anaheim-gazette 1958-06-12

THE EXTRA COLUMN (By Frank Hall) HOLLYWOOD is coming to Anaheim, Saturday afternoon and evening. We're going to have a real beauty contest with Hollywood judges and 20 beautiful girls. Now, what I'm wondering is this: can 20 beautiful girls fill La Palma stadium easier than 18 men on two baseball teams or 22 men on two football teams? I'll bet they pack 'em in! I've already talked with and seen Miss Anaheim, Miss Betty Corn. Just why those other 19 beauties are coming here I don't know. And I'm glad I'm not one of the judges to have to make such a decision. And when Betty wins I hope she tells them she represents the biggest city in Orange County. PESTERING Paul King is at it again. He keeps egging me on to say something about vociferous Val Lucas of Yorba Linda, or crusading Cec Rospaw of the Placentia Courier. Both these young editors are completely capable of taking care of themselves in any wordage battle I might wage. Far be it from me to throw the first Junior Chamber of Commerce Holds Remedies for Business Problems An analysis of the problems confronting Anaheim merchants in the central business district was made recently by the economic analysis committee of the Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce. The committee is composed of the following JC members: Louis W. Dexter, Jack Foster, Charles Lusin, George Mantay and Robert Woolsey. The findings of this committee appear to be so practical that one wonders why no action along these lines has not been voluntary by the merchants. The committee has not only pointed out the problems, but has offered workable solutions. It would be most gratifying to see the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and the Anaheim merchants take a serious look at what these young men have offered. Here's a round of applause from The Gazette office. What Is The Report? This report by the economic analysis committee of the Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce is a summary of its investigation of the Central Business District of the City of Anaheim. This investigation included analysis of four inter-dependent problem areas. These areas were: Parking, Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation; Physical Appearance and Level of Merchandising. It was determined to limit the Central Business District to the extent of remodeling quired not be confined to street level, but include buildings above arcades. Better control use of signs on stores in regard to size, location, maintenance, architectural integration building would greatly improve the physical appearance with penalizing advertising. Additional recommendation (a) limiting trash collection post-store hours, (b) limiting trash storage to enclosed or underground containers, (c) reducing utilities underground providing public walkway at the of buildings with covered or arcade, and (e) adopting more efficient methods of delivery stores. Unless rear entry system within the CBD is improved or continuing blight can be foreseen. Level of Merchandising It is felt that any merchandising recommendations should be made for the downtown shopping area generally and not to individual store managers. The foundation of this report is the conclusion of the CBD as a "unified downtown shopping center" and now an agglomeration of individual stores with individual interests. It is also recommended that association of retailers be established for the primary purpose creating a group public relations program. This association of tailors could be formed as an independent group or as a sub- PESTERING Paul King is at it again. He keeps egging me on to say something about vociferous Val Lucas of Yorba Linda or crusading Cec Rospaw of the Placentia Courier. Both these young editors are completely capable of taking care of themselves in any wordage battle I might wage. Far be it from me to throw the first stone. (Woops), I mean unless I have one in my hand and their backs are turned.) THE POWER of the press has been punctured. Last week I wrote in this very column that the triangle plot of ground at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Los Angeles Street is a disgrace to beautiful Anaheim, the largest city in Orange County. And right up to this very minute not one grain of sand has been touched by the official toucher of the City of Anaheim. Does this take an ordinance? IT WAS with mixed emotions that I saw my friend, Bill Howe, public relations for the Anaheim Memorial Hospital, rush up to his car just before the little man on the little motor scooter gave him a ticket for overparking. Well, I was real happy for my friend to think that he had saved a dollar, but then, as a taxpayer, I realized my city had lost one dollar in revenue. THIS BRINGS me to a very sad note. The city employees have taken over our parking lot and they can and we can't any more. However, the lot is only half full and those empty stalls sit there and laugh at us as we try to find a free spot on the street. What would happen if I put up a sign reading: "Att; City Employees; Next time take a bus, and leave the parking for us!" THE GRADUATES of the class of 1958 have my sympathy. The day after school was out we used to meet at the old swimmin' pool, relax and day dream. Today's graduates have swimming pools in their back yards with absummary of its investigation of the Central Business District of the City of Anaheim. This investigation included analysis of four inter-dependent problem areas. These areas were: Parking, Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation; Physical Appearance and Level of Merchandising. It was determined to limit the Central Business District to the geographic area included in the boundaries of Cypress Street to the north, Broadway Avenue to the south, Palm Street to the west, and Olive Street to the east. This area includes all the city owned parking lots and 556 metered parking spaces of the total 570 metered parking spaces within the City of Anaheim. The purpose of this report was to determine the problem areas in the Central Business District (hereinafter referred to as CBD) and to make recommendations for the solution of these problems. Parking On-street and off-street parking within the Anaheim CBD is inadequate to support present merchandising floor space. Also, present parking facilities are wholly inadequate to support anticipated expansion of CBD to accommodate a city with a population in excess of 100,000 people. It is recommended that present parking facilities in the CBD be increased to include a minimum of two-to-one ratio of parking to floor area or two square feet of parking space for one square foot of gross floor area in the CBD. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation Vehicular traffic congestion within the CBD is such that positive steps must be taken to alleviate this critical condition. Pedestrian traffic is limited mainly to access to front entrances of most all stores and there seems to be no easy flow from parking areas to the stores. It is recommended that the Planning Department of the City of Anaheim conduct an over-all traffic circulation study to determine a safe and efficient system of vehicular and pedestrian movement. It is further recommended that the public relations program be placed with (1) a committee from the association and that this committee perform the advertising and public relations program; (2) an individual hired to conduct the program; or (3) an advertising agency hired to conduct the program. Publicity could include items such as the opening of a new hardware store providing a tour of five within the CBD or "down town shopping center." A possible avenue for exploitation is a regularly published "Downtown Anaheim Shopping Center" circular. The first page of such a circular should be restricted to picture-caption type sets of uniform size, which would be distributed in proper THE GRADUATES of the class of 1958 have my sympathy. The day after school was out we used to meet at the old swimmin' pool, relax and day dream. Today's graduates have swimming pools in their back yards with absolutely no atmosphere. I feel so sorry for them. THIS HAS been the quietest week in the year here at the Anaheim Gazette. Two weeks ago every political candidate on the ballot (almost) was in to see us and to be nice to us. This week it's like a calm after a storm, or lull between storms. They'll all be back, we hope, gefore the general election. ANAHEIM'S theatre guild is playing "See How They Run" Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21 in the Ebell clubhouse, 244 N. Helena, Anaheim. It's a 3-act comedy good for the whole family. You'll enjoy it if you see it. EVER HEAR of Hermina Street in Anaheim? Sure you haven't if you are a newcomer like so many of us. Hermina Street was what is now Claudina Street. The name is still in the sidewalk at the intersection of Claudina and Chartres. The land area of the West Indies is approximately 100,000 square miles. The total population is nearly four million. It is recommended that the Planning Department of the City of Anaheim conduct an over-all traffic circulation study to determine a safe and efficient system of vehicular and pedestrian movement. It is further recommended that this system include a pattern of one way streets and alleys circling the CBD and providing easy access to parking areas. It is submitted that the retail merchants and property owners could facilitate the pedestrian movement from parking areas to shopping areas by providing attractive and safe entrances at the rear of the stores. Vehicular traffic in the alleys should be limited to service and delivery vehicles. Physical Appearance Every effort should be made to make CBD an attractive shopping center and to curb the trend of general decay in the area. The following recommendations for improvement are deemed advantageous for raising the general architectural and aesthetic appearance of the area and for helping bring the buildings and surrounding land area in line with contemporary commercial design principles through integrated structural, mechanical, and architectural remodeling. Uniformity of arcades or canopies over front and rear walkways is recommended in regards to height, projection, size, location, etc. It is also recommended destriant traffic is limited mainly to access to front entrances of most all stores and there seems to be no easy flow from parking areas to the stores. A possible avenue for exploration is a regularly published "Downtown Anaheim Shopping Center" circular. The first pages of such a circular should be restricted to picture-caption type and of uniform size, which would be distributed in proportion to the advertiser's contribution. This type shopping news was very successful in Detroit. All inside pages would contain individual ads from any merchants desiring space. It is expected that there will be retailers who will not desire to join the association. It is for that this is not detrimental to the program as long as they represent a small proportion of the downtown merchants. These merchants should be encouraged to maintain the theme of "downtown Anaheim is a good place to shop in their ads. It is further expected that these merchants will join the program once its benefits become evident. It is the decision of this committee that a healthy, prosperous Central Business District in Anaheim will contribute much to the growth of our city and that the future of the "Downtown Shopping Center" will be determined by the foresight and action of the merchants and property owners in the area. Whether or not the CBD will continue to contribute its just share to the properties of the City of Anaheim can only be decided by their immediate action. 87 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANNAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1925 PUBLISHED EVERYTHURSDAY Vol. LXXXVIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 Judge Owens Talks To S.A.J.C. Seniors Three outstanding former Santa Ana College students joined with 1958 graduates for the 42nd annual commencement Thursday afternoon in Cook Gymnasium. 20 Girls Vie for Miss California Title Saturday Twenty beautiful girls will vie for the "Miss California" title at Anaheim, Saturday, June 14. The winning beauty in the event scheduled for 2:30 and 8:00 p.m. at the La Palma stadium will proceed to Long Beach in July for the "Miss United States of America" competition. The California contestants come from throughout the state and are winners of local judging in some 50 cities during recent weeks, says Lou Francis, president, Junior Chamber of Commerce in Anaheim, sponsor of the state finals. A panel of well-qualified judges is being selected to decide who is the most beautiful girl in California, Francis stated. Hollywood personalities and talent scouts will be included among the judges. Reserved seat tickets for the 8 p.m. pageant are on sale throughout Anaheim at local ticket agencies. Summer Recreation Announced for Anaheim boys and girls who kept busy this summer if they take advantage of the many opportunities offered them in city summer recreational program. The park department has ed the various activities more information as to time, dates and periods of recreation, may be obtained by visiting the park department, stone 3-1321 and ask for extension 85. The varied program includes the possibility of eating lunch in the park to the strains of corded music. It includes ground excursions, baton training lessons and swimming lessons. The activities as listed by department in the Anaheim Newsletter for June are as follows: Aquatic Program: Includes swimming classes for all businessmen's swimming, fast swims, Small children's water pool and playground at City parks. Swimming pools at City parks in Anaheim high school. Baton Twirling: Fundamentals of twirling, general routine showmanship and other phonics. Judge Claude Owens Baccalaurete services were held Sunday afternoon in the First Christian Church adjoining the campus. The Rev. John M. Vander Meulen, minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana, was the speaker. Miss Beverly Showalter, valedictorian of the class, spoke for the graduates. The alumni were Municipal Judge Claude M. Owens, '35, of Anaheim; Dr. Manfred E. Mueller, '31, of San Francisco City College, and his sister Mrs. Adelaide Mueller Brown, '29, California Hospital Admissions Supervisor, Los Angeles. Their talks replaced the usual commencement address. A Benefit Concert For Children's Ward William Hymanson, first violinist of the Scripps Chamber Music Players, will be one of the featured artists at a benefit concert Saturday, June 14, at 8:30 p.m. in the nursing school auditorium of the Orange County General Hospital, 101 Placentia Street, Orange. William Hymanson Proceeds of the musical event, sponsored by the Orange County Philharmonic Society, will be used to provide hi-fi equipment for the children's ward at the hospital. Also on the program will be Frieda Belinfante, conductor of the Orange County Philharmonic. A panel of well-qualified judges is being selected to decide who is the most beautiful girl in California, Francis stated. Hollywood personalities and talent scouts will be included among the judges. Reserved seat tickets for the 8 p.m. pageant are on sale throughout Anaheim at local ticket agencies. Two Top Students At Fullerton JC Are Anaheimers Commencement ceremonies for 375 graduates of Fullerton Junior College will be held in the district stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13. Four members of the graduating class, Lois Battle of Anaheim, Mary Ann Barber of Fullerton, David Burnett of Whittier, and David Kohlenberger of Anaheim, will make the commencement addresses on the general theme of "What Lies Ahead?" Dr. T. Stanley Warburton, district superintendent, will preside over exercises and Dr. Lynn Sheler, director of the college, will announce awards and present the class for graduation. President of the District Board of Trustees E. William Wylie will confer the Associate in Arts degree on graduates. LETTER TO THE EDITOR OPEN LETTER TO THE ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL Dear Sirs: A few days ago, I was issued a citation by one of your police officers, while painting a house in your fair city because I did not have a city license to do business. I was instructed to get down to the City Hall within two days and pay $100.00 or suffer the consequences. This amount was not a penalty or fine but the LICENSE FEE. I have a California State license which entitles me to paint anywhere in the State and for which I was required to qualify. Concert Voice For Students at Metropolitan An advanced student voice cital will be presented by A. M. Cranston Voice Studio; Melrose Abbey Sunday, June 14 at 4 p.m., to which the public invited. Those taking part and numbers are: Mrs. Iris Favero soprano soloist at Bethel Baptist Church, Anaheim, singing: "Lords Prayer" by Malotte; "Many A New Day." from Catherine Homma, by Rodgers. Raymond Ellstrome, tenor list and minister of music, from Heim Grace Brethren Church; singing: "Communion Hymn"; Opie, and "Le Reve" from oprea "Manon" by Massenet. Mrs. Barbara Rees of the Methodist Church Choir of Anaheim will sing: "Without A Sister by Youmans, and "Caro Mio (in Italian) by Giordani. Miss Wendy Prince, soprano will sing: "Villa" from "Merry Widow" by Lehar; trellita" by Ponce, and "Longderry Air." Mrs. Wilma Williams Booth coloratura soprano, who is so at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Lakewood will sing: "The Rose of Summer" from the opera "Martha" by Von Flotow. Salton Sea Water Safe at Park Site Waters around the Salton State Park are free from contaminations harmful to humans. William Hymanson Proceeds of the musical event, sponsored by the Orange County Philharmonic Society, will be used to provide hi-fi equipment for the children's ward at the hospital. Also on the program will be Frieda Belinfante, conductor of the Orange County Philharmonic Orchestra, at the cello and Mary Lehigh at the piano. New General Mgr. For L. A. Harbor Charles L. Vickers, assistant of the Harbor Department for the past five years, was named Monday by the Board of Harbor Commissioners to replace Bloi J. Amar as general manager. Vickers, 56, will take over the harbor's top job as a climax to 33 years of service in the department. His appointment will be effective July 1, the date on which Amar will retire formally. Chordaires Meet The June meeting of the Hammond Chordaires was held at the home of Mrs. Lois Garvin of Garden Grove. The evening was spent by various members playing and entertaining the visitors on the Hammond chord organ. The visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Raymer of Santa Ana and Mr. and Mrs. Kreidler from Huntington Park. The next meeting will be held July 1, at Mrs. Jean King's home at 1532 E. Wilshire, Fullerton. When I asked the stooge in the Tax Office what your town had that the other cities didn't have, to cause such an inequality in fees, I was given the one word answer "DISNEYLAND". Will someone please explain this? I hope you will clean up an unhealthy condition so I can come into your city without muttering under my breath. (Signed) Jack M. Worrell Garden Grove, Calif. TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE Thursday; June 12, 1958—No. 2 Summer Recreation Activities Are Announced for Anaheim Youngsters anaheim boys and girls will be not busy this summer if they are advantage of the many opportunities offered them in the summer recreational program. The park department has listed the various activities and information as to exact dates and periods of registration, may be obtained by calling the park department, KEyne 3-1321 and ask for extension 85. The varied program includes possibility of eating lunches the park to the strains of reed music. It includes playground excursions, baton twirl lessons and swimming lessons. The activities as listed by the department in the Anaheim Newsler for June are as follows: - Aquatic Program: Includes swimming classes for all ages, fitnessmen's swimming, family ims. Small children's wading and playground at City park. - Smiming pools at City park and anaheim high school. - Batton Twirling: Fundamentals twirling, general routines, unwanship and other phases. All-City Track Meet and Marathon: La Palma park, Aug. 1, 6 p.m. Events are Juvenile League and open divisions. Tennis Program: Instruction City-park tennis courts, Mondays through Fridays. Dog Obedience Classes: Children's classes, Adults' classes. Bowling Leagues: To be formed if interest is shown. Classes for youngsters and adults. Crafts: Many, many divisions going on at both city parks and all school parks. For all ages of children. Classes begin June 23. Lunch Time in the Park: Good music via records for those who bring lunches. Playground Excursions: One day excursions and special trips. List of trips and dates will be posted on the playground bulletins. Summer School of Music: Six week program scheduled at high school music building. Teen Activities: Some special city-wide events and out-of-town excursions will be offered throughout the summer. Inquire at nearest playground. Tap and Ballet: Basic funda- Voters to Decide On Sewer Bonds Anaheim and north Orange County residents will go to the polls in a special election Tuesday, August 5, to vote on a sewer bond issue. The announcement was made this week by Robert H. Boney of Anaheim, chairman of the citizens committee for sewers. The purpose of the committee is to inform the voters of the extreme seriousness of the situation. The rapid increase in population in Orange County chiefly in the northerly and westerly sections, has caused a serious danger to the residents because of the overloading of the existing sewer lines and a bond issue is needed to provide for additional facilities. The city of Anaheim is in Sanitation Districts 2 and 3. Voters will be notified in which district they live and will be told of the special polling places. Lee M. Nelson, general manager of the county sanitation districts of Orange County stated that present trunk sewer lines in areas involved are running as much as 25 per cent over capacity now, and warned that the peak months are yet to come. Concert Voice Recital of Advanced Students at Melrose Abbey, Sunday An advanced student voice reel will be presented by Albert Cranston Voice Studios, at Melrose Abbey Sunday, June 15, p.m., to which the public is invited. Those taking part and their abers are: Mrs. Iris Fallon, piano soloist at Bethel Baptist Church, Anaheim, singing: "The Prayer" by Malotte, and "A New Day," from Oklahoma, by Rodgers. Raymond Ellstrome, tenor soloist and minister of music, Anaheim Grace Brethren Church, will sing: "Communion Hymn" by Berry Widow, and "Le Reve" from the "Manon" by Massenet. Mrs. Barbara Rees of the First Presbyterian Church Choir of Anaheim will sing: "Without A Song" (Joumans, and "Caro Mio Ben" Italian) by Giordani. Miss Wendy Prince, soprano sing: "Villa" from the Barry Widow by Lehar, "Esinta" by Ponce, and "London Air." Mrs. Wilma Williams Bondy,atura soprano, who is soloist at Timothy Lutheran Churchakewood will sing: "The Last of Summer" from the opera, Artha" by Von Flotow and Milton Sea Water Life at Park Site Atters around the Salton Sea Park are free from any aquatic program; Includes swimming classes for all ages, businessmen's swimming, family ims. Small children's wading and playground at City park. Swimming pools at City park and the high school. Atton Twirling: Fundamentals twirling, general routines, swimmanship and other phases. Classes held once a week for eight kicks. Baseball: Juvenile Leagues (10 ball), Baseball Leagues, Girls' ball, Adult softball. Summer School of Music: Six week program scheduled at high school music building. Teen Activities: Some special city-wide events and out-of-town excursions will be offered throughout the summer. Inquire at nearest playground. Tap and Ballet: Basic fundamental steps of tap and ballet will be taught. A long list of schedules available. Inquire for details through park department or at nearest playground. "Mi Chiamano Mimi" from the opera "La Boheme" by Puccini, (in Italian). Mrs. Maxine Trotter, soprano soloist at The First Presbyterian Church of Tustin, will sing: "Musetta's Waltz Song" (in Italian) from the Puccini opera "La Boheme," and "Je Dis" (in French) from the opera "Carmen" by Bizet, and "The Italian Street Song" by Herbert. Milton Halvorsen, baritone soloist at the Fullerton First Christian Church will sing "Absent" by Metcalf, and "Open the Gates of The Temple" by Knapp. Mrs. Margaret Elliott, Director of Music at Wesley Methodist Church, Anaheim, will sing "Teach Me To Pray" by Jewitt, "With A Song in Your Heart," from "Spring Is Here" by Rodgers, and "I Whistle A Happy Tune" from "The King and I" by Rodgers. Mrs. Edythe Swensen, organist at Huntington Beach Methodist Church, will be guest organist playing "Chancel Radiance" by Kern, "A Blessing", and her own arrangement of "Now The Day Is Over" by Barnby. Mrs. Marjorie Cranston Fulton, of Fullerton, will be the piano accompanist. New Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Irving Singman, owners of the new Palm Square Pharmacy, located at 607 South Palm, announce this week that they are having an official opening. The store building is combined in a unique manner with a medical building and is constructed with artistic stone wall facings to make it a most attractive building for South Palm Street. The store will carry a full line of drugs and sundries and Mr. Singman has announced that he will operate a free delivery service for his customers. Mr. and Mrs. Singman have previously been in business in Los Angeles and welcome an opportunity to now serve the people of this area. They are offering a free gift to Anaheim Couple Are Surprised on 60th Anniversary Invited to a neighbors home for a neighborhood get-together last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Summers of 6811 Savanna Street, this city, were very pleasantly surprised on their sixtieth wedding anniversary. The event was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wiebalk, Sr., at 6771 Savanna Street, assisted by Mrs. Poplowske. Sixty-three guests had gathered for the event. Mr. and Mrs. Summers were married in Narka, Kansas, in 1898 and came to California in 1936. They have resided in Riverside and Orange counties since that time. Mr. Summers, until a few years ago, owned and operated a barber shop in Santa Ana. Carroll Summers, their only child, resides in Los Angeles but visits with his mother and father nearly every weekend. He was present, and was one of the instigators of the surprise, as well as Mr. Summers' brother, Ross Summers of San Bernardino, and a niece, Christine Fishner of Los Angeles. Another brother, Russell Summers of Seward, Nebraska, was in Los Angeles at the time but was unable to be here, since he had just arrived because of the death of a daughter in that city. The railroad connecting Rhode Island with Stonington, Conn., was opened on Nov. 10, 1837. "Bus Stop" Now on Stage at Playhouse Scenic artist Marvyn Harbert really designs up a blizzard for Mala Powers and Michael Bradford in William Inge's "Bus Stop" now at the Pasadena Playhouse. Against this icy background flourishes the torrid pursuit of the lady by the cowboy, at least 30 miles around stage nightly. When a cow poke is headstrong and determined enough to hot foot it clear across country after the object of his affections, by bus, yet in spite of her violent resistance and active objections, punctuated by several solid belts across the face his intentions are serious. A COLORADO GRADUATE Judith Carol Yeltema, of Anaheim, received her BA degree from the University of Colorado along with 1,650 seniors and graduate students in the graduating exercises held Friday, June 6th, it was announced by university officials.