anaheim-gazette 1959-10-01

Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXVIII ANAHEIM, New R-3 Law 'Taking Its Toll' The city's new ordinance aimed at upgrading apartment house building here is definitely having its effect. Proof of this were two major R-3 requests which councilmen delayed again Tuesday night. One reclassification request came from Keystone Savings and Loan Association. It seeks change of zone from R-A to R-3 on the east side of Citron St. between Vermont and South. Councilmen delayed final action on the new tract after property owners protested it would increase the traffic flow in the area. Mayor A. J. Schutte said before he could act on the matter he needed more information on the location of a new street in the tract. Although councilmen did grant Leo B. and Emily M. McGavren a change of zone to R-3 on the north side of La Palma, between Baxter and Acacia Streets, they delayed final approval of the subdivision map for the new apartment houses. Dudley Frank, subdivider, complained that the new apartment house zoning ordinance will cut out at least five lots from the proposed development. He said this does not make the development economically feasible. Councilmen put off final approval until the subdividers can rework their map to conform with the new ordinance. In other zoning matters councilmen approved change of zone to R-3 for new apartment houses north of Juno and west of Loara at the end of Arden Pl. Little Notes by Bill McCance (Editor) A BOMB FOR THE CALLER—With the school season only three weeks old, Anaheim High School was the second campus in this area to receive a "bomb threat." This prank has been perpetrated too often here. A sense of humor is one thing, but common sense shows that the mind of one making such a threat here is not only sick, but idiotic. Several newspapers on the subject pleaded for information that will help authorities detect the ominous caller. Such information instantly relayed to police or the Sheriff's office will be of help. Proper punishment for a bomb caller is difficult to ascertain. But it wouldn't be a bad idea if the person responsible could be on the end of one of these hoax calls without knowing the call was only a prank. RECALL TO WHERE—One interesting thing about California voters is that they never are satisfied even though they are responsible for putting a man in office. Anaheim has yet to be racked No Fireplace or Barbecue 'Burns' Homeowners The Lincoln Park Homeowner's Association chalked up another victory here this week. This time their prey was Ralph Herrera who asked councilmen for the second time Tuesday night to approve his request to move a house from Long Beach to 2017 Embassy. The homeowners, led by Mrs. James Chavos, permitted councilmen to open hearing on the matter again. Mrs. Chavos then presented a petition of 348 names protesting the move. Councilmen had delayed the matter last week after asking for a survey to determine if the house to be moved here is the same size and quality as others in the area. Councilmen were told that the average house in the area is 1,400 sq. ft. Herrera's dwelling is 1,268 sq. ft. Councilmen said they had no other choice than to deny the request after receiving the petition. President of the homeowners, Richard Tevlin, protested the fact that Herrera's house did not have built-in bookcases, a fireplace and barbecue. "I live in one of the cheaper houses in the tract and I feel that a home not having these definitely depreciates the value of other homes in the area," Tevlin declared. RECALL TO WHERE—One interesting thing about California voters is that they never are satisfied even though they are responsible for putting a man in office. Anaheim has yet to be racked (Continued on Page 6-A) President of the homeowners, Richard Tevlin, protested the fact that Herrera's house did not have built-in bookcases, a fireplace and barbecue. "I live in one of the cheaper houses in the tract and I feel that a home not having these definitely depreciates the value of other homes in the area," Tevlin declared. PLANS ARE COMPLETED — Mary Thompson (left) signs the letters to be sent to business firms, asking for participation in the window display or interior decoration test. Marie Wilke, Chamber of Commerce secretary, assists Mrs. Thompson with m ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 11 GREAT BOOKS—Richard Villalabos (left) and Leroy Ater display a book hit to be used during the Great Books discussion program which begins Monday at 8 p.m. in Anaheim YMCA. Villalabos is program leader. Residents can register in the course by calling the YMCA at KE 5-2165 or Villalabos at PR 4-6818. Okay Laws Adoption of a new law for the city of Anaheim That is announced en to councilmn at their meeting Tuesday night. Adoption of a new zoning nance by July 1, 1960 is ex to bring to an end The dra cussion by councilmen o standards which will replace many feel have long been equated and unable to meet needs of Anaheim's current boom. The annual report also p a 130,000 population in th by 1965. It currently pu city's population at 94,000. The report says that t amount of work has been re research and statistics for developing the new com sive plan. Officials said GREAT BOOKS—Richard Villalabos (left) and Leroy Ater display a book hit to be used during the Great Books discussion program which begins Monday at 8 p.m. in Anaheim YMCA. Villalabos is program leader. Residents can register in the course by calling the YMCA at KE 5-2165 or Villalabos at PR 4-6818. City Business Firms Can Enter Halloween Festival Mary Thompson, chairman of the business firms window and interior decorations contest for Anaheim’s annual Halloween Festival, sent out invitations to many business houses this week, asking for participation in the event. “We want all business houses in Anaheim to feel they are invited take part in this festival const,” she raid. “It is a city-wide contest and every store that enters the contest will gain by the excitement and atmosphere created,” she added. Mrs. Thompson went on to explain that there are two categories: one for the window displays and another for interior decoration. “We sincerely hope this will be a city-wide affair,” Mrs. Thompson said as she prepared and called the entry blanks. For businesses which may not have received an entry blank a copy of the blank is printed elsewhere in The Gazette. Merchants are urged to clip the entry blank and mail it back to the Chamber of Commerce office not later than October 21. Ferguson Takes Dath Here Today Judge Warren J. Ferguson will take oath of office this morning, judge of the municipal court of the Anaheim-Fullerton District. Ceremonies at 9 a.m. will be held in division 2. Anaheim... In Brief Commission Satisfied With New Law The City Planning Commission today for the most part seems satisfied with a new R-3 zoning ordinance adopted last week by city councilmen as an interim measure. Planners seemed to approve most of the new ordinance at a special session here Monday. Anaheim Man Found Dead in Auto Police have ruled as suicide the death of Winston L. Downs, 41, 1846 W. Broadway, Anaheim. He was discovered by police at 9752 Katella, Garden Grove. The former Garden Grove building inspector had lain in his car all night after attaching a hose to his car exhaust. Resident Killed by Running into Pole Traffic was responsible for the death of an Anaheim man here this past weekend. Dead was John R. Feehery, 28, of 911 W. Blude Jay Ln., Anaheim. He was fatally injured after the car in which he was riding hurtled from the street and hit a utility pole on West t. near Disneyland Hotel. Anaheim Men Escape Drowning Two Anaheim men narrowly escaped drowning when their car went off the road in Santa Ana into a construction ditch 20 feet deep. The occupants had to claw their way out from submerged windows. Both Le Roy Anderson, 18, of 1181 Lotus St. and Richard Andrew Walligar, 17, of 854 N. Resh St. sustained minor injuries. Ministers to Report on Sex Education Here Anaheim Ministerial tion will receive a first-port on sex education in heim High School Distr fast in the Gourmet Re it meets Wednesday fo rDistrict Supt. Paul scheduled to discuss the sue which took up mucl sion prior to the beginni fall term here this year. Bill Poierier, spokesman ministers, said the as scheduled the discussion the large amount of com sex education here t month. Rev. Earl Kernahan Methodist Church past take over as president Wednesday session. Others elected to the b Arthur Stevenson, assist lister of the First Pre Church, and Poierier, YMCA general secretary Anaheim Men Escape Drowning Two Anaheim men narrowly escaped drowning when their car went off the road in Santa Ana into a construction ditch 20 feet deep. The occupants had to claw their way out from submerged windows. Both Le Roy Anderson, 18, of 1181 Lotus St. and Richard Andrew Walligar, 17, of 854 N. Resh St. sustained minor injuries. Services Held for Well-Known Druggist Funeral services for Alfred "Al" Heying, well known druggist, were held Tuesday. He came to Anaheim in 1902. Mass was celebrated in S. Boniface Church. Police Still Seek Store Robbers Police were still seeking three gunmen who pistol-whipped an Anaheim druggist. Bary LuGene Lind, 1737 S. Garden Dr., was manhandled by the three in his West Anaheim pharmacy. He reported loss of $311 in cash and $100 in checks. School Bus Plans Draws Parents' Ire School transportation changes have put a host of parents sending their children to Brookhurst Junior High School into a turmoil. At least 20 parents have protested to the Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees as to why boundary lines for bus transportation to the school were changed. Supt. Paul Cook, speaking for the board, said parents must realize that the area is not the only one affected by the new mile and one half walking radius put into operation this year. Students living within this radius now must walk to school. Board's Bus Decision Still Stands Anaheim Elementary School District Trustees' order of continuing to bus sixth grade Barton students from that school to Patrick Henry to alleviate double sessions still stands today. Parents from Clara Barton have protested the board's decision. Teenager Held For Manslaughter A 16-year-old boy has been booked on charge of manslaughter by Anaheim police. He was accused of being responsible for the death of Norman Lawrence, 31, of Santa Ana, who died in a traffic accident on the Santa Ana Freeway. ZETTE THURSDAY OCTOBER 1, 1959—NO. 15 16 PAGES Okay of New Zoning Laws Near for City Adoption of a new zoning ordinance plus completion of a comprehensive general plan for the city of Anaheim is predicted here by the end of this fiscal year. That is announcement contained in the City Planning Commission's annual report, given to councilmen at their regular meeting Tuesday night. Adoption of a new zoning ordinance by July 1, 1960, is expected to bring to an end the drawn-out discussion by councilmen on new standards which will replace ones many feel have long been anticipated and unable to meet the needs of Anaheim's current building boom. The annual report also predicts 130,000 population in the city by 1965. It currently puts the city's population at 94,000. The report says that a vast amount of work has been done in research and statistics for use in developing the new comprehensive plan. Officials said it ap- EDITORIAL Republican’s Top Leader Visits Here for Unity; But Partv Still In ‘Split’ Keynote of the visit by Sen. Thruston Morton, chairman of the Republican National Committee to party banquet in Anaheim Sunday, was “unity.” But in Visits Here for Unity; But Partv Still In ‘Split’ Keynote of the visit by Sen. Thruston Morton, chairman of the Republican National Committee to party banquet in Anaheim Sunday, was “unity.” But investigation by the Anaheim Gazette shows that at the moment the Republicans apparently continue their split by not taking former Gov. Goodwin Knight, the party’s titular head, into their confidence. As head of the Republican party of California former Gov. Knight is entitled to consideration in selection of candidates. SHOULD BE CONSULTED He should be consulted. If the pleas of Edward S. Shattuck and other top Republican leaders are to be observed, then as former governor, Knight should be in on party councils. But this has not been the case. And the Republicans who handed Knight what has been termed one of the “rawest deals in California’s Republican party history,” at the last general election, continue to ignore the former governor. When Alonzo Bell, Los Angeles County Central Committee chairman, telephoned Knight recently, he told Knight, “I am shocked that you would endorse Abbott Bernav when the Los Angeles Central Committee endorsed Chester Wolfrum for the post of assemblyman.” (Wolfrum is a candidate in a special election Oct. 20 in the 56th Assembly District.) Knight told Bell: “Everyone doesn’t know what you are doing. This is the first time you have called me in nine months. I have never had one official communication from you in that time. I have never seen Wolfrum and never heard of him before. I saw no reason not to endorse Bernay. He was a friend who always endorsed me.” NO ASSUMPTION Bell then chided Knight by commenting, “We assumed that you knew who we endorsed.” Knight said: “When Knowland decided to run for governor you told me that it was a good thing to have more than one candidate in the race. Has that changed now?” Sen. Morton along with other Republican leaders are seeking “unity”. But at the moment by looking at the chain of events surrounding California’s former governor they have no one to blame but themselves for disunity. Rev. Earl Kernaham, First Methodist Church pastor, will take over as president at the Wednesday session. Others elected to the board are Arthur Stevenson, assistant minister of the First Presbyterian Church, and Poirier, Anaheim YMCA general secretary. Knight said: "When Knowland decided to run for governor you told me that it was a good thing to have more than one candidate in the race. Has that changed now?" Sen. Morton along with other Republican leaders are seeking "unity". But at the moment by looking at the chain of events surrounding California's former governor they have no one to blame but themselves for disunity. WHITE CANE DAY—This is only horseplay, but three local Lions Club members bring attention to White Cane Days scheduled here next week. Being pulled in with the white cane is Councilman Rex Coons, also a Lions member. Heading the drive here is Jay De Dapper and Dr. Cyril Smith.—Gazette photo.