anaheim-gazette 1957-12-26

THE EXTRA COLUMN (By Frank Hall) THE father of the bride was asked to say a few words at his local Lions club, after passing out the usual cigars. "Please don't feel sorry for me," he said, "in the loss of a daughter' I have gained a bathroom." NAVY flier who has also seen service in submarines and had been based on a carrier put it this way: "You can say I've served my country up there, out there, and under there." EC ROSPAW, who last week stepped into his father's place as a columnist for The Placentia Courier, did a remarkable job with his first column. In one paragraph Cec says: "If any American can bind the NATO nations back together, Ike is that American. We hope that the trip is worth the sacrifice." JOE CARNEY, Villain extraordinary at the Bird Cage Theatre, Knott's Berry Farm, doubles in olio following the night performance of River Boat drama, drama?, yep, drama! Joe's monologue burlesque of a popular 87 YEARS OF DEVOTION ANAHEIM Vol. LXXXVII—Anaheim, Orange County Here’s Good News To GI Insurance Policy Holders Regular annual dividends of $262,000,000 will be paid to 5,300,000 World War I and II GI insurance policy-holders next year, Veterans Administration announced today. The dividends will be paid as near as possible to the anniversary date of each policy during calendar year 1958. For example, if a policy was issued June 1, the anniversary date will be June 1, 1958. The dividend declarations do not include the nonparticipating post-Korea type of GI insurance since the law makes no provision for dividend payments on those policies. World War I and II policyholders who will share in the dividends are requested not to inquire in advance about payments so as not to delay the processing time. Dividend Declarations The two dividend declarations are: 1. National Service Life Insurance (NSLI), which originated in World War II, $240,000,000, payable to approximately 5,000,000 Little Rhinos In Championship Football Game Anaheim football enthances will have a chance to see for as it has never been played before when the Little Rhino's will meet a championship from Phillipsburg, New Jersey. La Palma stadium Saturday afternoon, December 28. Coached by Steve Young, Little Rhino's team is under this year. It is made up of between the ages of ten twelve and they play tackle ball. The New Jersey team championship organization has lost only one game in years of competition. The game will start at 1:30. Betty Corn, Former Miss Orange County Is an FJC Officer Betty Corn of Anaheim, a man student, was named a retary of the Associated Body of Fullerton Junior College by action of the Student mission meeting early this JOE CARNEY, Villain extraordinary at the Bird Cage Theatre, Knott's Berry Farm, doubles in olio following the night performance of River Boat drama, drama?, yep, drama! Joe's monologue burlesque of a popular Christmas poem should be on records. It's well worth the price of admission just to see and hear Joe portray this fictional character. Here's hoping some record company official will catch his act and record it. BABSON isn't the only one who can make predictions. He does it scientifically, of course. The old crystal may be smoggy, but this I predict: The old man with the scythe won't be the only one that will be passing out New Year's Eve. The heavy subjects we discuss during shop coffee hours will continue to remain unsolved. Used car dealers will continue to sell cars below cost because they want to make friends with you. Waitresses will have to keep on explaining to newcomers what a "Joe Hurst" sandwich is and why it's called a "Joe Hurst" sandwich. Women will continue to get mink from money-bearing males. Men will continue to buy mink for dumb?? blondes. Customers will continue to be RIGHT no matter how wrong they are. Our subscribers will continue to find mistakes which we know darned well weren't there when we read proof. WITH Santa Clauses on almost every street corner I wonder sometimes what answers parents give to little children who ask how Santa gets around so fast. DOES it ever bother you when you are driving along and you notice a manhole cover which has World War I and II policyholders who will share in the dividends are requested not to inquire in advance about payments so as not to delay the processing time. Dividend Declarations The two dividend declarations are: 1. National Service Life Insurance (NSLI), which originated in World War II, $240,000,000, payable to approximately 5,000,000 policyholders. 2. U.S. Government Life Insurance (USGLI), which originated in World War I, $22,000,000, payable to approximately 300,000 policyholders. Dividends will be paid to both term and permanent plan policyholders. The NSLI declaration of $240,000,000 is approximately $30,000,-000 greater than the amount distributed in 1957, but individual policyholders will not necessarily receive more in 1958 than in 1957. Generally speaking, VA said they should receive about the same. Cancel Premium Waivers The $30,000,000 NSLI increse came about when approximately 400,000 policyholders in military service cancelled their in-service premium waivers and resumed premium payments thus establishing eligibility. Concerning the USGLI regular annual dividend of $22,000,000 VA said permanent plan policyholders will receive approximately the same amount in 1958 as in 1957. The term USGLI policyholders may receive slightly higher dividends in 1958, because, among other factors, the mortality and disability experience for this group is becoming more favorable, VA said. Stephen Holden to Go into Business Stephen Holden, Boys Program director of the Anaheim YMCA for the past 2½ years, has resigned to enter the business field, according to announcement by John E. Bertch, General Secretary of the Y. "We very much regret the decision reached by Holden," said Bertch. "as he has done a fine job and is the kind of person..." WITH Santa Clauses on almost every street corner I wonder sometimes what answers parents give to little children who ask how Santa gets around so fast. DOES it ever bother you when you are driving along and you notice a manhole cover which has been removed and then replaced but the white line doesn't match up? I try to follow the white line. WHEN you watch the cars hurrying along the freeway it looks like their drivers have just realized there are only a few days left in 1957 and have just thought of a million things they must do before next Wednesday. HAVE you ever wanted to park in front of a fire hydrant? Well, you can do it here in Anaheim any time you want to. And right across the street from the Anaheim Gazette, too. It's all legal. I guess, 'cause there's a parking meter there, which works. Drive right up, boys, have your fun. SO you feel groggy and you stop in at Jans between 8 and 8:30 for a morning cup. You tell Ruth you're still half asleep. She looks at you bright eyed and tells you she gets up at 5:30 every morning so she can be there to serve you. Right away you quit feeling sorry for yourself and feel sorry for Ruth! It helps. Happy New Year! Go into Business Stephen Holden, Boys Program director of the Anaheim YMCA for the past 2½ years, has resigned to enter the business field, according to announcement by John E. Bertch, General Secretary of the Y. "We very much regret the decision reached by Holden," said Bertch, "as he has done a fine job and is the kind of person we would like to keep in the Y field. Holden had but a few units of graduate work to complete before becoming a certified Y secretary. This is typical of the way the ranks of the YMCA profession are being depleted because of more lucrative fields elsewhere." Until a successor to Holden can be located the program will be coordinated by Bertch, in addition to his other responsibilities. He will be assisted by Bill Flodberg, who joined the Y staff in September as a part-time program assistant while taking graduate studies at Long Beach State College and Whittier College. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT The annual Christmas Pageant of the Broadway school was held last Tuesday evening at the school with all the students participating. It was a beautiful and inspiring program with the true meaning of Christmas being told by song and word. Mrs. George Bell, P-TA president, conducted the business meeting and extended an invitation to those present to stay and enjoy the social hour which followed the program. The P-TA executive board were hostesses for this meeting. Bill Troutman the firm name has been changed to Backs, Troutman and Kauk 251 N. Lemon Street, Anaheim Troutman moved to Calif with his parents and attended Bernardino elementary school Colton High School, San Benito Junior College and completed his studies at the California college of Mortuary Science, Angeles. He joined the army in 1946 a private and was discharged in 1945 a first lieutenant. He served in the Pacific area and Euro theatre and was awarded the ver Star, Bronze Star, Pe Heart, American Defense M and the Victory Medal. Always active in the affairs of the community where he Troutman served as 1st vice-president of West Los Angeles Club in 1957 and is a member Anaheim Rotary Club, B.P. No. 906 and F. & A.M. No. Bill, his wife Ruth, and their year old son Billy are members the Presbyterian Church. IS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY ESTABLISHED IN 1870 Thursday, Dec. 26, 1957—No Little Rhinos in Championship Football Game Anaheim football enthusiasts will have a chance to see football it has never been played before when the Little Rhino's team will meet a championship team from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, in Palma stadium Saturday afternoon, December 28. Coached by Steve Young, the little Rhino's team is undefeated this year. It is made up of boys between the ages of ten and twelve and they play tackle football. The New Jersey team is a championship organization which lost only one game in eight years of competition. The game will start at 1:30. Betty Corn, Former Miss Orange County, is an FJC Officer Betty Corn of Anaheim, a freshman student, was named as Secretary of the Associated Student body of Fullerton Junior College action of the Student Commission meeting early this week. $56,000 for Planting 3 Miles of Freeway The Division of Highways announced that it will advertise bids on the following projects: Orange County — Santa Ana Freeway (U. S. Highway 101), planting along 2.8 miles of roadside area in and near Orange and Santa Ana between Lewis Street and Main Street; approximately 455 Jacaranda and eucalypt trees and 630,000 ice plant cuttings to be planted at interchanges and along the right of way, and oleander bushes to be planted in a short section of center dividing strip connecting with the present planted area which extends through Santa Ana; bids to be opened January 16, in Los Angeles; $56,000 available in the 1958-59 State Highway Budget. Former President Coolidge would sometimes use the initial S., but he had no middle name. Important Events That Happen Retold as Recorded in The Co As we come to the end of 1957 it is good to turn back the pages and see what happened in the past twelve months. It is easy to forget some of the events, even some of the most outstanding occasions as we rush on into the next year. Perhaps this brief resume will help your recollections. January 1957 — The week of January 7 thru 13 was proclaimed "Walt Disney Week" in Orange County by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The main purpose of the Walt Disney week was to pay honor to Mr. Disney, not only for his creative world of fun and excitement for the children of the world but also for bringing such a great world wide recognition to County. The death of Wm. J. Elliott known orchardist of Anaheim recorded in the January 3rd The Gazette. Anaheim Division of N Aircraft, Inc., was visited sistant Secretary of the Fran H. Higgins and other echelon Army officials. The wedding of Gretchen to Preston Richard Lee front page story in The issue of January 10. Gilbert U. Kraemer, son Betty Corn of Anaheim, a freshman student, was named as Secretary of the Associated Student Body of Fullerton Junior College action of the Student Commission meeting early this week. Miss Corn will fill the office elected by secretary Marte Kroeger, who left the college recently. Miss Corn, already a member of student commission as one of three Freshmen Commissioner-at-large, becomes the first freshman student in many years to achieve a major office in Associated Student Body affairs, these positions having usually been won by sophomores. The commission selected Miss Corn among six candidates for the position. A secretarial major, Miss Corn takes her home at 623 N. Palm Street, Anaheim. She is a graduate of Montebello High School, where she was active in Girls Athletic Association, the Tri-Hi-Y, and the Drill Team. At Fullerton she has won membership in Theta Nu Theta sorority and a member of the Hornet Honey Searching unit. Last year Miss Corn was elected Miss Orange County and repre-ated the county in state beauty pageant competition. Bill Troutman New Partner Nortuary Firm Bill B. Troutman has joined Jin Kaulbars as a partner in Anaheim's oldest mortuary, and Bill Troutman A firm name has been changed Backs, Troutman and Kaulbars, N. Lemon Street, Anaheim. Troutman moved to California in his parents and attended San Nardino elementary school. Boston High School, San BernarJunior College and completed studies at the California Colof Mortuary Science, Los eles. He joined the army in 1940 as private and was discharged in a first lieutenant. He served the Pacific area and European tre and was awarded the SilStar. Bronze Star, Purple Art, American Defense Medal the Victory Medal. Always active in the affairs of community where he lives, Troutman served as 1st vice-prest of West Los Angleles Lions in 1957 and is a member of Neim Rotary Club, B.P.O.E. 1906 and F. & A. M. No. 373. His wife Ruth, and their 13 old son Billy are members of Presbyterian Church. ANAHEIM ETTE Dec. 26, 1957—No. 30 That Happened in Anaheim in 1957 Are ed in The Columns of The Anaheim Gazette world wide recognition to Orange County. The death of Wm. J. Elliott, well known orchardist of Anaheim, was recorded in the January 3 issue of The Gazette. Anaheim Division of Northrop Aircraft, Inc., was visited by Assistant Secretary of the Army, Fran H. Higgins and other topchelon Army officials. The wedding of Gretchen Glovor to Preston Richard Lee was a front page story in The Gazette issue of January 10. Gilbert U. Kraemer, son of the late Samuel Kraemer, Sr., and a native born son of Orange County died at the age of 60. It was announced that the Hollywood Stars, minor league baseball team, would return to La Palma park for spring training. Another sizeable payroll, approximately one million dollars a year, was to be added to the Fullerton-Anaheim area with the opening of the new $2,500,000 fibre box plant of Growers Container Corporation in March. February 1957 Construction of a new $225,000 Silverwoods store in the new Broadway Orange County Shopping Center in Anaheim was underway. The new store was scheduled for opening April 1. Minnie Howard, an Anaheim resident since 1889 died unexpectedly. She was the wife of the late Judge Howard who was prominent in the early days of Anaheim, having served as city judge and in Washington, D.C. The Gazette showed Mrs. Kuchel being fitted with a new hat by Mrs. Ruth Womack. Hildred Ferrell accompanied "Mother" Kuchel on the hat buying trip. May 1957 Walter Knott, founder of Knott's Berry Farm, is the chairman of the Memorial Gifts and Foundations committee for Boy Scout Camp Ahwahnee fund drive. The big question being discussed by the Anaheim City Council is the possibility of the purchase of the 72-bed Anaheim Memorial hospital, completed but not opened because of lack of funds. (The hospital had not been opened as the year ended.) Construction of a new $225,000 Silverwoods store in the new Broadway Orange County Shopping Center in Anaheim was underway. The new store was scheduled for opening April 1. Minnie Howard, an Anaheim resident since 1889 died unexpectedly. She was the wife of the late Judge Howard who was prominent in the early days of Anaheim, having served as city judge and for a number of years was in the photography business here. Mrs. Howard was 81. Mrs. Clara W. Goss, who was employed for 20 years as superintendent in the City Light and Power Department before her retirement two years ago, died Wednesday, February 6. She had been a resident of Anaheim for 47 years. Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Company will construct a $250,000 Western Research Center near the Santa Ana freeway in Anaheim, T. T. Arden, executive vice president of the company announced. Adolf Schoepe, then president of Kwikset Locks, Inc., rated his picture on the front page of The Gazette for February 21 because he had been named general chairman of the Boy Scout Capital Funds Campaign to purchase and develop Camp Ahwahnee. He headed a successful campaign. Three Anaheim children were buried under tons of earth while playing in the excavation being done on Santa Ana freeway at West Santa Ana street. March 1957 Tom Short was appointed as manager of Silverwoods ninth unit now being built at the Broadway Shopping Center of Anaheim. Short has been associated with Silverwoods for the past 15 years. He was formerly assistant manager of Silverwoods Willshire store. Herbert I. "Mickey" Perry H., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Perry, was killed with four other young of the 72-bed Anaheim Memorial hospital, completed but not opened because of lack of funds. (The hospital had not been opened as the year ended.) Harwood Larson, local businessman and active in Optimist Club work, was elected governor of District 14 of Optimist International. The growth of Anaheim, population and area-wise, for the year 1956, exclusive of the first part of 1957 is phenomenal. Eleven annexations were completed including 5.27 square miles and making Anaheim a city of 20.3 square miles. The population for May 1957 was given in The Gazette as 60,238. June 1957 Direct distance dialing came to Anaheim in June. A few days of 100-degree weather brought problems to the water department of Anaheim. Low pressures were reported "extremely low" in many sections. A television broadcasting studio that can be operated by one man and costs less than $15,000 completely equipped was introduced publicly by Hallamore Electronics Co., division of the Siegler Corporation in Anaheim. The Orange County Branch of the California National Fuchsia Society held its first Fuschia and Shade Plant show in June in the lath house in Anaheim City Park. July 1957 Paul Demaree, Anaheim Union high school district superintendent since 1954 was appointed director of Chapman College. United States Senator Thos. Kuchel revealed that civil aviation officials, in response to his repeated appeals on behalf of Southern California communities, have called on the Defense Department to take steps to prevent "sonic booms" which frighten residents and damage property in thickly-settled areas. manager of Silverwoods ninth unit now being built at the Broadway Shopping Center of Anaheim. Short has been associated with Silverwoods for the past 15 years. He was formerly assistant manager of Silverwoods Wilshire store. Herbert I. "Mickey" Perry H., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Perry, was killed with four other young men in a tragic automobile accident near Palm Springs. Mr. Perry is local manager for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. The wedding of "Bob" Funseth, former editor of The Gazette, was recorded in The Gazette of March 28. Bob was editor for two years in 1948 to 1950. — April 1957 — Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim is among the first 100 members of Legion Lex of the University of Southern California School of Law. The organization was formed to give financial support to the SC school of law students. Each alumnus member pledges to contribute $100 a year for scholarships, etc. The Anaheim Lions Club pledged $2000 to the Camp Ahwahnee fund. Suppose a woman faces the prospect of her first airplane flight alone and across the country. What would she do? Why buy a new hat, of course. That's what Mrs. Henry Kuchel, of Anaheim, did when she decided to leave April 24 to visit her son, U. S. Senator Thomas H. Kuchel United States Senator Thos. Kuchel revealed that civil aviation officials, in response to his repeated appeals on behalf of Southern California communities, have called on the Defense Department to take steps to prevent "sonic booms" which frighten residents and damage property in thickly-settled areas. Lowell Jessen, editor of the Anaheim Gazette 25 years ago, or more, was elected president of the National Editorial Association. — August 1957 — Anaheim exchange lists 36,000 telephones. It was reported the nightly fireworks display at Disneyland costs $300 per display. The five-night pageant entitled "Centurama", which is being planned by the Anaheim Centennial committee, will undoubtedly be the biggest thing ever staged in Anaheim. (Ed. Note: It was, and most successful, too.) It included a cast of 1,200 Anahelmers. Frank H. Perry, co-owner of Perry, Pressel and Tull Hardware, now known as Pressel, Rogers and Pressel, died in August at the age of 74. — September 1957 — Senator Thomas H. Kuchel made a whirlwind tour of California in September and October. He attended Anaheim's Pioneer Homecoming Day festivities and the pageant highlighting Anaheim's celebration. (Continued on Page 2)