anaheim-gazette 1956-06-28

Round trip to the moon? Not exactly, but Greyhound Driver Bert Prichard (center), might have made more than four such round trips if all his accident-free mileage were laid end to end in the moon's direction. Prichard, who lives in San Luis Obispo, Calif., estimates he has driven over 2,000,000 miles, all of it between San Francisco and San Luis Obispo. He is flanked by W. P. Haynie (left), Greyhound regional manager in San Francisco, and Robert E. Gocke (right), director of safety and personnel for Pacific Greyhound Lines. The occasion, a dinner meeting at which Prichard was awarded an inscribed mantle clock upon the completion of his twentieth accident-free year with Greyhound. LAW IN ACTION CONTEMPT OF COURSE Because the stakes are high—a person's life, his good name, his liberty—He can sometimes do the same for things that take place outside the court—like the disobedience of a court order. But much indirectly "Drinking Drivers Are A Menace" "Drinking drivers are a g ing menace on our highways. This statement was made LAW IN ACTION CONTEMPT OF COURS Because the stakes are high—a person's life, his good name, his liberty, or his property—court reams sometimes become supercharged with drama and anger. Despite the excitement, the judge has to be impartial and open-minded as to issues, evidence, parties, witnesses and lawyers. To fall in this may cause a case to be tried again or reversed on appeal. This makes a judge's job a hard one. For he must first keep order so that the facts go to the jury in a way to lead to sound, unprejudiced verdicts. The judge must also instruct the jury on the law, and decide what testimony goes into evidence. Meantime lawyers on both sides are duty bound to work with skill and vigor to protect their clients and to advance their cause. In this tense atmosphere some people break over the line and do things to upset the conditions of a fair trial. When this happens, the judge has "inherent" power—power that grows out of his hard job—to crack down and punish violators for "contempt of court." Within wide limits he can levy fines and give jail sentences on the spot—when the offense takes place before him. He can sometimes do the same for things that take place outside the court—like the disobedience of a court order. But such indirect contempt of court calls for hearings to prove that an offense has been committed. In California judges have fined or given jail sentences to protect the due administration of justice: For a juror or a lawyer for being tardy (one judge even fined himself for this). For impugning the judge's honesty, for a witness refusing to testify, for improper attempts to influence the jury or the court, for deceiving or taking advantage of the court, making personal attacks on the character and motives of the other side or its lawyer, for appealing to prejudices, and for referring to facts in court not admissable in evidence. For all of these things judges have punished people for contempt of court. Note: California lawyers offer this column for you to know about our laws. Tour America Hear It Sing By Judy Stone Last spring I drove across, and up and down the country, about 4,500 miles of country, and fell in love with America all over again. It was an unending thrill to travel across the land and discover what this country was and is and can be. I did not want to leave San Francisco, but I'm not sorry I did and learned of other places. You may talk about London and its pea soup mists, but I believe there is no more majestic sight than the billowing white fog rolling across a clear blue sky to hang heavy over the Golden Gate. No more comforting or heartbreaking sound than the muted, melodious cry of the foghorns from the Farallones to Bodena Bay. "Drinking Drivers Are A Menace" "Drinking drivers are a growing menace on our highways." This statement was made day by California Highway Control Commissioner B. R. C. well as he reviewed the accident and arrest reports for the incorporated areas covering first five months of 1956. With an increase of 13.2 percent in accidents involving drivers who had been drinking compared to a 10.7 per cent crease in all accidents, drink drivers are piling up a shadful record of death and injury. Caldwell continued. "Investigation indicates much of the driving while under the influence alcohol is the result of lack of realization of the hazards involved with such actions. Many times even a couple drinks will slow the reaction time to the danger point and the scene for a potential student," the Commissioner said. "Then when a tight situation curs requiring quick, positive thinking, and fast reaction avoid an accident, the drink driver is in trouble." "Don't Die, Drive Dry." If you drink, don't drive both good slogans well worth serious consideration by drivers. Vera L. Van Arnam Dies Saturday Vera L. Van Arnam, 49, a native of Oregon who had resided in California for 30 years and Anaheim for three years, died Saturday evening at the Santa Ana Community hospital after extended illness. Her home was at 7421 Red Gum Drive. She is survived by her husband, Harmon L. Van Arnam parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boardman of Bellflower, and brothers, Ray Boardman of Cadia and Bud Boardman of Bodena Bay. Last spring I drove across, and up and down the country, about 4,500 miles of country, and fell in love with America all over again. It was an unending thrill to travel across the land and discover what this country was and is can be. I did not want to leave San Francisco, but I'm not sorry I did and learned of other places. You may talk about London and its pea soup mists, but I believe there is no more majestic sight than the billowing white fog rolling across a clear blue sky to hang heavy over the Golden Gate. No more comforting or heartbreaking sound than the muted, melodious cry of the foghorns from the Farallones to Bodega Bay. Pick any route for the trip—and then you will want to try another one the next time. You can get tour suggestions and help from the American Express Company. They will make hotel reservations and sell you travelers cheques. I took a sig-zag, helter-skelter, friendship route. I had nothing but time, eagerness to see the country and the desire to visit old friends scattered from coast to coast. I got some travelers cheques, maps and insurance and took off in my little British car. The combination of foreign car, lone female driver and California license plates were an open sesame to the friendliest conversations all along the way. First I drove south for a lingering look at Monterey, Carmel and the rugged coastline of the Big Sur where Robinson Jeffers makes his home; then through the fertile, fruitful valleys; over the green twists and turns of the Santa Ana mountains to the purple-blue grandeur of the desert at twilight. Near Phoenix, I visited the curio shops of Scottsdale and felt the richer for meeting Lloyd Kiva, a young Indian designer whose fabrics reflect all the color and fire of his people. I was startled to see the exotic plants that bloom in the desert soil and stood awed alongside a giant cactus plant. That night we ate a Mexican barbecue on a rocky, bare and beautiful patio and joined nostalgically in some folk songs. I thought that I had never seen the stars gleam so brightly as in that black desert sky. While sightseeing, I ran into a Grand Canyon National Park delightful group of people on an American Express escorted tour of the Southwest. I admit that despite my solo adventuring, I rather envied their relaxation. Everything had been mapped out in advance for them. We had a long and pleasant luncheon discussion about escorted vs. unescorted tours. By the time you drive through the mountain passes of Colorado, tour through the craggy beauties of the Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs, you feel almost surfeited with scenery. The flat monotony of Kansas is somehow soothing and restful. There is time to mull over the excitement of the Southwest. Then up through the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, and a drive past sparkling blue lakes, pride of Minnesota; on to the rolling countryside and red farmhouses of Wisconsin. A ferry trip across Lake Michigan to Muskegon. A sense of accomplishment at the dirty, bursting vitality of Detroit, constant amazement at the richness of the land. And finally the home stretch, along the shores of Lake Erie, to New York, home of the United Nations. Try it yourself, I keep urging my friends. Try it and "hear America singing." Ernest B. Hosking Funeral Tuesday Ernest B. Hosking, long a crusan rancher in this area, passed away June 22 at St. Joseph hospital after a short illness. Born in Chicago, Ill., in 1877, he died at the age of 79. He had lived on the same range at 9862 Dale Ave., since 1903. Surviving are his wife, Ruth O. Hosking of Anaheim. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of Backs-Campbell & Kaulbae Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., Rev.-Roland Anderson officiating. Entombment was made in Fairhaven Mausoleum. Before the establishment of standard time on November 18, 1883, American railroads were using about 100 different standards of time. Ronnie E. Harris, 79, Passes Away Rollie E. Harris, 79, a native of Illinois who came to California in 1906 and living in the state continuously, died last Tuesday at the Orange County Hospital after an extended illness. For the last 12 years he has lived in Orange County and the family residence at present is at 2723 W. Olive St., Fullerton. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Y. Harris; two sons, Ernest C. of Anaheim and Everett Y. Harris of Banning; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Wuthrich of Huntington Park; one brother, Harry L. Harris of Anaheim; two sisters, Stella Filer of Anaheim and Zella Yoder of Barstow and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Hilgenfeld chaple tomorrow, Friday, at 10 a.m. Rev. Marvin Francine, associate pastor of Calvary Church of Placentia, will officiate and burial will be in Loma Vista Memorial Park. Officers Training Course Open to College Grads Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps announced that the Officer Training Course which is open to College Graduates will convene in September. Candidates for this course may apply now for either Ground or Aviation Duty. Those applicants who meet the high physical, mental and moral standards, and who are under 27 years of age, will be assigned to a Ten Week Officer Candidate Course at Quantico, Virginia. Upon completion of this course, Candidates are Commissioned as Second Lieutenants, U. S. Marine Corps Reserve. Ground Officers will remain at Quantico for a six month basic Officer Course before being assigned to a duty station. Aviation Candidates who complete the ten week course are sent directly to Pensacola, Florida for fifteen to eighteen months of Flight Training as student Officers after which they are assigned duty in one of the Marine Air Wings. Jessie M. Young, 68 Passes on Friday Jessie M. Young, 68, a native Texas who came to Anaheim many years ago and whose home been at 907 Chippewa Street, did last Friday afternoon at his home after an extended illness. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. C. S. Chandler and Mrs. C. G. Edwards both of San Jacinto, Mrs. H. F. Withers of Texas, Mrs. J. C. Bryan and M. E. R. Cawthon both of Anaheim one son, M. P. Young of Texas one sister, Mrs. R. L. Stockton Texas and ten grandchildren. Drinking Drivers Are A Menace" Drinking drivers are a growing menace on our highways." This statement was made to by California Highway Patrol Commissioner B. R. Caldwell as he reviewed the accident arrest reports for the unincorporated areas covering the last five months of 1956. With an increase of 13.2 per cent in accidents involving drivers who had been drinking as prepared to a 10.7 per cent increase in all accidents, drinkingers are piling up a shameful record of death and injury," Caldwell continued. "Investigation indicates much of the driving while under the influence of alcohol is the result of lack of awareness of the hazards involved with such actions. Many times even a couple of drinks will slow the reaction to the danger point and set scene for a potential acci-," Caldwell said when a tight situation oc-requiring quick, positive thinking, and fast reaction to an accident, the drinking driver is in trouble." Don't Die, Drive Dry," and you drink, don't drive" are good slogans well worthy serious consideration by all drivers. Sara L. Van Arnam Dies Saturday Sara L. Van Arnam, 49, a native of Oregon who had resided California for 30 years and inheim for three years, died today evening at the Santa Community hospital after an added illness. Her home was 21 Red Gum Drive. She is survived by her hus- Harmon L. Van Arnam; its, Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Caldwell of Bellflower, and two ers, Ray Boardman of Ar- and Bud Boardman of Bell- Can BIG things be Orange County's high school We think so. And we county's high school ards, good citizenship example, 107 Orange standing students w 1,744 certificates and couraging its future Bank of America se but local, too! FOURTEEN BRANCHES SERVING ORANGE COUNTY Local Truck Driver To Compete In State Driving Contest Robert W. Lutes, 202 Cliffrose, Anaheim, will be one of twelve southern California professional truck drivers who will compete in the statewide Truck Roadeo sponsored by the California Trucking Associations, Inc. to be held in Fresno on July 1. Lutes won the right to participate in this statewide event by winning third place in the tractor-heavy semi-trailer class of the Southern California Truck Roadeo held June 16 in Los Angeles. Competting against top drivers from throughout southern California, Lutes compiled the third was associated with the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society in Texas. Funeral services will be held in Waureka, Oklahoma and burial will be made in the family plot in the Hastings cemetery near Hastings, Oklahoma. Hilgenfeld mortuary is in charge of arrangements. A4 - Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, calif., Thursday, June 25, 1966 highest number of possible points by piloting his tractor-heavy semi-trailer through an exacting course requiring the highest degree of driving skill. Lutes is employed by Merrifield Trucking Company of Anaheim. Seal Beach Pier Open for Season Seal Beach Pier Sportfishing Landing, long popular with Anaheim anglers, is open for the season. Owners Merle Stockon and Art Lescher announced today that the 60-foot Nelch, skippered by Art Shankman, and the 59-foot Red Rocket, with Bob (Freckles) Baggett as skipper, are now making daily runs. The Nelch sails at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. to local fishing grounds for barracuda, calico bass and halibut. Shankman has been skipper of the Nelch for four years and prior to that, operated his own boat. Co en Fo S A BR RE LIN INS ings be expected of high school students? We think so. And we of Bank of America hope to encourage our county's high school students by rewarding high scholastic standards, good citizenship and individual achievement through our Southern California Achievement Awards Program. This year, for example, 107 Orange County young people were among the outstanding students who received a total of $22,100 in cash awards, 1,744 certificates and 572 engraved trophies from our bank. Encouraging its future leaders in this way is another example of how Bank of America serves Orange County. We're statewide, sure... but local, too! Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION