anaheim-gazette 1958-04-03

EDITORIALS The History of Civil Service (By Postmaster Marshall N. McFie) It is of interest that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the American civil service system. The Civil Service Act, signed into law on Jan. 16, 1883, has stood for 75 years as the framework of a personnel system under which today over two million employees work for the American people. In general, our earliest Presidents made appointments to public office on a basis of qualifications. But for about a half century prior to 1883, the slogan "To the victor belong the spoils" was the accepted principle in filling government jobs. By 1853 it was the custom to stop all regular activities for a month after a change of administration to allow the President and his department heads to replace practically all appointive offices. After President Lincoln's second election, he refused to make a sweeping turnover in office holders and the spoils system began to decline. Public sentiment began to grow for a civil service reform and reached a climax in 1881 when a disappointed office seeker assassinated President Garfield. The Civil Service Act was signed into law Jan. 16, 1883, by President Chester A. Arthur and has remained basically unchanged. It lays down certain principles and aims for the civil service and provides for the President to accomplish these purposes. Open competitive examinations are a basic requirement. Appointments are made from among those graded highest in the examinations, and appointees must serve a probationary period before career appointment. Employees are protected from political removals and demotions. It is with gratification that announce this week the Planters Hotel to Mr. Brown. We have now good to expect that the hotel will restored to its old-time pane for Mr. Brown has had her experience in the business and determined to make the popular stopping place. The few greater factors in the perity of a town situated at heim is than a well-kept Planters ought to be ed every winter with tru It was so crowded in 1881, and there is no reason under energetic new mana the old order of things can restored. Many new im ments will be made and w that substantial encourag will be given Mr. Brown efforts to promote the uf of the town. 50 Years Ago... The Civil Service Act was signed into law Jan. 16, 1883, by President Chester A. Arthur and has remained basically unchanged. It lays down certain principles and aims for the civil service and provides for the President to accomplish these purposes. Open competitive examinations are a basic requirement. Appointments are made from among those graded highest in the examinations, and appointees must serve a probationary period before career appointment. Employees are protected from political removals and demotions. Veteran preference is provided for. Since 1883 the coverage of the Act has been extended until today 85% of executive-branch positions are covered. To the citizen who applies for a Federal job, the merit system is a guarantee that he may qualify for a job on the basis of ability to do the work without discrimination as to race, religion, national origin, or politics. It entitles him to consideration for promotions on the same basis, and it provides protection against arbitrary dismissal or from being obliged to render any political service. To the citizen who is not a federal employee, and who does not seek such employment, the merit system guarantees selection of the best qualified people available. It requires public servants high standards of conduct and competence in their employment. To all citizens it means a stable government service capable of preserving the continuity of government programs required by the American people. It means freedom from upheavals of the old spoils system which, with each change of administration, saw mass removals of government workers which brought government to a complete standstill. Continuing understanding and support on the part of all American citizens are needed in order to maintain the merit principle. It was public opinion which made possible the passage of the act. Public demand for the placing of high appointive offices in the Internal Revenue service under civil service caused this to be done a few years ago when revelations of gross misuse of high appointive offices was brought to light. By and large, federal employees are just like a cross section of any town. Chances are the average employee is buying a home and owns a car several years old. His savings are small and probably in government bonds purchased through payroll deductions. He is interested in community affairs, and church and civic groups, responds to charity drives and blood banks. In short, the average federal employee is an average American in every respect except that he works for the government rather than for himself or a private employer. The civil service system over the years since 1883 has IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette 75 Years Ago... March — 1883 Mr. F. Conrad has just finished cutting down the Eucalyptus trees in front of the Tivoli Gardens. From sixty trees he obtained twelve cords of logs, besides several cords of smaller wood. The logs are worth $7 per cord for use in the breweries or distilleries. The trees were eight years old and were planted seven feet apart. Two Indians were sent by Justice Bailey to the county jail for sixty days for disturbing the peace. They were obstreperous when Marshal Tyler arrested them, but that officer subdued them in his usual effective way. The electric light recently installed in Los Angeles has proved to be a great success. In addition to the masts there are 42 lamps lighting several stores and saloons, and orders are coming in daily for more. Last week Murdock Henry sold his 40 acre tract west of town, to Frank Moore for $1600. He immediately afterward repented of the bargain, however, and bought 40 acres from Mr. G. G. Greeley just opposite his former tract, paying the same amount therefor. Mr. Henry paid the cash, got his deed and it has already been placed on record. Advices from Sacramento are to the effect that the county division scheme is killed beyond redemption. The committee to which it was referred decided it to be unconstitutional and so reported. Better luck next time. IN WITNESS WHEREOF have set my hand and my official seal the day and in this certificate first above you. Joan T. Henis (SEAL) Notary Public in said County and S. My Commission expires: F. 1961. DEMETRIQU, VINEY & LEON 630 West Sixth Street Los Angeles 14, California The front of the building on the corner of Los Angeles and Center street has received a much needed coat of paint. The shabblessness of the sides of the building stand out in bold relief, but in explanation of the failure to paint the sides it is said that the owners, Messrs. Hammel and Denkler of Los Angeles, intend to move the building to one side and erect a brick building on the corner. Had they done this long ago it would have been profitable to them. It is with gratification that we announce this week the lease of the Planters Hotel to Mr. R. C. Brown. We have now good reason to expect that the hotel will be restored to its old-time prestige, or Mr. Brown has had long experience in the business and has determined to make the house a popular stopping place. There are greater factors in the prosperity of a town situated as Anaheim is than a well-kept hotel. The Planters ought to be crowded every winter with travelers, was so crowded in former years, and there is no reason why under energetic new management the old order of things cannot be restored. Many new improvements will be made and we hope that substantial encouragement will be given Mr. Brown in his efforts to promote the welfare of the town. 0 Years Ago... March — 1908 Joe and Charley Wagner and party of friends with a pack hounds indulged in a coyote case up in La Habra valley on otherwise assisting in innovating the premises. The floors have been scrubbed and the front windows given a much needed washing. The exhibits will be added to and soon we shall see what an up to date Chamber of Commerce looks like. J. O. Royer is constructing a fish pond in his property at the West End. He recently installed electric power in his pumping plant and erected a handsomely housed plunge bath at the side of the motor house. Thirty-six hundredths of an inch of rain fell on Friday, bringing the total for the season to 9.85 inches. To date last year 16.02. V. R. Cayce, formerly a resident of Orange County, died at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday last in his 46th year. He was a native of Mississippi and had lived in California about fifteen years. He leaves a widow and four children. N. E. Murphy has sold his dairy to Thomas Jackson of Los Angeles. Miss Anne Schneider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justus Schneider of Orangethorpe was married on Feb. 26 to Fred Hochull of this city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride. Rev. Kraeber of this city officiating. The bride was gowned in while silk trimmed with valenciennes lace and carried a bouquet of orange blossoms: Miss Lizzie Schneider, sister of the bride, played the wedding march. After a brief honeymoon the newly wedded couple will go to housekeeping in Orangethorpe. George Hatfield who served three years in the navy is at the oil wells having been honorably discharged from Uncle Sam's service. George is learning to be a well driller, but says if war should come he will re-enlist at the drop of any old hat. "ANNUAL REUNION" Former residents of Wayne County, Nebraska, and their friends will hold their annual reunion in Bixby Park, Long Beach, Sunday, April 13. Anaheim Gazette Theodore B. Kuchel, Publisher Frank Hall, Managing Editor O. E. "Andy" Mellen, Adv. Manager TELEPHONE Klyrose 5-2206 Published Thursday of each week at 259 East Center Street, Anaheim, California Entered as second class mail matter under the Act of March 3, 1879. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: $3 per year by mail. Louis Armstrong And His Trumph For Easter Season Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong the shrill jazz trumpet gravel voice plans to give range County Easter Seal bit of late campaign impulse an appearance Monday by Santa Ana. Mrs. Richard Beveridge heim area chairman for annual crippled children's said today (Thursday) tets are still available for hour jazz concert in school auditorium. Lovell's Record Shop ing as a local ticket giver the sponsoring Orange Society for Crippled Child Adults. "The early demand for tickets has been tremendous good seats are still avail suggest those planning to make ticket arrangement mediately," Mrs. Beveridge. Easter Sunday marks of the month-long fundraiser fort. More than 40,000 containing Easter Sea mailed to Anaheim area on March 6. Bob Williams, executive Peace H The strength to keep the peace The knowledge to make it lasting Peace costs money. Money for many different things: To help us keep the peace, through industrial and military strength. To help make it lasting for the future, through LEGAL NOTICES SUB. Anaheim Gazette Apr. 2, 10, and 24, 1958. CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME The undersigned do hereby certify at they are conducting a business constructing and selling houses Co-Partners at 7592 Chapman Ave. Anaheim, California, under the citious firm name of ROSALIA DEPLOYMENT COMPANY, and that firm is composed of the followto-wit: CANTYRA CORPORATION GLENARM CORPORATION THE McCARTHY COMPANY. All of said corporations are Calinia corporations, and the address CANTYRA CORPORATION and GLENARM CORPORATION is 574 Arboles Lane, San Marino, Calinia; and the address of THE McCARTHY COMPANY is 1138 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California. WITNESS our hands this 18th day March, 1958. CANTYRA CORPORATION By Robert C. Reilly, Vice President GLENARM CORPORATION By S. Edward Tomaso, Vice President THE McCARTHY COMPANY By James H. McCarthy, Vice President STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) On this 18th day of March, 1958, more me, a Notary Public in and the said County and State, reting therein, duly commissioned worn personally appeared ROBT. C. REILLY, known to me to be Vice President of CANTYRA CORPORATION; S. EDWARD TOASO, known to me to be the Vice President of GLENARM CORPORATION; and JAMES H. McCARTHY, down to me to be the Vice President of THE McCARTHY COMPANY, the corporations that execled the within instrument, and accended to me that such corlations executed the same. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have reunited set my hand and affixed official seal the day and year this certificate first above written. Joan T. Henis Notary Public in and for said County and State. My Commission expires: Feb. 14, 1. METRIOU, VINEY & LEONG West Sixth Street Angeles 14, California Peace costs money. Money for many different things: To help us keep the peace, through industrial and military strength. To help make it lasting for the future, through science and education. And (most important) it takes money saved by individuals. Your Savings Bonds, as a direct investment in your country, make you a partner in the job of strengthening America’s Peace Power. So buy Bonds where you bank. Buy them where you work, through Payroll Savings. But buy them now! Help strengthen America’s Peace Power Buy U.S. Savings The U.S. Government does not pay for this advertising for their patriotic donation, the Advenance Anaheim Gazette Louis Armstrong And His Trumpet For Easter Seals Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong of the shrill jazz trumpet and the gravel voice plans to give the Orange County Easter Seal drive a bit of late campaign impetus with an appearance Monday night in Santa Ana. Mrs. Richard Beveridge, Anaheim area chairman for the annual crippled children's appeal, said today (Thursday) that tickets are still available for the two hour jazz concert in the high school auditorium. Lovell's Record Shop is serving as a local ticket outlet for the sponsoring Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. "The early demand for these tickets has been tremendous but good seats are still available. I suggest those planning to attend make ticket arrangements immediately," Mrs. Beveridge said. Easter Sunday marks the end of the month-long fundraising effort. More than 40,000 envelopes containing Easter Seals were mailed to Anaheim area residents on March 6. Bob Williams, executive direc-tor of the crippled children's society, explained that "anyone desiring to make a contribution who has either mislaid or did not receive Easter Seals may do so by sending the donation to the local postmaster, designating simply: Easter Seal Society, c/o Anaheim postmaster. Goal for the 1958 drive in Orange County is $60,000, a one-third increase over drive collections last year. Williams said he planned to have a progress report on the current campaign sometime this week. Donations made on Easter Seals provide the funds for a year-around series of therapy programs conducted by the Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Occupational, physical and speech therapy are conducted at the society's rehabilitation center on the corner of Tustin and La Veta Avenue near Orange. A bi-weekly swimming program, which combines recreational and therapeutic facets, also is sponsored at the Santa Ana YMCA pool under the direction of Mrs. Bonnie Gregg. During the past fiscal year, the society offered treatment to 793 handicapped persons having residence in virtually every community in Orange County. Call KE 5-2206 for Want Ads FRED KIBAT Fred Carl Kibat, 74, a native of Germany and a resident of Orange County for 13 years, died Thursday (March 27) at his home at 6992 Savanna. He leaves his wife, Martha; one son, William of Kingsburg, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Karl L. Niermann of Anaheim; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Walpus of Buena Park, one living in Chicago and two living in Germany; two brothers, one living in Germany and one in Iowa. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted from the Hilgenfeld Chapel Saturday, Rev. H. John Vanderbeck, pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church, officiating with interment in Westminster Memorial Park. PVT. DOUGLAS HAWKINS AT FT. LEONARD WOOD, MO. FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO. —Pvt. Douglas K. Hawkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Hawkins, 2177 Victoria Ave., Anaheim, recently completed the general supply course at Fort Leonard Wood. Hawkins entered the Army in October 1957 and completed basic training at Fort Ord, Calif. The 18-year-old soldier was graduated from Anaheim High School in 1957. containing Easter Seals were mailed to Anaheim area residents on March 6. Bob Williams, executive direcdence in virtually every community in Orange County. 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