anaheim-gazette 1960-07-28

Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXIX, NO. 3 11 Coin Expert Says Some '60 Pennies Worth Around $8 A nation-wide scramble for certain 1960 pennies has begun following the news released by a Washington coin dealer that some of the 1960 pennies could be collectors' items worth as much as $8. Ben Douglas, a top treasury official with an undaunted reputation, indicated to the press that the irregular pennies were the "hottest item" in the coin-collection field. However, it was pointed out that pennies are "highly speculative" which would have effect on the going price. The sought-after coins must be in fresh mint condition and not worn through dirt. Millions of 1960 pennies were culation, coined with a flaw in the date. The pennies are valuable because in the "1960" under Abraham Lincoln's whiskers, the "60" is smaller than the "19". The Philadelphia mint turned out 2 million pennies with the irregular date and the Denver mint LUCKY BONUS! Nearly 10 Million Visitors Ride on Disneyland Trains The 10 millionth passenger on the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad at Disneyland is expected to pass through the turnstiles of the Main Street Station next Sunday. The event will be marked by a special program headed by Walt Disney. He and R. G. Rydin, executive vice-president of Santa Fe, Chicago, will make the lucky visitor an honorary vice-president of the SF and D. Disney will also present the 10 millionth rider with an elaborate OH scale model elec-train train layout by Revell. A third gift will be a "box car of TV THRILL "It Could Be Yield Trip Net Great Surprise" When members of the Society from the Lattice Saints Church of Anaheim the popular "It Could Be Television show, they many pleasant surprises. Highlight of this delightful gram was the happy reunion Mrs. R. E. MacArthur, of the heim group, with her sister Albert Isefeld, who was flown from Victoria, B.C., Canada the program sponsors. Other Anaheim members were recipients of "surpris-ages" were Mrs. Richard Hart, who received a g cash award Master Gary age 7, who got a pony, and J. Harold Smmith, most seven children, who reco pink washing machine. Nixon Fans Plan County Round-up The Nixon for President Clubs of Newport Beach, Corona del Mar and Costa Mesa are starting off combined activities with a gigantic Nixon Roundup on Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m., at Newport Dunes, east parking lot. A cold buffet supper, catered by Dick Richard, will be served for $2 per person. The Dunes will provide parking space for 50c per person. Hollywood stars and personalities to be introduced during the evening will be announced later and music will make up the program. Speaker of the evening will be Pat Hillings, former California congressman and chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Central Committee. He went recently to Russia with Vice-President Nixon and will give a report through the turnstiles of the Main Street Station next Sunday. The event will be marked by a special program headed by Walt Disney. He and R. G. Rydin, executive vice-president of Santa Fe, Chicago, will make the lucky visitor an honorary vice-president of the SF and D. Disney will also present the 10 millionth rider with an elaborate OH scale model elec-train layout by Revell. A third gift will be a "box car of money"—a toy model filled with 10,000 new pennies. Taking part in the ceremony will be William Stulla, the "Engineer Bill" of television. Disney's five-eighth scale rail system began operations with the opening of Disneyland in July 1955. Two trains carried one and one-half million passengers the first year. Additional trains and increased general Disneyland attendance have raised the total each year. Most recent addition to the SF and D system is the monorail. Y Awards Given Campaign Leaders Of Current Drive Glenn H. Lewis, president of the YMCA of North Orange County, presented the top leaders of the YMCA Building Campaign organization with special recognition for their leadership in the current drive for new "Y" facilities. Joe W. Johnson was presented with the silver "Service to Youth" plaque, the highest award the YMCA gives. Lewis said this was in recognition of Johnson's extensive service to the "Y" over many years prior to the current building campaign. As general campaign chairman, Johnson was recognized for his outstanding leadership. Testimonials of appreciation certificates were presented to Walter Knott, Whitney Drayton and Adolf Schoepe. The campaign leaders said they were still going to reach for the remainder of the campaign goal of $350,000. Workers still holding cards were urged to complete the Albert Isefd. who was flow from Victoria, B.C., Canada the program sponsors. Other Anaheim members were recipients of "surprise ages" were Mrs. Richard hart, who received a g cash award Master Gary age 7, who got a pony, an J. Harold Smmith, mot seven children, who rece pink washing machine. Anaheim Poundmaster H gleston has adopted a technique to capture anim gleston has acquired a tizer dart gun that projecti dart loaded with a nappi coction that puts the an sleep. After the immobil drug wears off, the animal ported good as new. The novel gun is consider of the outstanding scien vances for immobilizing, ca and retaining animals a City Pound acquired; the one to ease the problems department. The researchers at the city of Gorgia came up w device as a more humane treating animals. The gun is fired similar air pistol. The tranquilizing proj being used by zoos all o world for immobilizing lar mals, by African game w for capturing all size anim by large ranches for innoc cattle against various diseas Hollywood stars and personalities to be introduced during the evening will be announced later and music will make up the program. Speaker of the evening will be Pat Hillings, former California congressman and chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Central Committee. He went recently to Russia with Vice-President Nixon and will give a report of the trip and the U-2 incident. Sam Barnes of the Orange County Republican Central Committee and Walter Knott of Knott's Berry Farm will head the list of hosts assisting at the Dunes' buffet supper party. Ohio State Club Plans Potluck All ex-Ohio residents and friends are welcome to attend the once a month share-a-dish dinner sponsored by the Ohio Club of Orange County. The gay social will take place tonight at 6:30 at the Bowling Green Clubhouse, Valencia St. Members of the Santa Ana Senior Citizens Club, "The Golden Aires," will provide the entertainment. Come one, come all. Free coffee. Local Youth Injured By Power Mower A 13-year-old Anaheim youth lost two toes while cutting a lawn with a power mower, police reports stated. Mike Angel Gastelum, 1328 S. Palm Ave., is recovering today in Anaheim Memorial Hospital. $3 Million OK'd For School Loans In Orange County Eight Orange County school districts have been assured of construction loans totaling $3,-786,641.90, according to State Senator John A. Murdy Jr. Approval of the loans was made by the state allocations board for the construction of schools by districts which have exhausted their own bonding capacity and are unable to provide classrooms for their students, Sen. Murdy said. Costa Mesa School District received the highest loan, $1,471,-508.97. Anaheim High School District was awarded $344,399.18 and Anaheim Elementary (Magnolia) $9,-000. Murdy said financing was provided for 101 public school building projects throughout the state by the allocations board. A total of $18,700,000 in state school bond funds was approved as loans to 69 school districts throughout the state. Hughes Awarded Government Brief Hughes Aircraft in Fuel was awarded a government contract for more than $4,450 Rep. James B. Utt announces. The contract, awarded by U.S. Army Signal Supply in Philadelphia, is for service missiles for radar netting for "Operation Central." The Fullerton plant employs more than 6,000 people and weekly payroll of nearly $2 million. Postal Clerks Copy With Power Failure "Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night"—and night would have been the of a lot of people not rehearsal mail in Anaheim on day, were it not for the induction of the Postal Clerks work afternoon shift, according to master Marshall N. McFiee. After power failure had a shut-down of mail process side the building because of necessity and it became evident the delay could be a loss several of the clerks secure line lanterns from home or short time normal, or almost operations resumed ever, for about two hours necessary to send outgoing to the Santa Ana Post Office postmarking. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TV THRILL 'It Could Be You' Field Trip Nets Great Surprises When members of the Relief Society from the Latter Day Saints Church of Anaheim visited the popular "It Could Be You" television show, they received many pleasant surprises. Highlight of this delightful program was the happy reunion of Mrs. R. E. MacArthur, of the Anaheim group, with her sister, Mrs. Albert Isefid, who was flown here from Victoria, B.C., Canada, by the program sponsors. Other Anaheim members who were recipients of "surprise packages" were Mrs. Richard Engelart, who received a generous cash award Master Gary Ashy, age 7, who got a pony, and Mrs. Harold Smmith, mother of seven children, who received a sink washing machine. Poundmaster Uses New Techniques On Stray Animals Anaheim Poundmaster Bud Eggeston has adopted a modern technique to capture animals. Eggeston has acquired a tranquilizer dart gun that projects a tiny art loaded with a napping cone that puts the animal to sleep. After the immobilization drug wears off, the animal is reported good as new. The novel gun is considered one of the outstanding scientific advances for immobilizing, capturing and retaining animals and the city Pound acquired the use of one to ease the problems of the department. The researchers at the University of Gorgia came up with this device as a more humane way of treating animals. The gun is fired similar to an air pistol. The tranquilizing projector is being used by zoos all over the world for immobilizing large animals, by African game wardens or capturing all size animals and by large ranches for innoculating cattle against various diseases. Hughes Awarded Government Bid Hughes Aircraft in Fullerton PARRIS ISLAND, S.C.—Woman Marine Private Patricia R. Barnes (left) of Browns 8-A, proudly displays the Marine Corps emblem on her cap to Woman Marine Ruth E. Keener (right), of Platoon 9-A. Private Keener's platoon has not yet entered the privilege of donning the Marine Corps emblem to their uniforms. Both girls enter into the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Anaheim, approximately month apart. Private Barnes is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Pantano of Indiana, Anaheim, while Pvt. Keener is under the guardianship of Mr. and Mrs. Latino of 9683 Arthurdale, Belfont, Calif. United Fund Drive Sets $290,000 Goal for This Year’s Annual Campaign Marching arm in arm, appointed chairmen for the 1960-61 Anaheim-Western Communities United Fund Drive emerged this week from an early morning breakfast meeting to announce an ambitious $290,000 goal. In the first organizational meeting for this year's campaign there were heard exuberant soundings, based on the success of past campaigns. Last year the Fund brought in $238,000, well over the $225,000 goal. This year, with the inclusion of the Salvation Army, bringing the participating agencies to 15, the target sight was raised to meet the demand. United Fund Board President Joe Thompson said, "The cities were continually being confronted with the problem of agencies raising money in the communities, asking for a proclamation and a member of the city council to sit on their boards. Under the United Fund, any agency is welcome to apply for inclusion in a united effort." To Jay DeDapper, young Anaheim industrialist appointed general campaign chairman, this is the year for fast action and little fuss. "The purpose of the drive," he said, "is to carry out solicitation and not get lost in a mass of paper shuffling." Anaheim-Western Communities United Fund takes in more than 200,000 residents of Anaheim, Stanton, Cypress Alamitos, Rossmoor, Dana and the intervening area county. Contributors to the Fund will help to support Crippled Children's Society County, the American Cross, the Association of Christian Churches, Catholic Bureau, Campfire Girls Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts Nurses' Association, Unicef Organization, Orthopaital Children's Hospital Service Association of County, St. Ann's Maternal hospital, and the Salvation Army. UC Regents Okay Irvine Company Campus Acreage DRAWINGS COMPLETED General Foods Plans Multi-Million Dollar Building Program in Anah Hughes Awarded Government Bid Hughes Aircraft in Fullerton was awarded a government contract for more than $4,600,000,Sep. James B. Utt announced. The contract, awarded by the U.S. Army Signal Supply Agency Philadelphia, is for services and missiles for radar netting system "Operation Central." The Fullerton plant employs more than 6,000 people and has a weekly payroll of nearly $700,000. Postal Clerks Cope With Power Failure "Neither snow nor rain nor heat or gloom of night"—and gloom of night would have been the cause of a lot of people not receiving their mail in Anaheim on Thursday, were it not for the ingenuity of the Postal Clerks working the afternoon shift, according to Postmaster Marshall N. McFie. After power failure had caused shut-down of mall processing inside the building because of darkness and it became evident that the delay could be a long one, several of the clerks secured gasoline lanterns from home and in a short time normal, or almost normal, operations resumed. However, for about two hours it was necessary to send outgoing mail to the Santa Ana Post Office for postmarking. UC Regents Okay Irvine Company Campus Acreage Approval of the Irvine Company offer at 1000 acres of land for a future University campus was made by university regents who signed an agreement acknowledging acceptance of the offer. The contract also calls for the addition of a 660-acre area for faculty housing. The Irvine Company also agreed to aid in the development of 10,000 surrounding acres into a planned university city. The campus is located at the head of upper Newport Bay, near Corona del Mar. OC Advertising Club To Hold Annual Luau Final plans have been consumed for the annual luau of the Orange County Advertising Club, according to Mike York, corporation manager of advertising for Beckman Instruments, and newly-elected president of the advertising club. The luau will be held Saturdays, July 30, at the Royal Hawaiian Restaurant in Anaheim. Festivities start at 7:30 p.m. and food will be served from 8:30. All persons interested in advertising are welcome to attend. DRAWINGS COMPLETED General Foods Plans Multi-Million Dollar Building Program in Anaheim Working drawings have been completed for General Foods Corp. District Sales and Distribution Center, it was announced today. Ground-breaking is slated early in August after construction bids. Navy Awards Bid To Anaheim Firm The Navy has awarded a 28 million dollar contract for design and development work on the Polaris ballistic missile to the Northrup Corp. of Norwood, Mass., and Anaheim. Aides to Sen. John F. Kennedy (D) and Leverett Saltonstall (R) said part of the work will be done at Norwood and the balance at Anaheim. Anaheim Residents Earn High Honors Four Anaheim residents are among the 53 honor students at Chapman College for the spring semester, according to an announcement this week by Dr. George T. Tade, dean of the college. are determined. Completeness occupancy of the multi-dollar facility is expected January, 1961. The 150,000 sq. ft. food sales center was named by the architectural firm Stiles and Rooms. The 33-acre site heim, at the corner of and Katella Aves., received purchase by General Ford. It is expected that 7 pounds of groceries will be needed through this facility. Basic construction of buildings will be of tilt-up with laminated wood roof support. The principle will employ a curtain wall with exposed steel columns anodized sun-screen will grate with the glass curtains to protect employees excessive heat and glare. Interior design was for by the Clement's firm maximum flexibility than of a metal partitioning Lighting is fully integrated zone requirements. Pedestrian approach to its' parking area will be of a concrete walkway or aggregate which will be reflecting pool. The primary will feature a dramatic faced with Italian marble panels. STATE LIBRARY SACRAMENTO CALIF ZETTE To Your Favorite Carrier Boy YOUR BEST BUY 30¢ PER MONTH NIA TWELVE PAGES THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1960 Reclassification Zoning Paves Way For Super Market Deadline for Chest X-rays Last chance to get your free chest X-ray at the Broadway Store in Anaheim. Saturday, July 30, is the last day the portable chest X-ray unit sponsored by the Orange County Tuberculosis & Health Association will be at the Broadway, according to Kenneth M. Smith, M.D., chairman of the Case Finding Committee for the association. A new $1 million Hughes Super Market is scheduled for Anaheim. City Council members granted reclassification for neighborhood commercial zoning of 10.75 acres on a property site at 600 S. Stanton. The land is owned by Danny R. Marschall. Officials of the popular store chain have indicated that this will be their 11th market, but the first one in Orange County. Five acres will be set aside for use of the market and the remaining property will be designated for buildings to house other commercial stores. Anahei mawarded a contract of $17,970 for low bid to Ed Sampson. R. Barnes (left) of Platoon to Woman Marine Private platoon has not yet earned uniforms. Both girls enlisted Anaheim, approximately a Mrs. Carmen Pantano of 610 S. ship of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. (Marine Corps photo) 0,000 Campaign United Fund takes in the more than 200,000 residents living in Anaheim, Stanton, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Dairyland and the intervening areas of the county. Contributors to the United Fund will help to support: the Clippled Children's Society of Orange County, the American Red Cross, the Association of Christian Churches, Catholic Welfare Bureau, Campfire Girls, YMCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Visiting Nurses' Association, United Service Organization, Orthopedic Hospital, Children's Hospital, Family Service Association of Orange County, St. Ann's Maternity Hospital, and the Salvation Army. ETED ans Multi-Million program in Anaheim Last chance to get your free chest X-ray at the Broadway Store in Anaheim. Saturday, July 30, is the last day the portable chest X-ray unit sponsored by the Orange County Tuberculosis & Health Association will be at the Broadway, according to Kenneth M. Smith, M.D., chairman of the Case Finding Committee for the association. Free chest X-rays are being offered there daily, Monday through Saturday, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. The unit is located just inside the south entrance to the Broadway Store. Funds to provide the free chest X-rays are provided by the annual sale of Christmas Seals. W. Eyre Appointed To Highway Patrol William C. Eyre, 31 years, of 642 S. Roanne, Anaheim, has been appointed to the California Highway Patrol and has been assigned to the Patrol's Academy in Sacramento for 12 weeks of training. Terry Jones Named To GOP Leaders Keeping pace with the stepped-up political activity of the United States at large, the Orange County Republican Central Committee announced this week the appointment of Terry Jones, 32, as Executive Secretary of the county-wide organization. Central Committee Chairman C. Willard Key, of Fullerton, in making the announcement, stated, "Mr. Jones brings to our organization a wealth of experience in business and organizational administration. We are looking forward to a great future, and to an election in November that will be triumphant for the Republican Party, for the Nation, and for Orange County." The new executive secretary is Officials of the popular store chain have indicated that this will be their 11th market, but the first one in Orange County. Five acres will be set aside for use of the market and the remaining property will be designated for buildings to house other commercial stores. Anahei mawarded a contract of $17,970 for low bid to Ed Seymour Ca., to install traffic signals and safety lighting on Euclid Ave. at the intersection of Westmont and Crescent Ave. The Council canvassed ballots for official count on the Broadway-La Palma 336-acre annexation. The total number of ballots recorded, including absentee votes, was 250 affirmative and 230 negative. A part of the West Anaheim Annexation was approved. This same annexation was defeated in the election two years ago. It involves a parcel of land along Ball Rd., near the western part of the city. Anaheim Places First in County Tax Valuations Anaheim was reported in the lead in the list of assessed values of cities. County Controller Vic Heim reported that Anaheim's value is $137,659,970 for tax purposes, or about 13 million dollars more than Santa Ana's $124,750,760. Fullerton took third place with $89,290,090. Reports showed that the valuations were up about 10 per cent, the general average for the county. Gas Dealers Hold Trade Stamp Meet ETED ans Multi-Million program in Anaheim are determined. Completion and occupancy of the multi-million dollar facility is expected by January, 1961. The 150,000 sq. ft. wholesale food sales center was masterplaned by the architectural-engineering firm Stiles and Robert Clements. The 33-acre site in Anaheim, at the corner of Placentia and Katella Aves., recently was purchased by General Foods Corp. It is expected that 7 million pounds of groceries will be channeled through this facility each month. Basic construction of the buildings will be of tilt-up concrete with laminated wood beams for roof support. The principal facade will employ a curtain wall system with exposed steel columns. An anodized sun-screen will be integrated with the glass curtain wall panels to protect employees from excessive heat and glare. Interior design was formulated by the Clement's firm to give maximum flexibility through use of a metal partitioning system. Lighting is fully integrated to zone requirements. Pedestrian approach from visitors' parking area will be by way of a concrete walkway of exposed aggregate which will bridge the reflecting pool. The principal entry will feature a dramatic wall, faced with Italian marble pebble panels. Co-sponsoring the first Children’s Theatre venture in Orange County brought honors recently to the Junior Ebell Club of Anaheim and the Anaheim Park and Recreation Department. They were officially cited by the National Recreation Association for their unique and successful thespian introduction to the youngsters of Orange County. The Children’s Theatre Series won the coveted 1959 National Recreation Citation for outstanding service to recreation in local communities with its delightful presentation of four live children’s plays at the Anaheim High School Auditorium. "Special attention was directed toward the Theatre Series to encompass a varied and highly selective presentation adaptable to children's interests," related Lloyd Trapp, superintendent of recreation, and Miss Marjorie Matsushita, recreational supervisor, both from the City of Anaheim Park and Recreation Department. Featured in the diversified series were a drama class from a high school, a college drama group, a professional drama studio, and a municipally supported children's theatre group. Indicating unanimous approval were the more than 1,300 youngsters who viewed each of the four performances at the Anaheim High School Auditorium.