anaheim-gazette 1955-07-28

DISNEYLAND HAS been subjected to a "bad press" by some of the Los Angeles dailies, but it really isn't such a terrible place to go for entertainment. Disney, after reading some of the uncomplimentary reviews of the grand opening probably cried his eyes out as he watched the turnstiles clicking. One L.A. columnist wrote a blurb to the effect that it would cost $30.00 to see the whole thing, and since then I have heard people say: "I wouldn't think of going out there if it's going to cost me thirty dollars." Fact of the matter is, you can visit the place for $1.25, and have an enjoyable time. The admission fee is $1, and it costs 25 cents to park. There's plenty to see even if you don't spend money on the rides and concessions. A fellow could throw away $30 down at the Kit Kat, or at Newport Beach in one evening. So it is unfair to say that a trip to Disneyland will cost such an outrageous amount. Through the good graces of a friend who helped with the construction of the place, we were provided passes which admitted Burkett Named State Bank Head William A. Burkett, Director of the Department of Employment, today made the following comment on his appointment by Governor Goodwin J. Knight as state superintendent of banks: "I am happy to accept the appointment, for I consider it an honor and privilege to serve as part of Governor Knight's administration. He is an outstanding governor and I look forward with pleasure to serving him in my new position. "During the past 20 months we have laid the foundation for good administration in the Department of Employment. As a result of human and just administration of the unemployment insurance laws, the building of the employment service, liberalization of the program and fraud prevention, there is reason to believe fraud may become less of a problem in the future. This is particularly true in view of the tightening of the unemployment insurance laws during the recently concluded session of the legislature. "In assuming my new duties I should like to state that I have long been familiar with the excellent work of Maurice C. Sparling, the superintendent of banks, in a division of state government well known for its efficiency and for the fine service it renders to the people of the state. "I wish again to express appreciation to all who have cooperated with us during the past 20 months" Business Activity At New High In Co. California Business activity in the Southern half of California was at a higher level during the first half of 1955 than during any previous 6-month period in the history of the area, James F. 'McWaters,' manager of Security-First National Bank's Anaheim branch said this week. Quoting from the bank's monthly summary of business conditions for June the local banker said this was true in terms of total volume of business, and also in terms of per capita volume. With the population in this area expanding nearly 4 per cent a year, business must show a similar expansion to remain unchanged on a per capita basis, the monthly summary noted. The bank's business index averaged 12.9 per cent higher during the first half of this year than during the corresponding period last year, and 10.7 per cent above the first half of 1953. Adjusting for population growth—and hence putting activity on per capita basis—the gain was 8.9 per cent as compared with the first half of 1954, and 2.6 per cent as compared with the first half of 1953 (the previous record). June Active Month During June business activity in Southern California advanced a new high for the eighth consecutive month. fee is $1, and it costs 25 cents to park. There's plenty to see even if you don't spend money on the rides and concessions. A fellow could throw away $30 down at the Kit Kat, or at Newport Beach in one evening. So it is unfair to say that a trip to Disneyland will cost such an outrageous amount. Through the good graces of a friend who helped with the construction of the place, we were provided passes which admitted us to the park and to all rides and amusements. We took the entire tour at the expense of only 25 cents for parking. I'll confess that I went out there expecting to see something on the order of Long Beach's garish Plike. But once inside the place, my mind was changed. Nowhere do you get the impression that here is just another carnival or amusement park. This one is built to stay. It amazes one to see how what was once a table-flat orange grove has been transformed. There are hills and valleys, a couple of rivers, and if you take a ride on the stage, you will go through an exact replica of a desert. The stage even fords a running stream: Where all the water comes from I don't know. Two prime attractions, of course, are the train and a replica of an old-fashioned Mississippi stern-wheel steamboat. Both are built on a 5/8 scale, but there is ample room for all. This steamboat, by some strange quirk of Mr. Disney's fancy named "Mark Twain", is actually propelled by steam, but it runs on a submerged track. However, the illusion of actual river travel is well-nigh perfect. Another attraction is a ride on the African Queen through an improvised jungle. These boats are modeled after the one Humphrey Bogart and Kathryn Hepburn lived on in C. S. Forester's classic movie, and here again Disney's magic touch is seen. The calls of jungle birds are heard by recording as the boat threads its way up the jungle river, which has been purposely colored by large deposits of clay. Although the helmsmen put on a convincing act of steering these boats, they, too, are guided around the bends on tracks under the water. However, you'd never know it unless some- Kirkwood Tells State's Condition California's general fund wound up the 1954-55 fiscal year on June 30 with a balance of $70,429,803, Robert C. Kirkwood, state controller, announced this week. Kirkwood said this amount, however, does not constitute a surplus of state funds, due to encumbrances made but not paid during the year, and because of accrued revenues not yet deposited in the State treasury. The month-end statement for June and the preliminary annual report of the state controller, give the financial pattern the State has followed for the fiscal year period, Kirkwood said. The amount in the treasury at the end of the year compared with $90,069,552 on May 31, 1955. The general fund in the treasury at the end of the year represented a decrease of $19,639,749 under May, 1955, of which $51,594,719 represents the excess of cost of government over revenue. The annual Odd Fellows picnic will be held in Anaheim park on Sunday, Aug. 7. Parakeets are actually parrots. Adjusting for population growth—and hence putting activity on per capita basis—the gain was 8.9 per cent as compared with the first half of 1954, and 2.6 per cent as compared with the first half of 1953 (the previous record). June Active Month During June business activity in Southern California advanced a new high for the eighth consecutive month, the local banker said. Nine of the individual components of the index increased last month and five declined. This was more of a mixed pattern than he had evident for some time. Although the general business curve has continued upward, the rate of ascent has slowed in recent months, the bank researcher reported. For instance, in March, the business index increased 2.6 per cent in April the gain was 2.3 per cent in May 1.2 per cent and in July 9/10 of one per cent. Some Unemployment Unemployment in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, after clining steadily during the first five months of 1955, increased moderately in June; the monthly summary said. Total civilian employment in Los Angeles area continued to dreease last month. June was fifth consecutive month of expansion, and the second consecutive month to set a new record for total number gainfully employed in the area. Employment in manufacture has been expanding without rupture in the Los Angeles metropolitan area for the past months, according to the bank search department. Department store sales in declined moderately in Los Angeles area but remained one-cent above a year ago. Building activity in the southern half of California declined moderately in June, after expiring sharply and consistently in February. However, June's evaluation of $174,047,000 was 8 per cent above June 1954. lived on in C. S. Forester's classic movie, and here again Disney's magic touch is seen. The calls of jungle birds are heard by recording as the boat threads its way up the jungle river, which has been purposely colored by large deposits of clay. Although the helmsmen put on a convincing act of steering these boats, they, too, are guided around the bends on tracks under the water. However, you'd never know it unless someone told you. The amount of vegetation that has been transplanted out there is indescribable, and those who worked on the project say trees, shrubs and vines cost nearly two million dollars. To lend realism to his jungle, Disney even had thousands of weeds planted along the banks of the river. They also sell hamburgers. NEW PRINCIPAL Melvin Miller, 32, of Ontario, has been appointed principal of Magnolia School No. 2 to replace Mrs. Clee Newsom who has retired. Registration at the school will be held Sept. 1. BIRTHS RECORDED Birth records of local hospitals reveal that the following Anaheim families have welcomed baby girls: Mr. and Mrs. Jerome J. Schinhofen of 618 S. Resh St.; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Loudon of 742 N. Janss St., and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Marten of 9661 Ball Rd. Recently welcoming baby boys were Mr. and Mrs. Gene R. Nevins of 810 E. Alberta St.; Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Burgess of 124 S. Cherry St.; and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilson of 1151 Hazelwood St. The history of dancing dates back to ancient Egypt. ALTHOUGH A LOT of Anaheimers have decided to wait a month or so to see Disneyland, the amusement area is enjoying huge crowds from other parts of the county and state. This picture gives a view of the plaza 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1970 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY VOLUME LXXXIII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, Edward A. Zeus, 78, Former Gazette Employee, Passes Masonic services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Swan's Mortuary, Colorado Springs, Colo., for EdwardA. Zeus, 78, former employee of the Anaheim Gazette who passed away at the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, July 22. He was foreman of the Gazette composing room at the turn of the century, having received his apprenticeship here. At the time of death his home address was 800 Contra Costa Ave., Berkeley. Born in Grand Island, Nebr., he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Olga Beebe and Mrs. Lilly M. Whitaker, and two brothers, Carl H. and Otto L. Zeus, all residents of Berkeley. Mr. Zeus, a member of Thomas Oaks Lodge 478, F. & A.M., was a member of the firm of Lederer, Street and Zeus, Printers, of Berkeley, for many years. He was a member of the International Typographical Union for Here are typical products which are outstanding proof of the power of two of California's natural resources, "Sunshine Water" theme of this year's California State June Active Month Long June business activity in California advanced to high for the eighth consecutive month, the local banker said. The individual composition of the index increased last fall and five declined. This was of a mixed pattern than has evident for some time. Although the general business has continued upward, the ascent has slowed in recent months, the bank researchers noted. Instance, in March, the business index increased 2.6 per cent, until the gain was 2.3 per cent, by 1.2 per cent and in June of one per cent. Some Unemployment Employment in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, after dealing steadily during the first months of 1955, increased drastically in June, the monthly salary. Total civilian employment in the Angeles area continued to increase last month. June was the consecutive month of expansion and the second consecutive month to set a new record for the number gainfully employed in the area. Employment in manufacturing been expanding without interruption in the Los Angeles metro area for the past five months, according to the bank research department. Department store sales in June climbed moderately in the Los Angeles area but remained one per above a year ago. Building activity in the south half of California declined iteratively in June, after expansively and consistently since January. However, June's total utilization of $174,047,000 was still per cent above June 1954. $200,000 Church Site Approved On South Street - The Orange County Planning Commission has approved a permit for a new Mormon church to be erected on a four and a half acre site on South St., 300 feet east of Placentia Ave. The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will build a $200,000 church and recreation hall on the site. A part of the property was purchased by the Mother Church and the rest by the local congregation. Assistance League Carriage Club to Enjoy Outing The first outing of the newly formed Carriage club of the Anaheim Assistance League will take place on Aug. 4. At that time, members and their husbands (which will make a party of 80) will leave by bus in the late afternoon to have dinner at the Brown Derby in Los Angeles. They will then attend the Hollywood Bowl were Andre Kostelanetz will be featured conductor. The affair is the first of a series of four to be arranged as a ways and means project for the club's philanthropies. Among those in charge of arrangements are Mrs. Victor Loly, Mrs. Wm. Le Vecke, Mrs. J. Schumacher, Mrs. P. E. Fluor, Mrs. Charles Pearson and Mrs. John Larson. Martha Dickenson Plans Celebration Of 90th Birthday Mrs. Martha E. Dickenson, 515 S. Ohio St., will celebrate her 90th birthday on Aug. 10. The non-generarian will be feted on Sunday, Aug. 7 at La Palma park by 100 members of the Dickinson clan when a huge birthday cake will highlight the picnic meal. Mrs. Dickenson, widow of the late William Dickenson, has made her home in Anaheim for 53 years. Six of her ten children are living and she has 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. The former family homesite, a 20 acre citrus ranch west of town, has recently been sold to the Magnolia School district for school grounds. Mrs. Dickenson was born in Iowa on Aug. 10, 1865 and credits hard work and the pursuit of her hobby of knitting for relaxation for her long life and good health. Annual Elks Club Picnic on Aug. 3 Dr. Edward Bloxon is making arrangements for the annual Elks Club picnic for members and their families to be held at La Palma Park on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and a program of entertainment will be enjoyed in the stadium following the meal. ANAHEIM RESIDENTS ENROLLED AT SUMMER TERM Fourteen residents of Anaheim are among the 561 students enrolled in the first term of the Whitier college Summer Session. Lutheran Lay Cornerstone for New Building The cornerstone of the new $125,000 parish hall of Zion Lutheran church was laid on Sunday with appropriate ceremony. The Rev. E. H. Flug and T. G. Gohl conducted the rites and the B John Schumacher of Buena Pe was speaker. The building which will serve as a Sunday School plant recreation center will be completed in the fall. Annual Doll Show Set for Aug. 1st The annual doll show sponsored by the Anaheim Parks and Creation Department will be held on Monday, Aug. 1, at the O mist clubhouse, 113 W. Charl St. Shirley Schmitz, recreation lover, has set registration between the hours of 9 and 12 a.m., jugging 12-1 p.m. and public exhibit from 2 to 3 in the afternoon. All children living in the Anaheim area are invited to participate in four separate divisions and a fifth division is being served for adult competition. The Anaheim Doll club has fered a beautifully dressed doll the sweepstake prize and other wards will be made in all divisions. Judges will be Mrs. F Leonard, Mrs. Jake Dutzi and John Bovee. half of California declined liberately in June, after expand- sharply and consistently since January. However, June's totaluation of $174,047,000 was still per cent above June 1954. Latter Day Saints will build a $200,000 church and recreation hall on the site. A part of the property was purchased by the Mother Church and the rest by the local congregation. ANAHEIM RESIDENTS ENROLLED AT SUMMER TERM Fourteen residents of Anaheim are among the 561 students enrolled in the first term of the Whittier college Summer Session. Anaheim residents enrolled for the first term are: Placida A. Bagdon, 501 E. Chartres; Zena M. Bloomfield, 626 S. Helena; Eileen D. Bruhuns, 531 W. Victor; Avon B. Carlson, 614 S. Citron; Mary M. Cone, 548 S. West. Mrs. Anna C. Engebretson, 306 N. Poplar; Mary C. Flynn, 9891 S. Los Angeles St.; Mrs. Ruth M. Hart, 1431 Damon St.; Mrs. Lorene H. Hombs, 9801 Oma Pl.; Sarah F. Hull, 200 W. Ball Rd.; Mrs. Marie G. Morford, 1001 W. Broadway; Roger H. McKitrick, 10162 Hickory; Edward V. Rickel, 407 N. Rich; and Weston M. Warwick, 10732 E. Cerritos. Marriage Licenses have been issued to Gerald Wade Shipkey of 506 N. East St. and Claire Ann Boraccini of Los Angeles; Mary Louise Telles of 1081 Harcourt St. and Richard A. Bill of Stanton; Carol Joan Hochull of 5111 E. Broadway and Howard D. Stanfield of Indio; and Evelyn M. Fahnstock of 1302 Hickory St. and Gary E. Trees of Compton. Photography was invented by Louis Daguerre, of France, in 1839. The area of Australia, mainland only, is 2,946,366 square miles. The height of Niagara Falls, American side, is 167-169 feet. All children living in the Anaheim area are invited to parate in four separate divisions and a fifth division being served for adult competition. The Anaheim Doll club has fered a beautifully dressed doe the sweepstake prize and other wards will be made in all directions. Judges will be Mrs. F Leonard, Mrs. Jake Dutzi and John Bovee. OPEN HOUSE FOR 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Jack Suiter open house at their home at N. Rose St. to honor his parate on their fortieth wedding day versary. The honorees, Mr. Mrs. William K. Suiter of Gar Grove, received best wishes of 85 friends and relatives during afternoon. Assisting the were Mr. and Mrs. William Suiter, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs than McCrae of Monrovia. Donna May Gen Trip to Rome Dona May, Anaheim Girl S will go to a Promise and Law ference in Rome in August three other American girls travel expenses will be paid the Young Ladies Institute sponsored a fund-raising dame the Sunny Hills Recreation Center Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dallas Bellview Pl., take pride nouncing the birth of an 8 oz baby boy in St Joseph al on July 19. Gold is mined in Alaska the Yukon river and at No CALIFORNIA STATE ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1955. NO.28 G.M. Sales Hit New High in July Retail sales of new General Motors passenger cars in the United States during the first 10 days of July reached an all-time high for that period, President Harlow H. Curtice announced today. New car sales by General Motors dealers during those 10 days totaled 80,012, higher than in any previous July 1-10 period and 125 per cent of the figure for the corresponding period last year. Used car sales by GM dealers during the same period totaled 99,934, or 108.3 percent of the figure for the corresponding 10 days last year. Sales during the first 10 days of July brought the 1955 GM totals through July 10 to 2,026,806 for new cars and 2,610,921 for used cars, Mr. Curtice said. Both of these figures represent all-time highs for the period. Every GM passenger car division—Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac—had record sales for both new and used cars during the period January 1 through July 10. Orange Cakes to Be Feature at Fair This Year The first Valencia Cake Regatta will be held at the Orange County Fair Grounds on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11 and 12. Local homemakers are invited to enter competition without registration blank or entry fee. Each contestant is asked to bring an orange cake or an orange coffee cake to the Fair Grounds by 10 a.m. on August 11. Entries will be judged on the basis of appearance, texture and flavor. Prizes range from an automatic "C.P." gas range to a box of oranges with each contestant to receive a hand orange reamer. The regatta is being sponsored by Orange County Valencia and Sunkist Growers and the Southern Counties Gas Company. 100 Youths Back From "Y" Camp A happy, well-tanned group of boys returned to Anaheim about Red Cross Chapter Given Report on National Meeting Miss Frieda Janss who recently returned from the National Red Cross convention at Atlantic City, N. J., presided at the monthly meeting of the Anaheim Red Cross chapter and described events at the convention. O. L. Chandler, fund drive chairman, reported that the quota of $13,956 had not yet been reached. He urged those who have not yet sent in their donations to please do so. Announcement was made of the successful completion of a course of training at the National Aquatic school at Camp Tulequola by the chapter's candidates, Tommy Schmidt and Ricci Chilson who now have certificates to teach swimming and other water safety subjects. Under home service, Mrs. Arthur Roquet reported that 10 home service cases were given aid of various kinds with 30 items of information and limited service. The families of one serviceman, three veterans and one civilian received financial aid. This unit also joined forces with the Anaheim Assistance League and the Catholic Welfare to rehabilitate a family who lost everything in a fire in the Stanton area. Mrs. Robert P. Clark, production chairman, reported that her department is at work on 20 layettes for the Naval hospital at Camp Pendleton. Jean Esther Modell Weds Bob Willamson Jean Esther Modell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mokell, 18342 Santa Ana Canyon Rd. became the sales during the first 10 days of July brought the 1955 GM totals through July 10 to 2,026,806 for new cars and 2,610,921 for used cars, Mr. Curtice said. Both of these figures represent all-time highs for the period. Every GM passenger car division—Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac—had record sales for both new and used cars during the period January 1 through July 10. 100 Youths Back From "Y" Camp A happy, well-tanned group of boys returned to Anaheim about five o'clock on Tuesday night from a camping session at YMCA Camp Osceola. According to John Bertel, camp director, the group numbered 100, the largest number ever to attend the camp at one time. Dwile Heggem was associate camp director and Rev. Roland Anderson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church was chaplain. Counsellors and assistant leaders were Russell Hess, Donald Wilson, William Klapper, Luis Sandoval, Don Kohlenberger, Walter Niewhner, Wendell Taylor, Kenneth Coltrun, David Bultena, James Brown, Joel Martin, Bernard Sloop, Brad Fry and Kent Russell. Pirate Queen is Chosen for Fair Lovely Yvonne Shubert of Santa Ana will reign as pirate queen of the 65th Anniversary Orange County Fair, Aug. 9-14, following the annual contest held at the fairgrounds. Chosen from a baker's dozen beautiful girls representing communities throughout Orange County, she was presented with her court of 12 princesses before the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county. Miss Shubert received a mounted electric clock and trophy from President Frank V. Crane of the Fair Board, as well as a huge sheaf of rosebuds. W. F. Croddy, vice president of the Fair Board, presented the 12 princesses with silver charms. Special music from the Pirate Pageant, "Bouchard Returns", was given by Marian Caracausa of Anaheim and Jim Hollenbeck of Garden Grove, accompanied by Vina Mae Harmer, with Gordon R. Wheatley Jr. as master of ceremonies. Principal speaker of the Associated Chambers meeting was George Wilson, president of the in the Stanton area. Mrs. Robert P. Clark, production chairman, reported that her department is at work on 20 layettes for the Naval hospital at Camp Pendleton. Jean Esther Modell Weds Bob Willamson Jean Esther Modell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Módeli, 18342 Santa Ana Canyon Rd. became the bride of Robert W. Williamson of Orange in the First Presbyterian church of Orange. Dr. Robert Burns McAulay officiated. They are honeymooning at Lake Arrowhead and upon their return will reside in Fullerton. Jean is a graduate of Orange High School, Fullerton Junior college and Long Beach State college. Robert, son of Mrs. Addie Williamson of Orange is a graduate of Orange High school and Woodbury college, Los Angeles. He is associated with the General Petroleum Corp. Pvt. Robert Gregg Heads For Europe Pvt. Robert B. Gregg, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Gregg, 1714 E. Santa Ana St., Anaheim, recently left Fort Riley, Kan., for Europe as part of Operation Gyroscope, the Army's new unit rotation plan. Private Gregg's unit, the 10th Infantry Division, was the first division to move under the Gyroscope plan. It will replace the 1st Infantry Division which will return to the U.S. A 1954 graduate of Valencia High School in Placentia, he entered the Army last January. An eight pound boy was born on July 19 in Orange County hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Granados of 7692 Orange St. Special music from the Pirate Pageant, "Bouchard Returns", was given by Marian Caracausa of Anaheim and Jim Hollenbeck of Garden Grove, accompanied by Vina Mae Harmer, with Gordon R. Wheatley Jr. as master of ceremonies. Principal speaker of the Associated Chambers meeting was George Wilson, president of the California State Farm Bureau Federation. In addition to presiding over all official functions of the 1955 Fair, Queen Yvonne has been designated as Miss Orange County to compete in the Maid of California contest at Sacramento on Aug. 28. Football Stadium At Local Park To Seat 5000 A new football stadium with a seating capacity of 5000 at La Palma Park is now in the planning stage according to City Administrator Keith Murdoch. The east fence in the right corner of the ball park will be moved to within 80 feet of Lemon St., the old softball diamond will be turfed, a press box will be constructed and the whole area re-lighted. The over-all cost of the program has been budgeted from the city general funds. CHURCH PICNIC SET The first all-church picnic for the White Temple Methodist church family will be held in La Palma Park on Monday evening, Aug. 1. Contests for children are scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Following supper an adult baseball game will be enjoyed.