anaheim-gazette 1958-07-24

THE EXTRA COLUMN (By Frank Hall) NEWSPAPER editors have more fun than anyone else because they get to open all of the free publicity mail that comes to the office. Join me as I open my assortment for the first three days of this week: Here's an envelope with the smiling head of Pat Brown on it. Quote: Brown said he took a two-day pack trip into the High Sierra. "It will keep me on my feet for some time", he said. Unquote. IN THIS one we'll let Ginger Savell, a Knowland worker, split her verbs with an adverb when she makes this statement she would like to have published: "The young voter of today is much better informed, more mature politically, and he cannot be easily fooled by platitudes and hollow promises". THIS ONE is not from the mail but I just happened to remember that Van France, senior public relations advisor at Disneyland told Anaheim merchants that the success of Disneyland is based on two things: cleanliness and courtesy. "Fan mail from our More than 25,000 boys and girls will attend the seventh annual Shrine Pageant and All-Star Football Game the night of July 30 as guests of southern California Shriners, Managing Director Elmer P. Bromley reported today. The youths are mostly high school age, and their tickets were purchased by Shriners from as far away as Lompoc, Victorville and San Clemente. The Shrine's youth program, ERMALINDA DIAZ Ermalinda Romero Diaz, 67, a native of Mexico and a resident of Stanton for 28 years and in California for 33 years, making her home at 10952 Oak Street, Stanton, died Monday at the Palm-Harbor Hospital after an extended illness. She leaves her husband, William P. Diaz of Stanford which has been organized for three years under the general direction of B. Earl Turner, Arcadia, of the Santa Anita Shrine Club, has helped the charity pageant and game to become a major southern California event. Attendance has grown from 29,588 in 1952 to 85,931 last year. The 1957 crowd figure was swelled by some 20,000 youths whose tickets were provided by Shriners. CAMP PENDLETON—Marine Cpl. Bud E. Hurst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman D. Hurst, of 9622 Guinida Ave., Anaheim, graduated July 18 from the Non-Commissioned Officer's Leadership School. During the four-week course the students received classroom and practical training in the ma- THIS ONE is not from the mail but I just happened to remember that Van France, senior public relations advisor at Disneyland told Anaheim merchants that the success of Disneyland is based on two things: cleanliness and courtesy. "Fan mail from our visitors mention these two points more than any others." NO NEED to own a cow", says the Southern California Forum and then follows with this information: "The federal government takes 52% out of every dollar of profits a corporation makes. That is in income tax. This is exactly as though the government owned 52% of the stock of the company." IT HAS cost $38 million less to care for TB patients in VA hospitals during the past three fiscal years because newer drugs have been discovered and developed. This is a saving to taxpayers the Health News Institute reports. "HUNDREDS of exotic beauties who come to California from all over the world will be on display. Hold it, boys, it's not what you think it is. It is publicity for the fifth annual shade plant show. Now isn't that a good lead for a publicity story. In case you are still interested the show is this Saturday and Sunday at the Orange County fairgrounds. No charges. WHATSOEVER a man soweth, that shall he also reap"—New testament. Don't you believe it in 1958. I sowed two cans of the nicest looking dichondra seed. The pictures looked nice and velvety green. Those little seeds must really have been sound asleep. It has been more than a year, now, and I don't have a dichondra lawn yet. FROM THE Downey Skywriter, a North American Aviation house organ: The famous World War II Mustangs stored in a New Zealand airdrome are being sold for 60 to 100 pounds. (1 pound equals $2.90). The Shrine's youth program, The Ermalinda Romero Diaz, 67, a native of Mexico and a resident of Stanton for 28 years and in California for 33 years, making her home at 10952 Oak Street, Stanton, died Monday at the Palm-Harbor Hospital after an extended illness. She leaves her husband, William P. Diaz of Stanton, three daughters; Mrs. Concha Herrera of Mexico City, Mrs. Angie Sianez, Stanton, and Mrs. Vera Melendez, Norwalk; also a son, Jesus Herrera of Mexicali. Funeral services will be conducted from the Stanton Pentecostal Church, with the Wake Friday evening at 8 o'clock and funeral services Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will be made in Westminster Memorial Park. Hilgenfeld Mortuary in charge of arrangements. CAMP PENDLETON—Marine Cpl. Bud E. Hurst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman D. Hurst, of 9622 Guinida Ave., Anaheim, graduated July 18 from the Non-Commissioned Officer's Leadership School. During the four-week course the students received classroom and practical training in the maneuvering and handling of troops in leadership positions. Additional instruction included phases of military science and tactics, compass marches, patrols and drill. CAMP PENDLETON—Marine Pvt. Robert A Strafford, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Strafford of 537 Dawn St., Anaheim, is scheduled to finish four weeks of individual combat training July 23 at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. Many Orange County Civic Groups Orange County service clubs, chambers of commerce organizations, professional groups, civic organizations and cities have united to endorse the sewer bond program to be voted on at the special election August 5, it was announced by Robert H. Boney, chairman of the citizens committee for sewers. Among the groups whose endorsements are already on file are the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County, the Yorba Linda Rotary Club, the City of Fullerton, the La Habra Chamber of Commerce, the West Orange County Board of Realtors, the Buena Park Chamber of Commerce, the Buena Park Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Buena Park Jay-C-Ettes, and the Orange County Advertising Agencies Association. Leaders of these groups expressed the opinion that this pro- FROM THE Downey Skywriter, a North American Aviation house organ: The famous World War II Mustangs stored in a New Zealand airdrome are being sold for 60 to 100 pounds. (1 pound equals $2.80). They sold originally for about 8000 pounds. They will be broken down for parts to be used in orchard equipment. ANAHEIM executives were a little surprised Thursday morning when their stenographers came to work and greeted them with, "Good morning, you-all Boss". Miss Louisiana had won the Miss USA contest Wednesday night and they think if "you all" helped her, it might help them. THE REASON we need so many bathing beauties is that what would publicity hounds do without a bathing beauty for an eye-catcher? They operate on the mistaken idea that if a bathing beauty isn't prominently displayed in a picture, the editor won't use it. Editors are throwing into waste baskets more beauty pictures in one day than a GI keeps in a year. I know, editors are crazy, but that helps them in their work. During 1957, Canada produced about 360,000,000 pounds of nickel, or approximately 75 per cent of the free world's entire supply. "Wings Over Jordan" Famous Choir Group At Orange Sunday "Wings Over Jordan", internationally famous choir, is to sing at the First Baptist Church, East Maple Avenue at Waverly Street, Orange, Sunday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. This famous choir that features Negro spirituals, has been heard at least once by most of the adult population in the United States in the past 21 years. It was first organized in 1937 by Rev. Glynn T. Settle, who is the present narrator and director. It was sponsored by the Columbia Broadcasting System and Mutual networks for 11 years and has given sacred concerts in every state in the union. It was especially honored by the U.S. government by being chosen as the only religious organization to sing to our men in the Armed Forces in both Europe and the Far East. Even though the group has appeared in Orange before, the pastor, Rev. C. Weston Sanders extends a cordial invitation to the public to enjoy this service of sacred music. A free will offering will be taken. Ed. L. Mene, Former City Employee, Dies Edward L. Mene, age 75, died at the Santa Maria Convalescent Home in Fullerton after a prolonged illness. He was born in France and had made his home in Anaheim for 52 years. He was employed by the city of Anaheim for nine years previous to his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, and two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Hunt of Los Angeles and Mrs. Alice Barrail of Venice. Also he leaves a son, George, of Fullerton and brothers and a sister in France. He wa-sa member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church. Rosary was said in the chapel of Backs-Troutman & Kaulbars Monday evening and Mass was celebrated Tuesday morning at St. Boniface Church. Interment was made in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Home Savings and Loan in Top Place Home Savings and Loan Association gained the first place standing for the highest monetary total of realty loans in Los Angeles county for the month of June according to figures by the Realty Tax and Service Co. Home's real estate loans in Orange County's oldest newspaper, ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY Vol. LXXXVIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 Senator Murdv Is Opposed to Ballot Proposition No. 5 A ballot proposition that would permit the State Legislature to fix the salaries of its own membership has been criticized by State Senator John A. Murdy, Jr., of Orange County, as being wrong in principle and poorly conceived. Opposed to Proposition No. 5 Murdy has prepared the negative argument on the proposed constitutional amendment which will be Proposition 5 on the November general election ballot. In his argument, Murdy points out that the proposition would fix legislative salaries at the average paid to supervisors in the five most populous counties, which would now be slightly more than $10,000 per year. Since supervisors' salaries are themselves fixed by the Legislature, this would in fact give the legislators the power to determine their own compensation. Not The Answer "All good Americans desire to pay adequately and in full for services rendered." City Civic Groups Endorse Bond Program Orange County, the La Rotary Club, the Hilton, the La Habra Commerce, the West County Board of Realena Park Chamber of the Buena Park Junior of Commerce, the Jay-C-Ettes, and the City Advertising Agention. Of these groups ex-opinion that this pro-gram is vital to protect the health and residential commercial and industrial growth of the entire area. Don Frank, president of the Orange County Association of Advertising Agencies, said "It is obvious that Orange County has reached the stage of development where the permanent solution of our sanitation problems must be solved immediately. Present trunk sewer lines are overloaded to the of our county." Shirley Effinger, president of the Buena Park Jay-C-Ettes commented that their organization is vitally interested in a "yes" vote from Orange County citizens. "We feel this is an election no one can afford to vote any other way except "yes" for the sake of avoiding serious epidemics as well as to assure the continued growth which will begin at 7:00 p.m. Reservations may be made by contacting heart headquarters at 1902 North Broadway, in Santa Ana and should be made by Friday, July 25 at the latest. There will be a no-host social hour at 6:30 p.m. At the meeting for the general membership, new members of the board of directors and officers for the association will be elected and subsequently installed. Entertainment will be provided by "The Four Palms," four Marines from El Toro who last year won the All-Navy Amateur award and who have appeared as guests on the Ed Sullivan television show. ATLANTIC FLEET.—Manning a battle phone aboard the tactical command ship USS Northampton, is Midshipman Gus L. Keolanui, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bittenbender of 12292 Orangewood Ave., Anaheim. Midn. Keolanui is a student at the U. S. Naval Academy. SAN DIEGO.—Jack R. Landrun, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Palmer of 907 Emerald St., Anaheim, graduated June 27 from recruit training at the Naval Training Center, San Diego. Apprentice petty officers are chosen from the ranks of the seaman recruits to assist Company Commanders. The selection is based on individual aptitude and leadership qualities. FT. CAMPBELL, KY.—Richard C. Estrada, son of Mr. and Mrs. Santiago Estrada, 317 E. Julianna Ave., Anaheim, recently was promoted to specialist third class at Fort Campbell, Ky., where he is a member of the 327th Infantry. Specialist Estrada, a rifleman in the infantry's Company E, entered the Army in March 1957. The 21-year-old soldier is a 1955 graduate of Anaheim High School. He was employed by Sylvania Electrical Products, Fullerton, in civilian life. ALL THAT IS GOOD IN AKHEIM GAZETTE Thursday, July 24, 1958—No. 8 "Housewives Guide To Baseball" Is A Popular Booklet It would be difficult to find the current best seller on the shelves of southern California's book stores but you can get a copy of it by writing to KMPC, 5939 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, requesting "The Housewives Guide To Baseball". Thousands of copies of this popular 32 page booklet have already been distributed. The guide is filled with gems about the game of baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose games are carried both at home and on the road by 50,000 watt KMPC. Already in its second printing, station Advertising and Promotion Director John Asher is eyeing the dwindling stock of the handy little booklet and preparing to place still another order for additional copies. The book has been a smash hit not only with the wives of baseball fans, but many men have proclaimed it as one of the best little books ever put out about the game. New Postal Rates In Effect August 1 Postmaster Marshall N. McFie of Anaheim said today he expects plenty of stamps and postal cards to be on hand for sale Aug. 1, to meet new postage rates which become effective then. McFie explained the Post Office department has been issuing new stamps, stamped envelopes and postal cards to post offices for several weeks in anticipation of the new rate changes. 4c For First Class Large additional supplies of the regular 4c stamp, bearing the likeness of Abraham Lincoln, are being received here to meet the new first-class letter rate of 4c an ounce. In addition, issues of special stamps and commemorative stamps will be available at the local post office in 4c denominations. A new "Champion of Liberty" stamp, honoring Simon Bolivar, the last great South American liberator, will be one sale at the local post office on July 25, in 4c and 8c denominations. (The 8c stamp is used in international mail.) Fuchsia Gleanings Aid Enthusiasts The fourth annual Fuchsia Flower Show which was held June 28 and 29 in the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium under the sponsorship of the California National Fuchsia Society, was well attended. More than 100 members and board of directors of the society were guests of the Ventura Branch Sunday, July 13, at the recreation center, Ventura, in anticipation of the report of the flower show and its bi-monthly meeting. Thirty-seven trophies were awarded to different classifications and 700 prizes were awarded to the public, it was reported by the show committee. Sweepstakes award went to the Inglewood Branch in the "out door living classification and second sweepstakes was won by the Westchester Branch in the "novel or unique" division. A Helpful Magazine "Fuchsia Gleanings", an edition just off the press, has been published by the Society "in an attempt to pass on the experience of many outstanding fuchsia growers to the newcomer and perhaps save him from the pitfalls of his abounding enthusiasm", so states William L. Taylor of Anaheim, president. This magazine is to be offered to members of the organization for $1.00 and also on consignment for sale to the public. On Nominating Committee Margaret Jackson of Anaheim, as chairman; Elmer Monson of Long Beach; A. Roy Joyce of Glendale; Gordon Minehardt of Costa Mesa; and S. G. Copeland of Venice, were appointed as a an ounce. In addition, issues of special stamps and commemorative stamps will be available at the local post office in 4c denominations. A new "Champlon of Liberty" stamp, honoring Simon Bolivar, the last great South American liberator, will be one sale at the local post office on July 25, in 4c and 8c denominations. (The 8c stamp is used in international mail.) 3c for Picture Post Cards "Picture" post cards will require 3c stamps for surface transportation and 5c stamps for air transportation. Ample supplies of 3c and 5c stamps are expected to meet anticipated demand for these stamps. Postage Due Charges To give post office patrons more time to familiarize themselves with the new postage rates the Post Office Department will suspend between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, the new 5-cent charge for handling mail lacking sufficient postage, McFie announced. After Oct. 31, a 5-cent charge will be made for all pieces of mail lacking sufficient postage. This charge, plus the postage due, can be returned by the recipient, in which case the mail is returned to the sender if it bears a return address. Otherwise it will be destroyed or sent to the Dead Letter Office. From Aug. 1 through Oct. 31 only the postage due will be collected from the recipient, or the sender if the recipient refuses to accept the mail. Fuchsia Society to Have Potluck Meet In La Palma Park The Orange County branch of the California National Fuchsia Society will hold a potluck supper on Tuesday, July 29, in La Palma Park, at 6:30 p.m. The feature of the evening will be a panel discussion on fuchsias, with Dr. H. B. Houghton as moderator. Also on the program will be William L. Taylor's "Timely Tips on Fuchsias." There will be usual plant exchange table and everyone, members and guests alike, are in MANNING ONE aboard the tacand ship USS NorthMidshipman Gus L. son of Mr. and Mrs. Tenbender of 12292 Ave., Anaheim. Allanui is a student at Naval Academy. GO.—Jack R. Landson of Mr. and Mrs. R. of 907 Emerald St., graduated June 27 training at the Naval Water, San Diego. petty officers are the ranks of the seas to assist Company The selection is individual aptitude and qualities. PBELL, KY.—Richard son of Mr. and Mrs. Erstrada, a rifleman Mary's Company E, enemy in March 1957. Year-old soldier is a rate of Anaheim High was employed by electrical Products, Fulvilian life. C FLEET.—Manning one aboard the tacand ship USS NorthMidshipman Gus L. son of Mr. and Mrs. Tenbender of 12292 Ave., Anaheim. Allanui is a student at Naval Academy. GO.—Jack R. Landson of Mr. and Mrs. R. of 907 Emerald St., graduated June 27 training at the Naval Water, San Diego. petty officers are the ranks of the seas to assist Company The selection is individual aptitude and qualities. PBELL, KY.—Richard son of Mr. and Mrs. Erstrada, a rifleman Mary's Company E, enemy in March 1957. Year-old soldier is a rate of Anaheim High was employed by electrical Products, Fulvilian life. FT. RILEY, KAN.—Cadet Ronald J. Donaldson of Anaheim, is attending a six-week summer camp at Fort Riley, under the Reserve Officer Training Corps program of Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. The training will end Aug. 1. U. S. FLEET.—Gerald W. Fell, Seaman, of 619 S. Janss St., Anaheim, aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Essex, participated in the U. S. Sixth Fleet amphibious operation that landed a reinforced battalion of 1800 U. S. Marines over the beach at Beirut at 9 a.m. (EST) July 15. The Marines making the landing were part of the regular Fleet Marine Force assigned to the Mediterranean-based 6th Fleet and were embarked in Transport Squadron 6. The squadron, commanded by Capt. V. B. McCrea, USN, was augmented by two destroyers and was supported by naval aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS Essex. PATTERSON SERVICES Funeral services for Joseph W. Patterson, 54, who was killed in an automobile accident near Barstow, Saturday, were held from the Backs-Troutman & Kaulbars chapel. He had been a resident of Anaheim since 1929 and lived at 222 Ash Street. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, of Anaheim and two daughters and three brothers. SAN DIEGO.—Steven B. Grastirt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brigham F. Grastirt of 2403 Paradise Road, Anaheim, graduated from recruit training July 16 at the Naval Training Center.