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY Tonya Stevens celebrated her birthday recently with a party held at her home, 2096 Walker St., Cypress. Birthday cake, ice cream, games and trimmings were arranged by her parents. Guests were: Tonya, Terry, Tracey and Glenda Stevens, Patricia Tande, Francis Davis, Lenna Francis, Henrietta Van Ryte, her Aunt Ruth, Patty Taylor, Mary Louise Cole, Lorraine Menke, Saundra Cluck, Judy Holmberg, Sandra De Polter, Marthetta Blevins, Barbara Cave and Mrs. Leota Cole. Girl Scout day camps have been scheduled for La Palma, Irvine and Cypress parks for four different sessions during June and July. Descriptive folders will be mailed to all registered Brownies and intermediate Girl Scouts in Anaheim about the middle of April. Mrs. James Dilley, Day Camp chairman, KE 5-1540, is recruiting local women, married or single, in Scouting or not, to participate in enjoyable and worth-while projects at the day camp. Those interested are invited to contact Mrs. Dilley. Start Work on Enlargement of P.T. & T. Building Work has started on a $1,500 addition to the Pacific Telephone Co., building at 217 N. Lemon according to Herb Perry, mana A total of 60,000 square feet floor space is to be added three a partial two-story addition to finished this summer and a story and basement adjacent the present building to be completed early next year. Edison School to Be Enlarged at Cost of $122,400 Ten rooms and additional tary facilities are to be added Thomas Edison School, 152 Romneya Dr., at a cost of $122 according to a building permit cently issued to Anaheim's school district. John M. Dallas of Garden Grove is to be ge contractor. NOTICES Sent to Voters on Location of Polling Places Notices were received by all registered voters in the Anaheim Union High School district last week indicating the location of their polling places where they may vote for the proposed high school bonds and tax ceiling, on Tuesday, April 5. This notice also includes an explanation of the two issues upon which voters will cast their ballots. In setting up nine voting precincts within the city, the Board of Trustees of the Anaheim Union High School district feels sure that any repetition of the inconvenience caused the voters last year when they were compelled to stand in line for two hours or more, will be avoided. In addition to the nine precincts within the city, there will be a polling place in each of the elementary districts outside the city school district. Polling places and the precincts included in the area to be served by each are as follows: Precinct 1 — Thomas Edison school—including Anaheim Precinct Nos. 36, 26, and East Anaheim No. 1. Precinct 2 — Lincoln school—including Anaheim Precinct Nos. 15, 28, 31 and East Anaheim No. 2. Precinct 3 — Broadway school Nos. 18, 19, 17, 16, 32 and 13. This election, called by the Board of Trustees, was first recommended by the Citizens Advisory committee, which heads the list of those recommending the "yes" vote. This committee represents 103 organizations throughout the Anaheim Union High School District and is headed by R. V. Hathcock, chairman and Mrs. William Brooks, secretary. Joining this recommendation of the Citizens Advisory committee are 22 other organizations including the Anaheim Rotary club, Claude Owens, president; Anaheim Kiwanis club, Ray Link, president; Anaheim Altrusa club, Mrs. Margueritte Coons, president; Cypress Kiwanis club, Dale Vandiwort, president. Parent Teacher Associations throughout the district have endorsed the election, led by the Anaheim District P. T. A. Council, Mrs. Carl Hatfield, president. The business interests of the district are also strongly endorsing the program. Favorable action has been taken by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce board. Fukuda, first-year dental student at the University of Northern California, has been president of the Association of Women Students. Fukuda, 15111 E. Orange, will attend the Internationals AWS convention at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, 8-10. At the conference she represent SC and will bring ideas to the SC group when makes office next fall. She is leading this semester as AWS president and is a member of Oons and Chimes. Fukada is a member of Kappa Gamma, national hygiene fraternity, and is graduate of Anaheim High. Yynier-Eickholt Adding in Puente A ceremony at St. Joseph's public church in Puente, Berkshire F. Eickholt, son of Mr. and F. Eickholt of Anaheim, died a bride. She is the former Moynier, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Andre E. Moynier of St. The Rev. Pascal Nocero initiated. The bride’s sister, Jeanette, was a member of honor and bridesmaids Miss Elizabeth Moynier and Margaret Eickholt. The bridegroom was attended Edward Stoffel of Anaheim as man. Lloyd Borroughs of Mauldin and Edward Heinz of Long Beach, ushered. Following a reception at the La Salle Woman’s clubhouse, the keyweds left on a honeymoon in Springs and Mexico. They now residents of Anaheim. The new Mrs. Eickholt is auate of Ramona convent, Alameda. Polling places and the precincts included in the area to be served by each are as follows: Precinct 1 — Thomas Edison school—including Anaheim Precinct Nos. 36, 26, and East Anaheim No. 1. Precinct 2 — Lincoln school—including Anaheim Precinct Nos. 15, 28, 31 and East Anaheim No. 2. Precinct 3 — Broadway school Nos. 18, 19, 17, 16, 32 and 13. Precinct 4 — Benjamin Franklin school—including Anaheim Precinct Nos. 21, 22, 23, 33, 34 and 35. Precinct 5 — Horace Mann school Nos. 1, 5, 6, 7, 11, 25, 30 and Southeast Buena Park No. 4. Precinct 6 — George Washington school—including Anaheim Precinct Nos. 2, 3, 4, 12, 14 and 27. Precinct 7 — Anaheim Union High school—including Anaheim Precinct Nos. 8, 9, 10, 20, 24 and No. 29. Precinct 8 — Loara school—including West Anaheim Nos. 1 and 2. Precinct 9 — Garage, 8151 Moro Lane, Anaheim—including Orangethorpe and West Anaheim No. 3. Precinct 10 — Katella school—including Katella Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Precinct 11 — Maghalla school—including Magnolia School district. Precinct 12 — Centraillia school—including Centralia School district. Precinct 13 — Cypress school—including Cypress School district. Precinct 14 — Savanna school—including Savanna School district. Precinct 15 — Laurel school—including Los Alamitos School district. Community Support Twenty-three civic organizations have gone on record in support of the special school election. These organizations are recommending a "yes" vote on both 20-30 Anns Planning Enchalada Supper The Anaheim 20-30 Anns will meet for an enchalada supper on April 12 at the Ponteprino home, 751 N. Olive St., and at that time, plans will be made for a sewing project and bazaar. The recent cake sale at a local market by the group netted funds which will be used for philanthropic activities at Christmas time. Anaheim to Get New, Improved Bus Service Improved transportation between Los Angeles, Whittier, Santa Ana and intermediate points will be provided by Metropolitan Coach Lines on April 4 when 28 new 48-passenger "air suspension" motor coaches replace the older equipment on the Whitttier Blvd. Local Line 58W and the Los Angeles—Santa Ana Line 588. Representing an investment of $646,800, or $23,100 per vehicle, the new coaches will replace gasoline-powered buses now operating to Whittttier, Downey, Norwalk, Buena Park, La Habra, Brea, Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange and Santa Ana. Fourteen coaches will be assigned to each of the two lines. According to Metro president Jesse L. Haugh, unsurpassed beauty, safety and riding comfort will be found in the new coaches. "Instead of metal springs, each is equipped with 'air suspension' consisting of eight flexible belows of air mounted over the front and rear axles to absorb shock and road vibration," he concluded. Of People... Of People ... and things By JOAN S. WHITE Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Jackson, 408 W. Ball Rd., welcomed an 8 lb. 8½ oz. baby girl in Santa Ana Community hospital on March 11. March 22 was the birth date of a 7 lb. 2 oz. baby girl born in Orange County hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baldwin, 11951 Santa Rosalina St. Lizzie Knight has been elected treasurer of the Lois Rebekah lodge to fill the vacancy made by the death of Hannah Horwitz. Thirty-five-year pins have been presented to Edna Brambley and Margaret Myers. James Fabian of 247 Date St. is passing the cigars. His wife presented him with a 7 lb. baby boy in St. Joseph hospital on March 24th. William Brooks, Western Junior High school student, was high scorer in the school's magazine drive which netted $3,200. In recognition of his efforts he was named principal for a day and treated to a steak dinner at Knott's Berry Farm. Proceeds of the subscription sales campaign will be used to purchase a public address system to be used during assemblies and recreational activities at the school. The fourth annual P-TA-sponsored mother and daughter banquet will be held in the Savanna school cafeteria Wednesday, April 6th. The spring season is bringing a new crop of babies to Anaheim. Among them are the son recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dix, 207 Evergreen St., and daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. William Alderson, 8831 Kathryn Dr., Mr. and Mrs. Donald Richardson, 610 Boxwood St., Mr. and Mrs. Barry Shaner, 8200 Starr St., and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bauer, 124 Evergreen street. At a surprise layette shower when 100 guests enjoyed a buffet supper and an evening of dancing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Solis, 7082 E. Thornton St., Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Solis, Jr., were guests of honor. Miss Olga assisted her parents as hostess. Others assisting with hostess duties were Mrs. Peter Barron of Fulerton, Mrs. Cruz Maria of Anaheim, and Mrs. Neal Collins of Orange.