anaheim-gazette 1959-03-19

THE EXTRA COLUMN (By Frank Hall) You won't believe this, I'm sure, but it's true. You are actually paying the government to teach American people how to live in houses. You are if you are paying an income tax. Congressman James Utt had this statement in his weekly news letter this week. It read, in part: "The federal government has had to create a bureau for the sole purpose of teaching people how to live in houses." The boys in the Sacramento office of the C.N.P.A. (California Newspaper Publishers Association) are trying to get into this column. And by cracky they're going to succeed. First I get a wine list from the Hotel Senator and it had a couple of clever innuendos on it. Then the boss receives a letter intimating that I'm almost old enough to be John Long's grandfather. Poey on both Ben Martin and John Long. They wouldn't do that to my face. They know I'm a former Kansan. And if it wasn't for former Kansas newspaper men out here in California as members and associate members of the CNPA where would the CNPA be, John Catholics Plan New Church Building For St. Boniface in Anaheim After a half century of service St. Boniface Church, Palm and Center Streets, Anaheim, will be removed, according to Father Quantanhens, pastor. In its place will rise a new, larger, reinforced concrete edifice seating 1080 with vestibule, two crying rooms, ramp for wheelchairs, sound proofing and air conditioning. Gothic Style Structure Fittingly reflecting the German history of Anaheim, the Church will be Gothic in style. The Centennial building fund now in progress celebrates the near 100 years of history of the Catholic Church in Anaheim, a few years younger than the town of Anaheim itself. Hardly a handful of elderly citizens will remember the first church. Long before the flood, in faith dating back to the most famous of Franciscan missionaries, Father Junipero Serra, Catholicism took root on the banks of the Santa Ana River. The Church has not changed, but its houses have. Perhaps a half dozen times, the Church now known as St. Boniface was built, rebuilt, and remodeled. First in 1880 through the kindness of Don Bernardo Yorba an adobe structure was blessed and called San Antonio. But then as now the severity of the elements took its toll and by the early eigh-ties made it unsafe for occupancy. First Mass In Home The first Mass was offered in the home of Mrs. Theo Rimpau, still standing at Broadway and Palm Streets. Visiting priests came by horseback and to announce their arrival Mrs. Rimpau sent her sons down the streets of the settlement ringing bells to call children to instruction and elders to the sacraments. The cornerstone of the present church was laid Sept. 21, 1902, and in December was held the "Blessing of the Bells" — a gift of Fidel Ganahl. Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 88 Years Ago ... March 18, 1871 Since the first organization of this county Los Angeles and the county officials seem to have ac- 63 Years Ago ... March 19, 1890 Frank Porter was in from his ranch on Orangethorpe avenue one day last week for the first time in quite a while and made 88 Years Ago ... March 18, 1871 Since the first organization of this county Los Angeles and the county officials seem to have acquired the same remarkable power of absorption as the soil. Like Oliver Twist they are constantly asking for more. Every dollar of taxes that has been squeezed from the people has disappeared in that insatiable quicksand, and in addition, a large debt has been created, for which there is not a dollar of county property to show. No courthouse, no jail worth a name, no bridges, not even a county road—all has vanished in its voracious and evercraving maw. Fearful that with the increase in population the sceptre will pass from them they want no increase except such as will strengthen themselves. They wisely dread the superior attractions of the country surrounding the towns of Comptonville, Gallatin, El Monte, Anaheim, Santa Ana, and others yet in embryo, lying in that most fertile plain which, with a length of 60 miles and a breadth of 10 to 20 miles, extends from the sea coast north of Point Pedro to the town of San Juan Capistrano, in the southeastern corner of this county. This belt comprises the great body of desirable agricultural lands of the county. There are, it is true, several fertile valleys lying inland. Therefore I say to those looking for a home, give no credence to those who praise Los Angeles and speak disparagingly of all other parts of the county. Look at the land themselves and take no man's word for it. If they see Los Angeles first, so much the better — our land will be improved by comparison. St. Patrick's day and the usual ceremonies in honor of the extermination of the snakes and frogs of Ireland, for some cause unknown to us was not celebrated in Anaheim yesterday except in isolated cases on private account. 63 Years Ago ... March 19, 1896 Frank Porter was in from his ranch on Orangethorpe avenue one day last week for the first time in quite a while, and made this office a pleasant call. Frank takes a good deal of interest in the struggle of the patriotic Cubans for independence and thinks that by following their example the natives of the earth at present dependent upon the powers of Europe for existence will in the next few years cut loose and set themselves up as free and independent nations. A renewal of the discussion as to the propriety of purchasing ground for a city park has directed attention to the tract lying west of the Santa Fe depot and running from Center street to Broadway which, it is said, can be acquired at a very reasonable price. That a city park and a pavilion for holding celebrations surrounded by winding walks lawns, and beds of beautiful flowers, would add to the attractiveness of our city, and we hope to hear that the project will meet with the endorsement of men or means throughout the community. The purpose is to solicit subscriptions to the extent of about $3000 purchase the property and deed it to the city. The matter has the earnest support of several representative citizens who will endeavor to push it to a successful consummation. The foundations for the brick block building at the corner of Center and Hermine street by Stephen Kistler are being put in and work on the cellar is well advanced. The building will be a substantial one-story structure 24x75 feet, and will be occupied by the Boston bakery. Mr. Kistler will also erect a frame residence in the rear of the building. It took a jury in Judge Pierce court on Tuesday afternoon just And just in case you are interested, and you want the correct answer for the next quiz show, there are 22 amendments to the U.S. constitution, the last one limiting the number of terms a president may serve: And 21 repealed the 18th prohibition amendment. Where's the guy who said this column isn't educational? Using Herb Perry's telephone as much as I do, I do a lot of doodling. Here are some of my telephone doodles: A printer in Anaheim should have the telephone number PR 4-6837. It would be easy to remember because you would just dial P-R-I-N-T-E-R and get PR 4-6837. A church should have the number PR 2-9464, this spells PRAYING. Lee Luskey, that handsome Frenchman, comes up with the word PRILOVE. His telephone number is PR 4-5683. Wouldn't you know that a guy like that would have much to do with the word love? Then there is KE 3-7833 which would be KEER OFF, or KE 2-7688 which is KEEP OUT. Or just one more, KE 5-7373 which is Jeepers. And jeepers, I'd better quit before Herb gives me a bad time because his telephone number spells PRIZ-ZYT. Try to make something out of that! St. Patrick's day and the usual ceremonies in honor of the extermination of the snakes and frogs of Ireland, for some cause unknown to us was not celebrated in Anaheim yesterday except in isolated cases on private account. Mr. John P. Zeyn, Mr. Henry Kroeger and Mr. Henry Bremmerman, vineyardists, went to San Francisco on the last steamer, Mr. Guinne, who returned to Anaheim from the residence of Mr. W. M. McFadden at 8 o'clock last night, reports there was a cloudburst north of the city. He says the whole country thereabouts is overflowed and a stream of water one hundred and sixty feet wide and forty feet deep is washing down the canyon north of the city. It appears that the heavy clouds seen yesterday to the east and which were full of thunder, burst in the Soquel mountains near the head of the canyon and inundated a large area of the country. The monthly school report shows an enrollment of 96 in the two schools, with a daily attendance of 83. About 20 people who came down on the last steamer, have settled in and around Anaheim. Donald Cook, one of Broadway's most famous comedy stars, began his career as a bank clerk. It took a jury in Judge Pierce court on Tuesday afternoon just two minutes to find Prof. Frank not guilty on the charge of cruelty to animals, in the alleged beating of a pair of ostriches which he has had for sometime past training to drive in single harness and tandem. The professor training the birds to drive, and on attaining his purposes may take them on a traveling tour and may enter them in the florida pageant at the Fiesta. He informs us he is making progress and promises to give us a ride in his tandem rig shortly. Fred Lewis has given up the job of driving our street car and has gone to Los Angeles to take a course in a business college August Menzel takes his place as driver of the street car. Our good friend, Peter Welsh writes us from Milhelm on the Rhine not to forward the Gazette to him any more as he leaves on the 15th for California. We shall be glad to have him in our mid again. United States agricultural exports for the 12 months ending in mid-1959 are estimated to about 3.8 billion dollars. March Building Heim houses have. Perhaps a times, the Church now St. Boniface was built, and remodeled. 1880 through the kindon Bernardo Yorba an structure was blessed and in Antonio. But then as severity of the elements fall and by the early eightit unsafe for occupancy. Mass In Home Mass was offered in of Mrs. Theo Rimpau, lining at Broadway and streets. Visiting priests horseback and to anneir arrival Mrs. Rimpau down the streets of ment ringing bells to call to instruction and elders cramers. Cementstone of the present was laid Sept. 21, 1902, december was held the of the Bells" — a gift of ahl. Theodore Roosevelt ident of the United From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette by MRS. HENRY KUCHEL Ars Ago ... March 19, 1896 Porter was in from his Orangethorpe avenue last week for the first write a while and made Vol. LXXXVIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. Anaheim BPW Club Hears Counselor Mrs. Norma Lee Elliott, full time counselor for the sophomore class as well as advisor for the Girl's League at Anaheim Union High School, was guest speaker for the Anaheim Business and Professional Women's Club when it met at The Kettle for its March dinner meeting. Mrs. Betty Bosch, chairman of Career Advancement, presented the speaker. Mrs. Elliott emphasized the importance of the student selecting the right vocation for this largely determines his way of life, standard of living and type of friends. "Vocational guidance," stated the speaker, "helps through counseling, aptitude and interest tests, self-appraisal, followed by exploratory courses. The California Department of Employment has cooperated with the school this year through testing and counseling and following through with helping to find the right job. Earl Dahl and Ben Shroeder, board members of the Anaheim Elementary and Union High School Districts, outlined the great need for expansion of school facilities to keep up with our growing population and reminded members of the bond election to be held on March 24. Special Funds for New State College Special fund allocations have been approved by state fiscal officers to permit operation of the Orange County State College's off-campus teacher training center during the ensuing school year, State Senator John A. Murdy, Jr., (Rep.) Santa Ana, said in Sacramento today. As a result, this important educational facility will have approximately $234,000 for operational purposes, Senator Murdy declared. Negotiations initiated by the Orange County Republican resulted in the State Department of Finance agreeing to transfer $73,-000 to the Orange County College. At the same time, the State Department of Education authorized a $22,000 fund augmentation. These allocations will partially replace funds depleted by the Brown administration in cutting the institution's budget to $136,-000," the Senator said. "As a result of these negotiations, and special fund grants, I am happy to report that this educational project can operate uninterrupted." And, starting in September, 1959, they will be under the Or- New Station KEZY Studios in Disneyland Hotel Orange County's newest radio station ... KEZY will broadcast from the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Studios will be behind glass walls of both the hotel lobby and shopping arcade. General offices will be in the hotel, and additional studios will be established in Fullerton. The new station will go on the air full time in early April. Assistance League Members Prepare For Charity Ball At the March meeting of the Anaheim Assistance League reports were heard of the community service and family welfare The League donated $1,000 to the Anaheim Memorial Hospital. This will be used by the hospital for much needed equipment including an ice making machine to be used in the operating room. Mrs. Brown McPherson, community service chairman, reported the cases helped during the mont Porter was in from his Orangethorpe avenue last week for the first quiz a while, and made a pleasant call. Frank good deal of interest in juggle of the patriotic for independence and that by following their ex-natives of the earth at dependent upon the pow-europe for existence will next few years cut loose themselves up as free and sent nations. A "Citation of Appreciation" from the Orange County Youth Band was read. This band will hold its first concert on May 6 at Anaheim Union High School Auditorium. Support of this band has been one of the club's community projects this year. Reservations are being taken for the Orange County Council meeting on March 26 at the Greenbrler Inn, Garden Grove. President Norma Nipper welcomed and introduced the guests, Letha Roberts, Melba Webster and Caroline Rorer. During the brief business meeting, a nominating committee composed of Ethel Caverley, Jean Pullen and Delois Chronister was elected. The inspirational thought was given by Florence Bechtle and the Collect by Gene Marvin, both members of the Career Advancement committee. Paul Demaree Is "Y" Vice President An Anahelmer whose hobby is developing youth. Paul H. Demaree, 513 Janss Way, was elected Anahelm YMCA first vice president at the Y Board meeting Monday, March 16, to fill the one year term vacated by Robert Parrett who recently moved. Demaree will coordinate the work of four Y Board committees, according to William Fricker, president. Demaree is presently Supervisor, Evening Division, Chapman College and is Associate Professor of Education. He previously served the Anaheim Union High School District as principal and superintendent. Other educational positions were held at Capistrano and Little Rock, Arkansas. His many church and community efforts have stressed the constructive training of youth. Motion Picture to Promote Interest In Central Valley U.S. Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of California was informed today the Interior Department is scheduling a motion picture as he suggested of the vast Central Valley reclamation-power project. In response to Kuchel's proposal that such a film would be valuable for foreign showing as well as interesting to American audiences, Assistant Interior Secretary Fred Aandahl said planning for the motion picture will start at once. Aandahl added he agrees with the California Senator that a film "certainly would enhance" understanding of the lengths of which California is going to obtain water for agriculture and for power generation as well as of the part the Federal Government is playing in development of the Central Valleys. "We have been considering the production of a motion picture on the Central Valley Project for some little time," Aandahl told Kuchel. "However, we have held up any scheduling of production until the Trinity Division was under construction and to a point where it could be worked into the over-all picture. "The Bureau of Reclamation has about reached the point of construction where Trinity Dam will make some good pictures, as will the work of the tunnels. Consequently, I am directing the Bureau to undertake preliminary planning for a Central Valley Project motion picture at once to schedule its actual production next fiscal year." At the March meeting of the Anaheim Assistance League reports were heard of the community service and family welfare The League donated $1,000 to the Anaheim Memorial Hospital. This will be used by the hospital for much needed equipment including an ice making machine to be used in the operating room. Mrs. Brown McPherson, community service chairman, reported the cases helped during the month including a terminal cancer case and stated that they have some hospital equipment available including hospital beds for home use, wheel chairs, etc., which are furnished to the needy without charge. Mrs. Myrt Westering, ways and means chairman, again called an tition to the charity ball on April 11 at Disneyland Hotel. Tickle chairmen for the event are Mrs. Melvin Duffy and Mrs. Duncan Powers. Mrs. Westering also announced that the Assistant League is participating in the tie setting event at Bullock's Fashion Square April 20 to 22 Mrs. Bradford Jones and Mr. Fred Weisel are co-chairmen for this event. It was also announced that the League is providing meeting place for a Girl Scout Troop at the League Center. Mrs. Duncan Powers, member ship chairman, reported that all of the ten provisionals had completed their hours and are not all active members. Seven new sociate members were also received during the year. Relationship of Speed and Time For Space Travel For many years science fiction writers had a field day speculating on the effects of speeds and proaching the speed of light on space passengers. With an advent of the vacuum tube, relationship between speed and mass became important. The relationship between speed and time, however, has only recently left the science fiction and is now becoming a subject... Demaree is presently Supervisor, Evening Division, Chapman College and is Associate Professor of Education. He previously served the Anaheim Union High School District as principal and superintendent. Other educational positions were held at Capistrano and Little Rock, Arkansas. His many church and community efforts have stressed the constructive training of youth. Perry Mathis Dies Word was received in Anaheim of the death of Perry Mathis of Star, Idaho. Mathis, according to records at the city hall, was president of the board of trustees of the city of Anaheim in 1925. This office was evidently comparable to mayor of Anaheim. Records also show that he resigned this office in 1926. He is survived by two sons, Carl and Earl and a daughter, Ethel, whose husband is in the diplomatic service in Greece. RICHARD WILKINSON Richard D. Wilkinson, 1045 Whittier Street, Anaheim, died at Veterans Hospital, Long Beach, after a prolonged illness. He was born in Kansas 26 years ago and had lived in Anaheim a year. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post No. 612. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mildred Hockett of Anaheim. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Backs-Troutman & Kaulbars Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Harold Teitjen of the La Mirada Mt. Olive Lutheran Church officiating and interment will be made in Melrose Abbey cemetery. Oberg Low Bidder The Oberg Construction Corporation, according to information from the office of Supervisor Wm. (Bill) Phillips, was low bidder for starting construction of the Carbon Canyon Dam. The bid was $2,310,247 and represents half of the cost of the work to be done. The balance will be paid from Orange County flood control funds. One wasted minute a day will take over six hours out of a year. For many years science fiction writers had a field day speculating on the effects of speeds and proaching the speed of light on space passengers. With the advent of the vacuum tube, the relationship between speed and mass became important. The relationship between speed and time, however, has only recently left the science fiction art and is now becoming a subject of real interest in future planning and thinking wherever space travel is considered. For example, if one were to travel at nearly the speed of light for a period of a few years would be return to earth, who would he find? To the earth server the traveler's watch would appear to be running very slow with the result that the traveller might return only a few years older to find that his great-great-grandchildren were full grown adults. Can a great-great-grandfather be younger than his great-great-grandchildren? CARRIE VAN SCHOYCK Carrie Van Schoyck, of North Zevn Street, Anaheim, on Sunday after a short illness at age of 92 years. She had been resident of Anaheim 15 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Anaheim and survived by two daughters, Hanson of Anaheim and Ana J Shannon of Siml, Calif. Also two sons, Herbert of Fuller and Wilbur of Covina. Fun services were held Wednesday the chapel of Backs-Troutman Kaulbars. IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE Thursday, March 19, 1959 — No. 40 Station Studios in Disneyland Hotel KEZY will broadcast Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim studios will be behind glass both the hotel lobby and arcade. Offices will be in the additional studios will published in Fullerton. The station will go on the air early April. Attance League Nurses Prepare Charity Ball The March meeting of the Assistance League rehearsed heard of the community service and family welfare. Aque donated $1,000 to the Memorial Hospital. This used by the hospital for needed equipment including making machine to be used operating room. Brown McPherson, com-service chairman, reported services helped during the month Post Office Needs Postal Clerks and Letter Carriers Letter carrier and postal clerk positions are available now in the Anaheim post office and applications will be accepted until further notice. Postmaster Marshall N. McFie announced today. "To stay abreast of the growth of our city, the Anaheim post office must continue to recruit well qualified employees in order that we may maintain high standards of mail service in this community," Postmaster McFie said. Start At $2.00 Per Hour Recent legislation has raised post office starting salaries to $2 per hour, with annual increases to $2.42 per hour. Ten per cent additional is paid for night work. The postmaster pointed out that postal careers offer high job security, plus excellent opportunities for advancement, regular salary increases, low cost life insurance and a liberal retirement system. Postal workers enjoy 2½ to five weeks annual vacation, depending upon length of service, and are allowed 13 days sick leave with full pay each year, he added. Orange County Population 674,767 Orange County's population stands at 674,767 as of January, 1959 according to figures compiled for the new supplement to the Orange County Progress Report. The 21 cities of the County again showed an increase: They account for 68% of the total population or 457,522. The unincorporated areas total population is 217,245, or 32% of the total. It is interesting to note that in 1950 the then 13 cities accounted for 58% of the total population of 216,224. By 1956, the cities had increased to a total of 16, but only accounted for 57% of the total population. Gain of 123 Per Day In preparing the material for the new supplement, it was indicated that the total population increase for the six month's period between June 30, 1958 and Dec. 31, 1958 was 22,159 an average of 3,693 persons gain per month or more specifically an average of 123 persons gain per day. 1958 Population of Cities March meeting of the Assistance League requirement heard of the communiservice and family welfare. Lague donated $1,000 to the Memorial Hospital. This used by the hospital for needed equipment including making machine to be used operating room. Brown McPherson, comservice chairman, reported has helped during the month of a terminal cancer case that they have some equipment available in hospital beds for home heel chairs, etc., which are used to the needy without Myrt Westering, ways and chairman, again called atto the charity ball on April Disneyland Hotel. Ticket for the event are Mrs. Duffy and Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. Westering also and that the Assistance is participating in the tatting event at Bullock's in Square April 20 to 28. Bradford Jones and Mrs. Weisel are co-chairmen for event. It was also announced the League is providing a place for a Girl Scout at the League Center. Duncan Powers, memberchairman, reported that all ten provisional had committed their hours and are now live members. Seven new asse members were also receiving the year. A. Walker Merrifield At Insurance Meet. A. Walker Merrifield of Anaheim attended the annual board of governors dinner of Farmers Insurance Group at the Beverly Hilton hotel, Los Angeles. Merrifield is a member of the board of governors of Truck Insurance Exchange of Farmers Insurance Group and president of Merrifield Trucking Co. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Dennis Day, famous Irish personality from the Jack Benny TV show was featured entertainer of the evening. Speaker was Thomas E. Leavey, president of Farmers Insurance Group. It also was announced that Leavey had been chosen as the 1959 recipient of Seattle University's National Award for Economic Statesmanship. Roy D. Hartman Gain of 123 Per Day In preparing the material for the new supplement, it was indicated that the total population increase for the six month's period between June 30, 1958 and Dec. 31, 1958 was 22,159 an average of 3,693 persons gain per month or more specifically an average of 123 persons gain per day. 1958 Population of Cities Anaheim ... 78,397 Brea ... 7,298 Buena Park ... 31,803 Costa Mesa ... 26,651 Cypress ... 1,618 Dairyland ... 550 Fountain Valley ... 597 Fullerton ... 50,635 Garden Grove ... 58,890 Huntington Beach ... 10,666 La Habra ... 17,827 Laguna Beach ... 9,100 Newport Beach ... 23,500 Orange ... 21,334 Placentia ... 4,821 San Clemente ... 7,108 Santa Ana ... 76,300 Seal Beach ... 3,551 Stanton ... 8,794 Tustin ... 1,730 Westminster ... 18,900 Pipeline Project For Gas Company Southern Counties Gas Co. has begun construction on a 5½-mile-long, $750,000 pipeline to supply natural gas to the Los Alamitos steam electric generating plant of Southern California Edison Co. Justin M. Kennedy, the utility's Orange County division manager announced today. The 30-inch-diameter line will run from existing pipeline facilities near Del Amo Blvd., east of the San Gabriel River generally southward to the Edison Co., property. Contractor for the construction project is Pacific Pipeline Construction Co. of Los Angeles. The pipeline is designed to serve the Edison Co.'s estimated ultimate requirements of 225,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily; plus other needs contemplated in the future. Supplies of gas to the Long Beach Municipal Gas Department will also be supplemented by the line. The pipeline project is expected to be completed by April 30. Roy D. Hartman, 1228 Feather St., Anaheim, has been elected assistant vice president of Security First National Bank's Seventh & Grand Office according to an announcement by James E. Shelton, chairman of the board. ORLA CRUTCHFIELD Orla F. Crutchfield, 501 E. Orangethorpe, Anaheim, died Friday after a short illness. He had lived in this area 10 years. He was 65 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Mrs. Orlanjane Fernandez; a son, James, both of Anaheim. Rosary was conducted Monday at Backs, Troutman & Kaulbars Mortuary Chapel and graveside services were conducted Tuesday at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Memphis, Tenn., has 41 parks covering 1,1449 acres.