anaheim-gazette 1959-08-27

Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXVIII ANAHEIM, Little ... Notes by Bill McCance (Editor) CHARITY AND RACKETS — Each year as the smooth running United Fund appeal in Anaheim hits its stride, many probably wonder about other campaigns which appear to go-year-around and are nothing but repetitive fund drives by quasi-charitable organizations. We refer mostly to those drives proposing to raise funds to search for find and develop cures for hundreds of diseases. While this reporter can see nothing but good and logic to a United Fund composed of 14 local groups, he is sickened by the continual drive for funds by other groups where most of the money raised goes into the pockets of organizers-solicitors. Gazette Changes Phone Number, Office Expanding If you haven't noticed the Anaheim Gazette this week is sporting a new telephone number. It is PRospect 2-1800. The reason is simple—the Gazette office has expanded with the editorial staff and publisher moving to the second floor of the Masonic Lodge building. The offices formerly were occupied by Anaheim Elementary School District administrative staff. They moved into the old Broadway School. Nothing has really changed except the telephone number. The address and location of the Gazette offices are the same. Mayor Predicts Taller Apartment Units in Anaheim Professor's Ostriches Good Racers Back in 1896, when Anaheim was a village, Central Street was a dirt road its citizens were grape growers, life was every bit as interesting as it is today with its bustling activity rapid progress. The Gazette at that time as it does recorded interesting happenings and its citizens move about them with eager curiosity. One Professor Frantz, at time provided good reading material for the citizens of Anaheim and the Gazette prizes his activities from time to time. Reprinted here are excerpts taken from the Gazette files ranged in order and in their original quaint phrasing, providing an interesting short story of Anaheim's more colorful citizens of 1896. FEB. 21, 1896 Mayor Predicts Taller Apartment Units in Anaheim Speculation that Anaheim residents may some day see four and eight story apartment house buildings constructed here has been made by Mayor A. J. Schutte. The mayor during a discussion on another R-3 (multiple dwelling) case made the observation Tuesday night. PROTESTS HEARD He made the remarks in answers to protests by Andy Van Rassel, 1911 N. Loara St., who took issue with the request by Joseph D. Kopsoh Jr. for elimination of some conditions in the already granted change of zone to C.I.R-2 and R-3 on the east side of Euclid Ave., between La Palma and Crescent Aves. Van Rassel contended that, under the new proposal by the de- (Continued on Page 6) Anaheim... In Brief Man Bleds to Death in Plant Accident A young Fullerton man bled to death after an industrial plant explosion here Monday. Michael Norman Singer, 17, was working outside the rear door of Rowan Plastics, 919 Orangethorpe Park Way at 9 am, when the explosion reportedly occurred. His jugular vein was severed by flying debris and co-workers could not stop the blood flow. Scout Executive to Attend Confab Dale Miller, district executive from the Anaheim Area, will attend the Eleventh National Training Conference at the University of Michigan for the nation's Boy Scout professional leaders. Associate Justice Tom Clark of the United States Supreme Court will be featured speaker. Anaheim Couple Dies in Auto Crash An Anaheim couple and one of their granddaughters were killed over the weekend when their car slammed into an overhead bridge abutment on U.S. Highway 99 south of Sacramento. Dead were Mrs. Aita Loesar, the driver, and her husband Keith, of 1239 Raleigh St. and their granddaughter Paula Lazovich, 5. Dale Miller, district executive from the Anaheim Area, will attend the Eleventh National Training Conference at the University of Michigan for the nation's Boy Scout professional leaders. Associate Justice Tom Clark of the United States Supreme Court will be featured speaker. Anaheim Couple Dies in Auto Crash An Anaheim couple and one of their granddaughters were killed over the weekend when their car slammed into an overhead bridge abutment on U.S. Highway 99 south of Sacramento. Dead were Mrs. Aita Loeser, the driver, and her husband Keith, of 1239 Raleigh St. and their granddaughter Paula Lazovich, 5. Police Search for Masked Bandits Police today are searching for the bandits who took $296 from an Anaheim man's home. Fred Bale, 38, of 1506 E. Willow St. reported to police that the pair, a man and woman, apparently knew him and where he kept the money in his house. Bale owns the Parkway Tavern in Cypress. The holdup team was wearing stockings over their heads. New Juice Plant Opens in Anaheim The citrus industry in Orange County got a much needed shot in the arm last week with formal opening of the new million-dollar fresh orange juice plant built by Sunnyland Juice Corp. in Anaheim. Man Seeks Aid from Police-Hides Out It's not everyday local police have a resident charging into the station demanding a place in jail. But police last week reported a 18-year-old youth charged into the station, rushed behind the counter, into the booking cage and slammed the door behind him. He claimed a man was trying to kill him. Detectives investigated and said the man had suffered hullucinations for the past three days. Bill to Aid City Flood Control Areas More money for flood control project designed to protect Anaheim and other county cities appears likely to gain U.S. Senate approval. The project is the Carbon Canyon Dam on which construction has already begun. It is listed in the bill for $2 million. Masonic Lodge to Erect New Building A new Anaheim Masonic Lodge will be constructed on S. Main St. The present location is at 104 N. Emily St. Plans for the new project have been underway for nine years. Gazette-New T ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 11 THURSDAY, AU Professor's Striches Good Racers back in 1896, when Ananiel was a village, Center pet was a dirt road and citizens were grape growlife was every bit as insting as it is today with bustling activity and progress. The Gazette that time as it does now ordered interesting happenand its citizens read out them with eager curily. The Professor Frantz, at that provided good reading mal for the citizens of Ananiel and the Gazette printed activities from time to time. Printed here are excerpts from the Gazette files arried in order and in their ormal quaint phrasing, providing interesting short story of one anaheim's more colorful citity of 1896. FEB. 21, 1896 Special Meeting of Greek Theatre for Friday eighth and final of the "Under Stars" series in the Anaheim Park Theatre, sponsored by the Park and Recreation Department, be "Broadway on Parade — Local Highlights," tomorrow at 1 p.m. Evening will be colorfully presented, featuring outstanding county people such as Frank, Ray Quigley, Steve Jon, Dovie Gordon, Kathy Howard, Douglas Nedderman, Sorenson, Audrey Akin, Bertolete, with special presentation by Kenneth Akin. The settings will be by Cloyd Truley and lighting by Gary Enbarger. Jean Conn will accompany the group. Volunteers will be heard in selec- from Oklahoma," "My Fair," "Carousel," "Kis- "The Red Mill," "The Collate Soldier," "South Pa-" and "Naughty Marietta." He will be a special presenta- by I. Kenneth Akin, followed (Continued on Page 6) Bloodmobile Vists And Cross Bloodmobile will be tomorrow at the Ebell Club, N. Helena St., from 2 to 6:30 A spakeman for the local letter urged Anaheim donors to send and replenish the blood. HOW DEEP IS IT?—That's what this construction worker asks about this huge puddle at Buena Vista and Euclid in Anaheim. This situation will be corrected with the work now underway to resurface Euclid. City officials pointed out that the street will be lowered and Buena Vista, now only a temporary road to a new subdivision, will be brought up to standards. Meanwhile, Special Section Offered by East Anaheim Center Top back-to-school values are offered in a special section of the Anaheim Gazette today subscribed to by merchants in the East Anaheim Center. Nearly every store is represented in the big four-page section which should fill your every back-to-school need. Merchants participating are Le Nous Barber Shop, Mitchell's Bakery, Jan's Dress Shop, Jaxson's, Le King's Shoes, California Childrens Shops, Stan's Burger, Vogue Cleaners, Color Craft Store, Woolworth's and Thriftmart Market. Look for the section in today's Gazette on pages 2 through 5. First Wave of United Fund Drive Opens This Morning The first wave of Anaheim's United Fund drive will launched this morning with a breakfast meeting beginning at 6:30 a.m. in the YMCA. Walt Taylor and his 12 to will open the advanced gifts solicitation. Mayor A. J. Schutte and Clyde W. Cromer, Chamber Commerce president, in statements issued today are calling for the citizens of Anaheim to support this year's appeal. "Our community has one of the most successful United campaigns in the state last year," Schutte noted. "Our fund, covering the area of the Anaheim Union High School District, was the first community of United Fund in Orange County to go over the top." Chamber president Cromer in a letter to members states: "It was through the efforts of our Chamber of Commerce the United Fund came into being, having had its origin in the community Chest. We were convinced that one great teamwork should replace the 14 separate appeals that not only failed in making their respective goals, but took entirely too many hours individual effort and duplication of many cost items." FESTIVAL PLANS—"Musical Moments" will be the theme for the 1959 Anaheim Halloween Festival, it was decided recently at an executive committee meeting. Herb Perry (left and Bill Walker agree that the theme has unlimited possibilities. The parade will have five divisions, each one reflecting the main theme, "Musical Moments." The parade, will be held, as usual, on Halloween night, October 31. What's Happening TODAY, AUG. 27 Exxchange Club, Elks house, 12 noon. Ikettes, LaPalma Youth Center Restaurant, 7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge, Moose Hall m. Optimists Club, Optomist house, 7 p.m. Philomela Toastmistress Home, Savings, Loan Bldg. Y-Wives, YMCA, 9:30 a.m. FRIDAY AUG. 28 Lions Club, Elks Clubh 12:15 p.m. Ohio Club, Santiago Park 6:20 p.m. MONDAY, AUG. 31 Rotary Club, Elks Teen 12:10 p.m. Ohio Club, Santiago Park (Continued on Page 6) ZETTE THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1959—NO. 10 Review New Course tion' Controversy ‘Outline’ Ready for Trustees Anaheim High School District Trustees are expected Monday to take final action on the new, mixed-group “health and safety” course which initially is responsible for the current sex education controversy here. Supt. Paul Cook reported that the board Monday night residents are reminded of a recent notice carried in the city's newsletter entitled, "Mosquito (Slap) Time Again." The article warns that mosquitos breed in standing water. They suggest that residents can help by controlling excess sprinkling of lawns, allowing water to run in the gutters. Anyone see signs of gutters in this photo?—Gazette photo. United Fund is Morning United Fund drive will be breakfast meeting beginning at Taylor and his 12 teams' excitation. De W. Cromer, Chamber of Issued today are calling upon this year's appeal. Most successful United Fund hutte noted. The Anaheim Union High School United Fund in Orange County letter to members states: Our Chamber of Commerce that long had its origin in the Comat one great teamwork effort that not only failed in reach entirely too many hours of many cost items." Pre-Registration For Elementary Schools to Close Registration for pupils to the Anaheim Elementary school district will close tomorrow. The registrations are being held in each of the district's schools between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Parents of all pupils in grades kindergarten through six, and who did not attend elementary schools last year, are urged to see that their children are registered before the close of the day. Parents are required by state law to furnish proof of age for children who will be registered in kindergarten or first grade. Trustees Anaheim High School District Trustees are expected Monday to take final action on the new, mixed-group "health and safety" course which initially is responsible for the current sex education controversy here. Supt. Paul Cook reported that the board Monday night at 7:30 will act on the outline of the course scheduled to begin for the first time this semester. More than 3,000 boys and girls as a mixed group each will take the course for a semester. FIRST TIME The plans by the high school district offer such a course for the first time to a mixed group was brought to light recently by the Anaheim Gazette. Cook has denied that the course can be considered "sex education" despite sections of the proposed text book, "Modern Health," (Continued on Page 8) Home Bowling Alley No 'Fun' for Council Henry Blou; 214 N. Grand, Anaheim can build a private two-lane bowling a ley next to his home despite councilmen taking nearly 30 minutes to make up their minds on the matter. They were informed Tuesday night that special permission is needed for home bowling alleys since construction is not spelled out in the building code for residential zones. Plou said that he has been advised by a doctor that the exercise the new bowling alley will provide will help clear up his back aliment. Councilmen insisted that if the alleys are constructed, they should be enclosed and sound proofed. What's Happening TODAY, AUG. 27 Exxchange Club, Elks Clubhouse, 12 noon. Kettles, LaPalma Youth Center, p.m. Kiwanis Breakfast Club, Gourmet Restaurant, 7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge, Moose Hall, 8 p. Optimists Club, Optomist Clubhouse, 7 p.m. Phliomela Toastmistress Club, Time, Savings, Loan Bldg. Y-Wives, YMCA, 9:30 a.m. FRIDAY AUG. 28 Lions Club, Elks Clubhouse, 15 p.m. Ohio Club, Santiago Park, S.A., 10 p.m. MONDAY, AUG. 31 Rotary Club, Elks Temple, 10 p.m. Ohio Club, Santiago Park, S.A., (Continued on Page 6) ALL FOR THE CAUSE—Adolf Schoepe, doing a little clowning, hands Fred Krein a big mallet which he says Krein may need to use to emphasize his authority as general chairman of the Anaheim United Fund campaign for 1959-60. Schoepe acted as general chairman last year and pledged his support to Krein and his organization for the coming campaign which is set to raise a goal of $225,000. Last year, $200,300 was subscribed to support the work of 14 participating human service groups.