anaheim-gazette 1956-01-26

DON'T FAIL TO V BLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) By WALDO HUNTER, P.S.B. Although many of us are inclined to take the American way of life for granted, the obligations of citizenship are manifold, and in our system of government many of the most profound decisions are not necessarily made in splendid halls of state. They are resolved in plain and unimpressive polling places by plain and unimposing people. On Tuesday, January 31, the citizens of Anaheim will be called upon to bulwark their elementary school system against a tide of great population growth in the next few years. They will be asked to OK a school bond issue to provide adequate classroom space for an estimated 13,000 to 13,500 pupils in the 1957-58 term. At present the Anaheim School District has 6750 pupils being educated in 198 classrooms. The district will have from 9500 to 10,000 pupils in the school year CITY COUNCIL GRANTS KATELLA ANNEXATION; THREE VARIANCES Dr. B. Van Osdel Speaker for YMCA Annual Dinner "The 'Y' in a World Lit by Lightening" is the subject of Dr. Boyce Van Osdel's address at the At an adjourned meeting of Anaheim city council last Monday, a number of matters of business were discussed among which was the 700-acre Katella annexation which got the nod from council members. The site, according to a commission spokesman, will probably be zoned for manufacturing. The Katella annexation has an irregular boundary, starting at the Santa Ana river, the eastern boundary; west to the Santa Fe railroad tracks, the northern boundary, going as far as Placentia Ave., then south to Katella st., and west to the Santa Ana freeway, north on the east side of Los Angeles st., to a point north of Midway Drive. The line then runs south on Los Angeles st., and west along Midway Dr., across the freeway to Haster st., then south to Simmons Rd., to Lewis street. It again turns south on Lewis st., to a point halfway to Chapman st., east to the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, then north to Orangewood st., east on Placentia Ave., and south below Orangewood and A FABLE (Which might not be too fabulous, at that) They will be asked to OK a school bond issue to provide adequate classroom space for an estimated 13,000 to 15,500 pupils in the 1957-58 term. At present the Anaheim School District has 6750 pupils being educated in 198 classrooms. The district will have from 9500 to 10,000 pupils in the school year 1956-57, and 13,000 to 15,500 in the 1957-58 school year, according to estimates based on the number of homes now being built and projected in the next two years in the district. (Figures from the official notice of election sent out by the county clerk.) This population influx will necessitate (for proper instruction) the addition of 200 classrooms in the district, plus offices, storage and sanitation facilities. If the President's recent message to Congress is any criterion, there is no evidence of a business recession in the near future, and home building will go on space. The recent federal census showed Anaheim's population to be an eye-popping 42,000. And it will continue. Let's face it. We can't let these kids down. It will cost us more in the long run if we put it off until emergency measures must be adopted. Was a dollar ever more wisely invested than in the furtherance of a child's knowledge? Could a dollar ever return more satisfying dividends than fine, enlightened citizenship? Of necessity, and not necessarily of our own volition, we must pass on to these kids a national debt of staggering proportions. But, while we have the power to make this decision, let us not compound the injustice by bequeathing them sub-standard educational facilities. Hawaiian Dancers To Perform for March of Dimes Dancing for the March of Dimes, girls of the Hawaiian Hula Nani Troupe will appear in a benefit "Pageant of the South Seas" to be presented by the Val Moore studio of Anaheim on Jan. 28 at Cypress school, 5202 E. Lincoln Ave., Cypress. The 8 p.m. show, lasting an hour and 10 minutes, will feature Hawaiian, Filipino, Tahitian and Samoan folk dancing, with comedy and instrumental numbers interspersed. The school seats 500, and admission will be by donation, 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for children. All net proceeds go to the March of Dimes. Susan Moore, young Long Beach Los Angeles st., to a point north of Midway Drive. The line then runs south on Los Angeles st., and west along Midway Dr., across the freeway to Haster st., then south to Simmons Rd., to Lewis street. It again turns south on Lewis st., to a point halfway to Chapman st., east to the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, then north to Orangewood st., east on Placentia Ave., and south below Orangewood and east to the river. Variances approved included that of Lee and Elaine Fellows of 1846 Catalpa Ave., Anaheim, for permission to expand their beauty shop from one to four operators. J. R. Foster, builder, had asked permission to build a duplex dwelling at 903 N. Helena Street, and after presenting a petition with 27 names in favor of the building of the duplex and an opposition petition containing ten names, was granted the variance. D. J. McDermott was granted a variance to divide his lot fronting on Rosemont street between Banyan and Balsam avenues into two parcels. The only variance rejected was requested by the Pacific Outdoor Advertising company who had asked permission to erect a billboard on the east side of Harbor Blvd., near Katella Ave. It was felt if this variance was granted other prospective renters of these signs would want to erect big signboards also and thus would not help the scenery. The reclassification of zoned areas in two of three cases involved a change of small strips of land for parking and landscaping. In the other, the commission changed an area included in the freeway annexation from residential-agricultural to light manufacturing. The commission also approved the tentative map submitted by the Greco Construction Co., Anaheim, of tract 2955, subject to minor changes. The tract is located on the south side of Lincoln Ave., running west along Euclid Avenue. A tentative map submitted by Fairton Development Co., of Los Angeles, was continued until the next meeting. The tract, containing 32 lots, was held up due to A FABLE (Which might not be too fabulous, at that) Once upon a time there was a terrible shipwreck on the Great Ocean, and cast up on the beach on a lonely island in the vast reaches of the sea were only four survivors. Out of the horror and bedlam of the great catastrophe which claimed hundreds of lives, the survivors were four children, all about five years old. The pitiful little band was made up of the following: 1. A son of Jewish parents. 2. A son of Baptist parents. 3. A son of Roman Catholic parents. 4. A son of Negro parents. The island upon which Fate had thrust these Sons of Man turned out to be a derelict's paradise. The climate was amenable. Food there was in plenty. Of clothing there was no need. They did well in this strange place. As the years sifted by, they grew into strong young manhood, hefty in sinew by the grace of hearty and primitive outdoor living and competitive games; strengthened in character by an unspoken creed of "do unto others" made necessary by their common lot. They cooperated; they shared one with the other; of book (Continued on Page 4) The 8 p.m. show, lasting an hour and 10 minutes, will feature Hawaiian, Filipino, Tahitian and Samoan folk dancing, with comedy and instrumental numbers interspersed. The school seats 500, and admission will be by donation, 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for children. All net proceeds go to the March of Dimes. Susan Moore, young Long Beach singer, a post-polio patient who walks with crutches, is on the program for three Hawaiian numbers. Also to appear in the pageant are two other Val Moore pupils who were former polio cases, Jayne Leopard and Gail Van Der Most. Val Moore recently returned from her 13th trip through the islands, where she made more extensive study of native dances. Her pupils dance regularly at Rancho Los Amigos, polio rehabilitation center in Los Angeles county, also at various veterans hospitals. They have performed seven consecutive years at the Los Angeles county fair. Rambo-Morales Wedding on Sun. Miss Judith Morales will become the bride of Arthur C. Rambo on Sunday according to an announcement by her father, Arthur Morales of 805 E. Sycamore St. Her mother, Mrs. Robert Wood lives in Spokane, Wash. The bride-elect attended Anaheim Union High school. Arthur is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Wilson of Santa Ana and is a graduate of Santa Ana High school. They will be married at Capilla de San Antonio. A fine crowd patronized the musical-tea held last Sunday and sponsored by the newly organized Mother's Guild of St. Catherine's Military Academy. The funds derived from this event will be used for the new chapel at the school. The program was arranged by Major Robert Resta, recently retired conductor of the Long Beach Philharmonic. All musical numbers were well received by the audience. The solo, "La Va Le Stella," from "La Tosca" as sung by Gene Curtisinger, as well as the duet by Mr. Curt-singer and Annette Strang, brought forth spontaneous applause. The trumpet solo, "Lulla-by" by LeRoy Anderson and presented by Jack Crawford was an excellent interpretation by an accomplished musician. The piano solos by Dorothy Judy Klein were full of dash and color and were unmistakably the work of a superior pianist of unlimited accomplishments. TO VOTE FOR THE SCHOOL 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY VOLUME LXXXIII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. FIRST AID COURSE Directors of the local Red Cross chapter are sponsoring a standard First Aid Course beginning Jan. 25 to run from 7 to 9 p.m. for nine weeks, meeting once each week. Robert Powell, first aid chairman of the Anaheim chapter, will instruct the class. Those missing the first meeting, may enroll on Feb. 1st. 5.44 INCH RAIN BOON TO FARMERS, PARTS INUNDATED At 8 a.m., this morning, a rain- 42,228 Citizens, City Population In Recent Census Noses have been counted in Anaheim but not officially!!! The preliminary figures released by the City Clerk's office sets the present population at 42,228 citizens. The official figures will be released by the Bureau of Census, Washington, D. C., as soon as all figures have been carefully tabulated, however, it is not expected to differ greatly from the figures released here. Forty-six census takers have worked three weeks canvassing each home in Anaheim. The released figures were predicted by city officials to be approximately the present population of Anaheim. Vote for School Our Schools General Motors Contributes to Flood Relief President Harlow H. Curtice of General Motors announced a $25,-000 GM contribution to the American Red Cross for relief of flood victims in Oregon and California. "All America should give help to the residents of the West Coast flood disaster area, many of whom suffered great property losses," Mr. Curtice said. Those missing the first meeting, may enroll on Feb. 1st. 5.44 INCH RAIN BOON TO FARMERS, PARTS INUNDATED At 8 a.m. this morning, a rainfall of 5.44 inches was reported with varying reports ranging from 4.77 inches to better than 5½ inches. Starting night before last with a drizzle, the rains started yesterday morning and continued through the night and are continuing at this writing. Many streets are flooded, both in the city of Anaheim and in the outlying districts. Calls are coming in from residents who are stranded and cannot get out of their homes. Schools in Anaheim are closed and it reasonably sure to assume that schools in many other communities are also closed due to the inability of the youngster to get there. This rain has ended one of the worst droughts suffered by Orange county since 1917 when the season's rainfall was only 1.37 inches, falling from July 1, 1917 to January 25, 1918. Last year the county had well over five times at this time of year. Suffering crop damaging droughts in 1924 and again in 1954, the season's those years ended with drenching rains. All crops, although retaining their greenery, were beginning to suffer and if rain had not come soon, would have possibly been lost. California Slated For $170 Million In Public Works Nearly $170,000,000 worth of public works, including additional family housing, is planned for California by the Armed services under a $2,000,000,000 program just submitted to Congress for approval this session, Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of California announced last week. A wide variety of projects released by the Bureau of Census, Washington, D.C., as soon as all figures have been carefully tabulated, however, it is not expected to differ greatly from the figures released here. Forty-six census takers have worked three weeks canvassing each home in Anaheim. The released figures were predicted by city officials to be approximately the present population of Anaheim. Anaheim has had a growth of 12,174 residents since the last census was taken in January, 1955, when it showed a total of 30,054 persons. "Mrs. America" Contest Off to Start Monday Mrs. Kay Girvan of Chino, "Mrs. California," and Mrs. Mary Guzardo of Anaheim, winner of the personality and poise division of last year's state finals of the 17th annual "Mrs. America" contest, were on hand Thursday evening of last week for a press and sponsors' dinner arranged by the Southern Counties Gas company to kick off the eighteenth edition of this national competition to select "Mrs. America of 1957", starting last Monday. The contest is open to any married woman 21 years of age or over, and entry blanks are available at all gas company offices, gas appliance dealers, DeSoto dealers and many local merchants and supermarkets. Emphasis will be placed, it was explained, on home-making talents rather than strictly on beauty, though attractiveness and personality are also considered in the judging. "Mrs. Anaheim" will compete late in March against winners from seven other cities in Orange county to represent the county at the state finals to be held in the Cocoanut Grove of Los Angeles' Ambassador hotel. The state winner, with her husband, will go to Ellinor Village, Ormond Beach, Fla., for the national finals the second week in May. Some $25,000 in prizes will be awarded to winners at the state and national President Harlow H. Curtice of General Motors announced a $25,-000 GM contribution to the American Red Cross for relief of flood victims in Oregon and California. "All America should give help to the residents of the West Coast flood disaster area, many of whom suffered great property losses," Mr. Curtice said. School Growth, Needs Discussed By Katella P-TL The advantages and disadvantages of joining the Parent-Teacher's Association will be discussed by the Katella Parent-Teacher League at the next regular meeting on Feb. 21. As a rural school, it has clung to its independence in several fields but since increased enrollment made joining the city school system mandatory, mothers are considering further cooperation. In the January meeting of the League, school principal Martin Morocco traced the growth of the school during his administration. When he came to Katella in 1948, there were four classrooms. There are now 16 with a total of 528 pupils. Nine more classrooms are underway and surveys of surrounding subdivisions predict the need for some 20 more in the near future. Double sessions are in effect at the school now, Morocco said. The first and third grade room mothers were hostesses at the social hour which preceded the meeting. Mrs. Otto Claussen presided. The membership voted to give $75 toward the cost of having literature printed and distributed concerning the upcoming bond meeting. Mrs. Carrie Rogers was on hand to explain the bond issue and to urge a "yes" vote. She entertained the group with a showing and narration of moving pictures of her recent round-the-world trip. Anaheim Forum Opens Spring Series In Public Works Nearly $170,000,000 worth of public works, including additional family housing, is planned for California by the Armed services under a $2,000,000,000 program just submitted to Congress for approval this session, Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of California announced last week. A wide variety of projects, including structures for secret missions, is scheduled at 42 posts, bases and stations. The largest share of the proposed expenditure will be made by the Navy, Kuchel said, noting expansion and improvements are listed for 26 installations in support of the United States Fleet and Marine Corps. The total planned outlay in California comprises $112,185,000 by the Navy Department, $56,284,000 by the Air Force and $1,218,000 by the Army. The aggregate expenditure for California projects far exceeds the amount to be spent in any other state, Kuchel remarked. Kuchel pointed out the building program will further efforts of Congress to make service in the Armed Forces more attractive by providing better living facilities at a number of California installations. Projects include community buildings, theaters, clubs and barracks at many locations. Included among the California defense establishments where big outlays are slated are the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, $6,-863,000, tactical area development, training building, fire and crash facility; turbo-jet engine test facilities, infirmary and dental clinic, second increment of barracks, water system improvement. Mrs. Anaheim” will compete late in March against winners from seven other cities in Orange county to represent the county at the state finals to be held in the Cocoanut Grove of Los Angeles’ Ambassador hotel. The state winner, with her husband, will go to Ellinor Village,- Ormond Beach, Fla., for the national finals the second week in May. Some $25,000 in prizes will be awarded to winners at the state and national levels. The contest is sponsored by the American Gas Association and “Mrs. America, Inc.” Sponsors on the local level are the 20-30 club. “Mrs. Anaheim” is being chosen by a committee from the club and she will enter the national contest for “Mrs. America” honors. Lois Rebekahs Install Officers Mrs. Ada Anderson was installed on Friday as noble grand of Lois Rebekah Lodge. District Deputy President Florence Schweitzer and her team from Costa Mesa were in charge of the public ceremonies at the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Anderson is the wife of Charles Anderson, their hpme is at 901 N. Dickel st., and have been residents here for 14 years. Taking office with Mrs. Anderson were Vivian Walte, vice-grand; Miss Barbara Myers, recording secretary; Mrs. Margaret Myers, financial secretary; and Mrs. Lizzie Knight, treasurer. They were escorted by members of Anaheim Encampment of Patriarchs Militant. Music was furnished by St. Michael’s Episcopal church choir. Meeting. Mrs. Carrie Rogers was on hand to explain the bond issue and to urge a “yes” vote. She entertained the group with a showing and narration of moving pictures of her recent round-the-world trip. Anaheim Forum Opens Spring Series The Anaheim Evening High School Forum opens its spring series 7:30 Monday evening, Jan. 30, with a thrilling color film lecture “Pacific Adventures” presented by Dwight Long. Mr. Long presents a film which is in three phases. Phase one comprises pictures taken during the latter part of his epic-making four year trip around the world in a 32 foot-ketch. This section of the film includes pictures of treasure seeking expeditions at Cocos Island, and films of the prehistoric animal life in the Galapagos. The second phase includes thrill-lign films of our Navy in action during World War II. Among these are a number of shots taken through the periscope of a submarine, while others were taken from the famous aircraft carrier “Yorktown” often called the “Fighting Lady.” The final phase of the film lecture presents an absorbing picture of the glamor islands of the Pacific. Included are high lights from Mr. Long’s noted film “Tanga Tika,” an entrancing story of Tahitian life. The forum meets in the high school auditorium at 811 W. Center street, Anaheim. There is no admission charge and the public is welcome. SCHOOL BONDS ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S WILDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1956. NO. 34. Time for School Bonds Next Tuesday; Schools Reflect City’s Growth General Motors attributes to Relief Mont Harlow H. Curtice of Motors announced a $25., contribution to the Ameri-Cross for relief of flood in Oregon and California. America should give help residents of the West Coastaster area, many of whom great property losses," once said. "The fantastic growth of Anaheim in the past several years has been reflected in our elementary schools." Mrs. Carrie K. Rogers, school board president announced today. "As a matter of fact, in the past 3½ years, we have increased from 2,085 pupils to over 7,100 pupils as of this date, an increase of over 335%. We wish we could see the end, but we expect to have 10,000 pupils next September, and 13,500 by the fall of 1957." This, in a nutshell," continued Mrs. Rogers, "is the reason we are asking the people of Anaheim to vote next Tuesday for the $3,500,000 worth of bonds. We have school facilities for about 7,000 now, and we need to nearly double this capacity by the fall Home Owners Endorse School Bond Campaign "Some • 275 home owners in southwest Anaheim, who are represented by the Midwood Property Owners Association, have approved the elementary bond campaign." R. M. Edmiston, president, announced today. "We have reviewed the facts," Mr. Edmiston declared, "and if we are to continue to educate our children Bond Campaign "Some 275 home owners in southwest Anaheim, who are represented by the Midwood Property Owners Association, have approved the elementary bond campaign." R. M. Edmiston, president, announced today. "We have reviewed the facts." Mr. Edmiston declared, "and if we are to continue to educate our children in the American tradition with reasonable but adequate facilities, more classrooms are needed." "The proposal of the Anaheim Elementary Board of Education has been carefully developed and we feel is a reasonable request, it contains no 'frills.' As home owners, we recommend this program to the people of Anaheim and assure the school authorities of our support. "One of the most re-assuring facts of this program," Mr. Edmiston continued, "is that it will not require an increase in the bond tax rate since the bonds will be sold and the construction done over the next 2½ years, and the increasing wealth that is coming to Anaheim in homes and industries will help carry the load." DeMolay Plans to Reorganize Here, Meeting Feb. 13 Dr. J. Louis Kear, District Counselor of DeMolay, who resides in La Habra, has been active in arranging a reorganizational meeting of interested members and prospective members of DeMolay to be held on the evening of Feb. 13 at the Anaheim Masonic Temple. All boys from the age of 14 years through 20 years are eligible to join and are urged to attend the meeting. Those interested do not have to have Masonic affiliations through their fathers or other members of their families. The meeting on Monday evening, Feb. 13, is being sponsored by the Crossline Club, a Masonic organization at Northrop. DeMolay has filled a great need for young boys and young men. Good companions and the right over 7,100 pupils as of this date, an increase of over 335%. We wish we could see the end, but we expect to have 10,000 pupils next September, and 13,500 by the fall of 1957. This, in a nutshell," continued Mrs. Rogers, "is the reason we are asking the people of Anaheim to vote next Tuesday for the $3,500,000 worth of bonds. We have school facilities for about 7,000 now, and we need to nearly double this capacity by the fall of 1957 if we are to house our boys and girls in single session. We plan to spend the $3,500,000 over the next 2½ years building to meet the growth as it comes to Anaheim. By this method," Mrs. Rogers said, "we can do this needed construction without an increase in the bond tax rate. This is only possible because of the added wealth coming to Anaheim, such as manufacturing, commercial and industrial enterprises, as well as homes. This proposed program will enable the district to build 200 classrooms, plus offices, work space, sanitary facilities and school sites during this period. This is a "bare bones" program. We are only building the basic necessities for educating our elementary pupils. There are no frills in this program. "We are proud to tell the people of Anaheim that their elementary schools have been operating most economically. We are just completing a building program that includes 76 classrooms, plus supplementary facilities at an average cost of $10.35 per square foot. This is comparable," Mrs. Rogers said, "to the cost of building the average tract home in this area. "Our need for new school rooms is the direct outgrowth of the thousands of new families coming to Anaheim, and we especially urge all citizens to go to the polls and vote next Tuesday, January 31, a most important date for the boys and girls of Anaheim." BABIES BORN On Jan. 16, Mr. and Mrs. Kemer Poythress, 314 S. Helena St., welcomed a daughter while Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gerritsen, 619 S. Olive St., made the acquaintance of a 9 lb. 10 oz. son. Both infants were born in St. Joseph hospital. DeMolay has filled a great need for young boys and young men. Good companions and the right BABIES BORN On Jan. 16, Mr. and Mrs. Kemer Poythress, 314 S. Helena St., welcomed a daughter while Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gerritsen, 619 S. Olive St., made the acquaintance of a 9 lb. 10 oz. son. Both infants were born in St. Joseph hospital. GET LICENSE TO WED Mary Tula Sanders of 200 Narda St., and Burton Dean of Anbson, Tex., have obtained a license to wed. Deadline for Filing Employer Tax Is Jan. 31 Tuesday, Jan. 31 is the deadline for filing California Unemployment Insurance wage reports and contribution returns for the fourth quarter of 1955, R. C. Hiatt, auditor in charge for the state Department of Employment in Santa Ana today reminded employers. Mr. Hiatt pointed out that employers who become delinquent may not be allowed full tax credit to offset against their federal unemployment tax if they are also subject to that law. The risk is in addition to the penalty and interest which will be added to their state tax. Employers needing assistance in preparing their returns may contact the Audit District Office at 627 No. Flower street, Santa Ana, or by telephoning KImberly 2-8843. CHAIRMAN NAMED Mrs. Bradford Joes was named temporary chairman of the associate members of the Anaheim Assistance League when the group recently met at the Cortez Hoskins home. The associates, who are not required to give volunteer service hours as are active members, are organizing to make their work with the League more effective. They will meet every second month.