anaheim-gazette 1959-01-08

Groans from the Dog House By FRANK HALL, Editor IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Flies of The Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL It doesn't seem that a man like me should ever have to write under a headline like this, does it? I never growl, I never complain. I'm known as the guy with the constant smile. And then, one of my fellow office workers goes to all the trouble to dig up this doghouse cut and suggest its use as a heading for my column. Well, I'd better psycho-analyze myself. Maybe once or twice when I said "scat" to the office boy I didn't smile. (Who else around the office could I say "scat" to and get away with it?) Here's one from the reliable Anaheim Optimist club: "A boy, reflecting on a Sunday sermon asked his playmate, 'Do you believe there is a Devil?' 'Naw' replied the other boy, 'there's no Devil,' he's just like Santa Claus, It's your old man." From a friend: "Found — Bird or hat, which flew into Shipkey & Pearson's Service Station. It's sort of round with green and red feathers or quills on it. If you've lost a bird or a hat, or even if you haven't, drive by and see it; it's worth the trip. I bought me a dictionary this week so I have one of my very own. Cost me 35 cents plus tax. But here's what I've learned already: 'Confabulation' is a real 88 Years Ago ... January 9, 1896 The thermometer yesterday at noon registered 94 degrees in the shade. We are now in the season of the greatest variation of the thermometer, but the cold spell is broken—at least so far as the middle of the day is concerned. It is rumored that Fritz Ruhman has purchased the interest of Tim Boege in the 75-foot lot owned by them on Los Angeles Street, and that he will soon begin the erection of a brick building having three stories. Mr. Rae has just returned from a trip to Arizona where he went to look after some mining property. Mr. Rae finds that his 2-year-old almond grove at Katella is usually taken for 4-year-olds, and he tells us he expects quite a crop from them this coming season, in fact had some almonds from them last year. A 40-acre grove of bearing almond trees will be indeed a curiosity in southern California. Constable Bittner had a tussle with a vicious tramp the latter part of the week and as a result carried an injured hand for some days, and bore other evidence of having been in a conflict. But you ought to have seen the other fellow. Nick arrested him and subsequently demolished it of the tree. 63 Years Ago ... January 7, 1871 Nearly every grown person in Anaheim swore off drinking on New Year's day. Since then the streets have been quiet and the price of liquors gradually getting ready to fall. The pledge on the part of some extends to the Fourth of July and others intend to hold their "grip" for 30 days only. The saloon and bar business is the poorest in town just now. The sheep are gradually being removed from the vicinity of Anaheim. It tried to rain last Monday and Tuesday but without success. There appeared to be a battle between the clouds and the air. After a struggle of two or three days and nights, during which time the rain made every effort to pour down upon us and raise the siege of Anaheim, it was obliged to give away and leave the field to the dry and major curse-bearer Santa Ana wind. While in Los Angeles a few days since we took occasion to walk through the magnificent business palace just being completed on Main street by Governor Downey. We unite in the universal opinion that it is grand in a superlative degree. Our column will not permit a detailed description of it but let those who were... Bird or hat, which flew into Ship-key & Pearson's Service Station. It's sort of round with green and red feathers or quills on it. If you've lost a bird or a hat, or even if you haven't, drive by and see it; it's worth the trip. I bought me a dictionary this week so I have one of my very own. Cost me 35 cents plus tax. But here's what I've learned already: "Confabulation" is a real word and means a familiar talk or chat. We know it as a confab. But who would ever have thought it comes from such a big, long word. Way back in the back of my precious little new dictionary is a list of foreign words and phrases and here's one which shocked the living daylights right out of me. "Virginibus puerisque" is a Latin phrase which means "for boys and girls". Now, if that is what that really means, then I'm through with looking for "risqué" stuff any more. "Gesundheit" is German and doesn't have anything to do with sneezing, according to my little book. The book says it's a salutation when drinking. "Je ne sais quoi" is French and it perfectly describes this column. Literal translation according to my little book is: "I know not what; hence an inexpressible something." And back in Kansas a columnist is having trouble with words, too. Editor-Columnist W. R. Fitzgerald, The Nortonville, Kansas, News — Recently a lady asked if I didn't know the word "daughter" shouldn't be divided after the dau. I assured her that I did, but that with daughter and several other words, they just didn't seem to come out right on the Linotype since we can't use a margin release like you can on a typewriter. Daughter seems to be the most contrary word of all as far as I'm concerned, and long ago I resigned myself to dividing after dau. If the authorities get too concerned they can do something sensible like changing the word grove of bearing almond trees will be indeed a curiosity in southern California. Constable Bittner had a tussle with a vicious tramp the latter part of the week and as a result carried an injured hand for some days, and bore other evidence of having been in a conflict. But you ought to have seen the other fellow. Nick arrested him and subsequently corraled 15 of the tourist fraternity. Theodore Staley of Placentia has a banana plant with three strings of bananas ripening in fine shape. It shows what our climate can produce, and that Placentia is one of the cholest spots in southern California. A surprise party was given Miss Crowther last Friday night, and it was one of the most enjoyable parties ever given in the Placentia vicinity. Music was furnished by Miss Crowther, Walter and Ed, and the Glee Club furnished singing. Fred Rimpau won the bicycle ruffled by Rex Cavec at Arthur Porter's grocery store Tuesday evening. At 6 o'clock Wednesday evening three masked men entered the camp of the Chinese vegetable vendor near the Bras' place on the ditch a couple of miles east of town and covering them with pistols succeeded in robbing them of four watches and about $18 in money. Mr. Hache was in town from Chino yesterday. He is credited with the statement that he is making a number of contracts for beets here this coming season at $3 per ton. The Pastime club held a very enjoyable meeting at the Del Campo last Thursday evening. After a game of euchre the members enjoyed delicious punch made as only Herman Dickel can prepare. While in Los Angeles a few days since we took occasion to walk through the magnificent business palace just being completed on Main street by Governor Downey. We unite in the universal opinion that it is grand if a superlative degree. Our column will not permit a detailed description of it, but let those who cannot realize it by personal observation read of Aladdins palace of Claud's castle by Lake Como and they will not go far from approving the beauties of the Downy block. Given away! City lots in Tustin city, eight miles from Anaheim on Stage and Telegraph road, anyone who will improve same Families with four or five children will be given a whole block. Two fine horses owned by Co E. J. C. Keeven fell down dead last Monday after being fed corn at Los Nietos. The span was worth $200. Forty acres of English mustard is being planted on the ranch of Mr. Jacob Ross at Santa Ana. The judiciary committee of the city council was instructed by the board to prepare an ordinance prohibiting owners of horses from leaving them unhitched in the streets. Mr. John Walsh of San Diego has gone to San Francisco to bring down the Hattle Porter, vessel of 60-ton burden which will hereafter ply between San Diego Santa Barbara, San Pedro, Anaheim and Newport. A beautiful rainbow illuminates the sky above Anaheim at 1 o'clock, precisely on the approach of New Year Saturday night. A good sign. Approximately 1,220,400 square miles, or 35 per cent, of Canada total land area is forests. Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Report Shows Progress In 1958 George E. Strachan, manager of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, in his annual year-end review, told of the progress made in Anaheim in 1958 through the efforts of the various committee members. Family Income Increases A few outstanding facts given in the report by Strachan are: In the last three years the average family income in Anaheim has gained $1,000 annually. A total of 29 new industries has been responsible for 4,000 additional jobs and an annual payroll of $20,000,000. The total assessed valuation has increased from $50 million to $116 million. Strachan comments, "This shows more gain in the last three years than took place in the first 98 years of Anaheim's existence." Lincoln Avenue Widened The public transportation and highways committee with Harry Barnes as chairman, has made excellent progress with the improvement of Lincoln Avenue. The improvement and widening is now underway with the saving of palm trees along the avenue. Better signing on the freeways was accomplished and a slight improvement in the Southland bus service. Health and Welfare Rav Link is chairman of the health and welfare committee and can point with pride to the opening of the Anaheim Memorial Hospital and a most successful United Fund campaign. Industrial Committee Chairman Clyde Cromer reports that the committee's brochure, "What's In A Site" is considered one of the finest industrial brochures in California. This past year saw seven new industries and plant expansions take place in Anaheim. Heavy commercial development set an all time high for Anaheim. Many good industrial prospects that have been worked on in 1968 will be locating plants in Anaheim in 1959. Civic Affairs Manager Strachan says the civic affairs committee, headed by Brown McPherson, wound up as a "catch all" committee and several items not appearing on the program were successfully completed including the passage of the sewer. (Continued on Page 6) 88 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM Vol. LXXXVIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 A. J. Schutte New Mayor A. J. Schutte, Anaheim City Councilman serving his second 4-year term, was elected mayor of Anaheim Tuesday night by a unanimous vote when Mayor Chas Pearson resigned that position after having served the city as its top man for 19 years. Mayor Schutte's first official action was to order a resolution to be drawn up citing Pearson's service as mayor. "Our tax rate is lower than that of any city offering comparable services in southern California," Mayor Schutte said, and added, "and much of it can be attributed to the leadership Mayor Pearson has given us." Former Mayor Pearson began his civic services to Anaheim as a member of the city planning commission. He now expects to be of further service to Anaheim and southland by devoting his time to improving the water services and supply. National Business Leader Predicts 40-Year Tradition Family Gathering On Christmas Eve Despite her 88 years young, Mrs. Helen Kellogg Aubin, mother of Frank Kellogg, principal of Anaheim Union High School, was the life of the party on Christmas Eve, when more than 30 members of her family met at her home at 122 Orange Avenue, Santa Ana, for the traditional holiday celebration. Mrs. Aubin has been hostess to her family for this occasion for almost 40 years. Refreshments were served at six o'clock after which the group awaited the arrival of Santa Claus. Little three-year-old Jan Hoganson took the hand of her father and went out to find the merry old gentleman, there finding Harry Kellogg and his bride from Hawaii, who were invited to the party. The young couple left shortly after the festivities to return to Hawaii where they reside. As the exchange of gifts was held, soft music from an heirloom Regina music box played Christmas music. Mrs. Aubin received greetings from her brother, George T. Kellogg of Yorba Linda who, with Mrs. Kellogg were visiting a daughter in South Carolina. Sen. Kuchel New "Whip" United States Senator Th. H. Kuchel, senior senator of California, was elected as Rican "Whip" of the Senate congressional revamping p which began Tuesday. Senator Kuchel represent liberal group and defeated tor Karl E. Mundt of South kota by a vote of 20-14 which the same vote given Se Everett M. Dirksen of Illinois Senate Republican leader. Senator Kuchel continue maintain his legal resident Anaheim which is the address his mother, Mrs. Henry K. Mrs. Kuchel was justly pro her son, Tom, when she hear news over the radio Wedn morning and immediately The Gazette to inform us. Cancer Crusade Plans Made For Month Of April National Business Leader Predicts 1959 in High Gear Stanley C. Hope, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, said today in a year-end statement that he is a "restrained optimist" about business in 1959. The coming year, he believes, will be materially better than 1958, and recovery will continue in most parts of the economic system at a reasonable and encouraging rate. Mr. Hope's statement: "The economy hit the bottom of the 1957-58 downturn last April. Since then, business has improved steadily if not at a national rate." The forces making for a high level of business activity remain powerful: "We rapidly-growing population portends a strong demand for goods and services; "The gross national output is at a new high and will continue to advance; "Industrial production will continue to increase, and before long will reach a new high level; "Business investment in plant and equipment also will rise, at least slightly, in 1959; "Total personal income, now at an all-time high, should continue to set new records. In spite of all these favorable factors, excessive government spending and the continuing wage price spiral may heighten inflation to dangerous levels. Then too, I hope that any new legislation, either in the tax or labor field, will prove to be helpful and not harmful to our economic progress. If we deal with our economic problems realistically and courageously, I am sure that 1959 will again see us in high gear." Anaheim Savings And Loan Sets A Payment Record Dividends and interest payments amounting to approximately $202,000 for the last quarter of 1958, were paid to account holders of the Anaheim Savings and Loan Association, according to Forrest F. Fowler, executive vice president. Dividends and interest for the party. The young couple left shortly after the festivities to return to Hawaii where they reside. As the exchange of gifts was held, soft music from an heirloom Regina music box played Christmas music. Mrs. Aubin received greetings from her brother, George T. Kellogg of Yorba Linda who, with Mrs. Kellogg were visiting a daughter in South Carolina, also greetings from several grandchildren who are scattered over the country. Mrs. Aubin, due to her age, stated that hereafter she expects her 30 great grandchildren to lend her much assistance in the Christmas Eve festivities. Living alone, Mrs. Aubin has as her constant companion, her 14 year old long-haired tortoise shell colored cat. Harlan Clyde Allen Harlan Clyde Allen, 55, a native of Iowa and a resident of Anaheim for 18 years and former owner of the Allen Refrigeration Co., died last week end after an extended illness. His home was 1732 Francis Drive. He leaves his wife, Gertha K. Allen, son Kirk H. Allen of North Hollywood; three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Purcell of West Hollywood, Mrs. Adelaide Thorpe of Omaha, Nebr., and Mrs. Lurabelle Miller of Monrovia, and one granddaughter. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Sloux City, Iowa, and the Anaheim Optimist Club. Funeral services were conducted from the Hilgenfeld Mortuary Chapel, Tuesday with Rev. Harry F. Stief officiating. Private interment services were held in Melrose Abbey Memorial Park. General Dean's appointee was announced simultaneous San Francisco by a near-rushake — Major General John Deane, president of the California Division of ACS. The general headed the United States military mission to Moscow during World War II. He is currently in his second term as president of the state cancer organization. Commerce In 1958 ed and a slight improve- the Southland bus service. Health and Welfare link is chairman of the land welfare committee point with pride to the of the Anaheim Memorial and a most successful Fund campaign. Industrial Committee Jan Clyde Cromer re- at the committee's bro- What's In A Site" is con- of the finest industrial in California. This past seven new industries and expansions take place in Heavy commercial de- set an all time high. Many good industri- aspects that have been in 1968 will be locating Anaheim in 1959. Civic Affairs Her Strachan says theairs committee, headed by McPherson, wound up as a "l" committee and several it appearing on the pro- cre successfully completed the passage of the sewer The city of San Francisco owns a bit of real estate in Spanish Mojorca. It is the house and small bit of land which once belonged to Junipero Serra, the Franciscan who founded California's chain of missions. And Loan Sets A Payment Record Dividends and interest payments amounting to approximately $202,000 for the last quarter of 1958, were paid to account holders of the Anaheim Savings and Loan Association, according to Forrest F. Fowler, executive vice president. Dividends and interest for the entire year will amount to more than $750,000. Fowler said, which is a new record for the local investment company. LUTHER GREGORY Luther Gregory, 65, of 124 East Wilhelmina Street, died at the Anaheim Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Texas and had been a resident of Anaheim several years. He was employed at Knott's Berry Farm. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; a daughter, Mrs. Ida O'Connell of Ventura, and five brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the chapel of Backs, Troutman and Kaulbars Saturday with Rev. Murray L. Morford officiating and interment was made in Melrose Abbey Cemetery. ALMA M. MEYER Alma M. Meyer, 306 North Vine, Anaheim, died at the Whittier Hospital, Thursday, after a prolonged illness. She was 67 years of age and was born in Indiana. She had lived in Anaheim five years. She is survived by her husband, Carl C, Meyer of Anaheim and a daughter, Mrs. Marion Lahrte of Anaheim. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Backs, Troutman and Kaulbars with Rev. Marvin Surh officiating and interment was made in Memory Garden Memorial Park, Brea. Get into "Orbit You Lonely One" Widowed, divorced, single a over thirty years of age, an vited to attend guest nights, nesdays and Sundays . . . Club, 530 E. 4th St., Long E. Because of the great, new assist respectable adults in average age group 30 to 5 find friends with mutual l eats, the Orbit Club was fo- as a non-profit, strictly mem ship-owned club. The shrew, a mouselike ture whose full growth is two inches in body length, twice its weight in food hours. TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE Thursday, January 8, 1959—No. 32 Senator Kuchel represents a rural group and defeated Sena-Karl E. Mundt of South Dakota by a vote of 20-14 which was same vote given Senator Berrett M. Dirksen of Illinois for state Republican leader. Senator Kuchel continues to maintain his legal residence in Anaheim which is the address of mother, Mrs. Henry Kuchel. Kuchel was justly proud of son, Tom, when she heard the news over the radio Wednesday morning and immediately called Gazette to inform us. Crippled Children And Adults Helped By County Group The Crippled Children's Relief Association of Orange County, founded in June 1921, held its annual meeting recently at the Royal Hawaiian Cafe in Anaheim and elected officers for the new year. Miss E. Kate Rea, of 224 E. Broadway, was elected president of the organization for another year and gave the following report of activities of the organization for the year 1958. President's Annual Report A total of 183 persons were helped by the association in some way or another, Miss Rea said in her report. Of these persons, 58 were previous cases, 125 were new cases. There were 58 boys who were helped, 45 girls, 26 men and 54 women. The equipment includes 10 hospital beds, a baby bed, 12 senior walkers, a junior walker, 10 junior wheel chairs, 12 crutches, four tiny-tot wheel chairs, 30 senior wheel chairs, two canes. This is being used by 99 persons including 45 previous cases and 54 new cases. Hanna Appointed As A Member Of Rules Committee Richard Hanna, recently elected assemblyman from the 75th district in Orange County, was selected as one of the members of the powerful rules committee of the Assembly. The full complement of the committee is as follows; Allen Miller, Democrat from San Fernando Valley, chairman; Democrats, Hanna, Eugene G. Nisbet, San Bernardino County; August F. Hawkins, Los Angeles County; Republicans — Harold T. Sedgwick, Butte County; Jack Schrade, San Diego County; and Charles J. Conrad, Los Angeles County. The selection of the rules committee is made by vote in each of the party caucuses. Each party selects three members and the speaker of the house selects the chairman. Formation of the rules committee is the first order of business as the members must perform all of the important regulatory and housekeeping functions for the legislative body and further control primarily the use of funds in Cancer Crusade ans Made For month Of April Major General William F. Dean, o fought the Nazis in Europe the Communists in Korea, lead California's battle first cancer in 1959. The famed general will head 1959 Cancer Crusade set for month of April. A two-pronged campaign, the annual effort is used at educating the public to advance in cancer detection treatment and also focuses mention on the annual fund-raising program in which support is right for the society's national local research, education and service projects. Continuism of local volunteers connected to reach a new high in 1959 behind the leadership of a at general like General Dean. General Dean's appointment is announced simultaneously in Francisco by a near-namee — Major General John R. Lane, president of the Californation Division of ACS. The latter general headed the United States military mission to Moscow during World War II. He is currentin his second term as presitent of the state cancer organion. Many Types of Aid The help rendered by the association includes hospitalization, surgery, appliances, medicine, nursing, ambulance, oxygen, dental, refraction and glasses, free loan of all the equipment. The types of cases, according to Miss Rea's report were: broken limbs, paralysis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, polio, arthritis, single amputee, double amputee, cross eyes, club feet, toupee, heart, tonsils, adenoids, dental plate, extraction and fillings. A Local Organization Funds to carry on the work of the association came from gifts, legacies, memorials and the generous response to the 7,000 collection letters made in September of each year. The association is local, not affiliated with the national and state society for crippled children and adults, Miss Rea added. The funds are raised in Orange County and are spent in Orange County expect where a case must be taken to the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. Now that Orange County has so many fine physicians and dentists, Miss Rea said, this rarely happens. Anaheim Directors Anaheim directors of the association include: Joe R. Thompson, Miss E. Kate Rea, Mrs. Tom Scott, Miss Adelaide Price, Mrs. Russell R. Renner and Coalson C. Morris. Joe Thompson is also treasurer for the association. Social Security Payments Increase The new amendments to the Social Security law will provide increased monthly payments to about 32,000 people in Orange County beginning with the checks which are due early in February. Felix Slatkin Is Concert Event Guest Conductor Felix Slatkin, noted conductor, in guest performance with Orange County Philharmonic Orchestra, Saturday evening, January 17, at Orange Coast College Auditorium. Philharmonic Musical Director, Frieda Belinfante, will be cello soloist, her first solo appearance with her own orchestra. For the first Orange County Philharmonic concert in 1959, Felix Slatkin will be the guest conductor, and Frieda Belinfante the musical director, will make her first appearance as solo cellist with her own orchestra, on Saturday evening at 8:30, January 17, at Orange Coast College auditorium. Slatkin formed the Hollywood String Quartet in 1946 which has gained international fame in recordings and concert activities. Social Security Payments Increase The new amendments to the Social Security law will provide increased monthly payments to about 32,000 people in Orange County beginning with the checks which are due early in February, 1959, according to Ralph A. Dillman, District Manager of the Santa Ana Social Security office. The amount of the increase will be approximately seven per cent. Dillman emphasized that this increase in monthly benefits is automatic and beneficiaries do not need to phone, write or visit the social security office to request or file any type of application for the increase. People who are already receiving social security payments do not need to apply for this increase. It will be automatically added to the January check which will be mailed out early in February. Also, beginning January 1, 1959 the social security tax rate for employees and employers will be 2½% each. The rate for self-employed people will be 3⅛%. This tax rate will apply to the first $4800 of earnings in a year. These rates are scheduled to increase every three years until they reach 4½% for employees and employers and 6⅛% for self-employed people. The United States Army plers in Alaska ports are protected from damage from floating ice packs by a solid ice mass which forms around the pliers underpinnings and serves as "bumpers" to push away the floating packs. Philharmonic concert in 1959, Felix Slatkin will be the guest conductor, and Frieda Belinfanta the musical director, will make her first appearance as solo cellist with her own orchestra, on Saturday evening at 8:30, January 17, at Orange Coast College auditorium. Slatkin formed the Hollywood String Quartet in 1946 which has gained international fame in recordings and concert appearances. Since 1948, Slatkin has been under contract with Capitol Records as a member of the Hollywood String Quartet and conductor of the Concert Arts Orchestra and Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra. The past summer he made his first appearance as conductor at the Hollywood Bowl. Members of the Orange County Philharmonic Society, the supporting organization of the Philharmonic Orchestra, are being given priority seats for this event by the board of directors. A Phi Beta Kappa In recognition of outstanding scholastic records, 17 students at the University of Southern California were named yesterday to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, national honorary scholarship fraternity. From Anaheim is Hobart IL Smith of 2421 Chain St. Initiation for the 13 men and four women will be held on campus January 13 to be presided over by Dr. Anton B. Burg, chapter president. Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1779 at William and Mary College, Va., and includes students in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. The SC Charter was granted in 1929.