anaheim-gazette 1956-11-01

Altec Lansing Corp. Plant In Anaheim Nearing Completion W. B. Sheppard On TV Nov. 6 At Election Returns William B. Sheppard, vice president and manager of the Anaheim branch of Home Savings and Loan Association, will be seen on Station KTLA, Channel 5, Tuesday evening, Nov. 6, during the continuous telecast of election returns from the Los Angeles City Hall. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and continue uninterruptedly until 1:30 a.m. or later, if the results are not conclusive by that hour. Sheppard is expected to pay a tribute to Anaheim during the course of the telecast. First California returns to be aired will be snap tallies on the Eisenhower - Stevenson and Kuchel-Richards senatorial races and on Proposition 4. These will be followed by telephonic reports. With final architectural details confirmed, the new Altec Lansing Corporation plant in Anaheim is nearing completion. Partial occupancy of the structure is scheduled for early November, with full scale operations slated for January, 1957. The new plant and corporate headquarters, which will be Altec's third southern California facility, is being built by the Austin Co. at a cost estimated at $1,200,000. Many innovations are being incorporated in the construction of the plant, with certain presently undisclosed acoustic engineering features designed to make it one of the most advanced electronic and sound laboratories in the county. Altec Lansing Corporation, a recognized leader in the fields of sound and electronics, has worked closely with the engineers and architects of the Austin Co. to assure that the structure meets the stringent acoustic requirements necessary to the company's research and development efforts. Local Teacher Honored For Work Mrs. Barbara Walker, honoring making teacher of the Anaheim Union High School District, honored with a citation in recognition of services rendered for her outstanding contribution made to the program of the California Association of Future Homemakers of America at State Convention held at Elomar on Oct. 19-21, 1956. Mrs. Walker has been advancing of the Anaheim Chapter of the Future Homemakers and her students have been very active in the local as well as the state program. She is the first person to receive such a citation among the teachers of the state. Attending the convention was Mrs. Walker as representative of the Anaheim Union High School this year were Linda Hokerin, president of the Anaheim chapter; Buffie Story, secretary of the Anaheim chapter and Betty Benson, who served this past year as state treasurer. Several other Anaheim Unified High School girls have served as officers of the state association during the past few years. These include: June Hokensy Mackay, vice president in 1951-50; Barbara Galloway, president in 1951-52; Betty McIntyre, school leader in 1954-55; and Ben Benson, treasurer in 1955-56. Beginners Class For Adults To Begin Mon., Nov. I Sheppard is expected to pay a tribute to Anaheim during the course of the telecast. First California returns to be aired will be snap tallies on the Eisenhower - Stevenson and Kuchel-Richards senatorial races and on Proposition 4. These will be followed by telephonic reports on the various congressional races, state propositions one through five, and various county and local issues. Eleven huge tally boards, containing the names of candidates, have been constructed by KTLA to record the votes cast in the 48 states for president and U. S. senator. Leading candidates and other political leaders have been invited to appear on KTLA from the Los Angeles city hall. The public is invited to attend. Home Savings and Loan Association will sponsor the telecast. YMCA Fun Club Activities Begin This Saturday This Saturday, Nov. 3, will mark the beginning of the Anaheim YMCA Fun Club at Magnolia School. According to Steve Holden, boys' program secretary, these Saturday activities will be for all boys in the 4, 5, and 6th grades. Events included will be flag football, games craft work, chapel, movies and trips to points of interest. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 12 noon. All activities will center at the Magnolia School auditorium, located at the corner of Orange and Magnolia. A statement from Charles Bush, chairman of the boys' work committee, points out that this "Fun Club" represents an attempt by the Anaheim YMCA to serve the entire Anaheim community with good youth programs. Mr. Bush also points out that to insure the success of the program, parent help and cooperation will be gineering features designed to make it one of the most advanced electronic and sound laboratories in the county. Altec Lansing Corporation, a recognized leader in the fields of sound and electronics, has worked closely with the engineers and architects of the Austin Co. to assure that the structure meets the stringent acoustic requirements necessary to the company's research and development activities. Of particular interest to scientists and electronic engineers is the large anechoic chamber or "dead room" for the critical analysis and measurement of sounds. To assure complete sound separation, this anechoic chamber is independently supported below ground level through a 500 square foot opening in the foundation of the plant. A number of key employees from Altec's Beverly Hills and Los Angeles plants have moved to Orange County, re-locating in the Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Buena Park, Orange, Anaheim and Santa Ana areas. G. L. Carrington, president, said that if construction continues at its present pace, Altec plans to hire an office and plant staff for extensive training as a nucleus for the new facility during the month of November. Book Fair To Be, Held In Santa Ana One of the most important events of the Orange County Association for Childhood Education is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 8, in Washington School, 910 W. Anahurst, Santa Ana. Children's books will be displayed and sold while consultants will be present to assist in selecting suitable books for various age levels. Clyde Robert Bulla, author of "Squanto, Friend of the White Men", "Donkey Cart", "A Dog Named Penny" and others will be present to autograph books sold, as well as Taro Yashima, author of "Crow Boy", "Village Tree" and "Plenty to Watch". Administrator of schools, teachers, parents and friends are welcome to attend any of the meet- These include: June Hokens Mackay, vice president in 1950; Barbara Galloway, president in 1951-52; Betty McIntyre, son leader in 1954-55, and Ben Benson, treasurer in 1955-56. Beginners Class For Adults To Begin Mon., Nov. 1 Adult, beginners Square Dance classes will be offered by the Anaheim Park and Recreation Department starting Monday, No 12th, at 8 p.m. in the Western Junior High School cafeteria. The ten-week course will be instructed by James Enlow, who has been a caller-instructor since 1948. Mr. Enlow won the 1948 National Callers Contest which was held in Texas. Currently he is the caller for a square dance club in Long Beach and San Ana. Advance registrations are being taken at the Park and Recreation Office at 200 No. West Street. A least forty couples must enroll before the course can be offered. A registration will be charged for the ten-week course. For further information call KE 31312, Ext. 24 or 25 between a.m. and 5 p.m. Frank A. Cooper Claimed By Death Frank A. Cooper, 57 years old, a native son, Los Angeles being his home city and a resident of the state continuously, died very unexpectedly Sunday evening at his home, 718 S. Emily Street after a very brief illness. He was a piano tuner by trade and had made his home in Anaheim for 16 years. He is survived by his wife Olga R. Cooper; father, Joseph Cooper of Glendale; one son, Ray Cooper of Gardena; one sister; Mrs. Vera May Lewis of Los Angeles, and one grandson. Funeral services will be conducted from Hilgenfeld chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev. Roland W. Anderson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. will office-ate and burial will follow in Harbor Rest Memorial Park. A statement from Charles Bush, chairman of the boys' work committee, points out that this "Fun Club" represents an attempt by the Anaheim YMCA to serve the entire Anaheim community with good youth programs. Mr. Bush also points out that to insure the success of the program, parent help and cooperation will be imperative. Any dad interested in participating as a volunteer leader should contact the YMCA, KE 5-2165. A word of appreciation is due to Kenneth Nielsen, Sup. of Magnolia School, and the Board of Trustees for helping to make this Saturday morning program possible. Our Servicemen Pvt. Erwin F. Lettermann, 23, whose wife, Johanna, lives at 10339 Stanton Ave., Stanton, is a member of the 554th Antiaircraft Artillery Missile Battalion at Fort MacArthur. Assigned to the battalion's Battery A, Lettermann entered the Army in May of this year and completed basic training at Fort Lewis, Wash. Army PFC Frederick B. Frank, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Frank, 325 N. Pine St., Anaheim, is playing football at Fort Lewis, Wash., on the 2nd Infantry Division's 38th Regiment team. Frank is a truck driver in the regiment's Headquarters Company. He entered the Army in January 1955. Clyde Robert Bulla, author of "Squanto, Friend of the White Men", "Donkey Cart", "A Dog Named Penny" and others will be present to autograph books sold, as well as Taro Yashima, author of "Crow Boy", "Village Tree" and "Plenty to Watch". Administrator of schools, teachers, parents and friends are welcome to attend any of the meetings. EYE STOPPER is Pacific Telephone's recently completed business office at the intersection of Lemon and Chartres Streets. Contemporary styling is highlighted by a "space sweep" over-hang extending well over patio type entrance. Indirect lighting splashed interior hours for telepho 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THE ANAHEIM Vol. LXXXIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 T Medical Assn. Prexy To Speak To County Group DONALD A. CHARNOCK, M.D. Dr. Donald A. Charnock, president of the California Medical Association, will speak Tuesday night, Nov. 6, at a dinner meeting of the Orange County Medical Association at the Gourmet Restaurant, Disneyland. His topic will be "Medicine and the Public Welfare". A Los Angeles urologist, Dr. Charnock holds a number of committee appointments in the C.M.A., the American Medical Assolition of Services rendered and other outstanding contributions to the program of the Calira Association of Future Homemakers of America at the Convention held at Asister on Oct. 19-21, 1956. Ms. Walker has been advisor to the Anaheim Chapter of the Home Homemakers and her studies have been very active in local as well as the state局. She is the first person receive such a citation among teachers of the state. Pending the convention with Ms. Walker as representatives the Anaheim Union High School girls have served officers of the state association during the past few years. Include: June Hokenson by, vice president in 1949; Barbara Galloway, president in 1951-52; Betty McIntyre, song in 1954-55; and Betty heim, treasurer in 1955-56. Winners Class Adults To In Mon., Nov. 12 Task Corp. To Move To New Home This Mo. will recruit additional engineers, draftsmen and machinists from the Anaheim area when the company's $200,000 plant at 1000 E. Vermont Ave., Anaheim, is completed late this month, President E. F. Ward announced today. The 10,000 sq. ft. building, scheduled for occupancy within 30 days, will increase production capacity by 75 per cent, and will require a substantial addition to the company's work force. Ward said. Constructed to Task specifications, the new plant will enable the company to consolidate administrative, engineering and production facilities at one location, Ward said. Currently, Task's faciliities are spread over three locations, with the Technical Services Division at 13345 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, the Electro-Motive Division at 1840 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, and administrative, engineering and production at 253 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. Organized three years ago. Winners Class Adults To Join Mon., Nov. 12 beginners Square Dance will be offered by the Park and Recreation ment starting Monday, Nov. 8 p.m. in the Western High School cafeteria. Ten-week course will be led by James Enlow, who en a caller-instructor since Mr. Enlow won the 1951 Callers Contest which held in Texas. Currently he caller for a square dance in Long Beach and Santa dance registrations are being at the Park and Recreation at 200 No. West Street. At forty couples must enroll the course can be offered. Registration will be charged the ten-week course. For information call KE 3ext. 24 or 25 between 8 and 5 p.m. William S. Smith Passes Suddenly William J. Burroughs, a residents of Anaheim 15 years, residing at 1025 W. Broadway, died early Tuesday morning at the Orange County General Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Pennsylvania 69 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Edna M. Burroughs; one son, Kenneth W. Burroughs of Anaheim; one sister, Mrs. Katharine Baird of E. St. Louis, Ill., and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted at Hilgenfeld chapel today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. and interment will follow in Melrose Abby Memorial Park. MORE POSTAL DELIVERY According to an announcement by Congressman James B. Utt, (R-28th Dist.), city delivery will be extended in Tract No. 2715 located at the corner of Cerritos and Magnolia Streets in the southwest section of Anaheim, effective Nov. 5. This will provide postal delivery to approximately 63 family residences. A Los Angeles urologist, Dr. Charnock holds a number of committee appointments in the C.M.A., the American Medical Association and is a member of the American Board of Urology. Accompanying Dr. Charnock will be: Drs. Omer Wheeler, Riverside, and Arthur Varden, San Bernardino, C.M.A. district consultors; John Hunton, San Francisco, and Ed Clancy, Los Angeles, of the California Medical Association; and Gene Salisbury, San Francisco, of the Public Health League of California. Dr. Frederick T. Hunt, Santa Ana, president of the association, will preside at the 7 p.m. meeting. Organized three years ago. Task is engaged in engineering and fabricating electro-mechanical and hydrodynamic equipment, special electric motors and instrumentation. The company is nationally known for its accomplishments in designing and manufacturing aerophysics research equipment. Task-produced instruments are currently being used to measure forces and moments on wind tunnel models for virtually all new aircraft. Diverse accomplishments include the large Schlieren System for the So. Calif Cooperative Wind Tunnel at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. Task is also engaged in technical services for a variety of customers, including Lockheed, Douglas, Convair and the military services. Broadway P-TA Names Committees The Broadway P-TA meeting Tuesday night of last week, the first meeting of the new school year, was well attended. Mrs. Cruz Sandoval, president had a short business session and introduced the new board members, who are: Recording Secretary, Mrs. George Bell; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Ward Erickson; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Roy Pina; Treasurer, Mrs. E. F. Arciaga; Auditor, Roy Pina; Publicity, Mrs. W. L. Armengout; Membership, Mrs. C. H. Browning; Hospitality, Mrs. Donald Maus; Ways and Means, Mrs. Harry Rickett; Magazine and Emblems, Mrs. Clark Brown, and Music and Art, Mrs. Paul Sanford. Principal James G. Hull presented the teaching staff indentifying each with his or her grade. Paul Woodworth, fourth grade. LABOR LEADER CRATS—James Davis labor leader, second Orange County Democrat of U.S.Sen. Thomas O'Neill others left to West Anaheim Bank Of America Start Contest 90 There's a free $50 saving count at Bank of America's Anaheim branch waiting for body "penny wise" enough to it. Branch Manager Frank J. announced the start of a proguessing "Sunken Treasure" test when the branch open Nov. 9. He explained that undetermined number of pots will be immersed in an aquarium at the branch, and the $50 pins account will go to the son whose guess comes close to the actual number of pennies. Seven other prizes will be awarded. Second-best will win $25 savings account, and the sixth prizes will be three adult children's ticket book Disneyland. The contest will be open Nov. 23, when the pennies be dumped out of the aquarium counted, and the winners terminated. Notification of winner will be by telephone or by mail. Jones said everybody is eligible to enter the contest except H. of America employees and their families. Entry blanks may secured and filled out at the branch, 932 Euclid Avenue, during the period of the contest. Former Resident Passes at Ore.Hor Word has been received by of the recent passing of M. Elizabeth C. Dresser, a former resident of Anaheim, who was her late husband, Bernard Dr. paul woodworth,fourth grade MORE POSTAL DELIVERY According to an announcement by Congressman James B. Utt (R-28th Dist.), city delivery will be extended in Tract No. 2715 located at the corner of Cerritos and Magnolia Streets in the southwest section of Anaheim, effective Nov. 5. This will provide postal delivery to approximately 63 family residences. Federal Department of Agriculture forecasts the largest national calf trop of record this year. The Co. Business Office Indirect lighting, louvered windows and color splashed interiors highlight the design. Business hours for telephone transactions are from 8:30 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. P. O. SEKJNG HELP Applications for temporary Christmas employment are being received at the Anaheim Post Office from November 1 to 15 inclusive. Applicants must reside within the delivery district of the local post office and must be at least 18 years of age. Preference will be given to veterans, stated Marshall N. McFla, acting postmaster. Leafrollers reached damaging numbers in many Imperial Valley cotton fields in early August. Former Resident Passes at Ore. Home Word has been received by of the recent passing of M Elizabeth C. Dresser, a former resident of Anaheim, who, with her late husband, Bernard Drisner, owned the White Lily Bakery in this city. She passed away her home at 3634 N. E. 24th Avenue, Portland, Ore., at the end of 86 years. Mr. Dresser passed away in 1939. Survivors are a daughter, M L. J. (Catherine) Brady of Poiland; one son, Bernard H. Drisner of Long Beach; four sisters and four grandchildren. More Stars To Watch Stars galore! That was the word this week on Y-Day in Hollywood from Anaheim YMCA general secretary John E. Bertie as further details on the program for next Saturday were announced. Latest personalities who have promised to entertain more than 10,000 YMCA'ers from three states in the Hollywood Box variety show are Bob Crosby and his daughter Cathy, Gogi Grant, Natalie Wood, and also Gregor Peck, Hugh O'Brien, Collie Kids and the Twintones; all Muzzy Marcellino and his music group and the United States Marine Corps Band from El Toro. Stars already announced include Art Linkletter, who is enceeing the all day event for TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1970 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY lif. 11 Thursday, November 1, 1956 No. 22 GAZETTE Orange County Democrats For Kuchel LABOR LEADER HEADS DEMOCRATS—James Dawkins, Santa Ana labor leader, second from right, heads Orange County Democrats for re-election of U. S. Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel, of Anaheim. Others, left to right: Alphonso Bell, state GOP Chairman; Ray North, plumbers' union business agent, co-chairman of county committee; Henry Kerns, southland chairman for Ike and Dick; and Earl Adams, chairman of Kuchel's southland campaign. LABOR LEADER HEADS DEMOCRATS—James Dawkins, Santa Ana labor leader, second from right, heads Orange County Democrats for re-election of U.S. Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel, of Anaheim. Others, left to right: Alphonso Bell, state GOP Chairman; Ray North, plumbers' union business agent, co-chairman of county committee; Henry Kerns, southland chairman for Ike and Dick; and Earl Adams, chairman of Kuchel's southland campaign. West Anaheim Bank Of America Start Contest 9th There’s a free $50 savings account at Bank of America’s West Anaheim branch waiting for some “penny wise” enough to win. Branch Manager Frank J. Jones announced the start of a penny-saving "Sunken Treasure" contest when the branch opens on Nov. 9. He explained that an determined number of pennies will be immersed in an aquarium the branch, and the $50 savings account will go to the per-worth guess comes closest to actual number of pennies. Even other prizes will be added. Second-best will win a savings account, and the other prizes will be three adult and children’s ticket books to Maryland. The contest will be open until 23, when the pennies will pumped out of the aquarium, dated, and the winners defined. Notification of winners be by telephone or by mail. Mrs. said everybody is eligible after the contest except Bank America employees and their offices. Entry blanks may be filled and filled out at the bank, 932 Euclid Avenue, during period of the contest. Former Resident Presses at Ore. Home Hard has been received here since recent passing of Mrs. Beth C. Dresser, a former tenant of Anaheim, who, with late husband, Bernard Drescher, Process Of Recording DDD Phone Service On TV Friday Eve., 7 O’Clock With nationwide Direct Distance Dialing a little over two-months old for PRospect - 4 telephones, local residents will be able to get a close up of one of the major elements of the new service tomorrow evening, Nov. 2. Television cameras will move into the heart of Pacific Telephones' huge Van Nuys Accounting Center to tell the story of the final step in DDD. Slated for KTTV (Channel 11) at 7 p.m., "Success Story," will take viewers through a maze of electronic tabulating machines that determine automatically who talked to whom and for how long. Introduction of DDD locally on August 19 is for 2000 individual and 2-party Prospect-4 customers set into motion automatic machine accounting equipment to keep tab, electronically, on calls dialed across the nation by Anaheim customers. The information is recorded on a reel of tape which in turn is sent to the Van Nuys accounting center for processing. There the facility processes miles of paper tapes which flow from special bunch recording devices in telephone switching centers such as the central office at 217 North Lemon Street. A reel of tape about the size of a bicycle wheel can hold all the required billing information for as many as 25,000 individual telephone calls. During the accounting process, punched data is converted first to IBM cards, then to neatly printed customer statements—all automatically. at a cost of more than a million dollars. All Anaheim telephones are slated for nationwide dailing by mid-1957. Anaheimers Win Many Prizes At Ralphs New Store Thousands upon thousands of visitors to Ralphs new Anaheim store in the Broadway-Orange County Shopping Center, at Euclid near Santa Ana Freeway, registered for the free prizes, one of the special features of the gala opening celebration on Oct. 11, 12, 13 and 14. Eighty-six winning names were taken from the giant bin in a public drawing at Raichs Anaheim Store on Sunday evening, Oct. 23, but not one of the winners happened to be present for the thrill of hearing his name called out. They called Mrs. Donna Locker, 540 W. Rosslyn Ave., Anaheim, that she had won the Admiral Freezer-Refrigerator, which was on display at Ralphs Anaheim Store as well as at King’s Furniture and Appliances. Winners of the other prizes are being notified by mail. They include the following from Anaheim: S. W. Masberger, 311 E. North St., Mrs. J. C. Emmons, 546 S. Palm St., six rattan chairs; Mrs. Ida V. Sandoval, 504 E. Adele St., Broil-Quick broiler; Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, 11362 Loa Former Resident Presses at Ore. Home Card has been received here the recent passing of Mrs. Beth C. Dresser, a former agent of Anaheim, who, with late husband, Bernard Dresnied the White Lily Bakery in its city. She passed away at home at 3634 N. E. 24th Ave. Portland, Ore., at the age of years. Mr. Dresser passed in 1939. Invitors are a daughter, Mrs. (Catherine) Brady of Portone son, Bernard H. Dresnied Long Beach; four sisters our grandchildren. Tomorrows TV show will enable viewers here to get an inside look at one of the largest installations of its kind on the west coast. It was completed two years ago. Our Stars To Entertain YMCAers This galore! That was the first week on Y-Day in wood from Anaheim YMCA secretary John E. Bertch, other details on the program next Saturday were announced. Most personalities who have needed to entertain more than YMCA'ers from three in the Hollywood Bowl show are Bob Crosby and daughter Cathy, Gogi Grant, de Wood, and also Gregory Hugh, O'Brien, Collins and the Twintones; also Marcellino and his musical and the United States Marriors Band from El Toro. It is already announced in Art Linkletter, who is emitting all day event for the ninth straight year. Comedian Jerry Lewis and Disc Jockey Dick Whittinghill. There will be last minute additions to the star list. Also on tap is the UCLA-Stanford football game in the afternoon at Memorial Coliseum. And 2300 youngsters under 10, those too young to enjoy football, will view Gary Cooper in "Friendly Persuasian", and Disney's "Beaver Valley," and Dragon Along", at the Fox Beverly Hills Theater. Comedian Doodles Weaver is scheduled to appear at the latter event. The youngsters may see some of the U.S. Olympic team athletes. All who attend Y-Day will receive box lunches. Tickets are $2.75 for Y-members and $3.25 for non-members. Our Servicemen Specialist Third Class John F. Swint, son of John F. Swint, 707 W. North, Anaheim, is a member of the Japan Overseas Signal Battalion in Japan. Swint entered the Army in November, 1954, and is assigned to the battalion's Company B. He was graduated from Anaheim Union High School in 1954. His mother, Mrs. Tina Swint, lives at 1303 S. Claremont, Anaheim.