anaheim-gazette 1960-02-05

To Your Favorite Carrier Boy YOUR BEST BUY 30¢ PER MONTH VOL. LXXXVIII, NO. 84. Art Forms Progress Local Artist Finds Creative Work Is More Experimental Now "Art is more experimental today than ever before in the history of mankind," says Dennison Herring, Fullerton Junior college art instructor. Herring ought to know. He's in the position to speak with some authority on the current trend in art, since he is now achieving marked success with some new and imaginative concepts in art. Some of his fresh and original ceramic creations are presently being exhibited in two major art shows in Southern California, one at the Los Angeles County Museum and the other at the Pasadena Art Museum. "Art forms must progress," insists Herring. "After all, everything else changes. Why not art, too? I feel that as creative artists we must learn all we can from the past, but we should not stop there. We should work with new forms and new techniques." To this end he encourages ceramics students at Fullerton JC to experiment with clay and to try for interesting shapes, forms and textures. Although he encourages students in shaping pottery on the potter's wheel by the traditional "coiled pot" method, he insists they work at shaping the clay in "a more creative and exciting way." He gestured at a large ceramic piece of pottery as he spoke. It looked like a graceful piece of growing coral and defied being categorized either as pottery or sculpture. "There! That's the type of thing a new student should be creating today," he said. To this end he encourages ceramics students at Fullerton JC to experiment with clay and to try for interesting shapes, forms and textures. Although he encourages students in shaping pottery on the potter's wheel by the traditional "coiled pot" method, he insists they work at shaping the clay in "a more creative and exciting way." He gestured at a large ceramic piece of pottery as he spoke. It looked like a graceful piece of growing coral and defied being categorized either as pottery or sculpture. "There! That's the type of thing a new student should be creating today," he said. THE FULLERTON JC instructor added that he feels that the trend toward experimental art is possible because it is increasingly popular with the general public. He cited the growing demand for Swedish modern furniture, decorative Italian glassware, and the continuing emphasis on extremely modern architecture which is being encouraged in mass consumption magazines as evidence of this growing acceptance of experimental art. "Today people are learning to live comfortably with art forms that even 10 years ago they would have vigorously rejected in favor of traditional types," he said. The popularity of Herring's own personal brand of "experimental art" this year is paying some unexpected dividends. He had an unusual dry-arrangement container accepted and shown in the Crafts Related to Architecture Exhibit at the Pasadena Art Museum this fall, which set the ball rolling. Although the piece was marked "not for sale," a museum patron expressed such a desire to own it that the sale was finally arranged. Since that time, Herring has had more orders than he can find time to fill. Particularly popular are the stoneware "Tri-Bottle" and "Patio Candle Holder" which are included in the current California Design at Pasadena. This show continues until Feb. 21. Herring also has two stoneware pieces, a jar, and a 14-inch plate in the present "Craftsmanship" show which is open until Feb. 7, at the Los Angeles County Museum. Having work accepted for these shows is further evidence of Herring's competence as a modern ceramist, since about a third of the pieces entered are accepted for the shows. At Fullerton, Herring's duties include both day and evening instruction in ceramics. In day college he also instructs a craft class, a commercial art class, and a class called "Exploring Art." His evening classes meet on Monday and Wednesday. He is particularly proud of the new ceramics facilities at Fullerton. Housed in the new Art-Home Economics building, the ceramics area includes a 36-cubic foot kiln that fires to 2,400 degrees. Twelve variable speed electric potter's wheels and a special "damp closet" with a humidifier to keep clay in condition are among other features. SURPRISINGLY, HERRING'S interest in "experimental art" is a late-blooming interest in life. He had planned originally that commercial art would provide him with a niche in life. After attending public schools in South Pasadena, he studied commercial art at Pasadena City college and, with the aid of a Housed in the new Art-Home Economics building, the ceramics area includes a 36-cubic foot kiln that fires to 2,400 degrees. Twelve variable speed electric potter's wheels and a special "damp closet" with a humidifier to keep clay in condition are among other features. SURPRISINGLY, HERRING'S interest in "experimental art" is a late-blooming interest in life. He had planned originally that commercial art would provide him with a niche in life. After attending public schools in South Pasadena, he studied commercial art at Pasadena City college and, with the aid of a special scholarship, at the Los Angeles Art Center. His first job was with a large department store as a window display man. In order to break into a new art field, production illustration, he later took a position as a stock-clerk at Lockheed and attended special night classes in technical illustration at Art Center. Then, just before Pearl Harbor in 1941, he joined the new illustration department as a technical illustrator. After a hitch in the armed forces during World War II, he returned to the drawing boards of the aircraft company. Still not entirely satisfied, however, he and his wife then abruptly junked plans for an art career and moved north to Monterey where they hoped to build a motel. Over the next three years, Herring built a house with his own hands. However, finding the motel scheme less and less attractive, he soon turned to nearby San Jose State college to major in art. HE RECEIVED HIS B. A. and teaching credentials and took a teaching position with Whittler high school. It was there during the next six years that he found his deep interest in ceramics and began to work out his own ideas regarding them. It was during this period that he attended the University of Southern California and obtained his Master of Fine Arts degree. Then, this past fall, he moved to Fullerton JC's new facilities as instructor in ceramics and crafts. Despite his fast-growing reputation in ceramics and mosaics, Herring characteristically is reluctant to restrict his interests to just these areas. In past shows he has successfully submitted jewelry and other crafts and enjoys working in textiles and woods. “You can only say that I'm a specialist in the three dimensional arts, I guess,” he smiles. Yet the young college art instructor, meanwhile, has already established at Fullerton JC that he has one clear-cut specialty in art to offer his students—a fresh, creative approach to crafts and ceramics. NAHEIM GAZETE FOURTEEN PAGES ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Ambulance Control Law Slated For Adoption Within 30 Days Orange County Supervisor Claire Nelson revealed that a proposed county ambulance regulatory ordinance be ready for legislative action "within 30 days." Chamber Sets Bus System Talks Feb. 17 A comprehensive picture of the proposed inter-community bus operation for Anaheim will be given the chamber of commerce on Wednesday, Feb. 17. OFFICIALS of the Cross Town Bus Lines, who propose to operate the transit service here, will meet with members of the chamber's retail division in the chamber building at 8 a.m. Nelson said that ambulators will have to meet the requirements of the ordinance, acted, before they will be on the call lists of em agencies. The supervisor also pointed that under the proposed County will pay, at a rate, any uncollectable results from a call place law enforcement agency. He estimated the annual of the part subsidy would be $5,000. Nelson said the law will ambulance attendants to first aid certificate or the ent and to be at least 2 old. Nelson said the proposition has been reviewed by the police chiefs of Orange city's 23 cities. FJC's Herring Works on 'New Form' OFFICIALS of the Cross Town Bus Lines, who propose to operate the transit service here, will meet with members of the chamber's retail division in the chamber building at 8 a.m. The conference will include a 1-hour question and answer period. Also expected to attend is the full membership of Retail Coordinating council. All Anaheim merchants are invited to participate. Election Years Finds Orange County Voters Still In Republican Party Ranks Orange County is still a Republican stronghold (but not by the margin of old). County Registrar Lillian Angle said the most up-to-date registration figures show 11,432 voters in the Republican camp while 97,120 residents have identified themselves Democrats. That's slightly off the official records for the November 1958 general election when 112,944 Republicans were on the books as against 108,934 Democrats. Total registration now is 206,-4 including 148 prohibitionists and 7,124 who declined to take party affiliation. Prior to 1950 voter registration Orange County was predominantly Republican. All Orange County cities have meduled elections with the exception of Santa Ana on April 12. Closing registration date for these municipal ballots is Feb. 18. Orange County is one of five of the 58 counties in the state which holds a Republican Party registration advantage. Closing date for registration in June 7 primary election is 5 m., April 14. The general election will be held Nov. 18 and registration closes on Sept. 15. Ling-Altec’s New $600,000 Addition Put Into Operation, Now Employs 450 Ling-Altec Electronics, Inc. of Anaheim this week officially put their $600,000 addition into operation. The new facilities which include a 65,000 square foot manufacturing plant was built on the 13-acre corporation site at 1515 S. Manchester Ave. The total investment here now represents $2 million. Ling-Altec employs 450 persons and has a gross annual payroll of more than $2 million. Company officials said they expect sales of $75 million during 1960. Closing registration date for these municipal ballots is Feb. 18. Orange County is one of five in the 58 counties in the state which holds a Republican Party registration advantage. Closing date for registration in June 7 primary election is 5 p.m., April 14. The general election will be held Nov. 18 and registration closes on Sept. 15. Group Sets Singing Springtime Plans The Anaheim Choraleers opened their spring session Tuesday and have announced plans for a Spring concert and Easter Sunrise Services. Carey Gibbs, director of the choraleers, said weekly meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Anaheim High School music building. The public is invited to attend these rehearsals. Local Woman Hurt Jule E. McDaniel of 1962 W. Palma Ave. was injured Sunday when a car driven by her husband hit a tree on Newport Ave. in Costa Mesa. She was treated in a Newport Beach hospital for neck injuries. Swint Design Judge John Swint of Anaheim was one of six American Institute of Building Design members who judged a recent contest of architectural drafting and building trades students at Orange Coast College. Santa Fe Ship and Travel Santa Fe "All the Way" W. E. FENNELL, Agent—Santa Fe Station (Anaheim, Calif.) Phone PR ZETTE Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday COUNTY, CALIFORNIA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1960. Residents To Vote On Each Project In Big Bond Election Anaheim voters will get a chance to pick and choose among the eight projects in the city's proposed $12 million improvement program when it comes up for a vote April 12. Acting on a recommendation of the bonding attorneys, the City Council Tuesday night decided to enter each of the eight projects on the ballot as a separate issue. The exact amount of money needed for each project will be determined at next Tuesday's meeting when a resolution calling the election is expected to be adopted. The eight projects are electrical improvements, water system, police building, fire station, library, park sites, street improvements and storm drains. Shrine Clubs Install At Dinner Dance The Valencia and Gold Coast Shrine clubs held a joint installation and dinner dance at the Irvine Coast Country club Jan. 22, it was announced this week by Ross Dean, DVM, president of the Valencia club. Valencia officers installed were: President, Jake Nelson; vice president, Frank Nipper; secretary, Forrest Whitehouse and treasurer, Robert Chapman. More Rain Due Tonight; Homes Evacuated Monday Nelson said the law will require ambulance attendants to have a first aid certificate or the equivalent and to be at least 20 years old. Nelson said the proposed ordinance has been reviewed by all the police chiefs of Orange County's 23 cities. New Trial Set In Auto Suit A new trial has been granted an Anaheim woman against whom a jury last November awarded $5,-279.73 in damages. Superior Judge Raymond Thompson ordered the new trial because he said the evidence brought in the judgment trial against Mary B. Skinner of 903 S. Palm did not justify the verdict. Mrs. Skinner was sued for $75,-000 general damages by the father of a 4-year-old girl injured in a traffic collision with the Anaheim woman's auto in Sept., 1958. The new trial date will be set in the near future. Northrop Employees Get Hourly Pay Hike One cent hourly raises went into effect Monday for Northrop Corp. employees. The raise is based on a cost-of-living clause in wage contracts and reflects a .3 increase in the consumers' price index for the quarter ending Dec. 15. The pay boost effects 10,000 Northrop employes in Anaheim and at seven other Northrop facilities. More Rain Due Tonight; Homes Evacuated Monday A big rainstorm is predicted to move into Southern California late today following in the path of two days of cloudy weather and a heavy, but short-lived downpour. Monday's heavy rain forced the emergency evacuation of 20 homes at Mac and Katella Sts. Most of the evacuated families were taken to the homes of relatives and friends, but one family of five was housed overnight in the Garden Grove Boys' Club. Sandbagging was necessary in other flooded neighborhoods, but damage was not reported to be heavy. Monday's storm brought 1.52 inches of rain to Anaheim, bringing the season's total to 5.98 inches as compared to but 2.72 for this time in 1959. 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