anaheim-gazette 1957-04-04

More Committees For Scout Drive Announced Here Adolf Schoepe, general chairman of the Ahwahnee Boy Scout Camp Development Fund Campaign has announced additional committees to assist in this project. Camp Ahwahnee is located in the San Bernardino Mountains and the area Boy Scout Council is conducting a campaign to secure $185,000 in funds to develop the camp into a lasting camping and training center for present and future Scout generations. Gifts are progressing at a nice pace and enthusiasm is high among the workers who are spending much time and effort with the project. Walter Knott Chairman Walter Knott, founder of Knott's Berry Farm, is the chairman for the memorial gifts and foundations' committee. Wilson Phelps of Fullerton is his vice chairman. Members of the committee are: John L. Bovee, Jr.; Leo J. Friis and Atty. William P. Webb of Anaheim. C. Stanley Chapman, H. H. Kohlenberger, Philip S. Twombly and Hugh Warden are representatives of this committee from Fullerton. W. J. Haney, president of Kirkhill Rubber Company in Brea; H. J. Hagn, president of Chiksan Company in Brea; and George Kellogg of the Orange County Farm Bureau are also members. Bankers Assn. to Meet Here Apr..6 Group Four members of the California Bankers Association will hold their spring meeting Saturday, April 6, at the Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, according to an announcement today by Group President Gordon E. McNary, vice president, San Diego Trust & Savings Bank, San Diego. The afternoon program will feature two panel presentations on the general theme of "Ways and Means of Increasing Bank Earnings". The first panel on Service Charges and Other Bank Fees will be moderated by O. S. Aultman, Vice President, California Bank, Los Angeles. Bevan Johnson, senior vice president, Citizens National Trust and Savings Bank of Riverside, will moderate the second panel on "How to Increase Income from Your Loan Portfolio". The Group comprises California Bankers Association member banks in Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. 1032 Hallamore Employees Get Free Chest X-Ray One thousand thirty-two Hallamore Electronics Company employees took advantage of the opportunity for a free chest x-ray. Santa Ana Unit CRA Chartered At the state-wide annual convention of the California Republican Assembly held at the Newyland Hotel on Feb. 22, 2014, the Santa Ana Unit of the Assembly was chartered. The CRA is the leading and oldest Republican volunteer organization in the state, and is dedicated to work for the improvement of politics and the quality of law and lawmakers on the local, state and national levels. It seeks best possible candidates for public offices, gives opportunity to all Assembly members to select and endorse good candidates to represent the Republican party. It provides year-round facilities in strategic locations available to Republicans. It brings speakers of national prominence to express viewpoints on matters of current interest and sponsors public forums and social programs. The past success of the CRA evidenced by election results. Many years ago, most of the Republican candidates in California won repeatedly over the opposition. Elected as first president of Santa Ana Unit is John M. Friis more of Santa Ana, who has much experience in politics, both as a candidate-and-as instructor in various colleges and universities. He is present teaching Fullerton and Santa Ana Units. 1032 Hallamore Employees Get Free Chest X-Ray One thousand thirty-two Hallamore Electronics Company employees took advantage of the opportunity for a free chest x-ray and diagnosis last week when the Orange County Health Department's mobile Chest X-ray Unit visited the local firm. Wayne Estes, head of the Hallamore executive and employee safety committees, and Lela Woodhouse, Chief Nurse, coordinated the scheduling of all departmental personnel. Mrs. Woodhouse reported that the total 87 per cent of the company's personnel that took part were processed through the Chestmobile in an eight-hour period for an average of 129 employees per hour. The county's program calls for all x-rays to be examined by two tuberculosis specialists and all results will be reported in a confidential manner to individuals x-rayed. Various Schools in County Win Trophies Trophy cases in Orange County schools today glistened with a new collection of trophies, certificates and awards presented at the recent fourth annual journalism workshops at Santa Ana College. Rancho Alamitos High School's new newspaper, La Voz del Vaquero, won the sweepstakes trophy for papers, nosing out Garden Grove High School's Argolog, last year's winner. Following in order were Newport Harbor Beacon, Orange Reflector, Santa Ana Generator, Fullerton Plelades and Anaheim Anoranco. Included among the various awards was—in the editorial competition: 1st, Mary Lou Watkins of Anaheim. The top sport story awards found Bob Hathcock of Anaheim tying in third place with Jerry Wilcox of Garden Grove. Twelve Teams Twelve teams are now soliciting advance sales subscriptions in the Anaheim, Cypress and Stanton areas under the leadership of Philin B. Selridge who is the first president of Santa Ana Unit is John M. Finmore of Santa Ana, who has much experience in politics, but as a candidate and as instructor in various colleges and universities. He is presently teaching Fullerton and Santa Ana Event Colleges. Elected to serve with Mr. Finmore is Joseph Baker Fullerton, secretary, and Rob Carlberg of Santa Ana, treasurer. Eight more officers are needed to complete the organization, the vice-presidents and six directors. Officers are to be elected each year at an Assembly meeting January. Mr. Finmore invites anyone who would like to join one of these positions to write him and indicate their qualifications, the requirement being time, energy and enthusiasm work. The Santa Ana Unit of CL requests all registered Republicans in Orange County to join the Assembly. Dues are $3 per year for one and $5 for a marriage couple. All correspondence must be mailed to P.O. Box 1795, Santa Ana. Problems and projects of importance will be brought before the Assembly from time to time along with work of bringing important matters before the public. Twin Concerts Scheduled by Youth Symphony Another of the highly successful Symphonies for Youth, sponsored by the Orange County Phharmonic Society, has been scheduled for Saturday, April 13, with a morning concert at 10:30 a.m. at Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, and an afternoon performance at 2:30 p.m. at Fullerton Union High School Auditorium. "Nature and Animals" will be the theme of the forthcoming concerts. Frieda Belinfante will again conduct the Society's work evidenced by election results. Many years, most of the Republicans can candidates in California have won repeatedly over the opposition. Twelve Teams Twelve teams are now soliciting advance sales subscriptions in the Anaheim, Cypress and Stanton areas under the leadership of Philip R. Selfridge, who is the advance sales chairman for the Southern District. Brown McPherson, manager of the Broadway Store at Anaheim is the council chairman for advance sales. George Klimpel, president of the Fullerton United Fund and the Klimpel Automobile agency, is chairman for this committee in the Fullerton-Buena Park area; and Jan Rus of La Habra, is the district chairman for the Valencia section. Alfred E. (Pat) Arnold is chairman in Cypress area, and Paul T. Harrison is giving leadership to this phase of the solicitation in Stanton. Jimmy Smith of the Sunny Hills Swim Club is serving as vice chairman to Klimpel and Floyd Miles, manager of the U.S. National Bank in Buena Park, is organizing three advance sales teams in his community. Glenn A. Tomlinson is chairman in Brea. Fullerton Man Team Captain Robert S. Harvey of Fullerton, is team captain responsible for the solicitation of the 32 executive board members of the Northern Orange County Council. He reports that 25 of these have already submitted their personal subscriptions for a total of more than $10,000. Harvey advised the campaign steering committee in a recent meeting that he expects Pre-Easter Men's Luncheons Draw Interested Crowds "The Cross and our Community" was the subject at the third Men's Pre-Easter Luncheon Wednesday noon at the Anaheim YMCA with the Reverend Murray Morford, Pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, being the speaker. A record of 136 men attended the second luncheon of the 1957 series Wednesday of last week, according to the Reverend Roland Anderson, chairman of the YMCA Christian Emphasis committee and sponsor of the annual event now in its 32nd year. Presiding on Wednesday was Clarence Mauerhan, with David Collins leading the singing and the Reverend Al Casebeer accompanying at the piano. The Reverend Earl Kernahan gave the invocation. All men are invited to the luncheon which begins at 12:05 and ends at 12:55. However, reservations are requested by Tuesday noon and may be made by phoning the Anaheim YMCA.KE 5-2165. An infectious disease, erysipelas, costs Oregon's turkey industry up to $150,000 annually. Much of the success of the children's concerts series is attributed to the cooperation music supervisors in Oran County school districts and the actual selection of themes and compositions for the Symphonic for Youth has been under guidance of Mrs. Irene Schoefer, county music consultant, order that the programs may coordinated with the work in Orange County schools. A gift of $100 to further the work of the Symphonies for Youth was recently presented to Orange County Philharmonic Society by members of the Stephen College alumnae association. Mrs. Fred G. Ferrey, Santa Ana, is chairman of the youth concerts, and among those who have worked with her to make the concerts a success are Mr. Chester Adams, Fullerton; Mrs. Harry Lewis Lake, Garden Grove; Mrs. Oscar Schultz, Anaheim; Mrs. Leon Alexander, Bueno Park; Mrs. A. Norton Donaldson, Santa Ana; Mrs. G. Howard Robertshaw, Tustin; Mrs. Emory Moore, Newport Beach; Mrs. Donald Vanderbilt, Laguna Beach; and Mrs. William Reigel, Costa Mesa. Santa Ana Unit RA Chartered 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEM Vol. LXXXIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 T Descendant of Early Orange County Family to Write History of Anaheim George Strachan, Secretary-Manager of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, announces that Mildred Yorba MacArthur has been retained to research and to write the history of Anaheim, for its Centennial Celebration, which will officially open in May, and close with its already renowned Halloween Parade and Festival in late October. Clyde Cromer, chairman of Centennial says, "In our search for someone to do this historical research, we were very glad that we were able to secure the services of an author and publicist, with a fine background in both fields, and also a native daughter in every sense of the word". Mildred Yorba MacArthur is a descendant of four of California's oldest families. She is the daughter of Alonzo E. Yorba and the late Juanita Tuffree Yorba. Orange County pioneers. Her maternal grandparents were J.K. Tuffree and Carolina Polhemus Tuffree, early settlers in Placentia. Her paternal grandparents were Juan Bautista Yorba and Maria Antonia Rowland, of La Puente, Los Angeles County. Sen. Kuchel Works On Huge Flood Control Projects United States Senator Th. H. Kuchel reported today way will be cleared for more $180,000,000 worth of addit Federally financed California flood prevention projects, exing the length of the state the House concurs in a $180,000,000 omnibus public work just approved by the Senate. As a member of the P Works Committee which draft the legislation, Kuchel was instrumental in obtaining reauthorization for a substa Federal contribution to build massive Oroville Dam, key feature of the California $1,500,000 Feather River Project. While the bulk of the autizations are extensions of previously-approved projects, they would make possible two dams. Buchanan on the Chilla Reservoir and Hidden the Fresno River, and one job on the Eel River never fore authorized by Congress. Elected as first president of the Ana Unit is John M. Fina of Santa Ana, who has had experience in politics, both candidate and as instructor of colleges and universities. He is present teaching at Anton and Santa Ana Evening Ages. Elected to serve with Finamore is Joseph Baker of Anton, secretary, and Robert Berg of Santa Ana, treasurer. More officers are needed complete the organization, two presidents and six directors. Are are to be elected each at an Assembly meeting in January. Mr. Finamore invites who would like to fill of these positions to write and indicate their qualification the requirement being the energy and enthusiasm to Santa Ana Unit of CRAsts all registered Republican in Orange County to join assembly. Dues are $3 per person and $5 for a married man. All correspondence may be mailed to P.O. Box 1795, Sanita. Polls and projects of immece will be brought before assembly from time to time with work of bringing immt matters before the publc Concerts scheduled by Youth Symphony Ober of the highly successsemphonies for Youth, sponsory the Orange County Philhicle Society, has been schedor Saturday, April 13, with ning concert at 10:30 a.m. range Coast College, Costa and an afternoon performat 2:30 p.m. at Fullerton High School Auditorium. Sure and Animals" will be theme of the forthcoming ts. Frieda Belinfante will conduct the Societys pro Talk on Handicapped Children Heard by Clara Barton P-TA James Hull, principal of Broadway School, spoke to the Clara Barton P-TA at a recent meetin Massive Oroville Dam, key feature of the California $1,500,000 Feather River Project. While the bulk of the autosizations are extensions of previously-approved projects, they would make possible two dams. Buchanan on the Chilla Reservoir and Hidden the-Fresno River, and one job on the Eel River never fore authorized by Congress. The omnibus program applvied by the Senate includes one b erosion project in San Dau County and a combined fl navigation project on the ramento River between O Lan Landing and Red Bluff. Beach restoration work, to $289,000 of Federal funds, wi benefit Oceanside, Ocean B and Imperial Beach. The migation-flood work, calling for outlay of $1,560,000, would volve channel improvements measures to prevent bank sgling along 52 miles of river. The new California flood-vention work which Kuchel enactment of the bill will m possible is: Sacramento River (general program), $17,000; Sacramento River (Chico L ing-Red Bluff), $1,560,000; River (Sandy Prairie program), $707,000; San Joaquin River (general program), $13,000,000; chanan Reservoir (Chowo River), $10,900,000; Hidden nervoir (Fresno River), $12, 000; Kaweah and Tule Ba (general plan), $28,000,000; Angeles Basin (general plan), $44,000,000; and Santa Ana sin (general plan), $3,000,000. Local HS Students At B-E Days at SX Business students from Ahelm High School participated in the vocational programs of Bness Education Days at San Ana College this week. Highlight was a series of cational panels Tuesday ad noon, a style show by the Yo Careerists from Buffums, t through the Orange Co Business Show, and the B-E I banquet. Among those attending f Anaheim High School were Amphonies for Youth, sponsored by the Orange County Philharmonic Society, has been scheduled for Saturday, April 13, with evening concert at 10:30 a.m. in Orange Coast College, Costa Rica, and an afternoon performance at 2:30 p.m. at Fullerton High School Auditorium. Pure and Animals" will be theme of the forthcoming arts. Frieda Belinfante will conduct the Society's pro-oral orchestra and will pre-explanatory material to her audience. In the success of the Symphonies series is attended to the cooperation of supervisors in Orange school districts and the selection of themes and motions for the Symphonies youth has been under the direction of Mrs. Irene Schoeppe, county music consultant, in what the programs may be related with the work in Orlando schools. Fred G. Ferrey, Santa Ana chairman of the youth units, and among those who worked with her to make concerts a success are Mrs. Adams, Fullerton; Mrs. Lewis Lake, Garden Grove; Oscar Schultz, Anaheim; Leon Alexander, Buena Mrs. A. Norton Donaldson, Ana; Mrs. G. Howard Shaw, Tustin; Mrs. Emore, Newport Beach; Mrs. Vanderbilt, Laguna-Beach, Ms. William Reigel, Costa Been on the staff of The Golfer for the past nine years, where she is a regular contributor. In baseball, one of her most talked of stories was one on Walter Johnson, for the Los Angeles Times, which ran four issues, and which contained much memorable data on the town of Olinda, and many Orange County men who played with this great Washington pitcher when he was still a boy. In the entertainment field she has written stories for Silver Screen, Screenland and Photoplay. Intimate sketches on Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Martin and Lewis, Ed Sullivan, Toots Shorn and many others. As a member of the Lakeside Country Club in Hollywood she was seven times women's Club Champion, played for many years to a 1 handicap, qualified for two National Championships, and was the runner-up in the Pebble Beach Golf Championship for Women in 1938. Under her own by-line she has written sports, history and biographies for many Orange County papers, and in Los Angeles for the Times, Herald-Express and Examiner. She is often called upon by LOCAL GIRL OFFICER Miss Delores Paulson, daughter of Iran Paulson of 1802 W. Chateau, Anaheim has been named secretary of Freeman Hall on the campus of Iowa State College. The new officers have taken over their positions at the beginning of this quarter and will hold office until spring quarter, 1958. The heavy cruiser USS Toledo has steamed 250,000 miles. Talk on Handicapped Children Heard by Clara Barton P-TA James Hull, principal of Broadway School, spoke to the Clara Barton P-TA at a recent meeting, using for his subject, "Education of the Mentally Handicap Child". "The Duties and Services of the School Nurse" were explained by Mrs. Dorothy Anderson, after which Mrs. Miller's 5th grade children sang a group of familiar songs. Richard Conway reported on the progress of the youth groups that are being formed within the school, the Brownie and Girl Scout groups being formed at grade level. Training for the necessary leadership started Mar. 26. A Cub Pack, No. 163, will be sponsored by the Clara Barton P-TA, the Pack consisting of six neighborhood Dens and will meet at the school every fourth Wednesday of each month. Mrs. Hulstead announced arrangements for a card party which was held at Clara Barton school Mar. 22 at 7:30. Proceeds derived went to the benefit of the newly organized Cub Pack. James Brier, principal, has been conducting parent discussion groups to encourage better understanding between home and school. At the Tuesday meeting, Mar. 26, arithmetic procedures used in the elementary school were discussed. Following the meeting, coffee and cake was served by the fourth grade mothers. Albert V. Schadick 4 Years Old, Passes Albert Victor Schadick, year old son of Mr. and M James V. Schadick of 11572 Waco Rd., Garden Grove, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at the Garden Grove Hospital. He is survived by his parents one sister, Susan V. Schadick; paternal grandparents, Mr. M.; Mrs. C. V. Schadick of McKinley trick; Calif.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilson of Ventura, and a great grandmother, Mrs. Louise Schadick of Anaheim. Funeral services will be conducted from Hilgenfeld Chapel today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. Al J. Casebeer, pastor of Anaheim Christian Church, to officiate. TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY F. 11 Thursday, April 4, 1957 No. 44 Ben. Kuchel Works on Huge Flood Control Projects United States Senator Thomas Kuchel reported today the will be cleared for more than 2,000,000 worth of additional erally - financed California and prevention projects, extend the length of the state, if House concurs in a $1,500,000 omnibus public works bill approved by the Senate. is a member of the Public Works Committee which drafted legislation. Kuchel was instrumental in obtaining revised authorization for a substantialeral contribution to build the active Oroville Dam, key feaof the California $1,500,000- Feather River Project. While the bulk of the authori ons are extensions of presly-approved projects, the bill make possible two large s, Buchanan on the Chow-a Reservoir and Hidden on Fresno River, and one leyee on the Eel River never be authorized by Congress. Optimists to Hear Talk by Industrial Relations Manager At the regular meeting of the Anaheim Optimist Club this evening: Thursday, the members will hear a most timely and interesting talk by Edward J. Baum, manager of Industrial and Public Relations of Northrop Aircraft. Inc., who will speak on "Human Relations in Industry". Mr. Baum a native of Chicago, was attending the University of Illinois when World War II broke out. After serving as a Captain in the Marine Corps, he continued his education, extending his studies in the field of Industrial and Public Relations at USC, UCLA. Washington and Lee University, and the University of Nevada. The Zone 6 speak-off last week, which is sponsored by the Optimist Clubs, was won by the boy representing the Fullerton Optimist Club. The Garden Grove representative was second and the boy from Orange club was third place winner. It was reported that E. E. "Mac" McHenry is seriously ill and that Jerry Nesmith, who has C of C Drive Adds 64 New Members, Reports are Given At the recent Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce meeting, Warren Ashleigh, membership chairman, reported that 64 new qualified members were added to the membership list, the results thus far on the current membership drive. Clyde Cromer, Associate Director, reported that two new industries were starting their new buildings in Anaheim; the American Thermos Company and Robertshaw Fulton Research Center. He also reported that Jewel Tea Company is now in business here, holding their open house on Mar. 23. Bob Chambers, Director on the Industrial group, reported that he now has 26 members in his group and also that the facilities catalog, issued every two years, is ready to be published. At a recent meeting, the Industrial Group voted to have their Security Bank to Add Trust Dept. At Santa Ana Bank To better serve patrons in the Orange County area, Security-First National Bank is opening a trust department in its Santa Ana Branch, according to an announcement today by James F. McWaters, manager of the bank's Anaheim Branch. The trust department will be a full administrative office completely staffed with personnel having a wide background in the administration of all types of court and private trust accounts, the local banker said. This will mean that bank patrons and attorneys in the area served by the branches of Security-First National Bank throughout Orange County will be enabled to complete entire trust transactions at the branch. Named to head the new trust department as trust officer will be Robert F. McCurdy. He is a native of Pasadena, attended high school in that city prior to being graduated from the Pacific Coast University College of Law with a LL.B. degree. For the past 15 years McCurdy has been with the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles, which last year merged with Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles. He has a broad background in all phases of the commercial and trust operations of the bank. As an assistant trust officer prior to his appointment as trust officer, he specialized in court trust matters. Bob Chambers, Director on the Industrial group, reported that he now has 26 members in his group and also that the facilities catalog, issued every two years, is ready to be published. At a recent meeting, the Industrial Group voted to have their name officially changed to "Industrial Group of North Orange County—Division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce". The proposed change was accepted. Richard Gay, chairman of the Centennial Committee, reported that Clyde Cromer and his Historical Committee were busy gathering authentic information on the history of early-day Anaheim. He reported the steering committee had met with Val Rosing, nationally famous producer and director, to acquaint them with facts and figures in staging an historical production. Plans have been made for all major Centennial events to be set by the middle of April. The Welcome Way signs are being redesigned and relocated to help guide the many visitors from Disneyland area to the shopping area in Anaheim, reported B. Jordan, director for the Tourist and Convention committee. The director on Convention and Trade Show Business, Bob Daly, gave statistics on convention dollars spent in the community and told the Chamber directors what this means to a community. In a breakdown of figures, it was found that from Sept. 1956 to March 1957, entertainment had accounted for $32,-044.00 spent here; food purchased, $78,779.75; beverages, $12,243.11; hotel and room facilities, $65,-194.60, and the retail merchants profiting by $47,183.09. Several other projects are in the offing by the various committees, according to George Strachan, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Frances M. Baker Passes Away After High School participated in vocational programs of Business Education Days at Santa College this week. Highlight was a series of vocal panels Tuesday after a style show by the Young Artists from Buffums, tours through the Orange County Museum Show, and the B-E Days Auction. Among those attending from Heim High School were Don Wright, Joanne Kocina, Judy Jay, Jane Warmelin, Sue Par-Sigrid Mittman, George Fix, Aara Martin, Barbara Rober-Karlene Beckman, Ken How-Fred Boroff, Doris Ingwer-Pat Smith and Florence Hata. The following instructors attended: Mr. Gosney, Mr. Bretson, Mr. Cox, Mr. Cline Mr. Albon. Young Careerist repreening Anaheim High School Doris Sonnie. Robert V. Schadick... Years Old, Passes Robert Victor Schadick, four old son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Schadick of 11572 Wasd., Garden Grove, died very recently Monday afternoon at Garden Grove Hospital. Is survived by his parents; sister, Susan V. Schadick; grandparents, Mr. and C. V. Schadick of McKitchell; maternal grandparmMr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilcoff Ventura, and a great mother, Mrs. Louise Schadick Anaheim. General services will be conducted from Hilgenfeld Chapel Thursday, at 2 p.m. Rev. Casebeer, pastor of the Heim Christian Church, will date. For the past 15 years McCurdy has been with the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles, which last year merged with Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles. He has a broad background in all phases of the commercial and trust operations of the bank. As an assistant trust officer prior to his appointment as trust officer, he specialized in court trust matters. McCurdy and his wife, Mabelle, presently reside at 1202 Avoca Avenue, Pasadena, with their two daughters, Sharon Lynn, 21, and Sandra Lee, 20, who attends the University of Southern California. He and his family plan on moving their home to Santa Ana in the near future. Girls Club Plan Fund-Raising Event The Knightetttes at their regular meeting, which was opened by the president, Jerri Schumuary, led the discussion relative to the tickets which the girls of the club are selling for the sum of ten cents and which will be good for a drawing, the prize to be a $20 certificate good at any store in Garden Grove Square. The money derived from this event will be used for the purchase of the club sweaters and for their charitable work. At the close of the meeting, the pledges Jerri Schumuary, Judy Silverstorf, Sandy Engstrom and Lee Clapp were given instructions on what they are to do for the next six weeks. After the meeting, the older club members gave the pledges a sample of what they could expect in the way of merriment. Frances M. Baker Passes Away After Long Illness Miss Frances M. Baker, 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ben Baker of 1337 Aetna Street, this city, passed away at her home on Tuesday of this week after a prolonged illness. Frances was born in Los Angeles and moved to Anaheim with her parents when she was a very small child. She was a Junior in Anaheim Union High School, was very active in 'Y' work until her illness, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Anaheim. Surviving other than her parents are her brother, James of Anaheim; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Baker of Anaheim; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Van Meter of Santa Ana, and her great grandmother, Mrs. Mattie Bell of Anaheim. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars Mortuary with the Rev. Roland Anderson and the associate pastor, the Rev. Arthur Stevenson, both of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, reading the service. Interment will follow in Loma Vista Memorial Park. California produces 2½ million tons of tomatoes on 150,000 acres.