anaheim-gazette 1960-09-15

'DOLLARS FOR DEMOCRATS' Orange County Democratic Fund Drive Will Get Underway Today Orange County's "Dollars for Democrats" drive is scheduled this weekend with more than 1,500 volunteer precinct workers ringing doorbells to gain financial support for the party. Art Egbert will head the drive in the Anaheim area, according to Lester Van Tatenhove, chairman of the Orange County Democratic Central Committee. Mrs. Dorothy Harvey of Santa Ana and David Cadwell of Anaheim are co-chairmen of the county drive. Van Tatenhove said the drive gives every Democrat a chance to participate in the campaign. "We know there are many who cannot take an active part in the campaign, but would like to help out. This is their chance," he said. The Orange County drive will be launched today when Sen. Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota arrives by plane at 5 p.m. at Orange County Airport. The Senator, who placed Adlai Electronic Device For TV Talk-Back Awaits Test Trial Dr. Robert Carrigan of Garden Grove has developed an electronics device which would permit TV classroom pupils of Anaheim to talk back to their teachers by remote control. The State Department of Education presented a request to the Anaheim City School District Board of Education for permission to test the device. The classroom TV instruction system in Anaheim schools offers the very best in teaching techniques and instruction demonstrations. Nixon to Address CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL board of supervisors of C board declaring Sept. 18 the unifying of team work Waldschmidt, 7-year-old tor of the Los Angeles C Water Issue Will Be Discussed by Noted Authority Frank Brody, one of the state's top water authorities, will be principal speaker at a general membership dinner meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County, Sept. 29. The dinner meeting, to be open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Beckman Instruments, Inc., Building, 2500 Fullerton Rd., Fullerton. State Senator John A. Murdy, who arranged for Brody's appearance, strongly urges the public to attend. "This meeting," he said, "will deal with the most important issue facing the people of California today. Those attending will learn the real facts on water from a recognized authority in Ralph Brody, who has had long experience in water problems and is the governor's advisor and counsel on water matters." The meeting has been arranged by Associated Chambers' program committee, headed by Novel James, who was assisted by Senator Murdy, Assemblymen Bruce Anaheim City School District Board of Education for permission to test the device. The classroom TV instruction system in Anaheim schools offers the very best in teaching techniques and instruction demonstrations. Nixon to Address Newspaper Forum Vice-President Richard M. Nixon will make a major foreign policy speech in Los Angeles Oct. 14, before the first annual World Newspaper Forum, sponsored by the California Newspaper Publishers Association as a kick-off to National Newspaper Week Oct. 15-22. Democratic Presidential nominee, Senator John F. Kennedy (Mass.) also has been invited to deliver a major address to the estimated 1000 publishers, editors and civic leaders from throughout the world. Forum Chairman Bert Stolpe, past president of the National Newspaper Promotion Association, stated the purpose of the World Newspaper Forum is: To provide an annual sounding board for opinions, observations, ideas of basic importance to the peoples of the world during National Newspaper Week; To point up actions to watch for in the year ahead and the immediate future; To provide information for deliberation and thought that will be of help to the general citizenry; To provide a common platform of expression for men of good yill throughout the world; To demonstrate to the world that free expression ond a free press are synonymous. California Governor Edmund G. (Pat) Brown will welcome the speakers, publishers, editors and civic leaders to the conclave. Other governmental officials will also speak briefly. today. Those attending will learn the real facts on water from a recognized authority in Ralph Brody, who has had long experience in water problems and is the governor's advisor and counsel on water matters." The meeting has been arranged by Associated Chambers' program committee, headed by Novel James, who was assisted by Senator Murdy, Assemblymen Bruce Sumner and Richard Hanna, R. D. (Pat) Elliott and Cecil Marks. Reservations may be made until Sept. 27 by writing or telephoning the Associated Chambers of Commerce office, 2184 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, JEfferson 4-2665. 67 Courses Offered At Evening Session Sixty-seven courses will be offered this fall by the Chapman Evening College. All of the courses carry college credit, either graduate or undergraduate. OC People Hurt in Freeway Auto Crash Three Orange County residents were injured in a three-car accident on the Santa Ana Freeway. Among the victims were James R. Jackson of Garden Grove and Myrtle Bowers, 59, of 501 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Anaheim. The third victim was Worth Bernard, 56, of Santa Ana, publisher of the Orange County Industrial News, who suffered five broken ribs and head injuries after he was thrown from his car. $30,000 Air Space Master Plan Ready for Unveiling Next Monday Supervisor William Phillips has announced that the $30,000 Airport master plan for Orange County will be unveiled in a formal presentation at Santa Ana College's Phillips Hall, next Monday at 7:30 p.m. in a final report. The project has been under study by a joint venture team of analysts from Lockheed Air Terrain, Quentin Engineers and William Perreira. Invitations to the event have been mailed to city officials and civic leaders. Supervisor Phillips, major sponsor of the airport study, announced that the college hall was being used due to the heavy interest in the report. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TWELVIE PAGES KILDLREN'S HOSPITAL WEEK PROCLAIMED—Cye Featherly, chairman of the board of supervisors of Orange County, shows a copy of the proclamation passed by the ward declaring Sept. 18 to 24 Children's Hospital of Orange County Week, which marks unifying of team work for the fund drive. Others in the picture are: nurse LaVida Aldschmidt, 7-year-old Donna Serrano and Dr. Merl J. Carson, former medical director of the Los Angeles Children's Hospital for 7½ years. Anaheim Killed I Voters Have Or Today to Register Registration for the New general election closes at night tonight, Orange Co. Clerk Lynn Wallace reminds you must re-register if didn't vote in the last election; if you changed name; if you want to party affiliations; if you moved since last registerer. Information on where toister may be obtained by phoning the registrar of vat KI 7-3311. Even though 5 p.m. is closing time for vote sign at most county offices, registrars will be on hand many locations up until night tonight. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WEEK PROCLAIMED—Cye Featherly, chairman of the board of supervisors of Orange County, shows a copy of the proclamation passed by the ward declaring Sept. 18 to 24 Children's Hospital of Orange County Week, which marks unifying of team work for the fund drive. Others in the picture are: nurse LaVida Waldschmidt, 7-year-old Donna Serrano and Dr. Merl J. Carson, former medical director of the Los Angeles Children's Hospital for 7½ years. EMPLOY PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED! Annual Kickoff Luncheon Scheduled for Associated Chambers of Commerce Red Cross Needs More Volunteers in Anaheim Area The Anaheim Chapter of the Red Cross has issued a call for volunteer assistance. Specially needed are Gray ties, canteen, staff aides and motionists, and volunteers for nursing and blood programs. Volunteers are urged to visit Chapter house at 418 N. West Pier phone PR 4-3782. College Will Host Foreign Students Santa Ana College foreign students will be guests of Santa Anaarians at a dinner and dance Friday, Sept. 23, in the SAC Student Center, first event in a series to acquaint the international visitors with their friends in Orange County. Vic leaders will join Rotations and college aides in the welcoming cross needs more volunteers in Anaheim Area. Final arrangements have been made for the Annual Kickoff Luncheon in recognition of National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week sponsored by the industrial and business development committee of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County, Adolph Shope, committee chairman, stated today. Invitations have been mailed to 850 industrial and civic leaders throughout Orange County for the event to be held at the Anaheim Bowl on Sept. 29. Guest speaker will be Justin Johnson, executive with Hughes Aircraft Company, Culver City. His topic will be "Effective Utilization of Manpower." Master of ceremonies for the event will be Charles A. Pearson, former mayor of Anaheim and president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County. Pearson, prominent in Orange County business and civic affairs for many years, is a director of the Metropolitan Water District, a member of the board of directors of the Orange County Water District, director of the California League of Cities, and a member of the board of trustees of Occidental College. He is owner for the Anaheim Truck and Transfer Company. The Orange County Committee for the Employment of the Physically Handicapped has been under the leadership for the pastKeys to City'Confab Open to Anaheim Ladies The Keys to Our City Convention, sponsored by American Association of University Women, and open to all women of Anaheim, highlights Saturday activities at the Disneyland Hotel. The convention offers keys of opportunity to community life. Reservations for the event are open to all Anaheim women. The program will include many interesting discussion panels and a luncheon. For further information call Mrs. Richard Hanna at PR 4-8315. Jr. Tennis Champs In LA Tournament Pamela Davis, of Anaheim, captain of the national champion Southern California Junior Girls tennis team, leads a strong contingent from Orange County into action today as play starts in the 34th annual Pacific Southwest International Tennis championships. The matches will be played at the Los Angeles Tennis Club in Hollywood from Sept. 15 through Sept. 25. Pioneer Residents Passes Away at Katherine Sarah Parker neer resident of Orange County passed away at her home S. Mansfield Ave. in Los Angeles following a lengthy illness. She was 87 at the time she death, having been born in heim on March 1, 1873. The ker family, which had coAnaheim in 1870 from MI owned the Modjeska ranchMadame Modjeska had fher ill-fated Polish Colony lived there until 1875, when moved to Orange, and thLos Angeles in 1894. The Parker home in was the famous octagon-house northeast of Orange. Katherine Parker was secretary of the 1919 L.A. Grand Jury, the first worthe United States to serve capacity. She was a life reof the Ebell Club of L.A., ber of the PEO Sisterhoodter AD, and of the DAR. Publishers Plan Panel Discussion Orange County publisher hear a panel discussion Sept. 16, on the State Sen apportionment issue, which appear on the November beProposition 15. State Senator John A.Jr. will moderate the in discussion. The publishers will hold monthly meeting in the Santa Ana College foreign students will be guests of Santa Ana varians at a dinner and dance Friday, Sept. 23, in the SAC Student Center, first event in a series to acquaint the international visitors with their friends in Orange County. Vic leaders will join Rotations and college aides in the welcome to the foreign students. There are about 25 of these students on the Don campus, some of whom are in need of housing in American homes, often working in their room cost in yardwork, sewerwork, baby-sitting, etc. School Shop Needs Anaheim Union High School District purchased $48,273 worth shop equipment for three new or high schools. Firms were awarded to 15 firms equipment for Trident, Dale Walker junior high schools. Post Office Employee Gets $50 Cash Award Superior Accomplishmentards have been approved for postal employees in California. National Operations Director Anne Scoggins of the Post Office Department announced today. An award for sustained above-average performance of assigned duties included Emery A. Bosza, Anaheim Post Office, $50. Easter Seal Society Slates Fall Meeting Civic and industrial leaders have been invited to attend the 10th annual meeting of the Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Redhill Tennis Club, Tustin. State Senator John A. Murdy Jr. will be the featured speaker. He will discuss the work and plans of the society, which is the Easter Seal agency. Cries For Help Save Boy's Life The body of a ten-year-old boy submerged in three feet of water was sighted Saturday, Sept. 3, from a Newport Beach pier by James J. Reagan, 1511 E. Birch St., Anaheim. Screaming frantically for help, Reagan finally caught the attention of bathers and lifeguards who came to the aid of young Wayne Donald Rorick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rorick, 714 S. Rest St., Anaheim. Lifeguard Bob Cravage pulled Wayne out of the water and, with the help of four more lifeguards and a resuscitator unit, restored Wayne to breathing. He was removed to Hoag Memorial Hospital and returned to his home on Tuesday of last week. Neither Reagan nor the Roricks knew each other' names, or that they both lived in Anaheim. Reagan traced the boy through the lifeguard at the beacon and was able to learn of the boy's recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Rorick subsequently learned the name of the man whose cries for help saved their boy's life. Orange County Welfare clips predict that the old apical care bill just passed but gress will have far-reaching effects on Orange County borough. County Welfare Director Douglas foresees the progress of a doubled case load on aid in the county under the local aid to aged law, and costs in administration, which will result in increased taxes in Orange County. CALIFORNIA STATE RARY ZETTE To Your Favorite Carrier Boy YOUR BEST BUY 30¢ PER MONTH Anaheim Pilot, 2 Passengers Killed In Tragic Plane Crash Piper CubHits High Voltage Lines In Attempting to Land at Airport Voters Have Only Today to Register Registration for the Nov. 8 general election closes at midnight tonight, Orange County Clerk Lynn Wallace reminded. You must re-register if you didn't vote in the last general election; if you changed your name; if you want to switch party affiliations; if you have moved since last registering. Information on where to register may be obtained by telephoning the registrar of voters at KI 7-3311. Even though 5 p.m. is the closing time for vote sign-ups at most county offices, deputy registrars will be on hand at many locations up until midnight tonight. $50-A-PLATE GOP Dinner Set Tonight Leading Republicans from Orange County and the state will be on hand for the $50-a-plate fund raising dinner at the Balboa Bay Club tonight. Honored speaker will be Rep. Walter Judd (R-Minn.). The guest list includes Republican National Committeeman Joseph Martin Jr., San Francisco: Floyd Junior Ross, 33-year-old Anaheim pilot, and two passengers were killed Monday when their light 3-seat Piper plane hit a utility pole and plowed to the ground near Fullerton Municipal Airport. Witnessing the tragic crash was the pilot's wife who was watching from the nearby airport. Ross, of 8961 Syracuse Ave., Anaheim, and his two passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Ebersole of Westminster, were pronounced dead on arrival at Fullerton Community Hospital. Ross was a flight engineer for United Airlines. Witnesses to the tragic event reported that the sky turned into an inferno by the ball of fire from Information on where to register may be obtained by telephoning the registrar of voters at KI 7-3311. Even though 5 p.m. is the closing time for vote sign-ups at most county offices, deputy registrars will be on hand at many locations up until midnight tonight. Fioneer Resident Passes Away at 87 Katherine Sarah Parker, planner resident of Orange County, passed away at her home at 302 Mansfield Ave. in Los Angeles, allowing a lengthy illness. She was 87 at the time of her death, having been born in Anaheim on March 1, 1873. The Parker family, which had come to Anaheim in 1870 from Missouri, owned the Modjeska ranch where Ladame Modjeska had founded her ill-fated Polish Colony. They lived there until 1875, when they moved to Orange, and then to Los Angeles in 1894. The Parker home in Orange was the famous octagon-shaped house northeast of Orange. Katherine Parker was recording secretary of the 1919 L.A. County Grand Jury, the first woman in the United States to serve in that capacity. She was a life member of the Ebell Club of L.A., a member of the PEO Sisterhood, chapter AD, and of the DAR. Publishers Plan Panel Discussion Orange County publishers will hear a panel discussion Friday, Sept. 16, on the State Senate repositionment issue, which will appear on the November ballot as proposition 15. State Senator John A. Murdy Jr. will moderate the informal discussion. The publishers will hold their monthly meeting in the Palm Leading Republicans from Orange County and the state will be on hand for the $50-a-plate fund raising dinner at the Balboa Bay Club tonight. Honored speaker will be Rep. Walter Judd (R-Minn.). The guest list includes Republican National Committeeman Joseph Martin Jr., San Francisco; GOP State Chairman John Krehbiel of Los Angeles and Vice-Chairman Caspar Weinberger, San Francisco. The Orange County representation will include Mrs. Robert Hitt of Orange, California's National Committeewoman; Congressman James B. Utt, State Senator John Murdy Jr., Assemblyman Bruce Sumner and James Whetmore, Republican candidate for Assemblyman from the 75th district. Guest of honor will be Mrs. Hannah Nixon, mother of Vice-President Richard Nixon. OC Dedicates Week To Hospital Drive Stressing the importance of having a children's hospital, the board of supervisors issued a proclamation, declaring Sept. 18 to Children's Hospital of Orange County Week throughout Orange County. Proclamation by the supervisors kicked-off a week of united effort on the part of volunteer workers throughout the county to move closer to the $800,000 goal for the $2 million hospital. Campaign chairman Richard W. Taylor said that the hospital would be specialised for taking care of the county's children from birth to 16. "Children's Hospital," he said, "will complement and not compete with other hospitals in this area. All patients will receive the best of care with no racial, religious or economic barriers." Influenza Shots Set Ross, of 8961 Syracuse Ave., Anaheim, and his two passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Ebersole of Westminster, were pronounced dead on arrival at Fullerton Community Hospital. Ross was a flight engineer for United Airlines. Witnesses to the tragic event reported that the sky turned into an inferno by the ball of fire from the exploding power lines. Police said the plane came in too low for a landing and hit high tension lines at N. Gilbert Ave, near Artesia Ave. The plane apparently did not experience engine trouble prior to the crash. Reports indicated that Ross was giving a demonstration ride to the couple who were believed to be purchasing the Piper Tri-Pacer from Ross. Ross leaves his widow and two children, age 2 and 6. Ebersole was an independent garage owner. He and his wife had no children. Armchair Journey To South America A travelog by John and Jean Ebersole entitled "Seething South America" will open the eighth continuous season of the Orange County Travel Forum at the Santa Ana Public Library in Friday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. The armchair journey will visit Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, Trinidad, Brazil, Argentina and Guatemala. More Families Enjoy Own Swimming Pools A backyard swimming pool can be an excellent investment for the average homeowner, according to an executive of a major company that provides installment financing for hundreds of pools each year. Naturally the cost of the pool must bear a reasonable relationship to the value of the property. Orange County publishers will hear a panel discussion Friday, Sept. 16, on the State Senate re-pportionment issue, which will appear on the November ballot as proposition 15. State Senator John A. Murdy will moderate the informal discussion. The publishers will hold their monthly meeting in the Palm Safe, 1010 E. Orangethorpe Ave., naheim, at 7:30 p.m. Baha’i Group to Hear Else Horden "The Earth Is My Home" will be the topic under discussion by Miss Else Horden, nurse international, on Sunday, Sept. 18. This state has been designated as World Peace Day by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States. Influenza Shots Set For Centralia Staff First influenza immunizations for teachers and classified personnel in Centralia School district are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 20, at Walter Knott School. Board members have authorized the flu shots be given gratis, hoping to stem the illnesses which disrupted the educational program of the district last year when a wave of influenza swept through the school system. Old Age Medical Care Bill Will Be Added Cost to OC Taxpayers Orange County Welfare officials predict that the old age medical care bill just passed by Congress will have far-reaching effects on Orange County budgets. County Welfare Director Tom Douglas foreseees the probability of a doubled case load of aged old in the county under the medical aid to aged law, and added costs in administration, all of which will result in increased taxes in Orange County for relief or assistance. Douglas firmly believes that the county welfare department will eventually stand the burden of administering the bill. He estimated that the current list of those eligible for medical care, now numbering 6300, will double by reaching many persons who are not now eligible for old age security, but will qualify under the medical care bill. Paul Gregory will present Miss Agnes Moorehead in "The Fabulous Redhead" and Christopher Fry's witty comedy, "A Phoenix Too Frequent" in a twin-bill opening of the Santa Ana College Artist and Drama Series on Wednesday, Sept. 28, in Phillips Hall at 8 p.m. The talented star of stage and screen has delighted audiences throughout the country in the Paul Gregory productions, first with "Don Juan in Hell" and now with "That Fabulous Redhead."