anaheim-gazette 1959-10-08

Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXVIII ANAHEIM City High School City Hosts 7,000 Elks, Families at Convention More than 7,000 took up their stand yesterday as the 45th annual session of the Elk state convention started here. Host Lodge is Anaheim No. 13,45 for the state conference which will run until Saturday. Little ... Notes by Bill McCance (Editor) DELINQUENTS OR JUST ANGRY MEN—Activities of teenagers here this past weekend Extending a greeting to the state Elks was O. L. Chandler, exalted ruler of the local lodge. "Anaheim Lodge and the city of Anaheim join me in extending to you and your ladies a warm and sincere welcome to the 45th annual convention of the California State Elks Association. Proud "I am extremely proud of the confidence you have shown our lodge by electing us to host this important event. No stone has been left unturned in preparing Fall Schedule At Playgrounds Opens in City After school playgrounds at different elementary schools open as the Anaheim Recreation Department sets its fall and w Little Notes by Bill McCance (Editor) DELINQUENTS OR JUST ANGRY MEN—Activities of teenagers here this past weekend make us wonder whether we are fostering a generation of "angry men." Yet, the Anaheim policeman who suffered a beating at the hands of a mob of teenagers at a dance here probably isn't too much concerned about the philosophy of the whole question. All he knows is he took a beating Friday night at an Anaheim High School dance. Besides his bruises and cuts he is missing his 32 caliber Beretta, stolen in the fight. Everyone today expects teenagers to be rude and belligerent. In the incident Friday night the teenagers involved followed suit. It is true a teenager's main aim is his attempt to break away from authority as he approaches adulthood. But this does not involve utter defiance of law and order. While this incident was taking place in Anaheim this writer wit(Continued on Page 4A) "Anaheim Lodge and the city of Anaheim join me in extending to you and your ladies a warm and sincere welcome to the 45th annual convention of the California State Elks Association. Proud "I am extremely proud of the confidence you have shown our lodge by electing us to host this important event. No stone has been left unturned in preparing for your visit; no pains have been spared in our insistence that you be royally housed and entertained. "It is our hope that when the final session of this convention has been adjourned and you are on your way to your respective homes, that you will be able to recapitulate your experiences in Anaheim with distinct pleasure and satisfaction." Honorary grand chairman of (Continued on Page 4A) Concert Series Begins Oct. 20 Anaheim Community Concert Association opens its season in Anaheim High School Auditorium Oct. 20. First artist to be presented is Jorge Bolet. Velma Knigge, association secretary reminded, that seating has been sold out and that members are asked to be present early. Other events planned are George London, Nov. 5; Michael Rabin, Dec. 12; Alarie and Simoneau, January 26; Festival Company of Norway, Feb. 18. Anaheim ... In Brief Three Jailed in Policeman's Beating Three youths have been taken into custody for their part, in attacking a lone Anaheim police officer outside a high school dance here last weekend. Victim of the brutal attack was Police Officer John Caldwell, 35. 'Girl' Robber Faces Hearing Here Three Jailed in Policeman's Beating Three youths have been taken into custody for their part, in attacking a lone Anaheim police officer outside a high school dance here last weekend. Victim of the brutal attack was Police Officer John Caldwell, 35. 'Girl' Robber Faces Hearing Here Margaret Elizabeth Cordoza, 20, was scheduled to appear yesterday in Anaheim Municipal Court for preliminary hearing on a robbery charge. Miss Cordoza of 925 Chevy Chase, Anaheim, was arrested last week on suspicion of assisting in an armed robbery of a cash-and-carry dairy in Fullerton. He Reached When He Wasn't Looking Police are looking for a thief who stepped into a neighborhood grocery store here, purchased a pack of chewing gum and then removed $91 from a clerk's purse. The theft occurred at 1034 Pott St. Boy Released After Scrape With Auto A three-year-old Anaheim boy has been released from Anaheim Memorial Hospital for minor injuries he sustained when he apparently ran into the side of car driven west on Center St. The youngster is Brian Marvin of 230 Susanne St. Driver of the auto was Lanae S. Corbett of Buena Park. Police Seek Sex Offender in City Police have been alerted here to watch for a "coverallclad man with chin whiskers" who last week was reported as a child molester in two instances. Anaheim police disclosed at least two sex offenses were reported against elementary school girls in different areas of the city. Local Gridders Face Tough Weekend Two tough contests face local high school gridders this week. With a short week, Western High School opens the 1959 Sunset League race tonight against Santa Ana. Anaheim Colonists take on La Habra's Highlanders tomorrow night. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 11 School Studies Television ks, on al session of the Elks for the state conference Schedule Playgrounds ens in City r school playgrounds at 19 ent elementary schools are as the Anaheim Recreation ment sets its fall and win- Schedule of Playgrounds Open in City For school playgrounds at 19th elementary schools are the Anaheim Recreation Department sets its fall and winter program into full swing. These playgrounds will offer school activities between 3 p.m. to all elementary programs this year's program will include crafts, parties, special table games, drama and others. New addition to this season's rule is the weekend program. Playgrounds will be open on days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All crafts programs and will be featured on areas of the Saturday lists. Teams In the sports department, playground will feature a long athletic team which will lead to other schools to compete in football, basketball, soccer and baseball. Other special tests for the boys include the all pentathlon and the all-track meet. Playgrounds will be staffed at least two Recreation (Continued on Page 4A) Registration for Self Lessons Set in City Department Limited number of registrations are now available for local schools interested in beginning lessons to be sponsored by Anaheim Park and Recreation Department. Women's instruction for a six course will begin on Oct. with lessons slated for each day from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lincoln Driving Range on John Ave. Equipment for aspiring masters" will be furnished during the lessons for a registration of $4. Lessons for the male population ANAHEIM RESIDENT WELCOMES BRASS—Brig. Gen. Elmer L. Littell, commanding general of U.S. Army Signal Supply Agency, Philadelphia, Pa., signs security logos Hughes Aircraft Company during recent plant visit to review U.S. Army programs work. Receptionist Barbara Denish, 2109 W. Elm Ave., Anaheim, holds badge which ititors must wear while at Hughes-Fullerton to comply with security regulations. Look on (center) is Col. B. R. Painter, commanding officer of U.S. Army Signal Supply Agency at Pasadena, who accompanied the general on his tour. NEW PLUMBING CODE Council Makes Garbage Disposals Mandatory The day of the garbage man in Anaheim is apparently on the wane. City council Tuesday adopted a new plumbing code which includes a provision that all new dwelling in the future here shall contain garbage disposals. Councilmen at first appeared a little hesitant to adopt a new plumbing code have put in the garbage disposal provision. Councilmen were informed that the cost for installation of a disposal to the builder is low. It was estimated to cost around $50 per dwelling. Wallace contended that the disposals will provide for better sanitation in the city and intimated that they have become an intricate part of the American home. Councilman Glenn Fry, a builder himself, indicated that he is against passing on any more costs to builders. “It’s getting so we face nothing increase of disposals here the but controls,” he said. Fry also pointed out that with sewage system could become overworked. New Electrical Instruments Ready For Orange County Industrial Shootlighted at daily stage shows to be presented during the first annual Orange County Industrial Exposition next week will be some of the newest electric musical instruments in the world. And, incidentally, behind the instruments will be some of the Southland's top television musicians. The show will be headed by "Speedy" West, Capitol recording artist and headliner for 10 years on the "Hometown Jamboree" TV show with Cliffe Stone. West and his "Hometown Jamboree" gang will be featured in stage shows nightly during the five days of the big industrial "fair," opening next Wednesday at the Orange County grounds. The five-piece band play “everything from hoo- to "Stardust" and anything between.” according to Matinee shows will be preset at the industrial expositio Saturday and Sunday. SHORT AND LONG—Vici Larrain, center, hostess for the Orange County Industrial Exposition, holds a medium-sized spring like the ones the Comerford Mfg. Co. of Anaheim will produce in its booth at the Orange County industrial "fair" while Ted Baragia (left) company president, and Phil Belec, sales manager, hold two ends of one of the longest "springs" ever produced by the company. Miss Larrain is taking a tour of county plants which figurativley can be duplicated by visiting the industrial show at the fairgrounds where industry from throughout the county will be represented in more than 100 displays. ZETTE 89 Years of Devotion to All That Is Good in Anaheim THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1959 NO. 16 10 PAGES vision for District School Committee Plans Inspection of Other ETV Educational television for the Anaheim Union High School District appears very possible today. District trustees are expected tonight at their regular meeting to make final arrangements for a special ETV district commission to inspect the new television program which went into operation in the elementary district here this fall. Supt. Paul Cook said that a commission of 16 teachers and administrators has been established and has held its first meeting for purpose of investigating the use of educational television in the district. Know How "On this committee are several people who have had actual television experience, along with a number of other people who have had production and writing experience," Cook explained. POLIO CLINIC HERE SATURDAY On Saturday, October 10, there will be a Polio Clinic held at Lin-Brook Hardware, 2144 West Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, (200 yards east of Brookhurst on Lincoln). The clinic is another in the series being sponsored by the Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce. Polio shots will be given from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at a cost of $1 each. The clinic will be manned Know How "On this committee are several people who have had actual television experience, along with a number of other people who have had production and writing experience," Cook explained. He explained that the Anaheim City School District has extended an invitation to the committee and board of trustees to visit the elementary television studio. He said arrangements have been made for the board to make one or more visits. Operation of ETV here in the elementary district this fall has been considered unique. 2,000 Participate More than 2,000 students currently are getting television instruction in Spanish, science, social studies and math. The television program here is used to supplement classroom training. No teachers are replaced and the television is only a small part of the day's program. It is now being transmitted from administrative offices of the elementary school. Bid Awarded for Broadway Project R. J. Noble has been awarded the bid for improvement of Broadway from Kenmore to Dale. Contract price is $10,189.80. Other bids awarded by councilmen here were for furnishing of liquid chlorine for $6.50 per hundred weight to be used by the Orange County joint outfall sewer here. On Saturday, October 10, there will be a Polio Clinic held at Lin-Brook Hardware, 2144 West Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, (200 yards east of Brookhurst on Lincoln). The clinic is another in the series being sponsored by the Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce. Polio shots will be given from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at a cost of $1 each. The clinic will be manned by five doctors and eight nurses of the community who are giving of their free time to ensure the immunity of Orange County residents to this dread disease. Building Permit Cost to Increase Here 37 Per Cent Cost of building permits here are scheduled to increase an average of 37½ per cent. That's a main provision of a new uniform building code adopted by city councilmen Tuesday night. City Manager Keith Murdoch told councilmen that the new code will erase present deficit the building department is now experiencing. He explained that cost of inspection for new structures here and other costs of servicing builders has increased nearly 10 per cent. He estimated if the new code was not adopted the building department could experience a $55,000 deficit this year. With adoption of the code, and the year nearly one third over, the whole amount will not be realized. Murdoch said that it has been the policy of other cities in adopting a new uniform building code to use it for raising extra revenue. Councilman Rex Coons, who said he voted against first reading of the new ordinance, changed his mind. "Since virtually all the building materials used for construction here come from outside the INDUSTRIAL SHOW STAR—"Speedy" West of the "Hometown Jamboree" television show will headline entertainment at the Orange County Industrial Exposition opening next Wednesday at the county fairgrounds. The famed guitarist is shown above with his electric steel guitar manufactured by Federal Instrument Company of Fullerton, one of Orange County's many diversified industries. Gray-Y Program Begins Saturday The aturday morning YMCA Gra-Y program for boys in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade will officially get underway at 9 a.m. Saturday morning at the Anaheim YMCA, 121 S. Citron St. Upper elementary-aged boys from all sections of Anaheim are expected to participate in the club training, sports, crafts, and educational trips during the program period from 9 a.m. on each Saturday, according to Dog Latimer, associate boy's secretary. This Saturday members will be divided into teams following the opening assembly. Registration information is available at the YMCA by calling KE 6-3185 or at the first Gra-Y meeting Saturday. The Gra-Y program for boys 9-11 years of age is an activity of the United Fund related Anaheim YMCA.