anaheim-gazette 1956-03-01

BLONG VIEWS (From an Egg-Shaped Head) BY WALDO HUNTER, P.J.B. MARVELS OF MODERN STEAMSHIP TRANSPORTATION From the Santa Ana Register of Tuesday: SAN PEDRO, Calif. (P) → A $5,000 jewelry theft has been reported aboard the Hawaii-bound liner, Lurline. Police said the theft was discovered with the ship a day at sea. Officers said the chief purser radio-telphoned that the thief, apparently mingling with voyagers and guests, jimmed the lock of a display case in a jewel shop on one of the decks. Missing were jade rings, pearls and diamonds. and 45 great-grandchildren. That's the old Lurline for you: They'll always make room for just one more. PROGRESS NOTE We were most happy to learn that many retail sales clerks in some downtown Anaheim stores got a raise this week. By federal decree, the minimum $1.00-per-hour wage law became operative Thursday. PHILOSOPHY FOR TODAY BY DELBERT H. F. FUGBROOK Age and wedlock tame man and beast. All are not friends who speak you fair. Housing Mess to Get Investigation From VA, Others The veterans housing question has taken the spotlight for several weeks and has grown to a fever pitch. Seventeen Veterans of Foreign Wars posts have been literally forced into the proposed investigation of the housing situation. Disgruntled new home owners, most of whom are ex-service-men, have been snowballing the facts of growing taxes and excessive building costs. The main complaint against the builders is that they have not been living up to their promises made at the time of purchase. Rumors are being heard that the grand jury may call for a public hearing on the housing problem. Officials of the Veterans Administration have promised that a full and sweeping investigation will be made and that VA officials will come to Orange county sometime during this week to study the entire matter first hand. All complaints registered at the VA office in Santa Ana have been forwarded to the office in Los Angeles. Shoddy construction, poorly supervised inspections and false promises on the part of the sellers are but a few of the reasons listed calling for the investigation. Organized to combat further inconsistencies, the Taxpayers Association of Orange County was formed and has grown to a large membership in the city. ANAHEIM YMCA SPONSOR TRIP TO MEXICO CITY In keeping with its philanthropy of furthering international standing, the local YMCA, its program department sponsor a trip to Mexico during the Easter vacation spring, from April 2 to April 9. Young people, 9th grade above, are eligible to participate with preference for group bership going to those who live in the Y club programs on orientation, so the group may have a better standing of the country, tooms and its people, will be at the Y on Mar. 9, 21 and 23. The youths will fly to City on Monday. April 10 will spend the entire week such places as the Pyramid the Sun and Moon, the Shu Guadalupe, the Temple of acoatl, Cuernavacac, the Gardens, Taxco and UniCity. They will return by driving at home on Saturday, April 7. An opportunity visit in the homes of native people, as well as a side trip to the heart of the primitive country is being arranged YMCA in Mexico City. Accompanying the group sponsors will be Mrs. Nan Girls' Work Secretary and Holden, Boys' Work Secretor the Anahem YMCA. PHYSICIANS HEAD PHILOSOPHY FOR TODAY BY DELBERT H. F. FUCBROOK Age and wedlock tame man and beast. All are not friends who speak you fair. All doors are open to courtesy. All married women are not wives. All things require skill but an appetite. All women are good — for something or nothing. The liar is sooner caught than the cripple. The mob has many heads but no brains. There is a remedy for all things except stark dead. It takes no courage to write an anonymous letter, and may even show a lack of it. To gossip about the other person's weakness is to display one of your own. DON'T DESPAIR, DICK! Don't give up the ship, Dick. After you have been gotten out of politics, there is always a brilliant dramatic career for you and your mutt "Checkers" awaiting on the TV circuit. OVER-STATEMENT OF THE WEEK From a news story in an Orange county daily paper describing how a man got away after fouling up an attempt to rob the Security-First National bank in Anaheim Tuesday: "The man had disappeared in the noonday mass of downtown shoppers." ANTIDOTE FOR TV Recently, I have discovered the startling fact that real entertainment does not have to be manufactured for one by TV. I was surprised to find that it is still fun to read books. One evening last week, I shared the harrowing experiences of two British merchant seaman who survived 71 days and 2,750 miles in an open 18-foot boat across the sizzling South Atlantic to Bermuda after their ship had been sunk by a German surface raider early VISITORS Welcomed By VFW Auxiliary Twenty-three guests representing auxiliaries from various cities were welcomed when Anaheim VFW Auxiliary No. 3173 met Monday at the VFW hall on No. Philadelphia Street. Among those present were members from Auxiliary No. 1080 and No. 7140, both of Santa Ana, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Westminster and Laguna Beach and also Pomona in the 6th district and Long Beach in the 4th district. Each guest was the recipient of a nice gift. During the business session, it was voted to send two dollars to the 2nd district to help defray the expenses for a tea at the Long Beach VA hospital on Mar. 18. Anaheim members will donate cookies and cakes for this tea. The hospital chairman reported 418 bed soakers and 63 magazines delivered to Sawtelle hospital. Fourteen scuffles, magazines and pocket-size books were taken to the Long Beach hospital. A total of 91 hours was spent by auxiliary members in escort work at the Long Beach hospital during February. Hostesses for the meeting were Elmio Richards and Ivy Ryan. APPOINTED CHAIRMAN Barbara Kramp of Anaheim has been elected public relations chairman of the Santa Ana College Business Club. Physicians from this and communities throughout O County attended a one-dayposium on heart disease yesterday Feb. 29, in Hotel Laguna, L.A., Beach, under the sponsorship of the Orange County Heart Association, it was announced by H.G. Mackey, M.D., profe education chairman. Guest speakers were Drs. as H. Brem, professor of medicine and Henry L. Jaffe, as clinical professor of radiology both of the University of Western California School of Medicine John J. Sampson, M.D., professor of medicine, University of California School of Medicine and Telfer B. Reynolds, as professor of medicine, and Winsor, assistant clinical sor of medicine of the Schlumberger Medical Institute, University of Southern California. Subjects discussed include use of radio-active isotopes in heart disease treatment, use of antibiotics in congestive heart failure and physical diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. “This is an important phi-the Heart Association's professional education program,” Mackey said. “New knowledge it is brought to light through search, is channeled to the scientists and other technicians that it may be applied to treatment and prevention of diseases.” “Both the education and search programs are support contributions to the current Fund campaign.” Texas has the largest number domestic animals of the state. Recently, I have discovered the startling fact that real entertainment does not have to be manufactured for one by TV. I was surprised to find that it is still fun to read books. One evening last week, I shared the harrowing experiences of two British merchant seaman who survived 71 days and 2,750 miles in an open 18-foot boat across the sizzling South Atlantic to Bermuda after their ship had been sunk by a German surface raider early in World War II. Seven began the pitiful voyage. Two survived. The next evening I was with a Pole by the name of Fred Virski, who in 1941 was drafted into the Soviet army. His fascinating book *My Life in the Red Army* was the vehicle which carried me into that strange land and showed me how hopelessly the Red army could get fouled up. Even more so than the U.S. army, which I thought could take no back seat in that particular category. Currently, I am on the bridge of HMS Prince of Wales ducking 15-in. shells lobbed at us by the German battleship Bismarck which has just sunk the British battleship Hood. It is great adventure. Yes, books can be as interesting as TV. And Miss Martha Mattler, chief librarian at Anaheim's public library, says she currently has about 38,000 on hand, covering just about any subject you wish to name. Assisting Miss Mattler in the precise and surprisingly involved business of operating our public library are Margaret Bradley, Ruth Martinson, Emma Wisser, Mrs. Gladys Johnson, Edith Falkenstein and Elva Haskett (juvenile department). Book most in demand by Anaheimers at this writing is Andersonville, a story of the Civil War. Next is Marjorie Morningstar, by *(Please turn to Page 4)* ANAHEIM YMCA TO SPONSOR TRIP TO MEXICO CITY In keeping with its philosophy of furthering international understanding, the local YMCA through its program department, will sponsor a trip to Mexico City during the Easter vacation this spring, from April 2 to April 7. Young people, 9th grade and above, are eligible to participate, with preference for group membership going to those who are active in the Y club program. Sessions on orientation, so that the group may have a better understanding of the country, its customs and its people, will be held at the Y on Mar. 9, 21 and 28. The youths will fly to Mexico City on Monday, April 2, and will spend the entire week visiting such places as the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Shrine of Guadalupe, the Temple of Quetzcoatl, Cuernavacaf, the Borda Gardens, Taxco and University City. They will return by air, arriving at home on Saturday evening, April 7. An opportunity to visit in the homes of native people, as well as a side trip into the heart of the primitive Indian country is being arranged by the YMCA in Mexico City. Accompanying the group as sponsors will be Mrs. Nan Moore, Girls' Work Secretary and Steve Holden, Boys' Work Secretary of the Anaheim YMCA. PHYSICIANS HEAR $2 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL TRADERS ANAHEIM VOLUME LXXXIII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA County - Wide Sales Tax Into Effect On April 1 A new uniform county-wide one-cent sales tax will go into effect April 1. It is expected that this tax will bring an added $800,000 in revenue to the county each year, according to the Orange County Board of Supervisors who adopted the ordinance in a stormy session Tuesday. The proposition is that the county takes a 10 per cent cut of the tax collected in Orange county cities which now collect this tax and to take the full amount from those cities who do not have a city sales tax. The seven city representatives who attended the meeting were very anxious for the ordinance to be adopted so they could quality for the Feb. 29 deadline required by the state law for the county-wide ordinance to take effect on April 1. However, the city representatives were steadfast in their refusal to agree to the county taking a share of the taxes collected within the cities. Their reasons for the refusals was rapid population growth in this area and through this tax, they were able to get much needed revenue to help meet construction problems so necessary to the growth of a city. Robbery Attempt Thwarted by Bank Teller Tuesday Fright may have caused a bank teller to thwart an attempt to rob Security-First National bank last Tuesday during the noon hour, but more likely it was because she was properly trained and thinking fast. Mrs. Susie Elliott noticed a man about 45 years old, medium build and about six feet tall with dark brown trousers and lighter brown coat, enter the bank and stop at a center table across from her window. He started writing on the back of a bank deposit sheet and after she had finished with several customers at her window. CAKE FOR HER MAJESTY Her royal Highness, Janice O'Son, 17-year-old Garden Girl who was selected as the California Orange Queen to oversee the National Orange Sampler a luscious orange presented to her by one of contestants in the world's best baking contest. The bake contest will be held in SAN FRANCISCO. PHYSICIANS HEAR TALKS ON HEART DISEASE FACTORS Physicians from this and other communities throughout Orange County attended a one-day symposium on heart disease yesterday, Feb. 29, in Hotel Laguna, Laguna Beach, under the sponsorship of the Orange County Heart Association, it was announced by Francis Mackey, M. D., professional education chairman. Guest speakers were Drs. Thom-H. Brem, professor of medicine, and Henry L. Jaffe, associate clinical professor of radiology, both of the University of Southern California School of Medicine; John J. Sampson, M.D., clinical professor of medicine, University of California School of Medicine; and Teller B. Reynolds, assistant professor of medicine, Travis Finsor, assistant clinical professor of medicine of the School of Medicine, University of Southern California. Subjects discussed include the use of radio-active isotopes in heart disease treatment, use of diets in congestive heart failure, and physical diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. “This is an important phase in the Heart Association’s professional education program,” Dr. Hackey said. “New knowledge, as is brought to light through research, is channelled to the physicians and other technicians so that it may be applied to the treatment and prevention of heart diseases.” “Both the education and research programs are supported by contributions to the current Heart and campaign.” Texas has the largest number of domestic animals of the states. Tuesday during the noon hour, but more likely it was because she was properly trained and thinking fast. Mrs. Susie Elliott noticed a man about 45 years old, medium build and about six feet tall with dark brown trousers and lighter brown coat, enter the bank and stop at a center table across from her window. He started writing on the back of a bank deposit sheet and after she had finished with several customers at her window, the man walked up and, holding a bottle with green fluid, handed her the note which read, “This is a holdup. Give me all your money. This is a bottle of nitro-glycerin”. Mrs. Elliott said she read the note, looked up and said, “You’re kidding”. A stern look and a negative nod from the man was her answer, waving the bottle in her face. She told him there wasn’t any money in the cage. She had started checking over some checks which had previously been deposited. The would-be bandit, confused, turned and walked hurriedly out of the bank and was soon lost in the crowd of people on the street. Mrs. Elliott waited until the man has gone through the front door before she called to a nearby teller and told him what had happened. He immediately alerted the call and, joined by another bank official, raced to the front sidewalk in an attempt to spot the robber, he was out of sight by then. Local police and FBI agents have been called into the case and with the description furnished they are hopeful of an early capture. MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO VOTE ON BONDS TODAY Voters in the Magnolia School District in west Anaheim go to the polls today (Thursday) to decide on two matters pertaining to the schools. The first of these being whether or not to approve a $475,000 bond issue and secondly, whether to raise the elementary tax rate of $1.40 or revert to the 20 cent maximum listed by law. The bond issue is asked in order ordinance to take effect on April 1. However, the city representatives were steadfast in their refusal to agree to the county taking a share of the taxes collected within the cities. Their reasons for the refusals was rapid population growth in this area and through this tax, they were able to get much needed revenue to help meet construction problems so necessary to the growth of a city. As explained, the new tax bill will be in addition to the three cent state tax now being collected. The law also calls for the Board of Equilization to collect all sales taxes, including those enacted separately by the cities within the county, to be returned to the city or county jurisdiction where it was originally collected. For this service, the state agency will take a 17 per cent fee for collecting the money from retailers. In addition, the county will take the city’s share in all cities which do not have their own sales tax in effect by April 1. Because of more efficient collection methods by the state than is possible by city collectors, it is expected to boost revenues to the cities which already have sales tax ordinances in effect. In those cities where a four cent tax is already being collected, it will not raise the tax amount for collection. Chispa Chapter Fete Out of State Visitors A number of out-of-state guests were introduced at the recent meeting of Chispa Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, at which Worthy Matron, Edna Lockhart, and Worthington Patron, Neal Lockhart, presided. Guests included Beulah Bayles, Watson, Mo.; Arvilla Henderson, Lemon Grove; Grace Morrison, Saskatoon, Canada; Helen Boyens, Orlando, Calif., and Eunice Davis, Hastings, Minn. February birthdays were celebrated at dining tables decorated by Mabel Abbott and her committee. TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Mrs. Lester Ferrell, officer in the southern district Republican office for Her royal Highness, Janice Wilson, 17-year-old Garden Girl who was selected as the California Orange Queen to oversee the National Orange in San Bernardino March samples a luscious orange presented to her by one contestant in the world’s est baking contest. The bake contest will be held in Auditorium March 13 where contestants bake their favorite orange cake or lemon pie on new gas ranges spread out on auditorium floor. City Council in Stormy Session At the lengthy session on Anaheim City Council Tuesday evening, the highlight of the fine business was the demand home owners in the Cotton Circle tract that they deny permit to erect a multiple dwelling on the northeast corner of Citron Street and W. Ven Ave. A petition against this triple family housing was pressed which carried the signature by two in the Cottonwood tract. Arguments against the proposal brought forth many reasons—the demands,the main reasoning that home owners pay taxes and are the permanent dents while those who rent apartments pay less taxes and here on only a temporary basis. The council asked for more time to further study the building mit asked and to give members a chance to look at area in question. The bids of contractors Noble and Sully Miller found provement to roads was approved Streets involved in this work South Street from Lemon to Streets; Citron Street from Stmore to North St.; East St. North to Sycamore Street; Cerritos from Walnut to Southern Pacific railroad trac Voters in the Magnolia School District in west Anaheim go to the polls today (Thursday) to decide on two matters pertaining to the schools. The first of these being whether or not to approve a $475,000 bond issue and secondly, whether to raise the elementary tax rate of $1.40 or revert to the 20 cent maximum listed by law. The bond issue is asked in order that the district might keep up to 95 per cent of its bonding capacity to enable the district to request state funds. It is said the $475,000 requested would not be realized for several years, however, there is immediate need for about $30,000 for proposed building projects. The district voters authorized a $1.10 tax rate per $100 valuation five years ago. The maximum set by the state constitution is 90 cents. The district board of trustees has requested a boost of 30 cents more, however, should the issue fail to pass today, the tax rate will revert to 90 cents. The tremendous increase in school enrollment from 664 pupils a year ago to 2032 in the two schools today, is the main reason for the proposed bonds election. It is expected the enrollment will jump to at least 3000 by September, this number based on a recent house count completed. FASHION SHOW MODEL Mrs. Louis Sell of this city was among the prominent Orange county women who modeled at the benefit fashion show held on Friday at the Young Women's Christian Association in Santa Ana. TO WASHINGTON, D. C. Mrs. Lester Ferrell, officer in the southern district Republican Womens' Club left yesterday (Feb. 29) for Washington, D. C., where she will attend the National Board of Federation of Republican Women as a special guest. Before returning home, she will spend some time in New York City. SPEBSQUA GROUP SINGERS, MEET FRI. NEED MORE MEN An Anaheim chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America is now being formed and all men interested are invited to attend meetings of the group, it was announced today by Pat Patterson, secretary of the local SPEBSQSA. Patterson said the group meets Friday evenings at the Horace Mann school auditorium, 931 N. Palm St., at 7:30. He remarked "you don't have to be a Bing Crosby or a Perry Como, all you need is a desire to join other men in some good old fashioned harmony." Les Woodson from the Whittier Chapter of SPEBGSA is organizing the local group and is musical director, Noble and Sully Miller for provement to roads was approved Streets involved in this work South Street from Lemon to Streets; Citron Street from more to North St.; East St. North to Sycamore Street, Cerritos from Walnut to Southern Pacific railroad train. Dr. Giles T. Brown Speaks Mar. 5 at Anaheim Forum The Anaheim Evening School Forum will present Giles T. Brown as speaker Monday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. Brown's topic will be "American Leaders" and the lecture be concerned with the men issues of 1956. Dr. Brown, social science vision head at Orange Coastlege, has gained considerable note as an excellent and inspiring speaker. His extensive truss have given him a statesman grasp of the problems of troubled world. Dr. Brown received his degree at several institutions: A.B. from San Diego State college, Mass Degree from University of California at Berkeley, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Claremont Graduate school. Has contributed to leading razines of the country and was 1950 winner, Pacific history award presented by American Historical Association, Pacific Ocean branch. The Forum meets in the school auditorium at 811 W. Ter Street. There is no admin charged and the public is invited. ORANGE COUNTY IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1956. Orange County to Reap Big Tax-Payroll Benefit From New Edison Plant Tax and payroll benefits to Orange county, which will be made possible by the construction of Southern California Edison Company's new $60,000,000 steam-electric generating station at Huntington Beach, were revealed today by R. J. Doyle, eastern division manager for the company. He said that, when completed with two units, the plant would provide tax benefits in excess of a million dollars annually in the county. Labelling the huge Edison investment a "prosperity beacon for Orange County," Mr. Doyle stated that construction payrolls during the building of the first unit will amount to an estimated $5,000,000, and that the second unit would require an additional $4,000,000 payroll. The two units will require a permanent payroll estimated to amount to more than $288,-000 per year, he said. Calling the new electric plant a desirable asset to any community, Mr. Doyle said the plant will utilize the most modern equipment known to scientists and engineers. It will be designed to use gas fuel when available, and will be equipped with a stand-by Master Highway Plan Discussed at Realtors Breakfast Orange county must plan its highways to provide for people who want to live and do business here; for the thousands of people who visit it every year and for the people who pass through it from the large metropolis areas of Los Angeles—Long Beach on one side and San Diego on the other, Harry E. Bergh, planning director of the Orange County Planning Commission told the Anahemi CAKE FOR HER MAJESTY— her royal Highness, Janice Johnnell, 17-year-old Garden Grove who was selected as the 1956 California Orange Queen to reign over the National Orange Show San Bernardino March 8-18 employs a luscious orange cake presented to her by one of the testants in the world's largest baking contest. The baking test will be held in Swing Editorial March 13 when 110 testants bake their favorite range cake or lemon pie on brand gas ranges spread out on the ditterium floor. City Council in Formy Session At the lengthy session of the Athleim City Council Tuesday mining, the highlight of the rouge business was the demands of the owners in the Cottonwood circle tract that they deny the mit to erect a multiple dwelling in the northeast corner of Sotron Street and W. Vermont Street. A petition against the multiple family housing was presented which carried the signature of all two in the Cottonwood Circle act. Arguments against the permit ought forth many reasons for the demands, the main reason bethat home owners pay more times and are the permanent resients while those who rent these partments pay less taxes and are are on only a temporary basis. The council asked for more time further study the building perfectly involved in this work are South Street from Lemon to Palm streets; Citron Street from Sycare to North St.; East St. from North to Sycamore Street, and Ritros from Walnut to the southern Pacific railroad tracks. Mr. Giles T. Brown Commenting on the selection of the Huntington Beach site for the station, Mr. Doyle said the present location is the result of an extensive investigation of the coastal area from Point Dume to Laguna. Studies of available terriory were conducted by engineers of an internationally-known firm as well as Edison's engineering staff. A tidelands site was of paramount importance because of the need for tremendous quantities of ocean water for condenser cooling. Other determining factors in the selection of the eighty-acre Huntington Beach site are the suitable topography of the proposed plant area; the fact that the site area is available for industrial development, and that it is a large enough parcel of undeveloped property. Additionally, this site is not suitable for residential development; it is servied by adequate transportation, and the surrounding property will be improved by construction of a modern steam-electric generating station. It is planned to erect a com­pletely outdoor-type steam station installation west of the Santa Ana river and north of the Pacific Coast Highway within the city limits of Huntington Beach. All major structures will be built north of the highway so that the ocean view will not be blocked. Cooling water conduits will be located underground and will extend out under the ocean floor for approximately 2,000 feet. Approximately 170,000 gallons per minute of sea water will be circulated through the condensers and discharged back into the ocean. By reversing the flow of the intake and outlet conduits at periodic intervals, barnacles and Orange county must plan its highways to provide for people who want to live and do business here; for the thousands of people who visit it every year and for the people who pass through it from the large metropolis areas of Los Angeles—Long Beach on one side and San Diego on the other; Harry E. Bergh, planning director of the Orange County Planning Commission told the Anaheim Board of Realtors at their breakfast meeting Wednesday morning. Orange county shoreline extends 40 miles with a depth of about 20 miles, about one-half of the square miles included is mountainous. In the balance of the area the population has increased over 200,000 since 1950 which indicates the urgent need of a master plan for arterial highways now in order to save the county millions of dollars later. For example, Bergh called to the members' attention the fact that our freeways are now costing a million dollars a mile. The Associated Chambers of Commerce are spearheading a master plan for arterial highways working with the planning commission to present it to groups all over Orange county for their consideration. Marc Andrews, president of the local Board, presided. Frances Backs is program chairman. Incorporation Foes Fight Stanton Move A mass meeting of foes of the Stanton incorporation met on Monday evening to complete the organization of their group to fight this move. This same group, in an earlier move, presented petitions to the county supervisors with an estimated 4000 signatures, representing nearly 80 per cent of the residents in the proposed incorporation area, seeking the exclusion of their properties from the incorporation. Target of the controversy was a proposed square mile boundary forming limits for the Stanton incorporation. Protests were heard from property owners seeking exclusion from the boundaries and still others who urged that they should Dr. Giles T. Brown speaks Mar. 5 at Anaheim Forum The Anaheim Evening High School Forum will present Dr. Jesse T. Brown as speaker Monday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Brown's topic will be "America's leaders" and the lecture will concern with the men and women of 1856. Dr. Brown, social science diplomat head at Orange Coast college, has gained considerable experience as an excellent and inspiring teacher. His extensive travels have given him a statesmanlike spirit of the problems of this troubled world. Dr. Brown received his degrees several institutions: A.B. from the Diego State college, Master's degree from University of California at Berkeley, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Pomont Graduate school. He contributed to leading magazines of the country and was the winner, Pacific history award presented by the American Historical Association, Pacific Coast branch. The Forum meets in the high school auditorium at 811 W. Cen Street. There is no admission urged and the public is invited. Job's Daughters Honor Dignitaries In the local Masonic Temple, members of Job's Daughters from Anaheim, Fullerton and Buena Park joined forces to honor two visiting dignitaries. They were Frede Aggesson of Stockton, Grand Guardian of the State of California of International Order of Job's Daughters and her Associate Guardian, Glenn Younkin of Chino. Honored Queens presiding at the affair were Charlotte Pruett, Bethel 5; Marlene Hesser, Bethel 13; and Sally Calder of Bethel 219. Members of Anaheim Bethel are now engaged in more informal activities which include a pot luck supper with the Fathers and Mothers Club and a week-end snow party. ATTEND CONVENTION Drs. M. Gaylord Brown, W. M. Hollingsworth, Homer A. Nelson were among the more than 500 doctors of optometry who attended the 51st annual convention of the California Optometric Association, held recently at the Lafayette hotel in Long Beach. Representing nearly 80 per cent of the residents in the proposed incorporation area, seeking the exclusion of their properties from the incorporation. Target of the controversy was a proposed square mile boundary forming limits for the Stanton incorporation. Protests were heard from property owners seeking exclusion from the boundaries and still others who urged that the area should become part of several other incorporated cities, naming as possible choices Buena Park and Garden Grove. Coinciding with the filing of the petition asking exclusion, Anaheim city council approved a letter to the supervisors requesting the exclusion of the Stanton annexation from Stanton's city boundaries at the council meeting last Tuesday night. It is reported this of Stanton property owners who letter was drafted at the request would rather be incorporated into the city of Anaheim. STIC Announces Dividend Increase An increase of the regular quarterly dividend from 12½ to 15 cents a share on common stock has been authorized by the board of directors of Security Title Insurance Company, manager Lester A. Jones of the Santa Ana office announced today. The increased dividend is payable April 1, 1956, to stockholders of record March 15, 1956, and represents an increase in the annual rate from 50 cents to 60 cents, Jones said. In 1945 South Dakota harvested 32,900,000 bushels of barley.