anaheim-gazette 1958-10-02

Little Kathy came home from school one day and announced she didn't want to go to school tomorrow. "You know I don't like dogs", she told her mother, and added, "Teacher said we are going to have a puppet show tomorrow". Coalson Morris, No. 1 Republican in Orange County, doesn't know whether he's running a circus or a political campaign. Reason is that the Orange County Republicans are sponsoring a circus this month and they are selling the tickets for $25 a seat. Yes, it does just so happen that Coalson has a few tickets left. Don't mob him, if he's too busy, call me. Trying to write (ball one) a column in the middle of a (strike one, swinging) world's series ball game is (ball two) extremely difficult and (strike two on the corner) not a bit of (he hit the third strike and its going 'way back, way back, but there is the center fielder and he's got it) fun. I'm surprised that Unions don't have a world series recess clause in their contracts. But they don't. Headline in yesterday's pa Veterans' Property Tax Exemption Poses Most Ticklish of Problems One of the most ticklish problems, politically speaking, which confronts your legislators is that of the ever-increasing impact of the $1000 veterans property tax exemption on the units of local government in California. In the last ten years the combined value of such exemptions has more than doubled, and now exceeds $968 million. During the same period the additional tax bill other taxpayers must pick up per year because of the exemption has almost tripled, and now tops $85 million. For the past year, a subcommittee of the Senate Interim Committee on Districts has been studying the effect of this exemption on local agencies. It first prepared a comprehensive factual report on the problem, the statistics of which certainly demonstrate the growing seriousness of the problem to those counties and other local units in which veterans are concentrated. This report made no recommendations, but did list 14 possible alternatives for action. These ranged from leaving things as they are, through having the state reimburse local units for the "lost" revenue, to complete repeal of the exemption. Exploratory Hearings The subcommittee used these alternatives as the basis for its recent public hearing, to which were invited state research and tax agencies, local officials and representatives of veterans' organizations. This meeting served one very important purpose. That lem an opportunity to present facts and opinions. In response to questions of the group, the legislative analyst's face gave estimates as to the financial results of various affiliates, which are here adjusted to latest assessments. Four these are most significant. Quiring the State to reimburse the local units for the "lost" revenue would transfer the whole million for this year and large sums for each succeeding year from the property taxpayers to the state treasury. To limit exemption to veterans who entered the service from California would reduce the cost to other taxpayers to about $39½ million this year. Limiting it to "disbled" veterans would reduce the cost to about $11 million. Granting it to each veteran only to the first ten years after discharge would cut the cost to about $10 million. A 582 Million Dollar Tab The Board of Equalization finished the subcommittee with trailed tabulations on the amount and effect of the exemption from its beginning in 1912. The Board fixed the cost to date of the exemption to non-exempt taxpayments at more than $582 million. One veterans' organization offered a bold and thoughtful program for restricting the benefit to California veterans who sait actual service in real conflict but liberalizing its terms for truly disabled or for widows and other survivors. Other organizations reserved their testimony until Headline in yesterday's papers: "Ford plans to enter small car field". That's a real laugh for us folks who remember the 1920 Ford jokes. Perhaps one of the miracles of modern civilization is the number of people who are killed every year with unloaded guns. You don't believe it? Just read the reports. What price fame? Rotarian Joe Thompson did a magnificent job a few weeks ago representing Stephen Foster in an evening's entertainment in the Anaheim Greek Theatre. Thompson was good. He's always good. But now he has to suffer and answer to the call of "Silver throat Thompson". Jim McAlvin, manager of Anaheim's No. 1 hospital, Anaheim Memorial, that is, was looking for volunteers to help him with his United Fund work. Sure he got help! Would you dare turn down the manager of a hospital? George Kellogg to Meet Bufferfield Centennial Stage Meeting the Butterfield Centennial Caravan at Warner Hot Springs Oct. 6, officials and members of the Imperial Highway Association, led by George Timothy Kellogg of Yorba Linda, executive secretary of the group since it was formed 30 years ago, will hold their Butterfield Centennial banquet there, it was announced today. The Butterfield Centennial Caravan, which started Sept. 16 from Tipton, Mo., is following the exact route and timetable of the old burse local units for the "lost" revenue, to complete repeal of the exemption. Exploratory Hearings The subcommittee used these alternatives as the basis for its recent public hearing, to which were invited state research and tax agencies, local officials and representatives of veterans' organizations. This meeting served one very important purpose. That was to assure several veterans' groups that the subcommittee is not already committed to recommend any form of legislative action proposing either repeal or any kind of change in the constitutional provision. Subcommittee hearings, including those scheduled for November, are exploratory, and intended to give every group concerned with the probabilty in San Francisco 24 days later. He operated his famous stage line three years, collecting $600,000 per year from the U.S. Government under his mail contract. The centennial Caravan, making night stops at the old Butterfield stage stations, will reach Warner Hot Springs, first stop in California, Oct. 6, and is scheduled to reach San Francisco Oct. 10. A caravan publication titled Butterfield Overland Mailbag, notes that Imperial Highway Association smoothed much of the way for the Caravan in California by providing 115 miles of paved highway from Vallecito to Corona, through its activities over three decades. Kellogg's group has devoted itself to developing the old Butterfield route into a major highway linking Los Angeles to Imperial Valley. PABLO VILLALOBOS Pablo M. Villalobos, 68, a native of Mexico who came to Anaheim 40 years ago and who lived here continuously, died Monday at his home 1140½ Parry Street. He is survived by six nieces, Mrs. Tomasa Hernandez of Artesia, Mrs. Della Ruiz of Watsonville, Mrs. Julia Torres, Mrs. Virginia Tavarez and Mrs. Mary Ruiz all of Visalia, and Mrs. Lupe Mascoero of Tulare; a nephew, Sipriano Villalobos of Visalia. Richfield Oil Has New Powerful Fuel Western motorists found a new more powerful fuel on the market this week when Richfield Corporation announced its new 100 Plus Boron Super Octane gasoline. Introduction of the new gas we "timed to meet the higher compression requirements in the new lines of 1959 automobiles," according to Stan H. Green, Richfield Southern Division Manager. "Oilers of older vehicles will enjoy the extra power and economy of our new gasoline." he added. Richfield became first among the majors to offer gasoline of over 100 octane rating manufactured under the Boron formula. NORMAN REYNOLDS Norman L. Reynolds, 86, a native of Illinois who came to California in 1901 and to Anaheim in years ago, living for many years at 9612 Orange Avenue, died September 26 at the Parkview Crescent Home after a brief illness. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Loa Fellows of Hollywood and Mrs. Vera Reynold Reel of Buena Park; a sister, Mr. Cassie Owens of Nebraska; grandson, Jack E. Fellows of Hollywood and two great grandchildren. He was affiliated with the Unity Church in Santa Ana. Springs Oct. 6, officials and members of the Imperial Highway Association, led by George Timothy Kellogg of Yorba Linda, executive secretary of the group since it was formed 30 years ago, will hold their Butterfield Centennial banquet there, it was announced today. The Butterfield Centennial Caravan, which started Sept. 16 from Tipton, Mo., is following the exact route and timetable of the old Butterfield stages, carrying the first transcontinental mail route in 1858. John Butterfield loaded a mail pouch into his stage at Tipton Sept. 16, 1858, and delivered it to Mexico who came to Anaheim 40 years ago and who lived here continuously, died Monday at his home 1140½ Parry Street. He is survived by six nieces, Mrs. Tomasa Hernandez of Artesia, Mrs. Della Ruiz of Watsonville, Mrs. Julia Torres, Mrs. Virginia Tavarez and Mrs. Mary Ruiz all of Visalia, and Mrs. Lupe Mascero of Tulare; a nephew, Sipriano Villalobos of Visalia. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and of the Mexican Beneficiary Society of Orange County. Funeral arrangements were pending at the Hilgenfeld Mortuary. Fuel Economy Accented in 1959 CHEVROLET PICKUP TRUCK Better fuel economy, new two-toning and larger brakes are among improvements in the 1958 Chevrolet Fleetside pickup, one of 139 truck models in the company's new line. An economy six engine gives up to 10 per cent better fuel mileage, with higher torque at normal speeds. A further economy carburetor-rear axle option is available on six-cylinder half-ton models. 88 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM Vol. LXXXVIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 Style Show Seen by Anaheim B-PW Club Forty members and guests of the Anaheim Business and Professional Women's Club met in the courtesy room of the Home Savings and Loan Association, September 24th, with a style show presented by Walburg's Apparel Shop, as the special attraction. The narrator, Mrs. Ida May Walburg, a member of the local club, displayed a round-the-clock wardrobe suitable for the business woman. Other members of the club who assisted were Mrs. Eleanor Barthlemes, Mrs. Margaret Boysen, Mrs. Delois Chronister, Mrs. Evah Drennon, Mrs. Doras Prickett and Mrs. Erthel Thatcher. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Norma Nipper, had been called away by the death of her mother, the first vice-president, Mrs. Signa Hatfield, presided and gave a report on the recently held copper party and introduced the following guests: Pearl M. Pellaton, Gladys Palmer and Maxine Wiegand. International Relations Project As an International Relations project, a B-PW club in Sweden has been adopted by the local club and the chairman Mrs. Rose Wilson reported on its progress. Mrs. Ruby Terry, membership chairman, officially welcomed and presented B-PW charms to the new members—Mrs. Betty Bosch. C of C Backs United Fund The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce in a letter forwarded to all of its members this week over the signature of Harry I. Horn, president, and George E. Strachan, manager, called for support of the forthcoming United Fund appeal in Anaheim, Centralia, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Magnolia and Stanton, because of the urgency of the situation which exists for the Fund. Service Groups The participating human service groups of the United Fund for the Anaheim area are: American Red Cross, Ass'n. of Christian Churches, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Catholic Welfare Bureau, Childrens Hospital, Family Service Ass'n., Girl Scouts, Orthopaedic Hospital, St. Ann's Maternity Hospital, Salvation Army, U.S.O., Visiting Nurse Ass'n., and Y.M.C.A. (including Girls' work). Need Is Urgent The Chamber of Commerce letter to its members reads as follows: "The United Fund for the Anaheim area faces an urgent and emergency need. Because your Chamber helped organize the Fund, and because of this serious Favorable Trends Is Indicated by Economic Survey" SACRAMENTO — William Burkett, State Superintendent, Banks, reported today to Governor Knight the following economic survey: In California economic indicators in August continued to reel off the recovery initiated in A. The adjusted index of California department store sales at showed an eight point increase over July and was six points above the 1957 August Index five Bank debits for the first months of the year totalled a billion, a 1.6 billion over the cumulative year-ago figures. Ployment totaling 5,737,000 August improved 96,000 or during the month but contributed slightly under the level of a ago. The ratio of unemployment in California (seasonally adjusted increased 3/10 of 1% during month. The mid-August total of 338 unemployed or 5.5% of the labor force, however, represent a 78% increase over the year figures of 188,000 or 3.2% of October 1 to 8 is Newspaper Week Across the Nation Governor Goodwin J. Knight has issued the following proclamation regarding National Newspaper Week — October 1 to 8: "Your Newspaper Guards Your Freedom," the theme for the 1958 National Newspaper Week, is something which all Americans, especially we Californians, should consider most soberly. More than ever before, the preservation of our freedoms and those of the nations of democratic form and intent, are in jeopardy, shadowed by an alien and atheistic philosophy of government that is the antithesis of freedom, especially of the individual. Formidable Weapons "In this breach one of the most formidable weapons which we have are the daily and weekly newspapers, for not only do they combat Communism and all that it entails, but they also stand for paedic Hospital, St. Ann's Maternity Hospital, Salvation Army, U.S.O., Visiting Nurse Ass'n, and Y.M.C.A. (including Girls' work). Need Is Urgent The Chamber of Commerce letter to its members reads as follows: "The United Fund for the Anaheim area faces an urgent and emergency need. Because your Chamber helped organize the Fund, and because of this serious situation, it has joined hands this year with the board of directors and the United Fund to plan for a successful campaign. "We are interested in the United Fund because we believe it is much better to encourage one great teamwork campaign in a united effort rather than to spread our interests over fourteen separate appeals which otherwise would become a reality. Because the United Fund fell 21 per cent short of its goal last year, the fourteen participating service groups are now operating on only a ten month budget — and a greatly reduced budget at that! The board of directors of the Anaheim United Fund and its budget committee of capable citizens has already squeezed $32,000.00 (16%) from the requests made for this year's united effort. But—this still represents a goal of $175,000.00 or $52,000.00 more than raised in the last campaign — but is the rock bottom minimum need if we are to have a United Fund!" United Fund Leaders "A representative committee of the Chamber, in cooperation with the United Fund, has organized a Citizens Advisory Committee of seventy leaders of this area representing every segment of community interest. Sixty out of seventy these leaders met on July 16th, and based upon their collective judgment have selected the following to lead this great united teamwork project: Adolf Schoepe general campaign chairman; Joseph R. Thompson, executive vice chairman; Mrs. Martha Schumacher, vice chairman; Robert A. Daily, vice chairman; Walter Taylor, vice chairman; B. W. Jordan, vice chairman; O. G. thomason, vice chairman; Ed. Etinger, vice chairman. "Substantial giving will be required. Successful United Funds August total of 334 unemployed or 5.5% of the labor force, however, represent a 78% increase over the years figures of 188,000 or 3.2% of labor force unemployed. Construction employment index (seasonally adjusted) increased 9/10 point during the month and 16 points above the August figure. Combined applications FHA and VA loan commitment on new construction for the eight months of this year increased 59.5% over the first eight months of 1957." In The Nation In the United States the monthly index of industrial production (seasonally adjusted) continues four-months rise during August to reach 137, three points at July but eight points below 145 August high of 1957. The justified durable goods index showed a gain of three points during August and climbed to The adjusted non-durable goods index increased two points at July and two points over August of 1957. Preliminary department store sales were up three perforr for the four weeks ending August 30 compared with a year period. Cumulative sales, however, from January 4, 1958 were down one per cent. The automobile dex (seasonally adjusted) dropped four points to 95 as a result the seasonal model changed and shut-downs and laps sharply behind the 154 season adjusted figure of August 1957. Private housing activity in August increased by 10,000 stu to an annual rate of 1,170 units, representing the highest level since January 1956. Production operated at 63.5% capacity for the week ended August 30 as compared to 57 for the week ended July 26th at 82.2% for the year ago rate. Inployment in mid-August was nearly 200,000 to a seasonal level of 65.3 million! While unemployment dropped by 600,000 to million, the ratio of unemployed on a seasonally adjusted basis... nations of democratic form and intent, are in jeopardy, shadowed by an alien and atheistic philosophy of government that is the antithesis of freedom, especially of the individual. Formidable Weapons "In this breach one of the most formidable weapons which we have are the daily and weekly newspapers, for not only do they combat Communism and all that it entails, but they also stand for freedom of information in government so that the people may know and be guided accordingly. 'Government of the people, by the people, and for the people,' is not simply a 'Madison Avenue,' catch phrase but a fundamental deeply embedded in the minds of most Americans, and its perpetuation has as one of its imperatives, the fact that government and those in charge shall let the people know. A Public Trust "Here the American press has a tremendous responsibility. As said in 'The Journalist's Creed,' a public journal is a public trust and clear statement, accuracy and fairness are fundamentals to good journalism . . . I believe that a journalist should write only what he holds in his heart to be true . . . I believe that clear thinking, succeeds best — and best deserves success—fears God and honors man; is stoutly independent. 'In proclaiming Newspaper Week for October 1-8, 1958, I, Goodwin J. Knight, Governor of California, pay tribute to the power both present and potential of our press in California, and add that vigilance is still and always will be the price of freedom. Let every newspaper guard our freedom." following to lead this great united teamwork project: Adolf Schopee general campaign chairman; Joseph R. Thompson, executive vice chairman; Mrs. Martha Schumacher, vice chairman; Robert A. Daily, vice chairman; Walter Taylor, vice chairman; B. W. Jordan, vice chairman; O. G. Thomason, vice chairman; Ed. Etinger, vice chairman. "Substantial giving will be required. Successful United Funds use a deferred payment plan. Employers are urged to give serious consideration to use the same sort of payroll deduction plan which enables each employee to do his fair share on a voluntary basis—but at the same time makes possible a United Fund. 'These campaign leaders for a United Fund need your help.' Bernard W. Jordan and O. G. Thomason, vice chairmen to Adolf Schopee for the $175,000 United Fund campaign in the Anaheim area have announced their divisions will launch their solicitations at a dinner meeting in the Elks lodge, Anaheim, 6:30 p.m., Monday, October 6. JOHN STANLEY HANSZCZYK John Stanley Hanszczyk, 67, a native of Illinois and a resident of California for three years and of Anaheim for one year, living at 1702 Briarvale Ave., died early Thursday morning after a brief illness. He leaves one niece, Mrs. Margaret G. Carroll of Anaheim. Funeral services were conducted from the Hilgenfeld Mortuary Chapel, Saturday morning. Rev. William Root officiated and cremation followed. The alligator is strictly a product of the Americas, except for one species in China. TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE Thursday, October 2, 1958—No. 18 Favorable Trend Indicated by Economic Survey ACRAMENTO — William A. Kett, State Superintendent of Works, reported today to Governor Wright the following economic survey: In California economic indication in August continued to reflect recovery initiated in April, adjusted index of California department store sales at 156 saved an eight point increase July and was six points above 1957 August index figure. Debits for the first eight months of the year totaled 117.3 million, a 1.6 billion over the accumulative year-ago figures. Emment totaling 5,737,000 in must improved 96,000 or 1.6% during the month but continued under the level of a year. The ratio of unemployment California (seasonally adjusted) released 3/10 of 1% during the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents 4% increase over the year ago res of 188,000 or 3.2% of the mid-August total of 335,000 employed or 5.5% of the total force, however, represents Dixieland Jubilee Saturday Oct. 11 The 11th Annual Dixieland Jubilee has been definitely set for Saturday night, October 11th, 8 p.m. at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The annual Dixieland Jubilee "The World Series of Jazz" is an event looked forward to by Dixieland devotees everywhere. For the past ten years Frank Bull and Gene Norman have presented the world's most reknown Dixieland musicians and bands at their Dixieland Jubilees. Old and new masters of Dixieland Jazz have come from Europe, New York, Chicago, Kansas City, New Orleans, San Francisco — just to be presented at this annual Dixieland marathon. This year marks the 11th presentation of this event — and it promises to be greater than ever! No Penally Yet on Postage Due Mail Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield announced that the 5-cent postage due penalty on all unpaid or insufficiently prepaid mail will be deferred again until February 1, 1959 to permit further study by the Department and to avoid possible confusion during the holiday mail season. On July 17, the imposition of this 5-cent shortpaid charges as applicable to unpaid shortpaid mail was suspended to October 31, because new postage rates went into effect last August 1st, and the Department felt the public's lack of knowledge about them would create needless confusion. "We believe the additional time will enable the public to become more familiar with the variety of changes in the new postage rates and prevent penalties being imposed on innocent postal users who make honest mistakes," Summerfield said. The Great Salt Lake, about 10 miles west of Salt Lake City, is included money orders, are available at Contract Station No. 1 located at 2009 E. Center Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day including Sundays and holidays. Regional meeting also scheduled this month when the following representatives will attend, Mrs. C. B. Neighbors, Mrs. Charles Pearson, Mrs. Brown McPherson and Mrs. Neils Le Vecke. Plans are getting under way for the first event of the year "Tables and Tea" to be held at the League Center November 20th. Beckman Company Has Annual Picnic An estimated 4000 persons, employees of Beckman Instruments Inc., and their families, attended the annual company-sponsored picnic at Disneyland's Holidayland Sunday, Sept. 28. Picnickers represented Beckman plants in Anaheim, Fullerton, and South Pasadena. The program consisted of performances by Disneyland attractions, including Roy Williams of the Mousekeeteers, and a softball game featuring Beckman's championship team, winner of this year's Anaheim Industrial League. Plans for the picnic were prepared by the Beckman Recreation Committee, an employee group. Its members include Caylord Legg, Alan Pennington, and James Harvey of Fullerton; Anthony Coniglio and Clara Meyer of Anaheim; Harold Bivens, Brea; John Bosheff, Norwalk; Antoinette Pack, Whittier; and Jack Warren, Laguna Beach. Legg is chairman of the group. Italian Americans Plan Celebration The Italian American Society of Orange County is holding its third annual Columbus day celebration at its new club house, at 1209 Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, on October 11 at 7 p.m. Cocktails and buffet dinner will be followed by entertainment and dancing. HARTMANN INFANT The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebrhardt H. Hartmann of 743 N. Pine, died at St. Jude Hospital September 26. In addition to parents, he leaves two sisters, Denise and Dawn; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hartmann of Anaheim and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Je representing the highest since January 1956. Steel production operated at 63.5% of capacity for the week ended August 30th as compared to 57.3% the week ended July 26th and 4% for the year ago rate. Emment in mid-August was up by 200,000 to a seasonal high of 53 million. While unemployment dropped by 600,000 to 4.7%, the ratio of unemployment seasonally adjusted basis, over, increased 3/10 of 1% during the month to 7.6% of the force. The Great Salt Lake, about 10 miles west of Salt Lake City, is 80 miles long and 35 miles wide. Its water is six times as salty as ocean water. HARTMANN INFANT The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebrhardt H. Hartmann of 743 N. Pine, died at St. Jude Hospital September 26. In addition to parents, he leaves two sisters, Denise and Dawn; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hartmann of Anaheim and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Yost of Washington. Entrance will be made at Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. Olds Introduces SportSedan for 1959 Oldsmobile's distinctively styled and attractively different Dynamic "88" Holiday SportSedan for 1959 represents "family-sized" transportation luxury in sports car design. The thin roofline and rakish wrap-around rear window serve to accentuate the mobile appearance of Oldsmobile's "Linear Look" for 1959. Sweeping full-length along the body, the sculptured twin booms give the car a look of mobility even when parked. They also highlight Oldsmobile's unique two-tone styling for 1959. Recessed in the smart grille, the four-beam headlamps are located closer to-the-road for improved nighttime visibility. The SportSedan body style also is available in the "99" and Super "88" series. Increased interior comfort is a feature of all 1959 Oldsmobiles.