anaheim-gazette 1958-06-19

Orange County's Residents Are "Lost Americans" – Worth Bernard Orange County's 612,000 residents are "lost Americans". So charges W. Worth Bernard, publisher of Orange County Industrial News Monthly, in the current issue of the magazine in an editorial which states that the 400,000 persons who have moved to Orange County or have been born here since 1950 are living in a county that is mentioned nowhere in recent federal government "metropolitan area" reports on population, sales, savings and employment. "This is serious," the publisher writes. "Many publications, industrialists, bankers, advertisers and research organizations depend on federal reports on metropolitan areas for their own analysis of trends in various parts of our great nation. They see no mention of Orange County in the metropolitan area reports, so they are completely uninformed on what is going on here and what the potential of our county will be." No Identity of Its Own Orange County statistics are lumped into the figures of the "Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area." Bernard points out and, therefore, the county has no identity of its own in the frequently-issued metropolitan area reports. On March 28, a delegation composed of Orange County public officials and civic leaders met with Al A. Cisar, office of Statistical Standards Bureau of the that just because Orange County is not listed as a metropolitan area does not mean that information on the county is not published by the federal agencies. He said: "The city and county data currently available for Orange County and its major cities on population, housing, manufacturing, trade, service, etc. will be continued." In reply Bernard stated that he was not aware of any up-to-date figures published by any of the federal agencies on Orange County's "lost Americans" and requested, "in fairness to all concerned that any specific reports issued since 1950 be furnished so that they can be publicized here." Resolutions calling for the recognition of Orange County as a standard metropolitan area have been adopted by the County Board of Supervisors, the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County and by nearly every City Council and Chamber of Commerce in the county. Officials Back Area's Demand Elected officials have also backed the area's demand for federal recognition. Bernard says. Among these are Congressman Utt, Senators William F. Knowland and Thomas H. Kuchel. "Vice President Richard Nixon, a native son of Orange County, has also taken an interest in correcting this injustice to the 612,000 lost Americans in Orange County," the editorial says. National Hot Dog Month vies with urgent cables concerning Charles De Gaulle's tribulations with Algeria and the latest mysterious stomach ache in Moscow. The hot dog asks no priority or part of either. And yet . . . And yet 174-million Americans will make the hot dog such a staple part of their diet this year that national consumption will total an estimated ten and three quarter billion hot dogs. Laid end to end, as such statistics are always enshrined, these billions of weiners would reach to the moon, which is considerably more than can be said for anybody's space rocket to date. There would be enough hot dogs left over to . . . well, enough, we suppose, to satiate and divert all the purple people eaters on record. We who run the hot dog flag up the pole each year hope that you are one of those who salute the event in its third year in July of 1958. If you find a fancy in our figures or a chuckle in our charts, remember that meat packers are merry men. And are we to be less stout hearted than the sponsors of Kraut season, pickle month, write a letter-home-to-week week, or kippered herring day? Governments may come and go and economies rise and fall, but the hot dogs go on forever. That's the way the mustard splashes. Vittles are vital, a truth that National Hot Dog month cannot allow to go unremarked. Your remarks we now patiently await. Cordially, Johnston Snipes. HAVE YOU ever wanted to say "thank you" in Korean? Well, you never know when it might come in handy so here's how: "Kam Sa Ham Ni Da". Boy, after you get through saying that you almost forget what you're thankening them for. ANAHEIM is the largest city in Orange County but you wouldn't know it. Freeway signs still give us credit for only 50,000. Dear State: Anaheim's official Orange County statistics are lumped into the figures of the "Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area," Bernard points out and, therefore, the county has no identity of its own in the frequently-issued metropolitan area reports. On March 28, a delegation composed of Orange County public officials and civic leaders met with Al A. Cisar, office of Statistical Standards, Bureau of the Budget, Executive Office of the President, in the Capitol for a conference arranged by Congressman James B. Utt. As a result of that conference, Cisar, who is Executive Secretary of the federal government's Committee on Standard Metropolitan Areas, expressed a desire to visit Orange County "within 6 weeks" to check recent growth "on the scene." Not having seen him here, Bernard phoned him in Washington and learned from Mr. Cisar that the federal official could not come here to check the facts "on the scene" until the federal committee had considered Orange County's request for recognition. He said that the technical staff would consider Orange County's request on May 20. Where Are The Facts? However, on May 20 Cisar wrote that he had "no further word relative to the recommendation to establish Orange County as a separate Standard Metropolitan Area" and, in defense of the federal government, made claim that federal agencies do put out reports on counties and Funeral Services to be Held Today for Mrs. Maddie Gates Funeral services were held this morning for Mrs. Maddie Gates, 83, of 220 N. Claudina, Anaheim, who died Monday in a Whittier rest home following a brief illness. The Rev. Robert Burns McAulay of the Orange First Presbyterian Church officiated at the services held in the chapel of Backs, Troutman and Kaulbars and interment was in the Anaheim Cemetery. Mrs. Gates was born in Stockton, California, and came to Orange County 60 years ago. She was a member of the Anaheim First Presbyterian Church and the oldest Past Noble Grand of the Anaheim Rebecca Lodge, receiving her 50-year pin three years ago. She leaves her daughters Mrs. Etta Lautenbach of Ventura; Mrs. Marie McCurdy of Huntington Park and Mrs. Frances Barrett of Anaheim. A son, William E. Schumacher of Anaheim and a step-daughter, Mrs. Adelaide Anlauf of Santa Paula. ANAHEIM is the largest city in Orange County but you wouldn't know it. Freeway signs still give us credit for only 50,000. Dear State: Anaheim's official population is 78,376. How long do you think it will take to make the change? TO MAYOR Chas. Pearson, to all the city councilmen, to Keith Murdock and all the nice ladies in the city clerk's office, we apologize. The troublesome triangle at the intersection of La Palma and Los Angeles DOES NOT belong to the city. No siree! It belongs to a private individual and so there goes my campaign for a city beautiful. BOB WAIGLI, one of "Barney" Jordan's little helpers in the California Bank here in Anaheim, looked real important as he went up and down the street with a portfolio doing Chamber of Commerce Work. What this town needs is more guys like Bob and less committee meetings. SEEN ANY rocks that look like they've been turned over recently? What's happened is that Coalson Morris is out looking for Republicans and he's shaking the bushes and looking under rocks. The Albert M. Cranston Voice Studios, 206 South Rose St., Anaheim, will present a number of students at Melrose Abbey Sunday, June 22, 3:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Those taking part are: Owen Gallogly, Santa Ana; Diane Drake, Garden Grove; Sharon Johnson, Tustin; Nancy Smith, Placentia; Priscilla Cranston, Anaheim; Suzanne Stehly, Anaheim; Linda Mahon, Garden Grove; Florence Alvarez, Garden Grove; Judi Parra, Anaheim; Carolyn Dallas, Buena Park; Lois Pembrook, Placentia; Linda Brunson, Anaheim; Bill Hoy, Charles Dunn, Johnny Hero, Diana Patten, Placentia; Linda Moore, Anaheim; Elaine Turney, Anaheim; Jull Terek, Anaheim; Kathleen Pembrook, Placentia; Joanne Mahon, Garden Grove. Some of the numbers to be sung are: "Ave Marie" (in Latin) by Franz Schubert; "Tales of the Vienna Woods" by Strauss; "Walk Hand in Hand" by Cowell; "Whither Thou Goest" by Mac Dermid; "I Believe", "Lass with the Delicate Air" by Arne; "Romance" by Romberg; "Comrades" by McGlennen; "No Love" by Myles; "Cielito Lindo", "Brahm's Lullaby", "O Promise Me", "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling", "Farewell to Arms", "Very Special Love", "Hello Young Lovers" (from The King and I) by Rodgers; "No Secret" by Hamblen; "On The Street Where You Live"; "I Could Have Danced All Night" (from My Fair Lady) by Loewe; "One Little Candle" by Roach; "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Rodgers and "Rose of Tralee" by Glover. Duets: "Let's Sip a Soda" by Davenport; "All in the April Evening" by Robertson; "Now the Day Is Over" by Barnby, and other numbers. 87 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY IS OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY Vol. LXXXVIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 LIBRARY 23 SC Graduates From This Area Twenty-three local residents were among 3200 seniors of the University of Southern California honored at formal commencement exercises held Saturday in Alumni Memorial Park of the campus. 75th Annual Event It marked the 75th annual event in SC history, Lewis Strauss, chairman of the atomic energy commission, came from Washington, D.C., to give the commencement address following a cap and gown processional of graduates and faculty across the campus. Local Graduates SC graduates from this community and their respective degrees earned include: Donald DeBaets, A.B.; Frank Galusha, Jr., A.B.; Carolyn Dielman, B.F.A.; Margaret Jones, B.S.Ed.; Robert McClellan, B.S.I.E.; Gerald Nielsen, B.S.; Maryanne Hammatt, B.S.Ed.; Linda Heffern, B.S.Ed.; Lillian Rich, B.S.Ed.; Reynette Wallace, B.S.Ed.; William Gathas, Jr., M.B.A.; Henry Colo, M.S.Ed.; Robert Hager, M.S.Ed.; Claude Lloyd, M.S.Ed.; Donald Stillwell, M.S.Ed.; Osborne Wheeler, Ed.D.; Walter Marable, Jr., M.S.Ed. Kirkwood Believes Orange County Has Brilliant Future SANTA ANA, June 17 — California's history-making saga of explosive growth will continue to spell a brilliant future for Orange County, State Controller Robert C. Kirkwood predicted here today. Addressing the Santa Ana Rotary Club, Kirkwood declared that the county's impressive growth to date is "only the beginning". He pointed out that Orange is one of the most richly endowed counties in California; and that it has more than doubled its population since 1950, leading the entire state in growth. Superb Advantages Here "The area has superb physical advantages that equip you for tremendous agricultural and industrial growth in the future. Agricultural wealth, expanding industry and developing recreational resources will enable Orange County to meet the challenge of the future," said Kirkwood. He declared that stable and responsive local government can play a major part in encouraging New Budget To Council Keith Murdock, administrative officer of the City of Anaheim, this week completed preparation of the 1958-59 city budget which will be submitted to the city council at its next regular meeting. The new budget, at a higher figure than last year, calls for no increase in the present city tax rate of $1.10. A few lines from Murdock's opening statement in his budget message follow: "The budget this year is $1,630, 745 over the budget of $7,922, 980 for 1957-58. This is a 20% increase over last year's budget and compares with the 29% increase in population in 1958 over 1957." "Despite this increase, it will not be necessary to increase the $1.10 tax rate which has been in effect since 1951, nor will it be necessary to recommend any additional sources of revenue." "To be able to finance such an increase in public service without resorting to new or increased tax sources indicates a sound financial situation." Back Area's Demand officials have also the area's demand for federalization, Bernard says. These are Congressman William F. Knowlson, Thomas H. Kuchel, President Richard Nixon, son of Orange County, taken an interest in corrosion injustice to the 612 Americans in Orange the editorial says. Population Gets Attention federal agencies operate on the Committee on Metropolitan Areas now 176 metropolitan areas country. Cities of 50,000 which have their area and sizable urban appear on that list. It are Riverside, San Bernardo and Santa Barbara smaller than Orange appear on the list," it recently, the committee considering addresses of nearby cities combined population totals On the list of metros is there any menne 612,000 lost, Ameri- cation in Orange County has four cities of 50,000 population — Santa Ana, Garden Fullerton — and another, the Newport Harbor where the cities of Reach and Costa Mesaching a combined pop- 50,000," the Industrial trial points out. Held Gates of the Anaheim First Church and the old-ble Grand of the Ana- caea Lodge, receiving spin three years ago. her daughters Mrs. Abach of Ventura; Mrs. Curdy of Huntington Mrs. Frances Barrett of son, William E. Schu-Anaheim and a step- irs. Adelaide Anlauf of Funeral Services For Ada M. McColloch Mrs. Ada M. McColloch, 82 passed away in Alhambra June 17 at 3:15 a.m. She had lived in the Placentia area for two years and in California for 64 years. Mrs. McColloch was born on Nov. 15, 1875 in Michigan. She is survived by one son, Clem M. McColloch of Placentia; two brothers: DeWitt Montgomery, Pomona, and Chester Montgomery, Ventura; and one grandson and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m. in McAulay and Suters Mortuary Baets, A.B.; Frank Galusha, Jr., A.B.; Carolyn Dielman, B.F.A.; Margaret Jones, B.S.Ed.; Robert McClellan, B.S.I.E.; Gerald Nielsen, B.S.Ed.; Linda Heffern, B.S.Ed.; Lillian Rich, B.S.Ed.; Reyneth Wallace, B.S.Ed.; William Gathas, Jr., M.B.A.; Henry Colo, M.S.Ed.; Robert Hager, M.S.Ed.; Claude Lloyd, M.S.Ed.; Donald Stillwell, M.S.Ed.; Osborne Wheeler, Ed.D.; Walter Marable, Jr., M.S.E.E.; Cleyon Yowell, M.S.E.E; Richard Fye, M.S.M.E.; William Goodwin, M.S.M.E; Keith Seckafoose, M.S.M.E; Lois Haskins, B.S. in D.H. and Harold Rice, D.D.S. "The area has superb physical advantages that equip you for tremendous agricultural and industrial growth in the future. Agricultural wealth, expanding industry and developing recreational resources will enable Orange County to meet the challenge of the future," said Kirkwood. He declared that stable and responsive local government can play a major part in encouraging the favorable climate for industrial development which is a must for successful expansion. Plan Wisely Now "You must put sound expansion plans into orbit now in order to absorb another one-third population increase into the economy of the county by 1965—when you will have approximately 800,000 residents." Within that period, about 84,-000 additional jobs must be developed for your new citizens. Creating those jobs will require a yearly capital investment of about $180 million or a total of more than $1¼ billion. Cooperation Is Imperative "The business climate today makes it imperative for state and local government to join with management and labor to encourage the conditions which will bring about business expansion and new employment," said Kirkwood. Maternity Tea For Expectant Mothers Anaheim Memorial Hospital held its first maternity tea today. Presiding over the gathering of mothers-to-be from the Anaheim area was Miss Eva May Carlill, director of nurses, who acquainted guests with the latest facilities of the obstetrical department and answered their questions concerning maternity preparations. The group had an opportunity to see the kinds of accommodations that are available in the east wing, and a film on the care and feeding of the baby was featured during the afternoon's program. The hospital's air-conditioned nursery, equipped with three incubators and 14 cribs, was also on view. Despite this increase, it will not be necessary to increase the $1.10 tax rate which has been in effect since 1951, nor will it be necessary to recommend any additional sources of revenue. "To be able to finance such an increase in public service without resorting to new or increased tax sources indicates a sound financial picture completely responsive to and compatible with the tremendous conditions of growth which have affected this community the last several years. In addition, it is also important to note that Anaheim is well below its bonded debt limit. The state limit on bonded indebtedness for Anaheim is, $16,173,951. The city's present bonded indebtedness is only $4,546,000." Bank of America Plans for Opening In West Anaheim The Bank of America's new West Anaheim branch building will hold open house Thursday night, July 10, it was announced by Frank J. Jones, manager. The new branch is located at 1685 Crescent Ave., across from the West Anaheim Center. With 8,160 square feet on its main and mezzanine floors, the air conditioned building is nearly five times as large as the present quarters. An additional 1,679 square feet of the store space will be available to the branch for future expansion. See Coin Display Jones said open house for the branch has been planned to give local residents an opportunity to inspect the new building and to meet the bank's staff. Several interesting events are being planned, including the display of an unusual coin collection. Constructed at a total cost of $240,000, the modern branch will feature complete metropolitan banking features, including safe deposits and escrow facilities and a night depository. Manager Jones said ample community parking will be available for customers of Planned Day, June 22 Woods" by Strauss; in Hand" by Cowell; Zhou Goest" by Mac Believe", "Lass with Air" by Arne; "Ro-Romberg; "Comrades" men; "No Love" by Ilito Lindo", "Brahm's Promise Me", "When Are Smiling", "Fare-arms", "Very Special Hello Young Lovers" King and I) by Rodg-secret" by Hamblen; meet Where You Live"; live Danced All Night", hair Lady) by Loewe; Candle" by Roach; her Walk Alone" by "Rose of Tralee" Let's Sip a Soda" by All in the April Eve-Jobertson; "Now the Her" by Barnby, and others. JOAQUINA VARGAZ Joaquina Delgado Vargaz, 88, a resident of Orange County for 40 years and of Stanton for 36 years, living at 10771 Cedar Street, died Tuesday morning at the Orange County General Hospital. She leaves two sons: Evaristo Munoz of Stanton and Felix Munoz of Tijuana, Mexico. Eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Recitation of the Holy Rosary at the Hilgenfeld Mortuary Chapel Friday evening at 7:30 with Mass in the Stanton Catholic Church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment will follow in All Souls Cemetery, Long Beach. CAMP PENDLETON — Marine Sgt. Richard M. Glenn, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Dundas of 728 Ball Rd., Anaheim, and husband of the former Miss Marilyn M. Granger of 1418 Florida Pl., Anaheim, graduated May 29 from the Non-Commissioned Officer's Leadership School, Camp Pendleton, Calif. VFW AUXILIARY NEWS The VFW Auxiliary 3173 held its regular monthly meeting last week with reports from various committee chairmen. The group voted to send a cash donation to the Little Joe trust fund. The little boy lost both legs in an accident. There will be a convention of the Department at Long Beach June 18 to June 21, it was announced. Pioneer Resident Dies Mary Seeger Bonnevier, 88, died late last week at Parkview Convalescent Hospital after a lingering illness. She was born in Minnesota but has been a resident of Anaheim since 1893. She is survived by a son, Howard F. Thurston of New York; two sisters, Mrs. Cood Adams of Santa Ana and Mrs. Arthur Lott of Hemet. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Backs, Troutman and Kaulbars Monday with Rev. John K. Saville officiating and interment in the Fairhaven Cemetery. Anaheim Resident Receives Degree of Dr. of Osteopathy Ralph C. Jung of 206 Evelyn Drive, Anaheim, will be among 86 students to be graduated from the College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Friday, June 20. Dr. W. Ballentine Henley, COP&S president, will confer his Doctor of Osteopathy degree during the school's 62nd annual commencement. The ceremony will be held in the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 East Green St., beginning at 8 p.m. ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE Thursday, June 19, 1958—No. 55 New Budget Council Murdock, administrative of the City of Anaheim, completed preparation 1958-59 city budget which submitted to the city at its next regular meeting new budget, at a higher than last year, calls for release in the present city of $1.10. New lines from Murdock's statement in his budget follow: Budget this year is $1,630. For the budget of $7,922. 1957-58. This is a 20% over last year's budget impares with the 29% increase in population in 1958 over this increase, it will be necessary to increase the tax rate which has been since 1951, nor will it be able to recommend any ad-sources of revenue. The able to finance such an in public service withrting to new or increased pieces indicates a sound fi- Senator Murdy to Talk About Water Senator John A. Murdy, Jr., will give a talk on "Water, the State-wide Situation", as reflected from the actions at the recent session of the state legislature, at the Farm Bureau building, 1916 West Chapman, Orange, Friday afternoon, June 20, at 4 o'clock, it has been announced. Senator Murdy was chairman of the Joint Committee created between the two houses to try to agree upon a water program for California. Senator Murdy is well informed and can give an authentic picture to all those interested in this important subject for Southern California residents. This meeting, of course, is open to the public and all those who attend will be welcome. Anaheim B-PW Club Plan For Festival The Anaheim B-PW Club met Wednesday evening, June 11 at Chungking Cafe for the first dinner meeting under the leadership of Norma Nipper, newly installed president. Thirty members Sewer Bond Passage Is Imperative Overflowing sewers in the north and west parts of Orange County are a threat to the health of area residents, warns Dr. Edward Lee Russell, County Health Officer. Reporting an increase in the number of overflowing sewers, Dr. Russell said that a "dangerous health and sanitation situation" is developing rapidly in Sanitation Districts 2 and 3. Dr. Russell, writing to the officers of the two districts, said "Somewhat similar but far less serious situations have occasionally occurred in the past which represented a threat to public health standards. When these were called to the attention of the Sanitation District administration, prompt but temporary measures were taken in an effort to minimize any health hazard. Sewers Are Overflowing "However," he continued, "our Anaheim B-PW Club Plan For Festival The Anaheim B-PW Club met Wednesday evening, June 11 at Chungking Cafe for the first dinner meeting under the leadership of Norma Nipper, newly installed president. Thirty members were present. A report on plans for the booth at the Festival, Saturday, June 21, at the City Park was given. Members of this committee are: Pauline Houts, Emma Lawrence, Eleanor Barthelmes, Rose Wilson and Doras Prickett. Representing Spain, cold drinks and ice cream bars will be their wares. A contest is in process to name the club bulletin edited by Eleanor Barthelmes, corresponding secretary. Club members are to submit suggested names to Norma Nipper in writing before the next meeting. President Norma Nipper and past president Emma Lawrence attended the 38th annual state convention held in San Francisco May 29-June 1. They reported a well organized convention and perfect weather conditions. LaDocia Ellis, state president, presided at the business sessions at which routine business was conducted. Dorothy Ford, first vice president, presided at a luncheon at which The Rt. Rev. James A. Pike, Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of California was the speaker. This proved to be one of the highlights of the convention. Newly elected state officers were installed Saturday night at the Red Rose Banquet held in the Gold and Nob Hill rooms, Fairmont Hotel, by Ivy A. Grace, a past state president. Newly elected 1958-59 officers are: president, Dorothy Ford, Los Angeles; first vice-president, Elizabeth Chapman, Stockton; second vice-president, Zella Stone, Upland; third vice-president, Marjorie S. Hitch; recording secretary, Helen Kemble of Los Angeles, and treasurer, Irene Young. The next regular meeting will somewhat similar but far less serious situations have occasionally occurred in the past which represented a threat to public health standards. When these were called to the attention of the Sanitation District administration, prompt but temporary measures were taken in an effort to minimize any health hazard. Sewers Are Overflowing "However," he continued, "our department is now confronted with the disturbing fact that an increasing number of overflowing sewers are occurring (within the northerly and westerly sections of the county) which constitute a definite and continuing threat to the health of residents of Orange County. In view of the responsibility which devolves upon this department to abate such nuisances and fully protect the health of the public, we are respectfully calling this matted to the attention of your respective boards for early attention and appropriate action." Sewer Expansion Needed In a reply to Dr. Russell, directors of the two sanitation district boards indicated that an expansion of sewer facilities is needed to alleviate the problem in the fast-growing areas and then pointed out that a $6,476,809 construction program in District 2 and a $11,730,592 program in District 3 have been proposed. If bond issues financing the building programs are approved at an Aug. 5 election, the directors said, the new facilities can be in operation by September of next year. Safety Merit Award To Edison Company Southern California Edison Company employees have won a national safety merit award for working more than a million man-hours without an accident, it was announced today by J. A. Long, district manager. The award, presented by Edison Electric Institute, national association of electric light and power companies, lauds the company's safety record as an "outstanding achievement in accident prevention." new building and to the bank's staff. Several events are being planned display of an coin collection. acted at a total cost of the modern branch will complete metropolitan features, including safe and escrow facilities and repository. Manager Jones made community parking available for customers of Mers Have "Buggles" lined teller counters will the conventional teller and will provide space teller stations. There are stations in the present Tellers will work fromuggies" which can be into the vault at night, the usual cash drawers, said the branch will do that its present location last time Friday, July 11, open in the new building a.m. Monday morning. Imm Resident Degree of Osteopathy C. Jung of 206 Evelyn Anaheim, will be among us to be graduated from one of Osteopathic Physiurgical Surgeons Friday, June W. Ballentine Henley, president, will confer his Osteopathy degree durhool's 62nd annual comt. The ceremony will be the Pasadena Civic Auditorium East Green St., beet 8 p.m. Fairmont Hotel, by Ivy A. Grace, a past state president. Newly elected 1958-59 officers are: president, Dorothy Ford, Los Angeles; first vice-president, Elizabeth Chapman, Stockton; second vice-president, Zella Stone, Upland; third vice-president, Marjorie S. Hitch; recording secretary, Helen Kemble of Los Angeles, and treasurer, Irene Young. The next regular meeting will be held at Home Savings & Loan Association courtesy room, 211 E. Center St., on June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Illustrated Talk On Trip to Japan The Tuesday, June 24, meeting of the Orange County Branch, California National Fuchsia Society, will feature Miss Peggy Sullivan, who will give an illustrated talk on her recent trip to Japan. Noted as one of the most popular garden club speakers, Miss Sullivan features a humor novel and interesting narration. Also on the program will be William L. Taylor, with timely tips on "Fuchsias Ready for the Show." The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the American Legion Hall, 936 North Lemon St., Anaheim. There will be door prizes, a plant exchange table, and refreshments. The public is invited. MRS. EDITH EDWARDS DIES Mrs. Edith Edwards, 87, mother of Claude W. Edward, president of Alpha Beta Food Markets, Inc., died in her La Habra home, June 17, after a lingering illness. Company employees have won a national safety merit award for working more than a million man-hours without an accident, it was announced today by J. A. Long, district manager. The award, presented by Edison Electric Institute, national association of electric light and power companies, lauds the company's safety record as an "outstanding achievement in accident prevention." This is the third such award that the Edison Company's more than 8,500 employees have earned. Mr. Long pointed out. The first was presented in 1955, and the second early last year, he said. Proiect "BROOM" For Manned Space Capsule Program HAWTHORNE — Northrop Aircraft, Inc., has given its manned space laboratory program the company designation of project BROOM (Ballistic Recovery of Orbiting Man). A research and development proposal which calls for placing a recoverable manned space capsule into orbit within three years is being prepared for submission to the U. S. Air Force. Pending an Air Force decision, Northrop will continue Project BROOM studies on its own initiative, George F. Douglas, engineering vice president of the company's Northrop Division, said. The Northrop proposal is based on the use of existing rocket propulsion systems to place the capsule in orbit.