anaheim-gazette 1955-08-25

OBLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) BY WALCO HUNTER, P.B.E. WHILE RUMMAGING around up north of San Francisco for the last two weeks on an erratic, disjointed and unorganized safari which we like to refer to as a "vacation", we had occasion to get acquainted with several other campers, most of them from the northern part of the state. During the course of these conversations, the question: "Where do you folks live?" invariably arose. "Anaheim", we would answer. Most of the time they would look puzzled and say: "Anaheim? Where is that?" "Well, do you know where Disneyland is located?" "Why sure. That's in Hollywood." WE ARE heartened to take note of the very great progress that is being made on the construction of that overpass straddling the Santa Ana Freeway out on Palm Street. If things keep humming along merrily at the present rate, it should be ready for use come the second edition of the Great Flood. MOMENTS OF GREAT decision: Our police chief, waiting a traffic signal change at Broadway and S. Los Angeles at 5:10 p.m. Monday imperturbably noticing an Anaheim Truck & Transfer General Fund of State Reduced By $18,895,804 Robert C. Kirkwood, state controller, today reported that the Water Meters to Be Shown Farmer Representatives from three ter meter companies will sh their wares and present price MOMENTS OF GREAT decision: Our police chief, waiting a traffic signal change at Broadway and S. Los Angeles at 5:10 p.m. Monday imperturbably noticing an Anaheim Truck & Transfer Co. truck barrel through a red light. Headline from Sunday's Los Angeles Times: PLANS FORMED FOR BIG REALTY MEETING HERE Quick. Imogene! Lock up the silverware! IF YOU ARE a camper, and ever get up near Modesto on Route 120, you might have a good time at a charming little hamlet called Knight's Ferry, hard by the Stanislaus river. Approach to this somnolent little burg is made via one of the few remaining old-fashioned covered bridges in California. The bridge, built in 1864 and since rebuilt, is over 200 feet long. It is a delight for the "shutter-bugs". The town is about a mile off the beaten tourist trail, however, and it could easily be missed. Its main attractions are a grocery store (with old-fashioned bread box in front and a wood-burning stove inside), two churches, a school, ancient houses, wonderful people, and a rich leavening of historical lore. And paralleling the Main Drag is the shaded, easy-flowing river. A Mrs. Kirkpatrick operates the local inn and maintains the campgrounds. Pre-eminent among the appointments of her place is a swimmih' hole which invariably, she says, causes her guests to reminisce about their boyhood swimming escapades. And, a visit to such places as Knights Ferry does seem to be a step from the hard light of the present into the misty past. Does you good. IT HAPPENED up on Route 101 north of San Francisco. In front of us was a dilapidated and wheezing automobile of about 1936. General Fund of State Reduced By $18,895,804 Robert C. Kirkwood, state controller, today reported that the general fund balance at the close of the first month of the current fiscal year was $51,533,999 on July 31, as compared with 70,429,803 on June 30, the close of the last fiscal year. Of the $18,895,804 decrease under June 30, $3,827,506 represents the excess cost of government over general fund revenues; plus $15,068,298 in non-governmental costs including a repayable advance of $12,837,618 for interest and redemption of veterans welfare bonds made during the current period. General fund revenues deposited in the Treasury during July totaled $39,997,428 for an increase of $598,361 over the same month last year. Revenue increases included: liquor taxes, $1,261,983; personal income tax, $1,007,185; bank and corporation and franchise tax, $951,852; retail sales and use taxes, $292,205; gift tax, $2,413. Mrs. Maria Paulsen Passed Away, Friday Mrs. Maria Paulsen, 88, passed away at the Lutheran Home at Walnut street and Ball Rd., last Friday. Born in Germany, she resided at 15322 Struck Ave., in Orange for a number of years. She was a member of the Lutheran church. Surviving are two sons, Wilfred D. Paulsen of Sacramento, and Rudolf of Orange; a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Peters of Colorado; sixteen grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. H. W. Cordes of Anaheim and Mrs. Doris Todt of Minnesota. Funeral services were held last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel of the Lutheran Home with the Rev. T. G. Gehlke reading the service. Entombment was in Sunnyside Mausoleum in Long Beach. Funeral directors were Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars. Water Meters to Be Shown Farmer Representatives from three water meter companies will share their wares and present price formation to all farmers who interested in attending a meeting sponsored by the county Farm Bureau and occurring at the office of the organization, 1916 W. Chamman Avenue, Orange, next Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Such is the announcement of J. Mauerhan, chairman of the Water Problems Department of F.B.U., which is holding its annual monthly meeting that Mauerhan cites the great interest of farmers in knowing what of a water meter they will be required to have in order to comply with the new "pump tax" imposed County, and which must be installed before pumping for a year. Certain exemptions are made to the requirement to install meters but these are only on very volume pumps. Throughout county the pumps which supply farms and cities and industries will need to be measured to determine the tax to be applied. Money from the tax will be used chiefly to chase replenishment water for county's overtaxed water basins. Howard W. Crooke, secretary of the Orange County Water District will explain the requirements of the district at the Friday meeting and will introduce the representatives of the Hershey, M.Flow, and Sparling meter companies, chief suppliers for the area. All interested persons are encouraged to attend states Mauerhan. PLANNING BEGUN FOR HALLOWEEN Initial plans are now under for Anaheim's Hallowe'en celebration. Mrs. Sam Geregani general chairman of the Miss Lowe'en contest says that the usual dance and crowning queen will be on Oct. 8 at Elks clubhouse. IT HAPPENED up on Route 101 north of San Francisco. In front of us was a dilapidated and wheezing automobile of about 1936 vintage, rattling along at about 25 m.p.h. On top of the car was tied an old mattress, and strapped on top of the mattress were two spare tires. A legend on the license plate stoutly proclaimed: "Visit Beautiful Oklahoma." THE PROPRIETOR of the restaurant, the City of Houston, and the Sovereign State of Texas are all culpable in the disgusting incident wherein a visiting ambassador from India was chunted into a separate dining room all by his lonesome because the pigment of his skin didn't come up to the high standards of the Glorious Lone Star State. Public apologies from the restaurant management, the Mayor of Houston, Governor Shivers, and President Elsenhower would help some to erase this blot on our national honor, but not much. HANGED IF THE traffic signs ain't getting so confusing nowadays a body scarcely knows how to steer a vehicle. I consider it only a matter of time until I find myself in the middle of some busy town during the rush hour confronted with all these signs at once: NO LEFT TURN. NO RIGHT TURN. NO BACK UP. NO GO FORWARD. NO BLOCKING HIGHWAY. Of People ... and this A marriage license has been issued to LaVonda Mae Pritchett of 230 Charlotte Ave., Anaheim and Robert Edward Griggs of Pomona. On Aug. 19, baby daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bones of 7592 Coolidge Ave., and Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Bonner of 323 S. Philadelphia St. The engagement of Miss. Ella Ann Colley and J. W. Eubank is announced by the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cooley of Fullerton. She is a high school student and he is a graduate of Anaheim Union High school, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Eubanks of Anaheim. They are planning a fall wedding. Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Klaumann of 551 S. Dickel St., were guests of honor at a farewell party given by the Prospectors Class of White Temple Methodist church at the Fellowship Hall. Dr. Mann has resigned his position Long Beach Veterans Hospital enter private practice in Hollywood where the Kluang will make their home. September 10 will be the ding day for Miss Mary Lou and Melvin Bentjen of this whose engagement was announced in June. An eight o'clock mony will be held in the Evical-United Brethren church. The Aug. 30 meeting of the ifornia National Fuchsia S Orange County Branch, will open to the public at 8 p.m. The Legion Hall Members will bring guests and present members. Speaker is Joe Littlefield, well known authority who will "Care of Summer?Spent Gardens." August birthday be observed and a plant spun been scheduled. $2 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY VOLUME LXXXIII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Council Considering 1% City Sales Tax Public hearing is set for Sept. 13 on a proposed one percent city sales tax for Anaheim. The ordinance was approved for first reading Tuesday night by City Council. If finally adopted, the ordinance would become effective Oct. 1. 50 Local Tri-Hi-Y Girls Head for Last Camp of Season Fifty Anaheim Tri-Hi-Y girls, together with their leaders are leaving for the last camp of the season at New Osceola next Tuesday. Eleven girls from Orange YWCA and twenty-one from the Orange Coast YMCA will share this camp with the Anaheim girls. In the absence of Nan Moore, Anaheim YMCA Girls Work Secretary, Mrs. F. Roy Fox, Girls' Work Secretary of the Orange Coast YMCA will be the Camp director. The following will act as cabin leaders during this period: Mrs. Lon Foster, camp nurse; Mrs. Ralph Osborn, Mrs. Orlo Burke; Mrs. Ted Dinkley, Mrs. Dan Fullerton JC Picnic Sept. 6-7 At Idyllwild Freshman at Fullerton Junior college were reminded today Dean of Women Marguerite Winters that the annual freshmen camp at Idyllwild Pines will hold this year Sept. 6 and 7. The orientation camp for incoming freshmen as FJC, is being held for the fifth year, is open to the first-year Hornet students. Cost: $5.50 includes transportation from the college campus to the mountain site, meals and lodging, and the return trip to the school. School buses will leave campus at approximately 10 a.m. on Tuesday, and it is expected they will return to school by 6 p.m. Wednesday. California Bank Of Three New Branches Offices of Union National Bank of Pasadena, The Covina Nation Bank, and Fishermen and Mchants Bank, San Pedro, open for business Monday morning, gust 22, as offices of California Bank. Water Meters to Shown Farmers Representatives from three water meter companies will show wares and present price information to all farmers who are interested in attending a meeting executed by the county Farm Bureau and occurring at the offices of the organization, 1916 W. Chapel Avenue, Orange, next Friday noon at 4 o'clock. Such is the announcement of C.auerhan, chairman of the Water Problems Department of Farm Bureau, which is holding its regular monthly meeting that day. Auerhan elites the great interest farmers in knowing what kind of water meter they will be required to have in order to comply with the new "pump tax" in Orte County, and which must be called before pumping for next certain exemptions are made to requirement to install meters; these are only on very low-pumps. Throughout the district the pumps which supply towns and cities and industries need to be measured as a basis determining the tax to supplied Money from the pump will be used chiefly to purchase replenishment water for the city's overtaxed water basin. Howard W. Crooke, secretary of the Orange County Water District will explain the requirements the district at the Friday meet-and-will introduce the representatives of the Hershey, Master Row, and Sparling meter companies, chief suppliers for the area. All interested persons are invited to attend, states Mauerhan. ANNING BEGUN OR HALLOWE'EN Initial plans are now underway Anaheim's Hallowe'en festival celebration. Mrs. Sam Gendel, general chairman of the Miss Halowe'en contest says that the annual dance and crowning of the green will be on Oct. 8 at the clubhouse. METROPOLITAN WATER TAX RATE TAKES SIXTH STRAIGHT REDUCTION For the sixth successive year, the Metropolitan Water District tax rate has been reduced. By action of the District board of directors the current rate of 23c per $100 of assessed valuation has been reduced to 21c for the year 1955-56. Joseph Jehsen, board chairman, stated that the tax reduction to be authorized today is being made effective despite the fact that the Water District has recently greatly expanded its aqueduct extension program to meet the constantly increasing need for Colorado river water in the homes and industries of Southern California. New construction work now under way calls for the investment of $85,000,000, Jensen stated. The Junior Tennis team accompanied by coach Melva Williams is in San Diego to represent Anaheim in the annual championship matches there and will return home on Sunday night. A display of craft work done by local children in classes sponsored during the summer by the Parks and Recreation Department is now open to the public at the Optimist clubhouse. Rev. G. A. Manshardt, Former Pastor, Dies Rev. George A. Manshardt, 89, a native of New York who came to Placentia in 1923 as pastor of the Placentia Presbyterian church, died Wednesday morning in more urgently with every passing month due to the phenomenal growth of the city. Cliting population figures, Murdoch said that the influx of new residents has exceeded all expectations. It was figured that by July 1, 1956, the city's population would reach 40,000. Now, however, Murdoch states this figure has been revised upward to 60,000 if growth continues. "Anaheim should continue its energetic, economically sound basis of operation by taking the steps necessary to insure such a policy," Murdoch continued. Councilmen Ray Van Wagoner, A. J. Schutte, L. N. Wisser and Glenn Fry all favored the sales tax. COUNTY-RECEIVES STATE SUBVENTION Robert C. Kirkwood, state troler has advised the county ditor that Orange County's sale of the $5,509,345 in Highway taxes available for apportionment to counties for the month June, 1955, is $126,878.99. June's $22,791,466 Highway taxes apportionment was $382 over the preceding month; $1,518,463 more than the same riod a year ago. It was apportioned as follows: California's 58 cities; $5,509,345; State High Fund for Cities; $2,141,167; State Highway Fund for L ways; $15,140,954. The amount apportioned was rived during June from net line taxes; $20,555,206; Use-sel) fuel taxes; $1,084,658; transfer from motor vehicle transi tion tax fund; $996,028; and cellaneous; $155,574. From the $22,647,439 in gasoline tax collections for deductions were made for re-ton-n-highway users in the mount of $2,103,338; and adriative expenses amounting $44,849 to arrive at the net line tax available for appo ANNING BEGUN MER HALLOWE'EN initial plans are now underway Anaheim's Hallowe'en festival celebration. Mrs. Sam Gendel, general chairman of the Miss Halwe'en contest says that the annual dance and crowning of the green will be on Oct. 8 at the arts clubhouse. An Anaheim couple, Dale Upton and Anna Well, have obtained a sense to wed. ...and things In the Fellowship Hall. Dr. Klauann has resigned his position at Long Beach Veterans Hospital to enter private practice in North Hollywood where the Klaumanns will make their home. September 10 will be the wedding day for Miss Mary Lou Love and Melvin Bentjen of this city whose engagement was announced in June. An eight o'clock ceremony will be held in the Evangelical-United Brethren church. The Aug. 30 meeting of the California National Fuchsia Society, Orange County Branch, will be open to the public at 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall. Members are invited to bring guests and prospective members. Speaker is to be Rose Littlefield, well known garden authority who will discuss Care of Summer?Spent Shade Gardens." August birthdays will be observed and a plant sale has been scheduled. REV. G. A. Manshardt, Former Pastor, Dies Rev. George A. Manshardt, 89, a native of New York who came to Placentia in 1923 as pastor of the Placentia Presbyterian church, died early Wednesday morning in the Santa Maria Convalescent Home in Fullerton after a prolonged illness. His home was at 13862 Orange-thorpe Avenue. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Buejah M. Sullivan of Placentia and Miss Vera Manshardt of Fullerton; one son, Clifford G. Manshardt of the American Embassy in India; four brothers, Rev. William J. Manshardt of Rosemead and the others in the East; three grandchildren and one great grand-daughter. He was a member of the Placentia Presbyterian church. Funeral services, under the direction of Hilgenfeld Mortuary, will be conducted from the Placentia Presbyterian church on Saturday at 2 o'clock. Rev. John Walker will officiate and entombment will be in Melrose Abbey mausoleum. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roberts of 10442 Nutwood Ave., are in Pittsburgh, Pa., to attend the wedding tomorrow of their son, Donald, and Nancy Ann Volz. With them is another son, Dale, who will be best man, and Richard Pflug of Anaheim who will usher. They will vacation in the east before returning home. From the $22,647,439 in gasoline tax collections for deductions were made for rent to non-highway users in the mount of $2,103,339; and administrative expenses amounting $44,849 to arrive at the net line tax available for appointment. June refunds were $7 over May. The June transfer of $999 from the motor vehicle transportation tax fund was $702,888 May. The Compton-Lynwood Clerk of Gold Star Mothers willnic in Anaheim city park, Au P. C. Mohn, Anahi Resident 22 Yrs. I Mr. Pearl C. Mohn passed at St. Joseph hospital last Sunday at the age of 71 years. Bo Missouri he had resided at So. West street, this city, for years. He was a member of Lutheran church, Anaheim. Left to mourn his passing his wife, Mrs. Serepta A. McAnaheim; two daughters, Clyde Schlund and Mrs. Patford, both of Anaheim; four children, and a sister, Mrs. N Halbert of Colorado. Funeral services were held the chapel of Backs, Carne and Kaulbars mortuary (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m.; Rev. George J. Busdlecker eating. Entombment was in Side Mausoleum in Long Be GAZETTE NO. 42 COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUG. 25, 1955. New Packaging Technique Accelerates Citrus Sales "Prepacking fresh oranges, lemons and grapefruit in transparent polyethylene bags is the newest development in modern merchandising techniques and all factors of the California-Arizona citrus industry must unite to aggressively promote this new form of packaging if the industry is to maintain its position of leadership." declared A. L. Chandler, Field Service Manager, Mutual Orange Distributors, who has just returned from an inspection tour of the prepacking operations of Mutual Orange Distributors at Waterville, Ohio and Coldspur, Kansas. "The success of Mutual Orange Distributors' prepacking operations using polyethylene bags is ample evidence of consumer interest and a steady volume of fruit being moved through retail stores in the East," he continued. "Retailers are enthusiastic about the new 'Pure Gold' package and consumer acceptance has verified the value of the bagging operation. Better Display Possible "Prepackaging can win back for fresh fruits and vegetables valuable footage of display space in modern supermarkets that has been lost in the past. Already pre-packaging is helping offset the inroads of processed produce items such as frozen orange concentrate and lemonade." The big problem in connection with the polyethylene bag is the proper locale for the bagging operation. The question of whether the bagging should be done at the shipping point, in the markets, or at distribution center is one... California Bank Announces Addition to Three New Branches August 22 the following officers at the Colorado at Oakland and Colorado at Raymond offices in Pasadena: S. C. Bradford and D. V. Miller, vice-presidents; William F. Frey, Jr., assistant vice-president; Beth W. Hilton, Dick W. Lyttle, Ann F. Roberts, assistant cashiers; M. G. Cameron, trust officer; R. L. Kemp, assistant trust officer; Bessie P. Masterson, assistant secretary. B. D. Bunnell was appointed manager and G. O. Griffin assistant manager of the Colorado and Raymond office. Officers elected at the Covina and West Covina offices were: Sumner Deitrick and J. D. Reed, vice-presidents; Roy F. Reineman, Emma M. Anderson, and R. L. Deitrick, assistant vice-presidents; Robert H. Lovins, assistant cashier. R. L. Deitrick will be in charge of the West Covina office. Pietro DiCarlo, former president of the Fishermen and Merchants Bank, was appointed chairman of the San Pedro Advisory Board: W. S. Rash was elected vice-president of the San Pedro office with Claude M. Sebring, assistant vice-president, and W. H. Oliver, manager will be in charge of the combined operation. J. A. Dunn, John Gibilaro, A. J. Lageson, E. S. Randall and J. C. Ryan were elected assistant cashiers. Mr. and Mrs. A. MacAllister who have been making their home in northern California have returned to Orange County to make their home in Anaheim. McAllister is a former secretary of the Orange Chamber of Commerce. School Enrollment To Be Up 1500 Expected fall enrollment in elementary schools of this city will be an estimated 6,500 according to Paul Cook, district superintendent. This is more than 1500 above the number of pupils enrolled when school closed in June. Former Editor of Gazette Now With Beckman Company Willard B. (Bill) Gregory, former city editor of the Anaheim Gazette, and later with the United Press bureau in Los Angeles, has joined the firm of Beckman Instruments, Fullerton plant, as full-time director of publicity. Gregory is married to the former Anita Robertson who was also at one time on the Gazette staff. Before 1799 the U.S. Senate held secret meetings only. IN THE DAYS From the Files of School Enrollment To Be Up 1500 Expected fall enrollment in elementary schools of this city will be an estimated 6,500 according to Paul Cook, district superintendent. This is more than 1500 above the number of pupils enrolled when school closed in June. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago... August 1880 Mr. Reiser removed from the bonded warehouse last week a fifty gallon cask of brandy which had been stored there for three years. The evaporation from the cask during that period amounted to six gallons. Until within the past few weeks, the tax of ninety cents per gallon was computed according to the gauger's figures placed on the cask before being sent to the warehouse. But a recent order from the revenue department says that tax shall be paid only upon the quantity of spirits remaining in the package when removed from the warehouse. Mr. Lake of the firm of Ferguson & Lake has received letters from friends in Australia asking him to forward to them information regarding Odessa wheat, and in response he sent them copies of the Gazette in which the peculiarities of that cereal are fully described. From all accounts rust is more obstructive in Australia than in California and a rust-proof wheat is loudly called for in that country. Mr. Ed Pellegrin brought down from the mountains on Monday a large tarantula and a winged insect known as the tarantula killer or hawk. He found them engaged in mortal combat, and imprisoned them in a can while still fighting. The tarantula was eventually killed by the antagonist, but the bug died some hours later probably as a result of wounds received in the duel. The following information which we gathered during the week is placed here for the purpose of preserving the facts for future reference and not because they possess any special interest at this time. But one never knows how soon one may need these odds and ends, as Mrs. Toodles said when she brought home from the auction a door plate with the name Thompson (with a 'p') engraved thereon. The distance from San Diego to the northeast corner of Anaheim is 114 miles, and from the (Continued on Page 2)