anaheim-gazette 1956-02-09

BLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) BY WALDO HUNTER, P.S.G. THE POLITICAL pundits say that Adlai Stevenson (The Illinois Thrush) will emerge in the coming campaign as a different personality than that which we saw in 1952. They say he will play down his tendency to wiscrack, and bring the tone of his speeches down from that lofty plane which at times was reminiscent of a college professor lecturing a body of students on classical literature. The new plan will be to cast him in the role of a campaigner of the more "common" sort. This word "common" is a touchy one with the professional politicians. If presidential aspirants don't have a little smattering of that common approach, they'll never cut the mustard. Thomas E. Dewey didn't have it, and early in his first campaign his delivery was likened to a prosecuting attorney addressing a jury. He was also labelled "the little man on the wedding cake." Newsmen reported that when Mr. Dewey let his beard get a little seedy and let the wind rumple his hair a bit while speaking to the people from the rear of his train in "one-horse" towns," his appeal to the crowds was enhanced somewhat. It was said in Adlai's 1952 campaign that the one picture of him which appealed most to the public was the one which showed him with a hole in the sole of his shoe. Planning Commission Approves Reclassification; New Ordinance Regulating Trailers Is Discussed A small group of property owners voiced their protest but avail as Anaheim City Planning Commission at their Monday ing, approved the reclassification of the single family residence on the northeast corner of S. Citron St. and Vermont Ave. to make family dwelling. The approval was given over the protests of property owners who wished an extension of time for another meeting in the evening so the husbands could attend to voice their protests. Since the Planning Commission GARDEN GROVE INCORPORATION FIGHT GETS HOT The Citizens Committee Against Incorporation of Garden Grove, according to Len S. Brown, chairman, will challenge the method in which signatures were obtained on petitions asking for the incorporation election when that group meets before the board of supervisors this week. Brown pointed out that many of the signatures were obtained through the mail by the Garden Grove of 1000 for Incorporation group. The legality of the mail method was questioned by the anti-group and he stated they have hired an attorney to meet in the afternoon once citizens present were advised had the privilege of voicing disapproval at the City meeting when the matter up for further discussion. The commission then apologized for the reclassification with a tion that the portion of theerty facing the home would remain in its present residential zoning. Two variances were passed the City Council with theof approval of the Planning mission, which included the quest of Royal Ward of Beach, to open a used carand storage lot on the no-corner of Laverne St. and Angeles St. The other passed to the Council was a petition of Walter C. Ba142 N. Batavia St., Oranpermission to erect six oroom dwelling units at 317 Centia St., Anaheim. The quests now come before the Council for further action. Another matter of imp came up for discussion but shelved until the next mec Newsmen reported that when Mr. Dewey let his beard get a little seedy and let the wind rumple his hair a bit while speaking to the people from the rear of his train in "one-horse" towns," his appeal to the crowds was enhanced somewhat. It was said in Adlai's 1952 campaign that the one picture of him which appealed most to the public was the one which showed him with a hole in the sole of his shoe. Now, there's something which the "common" man can understand. A hole in the shoe. But, the "common" man is equally sensitive to other aspects of a candidate for office. He can also detect a hole in the head. However, this statement should not be construed to infer that Mr. Stevenson has any more holes in his head than the usual four with which all of us are supplied. But if shoes with holes in them will help him in his campaign, we could send him a nice batch. Us poor printers have a good supply. RICHFIELD'S new TV program "Mayor of the Town" (Wed., 9:30 p.m., Channel 11) makes for pleasant TV viewing in that 1) it is well written directed and acted, and 2) the half-hour show is absolutely devoid of commercials. We saw the premiere of the show last week and fell to marvelling at this wondrous, nay — almost miraculous thing. It was a mighty satisfying experience to sit and watch a televised play of good calibre unchattered by distasteful interruptions showing pitchmen guzzling beer or shaving, or puffing cigarettes. But then, the next program was sponsored by a headache remedy concern, and contained three too-long spiells by a medicine man hawking fizz powders. After this program (which was really interesting between the long-winded blabbering spells) I vowed I would never buy that particular headache remedy, although the inclination was strong to go out and seek something to relieve nausea. Strangely, though, I still feel a haunting compulsion to have Richfield products put into my car at its next servicing. HARRY OLIVER, the desert philosopher and nemesis of the "strewball" and "litterbue" opnhes that recent desert winds and rains Brown explained that an affidavit attesting to the genuineness of the signatures was filed with the petition with the county clerk. He also pointed out that if the bulk of the signatures were obtained on petitions sent through the mail, then the three persons attesting to the genuineness of the signatures must have sworn to something they did not witness. It is stated that the affidavit was signed by Dean Eastman, chairman of the citizen group backing the incorporation, O. A. Peters, superintendent of the Garden Grove Elementary School District, and Clara Mae Murphy. Notarizing the affidavit was Logan Moore of Garden Grove. The signatures are being questioned as to their genuineness since they were not witnessed by any of the persons obtaining the petitions. The contention is that anyone could sign the petitions and return them by mail, therefore they could not be attested to as being the authentic signature of the signee. PHILHARMONIC BALL LAST FRIDAY WELL ATTENDED Silver music clefs, red carnations, bright red notes hung high on the dining room's columns, and festooned balloons made the Balboa Bay Club a gay-rendez-vous on Friday night, Feb. 3, when the Orange County Philharmonic Society held its second annual benefit ball. Over 400 guests, representing many areas of the county as well as Los Angeles and Pasadena, thronged the club for the holiday corner of Laverne St. and Angeles St. The other area passed to the Council was a petition of Walter C. Barry 142 N. Batavia St., Orange permission to erect six room dwelling units at 317 Centia St., Anaheim. The quests now come before the Council for further action. Another matter of importance came up for discussion but shelved until the next meeting order that more research subject of trailers and parks could be made. Muscussion came up regarding size of trailers, the limit these "rolling homes" and time in which they may stay in the city limits of Anaheim proposed ordinance make misdemeanor for the owner trailer to remain in Anaheim more than 90 days in any city and has enough teeth in it both the owner and the proof of a trailer park to jail months or pay a fine of $200 both. Due to the lack of knowledge of many phases of these problems, members decide consult someone who has definite information. Another portion of the ordinance is that sportsmeneling to and from their mills fishing and hunting sites their small, compact trailers will be forced Anaheim a wide berth where ing for an overnight spot Requirements within the mance state that only trailers overall wood or metal construction and having a minimum height of six feet willmitted to stop in a city park. Another bite in the ordinance is that present a nature proprietors of these parks will have to live up letter of the law in all police and fire department lations under the threat of mitting a misdemeanor. All manent caretakers will be maintained on the premises. This proposed ordinance is to bring forth a hot b some future date. HARRY OLIVER, the desert philosopher and nemesis of the "strewball" and "litterbug" opines that recent desert winds and rains have cleaned the landscape off to such an extent that this year's crop of beer cans is to be seen quite clearly. Also, that the Kleenex bushes are now in full bloom. THE NABORS in our Halls of State must surely secretly admire the forthrightness of the Norwegians when that small nation unhesitatingly and without playing diplomatic footy-footy, promptly took drastic means to stop Russian banditry in Norway's fishing waters. Norwegian naval vessels took the only action the Reds seem capable of understanding. They pounced on the offending vessels, yanked them ashore and interned the crews. Wonder how we would have handled a similar case? Post off a lavender-scented letter to the Kremlin saving: "ah! ah!—naughty-naughty!"? OVER IN THE display room at Bill Bartlett Nash there is a placard showing the likeness of a typical American boy, tousled-headed and freckled. The poster reads like this: WANTED — ALIVE "This boy is wanted at school for spelling, wanted at home for errands and lor love. He may be carrying a wafer pistol, some marbles, piece of string and a rubber ball. He is harmless, but easily harmed. Let him get to school and home again without accident." Union Oil Co. 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THE ANAHEIM VOLUME LXXXIII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Olive Citrus House 41st Annual Meet Held Saturday "Distribution of the citrus crop handled by Olive Hillside Groves during the 1954-55 season was divided as follows: 45 per cent sold fresh in domestic markets, 20 per cent exported and 34 per cent sent to processors," reported Ben Guard, secretary-manager, at the 41st annual meeting of the association held in the Olive Civic Center Hall Feb. 4. "Only 1 per cent of the total fruit volume was eliminated," he continued. President H. D. Lemke presided over the meeting, which was preceded by a dinner. Manager Guard further reported that returns to members were competitive with those of other citrus packing-houses in the area. He commended Pure Gold, sales agent for the cooperative, on the fine selling job they performed during the season and revealed that the average return for all fruit handled was $1.32 per field box on the tree. STAN MIDGLEY TO PRESENT FILM AT EVENING FORUM Stan Midgley, a favorite with Anaheim Forum followers of past years, will present his film "Autumn Across America" at the Anaheim Evening High School Forum Monday, Feb. 13. "Autumn Across America" was seven years in the making and reveals America's finest scenery—not in the usual monotone of summer green, but in the flaming red and gold of autumn. New England, its historic spots, lakes and mountains in brilliant red and yellow. Southward through the Adriondacks, the Alleghenies, and over the Blue Ridge to the Great Smokies. Westward along Lake Superior shores and across the farms of the "Corn Belt." To the Rockies, Colorado at its colorful best, Wyoming and Montana. Utah and Arizona, where the trees vie in color with the canyon walls The northwest, Mr. Hood and the Columbia Gorge, the "Evergreen Empire". Aflame with oaks, maples, larches and fruit trees. And California. The golden oaks of Yosemite, dog- Ralphs Market, Sav-On Drugs Buildings Begin at Broadway Site Coldwell, Banker and Company, exclusive leasing agent of the new 45 acre Broadway-Anaheim Shopping Center, announce that construction has just commenced on a building to contain Ralphs Market and Sav-On Drugs. Location of the new structure is just south of the Broadway-Anaheim Department Store which opened last Oct. 14. The market will contain 35,000 square feet of floor space and the drug store 15,000 square feet, both being serviced by concealed loading docks to the rear. Land and building costs will represent an investment of approximately $850,000. Welton Becket and Associates are architects and L. C. Dunn is the contractor. Plans and specifications are being prepared for additional buildings on both sides of a mall extending north from the Broadway-Anaheim, to contain the following tenants: F. W. Woolworth, Bond's Clothing, Silverwoods, Lerner Shops, C. H. Baker Shoes, Gudes Shoes, Leeds Shoes, G. R. Kinney Shoes, Norm Meager Menswear, Gene Burton's Carrousel Shop, Judy's Sportswear, J. Herbert Hall Jewelers and See's Candles. In addition, the Security-First National Bank has leased a 60'x150' property in the same commercial development for the construction. Adolph G. Tuma, City Treasurer 16 Mothers' Guild Fashion Show Saturday; Feb. 11 Wishful thinking is displayed on the faces of Mrs. Dell Bennett and Mrs. Doris Haag as they admire the mink stole Mrs. Robert Deming is modeling. The stole is to be given as a prize at the benefit style show on Feb. 11 at the Balboa Bay Club at 12 o'clock, sponsored by the Mothers' Guild of St. Catherine's Military Academy. All fashions to be shown at the benefit affair are by leading Beverly Hills designers. Assisting in the preparation for the show are Mrs. Jack Scudder, Mrs. Jack Denlinger, Mrs. John Bebeau, Mrs. Wm. Dolmage, Mrs. F. M. Gibian and Mrs. H.C. Prescott. Ticket information may be obtained from Mrs. Frank Muller, 1329 Whitehill Dr., La Habra, of telephone OXford 7-4549. Adolph G. Tuma, City Treasurer 16 Years, Dies Wed. Adolph G. Tuma, City Treasurer of Anaheim since 1940, passed away yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, at the Anaheim Community hospital after an extended illness. Born in Wisconsin 76 years ago, he came to California 35 years ago and has resided in this city almost continuously since that time, the family home being at 714 N. Claudina street. Survivors are his wife, Etta M. Tuma; one daughter, Mrs. Maybelle E. Spencer of Anaheim; one son, Charles A. Tuma of Anaheim; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Kellogg of Wisc., Mrs. Theresa La Blond of Whittier and Mrs. Elen Smith of Los Angeles; two brothers, Joseph Tuma of Anaheim, and James Tuma of Whittier; one granddaughter, Mrs. Joan Hudson of Anaheim and one great grandson. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church; of Miss Lodge No. 1345 and Odd Fellows No. 199. Funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Hilgenfeld chapel with the Rev. Roland Anderson, pastor of Presbyterian church officiating. Entombment will be in Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. Lt. Edward Johnson At Atsugi, Japan Serving in Japan with the Marine Aircraft Wing as a sonnel officer is Marine Edward C. Johnson, son of and Mrs. Edward Johnson of Dallas dr., Anaheim, and h of the former Miss Alice Ium of Milwaukee, Wis. He is a member of Marine craft Group 11 based at the Air Station, Atsugi, Japan. TO ALL THAT IN GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY GAZETTE ANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1956. NO. 36 SECURITY BANK MOVES TO NEW HOME FEB. 20 Thirty-eight years of banking service to southern California pares is the impressive combined background of the two top officers of Security-First National Bank's Anaheim Branch, scheduled to move into modern new quarters at 347 West Center Street, Anaheim, on Monday, Feb. 20. Anaheim and Stanton in Legal Hassle with Buena Park Over Annexation And the battle rages on! Not only has Anaheim joined the legal attack on the proposed No. 2 Dale Street Annexation, but foes of the move in Stanton have also filed a petition of review in county court to halt the annexation which would become a part of the City of Buena Park within a short time. Stantonites have held several meetings in preparation for their fight on the strip annexation which runs south from Crescent Ave. to Cerritos Ave. Immediately west of Magnolia Ave. Buena Park officials have never denied that the purpose of the move is to provide a "fence" to halt the westward expansion of the city of Anaheim, even though a large number of citizens in that area have voiced their desire to become a part of Anaheim. Anaheim City Attorney Preston Turner last week filed the writ of mandate or review against the City of Buena Park and its City Council and City Manager-Clerk Arthur W. Brewer, being the second such action within a week. WHITE TEMPLE CONSECRATION SERVICE SUN. A $175,000 building program at White Temple Methodist church will culminate on Sunday, Feb. 12, with consecration ceremonies in the sanctuary. District Superintendent John Black will officiate at three o'clock and a reception will follow in Fellowship hall. The newly remodeled sanctuary with its contemporary design, handsome decor and improved acoustics marks the third phase James F. McWaters, or "Jim," is he known to his many Anaheim friends and business acquaintances, has held the position of branch manager at Anaheim since December, 1954. Jim began his banking career in February, 1936, when he joined the staff of Security-First National Bank as a bookkeeper at the Carthay Center Branch. In 1940 he moved to the Head Office, Audit Department, working up from assistant seller to trust audit clerk and specialist. After two years in the Navy during World War II, he returned to the bank as a trust advisor in the head office trust department. He worked in loan supervision work in the central loan department for four years, dealing principally with agricultural credits, and was elected an assistant vice-president in February, 1952. During the year 1954-1955, Jim served as president of the Los Angeles Chapter, American Institute of Banking, which organization he had served previously as a member of the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee. He and his wife, Vey, have a son, Norman Russell, 14, and a daughter, Leanne Theresa, 11. An active participant in community affairs, Jim is a member of the Elks club and the Rotary club and presently serves as treasurer of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. The Carbon Canyon Flood Control Back in News The Carbon Canyon flood control project has again reached the headlines of county papers with the recent request renewal by the state Water Resources Board for $1 million of federal money for the building of a dam to check flood waters in Orange county. Congress originally authorized the Carbon Canyon Dam in 1936 as a flood-control project of the Army Engineers. However, it was one of many deferred during World War II and county officials, through repeated efforts, have been unsuccessful in getting it restored. An amount of $50,000 was recently approved by the engineering corps for completion of plans for the dam, and President Eisenhower's budget calls for expenditure of that amount during the fiscal year 1958-57. Even though the request for the million dollars was made locally for the start of construction, that amount is not included in the budget request. Orange county supervisors have estimated the cost of the project and have included it in the county vide a "fence" to halt the westward expansion of the city of Anaheim, even though a large number of citizens in that area have voiced their desire to become a part of Anaheim. Anaheim City Attorney Preston Turner last week filed the writ of mandate or review against the City of Buena Park and its City Council and City Manager-Clerk Arthur W. Brewer, being the second such action within a week. Several grounds were cited in the Anaheim writ, noting that the Orange County Boundary Commission had previously rejected the annexation because it cuts through property lines, and also used some of the same grounds used by the protesting owners in their suit, contending that findings of the Buena Park Council were not based on facts. As far back as Aug. 19, 1955, it (Continued on Page 4) Employers May File W-2 Forms for State Declarations Robert C. Kirkwood, chairman of the Franchise Tax Board, announces that it will be permissible for employers to file copies of Federal Forms W-2 instead of State Forms IT599 to report wages of their employees only if they He and his wife, Vey, have a son, Norman Russell, 14, and a daughter, Leanne Theresa, 11. An active participant in community affairs, Jim is a member of the Elks club and the Rotary club and presently serves as treasurer of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Gerald L. Templeton, assistant manager of the Anaheim Branch, was elected to that position in (Continued on Page 4) Lt. Edward Johnson At Atsugi, Japan Serving in Japan with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as a personnel officer is Marine 1st Lt. Edward C. Johnson, son of Capt. and Mrs. Edward Johnson of 11412 Dallas dr., Anaheim, and husband of the former Miss Alice I. Lowum of Milwaukee, Wis. He is a member of Marine Aircraft Group 11 based at the Naval Air Station, Atsugi, Japan. JOIN NAVY Among 17 countains joining the Navy in January is H. C. Nagel of Anaheim. Included in this number are two women who are now attending Navy school in Bainbridge, Md., their homes being in Santa Ana. Emplovers May File W-2 Forms for State Declarations Robert C. Kirkwood, chairman of the Franchise Tax Board, announces that it will be permissible for employers to file copies of Federal Forms W-2 instead of State Forms IT599 to report wages of their employees only if they clearly indicate on the W-2 whether the employee is single or married. Information returns for 1955 must be filed for all single employees who earned $2,000 or more and for all married employees who earned $3,500 or more. State Summary Forms IT596 must accompany either Forms IT599 or W-2 and are to be filed on or before February 15, 1956. Employers are refueled to mail their information returns to the Franchise Tax Board, Sacramento 14. Anaheim Winners In OCC Field Meet Agriculture students of Anaheim High school were second high winners in the Orange Coast College Field Day held last week. Judge from Anaheim was Kenneth Johnson of the Bank of America. Among the first 10 individual winners in the contest for outstanding students were the following from the local school: Don Koebrich, first; Norman Montague, fourth; and Fred Oelkers, ninth. Leland Hansen of Anaheim was among the advisors attending. Assisting with the day's activities was Leonard Mang of Anaheim, member of the Orange Coast College Young Farmers.