anaheim-gazette 1955-08-18

BLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) By WALDO HUNTER, P.S.B. JACKSON, CALIF., Aug. 15—Here we are in the heart of the Mother Lode country, and nary a nugget in sight. The area seems to be pretty well picked over. I asked one merchant where all the gold was, and he pointed across the street at a tourist. We had planned to sojourn in the Redwood area, up on 101, but those snorting, careening, rumbling, blaring lumber trucks drove us out after two nights. It seems that there are three times more lumber trucks running now than there were two years ago when we visited the Redwoods. The lumber industry up north seems to be able to write its own ticket. Too bad something can't be done to make them put mufflers on those deelsel trucks. Roaring past our camp up on the Eel river, they sounded like transport planes taking off. They are on the road by the thousands. Stacked high with cut lumber, or rigged with three or four massive redwood logs, they hog the roads and ride rough-shod over the hapless motorist. I counted three housing tracts going past our camp site in one hour. Oscar Renner, Pioneer Merchant Of This City, Passes On Tuesday Oscar Renner, a resident of Anaheim for the past 67 years and a pioneer merchant, one of the original founders of the SQR Store, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the home of his son, Russell R. Renner at 729 N. Clementine Street. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., he was 77 years of age. Coming to this city as a small boy, he was first associated with the Sam Federman Store. A little more than 51 years ago, he with August Schumacher and Wesley P. Quarton founded the SQR Store, the firm getting its name from the first letters of each owner's surname. He was active in civic affairs and was one of the early day members of the First Presbyterian church and remained an active member until his recent retirement due to illness. He was the local director of the Salvation Army work here for many years, in charge of the fund drive. A member of the Anaheim Rotary club, Mr. Renner had one of the longest perfect attendance records until his recent illness. He also was a member of the Woodmen of the World, fraternal organization. Surviving is his son, Russell R. of this city, and three grandsons Richard, Randy and Oscar Renner. Organist Joins Whittier Faculty Robert Pritchard; organist at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, has been appointed instructor in organ at Whittier Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Backs, Camp bell and Kaulbars mortuary this afternoon, Thursday, at 2 o'clock the Rev. Roland Anderson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. ONCAR RENNER Organist Joins Whittier Faculty Robert Pritchard, organist at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, has been appointed instructor in organ at Whittier College. He will join the faculty in September, according to Dr. Paul S. Smith, president of the college. A graduate of the University of Southern California where he is currently engaged in postgraduate research, Pritchard has studied organ with Clarence Made, piano with John Crown and both piano and harpsichord with Dr. Alice Ehlers of S.C. His many concert appearances include performances in the S.C. Baroque Festival, the Bach Festivals of Whittier College, the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles and Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles, and ensemble presentations of the Los Angeles County Museum, the Music Guild Series and the Ojai Festivals. He has had nine years of private teaching experience. To Organize New Aux. Association Mrs. Claude Owens of Anaheim is taking reservations at KE 5-6715 for a luncheon meeting of the wives of members of the Orange County Bar Association. It is to be held at the Greenbrier restaurant, Garden Grove, at 12:30 p.m., on Aug. 25 for the purpose of forming an auxiliary to the association. Mrs. J. C. Glithero of the San Diego Bar auxiliary and member of the state board of Lawyers' Wives of California will address the group and explain purposes of the local and state organizations. At this first organization by-law will be adopted and officers elected. Connecticut is one of our greatest manufacturing states. Of People DEER SEASON opened the first Sunday we were up in these parts. On the first day, one hunter was shot through the heart and killed, and five others were critically wounded. One farmer complained that his house had been hit by something like 25 bullets. There were rumors that several deer were also hit. But all deer hunters are not pests. One of them killed seven rattlesnakes near our camp night before last. Well, I must get back to camp and drag the kid out of the Moke-lumne river. P. S. to the boss; Wire me an extra $100, and I won't bother you for another week. Lucille Van Zee Installed President Lucille VanZee has been installed in the presidency of the Anaheim Eulalia Toastmistress club. She will be assisted in the new year by Nellie Weaver, vice-president; Frances Snell, treasurer; Winifred Graham, secretary; Maxine Sexton, club representative. The officers were installed by Helen Gallagher of the Philomela Toastmistress club at a dinner meeting in the Cirque restaurant. Speakers were Phyllis Harrison, Robert Brewer, and Jean Thompson, each representing a neighboring club. Welcoming new babies during the first days of August were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Porter of 1122 Louise Dr.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stelechen of 556 S. Clementine St., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Koser of 1602 Arbutus Ave. Girls were born to the first two families and a boy to the latter. A new way to avoid traffic on Manchester and Firestone Blvd.s for Anaheim commuters has been offered by Los Angeles Airways. A passenger-carrying helicopter service has been initiated. It offers daily flights from Anaheim Municipal Heliport at Disneyland to Inglewood airport and so ties the city in with the major airways of the world, according to the Chamber of Commerce. The Rev. and Mrs. Frank E. Butterworth who will leave White Temple Methodist church for a new pastorate at Honolulu, Hawaii, in September will be honored at a reception Thursday evening (Aug. 18) in the church Fellowship Hall. The official board and the Woman's Society of Christian Service invite all friends and members of White Temple to attend the 7:30 affair. The Butterworths have served the local church for the past six years. On Saturday, Aug. 13, William Gathas, son of Mrs. Ina Gathas, Anaheim, claimed Joyce Serre Ford as his bride. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keil Ford of Long Beach. The wedding took place in the Immanuel Presbyterian church in Long Beach and a reception followed in church parlors. Phil W. Wright, son of Mr. Lucille W. Wright of 304 W. Hamshire Ave., and a pre-junior at Cicdental college, has been awarded a $600 scholarship offered by the Crown Zellerbach Foundation to which $400 more has been contributed from the general funds the college. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Dowllen 11371 Fancy Court, are receive congratulations upon the birth of a baby girl. The infant was born on August 12, and checked into Joseph hospital at 7 lbs. 3 oz. Missouri State Society of L.A Beach, will hold its annual summer picnic, Sunday, Aug. 28, Bixby Park, at 1:00 p.m. All mer Missourians, their friend and general public invited. Jan R. Seaton is the program chairman; Daisy Hihn, secretary. Testing Dates At Fullerton J. C. Students who are planning to attend Fullerton Junior College this September and have not taken the English and psychological aptitude tests today were reminded to report Saturday, Aug. 20 or 27, to Room 121 of the College Administration building on East Chapman. The two tests take approximately three hours to complete and will start promptly at 8:30 a.m., according to Ralph Snyder, dean of admissions and records at FJC. Required of all regular Orange county junior college students, these tests should be taken on one of the above dates, if they have not been taken previously, so results will be helpful to students and counselors during the counseling and registration period, Aug. 23 to Sept. 9. It will not be necessary to have an appointment to take the tests and any students interested may report to Room 121 at 8:30 a.m. All students who have made application to attend Fullerton Junior College this fall are being $4 Million In Building Permits Issued for Aug. Almost $4 million in building permits were issued by the building inspector's office during the first 15 days of August. The 29 permits represented a total of $3,933,250 in new construction for the city of Anaheim. The La Palma Cattle Co. hit the jackpot with a block of permits for $1,889,500 of new home construction. Frematic Homes Inc., will build the 155 units, to consist of dwellings and garages on La Palma Ave., and Brookhurst St. The homes are priced at $12,500 each. The Nutwood Ball Co., will build 73 homes on Nutwood and Orange Sts., valued at $748,500. George Holstein of Costa Mesa will build the units designed to sell for $10,500 each. New Development John W. Brooks, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brooks of 9342 Hillview rd., Anaheim, operates a signal light aboard the battleship USS Wisconsin. More than 1700 Naval ROTC midshipmen left Norfolk, Va., July 11, aboard 14 ships of the Atlantic Fleet for a two-month cruise. They are undergoing practical training in shipboard life and Until his recent illness, he was a member of the Woodford World fraternal orphanage. Living is his son, Russell R., city, and three grandsons, Randy and Oscar Renner. Special services will be held in the chapel of Backs, Campbell's Kaulbars mortuary this month. Thursday, at 2 o'clock, at Roland Anderson, pastor First Presbyterian church city, officiating. Event will be in the family Anaheim cemetery. Fashion Show Saturday and Sunday An Orange County Dahlia Society stages its annual Dahlias Saturday and Sunday in Ana YMCA, Sycamore and Sts., it is a certainty that displayed will be those in every county community on the beaches to the foot-on Saturday's show the will open at 2 p.m., and on day at 10 a.m., closing both at 9 m. Admission charge is made. Enrollment of the brilliance and of the coming display is by seeing the dahlias now being in gardens of the counsellor having one or dozens of dogs are invited to enter them. Day at 11 a.m., is the dead-set for entries. Many parts of Southern California expected to attend Mrs. L.A. Brennan, 905 Palm St., Huntington is show manager. O.D. Allen, Westminster is president. THY MORRISON TED PRESIDENT Bethy Morrison was electedent of the Alpha Iota busipority, Theta Nu chapter, met at Criss College on any night. Retiring president, Russell, presided and plans made for a combined social and installation ceremony the Long Beach chapter on 13. Paula Lande and Bobby Downs were hostesses. Fashion Show For Marywood Aux. Knott's Garden Room was the setting for a delicious steak lunchon a recent afternoon. Mrs. Ursula Jamison, president of Marywood Auxiliary was hostess. An informal meeting at which time plans were completed for the Auxiliary's fall fashion preview, proceeds to go toward worthy projects at the school. Saturday, September 10, will be the day and the Garden Room at Knott's Berry Farm the locale, dessert to be served at 1:30 P.M. Fashions will be shown through courttsy of S.Q.R. store under the talented direction of Charisie Evans. Guests enjoying Mrs. Jamison's hospitality included, Mesdames: Don May, Bernard Flynn, Clarence Opsahl, Henry Gillispie, Arthur Bradley, Edwin Wingate, Perry Formolo, Peter Schmitz, Ray Ortez and Edmund Cain. Any student who would like to attend Fullerton JC this fall, but who has not yet made application, should do so as soon as possible. Application blanks are available in the college office or will be sent by mail to those who find it inconvenient to apply in person. At the time of application, students should also make arrangements with the high school from which they graduated to have a transcript of their grades sent to the college office. After applications are received students will be notified by mail when to report for their counseling and registration appointment. Additional information may be obtained by calling the college office, LAmbert 5-2837. Fashion Show For Marywood Aux. Knott's Garden Room was the setting for a delicious steak lunchon a recent afternoon. Mrs. Ursula Jamison, president of Marywood Auxiliary was hostess. An informal meeting at which time plans were completed for the Auxiliary's fall fashion preview, proceeds to go toward worthy projects at the school. Saturday, September 10, will be the day and the Garden Room at Knott's Berry Farm the locale, dessert to be served at 1:30 P.M. Fashions will be shown through courttsy of S.Q.R. store under the talented direction of Charisie Evans. Guests enjoying Mrs. Jamison's hospitality included, Mesdames: Don May, Bernard Flynn, Clarence Opsahl, Henry Gillispie, Arthur Bradley, Edwin Wingate, Perry Formolo, Peter Schmitz, Ray Ortez and Edmund Cain. John W. Brooks, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brooks of 9342 Hillview rd., Anaheim, operates a signal light aboard the battleship USS Wisconsin. More than 1700 Naval ROTC midshipmen left Norfolk, Va., July 11, aboard 14 ships of the Atlantic Fleet for a two-month cruise. They are undergoing practical training in shipboard life and duties. While in Europe the training squadron has scheduled stops at Edinburgh, Scotland; Copenhagen Denmark; Oslo and Bergen, Norway; and Stockholm, Sweden. Gunnery practice at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will climax the cruise before the midshipmen disembark at Norfolk, Sept. 2. Military Spending High In Southland Uncle Sam's Army, Navy and Airforce will put $108,600,000 circulation in California through various types of construction projects in the coming 12 months. This was reported today to Senator Thomas H. Kuchel by C.Wilson, Secretary of Defense. The amount is in the annual "military construction appropriation bill" for new warehouses, strips, shipyard facilities, housing for enlisted personnel and other structures. It will be a "considerable factor in California's economy" not only because the amount of money involved is substantial but also because it is "fairly well distributed throughout the State," Kuchel said. Growers Plan Citrus Conference "Progress—A Product of Research" will be the theme of the Citrus Conference for growers in Beale Sept. 16, at the Los Angeles County Fair at Pomona. Panel of citriculture and marketing specialists will discuss the results of their work on variegated problems confronting the industry. Max Bookman, principal hydraulic engineer for California, and well-known authority on water conditions, will highlight the pr... and things Saturday, Aug. 13, William Bryan, son of Mrs. Ina Gathas of Oceans, claimed Joyce Serena was his bride. She is the mother of Mr. and Mrs. Keith of Long Beach. The wedding place in the Immanuel Pression church in Long Beach, reception followed in the hall parlors. M. W. Wright, son of Mrs. W. Wright of 304 W. HampAve., and a pre-junior at Occal college, has been awarded $600 scholarship offered by Brown Zellerbach Foundation which $400 more has been conduced from the general funds of college. M. and Mrs. John R. Dowling, Fancy Court, are receiving instruments upon the birth of boy girl. The infant was born August 12, and checked into St. Hospital at 7 lbs. 3 oz. Missouri State Society of Long River, will hold its annual sumpension, Sunday, Aug. 28, at Park, at 1:00 p.m. All forMissourians, their friends general public invited. James Seaton is the program chairDaisy Hiln, secretary. Recently the parents of baby girls are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Stokes of 912½ S. Los Angeles St., and Mr. and Mrs. Epifano Leyba, of 7831-Sunkist St. Drivers Urged to Check Driving Habits Four types of traffic violations cause 62% of all traffic accidents says the California Highway Patrol. "Last year there were 165,541 traffic violations noted in all traffic accidents in California," declared Patrol Commissioner B. R. Caldwell. "Of these, the 105,437 were violations of the rules covering speed, right-of-way, improper turns and drunk driving. During the first seven months of this year 1777 persons lost their lives in California traffic accidents," Caldwell continued. "This is an increase of 8.5% compared to the same period in 1954 and is indicative of the continued disregard of the consequences of violating traffic rules. Traffic laws are safety rules designed to protect life and property," he said. "Far too many drivers develop a habit of cheating on the traffic laws. This cheating will sooner or later lead to an accident and, frequently, injury or death." License to wed has been issued Melford M. Bonar of 1310 Haster Ave., and Katheryn E. Peringer of Fullerton. August Record Set By General Motors Retail sales of new General Motors passenger cars in the United States during the first 10 days of August 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 106,852, higher than in any previous Aug. 1-10 period and 156.3 per cent of the figure for the corresponding period last year. Used car sales by GM dealers during the same period totaled 132.408, or 136.3 per cent of the figure for the corresponding 10 days last year. Sales during the first 10 days of August brought the 1955 GM totals through Aug. 10 to 2,366,219 for new cars and 3,048,284 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 August 10. "The rate of sales in the first ten day of August continues to re-10 days of August continues to reflect the strong market for General Motors automotive products" Mr. Curtice said. "Progress—A Product of R search" will be the theme of the Citrus Conference for growers be held Sept. 16, at the Los Angeles County Fair at Pomona panel of citriculture and marketing specialists will discuss the results of their work on varlov problems confronting the industry Max Bookman, principal hydraulic engineer for California, and well-known authority on water conditions, will highlight the program with a discussion of California water problems. The program will be held in the auditorium of building 7-A. Because of the full schedule covering five different problems of citrus culture including economic trends and fruit handling, the conference will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stevens have concluded a six-week tour eastern Canada as members of 100-trailer caravan. They are not sightseeing in Maine and are not expected to return to their home at 526 W. Romneya Dr., for several months. Alligator is Found in SAVI Water Ditch Rumors that alligators were swimming in the waters of San Ana river were proven correct Monday when a three-foot animal was captured near the headguard of Anaheim Union Water Co. and Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company Boyd Powelson caught a three-foot alligator and with the aid of other men brought it in a gummy sack to prove their catch. The alligator was swimming when found by Powelson, who thought he could avoid injury by grasping the gator by the heel Instead it turned on him and filleted gashes on fingers of one hand. ALL THAT IS GREAT IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S WOLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUG. 18, 1955. NO. 41 shipman BrooksUTE to Europe Tri-City Area Plans Creation of New City A map showing the boundries and giving the legal descriptions of the proposed huge "Tri-City Incorporation" was placed in the hands of the County Assessor Hugh J. Plumb for checking on Tuesday. The proposed boundaries will be in the hands of the Orange County Boundaries Commission next Monday. The proposed area of the new city includes the towns of Stanton, Cypress and Los Alamitos, and does not include the generally known "Tri-City" area of Barber City, Westminster and Midway City. The map for the west-county acreage was signed by J. K. Inman of 7402 Katella Ave., Anaheim. Should the boundaries be approved by the proper commission, petitions would then be circulated by the sponsor or sponsors before being submitted to the board of supervisors, which would then call a public hearing. According to reports, the boundaries for the new city start at the southwest corner of Garden Grove blvd. and the Los Angeles county line, following the county line north and east to Crescent It Won't Be Long Until School Parents of elementary school children who have been wondering about registration for the fall term will be interested in information issued from the office of superintendent Robert Shanks. All parents new to the area have been asked to register their children between the hours of 9 and 12 a.m., and 1 and 4 p.m., during special registration days Aug. 29-31. This includes grades from kindergarten through 6. Children entering kindergarten or first grade are required to furnish a birth certificate. Kindergartners must be five years old before Dec. 2 and first graders must be six before Dec. 2. Shanks said. Before schools open, parents who have registered their children Should the boundaries be approved by the proper commission, petitions would then be circulated by the sponsor or sponsors before being submitted to the board of supervisors, which would then call a public hearing. According to reports, the boundaries for the new city start at the southwest corner of Garden Grove blvd. and the Los Angeles county line, following the county line north and east to Crescent Ave. and a point east of Hansen street, now known as Knott Ave., then east on Lincoln to Magnolia road, south on Magnolia to Chapman avenue, west on Chapman to Knott, south to Garden Grove blvd., west to the Los Angeles county line. The proposed new area includes some properties which are heavily subdivided in the various communities, and also includes land that is used for various agricultural enterprises. Agnes Christenson Burial in Iowa Agnes Christenson, 75, a native of Australia who was brought to America when a child and who has lived in Anaheim for 14 years, died Friday night at the home of her daughter after a brief illness. Her home was at 117 S. Philadelphia street. She is survived by four sons: Harold D., and Ellsworth J. Christenson both of Milwaukee, Wis.; Howard V. Christenson of Sioux City, Iowa and Maxwell B. Christenson of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Matson of Covina and Mrs. Dorothy I. Rold of Anaheim; two sisters, Mrs. Bell Jordan of Washington and Mrs. Frances Liveringhouse of Minnesota; one brother, John Bennett of Minnesota; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church. Funeral services will be held in Sioux City, and burial will be in the family plot in Sioux City Memorial Park. Arrangements in charge of the Hilgenfeld Mortuary. Talk to your neighbors instead of about them. It improves the community spirit. Aug. 13 was a lucky day for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mason, 550 S. Resh St. On that day they became parents of a 7 lb. 12 oz. baby boy in St. Joseph hospital. Chas. J. Flynn at Eastern Airport Airman First Class Charles J. Flynn is a radar mechanic with the 96th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at New Castle County Airport, Wilmington, Delaware. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Flynn of 1117 Pearl Street, Anaheim. He graduated from Anaheim Union High School before enlisting in the Air Force on Aug. 1, 1952. Completing radar school at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., in October 1953, Airman Flynn reported to the 96th at New Castle. The Retail Division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a preview of new fall fashions on Monday evening, Sept. 19, when high school girls will model the newest fashions in local store windows. Mrs. Joan Le Duc has been named chairman of the annual fall fashion parade. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago... August 1860 As Judge Dinero of San Juan Capistrano was driving home in a buggy one day last week he was halted by an individual, who presented a shotgun to enforce obedience to his demands. The Judge, however, could not respond to the demand for money as he hadn't any, and he was suffered to pursue his way unscathed. The affair occurred at about the same point on the road as did the attempted stage robbery three years ago. The Rev. Wm. H. Hill of Los Angeles will preach and administer the Holy Communion at the Episcopal church tomorrow morning, service to begin at 11 o'clock. There will be evening service and the sacrament of Baptism administered at half past seven. Dr. Tanner has finished his fast of forty days and is in good physical condition. During the forty days of his abstinence he lost 36 pounds, weighing at the outcome 121½ pounds. In New York where the fasting was done, few questions of the genuineness of the test as he was closely watched all the time by reputable physicians. The Democratic candidate for County Tax Collector, W.-H. Cullen, lost an arm while serving his country as a soldier in the Confederate army. J. H. Lothrop, the candidate of the Republican party for the office of Tax Collector, lost a leg while serving his country in the Federal army. Rev. Mr. Reese, the Greenback-Labor candidate for Tax Collector obtained the nomination on the strength of his having lost an arm in the service of the Lord. Mr. Olden has been suffering from an attack of malarial fever during the week, but we are glad to say he is now convalescent. He was indiscreet enough to attend the Democratic convention in Los Angeles, to which fact he attributes the illness from which he has been suffering. Mr. Charles Hilmer found a policeman's star near the Tivoll Gardens a few days ago. It was probably (Continued on Page A-4)