anaheim-gazette 1956-12-27

Notices for Car License in Mail Six million vehicle registration statements are in the mail today for delivery to California motorists. They are ready for submission by registered car owners at over 400 service points in the state, including 120 Department of Motor Vehicles permanent offices, 125 temporary stations in metropolitan area banks, places served by travelling registration crews, and auto club and association offices authorized to serve their members. Official opening of the application period is January 2, and fees may be paid without penalty through Monday, February 4. Renewal insignia for 1957 features a reflectorized red sticker to be attached to the rear license plate. Paul Mason, Director of Motor Vehicles, asks all owners to read the cards carefully to check accuracy of name and address, and description of the vehicle. He urges each applicant to help speed the department's service by typing or printing his name and address on the blank lines of the right hand stub of the familiar statement card. He warns that the stub must not be detached from the main body of the card. He pointed to the bank service which starts January 2 as an outstanding contribution for the convenience of the public. Renewals at the bank stations, he emphasized, are limited to applications. Anaheim Men on C.I.F. 1956 Teams The Helms All-Southern California Board of Football has made its 20th annual pigskin selection and included in the list of candidates named are several men from Anaheim Union High School football team. Unable to choose between Mickey Flynn of Anaheim and Randy Meadows of Downey, the board of sports journalists making the selection figured there would be no problem picking between the two men following the C.I.F. playoff game in which the stars faced each other. At the conclusion of the game the picture was more clouded than ever, so the two were named to share the position as back. Mickey Flynn was named to the first team as a back, as was Joe Avitia. Both are seniors. Named as a second team member was Gary Frederick, to the position of end. Gene Morford was named to the tackle spot on the third team. Both men are also seniors. All C.I.F. players will gather at Helms Hall on Saturday morning, Jan. 12, for the 20th annual Board of Football awards program. Clare Van Hoorbeke, coach of the Anaheim team, is one of two coaches to get recognition for work done with their teams, the other being Winston Tucker of Van Nuys. LOCAL AREA He warns that the stub must not be detached from the main body of the card. He pointed to the bank service which starts January 2 as an outstanding contribution for the convenience of the public. Renewals at the bank stations, he emphasized, are limited to applications which can be processed by submitting the fees with the pre-punched statement cards mailed by DMV. Persons who fail to receive statements are still responsible for their registrations, and may apply at regular DMV offices by presenting last year's cards or white slips. Local Resident Appointed as Test Pilot Anaheim resident, Thomas F. O'Brien, has recently been appointed as an Inspection Test Pilot with a major aircraft factory. A veteran of aerial combat in Korea, he will take the latest jet fighter planes as they come off the company's production line and put them through the final proof of flight test before turning them over to the U. S. Air Force. He lives with his wife Beverly and their two children, Danny and Kathy, at 915 N. Topeka Street. O'Brien, who served six years in the Air Force and rose to the rank of captain, flew transports and jet fighters with the Strategic Air Command, the Tactical Air Command, the Training Command, and the 5th Air Force in Korea, where he won the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with two clusters. He is now a member of the California Air National Guard. GAS COMPANY TO SPEND HUGE SERVICE SUM 1957 Clare Van Hoorbeke, coach of the Anaheim team, is one of two coaches to get recognition for work done with their teams, the other being Winston Tucker of Van Nuys. LOCAL AREA EMPLOYMENT AT ALL-TIME HIGH Manufacturing employment in the Los Angeles-Long Beach Metropolitan Area rose to an all-time high in November, Ernest B. Webb, California Director of Industrial Relations, announced today. The November total of 762,600 wage and salary workers was up 1,800 from the previous record established in October and 35,000, or 5 per cent, above November 1953. The gain from October reflected stepped-up hiring at automobile plants following model changes, and continued increases in aircraft and electrical equipment employment. These gains were partly offset by a seasonal loss in food processing and a labor dispute in rubber production. Annual Xmas Party For VFW Auxiliary Approximately 70 members and their families enjoyed the annual Christmas party of the VFW Auxiliary on Saturday evening, Dec. 15; at the VFW Hall on North Philadelphia Street. A turkey dinner and Santa Claus featured the evening of merriment, the "man with the white beard" passing out candy and gifts to the children. For the entertainment part of the evening, Nancy Gamble and Judy Cowsert played accordion duets and Christmas carols were sung by the group with Mrs. James Ryan accompanying at the piano. The hospital chairman and two members joined members of the Fullerton Auxiliary in decorating local officials as the traffic neer and police and fire officers reached permitting collapses to be located at the superseded places, it is expected to nate an obstacle to the free flow of traffic and promote local activity. It is believed that generally relocating of boxes should be financed to business sections when changes to be made in residence areas. New President Named to Fair Board Ralph P. Maskey of New Beach has been named as president of the Board of Directors of the 32nd District Agricultural Society, Orange County Frank V. Crane has served as president for the past three years and had requested that he be leased from the position, upon the new president named. With the emphasis on ythe Orange County Fair has expanding each year in number exhibits and attendance. Many improvements have been made since the fair board chased the abandoned Armyracks near Santa Ana, which includes the original 173 acres land and 120 barracks. The mer gymnasium has been remodeled, a new commercial building has been erected, new landscaping has been done mire is being planned, roads have been built into the fairground turnstile and gates have been built and a general clean-up gram has been carried out. state has assisted greatly wthe improvements. GI INSURANCE DEADLINE DEC. 31 For veterans who have taken advantage of government insurance it will become a thof the past on Dec. 31. This plies even to those recently charged ex-servicemen who otherwise have had 120 days GAS COMPANY TO SPEND HUGE SERVICE SUM 1957 As part of the highest budget ever planned for any one year of its 46-year history, Southern Counties Gas Company has earmarked $3,845,005 to be spent in 1957 to serve customers in Orange County, Justin M. Kennedy, division manager, announced today. At the same time Kennedy reported the firm expects to add 18,000 new customers in the county in 1957. Both budget and number of customers expected to be added are the second highest for any one of the firm's eight operating divisions. Only the firm's eastern division—headquartered at Pomona—has greater totals projected. Largest item on the 1957 budget, $3,405,005—or 88 per cent of the total—is for connecting and servicing new customers in this area. Another major item, $374,000, has been set aside for replacement of older mains and services. In addition, Kennedy said, the company expects to spend substantial sums of money to cover its day to day operations in this area. Throughout its system, the utility expects to spend $24,406,000 in 1957 and add 57,000 new customers, Kennedy said. Downtown Mail Boxes May Be Relocated—PM The mailbox at street corners congested areas may be on the way out in many cities. Regional Director Verne Scoggins of the Post Office Department said today, Scoggins hastened to add that mail collection boxes will be continued, but as a safety measure is planned to relocate many of the boxes away from intersections. The postal official said present traffic conditions often make it hazardous for postal vehicles to take collections from boxes at intersections and the trucks frequently delay traffic and block pedestrian crossings. He said the suggested plan is to relocate collection boxes to curbside spaces normally used for parking where postal vehicles could stop momentarily for the pick-ups. The trees include fire-hydrant zones, loading and other such areas. Postmasters will be instructed determine the possibilities of plan by conferring with such officials as the traffic engineer and police and fire chiefs. A mutual agreement can be reached permitting collection sites to be located at the suggest-places, it is expected to eliminate an obstacle to the free flow traffic and promote local safe-ness. 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THE ANAHEM Vol. LXXXIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 ROSE PARADE ROUTE—Here is the route of the Pasadena Tournament of Parade which starts 9 a.m., New Year's Day. The map, prepared by the Auto Club of Southern California, also shows tow car locations and ambulance and first stations. Arrival times at main intersections are as follows: ELLIS ST. & SO. ORANGE GROVE AVE... 9:00 A.M. COLORADO ST. & SO. ORANGE GROVE AVE... 9:08 A.M. COLORADO ST. & FAIR OAKS AVE... 9:22 A.M. COLORADO ST. & MARENGO AVE... 9:29 A.M. COLORADO ST. & LOS ROBLES AVE... 9:35 A.M. COLORADO ST. & LAKE AVE... 9:50 A.M. 500,000 CARS EXPECTED AT ROSE PARADE Rose Parade Bus To Run from Here Metropolitan Coach Lines will provide special motor coach service from Anaheim to the "Tour" Hiway CommisMay Relocate Miles for Free 500,000 CARS EXPECTED AT ROSE PARADE Some 500,000 automobiles, with about 1,500,000 passengers, are expected in Pasadena on New Year's Day for the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl football game, the Automobile Club of Southern California, reported today. To keep traffic problems to a minimum, the club urged motorists to pool rides and to give their utmost co-operation to the 1,500 policemen who'll be on duty. Pasadena Police Chief Clarence H. Morris reports that more than 1,000 officers have been temporarily added for the special event. Morris, who has had first-hand experience with the parade for more than two decades, said that the huge number of visitors to the parade has been about the same since the end of World War II. Meanwhile, the auto club is again readying its emergency service patrol for the big day. As it has for the past 31 years, the "Good Samaritans of the Highway" will be on hand to help motorists in distress and to aid parade vehicles which encounter last-minute difficulties. To all motorists who intend to see the New Year's day classic, the club suggested the following precautions: 1. Start early and plan the best route from your home. 2. Don't subject ill persons to the excitement of the parade. 3. Make sure that auto equipment is in good working order. 4. Be certain to turn off the car radio and lights before leaving the vehicle. 5. Don't forget to get gas, oil. Rose Parade Bus To Run from Here Metropolitan Coach Lines will provide special motor coach service from Anaheim to the "Tournament of Roses" parade on January 1, arriving in Pasadena on time for the parade at 9:10 a.m. Passengers may board the Metro buses at the regular station stop at 6:06 a.m. and 6:33 a.m. Further information may be obtained from bus operators, passenger agents and at all company terminals. Changes Made At Office of Highway Patrol On Friday, Dec. 28, 1956 the following changes in Orange County Highway Patrol personnel are being announced: Donald A. Kipp is transferred to the San Bernardino area. Officer E. E. Boswell will report to the Orange area from the West Los Angeles office and Officer H. E. Knapp, Jr. from the Norwalk office. In addition "two cadets from the California Highway Patrol Academy are being assigned; Officers Thomas F. Mulligan and Larry R. Piatt. Officer Kipp was assigned to this area from the Academy on March 23, 1956. With the above changes the present strength of the uniformed personnel is 51 traffic officers and five sergeants. HOME SAVINGS ASSETS INCREASED BY $129,962,061 Home Savings and Loan Association's assets increased by $129,-962,061 and reserves rose by $10.- INSURANCE HEADLINE DEC. 31 veterans who have not been advantage of government service it will become a thing past on Dec. 31. This appeal to those recently discharged ex-servicemen who would wise have had 120 days aft-preparation to sign up for a government policy, according to Liebermann, Orange County Bans Service Officer. The deadline for signing up for final Service Life Insurance persons who are just out of service is the final stroke old year. All applications, with the proper premium, be postmarked before mid-Dec. 31. Moremore, at this year's end static indemnity — the so-called "free insurance"—also terrifies for all servicemen. explained that in lieu of insurance-free or premium-paid-government is substituting a set of indemnity benefits, including Social Security pay forORS, for which servicemen automatically be docked from paychecks like everyone. government is going out of insurance business, as far as policies are concerned. The veterans to whom any kind of government insurance can need after this year are those found to have served disabilities, and who probably not get commer-surance for that reason. Mabel Eunice Pool Passes on Sunday Mabel Eunice Pool, born in N. Dakota 69 years ago, coming to Anaheim 34 years ago and who had lived here continuously, her home being at 503 N. Philadelphia St., died Sunday evening at her home after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her husband, John J. Pool; six daughters, Mrs. Claire E. Ozbun of Santa Ana, Mrs. Carol E. Wedin of Garden Grove, Mrs. Grace A. VanVerst and Mrs. Joyce A. Dunton, both of Anaheim, Mrs. Gladys I. Doepke of Fullerton and Mrs. Jacqueline Y. Hiserodt of Redlands; one brother, Arthur Crow of Hanford, Calif.; ten grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Hilgenfeld Chapel today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. Rev. Carl L. Cox, pastor of the Crescent Avs., Southern Baptist Church, will officiate and interment will follow in Melrose Abbey cemetery. What is now the state of Maine was the first American region to build a church. HOME SAVINGS ASSETS INCREASED BY $129,962,061 Home Savings and Loan Association's assets increased by $129,-962,061 and reserves rose by $10,-457,437 during the 12 months ending Dec. 1, 1956, according to the annual report released today by Howard Ahmanson, president. Total assets on Dec. 1 reached a new all-time high of $423,145,-866, continuing Home as the largest savings and loan association in the United States. Ahmanson disclosed. At the same time, reserves totaled $38,493,336, also the nation's largest. During the year, Home acquired through purchase the Pasadena Savings and Loan Association, with assets of $82,000,000, and the Savings and Loan Association of Anaheim, with assets of $21,-000,000. Branches were added in Pasadena, Anaheim, Garden Grove and Buena Park. Ahmanson said Home now has 170,00 savers on its books in 14 offices in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Real estate loans outstanding total $377,413,379, of which $263,-000,000 is in government-insured GI and FHA loans, largest such portfolio in the United States. Ahmanson added. Garden Club Meets For Christmas Party Anaheim Garden Club the spacious home of Mrs. Schmid at 9731 So. East St Christmas party: The room gay with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and sparkling rangements. Co-hostesses Mrs. Schmid were Mrs. Kane, Mrs. J. E. Craddo, Mrs. Bessie Christensen. The president, Mrs. Ralph called the roll, the member swering with helpful sugars for Christmas. Mrs. D. C. Toms re- thought for the day, an poem by her mother, Mrs. Seitz, "Christmas Men Also story of the birth of Christ Child from the Bible read. The guests introduced Mrs. Myrl Marsh, Mrs. Thomas from Ohio and the ed guest, Mrs. Emma Schubank. Serving at the beautiful pointed tea table were Focht and Mrs. Bradford. The exchange of gifts commenced afternoon of galley. N TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY Calif. 11 Thursday, December 27, 1956 LIBRARY No. 30 Bank of America To Provide Space For Sale Car Tags Anaheim branch of Bank of America, at 150 East Center St., will be one of the cooperating banks in making space available in their building for the applying for 1957 car licenses, it was announced by Richard W. Gay, manager. The service will be available during regular banking hours from January 2 through February 4 in temporary bank stations staffed by Department of Motor Vehicle personnel. Renewals for all types of vehicles, except motorcycles, will be processed there. Owners recording transfers, new car buyers and persons who do not receive statement cards by mail are advised to visit Department of Motor Vehicle offices, as banks will process only pre-punched card renewals. Shortly after Christmas pre-punched 1957 registration cards will be mailed to owners. These should be brought in at the time of paying license fees, and validated stubs should be kept by March of Dimes To Aid Local Polio Victims Workers in the annual March of Dimes were poised today for the start of Orange County's annual fund drive to fight polio. Under the general county chairmanship of Arthur R. McKenzie, Cosfa Mesa police chief, the 1957 March of Dimes will get under way next week, and continue to the end of January. Mest communities are already organizing for an all-out push for funds to finance the care of local polio victims, which include 105 new ones in 1956, added to those of former years. Indicating the heavy financial burden of the home-care program sponsored by Orange County Chapter, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, it was necessary to call upon the national organization's emergency fund this year for $63,250, to make up for lack of funds here to meet the needs of local victims. Besides that deficit, the Orange County chapter starts the new Hiway Commission May Relocate 2.8 Miles for Freeway The California Highway Commission announced today that it is considering the adoption of a freeway routing for the relocation of 2.7 miles of State Highway Route 182 in the cities of Santa Ana and Orange and in Orange County. State Highway Engineer G. T. McCoy has recommended a route which would extend easterly from a proposed interchange with the Santa Ana Freeway approximately along the southerly city limit of Orange, midway between La Veta and Fairhaven Avenues, to an interchange with the adopted freeway routing for State Sign Route 55. McCoy told the Commission that the proposed relocation of State Highway Route 182, which now follows Chapman Street in Orange, would in effect be an easterly extension of the freeway route adopted in 1955 for State Sign Route 22 (Garden Grove Freeway). The recommended relocation of Highway Route 182 as an extension of the Sign Route 22 freeway routing, McCoy said, would permit future development to full freeway standards, which could not be accomplished on the Chapman Street location. A public meeting was held in Santa Ana on Oct. 25, at which the recommended route and possible alternate routes were discussed. McCoy was requested to communicate with the city councils of Orange and Santa Ana and the Orange County Board of Supervisors regarding the necessity for the commission to hold a public hearing on the matter before taking further action to adopt a car buyers and persons who do not receive statement cards by mail are advised to visit Department of Motor Vehicle offices, as banks will process only pre-punched card renewals. Shortly after Christmas pre-punched 1957 registration cards will be mailed to owners. These should be brought in at the time of paying license fees, and validated stubs should be kept by motorists as registration certificates. Duplicates will cost an extra two dollars. The 1957 renewals are reflectorized stickers, in place of metal tabs used formerly, and are made of strong tape with adhesive. The use of the new type stickers saves taxpayers' money, makes mounting easier and decreases possibility of theft. Colored red with black letters and numerals reading "California 1957", they measure 1½"x1¼" and carry instructions for mounting on the back as well as on the cellophane envelopes in which they are issued. Unemployment at Lowest Point Since World War II Lowest November unemployment in California since 1952 and the highest employment for that month on record was reported today by two state agencies. H. W. Stewart, Director of the Department of Employment, stated unemployment was up from the postwar low of 102,000 in October to 134,000 in November. This was the lowest November unemployment since the end of World War II, except for 1952 when 131,000 were without jobs. Unemployment this November constituted 2.3 per cent of the labor force, the lowest November ratio on record for a peace-time period. Ernest B. Webb, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, reported total employment in California of 5,595,000 was a November record, exceeding the Indicating the heavy financial burden of the home-care program sponsored by Orange County Chapter, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, it was necessary to call upon the national organization's emergency fund this year for $63,250, to make up for lack of funds here to meet the needs of local victims. Besides that deficit, the Orange County chapter starts the new year with $65,806 in unpaid bills confronting it, virtually all of this being owed to hospitals for care of patients. In view of the obligations both financial and physical, now facing us, it is vitally necessary for us to exert every effort to get the county's polio situation on a more sound footing this year," said McKenzie, in rallying workers for the kickoff of the March of Dimes. The coming drive will be featured not only by individual effort and the usual distribution of containers to receive donations, but also by special events. Two major benefits already scheduled are the Associated Riding Club breakfast at Sunny Hills Reach Fullerton, on Jan. 20, and a Variety Show to be staged in Costa Mesa by the Dorothy Jo Studio of Corona del Mar. Orange County Hits New High In Population Population of Orange county hit a new high of 517,300 people for Jan. 1, 1957, California Taxpayers' association estimated today. Number of people in the county increased by 90,900 or 21.3 per cent from the 426,400 population of the county on Jan. 1, 1956. Since the April, 1950, federal census population of 216,224 the county has grown by 301,076 people, or 139.2 per cent, the Cal-Tax estimates show. Basis of the state-wide Taxpayers' association figures is numbers of children in the elementary schools in the county—both public and parochial. Population of the 15 counties Garden Club Meet For Christmas Party Anaheim Garden Club met in the spacious home of Mrs Alice Schmid at 9731 So. East St. for its Christmas party. The rooms were day with a beautifully decorated christmas tree and sparkling arrangements. Co-hostesses with Mrs. Schmid were Mrs. T. F. Jane, Mrs. J. E. Craddock and Mrs. Bessie Christensen. The president, Mrs. Ralph Focht, called the roll, the members answering with helpful suggestions for Christmas. Mrs. D. C. Toms read theought for the day, an original poem by her mother, Mrs. Nellie Witz, "Christmas Memories." Also story of the birth of the christ Child from the Bible was read. The guests introduced were Mrs. Myrl Marsh, Mrs. Jane Thomas from Ohio and the honor-guest, Mrs. Emma Schultz of Airbank. Serving at the beautifully appointed tea table were Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. Bradford Jones. The exchange of gifts completed a afternoon of galley. World War II, except for 1952 when 131,000 were without jobs. Unemployment this November constituted 2.3 per cent of the labor force, the lowest November ratio on record for a peace-time period. Ernest B. Webb, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, reported total employment in California of 5,595,000 was a November record, exceeding the year-ago level by 251,000, or 5 per cent. November employment was off 120,000 from October, reflecting seasonal cutbacks in agriculture and canning and a decline in home building. California's labor force, including both the employed, and unemployed wage earners able to work and available for work, was 5,729,000 in November, as compared to 5,817,000 in October, and 5,479,000 a year ago. Metro Coach to Run Race Track Bus, Start Dec. 16 Inauguration of special motor coach service from Anaheim direct to Santa Anita Park for the 20th annual winter racing season, Dec. 26 - March 11, was announced by Metropolitan Coach Lines. Metro coaches will depart from Anaheim station at 11:23 a.m. arriving at Santa Anita at 12:45 p.m. Post time is 1 p.m. Roundtrip fare from Anaheim is $2.97 including federal tax. Metro's race track service will operate on all racing days, with return trips scheduled not later than 15 minutes after the last race. Emily Irene Bedford Claimed by Death Emily Irene Bedford, 85 years of age, a native of Michigan who had resided in Anaheim for three years, residing at 1153 Hermosa Dr., passed away last Monday evening at the Anaheim Community Hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Phoebe Silverthorne of Michigan; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Two of the grandchildren, Mrs. Elnora Denham and Mrs. Kathryn Manning are residents of Anaheim. Funeral services will be held in Flushing, Michigan, on Friday at 2 p.m. with interment in the Flushing cemetery. Hilgenfeld Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.