anaheim-gazette 1959-07-09

Council Approves Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXVIII Little ... Notes by Bill McCance (Editor) LETTER TO THE EDITOR— Every editor, fortunately or unfortunately as may be his mood, is faced with the daily opening of a host of mail. And it has been the policy of this newspaper to always print letters received from readers. In this week's mall sack was a letter from A. J. Bepristis, 1547 Edithia Ave. It is the first real criticism this reporter has heard of the proposed $10.5 million budget now under study by city councilmen for the next fiscal year. Since one of the main aims of In this week's mail sack was a letter from A. J. Bepristis, 1547 Edithia Ave. It is the first real criticism this reporter has heard of the proposed $10.5 million budget now under study by city councilmen for the next fiscal year. Since one of the main aims of any newspaper is to try to show some objectivity we'll run Mr. Bepristis' letter. But we also will reserve right to make a few comments along with it. The letter also was sent to City Manager Keith Murdoch and city councilmen. Dear Sirs: It is a great insult to the people of Anaheim to be told that "Budget Calls for Utility Bill Increase" or any other expenditures with the highest taxes in history and expenditures, without hesitation by the city fathers as to how asinine the requests are. Particularly with all the new taxes from the new tracts with all inflation paid by the purchaser at no cost to the public. The huge expenditures with nothing to show for them is extremely aggravating. Most of us came here to get away from the "Welfare State" condition of Los Angeles County. Why is Anaheim following the same pattern? Instead of any new costs to the overtaxed citizens of Anaheim I would like to suggest that across the board salary cuts by the tax supported city employees be made, making the maximum salary in any office $5000 per year. Also removal of "Dead wood" is another recourse to keep costs down. Anyone who does not care for the above salary setup should seek employment with a private company, and not collect taxpayers moneys at ridiculous salaries. Let's operate the city like a business, not free for all, and stay within our monetary limits, cutting salaries or personnel as necessary to meet them. With the "Welfare State" condition in Southern California most of us work in private industry EASY LIFE — Ducks left abandoned in the City Park as several residents find time to feed the rapidly growing sharks. No Sharks, But Everything Else Ducks Find Easy In Anaheim City By DORIS LEE If you've ever wondered what becomes of all the little each year, take a look in the lily ponds at Anaheim. All those vari-colored, vari-sized quackers you see do not put there by the park as you might expect. They were put there by harrassed parents who, regrettably fit of generosity, have brain-washed their youngsters into believing their pets will be happier living in a park. Could be True This could be true. At any rate, the ducks have adjusted enough to propagate. The ponds now harbor a goodly number of small "natives" as well as the ever-increasing newcomers. The park people have mixed emotions about the situation. While the ducks add to the beauty of the ponds, keeping the population down has become a problem. “What with people dumping them in all the time, and new ones hatching all the time, we've got ducks all over the place,” one attendant. To alleviate this problem park has set up a sort of adoption agency. It gives away just for the asking. It some, but the problem is acute. Aid Problem And ducks are not the items found in the ponds. Some one tossed in a live seal once seal adjusted immediately was rapidly depopulating the fish supply when the park pounded him. Such odds and ends as children, paper debris and Let's operate the city like a business, not free for all, and stay within our monetary limits, cutting salaries or personnel as necessary to meet them. With the "Welfare State" condition in Southern California most of us work in private industry and are taxed to death with costs are getting tired of being the sole supporters of the "city paid deadwood." Look at Los Angeles, with all the new taxes of the past ten years and they are broke with absolutely nothing to show the School Considers $5.957.648 Budget Final figures on a tentative budget of $5,957,648 will be presented to Anaheim Union High School trustees July 17. The board last week adopted a tentative budget of this amount reflecting costs for the 1959 year, Supt. Paul Cook said that final costs, under the new state aid plan, will be presented next week. Terry Re-Elected To Head Board Raymond Terry has been re-elected president of the Anaheim Union High School District board of trustees. Named as clerk was Royal Martin with Ben Schoeder as alternate clerk. TRAINING PROBLEM — Fire Chief E. J. Stringer and Asst. Chief Jim Heying look over a hose connection which is part of a "problem" conducted by city firemen who spend a great deal of time with in-service training. — Gazette photo. Goves New Church Des ANAHEIM GAZET ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 11 School District Firm on TV Bi Anaheim Elementary School District is standing fi of a closed circuit education television system. That was confirmed this week despite threats fr legal action may be taken to get the bid. Jerrold Electronics Co. of Philadelphia had bid $149, heim for $163,272.79. Hallamore was awarded the bid even though it was higher. School Board members contended that substitutions on equipment were made by the eastern firm. Face Suit The Gazette also learned that Jerrold faces an anti-trust law violation suit from the federal government on another matter. Tri-trial hearing was held last Indoned in the City Park pond find life an easy matter to feed the rapidly multiplying birds. — Gazette photo. Nothing Else All Easy Adjustment in City Park Pool By DORIS LEE Becomes of all the little Easter ducklings children receive ponds at Anaheim City Park. Used quackers you see floating among the lily pads were might expect. Used parents who, regretting their impulsive Eastertime ducks all over the place," said attendant. To alleviate this problem, the park has set up a sort of duck option agency. It gives ducks just for the asking. It helps ease, but the problem is still acute. Aid Problem And ducks are not the only ones found in the ponds. Some tossed in a live seal once. The adjusted immediately and rapidly depopulating the gold supply when the park people had him. Much odds and ends as small children, paper debris and floatings sticks turn up regularly in the water. "It gets kind of depressing," says the park attendant. "All we want is a nice pond with lilies, some goldfish and maybe a few tadpoles. So what have we got? Ducks by the hundreds, seals, swimming kids, left-over picnic lunches—you know—I even found a mother in there once. She was wading around trying to catch tadpoles for her boy." Accept New Seats The Anaheim Union High School District board of trustees has accepted two 8-foot seat sections installed at Brookhurst Junior High School. Students paid for the improvements by funds raised by a ninth grade class talent show, dance Jerrold Electronics Co. of Philadelphia had bid $149,000 for $163,272.79. Hallamore was awarded the bid even though it was higher. School Board members contended that substitutions on equipment were made by the eastern firm. Face Suit The Gazette also learned that Jerrold faces an anti-trust law violation suit from the federal government on another matter. Tri-trial hearing was held last month. The eastern firm contends that a substitution on specifications was not made. In a telegram received and filed by the school board, Jerrold stated: "Please be advised that we stand ready and willing to supply all equipment material, labor and services required by specifications and in strict accordance with them. In the event that contract is not awarded to Jerrold, we intend to take such action as may (Continued on Page 6) Services Set for Frank J. Pratt, 43-Year Resident Funeral services for Frank J. Pratt, a resident of Anaheim for 43 years, will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Backs, Troutman and Kaulbars Mortuary Chapel. Entombment will follow at Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. Mr. Pratt, who died Monday morning at the San Gorgonio Pass Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, was a native of Indiana, moving to Anaheim 43 years ago. He made his home at 840 Dickel St. He had been associated with the Standard Oil Company for 40 years and had been active in Masonic organizations for 48 years. He was a member of the Anaheim F.& A.M. 207, the Royal Arch Masons 125, Anaheim, Fullerton Commandery 55 Knights Templars, Los Angeles Consistory and a life member of Al Malalkah Shrine Temple. Survivors are his wife, Pearl, a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Franklin of Banning, and a brother V. T. Pratt of Sierra Madre. Also survivors are his wife, Pearl, a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Franklin of Banning, and a brother V. T. Pratt of Sierra Madre. IT RUNS IN THE FAIRSON both students at bers of the Anaheim will enter the food Economics at the Org This will be the second daughters of Mr. and ara St.. Anaheim. Anaheim R Part in Ora The 1959 Orange County featuring a flavor of old-fashioned county seat fairs of day by, opens its six-day run a with new paint and rem buildings next Tuesday. Jr at the Costa Mesa fairg Many Anaheim residents will participate in the event. A human cannonball act lines typical county fair attainment which will bring Morris Elected Arval Morris has been president of the Anaheim School District Board oftees. Dr. J. Niels Boege is r president. George C. Easten Accept New Seats The Anaheim Union High School District board of trustees has accepted two 8-foot seat sections installed at Brookhurst Junior High School. Students paid for the improvements by funds raised by a ninth grade class talent show, dance and play. Survivors are his wife, Pearl, a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Franklin of Banning, and a brother V. T. Pratt of Sierra Madre. Also surviving are two grandchildren. Morris Elected Arval Morris has been president of the Anaheim School District Board oftees. Dr. J. Niels Boege is president. George C. Easton elected clerk of the board. Spend Many Hours in Training Sessions City Firemen Busy all The stereotyped picture of the old type fireman—who spent most of his time loafing and playing cards around the station house—today is definitely a thing of the past. At least it is as far as the Anaheim City Fire Department is concerned. Just take time out to talk to Bob Bruno, the department's drillmaster. He not only has facts and figures to prove how busy city firemen are, but he'll even invite you into one of the department's classrooms used for in-service training. Makes Sure Bruno's job with the city department is to make sure new recruits and the veterans have the most up-to-date information on modern fire fighting techniques. Bruno explains that each fireman puts in a 67.2 hour week. He gets 24 hours on and 24 off the job. Out of the total hours served at least 25 hours a week is devoted to in-service training. Drills in quarters are given by the company officer Monday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Drill at Station No. 2 and the drill tower is given to each engine company on a two week cycle. Library Open Bruno points out that the department's library is open for individual study. He says at least 30 per cent of the department members attend some special fire fighting courses given by several area junior colleges. Bruno stresses the purpose of the drill is to provide a better performance standards of present work and to provide the firemen with a good background promotion. Only Monday firemen can seen drilling with hoses trucks near Station No. 2 time out, according to the master, the men are given specific problem. "Our aim is to provide them with a better and more efficient method of fire protection," he declares. Takes Issue Bruno is definitely "dead" the stereotype many people of firemen. "Fire fighting is a scientific and skilled profession. And there is no room for the loafer," he stresses. Bruno says training is alsoplemented with performances and exams given termine the effectivness program. Each rookie coming on t Despite Protests ZETTE THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1959 — NO. 4 District Stands TV Bid Award District is standing firm on its bid award for construction television system. Eek despite threats from the low bidding contractor that met the bid. Adelphia had bid $149,990 to the bid of Hallamore of Ana- Residents Claim Site Hurts Homes Despite protests of more than 30 residents, and objections of one councilmen, Anaheim today has a new church site. Councilmen Tuesday night over the objections of the Home Fair Civic Association approved a special use permit for the Southern California District Church of the Nazarene to construct and operate a church and Sunday School on the west side of Loara approximately 1,000 ft. south of Broadway. Against Measure Councilman Robert Borden also voted against the measure stating, "I do not believe there is proper financing for the structure and it would not add to the homes in the area." Mayor A. J. Schutte qualified his vote in favor of the church by saying that Anaheim in his opinion is lagging "church wise." "According to statistics I have read," the mayor said, "Anaheim has room for at least 30 to 40 IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY — Linda and Carrol Harrison, both students at Anaheim High School and members of the Anaheim Spoons and Thimbles 4-H Club, will enter the food preparation division of 4-H Home Economics at the Orange County Fair. July 14 to 19. This will be the second Orange County Fair for the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harrison, 2248 S. Loara St., Anaheim. Anaheim Residents Take Part in Orange County Fair The 1959 Orange County Fair, featuring a flavor of old-fashioned county seat fairs of days gone, opens its six-day run agleam with new paint and remodeled buildings next Tuesday, July 14. At the Costa Mesa fairgrounds, many Anaheim residents will participate in the event. A human cannonball act headlines typical county fair entertainment which will bring vaude- Morris Elected Arval Morris has been elected resident of the Anaheim City school District Board of Truses. Dr. J. Niels Boege is retiring resident, George C. Easton was ville routines, magic, acrobats marionettes, and animal acts to the stage of the Amphitheatre. The Zacchinis, human cannonballs, were recently featured in a Life Mazagine article which reported that, though they don't get into orbit, these high-flying entertainers are on their way back into prominence in the jet age. Top Shows One of California's top flower shows, produced by Harry Macres, a fine arts show which exhibits canvases by some of Orange County's best known artists, prize livestock, agriculture displays and, of course, oranges and other citrus fruits in towering feature displays are among the attract- Councilman Robert Borden also voted against the measure stating, "I do not believe there is proper financing for the structure and it would not add to the homes in the area." Mayor A. J. Schutte qualified his vote in favor of the church by saying that Anaheim in his opinion is lagging "church wise." "According to statistics I have read," the mayor said, "Anaheim has room for at least 30 to 40 more churches. These are the figures I have seen for church construction for a city of this size. It seems to me that Anaheim has been lagging when it comes to church construction." Don Butler, representing the Home Fair Civic Association, said his group is not opposed to churches. "But we feel that it could be located a little more out of the center of the residential area." he declared. Mayor Schutte and Borden also found themselves in disagreement over the request by Standard Development Co. asking waiver of minimum lot size and floor area requirements on the west side of Knott, between Ball and Cerritos. Stick To It Borden declared that councilmen should stick to the standard 7,500 sq. ft. as set up in the city code. "If we waver this one, we'll only have other requests for the same thing," Borden declared. Schutte challenged Borden's (Continued on Page 6) Outdoor Dancing Class to Beain At 'Y' Toniaht An outdoor intermediate square dance will get underway tonight at 8 p.m. at the Anaheim YMCA. Citron St., under the leadership of popular Herbert Lesher, caller. Community residents with some beginners training are invited to enroll by contacting the YMCA. KE 5-2165, according to Ewald Dargatz, class co-chairman. Among graduates of the Y related beginners course at a gala ceremony, dance, and social affair held at the Assistance League in Fullerton last Thursday Messra- A human cannonball act headlines typical county fair entertainment which will bring vaude-entertainers on their way back into prominence in the jet age. Morris Elected Arval Morris has been elected president of the Anaheim City School District Board of Truses. Dr. J. Niels Boege is retiring president. George C. Easton was elected clerk of the board. Top Shows One of California's top flower shows, produced by Harry Macres, a fine arts show which exhibits canvases by some of Orange County's best known artists, prize livestock, agriculture displays and, of course, oranges and other citrus fruits in towering feature displays are among the attractions of the fair. Busy all the Time men with a good background for promotion. Only Monday firemen could be seen drilling with hoses and trucks near Station No. 2. Each time out, according to the drillmaster, the men are given a specific problem. "Our aim is to provide the city with a better and more economical method of fire protection," he declares. Takes Issue Bruno is definitely "death" on the stereotype many people have of firemen. "Fire fighting today is a scientific and skilled vocational. And there is no room for the loafer," he stresses. Bruno says training is also supplemented with performance evaluations and exams given to determine the effectiveness of the program. Each rookie coming on the de-partment faces an intensive 12-day training period. This includes the fundamentals of rescue, ledder, hose, salvage, ventilation, tractics and use of the department equipment. "A fireman's occupation is almost entirely limited to public service. Persons entering a career in the service, unlike any other public employees, usually do not have previous experience or pre-entry training." Bruno explains. He says good character, good health and a capacity for development on the job are main items needed for a fireman's career. "Training of personnel becomes one of the most important objectives of an efficient department. Who can measure the value of life and property not lost because of a well-trained fire department operation?" he asked. Gazette Offers Discount Tickets To County Fair As a public service to the people of Anaheim, the Anaheim Gazette is making discount tickets to the Orange County Fair available at our business office, 250 E. Center St. These will be available free in any quantity while they last, and offer a 25 cent discount on adult admission whenurrendered at the gate during fair time, July 14 through 19. Children under 12 years of age will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult.