anaheim-gazette 1956-05-31

Flood Control Plans Discussed by Committee Members of the Orange County Flood Control Finance Committee met in Garden Grove Saturday to study plans designed to educate the public in the importance of fighting future floods here. The committee, under the chairmanship of Louis Lake of Garden Grove, was appointed by the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce to collect funds to support Proposition "A", the plan to construct a flood control system throughout Orange County. Lake told the group that a complete engineers' survey indicated that Orange County is definitely vulnerable to floods in wet seasons. He said, "In fact, most of our recent subdivision development has been in areas most vulnerable to flood waters." The group planned newspaper advertising, radio information and has set up a speakers bureau to cover the county as thoroughly as possible before voting day June 5. The committee under Lake, consists of Adolf Schoepe, Howard Crooke, George Ellers, Paul Kroesen, Wm. Nunlist and Wm. Gallienne. Crooke explained that Proposition "A" is the result of an engineering survey taken in the county last year. The plan is the voters on June 5. Brewer is part of the speaking bureau set up by the Associated Chamber of Commerce to further the plan to build flood control for the county. In his talks, Brewer is explaining to his listeners that the entire county will profit from the flood control plan. Brewer said there is more than 25,000 acres in the county now laying dormant and cannot be developed because of a lack of flood control. He explained that many more acres now developed should be vacant since future floods will no doubt endanger life and property in the new areas. LOIS ELLYN, NOTED BALLET DANCER, TO PRESENT PROGRAM "An Evening of Ballet" starring Miss Lois Ellyn, ballerina, is to be presented on Friday evening, June 8, at 8:15 p.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Parish Hall at 311 W. South Street, this city. Miss Ellyn made her professional debut with the Marquise de Cuevas International Ballet in New York City. Since that time she has spent three seasons on Light Demonstrator Motor Coach Garden Grove Frie A luxurious "house on which demonstrates more ways of decorating your with light will be on display Garden Square on Garden Boulevard and Brookhunt June 1 and 2 under sponsorship of Southern California Company. Edison district manager Bacon announced that the "which is a custom-built coaturing portions of six rooms, will be open for fencing by local residents its visit. On hand to explain the dream home and offer free sultation on home decoration be Thomas Leo Lyons, pro-interior decorator from Huntington Connecticut. The coach shows how he can be used for the ultimate beauty, convenience and through the use of Luxtrol, lighting control for homes makes it possible to achieve degree of brightness by turning a knob. Visitors will be able to strate for themselves how can create and change their decoration throughout the H. S. Board Pass Pay Hike Schedule The Anaheim Union High School Board of Trustees approved the pay hike schedule of non-certificated school members at the meeting held Thursday evening of last week. General increases in all classes were approved with one new classification added to the schedule, intermediate clerk. The new schedule sets the salary as follows: PBX clerk at $220-300; senior clerk, $260-340; intermediate clerk, $240-320; junior secretary or bookkeeper, $280-360; senior secretary or junior accountant, $305-385; administrative secretary or senior accountant, $330-410. Custodians, ground-keepers, plumbers, painters, carpenters, stage manager, fieldman, gardener, printer, mechanic and related trades salaries were also upped substantially. Based on a 12 month period, the superintendent of buildings was granted a salary starting at $490 in step one and going to maximum of "An Evening of Ballet" starring Miss Lois Ellyn, ballerina, is to be presented on Friday evening, June 8, at 8:15 p.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Parish Hall at 311 W. South Street, this city. Miss Ellyn made her professional debut with the Marquise de Cuevas International Ballet in New York City. Since that time she has spent three seasons on tour and two seasons in New York as a solo danseuse. Her tours have taken her across the United States, Canada and Japan. More recently, she has appeared with the Mai Slavenska-Frederick Franklin Troupe, where she received wide acclaim for interpretation of Blanche, in the Valerie Bettis version of "Streetcar Named Desire." Assisting Miss Ellyn in her dances will be Miss Susan Thomas, Miss Andrea Lembke and Miss Janice Fox. Lois Ellyn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. K. M. Smith of S. Dickel Street, this city, well known in Anaheim. Also on the evening's program will be Robert Herring, operatic baritone and past understudy to Jan Peerce, noted opera singer. He will present operatic baritone and past understudy to Jan Peerce, noted opera singer. He will present operatic experts and a selection of English ballads. Mr. Herring has been a regular performer with the Radio Opera Series of the Air and has appeared in such Broadway hits as "The Show Is On", "DuBarry Was A Lady," and "Seven Lively Arts". Manford R. Mosley Passes Away Sat. Manford R. Mosley, born in Illinois 73 years ago, came to Anaheim 34 years ago and who resided at 202 Coffman Ave., died last Saturday. He lived alone and his death was not discovered until Sunday morning when his niece, Mrs. Geo. Edison of Garden Grove, came to his home to make a visit and made the discovery. Police were called and they notified the coroner's office. It was learned that he was last seen by a friend about 11:30 Saturday. IN FOREIGN SERVICE Miss Joanne Ter Beestet, ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Teo of Ball Road, arrived in San Chile, on Tuesday of last where she will be located next two years, in foreign with the State Department Washington, D.C. Joanne the nation's capital last ber where she has been paid for overseas duty. She w her mother and said the in Santiago was very much that at home, sun shining and warm, however it g in the evening and for her residents burn coal. There city comes equipped with not unlike that of our se state—but not caused smoke. Pacific Telephone New AMA B AMA—a new name in te—is taking shape in the a 92,000 square-foot two-st basement building at the of Main and La Veta in C Upon its completion in S ber the $1,600,000 structu house Automatic Messa counting machines — el bookkeepers—to keep pace the latest telephone develop throughout the southland. Growing demands on te facilities, coupled with ple eventual nationwide dial subscribers, required the of the electronic devices for matically compiling bills tomers. Direct Distance Dialing DDD by telephone engineer introduced last month in Custodians, ground-keepers, plumbers, painters, carpenters, stage manager, fieldman, gardener, printer, mechanic and related trades salaries were also upped substantially. Based on a 12 month period, the superintendent of buildings was granted a salary starting at $490 in step one, and going to maximum of $620 in step six. Cafeteria workers also came in for a salary boost, the cafeteria manager getting a salary beginning at $250 a month and running through six steps to a maximum of $310. Cooks were kept on an hourly rate of from $1.30-1.60 an hour, with cafe helpers getting $1.15 to $1.45 an hour. Bus drivers had asked for a beginning salary of $1.85 an hour but were granted $1.75 with a top of $2.00 in the sixth step Marvin Wilson Claimed By Death Marvin Wilson, 64, a native of Washington who came to California years ago and to the Anaheim area two years ago living at 9801 Shaffer St., Orange, died last Thursday at the Orange County General Hospital after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, Daisy Wilson; one daughter, Mrs. Verne T. Smith of Anaheim; one sister, Mrs. Elliot Heater of Wash.; one brother, Leo Wilson of Idaho and two grandsons. Funeral services were conducted at Hilgenfeld chapel Saturday at 10 a.m., The Rev. John Kilball Saville, pastor of St. Michael's Episcopal church, officiating. Cremation followed. Elsa Asher Rogers, Former Anaheim Resident Passes Word was received in Anaheim last Saturday by Edith Falkenstein, cousin, of the passing of Elsa Asher Rogers of Los Angeles. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. Ashre, who were prominent in the early days of this city. Elsa brew to young womanhood in this city and graduated from Anaheim High School with the class of 1911. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Kern; two grandchildren, and a brother, Alvin Asher. Funeral services were held last Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Home of Peace Chapel in Los Angeles. Light Demonstrator Motor Coach In Garden Grove Fri. A luxurious "house on wheels" which demonstrates more than 30 ways of decorating your home with light will be on display at Garden Square on Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst, on June 1 and 2 under sponsorship of Southern California Edison Company. Edison district manager T. E. Bacon announced that the "house," which is a custom-built coach featuring portions of six elegant rooms, will be open for free inspection by local residents during its visit. On hand to explain the mobile dream home and offer free consultation on home decoration will be Thomas Leo Lyons, prominent interior decorator from Hartford, Connecticut. The coach shows how lighting can be used for the ultimate in beauty, convenience and safety through the use of Luxtrol, a new lighting control for homes which makes it possible to achieve any degree of brightness by merely turning a knob. Visitors will be able to demonstrate for themselves how light can create and change interior decoration throughout the home. IN FOREIGN SERVICE Miss Joanne Ter Beest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben T Best 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM Vol. LXXXIII Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 Thursda State Fair Plans Well Underway From fashions to farm equipment, from rabbits to racehorses or peaches to paintings, the California State Fair and Exposition is beginning to take shape for its 12-day 1956 run, Aug. 29 thru Sept. 9. While most of the products, livestock, fancy cooking and sewing, art work and other things that go to make up a fair still are scattered throughout the state, or yet in the planning stage, some divisions of competition already are nearing the judging state. This year's fair will have an extra day, the first one, Aug. 29. The day will be planned for the youngsters although, as at all days of the fair, there will be enough going on to please every member of the family. The Fair Board of Directors have contracted for one of the major attractions of the Fair—the night show. This year, three completely different variety shows will be presented, four nights each. Tentative selections of talent to date include such headliners as Harry James and Betty Max Besler Named Head of Investment In Youth, Inc. Max Besler this week was elected president of the board of directors of Investment in Youth, Inc., the non-profit corporation which administers the grounds and buildings of the youth center at 317 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. Besler is the industrial member of the board which also has representatives of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Izaak Walton League and Anaheim service clubs. He succeeds Walter Riesterer in the post. Newly elected vice-president of Investment in Youth is Jack Polley. Secretary-treasurer Mrs. Fred Klein. They succeed Mrs. Keith Murdock and Besler in the positions. Elected to positions on the board were Mrs. Otto Wittesch, representing the Girl Scouts, and Howard Schaeffler of the Izaak Walton League. They succeed Mrs. Murdoch and Riesterer who had served three-year terms on Disability Group Crack Down on Tax Violator Lawrence F. Nelson, co-contractor, residing at 815 N Stephens Street, Fullerton, pled guilty in Municipal J Owens Court, Anaheim, day of last week to violating California Unemployment Law Code. Nelson pleaded guilty to counts of failure to pay State Disability Fund theance deductions made from w paid to his employees and t count of failure to file conitions report of wages pay workers. Judge Owens sentenced son to pay $120 fine and p him on three years info probation. Nelson is also recoup to pay to the Department of employment $216.27 of conditions, penalty, and interest sentence of 30 days was suspended upon condition that Nelson restitution in full and file an all future reports timely. Pacific Telephone Office in Orange to Handle New AMA Billing for Orange County Phone Users AMA—a new name in telephony—is taking shape in the form of a 92,000 square-foot two-story and basement building at the corner of Main and La Veta in Orange. Upon its completion in September the $1,600,000 structure will house Automatic Message Accounting machines — electronic bookkeepers—to keep pace with the latest telephone developments throughout the southland. Growing demands on telephone facilities, coupled with plans for eventual nationwide dialing by subscribers, required the creation of the electronic devices for automatically compiling bills for customers. Direct Distance Dialing—called DDD by telephone engineers—was introduced last month in River-side, Escondido and San Diego. With the service, subscribers can dial direct to more than 22 million telephones throughout the country. Data on each call is mechanically punched on paper tape which often exceeds 3000 feet in length to include all calls from a central office for a 24-hour period. It is these tapes which will be automatically processed in the new AMA center in Orange. The company expects that within 10 years—perhaps sooner—all of its exchanges in southern California will have some form of Direct Distance Dialing. Heading an ultimate force of 200 people at the new accounting center will be Fullerton resident F. G. Johnson. Orange County telephone bills currently are prepared under his direction in Pacific's Huntington Park accounting center. When the Orange building is completed Johnson will move in with a partial staff, gradually building up to full strength by early 1957. In addition to the tapes from DDD calls, the center will process data from operator-handled calls and other information, rendering monthly bills for a total of 200,000 accounts in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Other departments of the company occupying office space in the building will bring the total force to more than 400 men and women with an estimated annual payroll of $1½ million. Brother Of Mrs. Vearl Royer Dies George Milo Altman of Los Angeles, brother of Mrs. Vearl Royer of Anaheim, passed away last Saturday after a short illness. Born in Knox, Pa., in 1903, he came to California in 1920. Surviving other than his sister, are his wife and two other sisters in the east. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Utter McKinley View Park Mortuary in Los Angeles. MEDICAL ASSISTANTS Mary Kinn of this city presided at the state convention of California Medical Assistants in Los Angeles this week. She is state president of the association. Elected to office from this city was Bea Wiltsie, news service committee chairman. The convention was held at the Ambassador Hotel. 21 Local Students To Graduate From Mater Dei High School At graduation exercises s June 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Mater auditorium at Mater Dei School, a total of 131 students receive diplomas, among which 21 from Anaheim. One scholarship to Imma Heart College and four Cal State scholarships will be awarded. Also awarded will be those of America awards recently nounced. Anaheim students graduate: Evangelina Aguilera, Aguirre, Larry Knapp, David Menasco, Norbert Mthaler, Richard Mucker, Ronnie Pinchot, Roger Emma drew Ersek, Michael Stehbert Vela, Edward Bainn, Gallagher, Ellen Holderith, Huarte, Patrick Lehr, James Dennis Riopel and Bill Sittler. eventual nationwide dialing by subscribers, required the creation of the electronic devices for automatically compiling bills for customers. Direct Distance Dialing—called DDD by telephone engineers—was introduced last month in Riverwood of its exchanges in southern California will have some form of Direct Distance Dialing. Heading an ultimate force of 200 people at the new accounting center will be Fullerton resident F. G. Johnson. Orange County telecommunications department of the company occupying office space in the building will bring the total force to more than 400 men and women with an estimated annual payroll of $1½ million. 'SPEED LIMIT'—has nothing to do with progress being made on Pacific Telephone's sister buildings nearing completion in Anaheim. Palm-fringed structure (top) is addition to the company's main switching point at 217 North Lemon Street, will house equipment for more KEystone telephones. Framed building (bottom) at corner of Lemon and Chartres provides space for new district telephone offices, has the half-way mark. Manager Herb Perry reported the new buildings and equipment totaling more than $2 million are just part of the company's current plans for Anaheim. Other departments of the company occupying office space in the building will bring the total force to more than 400 men and women with an estimated annual payroll of $1½ million. Given in marriage by her bride was gowned in a length dress of nylon tullie applique lace and the first veil held to her head by a pearl headpiece. She carried bouquet of phalaenopsis orchid and stephanotis. Miss Pat Frahm was most honor wearing light blue coat; Miss Roslyn Lascala Whittler and Miss Jane Hyde bridesmaids, wearing coral. Fred Beineman was best Usher duties were performed Allan Schafer, brother of bride, and Roger Clodt, of the bride. The reception was held in parish hall with Mrs. Urba-tiste of Orange in charge of guest book, Miss Judy Bandi-Orange, Mrs. Herman Sue and Miss Sally Schafer, both Anaheim, presiding at the table. Upon their return from a eymoon trip, the new Mrs. Newton will reside at Harriet Lane, Anaheim. Boys employed at Dixie Cup Cd. employed at Dixie Cup Co. The bridegroom is the Dr. and Mrs. Harold G. N. of New Jersey. Prudential Homes was given a building permit to erect 2 dwellings at a cost of $440,000 cording to the city planning department. TO ALL THAT IT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY GAZETTE f. 11 Thursday, May 31, 1956. No. 1 Disability Group Track Down on Tax Violator Lawrence F. Nelson, cement contractor, residing at 815 North Stephens Street, Fullerton, plead guilty in Municipal Judge Evens Court, Anaheim, Thursday of last week to violating the California Unemployment Insurance Code. Nelson pleaded guilty to two counts of failure to pay to the State Disability Fund the insurance deductions made from wages paid to his employees and to one count of failure to file contributions report of wages paid to workers. Judge Owens sentenced Nelson to pay $120 fine and placed him on three years informal probation. Nelson is also required to pay to the Department of Employment $2164.27 of contributions, penalty, and interest. Jail sentence of 30 days was suspended on condition that Nelson make institution in full and file and pay future reports timely. Students Select School Name of Walt Disney Sixth grade students of Magnolia School District were asked to name the new school to be built on Orange Avenue west of Brookhurst Avenue, and at the final tally of the entries the name of Walt Disney School was chosen. A letter from Mr. Disney to the school board authorizing the use of his name was announced last weekend. The new school will consist of 16 classrooms, two kindergarten rooms and administrative offices. Contractor to build the building is Stiglbauer Bros. of Norwalk, with the firm of Frick and Frick of Pasadena, the architects. The new school will relieve a very serious congested situation in that district since Magnolia School had only 900 students at the close of school last June. The enrollment is well over 2200 or will reach that figure by the end of the school year. E. M. Reese Named Schoepe Refutes Statement By Santa Ana Paper Adolf Schoepe of Anaheim, chairman of the Industry Committee of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County, said today that a Santa Ana newspaper recently misquoted and misrepresented the contents of a report which the 45-man Industry Committee made to the Board of Directors of the Associated Chambers after eight months of study. Schoepe said the Santa Ana newspaper was in error when it referred to an indicated direct quotation that Schoepe had suggested that the Associated Chambers of Commerce be placed on a full-time basis with a permanent staff to be subsidized by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. "That simply isn't true", Schoepe declared. "I never made such a statement. Neither did the Industry Committee. I have not suger- Local Students To Graduate From Mater Dei High At graduation exercises set for June 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Mater Del Auditorium at Mater Dei High School, a total of 131 students will receive diplomas, among which are 1 from Anaheim. One scholarship to Immaculate Heart College and four California state scholarships will be awarded. Also awarded will be the Bank of America awards recently announced. Anaheim students graduating are Evangelina Aguilera, Oscar Aguirre, Larry Knapp, Don Lake, David Menasco, Norbert Muckenhaler, Richard Muckenthaler, Ronnie Pinchot, Roger Emard, Andrew Ersek, Michael Stehly, Albert Vela, Edward Balm, John Gallagher, Ellen Holderith, David Huarte, Patrick Lehr, James Rau, Dennis Riopel and Bill Sitter Jr. Schafer-Newton Wedding Saturday Miss Carol Ann Schafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Schafer of this city, became the bride of Robert Newton of Washington, N.J., last Saturday evening in pretty rites at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. T. G. Gohlke performing the double ring service before an altar appointed with white stock, gladioli and delphinium bouquets interspersed with coral glads for contrast, matching the gowns of the bridesmaids. Lighted tapers in tallandelabra completed the nuptial setting. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in a floor length dress of nylon tulle and The new school will relieve a very serious congested situation in that district since Magnolia School had only 900 students at the close of school last June. The enrollment is well over 2200 or will reach that figure by the end of the school year. E. M. Reese Named To Pro-Rate Group Reappointment of Everett M. Reese of Brea as alternate member of the California-Arizona Pro-Rate Committee, representing Orange and Ventura counties, has just been announced by the U. S. Secretary of Agriculture. Reese's new assignment to the Pro-Rate Committee, regarded as one of the most important posts in the citrus industry, since it regulates shipments of valencia oranges to market from all parts of California and Arizona, extends to Jan. 1, 1958. Reese, now a candidate for county supervisor from the Third District, comprising northern Orange county, at one time managed a 2600-acre citrus property in Ventura county, later operated his own groves near Whittier, and for the past 20 years has operated his extensive citrus holdings east of Brea. During the past rainy season, his demonstration of combined flood control and water conservation, through construction of small check dams on his ranch, attracted considerable notice. 324 Cities Get Tax Money for Street Work During Year A record total of $26,026,618.55 of state gasoline tax revenues has been apportioned to 324 cities in California for street work during the current fiscal year. State Director of Public Works Frank B. Durkee has announced. Last year's amount, the previous record, was $24,085,255.42. The total apportionment to Anaheim referred to an indicated direct quotation that Schoepe had suggested that the Associated Chambers of Commerce be placed on a full-time basis with a permanent staff to be subsidized by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. "That simply isn't true", Schoepe declared. "I never made such a statement. Neither did the Industry Committee. I have not suggested the Associated Chambers be reorganized to be subsidized by any government agency. In fact, I am against government subsidization of Chambers of Commerce and have voted against city subsidy for the Anaheim Chamber. If reorganization of the Associated Chambers is planned, I would favor making it independent of the Board of Supervisors." Schoepe said the Santa Ana paper attributed to him a "mythical" Associated Chambers which would have as primary purpose (Continued on Page 4) 2 LICENSE PLATES REQUIRED ON ALL MOTOR VEHICLES Two license plates are required on your car, one on the front and one on the rear according to the California Vehicle Code. "This law applies to all makes of automobiles registered in California," declared Patrol Commissioner B. R. Caldwell, "and drivers of California cars with only one plate are subject to enforcement action." The following rules were listed in connection with the installation of California license plates: 1. Two plates must be securely fastened to the vehicle, one in front and one on the rear. 2. They shall be mounted not less than 12 nor more than 60 inches from the ground in a position to be clearly visible. 3. The legibility of the figures shall not be impaired by any foreign material covering the plate. 4. The plates must be mounted on the vehicle for which they were purchased. 5. Motorcycles, power cycles and trailers are required to have Work During Year A record total of $26,026,618.55 of state gasoline tax revenues has been apportioned to 324 cities in California for street work during the current fiscal year. State Director of Public Works Frank B. Durkee has announced. Last year's amount, the previous record, was $24,085,255.42. The total apportionment to Anaheim for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, was $101,350.79. The gas tax given to cities is the revenue from five-eighths of a cent per balloon out of the state gasoline taxes paid by highway users and is apportioned by the State Division of Highways according to law on a population basis. Although these city street projects financed with state gas tax funds require state approval, Durkee pointed out that in actual practice it is a matter of close cooperation between State and local officials to obtain maximum benefit from the funds in terms of service to traffic. YMCA SWIM SCHOOL The Anaheim YMCA will hold a swim school from June 4 to 8 for intermediate swimmers. Classes will meet at the Anaheim High School pool. Each boy participating will receive five 45-minute lessons between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The swim school is open to any boy who meets the following two requirements: (1) be at least ten years of age; (2) must be at least an intermediate swimmer. Registrations will be taken at the Anaheim YMCA, 121 South Citron, the registration fee being $1.00 to cover instruction and pool usage. School Employees Organize Chapter Anaheim Chapter 54 of California School Employees Assn., held their regular meeting Wednesday evening of last week at Lincoln school at 7:30 p.m. This meeting was the session of the district council and the highlight of the business was the plans for the convention to be held at the Lafayette Hotel in Long Beach in July. Special guests were Paul Cook, Elementary School Superintendent; Chet Fowler, Principal Lincoln school; W. M. Ross, Principal Price school, and the following who are officers of the district council: Mrs. Betty McKinley of Fuleltron, state secretary and past district representative; Miss Ruth Whitcomb of Long Beach, editor of CSEA magazine and a board member of the Long Beach Chapter; Bill Zinn of Long Beach, advertising chairman of CSEA magazine; Fred O'Brien of Long Beach, past president of Long Beach Chapter; Everett Brown, Compton, District No. 3 representative, and Howard Lutz of Santa Ana, District No. 12 representative.