anaheim-gazette 1958-08-21

THE EXTRA COLUMN (By Frank Hall) Well, this past week we Americans have been up in the air aiming for the moon and under the ice to the north pole. Now, if we could just get our feet on the ground and find a golf course that isn't overcrowded we'd have this whole world whipped. From the Anaheim Opti-Scope: "While traveling, Rev. Stief, Grace Lutheran Church, Anaheim, was trying to find a motel for the evening but found nothing but "no vacancy" signs except for one which said, "For Baptists only". In desperation Rev. Stief thought he would try it. When turned away he asked the proprietor the why's. "Baptists are so narrow", the proprietor said, "we can get five in a bed." Jim McAlvin, manager of the Anaheim Memorial Hospital, says, "it's a funny thing about a hospital. People are anxious to get in and a little upset if we don't have a bed available. Then", he adds, "the day after they get in Social Security and Public Assistance For many months it has been predicted there would be another Social Security bill passed by Congress this year. Starting in 1950, there has been a Social Security bill every national election year since, including 1952, '54 '56 and now, 1958. Some weeks ago the House Ways and Means Committee conducted hearings on the general subject of social security without referring to any one particular bill. Out of those hearings came H. R. 1354. This bill passed the House by vote of 375 to 2 and went to the Senate where it was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The Committee, probably aware of an early adjournment date, limited hearing on the bill to two days. In addition to many technical changes in the 106-page document, the bill consists of two major parts; first to increase social security (OASI) payments, and second to increase federal welfare and public assistance payments through grants-in-aid to the states' welfare programs. In connection with OASI, the bill provides for an increase in benefit payments of seven per cent with a minimum of $3 per month; for social security taxes to be increased effective next January 1; and, that the amount of annual earnings subject to the tax and credited toward benefits Jim McAlvin, manager of the Anaheim Memorial Hospital, says, "it's a funny thing about a hospital. People are anxious to get in and a little upset if we don't have a bed available. Then", he adds, "the day after they get in they want to know how soon they can get out". Most likely you thought the Hula hoops came direct from Hawaii. And you are so wrong. The colorful plastic hoops are extruded right here in Orange County at the Kirkhill Rubber Company plant in Brea. The long tubes of plastic are sent to Los Angeles for processing. Lois Adams and Eve Wildman are two gracious and attractive hosts at the Gourmet Restaurant at Disneyland Hotel. One is a blonde, the other a brunet. They make eating at the Gourmet an added pleasure. Us motorists are getting real smart. We can spot a radar trap the second we pass the little box in the parked car. Dear Officer: You got to try something better to catch us, but you've got us slowing down, and that's for sure. If anyone tells you, "that's impossible", point to the fact that the Dodgers beat the champion Milwaukee Braves three straight this week. Maybe there was some Vic Tanney equipment in that cellar the Dodgers were in all summer. From the Anaheim Rotary "Squeak", Middle Age: when you look forward to a dull, quiet evening. The Anaheim chamber of commerce news-digest reveals the fact that Dick Gay is chairman of the 1958 Hallowe'en festival. So we can't miss this year, we are bound to have a Gay Festival. Anaheim Facts (From the Anaheim Chamber In connection with OASI, the bill provides for an increase in benefit payments of seven per cent with a minimum of $3 per month; for social security taxes to be increased effective next January 1; and, that the amount of annual earnings subject to the tax and credited toward benefits be increased from $4200 to $4300. The social security system is operated by the Federal Government. In contrast, the public assistance program is a Federal-state matter with each state determining qualifications for getting payments, and what the state welfare payments to individuals shall be. The new Social Security bill provides for federal grants in-aid to state welfare programs to be increased by an estimated $288 million next year, and probably more in the year which follow. These latter expenditures, incidentally, are derived from general funds of government and not from social security funds and, therefore will add to the growing annual federal deficit. Mr. Arthur Flemming, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, was the first witness to appear before the State Finance Committee. He, naturally, presented the Administration's thinking, which is that the changes in social security—both benefits and taxes—are desirable and should be enacted. He said, however, that on the public assistance issue, the Administration believed the situation to be quite different. Not because present payments to beneficiaries of state welfare are deemed inadequate, but because the Administration believes the proportion provided by the Federal Government should be reduced and not increased as provided for in the bill. It was the Secretary's recommendation that the public assistance part of the bill be deleted, and under questioning he intimated that if this section is permitted to remain the President might conceivably veto the whole bill. The Secretary was followed on the stand by two AFI CIO representatives, both of whom expressed the opinion that the bill is all to the good, except that it does not go far enough in the way of increasing benefits. Several other witnesses took the same position. What are the real facts? On the basis of about an 8 per cent increase in the cost of living since the last hike in social security benefits, The Anaheim chamber of commerce news-digest reveals the fact that Dick Gay is chairman of the 1958 Hallowe'en festival. So we can't miss this year, we are bound to have a Gay Festival. Anaheim Facts (From the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce News-Digest for August) The city of Anaheim is growing at the rate of more than 1,100 per month. We have doubled our total assessed valuation in the past three years. Industrial payroll now exceeds $40 million annually. There are 40 motels within the city limits of Anaheim. NEW HOSPITAL MANAGER Don Ebeling is the new office manager at the Anaheim Memorial Hospital, according to an announcement this week by James McAlvin, hospital manager. Ebeling has been employed in a similar position in a Michigan hospital before coming to California. CAR REFRIGERATOR A dashboard-mounted automobile refrigerator is now being readied for market, reports Product Engineering, McGraw-Hill publication. The unit has no moving parts and there is no direct operating cost. It works by vaporization and recondensation of gasoline, drawn from and returned to the engine. Power for operation comes from the car engine. The unit holds up to a dozen soft drink bottles at a temperature of about 40°F. The Secretary was followed on the stand by two AFI CIO representatives, both of whom expressed the opinion that the bill is all to the good, except that it does not go far enough in the way of increasing benefits. Several other witnesses took the same position. What are the real facts? On the basis of about an 8 per cent increase in the cost of living since the last hike in social security benefits, may even be possible to develop an argument in defense of an increase. On the other hand, it must be remembered that social security system is currently operating at a deficit its outlay is greater than its revenues. Existence of this deficit is one of the reasons for increasing the OASI taxes. The estimated tax increase would be $1.8 billion more than 1957. This, it is alleged, will not only eliminate the deficit but will take care of the increased benefits, too. There is room for grave doubt it would do so. Even more important is the passible effect of such tax increase on prices. About half of the total would be paid by employers. To them it means an increase in the cost of production. Today's profits are not adequate to absorb such an increase in cost. There would be a strong tendency—in many instances, a necessity—to boost prices. The Federal-state welfare through grants-in-aid program would add to the federal deficit. Granted, $288 million is a small fraction of a currently estimated $12 billion deficit. But, a small fraction will have an effect, and in this instance it is on the side of inflation. This is not a matter of believing or not believing in social security. Even the most ardent advocate of OASI must insist the system be operated on a sound basis and not simply result in paying-out of dollars which have a constantly declining purchasing power. For that reason everyone, including beneficiaries, would be better off if we skipped this election year rise in social security and Federal-state welfare through grants-in-aid increases. 88 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1970 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY Vol. LXXXVIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 New School Pupils Will Register At Nearest Location Elementary school children living in the Magnolia School District who are new to the district are being asked to register at the school nearest their home anytime during the week of August 25. In making the announcement of registration, Kenneth C. Nielsen, superintendent, reminded parents of kindergarten children that it will not be necessary to again register their children if registered last spring. Five schools will be operated by the district this year. Together with their addresses, name of principal and telephone numbers, the schools are: Dr. Jonas E. Salk School, Melvin E. Miller, Principal, 10351 Gilbert Street, Anaheim, Telephone: JA 7-5143. Dr. Peter Marshall School, Miss Irma P. Wiese, Principal, 2627 W. Crescent Ave., Anaheim, Telephone: JA 7-8821. Mattie Lou Maxwell School, Belmont, Calif. Old Thermometers May Be Worth Cash Got an old thermometer around your house? It may be worth some cold cash, if it's one being sought by Thermometer Corporation of America. This company is scouring the country for old and unusual thermometers to add to the collection it is assembling. This collection will be incorporated into an International Thermometer Museum which eventually will be sent to cities throughout the United States for public display. "Period" Thermometers Thermometer Corporation of America says no limit is being set on the number of thermometers it may buy. The prime requisite is that the thermometer help portray the development of thermometers through the years, and the part they have played in everyday life. If you do own a thermometer which you think is either unusual or unusually old, send a description or a snapshot of it, together with any background information. A. J. Schutte Is Director Emeritus Of Farm Bureau Announcement has been made that A. J. Schutte, Anaheim dent and member of the council, has been made a Director Emeritus of the Orange Co Farm Bureau. The action taken at a recent meeting of directors of the organization is an honor reserved for presidents of the organization. Schutte has an experience many years as a citrus grower in the Anaheim area and also is operator and owner of farm property in his home state of Missouri where he helped start the Ana Farm Bureau. He was president of the county Farm Bureau 1944-46. Fullerton Ebell Sets Rummage Sale With many unusual and interesting items already sold Blind Man Needs Ride to Institute A motorist who will drive a blind person to the Braille Institute, 741 North Vermont, is requested to call the Institute at NOrmandy 3-1111, Mrs. Grace Carpenter, Director of the Volunteer Bureau states that one person in this area, is now unable to avail himself of the extensive Braille services, because of lack of transportation. While Braille Institute is supported by philanthropic gifts and bequests in wills, it has no appropriation for driving service. A volunteer driver who can offer two mornings a week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide automobile transportation will enable some sightless person to avail himself for the first time of the extensive Braille recreational and vocational services. 2½ Million More New Homes Needed Need for construction of close to 2½ million new homes in California by 1970, was predicted by State Controller Robert C. Kirkwood. He expressed optimism regarding the impact of construction on California's economy. Addressing the Home Builders Institute by their addresses, name of principal and telephone numbers, the schools are: Dr. Jonas E. Salk School, Melvin E. Miller, Principal, 10351 Gilbert Street, Anaheim, Telephone: JA 7-5143. Dr. Peter Marshall School, Miss Irma P. Wiese, Principal, 2627 W. Crescent Ave., Anaheim, Telephone: JA 7-8821. Mattie Lou Maxwell School, Roland L. Gilmore, Principal, 9441 S. Magnolia, Anaheim, Telephone: JA 7-2217. Walt Disney School, Harlan S. Coffman, Principal, 9661 Orange Avenue, Anaheim, Telephone: KE 5-1183. Robert M. Pyles School, George Busdeicker, Principal, 10411 Dale Avenue, Anaheim. Blind Man Needs Ride to Institute A motorist who will drive a blind person to the Braille Institute, 741 North Vermont, is requested to call the Institute at NOrmandy 3-1111, Mrs. Grace Carpenter, Director of the Volunteer Bureau states that one person in this area, is now unable to avail himself of the extensive Braille services, because of lack of transportation. While Braille Institute is supported by philanthropic gifts and bequests in wills, it has no appropriation for driving service. A volunteer driver who can offer two mornings a week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide automobile transportation will enable some sightless person to avail himself for the first time of the extensive Braille recreational and vocational services. California Grows With Newspapers Newspapers in California grow with growing California! This was indicated today when the California Newspaper Publishers Association released circulation figures of CNPA member newspapers as reported in the new 1958-59 newspaper directory, just off the press. The all-time high circulation of 6,828,815 dallies and weeklies is evidence that the acceptance and demand of the people of California for their regularly produced and distributed weekly and daily newspapers has increased in keeping with the ever-expanding population of the state. Compared to 1953 total circulation of 5,219,240, the 1958 high total is an increase of 1,607,575 daily and weekly newspapers. The 1958-59 Directory of 88 pages carries 17 pages of Index listing individual newspapers throughout the state according to the city in which each is published on the number of thermometers it may buy. The prime requisite is that the thermometer help portray the development of thermometers through the years, and the part they have played in everyday life. If you do own a thermometer which you think is either unusual or unusually old, send a description or a snapshot of it, together with any background information you can give (such as some famous person to whom it belonged, how long it's been in your family, or other pertinent and interesting information), to: Thermometer Corporation of America, Springfield, Ohio. Do not send the thermometer itself. If yours is a thermometer that is needed for the collection, you will receive an offer for it by mail. All letters to Thermometer Corporation will be acknowledged, even if your thermometer happens to be one that is not needed. If you do correspond with the company, the editor of this newspaper would be interested in hearing about the thermometer you are offering to the museum. Among unusual items to be fereed for sale is a 12" by 12" house complete with built-in cupboards, plumbed for a ning water, partially wired electricity, linoleum on the floor—a little girl's dream home. Children can, in fact, be in fairyland of dress-up clothes, jewelry, high heels, hats purses, and gloves. Not only they can completely outfit size baby dolls from an assortment of real baby clothes in excellent condition. But it is not all a youngster show! Mom can find many things she has been hoping to "across" and besides, she can pride Dad with home-made cakes, cookies, etc., from pastry bar. She need never him that others slaved over hot stove, and he'll never know she's not the true jewel he thins she is. One customer is already planning to look for totally used items to be used as a "gift" housewarming before the gift is presented. Sounds like a great idea. She will probably find just what she is looking for at the Ebell rummage on August 26 and 27. MRS. RUTH CASAZZA New Homes Needed Need for construction of close to 2½ million new homes in California by 1970, was predicted by State Controller Robert C. Kirkwood. He expressed optimism regarding the impact of construction on California's economy. Addressing the Home Builders Institute at a dinner meeting in the Chapman Park Hotel, Kirkwood said: Encourage Home Ownership "Nothing can contribute more to a real upswing in the California economy than our determined effort to keep pace with our growth through building private houses. Encouraging home ownership is a basic part of the California way of life." Noting that private construction for the first two months of 1958 in the southland was up 2.6 per cent over the same period in 1957, Kirkwood pointed out: "Remember that with 8 per cent of America's population and 10 per cent of the total national income, we are building 17 per cent of all new homes in the United States. New Wealth Makes Employment "This makes new wealth and employment, not only for construction but for related industries. It has been estimated that the home building industry provides directly about 2½ million jobs a year in the United States." Kirkwood also urged voter support of the $2 million bond issue which will be on the November ballot to expand educational, health and correctional facilities. The Seminole Indians of Florida relish crocodile and rattlesnake meat. WHISKEY SPRAY One liquor company is reportedly now working on aerosol whiskey, reports Chemical Week, McGraw-Hill publication. Also being introduced to the aerosol can is concentrated coffee; vanilla extract and liquid detergents. All of these products will use nitrogen as the propellent. MRS. RUTH CASAZZA Funeral services were held afternoon for Mrs. Ruth Simmons Casazza, 40, of 314 B South Street, Anaheim, who died Monday, August 18 in the Aheim Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Simmons had been a resident of Anaheim for 14 years and of California for 18 years. She is survived by her husband, Donald D Anaheim and a daughter, Doris Ehrle, also of Anaheim. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Bessie Ham, Mesa, Arizona, and a brother, ward Simmons of Anaheim and sister, Mrs. Lily Mae Crabtree of Mesa, Arizona. Burial was made in Fairhaven Memorial Park following services at the local Chapel in the Wildwood Mottell's & Peek Colonial Funeral Home, Midway City. Weisgerber Joins Local Mortuary Richard D. Weisgerber, recently employed at the Dilday Mortuary in Long Beach, has joined the staff of Backs, Troutman and Kaulbars Mortuary, it was announced this week. Weisgerber served with the U. S. Air Force from 1953 to 1955. He attended Iowa State Teachers College and Drake University. He came to California in 1957. His hobby music. O ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE Thursday, August 21, 1958—No 12 J. Schutte Is Director Emeritus of Farm Bureau announcement has been made A. J. Schutte, Anaheim resit and member of the city council, has been made a Director Emeritus of the Orange County Farm Bureau. The action was taken at a recent meeting of the actors of the organization. It is an honor reserved for past residents of the organization. Schutte has an experience of fifty years as a citrus grower in Anaheim area and also is therator and owner of farm property in his home state of Missouri, where he helped start the state Farm Bureau. He was president of the county Farm Bureau in 1946. Rotarians Meet At Anaheim Hospital Anaheim Memorial Hospital was host to Rotarians and guests, Monday, August 18, when the Anaheim Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon at 12:15 in the Hospital cafeteria. The two featured speakers for the occasion were Dee C. Essley and Ernest Hoffman. Essley, former district governor of Rotary International, and now serving as president of Presbyterian Inter-Community Hospital in Whittier, spoke on Anaheim's responsibility in meeting its hospital needs. "Anaheim joins other southern California communities in meeting the need for a nonprofit community hospital" was the subject of Hoffman. He is the district manager of the Automobile Club of Southern California at Laguna Beach, and is past president of the Laguna Beach Rotary Club. Junior Auxiliary Serves Ladies of the Junior Auxiliary of the Anaheim Assistance League, under the supervision of Mrs. Arthur Shipkey, Jr., served as hostesses and guides for the occasion. Auto Exhaust Is Smog Producer (by Supervisor Wm. J. Phillips) The need for greater effort by the automobile industry in developing solutions to the auto exhaust smog problem was emphasized Monday night at the regular meeting of the Southern California Air Pollution Coordinating Council. The meeting was held in San Bernardino at the California Hotel under the chairmanship of S. Wesley Break, chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. The council's discussion on the problem of automobile exhausts centered around the forthcoming national conference on air pollution to be held by the United States Surgeon General early in November. Harold W. Kennedy, Los Angeles county counsel, asserted that the conference would be one of the most important ever held on the problem of air pollution. For the first time, we will Hollerton Ebell Rummage Sale With many unusual and interesting items already donated, finishes for the annual rummage sale of the Ebell Club of Hollerton are well under way. One co-chairmen, Mrs. C. Gillie Ward and Mrs. Fred Leck, looked forward to the event in much enthusiasm and have insisted the ways and means committee, headed by Mrs. Les Thompson and Mrs. Walter Harra, most successful sale. The house will be open for public section and participation on August 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Among unusual items to be offered for sale is a 12' by 12' play set, complete with built-in sink cupboards, plumbed for runoff water, partially wired for electricity, linoleum on the floor, a little girl's dream house. The can, in fact, be in a land of dress-up clothes, jewelry, high heels, hats, shoes, and gloves. Not only that, but can completely outfit life-baby dolls from an assortment of real baby clothes in extent condition. It is not all a youngster's work! Mom can find many things has been hoping to "run" and besides, she can surprise Dad with home-made pies, cookies, etc., from the bar. She need never tell that others slaved over a stove, and he'll never know not the true jewel he thinks is her customer is already planning to look for totally useless to be used as a "garf" warming, before the real item is presented. Sounds like fun, a great idea. She will probably just what she is looking at at the Ebell rummage sale August 26 and 27. Anaheimers Give $6.518 to County Heart Association D. V. Mahony, M.D., newly elected president of the Orange County Heart Association, this week released complete figures of the 1958 Heart Fund campaign. Contributions totaled $65,962.87. Total for last year was $54,305.12. Dr. Mahony pointed out that although more than $11,000.00 more than last year's total was raised in this year's drive, fundraising costs were reduced to a new low of 7.11%. Contributions from the Anaheim area totaled $6,518.04. This includes $3,973.91 contributed on Heart Sunday and $552.07 mailed in after Heart Sunday; $908.18 was contributed by businesses and their employees; and contributions to coin banks amounted to $122.72, while $234.50 was raised in special events. Memorial gifts, honoring someone who died of heart disease totalled $571.00. Other miscellaneous contributions completed the total. ETHEL SORBER The council's discussion on the problem of automobile exhausts centered around the forthcoming national conference on air pollution to be held by the United States Surgeon General early in November. Harold W. Kennedy, Los Angeles county counsel, asserted that the conference would be one of the most important ever held on the problem of air pollution. "For the first time, we will have an opportunity to tell the nation what it must do to protect the purity of its limited air resources," he stated. Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control Officer Smith Griswold underlined the need for giving substantial consideration to the automobile exhaust problem at the national conference. The Automobile Exhaust He asserted that "the problem of automobile exhausts must be faced squarely. The national conference provides the opportunity, under fair and objective auspices, for the automobile industry to put its best foot forward and tell the nation what it already has done about this problem and what further it now proposes to do." Continuing its program of achieving greater coordination and cooperation in the attack on southern California air pollution conditions, the council voted to invite representatives of Kern, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties to participate in future council activities. The council also heard a report by Chairman Break on the adoption of air pollution regulations in the county. Supervisor Break said that the San Bernardino County air pollution control program would be comparable to the programs in neighboring counties and would work with neighboring air pollution officials. Gilfillan to Talk To Fuchsia Group David Gilfillan, noted radio lecturer and one of the outstanding horticulturists of southern California, will be the featured speaker at the August 26 meeting of the Orange County Branch of the California National Fuchsia Group. Gilfillan to Talk To Fuchsia Group David Gilfillan, noted radio lecturer and one of the outstanding horticulturists of southern California, will be the featured speaker at the August 26 meeting of the Orange County Branch of the California National Fuchsia Society. Gilfillan is well known throughout the southland for his interest in all types of gardening and for his ability as a speaker, and his talk should prove entertaining and valuable to all persons interested in flowers and gardening. Also on the program will be William L. Taylor, with his "Timely Tips on Fuchsias." There will be a plant exchange table, door prizes and refreshments. The public is cordially invited to attend the meeting, which will be held at 8 p.m. in the American Legion Hall, 936 North Lemon Street, Anaheim. ELZIE W. HAYNES Elzie William Haynes, 53, of 11792 Nearing Drive, Anaheim, died August 18 at St. Joseph's hospital. He had lived in Orange County five years and in California for 31 years. He was a clerk at Knott's Berry Farm. He is survived by his wife, Nellie, and two sons: Rex of Fresno and Douglas of Anaheim; also by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Davens of Westminster. Rosary will be recited Thursday night and Mass will be under the direction of Mottell's & Peek Colonial Funeral Home, Midway City, Friday morning with Rev. Fr. Robert Ross, SSJ, officiating and interment in the Holy Sepulcher cemetery.