anaheim-gazette 1956-10-11

Katella Annexation Problem Draws Residents For Hearing Senator Kuchel Guest Of Honor At Associated C of C U. S. Senator Thomas H. Kuchel will be guest of honor and speaker for Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County at Anaheim's Disneyland Hotel Gourmet restaurant the night of Oct. 23. It will be one of the major addresses by the Anaheim-born "favorite son," who has 20 years of public service to his credit. Kuchel served as Assemblyman of the 75th District, then became State Senator. He left to enter U. S. Navy service in World War II, and was appointed State Controller on termination of his duty. California's "junior" senator since Richard Nixon became vice president of the United States, Kuchel early made a name for himself as one of the nation's outstanding solos. Ed Hall of Santa Ana, program chairman for the Associated, arranged Kuchel's visit and will introduce him. Because of the popularity of the favorite son, the Associated is certain to have a full house. Hall said. He urged immediate reservations. They can be made with Secretary W. H. Gallienne Public hearings were started on the proposed Katella Annexation last Tuesday evening when the City Council met with a large number of residents of that area who had crowded the council chambers to ask questions of the council members regarding the proposed annexation of some 803 acres southeast of Anaheim. Since a large number of protests were received late Tuesday, City Clerk Dene Williams asked that the council continue the hearings to give her time to check protest petitions against the Orange County Tax Assessors' rolls to determine the assessed valuation of property owned by the protestors. The total assessed valuation, exclusive of improvements but including lands on the public utilities rolls, is $391,751 in the area, stated the city clerk. Before the meeting was thrown open to the residents for questions and answers, the council members postponed the meeting until Oct. 23, after which the residents will still have an additional ten days in which to file protests with the city, according to law. Among the problems confronting the residents of the area was the question asked of councilmen of the actual increase of real estate taxes which the annexation would bring to the land owners. They were advised that the annexation would increase the taxes just under $1.00 per Brochure Outlining H. S. Bond Election Available Now To inform citizens of the Anaheim Union High School District of the facts connected with the proposed $6,000,000 bond election scheduled for Oct. 23, the Citizens’ Advisory Committee of the Anaheim Union High School District has issued a five-page mimeographed brochure for distribution. The brochure gives an accounting of the $3,000,000 in bonds voted April 5, 1955, indicating where and how this money has been spent under the direction of the Board of Trustees. It gives figures to show that buildings provided by this last bond issue still leave the district short of classrooms because of the unprecedented growth in pupil enrollment. Estimates are given of future enrollments through the school year 1958-59. These estimates are based on present enrollments and housing developments now under way or proposed for immediate construction. An outline is given of the proposed building program to be provided by the $6,000,000 bond issue after it has been approved by the voters of the district. Estimates are given of the probable increases in bonding capacity during the next several years and indicate that the $6,000,000 in bonds can all be sold by 1960. A calendar of proposed construction is also outlined. Citizens interested Broadway P-TA Start Year's Work Broadway Parent-Teacher Association board met at the home of Mrs. Cruz Sandoval, president, where plan were made for a get acquainted Rand general conference meeting to be held at the school on Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Further discussion featured the adopting of the budget. Mrs. C. H. Browning reported on the membership delve fo. 1956 and ways and means chairman Mrs. Rickets announced a hot dog sale to be on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Obey School Speed Zone, Warns HP Head Obey school speed zones and avoid killing our children, warns the California Highway Patrol. "There is a growing lack of obedience to speed limits in school zones," declared Patrol Deputy Commissioner Ross R. McDonald. "This failure to heed school zones can easily lead to a tragic traffic accident involving a school child. "Now that children are back to school it is well for every motorist to review the speed limits in school zones as required by the law." McDonald continued, "A top speed of 15 miles an hour is in effect when passing a school building or grounds while children are going to or leaving the school during opening or closing hours or during noon noon." Until Oct. 23, after which the residents will still have an additional ten days in which to file protests with the city, according to law. Among the problems confronting the residents of the area was the question asked of councilmen of the actual increase of real estate taxes which the annexation would bring to the land owners. They were advised that the annexation would increase the taxes just under $1.00 per $100 of assessed valuation over the present taxes paid the county. In answer to the question of the city plan and intent concerning possible rezoning of the area or parts thereof, the audience was told that the city had no definite plans at the present time. They advised the residents that the actual rezoning of portions of the area would rest in the hands of the residents themselves. The council members did admit, however, that they had an idea that the frontage properties on the busiest streets should be zoned commercially, citing as an example the frontages on both sides of Katella Avenue. They also said they hoped, if possible, to eventually find that area on the east side of the Santa Ana Freeway going to light manufacturing, while the west side of the freeway would probably be held to residential and commercial zoning. Mayor Charles A. Pearson told the residents that if they felt any section of the proposed annexation should remain residential, in all likelihood it would so remain. He explained, that in the city's thinking, residents would have better zoning protection under city rule that they would have under county zoning, the reason being that more concentrated interest in the actual development of the area by local lawmakers would be shown than by scattered county officials. Area Head Of Red Cross Meets With Local Chapter Mr. Wally Read of San Bernardino, area representative of Red Cross, met with the local mediate construction. An outline is given of the proposed building program to be provided by the $6,000,000 bond issue after it has been approved by the voters of the district. Estimates are given of the probable increases in bonding capacity during the next several years and indicate that the $6,000,000 in bonds can all be sold by 1960. A calendar of proposed construction is also outlined. Citizens interested may copy a copy of this brochure may pick one up at the administration office of any of the secondary schools in the district, at the Bank of America, Security First National Bank or the California Bank in Anaheim or at the office of the elementary schools in the Los Alamitos, Cypress, Savanna, Centralia and Magnolia districts. A brochure will also be mailed to anyone telephoning their request to the district office at KEystone 5-6031. Ralphs Offer Free Prize Dividends Quality Christmas gifts and sleek, modern dinnerware are attracting attention at the local Ralphs store, since Ralphs Grocery Co. announced free gold-tape dividends, in exchange for Ralphs new gold cash-register slips and no additional payment. "Shoppers in this area are certainly saving their slips," is the report from the manager of Ralphs store at 401 No. Loara St., Anaheim. "Hundreds of families have already made their reservations. We urge you to do likewise." All the Christmas gifts are impressive. The Red Riding Hood doll is nicely dressed and almost two feet tall. The stuffed toys are big and meticulously made... cuddly tiger in tawny colors and pert French poodle with approved "show cut". There's a handsome modern lamp in black and bronze finish, 25-inch tall, with 15-inch shade. The 10-piece cowboy outfit includes a real suede vest, leather holsters and a pair of shooting irons. Gifts must be reserved by Dec. 1, and "redeemed" by Dec. 15. The dinnerware comes in six decorator colors: Subtle Pink, "Now that children are back to school it is well for every motorist to review the speed limits in school zones as required by the law." McDonald continued. "A top speed of 15 miles an hour is in effect when passing a school building or grounds while children are going to or leaving the school during opening or closing hours or during noon recess periods." "This limit also applies when passing any school grounds which are not separated from the highway by a fence, gate or other physical barrier while such grounds are in use by children," he concluded. "Drivers must watch out for children anyplace, for children are apt to do the unexpected anytime." "Make every school zone and child, a slow down tip and help protect our children." Local Realtor Named to Office At the recent 52nd annual convention of the California Real Estate Association held in San Francisco, Miss Frances Backs, local realtor, was one of 26 regional vice-presidents elected to serve during the year. J. Mortimer Clark of San Francisco was elected as president of the 25,000-member state organization. H. Jackson Pontius of Pasadena was re-elected state secretary and Charles H. Brown, also of Pasadena, was re-elected treasurer. A burrowing gopher caused a 300-foot washout in an irrigation canal near Calexico, Imperial County. Area Head Of Red Cross Meets With Local Chapter Mr. Wally Read of San Bernardino, area representative of Red Cross, met with the local chapter on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the regular monthly meeting. He gave a very interesting talk to the 18 members assembled. Also appearing on the program were Odra "Chuck" Chandler and Dick Gay, who also made a talk. Reports of the various service groups were heard and now that vacation time is over, the production division will start their fall work. Mrs. Caroline Walsh of San Francisco, director of the Home Service Department of the American Red Cross for California, made her official visit at the Thursday morning meeting. She is visiting the county chapters and giving a report of the work of her department. Following announcements by the president, Miss Frieda Janss, a social hour was enjoyed. MARRIAGE LICENES ISSUED A marriage license was issued this week to Leonard W. Winney of 809½ No. Lemon St., and Paula Jean Lande of 717 Elder Street, both of Anaheim. BLOODMOBILE HERE DEC. 7 Anaheim will have the regular visit of the bloodmobile at the Ebell Club from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. PRESS CLUB AT SAJC Miss Barbara Kramp of Anaheim, a student at Santa Ana Junior College, has been named as assistant to Bill Glassman, of Santa Ana, president of the Santa Ana College Press Club. YEARBOOK EDITOR Miss Barbara Kramp of Anaheim, is editor-in-chief of the yearbook at Santa Ana Junior College. She was a former staff member of the Anaheim high school "Colonist", the local school yearbook. - 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT STATE ANAHEIM Vol. LXXXIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 Thursd City Council Awards Public Works Bids Tues. The first among several bids awarded by the City Council last Tuesday when they met in regular session went to the J. S. Barrett Co., at a cost of $47,515.12 for the contract to construct a sewer along Placentia Avenue from Katella Avenue to 350 feet north of Winston Road. Water Well Supply Company was awarded the contract for the drilling of two 16-inch water wells and appurtenant work in the vicinity of West La Palma Avenue and Citron Street and on the west side of Placentia Avenue, 600 feet south of Vermont Street. The bid was for $10,508.39. Construction of a 16-inch water line from Ball Road to Cerritos Avenue, on Lewis Street, was awarded Ledford Brothers at a cost of $10,260.40. Also let was the contract to the same firm for an 18-inch water line in Ball Road, from 620 feet west of Placentia Avenue, continuing with W. B. Sheppard New V. P.-Manager Home Savings Here Appointment of William B. Sheppard as vice president and manager of the Anaheim branch of Home Savings and Loan Association at 211 East Center Street was announced today by Kenneth D. Childs, executive vice-president. Sheppard replaces Robert S. Borden, who has been transferred to Pasadena as vice president and Bank of America To Open New Branch on Nov. Bank of America will open its new branch in West Anaheim in the Broadway-Anaheim Shopping Center on Nov. 9, it will announce today by Ira E. Ogden vice-president in charge of bank operations for southern California. The branch is opening in temporary quarters, Ogden explained in order quickly to provide additional banking service for the area. Plans call for construction of permanent quarters in the future, he said. This will be the second Bank of America branch to be opened in northern Orange County less than a month. On Oct. 2, the new West Fullerton branch will become the statewide bank 15th in Orange County. In addition, a new building for the existing Placentia branch was opened on Oct. 8. According to Ogden, banking services offered at West Anaheim branch will include savings and Construction. An outline of the proposed building to be provided by the bond issue after it has been approved by the voters of this brochure may pick the administration of any of the secondary districts at the America, Security First Bank or the California Anaheim or at the office elementary schools in the Los Cypress, Savanna, and Magnolia districts. It will also be mailed to phonehiring their request direct office at KEystone on the west side of Placentia Avenue, 600 feet south of Vermont Street. The bid was for $10,508.39. Construction of a 16-inch water line from Ball Road to Cerritos Avenue, on Lewis Street, was awarded Ledford Brothers at a cost of $10,260.40. Also let was the contract to the same firm for an 18-inch water line in Ball Road, from 620 feet west of Placentia Avenue, continuing with in Placentia Avenue from Ball Road to Katella Avenue. The contract price on this extension went for $11,690.91. Anaheim's new No. 3 Fire Station bid was awarded to R. L. Steinmetz Co., at a cost of $25,720.50. Located at 1500 Manchester Avenue, the new station will give protection to the south section of the city below Santa Ana Freeway. The new 1.4 kilovolt electric substation, to be erected on South Claudina Street near the present substation, contract was awarded to the Bechtel Co. of Los Angeles, second low bidder, at a cost of $209,300. The city engineer recommended the Bechtel bid on the grounds that the company had specified use of a better grade of electric cable, which would make the bid the best in his opinion. The Bechtel bid was $300 over that of the lowest bid submitted. Bids on two additional projects were called for at the Tuesday meeting, the first being the construction of the Clearbrook-Agate sewer lateral from a point in the existing line in Agate Street, 48 feet north of Niobe Avenue to Clearbrook Lane and easterly along Clearbrook Lane a distance of 605 feet. Also the bids will ask for the construction of the La Palma Avenue sanitary sewer from 104 feet east of Magnolia Avenue to 596 feet west of Magnolia Avenue. $44,900 in Prizes Offered Students By Bank of America Manager Richard W. Gay of Bank of America's Anaheim branch has taken an active part in the civic affairs of his community, and is now a member of the Rotary Club of Anaheim. He lives at 214 Evergreen, Anaheim, with his wife, Virginia, This will be the second Bank of America branch to be opened in northern Orange County less than a month. On Oct. 27 the new West Fullerton branch will become the statewide bank 15th in Orange County. In addition, a new building for the existing Placentia branch was opened on Oct. 8. According to Ogden, banking services offered at West Anaheim branch will include savings and checking accounts, check cashing, all types of loans and interbranch service connecting West Anaheim with all other branches in Bank of America's statewide system. Customer free parking will be available in the large community parking lot. Our Servicemen Pvt. Peter C. Van Benthuyser 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Van Benthuysen, 943 Hampstead, Anaheim, is scheduled to leave the U.S. on Oct. 13 for Europe as part of Operation Gyroscope, the Army's unit rotation plan. Van Benthuyser is a member of the 8th Infantry Division, which has been stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., and is replacing the 9th Infantry Division in Germany. He is a cannoneer in Battery C of the division's 45th Field Artillery Battalion. Army Pvt. Billy G. Wise, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wise, 2351 Coronet, Anaheim, recently began the second phase of six months of military training at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. Wise is receiving eight weeks of individual medical training at the fort's Brooke Army Medical Center. He recently completed eight weeks of basic combat training at Fort Ord, Calif. David M. King, chief disbursing clerk, USN, husband of the former Miss Rita M. Lynam of 411 E.Broadway, Anaheim, is serving in the disbursement office at the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, Santa Ana. Larry D. Inscore, son of Mrs. Helen Potter of 1151 W. Vermont Ave.; Jerrold A. David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. David of 511 N.W.Area. $44,900 in Prizes Offered Students By Bank of America Manager Richard W. Gay of Bank of America's Anaheim branch announced today that again this year the statewide bank is offering its Achievement Awards program, under which $44,900 in cash prizes are awarded annually to outstanding California high school seniors. Dick Gay said approximately 560 high schools with more than 125,000 senior students enrolled are expected to participate. In addition to 372 cash awards ranging from $25 to $1,000 there will be more than 5,000 trophies, certificates and ribbons. In the program's nine-year history, awards totaling nearly a quarter-million dollars have been made to more than 1,000 young persons. Winners may use the money for any purpose, but Dick said experience has shown that most of them defray college expenses with it. The program's purpose, he added, is to honor scholastic achievement and citizenship and promise of service to society. The selection process begins with the high schools themselves in February. School winners then advance to zone competitions in April. Final judging is held and top awards made in May. Four major fields of study are covered: science and mathematics, fine arts, liberal arts and vocational arts. Some 37,000 workers are needed to complete the Central Valley raisin harvest this season. Gra-Y Clubs Start Activities Saturday Fourth, fifth and sixth grade YMCA programs will begin this Saturday morning. Oct. 13, at Anaheim YMCA. According to Steve Holden, boys' program secretary, activities will start at 9 a.m., and will feature a showing of the latest Los Angeles Ram football movie, "Touchdown Parade". This is the beginning date of regularly scheduled Saturday activities for Gra-Y boys. All boys 9-12 years old are invited to attend and dads are especially invited for this first Saturday's program. According to Bill Fricker, chairman of the Gra-Y committee, plans for this years Gra-Y clubs will include a weekly club meeting at individual elementary schools, plus the Saturday morning program. Parents interested in helping organize a Gra-Y Club in their boy's school are urged to call the Anaheim YMCA, KE 5-2165. Parnts participation is an essential part of Gra-Y activities. Death Fri. Claims Robert Boston Robert Boston, 68 years of age, a native of England and a resident of California for 33 years, his home being at 4539 Maycrest Ave., Los Angeles, died suddenly last Friday enroute to a hospital. He is survived by one son, Kenneth Boston of Anaheim; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Holmes of Los Angeles and Mrs. Gladys Lewis of Encinitas; eight grandchildren and numerous relatives in England. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 o'clock at Hilgenfeld chapel. Rev. Paul H. Kugler, pastor of the Free Methodist Church, officiated with cremation following. IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE 11 Thursday, October 11, 1956 No. 19 Elementary Schools Show More Than 8700 Students Enrolled At Present Time Enrollment at the opening of Anaheim elementary schools on Sept. 11 showed 8600 students enrolled and since that time the enrollment has grown until it has now more than 8700 students, an increase of 1100 new pupils greater than the total enrollment at the close of the school year in June, 1956. Last year the combined tax rate for operations and bond payments were slightly more than $1.62 for each $100 of assessed valuation. This year it will be a fraction over $1.52, a drop of a little over ten cents. According to a report just released by school officials, the class sizes are average with some classes larger than average. School administrators are striving to maintain classes which will enable the teachers to give more individual help to students. Investment in Youth Assured Another Year of Operation The Board of Directors of Investment in Youth, Inc. announced today that the Kwikset Charitable Foundation has contributed $2400, which will operate for a year the youth center at 317 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. The announcement said that about 20 youth groups now are using the Investment in Youth buildings and grounds. Most of the groups meet on a weekly basis. Some 1100 persons per month, including members of Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Sea Scout units, and adults training for youth work, participate in organized activities at the youth center. The Board of Directors of Investment in Youth is composed of representatives from will be the second Bank of America branch to be opened in Northern Orange County in an month. On Oct. 22 New West Fullerton branch become the statewide bank's Orange County. In addition a new building for the ex-placenta branch was open Oct. 8. leading to Ogden, banking offered at West Anaheim will include savings and long accounts, check types of loans and inter-service connecting West with all other branches of America's statewide Customer free parking available in the large city parking lot. Peter C. Van Benthuysen, of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benthuysen, 943 Hampanaheim, is scheduled to the U. S. on Oct. 13 for part of Operation Glynn the Army's unit rotational Van Benthuysen is over of the 8th Infantry Division which has been stationed Carson, Colo., and is re- the 9th Infantry Division many. He is a cannoneer in C of the division's 45th Artillery Battalion. Pvt. Billy G. Wise, son and Mrs. Lloyd Wise, 2351 Anaheim, recently became second phase of six of military training at Sam Houston, Tex. Wise being eight weeks of in-medical training at the Brooke Army Medical He recently completed weeks of basic combat train-ort Ord, Calif. M. King, chief disbursing SN, husband of the former A M. Lynam of 411 E. Ayla Anaheim, is serving disbursing office at the Marine Corps Air Stanta Ana. D. Inscore, son of Mrs. Otter of 1151 W. Vermont Verrold A. David, son of Mrs. Paul A. David of Fire Early Tues. Believed Started From Cigaret A fire at about 3 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of H. H. Hall, 324 No. Jansa Street, this city is believed to have been caused by a burning cigarette left on the arm of an overstuffed chair. An estimated damage of $2000 was done. By the time the alarm was turned in, which aroused Mr. and Mrs. Hall when the smoke drifted into the bedroom where they were asleep, the ottoman, drapes and the living room wall were ablaze. Soon after the firemen arrived, the blaze was extinguished. MORE MAIL DELIVERY Another city mail delivery extension has been announced by Congressman James B. Utt. It will be extended in eight residential housing developments in the western and northwestern sections. This will provide postal de- of the community. livery to approximately 639 family residences. Letter Writing Week Oct. 7-13 National Letter Writing Week M. King, chief disbursing SN, husband of the former A. M. Lynam of 411 E. y., Anaheim, is serving disbursing office at the Marine Corps Air Staanta Ana. D. Inscore, son of Mrs. Lotter of 1151 W. Vermont errold A. David, son of Mrs. Paul A. David of Clementine; Robert D. son of Mrs. Nancy E. of 2235 Blanchard, and E. Pinchot, son of Mr. Melvin B. Pinchot of Paphiore Ave., all of Anagraduated from recruit Sept. 29 at the Naval Center in San Diego. being two weeks leave, is report to shipboard for service schools dependthe qualifications each constrated. Fri. Claims at Boston Boston, 68 years of age, of England and a resCalifornia for 33 years, being at 4539 MayLos Angeles, died sudt Friday enroute to a survived by one son, Boston of Anaheim; hitters, Mrs. Edna Holmes angeles and Mrs. Gladys Encinitas; eight grandand numerous relatives and services were conductday at 2 o'clock at Hilgenel. Rev. Paul H. Kugler, of the Free Methodist officiated with cremawing. Eisenhower Dinner Set for Wed., Oct. 17 The Anaheim Republican Women's Club are honoring the President's birthday by having an Eisenhower Stew dinner at the Optimist Club on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. In addition to the President's favorite stew, White House salad will be served. Honored guests will be Congressman and Mrs. James B. Utt, State Senator and Mrs. John A. Murdy, Jr., and Assemblyman and Mrs. Willard M. Hanzlik. Mr. Utt will be the principal speaker for the evening. The public is invited to the dinner which is being planned by Mmies. Geroge Alden, Claude Slack, Welsh Morningstar, Eva Boyd, Chester Klingle, William Rickle and James Carter. LOCAL RESIDENT ENROLLED Among the new students enrolling at Santa Barbara College of the University of California for the current fall semester is Joyce Marie Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester E. Wilson, 824 W. Water, Anaheim. Creation of a Kern County Wildflower preserve is being urged by a Pomona College botanist. Board of Education has called for bids to build parking, and/or bus loading facilities at the following schools: Palm Lane, Nutwood, John Marshall, Thomas Edison, Adelaide Price, Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, Lincoln, Loara and Cerritos. These facilities should be completed by the first of the year. Plans are also being drawn for a parking site at Horace Mann school, to be constructed at a later date. Letter Writing Week Oct. 7-13 National Letter Writing Week will again be celebrated in Anaheim during the week Oct. 7 to 13, Acting Postmaster Marshall McFie announced today. Commenting on the significance of National Letter Writing Week, Mr. McFie pointed out that each year since 1938 this event has been observed as a reminder of the real meaning of a personal letter. Emphasizing the traditional sanctity of the letter mail, McFie reminded Anaheim that one of the basic American freedoms is the uncensored transmission of their first class mail. It is the most valuable possession of the citizens of a free country. "We all know the human importance of letter writing," McFie stated, "the way in which it holds scattered families together, of giving comfort and love and news to all the people of the land. But its value is immeasurably greater than that. Its implications are almost infinite." We in America have the privilege of uncensored and unlimited means of communication. With this in mind, I urge all citizens of America to join me in this national celebration. Let's make National Letter Writing Week for 1956 the greatest ever."