anaheim-gazette 1960-11-17

Construction Underway On Magnolia High School Construction of the new ultra-modern Magnolia High School is underway at Gilbert Ave. and Ball Rd., according to District Superintendent Paul Cook of the Anaheim Union High School District. The new school will accommodate seniors, juniors and sophomores and each class will have its own area. Three separate courtyards each will have eight classrooms along with an administrative office and cafeteria. The main unit will include a central kitchen, main administration building, gymnasium, library, faculty dining room and buildings for instruction in driving, business, homemaking, science, art, music and vocational arts. Present schedule calls for opening of the classroom facilities next September. Land Purchased For Expansion Of Beckman, Inc. Beckman Instruments, Inc., has purchased a 10-acre parcel of land adjacent to its 57-acre Fullerton headquarters plant for future expansion. Robert Erickson, executive vice-president, said the land was purchased from the Thomas Companies, Inc., and Howard D. Martin, Inc., both San Marino, Calif., firms. There are no immediate plans for expansion on the property, now an orange grove. The land is located on Fullerton Rd. im. Area Dairymen Elect Directors At Annual Meet Dairy members of District 9 of the American Dairy Association of California, comprising the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange, held their annual meeting at the Disneyland Hotel. Presiding was district president Marion Precie of Anaheim. Precie released the names of men elected as directors at the meeting. Elected to replace Sam Visser of Artesia, retired, was Maurice Weidman of Anaheim. Re-elected as directors were Case Hoogland of Norwalk and Precie. In other business, activity reports were presented by Precie and by American Dairy Association area supervisor Ben Borcoman of Orange and ADA state manager Gordon Reuhl, Modesto, who made the presentation, "Who Speaks for Milk?" The main unit will include a central kitchen, main administration building, gymnasium, library, faculty dining room and buildings for instruction in driving, business, homemaking, science, art, music and vocational arts. Present schedule calls for opening of the classroom facilities next September. Cost of the new plant will be about $2,070,100. 'Alamitos Opens 31-Day Season Los Alamitos Race Course opens its 31-day fall meeting today with such potent factors as a record stakes and purse schedule of $432,900, the nation's finest and fastest horses and the Southland's newest and most modern grandstand virtually assuring the most successful quarter horse racing season in the annals of the sport. Tract President Frank Vessels Sr. mirrored the optimism emanating from everyone at Los Alamitos when he said today that "the 31 days alone are certain to bring total attendance figures to an all-time record, and with nearly a 'stake-a-day' racing program I feel confident the daily figures will also reach a new high." Council Approves New Development Plans for a family-type "country club" on Western Ave. between Lincoln and Orange Aves. were revealed when the City Council granted a special use permit. Developer Victor Edmund Grover said ultimate plans call for a 10-acre development. Fullerton headquarters plant for future expansion. Robert Erickson, executive vice-president, said the land was purchased from the Thomas Companies, Inc., and Howard D. Martin, Inc., both San Marino, Calif., firms. There are no immediate plans for expansion on the property, now an orange grove. The land is located on Fullerton Rd. immediately south of the existing Beckman complex which includes corporate headquarters and three manufacturing divisions. Masked Robber Preys on Local Music Store Clark Donald Lattig, 15-year-old clerk of an Anaheim music store, was robbed by a masked gunman who then escaped in a car driven by his accomplice. The scarf-masked bandit got only $32 for his troubles. The young clerk said the gunman entered as he was counting the day's receipts prior to closing the Keyboard of Music store, 1024 W. Center St. The robber held a gun on the boy, grabbed the money and then fled with a warning, "Don't follow, or else." Lattig told police he ran out in time to see a car drive away with two men in it. $250 Taken in Hotel Robbery An Idaho salesman and his wife were robbed of $250 in their Disneyland Hotel quarters. Edward A. Roberts, 44, and his wife, Annabelle, 46, were Maurice Weidman of Anaheim. Re-elected as directors were Case Hoogland of Norwalk and Precie. In other business, activity reports were presented by Precie and by American Dairy Association area supervisor Ben Borcoman of Orange and ADA state manager Gordon Reuhl, Modesto, who made the presentation, "Who Speaks for Milk?" California Dairy Princess Dawn Loewen, Hanford, also spoke at the gathering. Collections Good In Tax Department Orange County Tax Collector Don Mozley said collections over the first 10 days have been good. His office has the job of collecting a record breaking $90,019,255 on the secured tax roll. Last year the figure was $77 million. The county's assessed valuation, sixth highest in the state, is $1,271,871,210. First installment tax payments become delinquent at 5 p.m. Dec. 12. Council Honors Anaheim Police The City Council paid special tribute to the Anaheim police department at its regular session last week. Lions Club representative Bill Aldridge presented Police Chief Mark Stephenson with a large plaque, commending the department for its fine work. It was pointed out that varied duties of the police officers include giving directions, speaking at PTA meetings, security checks, and gathering evidence to convict murderers. New Development Plans for a family-type "country club" on Western Ave. between Lincoln and Orange Aves. were revealed when the City Council granted a special use permit. Developer Victor Edmund Grover said ultimate plans call for a 10-acre development. The initial phase calls for a 10-acre development. The initial phase calls for a social clubhouse on a 2½-acre parcel. Included in the ultimate plans are a pitch-and-putt golf course, tennis courts, restaurant and social clubhouse. S250 Taken in Hotel Robbery An Idaho salesman and his wife were robbed of $250 in their Disneyland Hotel quarters. Edward A. Roberts, 44, and his wife, Annabelle, 46, were awakened about 1 a.m. by a prowler rifling their desk drawers. The suspect was reported to have shined a flashlight in their faces, brandishing a gun. The thief made a hasty exit with Roberts' wallet. Leading Homemaking Editors Tour Apartment Developments in Anaheim Editors from several of the nation's leading homemaking magazines recently visited The Commons apartment development at 425 Magnolia Ave. during a tour of outstanding Southland residential areas. The Commons was one of two new Orange County developments selected for the visiting eastern editors to see. Included among the 22 editors who visited The Commons were: Betty Bay, associate editor; Better Homes and Gardens; Sally Pepper Adams, equipment editor; Family Circle; Jane Cornish, director, appliance and home care; Good Housekeeping; Elizabeth Burris-Meyer; House and Garden; Nancy Craig, home service editor; House Beautiful; Carol Skolnick, home equipment editor, Redbook; and Glenna McGinnis, associate editor, Woman's Day. The tour was a part of a two-day Editors Conference on Western Living, sponsored by the Pacific Coast Gas Association. Southern Counties Gas Co. was a co-host for the group. The conference was designed to show the editors the latest trends in Western residential dwelling design. Ted E. Hudson, developer of The Commons, conducted the visitors around the 128-unit apartment project. Of special interest to the visitors was the fact that all exterior street and walkway lighting in the spacious Anaheim development is done by gas lights. DMV Suspends Drivers' Licenses Thirty-four West Orange County persons have had driver license privileges either revoked or suspended, according to the latest list released by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Licenses of the following Anaheim residents were suspended: Merle D. Boyles, 1361 Moonstone St.; Robert Earl Edwards, 932 N. Emily St.; James E. Hurlbet, 623 Gilbuck Dr.; John R. Hutson, 10072 S. Gilbert St.; Julia E. Kliker, 1713 Briarvale; Jeanie M. Krueger, 1812 Palais Rd. Church Office Broken Into The office of the First Baptist Church, 178 Chateau, Anaheim, was broken into over the weekend. Rev. Gerald Grotey reported that he found that the office had been forced into, but could not determine without an inventory if anything had been stolen. ANAHEIM GAZETT ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TWELVE PAGES A Dairymen Directors Annual Meet members of District 9 American Dairy Association, California, comprising counties of Los Angeles, and Orange, held their meeting at the Disneytel. Presiding was dispresident Marion Precle heim. released the names of ected as directors at the Elected to replace user of Artesia, retired, curice Weidman of Anae-elected as directors case Hoogland of Nord Precie. er business, activity represented by Precle American Dairy Associa supervisor Ben Borof Orange and ADA manager Gordon Reuhl, who made the presenWho Speaks for Milk? ANAHEIM YOUTH LEADERS—The members, officers and sponsors representing Anaheim High School in the Future Business Leaders of America Conference were: (back row) Mr. Dee Cox, sponsor; Norman Paddock, Arlene Anderson, Carrol Johns, Karen Doyle, reporter; Mr. Grimm, sponsor; (front) Sherri DeMott, secretary; Geraldine Jones, Rolly Ann Mauck. ANAHEIM YOUTH LEADERS—The members, officers and sponsors representing Anaheim High School in the Future Business Leaders of America Conference were: (back row) Mr. Dee Cox, sponsor; Norman Paddock, Arlene Anderson, Carrol Johns, Karen Doyle, reporter; Mr. Grimm, sponsor; (front) Sherri DeMott, secretary; Geraldine Jones, Polly Ann Mauck, president; and Jan Nelson. Orange County Democrats Set Victory Dance Orange County Democrats have scheduled a Victory Dance Saturday night at the Retail Clerks Union Auditorium, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park. Among the Democratic dignitaries who will form a reception line at the dance will be Lester VanTatenhove, chairman of the Orange County Democratic Central Committee; W. Earl Calhoun, chairman of the Orange County Council of Democratic Clubs, and Richard T. Hanna, 75th District Assemblyman, and their wives. Mrs. Dorothy Harvey, special events director for the Orange County United Democratic Campaign Organization, said tickets for the dance will cost $2.50 each and are on sale at Democratic Headquarters, 12351 Westminster Ave., Santa Ana, or will be available through all Club presidents and at the door. October Reflects Unemployment Up The Labor Department reported the number of unemployed reached 3.6 million in October, increasing 200,000 from the previous month and property owners Assn. Backs Plan For Local Better Business Bureau Young Robbers Turned Over to Youth Authority Superior Judge John Shea committed two young Anaheim cousins to the California Youth Authority and a third was placed on probation for participating in a string of school and church burglaries. Bert E. Wilerson, 18, and Leonard R. Wilerson, 19, were committed to CYA, while Virgil Wilkerson, 20, received probation for three years. Resident of the defendants was listed as 915 Fairview St., Anaheim. The culprits were caught inside Brookhurst Junior High School when a silent alarm tipped off police that a prowler was afoot. The youthful burglars had accumulated more than $5,000 from their various hauls over a period of weeks. Anaheim Couple Killed in Crash An all-out bid to establish an Orange County Better Business Bureau was made by the Orange County Property Owners Association. Fred Clatworthy, general manager of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, and Mrs. Dulcie DeMeo, committee chairman of the 2800-member homeowners association, discussed the benefits of a Better Business Bureau in a 5 p.m. broadcast over radio station KWIZ, according to Jeanine Paquette, producer of the show. The BBB plan has already been endorsed by the Associated Chambers and District Attorney Ken Williams and is being spurred by the homeowners' association. A previous attempt to establish such an organization failed because the bureau was under-financed. However, the recent population and development boom give it a far much greater chance for survival now and there is no doubt it is needed to protect the public. Councilman Brown Addresses Rotary Councilman James Harvey Brown from the central county district office. October Reflects Unemployment Up The Labor Department reported the number of unemployed reached 3.6 million in October, increasing 200,000 from the previous month and hitting the highest rate since the '58 recession. The new figures showed the number of unemployed as 5.7 in September to 6:4 in October. This was the highest rate since December '58 when the nation was recovering from an economic recession. Firm Awarded $194,848 Bid Pacific States Co. has been awarded low bid of $194,848.64 for purchase of cast iron water pipe and fittings by the Anaheim City Council. Service Station Robbed of $400 Cash and checks valued at approximately $400 were stolen from Major Service Station, 6501 Lincoln Ave., it was reported by sheriff's deputies. Land Owners Sued Anaheim Union High School District has filed suit against 12 owners of three parcels of land in Los Alamitos for a new high school site. Anaheim Couple Killed in Crash Richard Leroy Sjobert, 27, building inspector for the City of Anaheim, and his wife, Mary, 25, of 836 N. Zeyn, were killed Sunday when their small sports car collided with another vehicle at Olympic Blvd. and Santa Fe, on rain-soaked streets in Los Angeles. Mrs. Sjobert was a therapeutic nurse at Pacific Colony at Spadra. The couple had one daughter, 18-month-old Theresa. The driver of the other car was not seriously hurt. Council Approves 18-Acre Purchase For Park Project The City Council approved a contract to purchase 18 acres of land at Nutwood and Ball Rd. for future park development and $303,502 has been allocated for the project. The land will be purchased from Kelso Land Development Co. whic his putting a residential tract on adjacent acreage. Hanna Honored By Latin Group Assemblyman Richard T. Hanna, chairman of the California Assembly rules committee, was honored at a testimonial dinner sponsored by the "Latins for Hanna," organization. The event was held at the Harris Restaurant, with Governor Edmund G. Brown the honored guest. CALIFORNIA STATE To Your Favorite Carrier Boy YOUR BEST BUY 30¢ PER MONTH VELVE PAGES THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 1960 $290,000 Goal Close at Hand Last Call For Support Of United Fund Drive Telephone Co. Appoints Heth District Mgr. Pacific Telephone today announced that Howard R. Heth has been appointed its new district manager for North Orange County succeeding Roy T. En- Because they have faith in the people of Anaheim and a determination to reach the goal of $290,000 for this year's Anaheim-Western Communities United Fund, the members of the personnel committee set the dates from Nov. 18 to 22 for a clean-up campaign. Charles Pearson, a member of the committee, said the money is here, it is available from new citizens and new industries, and workers should not overlook these two sources. Jay DeDapper, general campaign chairman, said he has complete confidence that the major portion of the balance will be collected and pointed to the fact that the campaign is still in progress in outlining Pacific Telephone today announced that Howard R. Heth has been appointed its new district manager for North Orange County succeeding Roy T. EnHOWARD R. HETH Joe recently transferred to San Francisco. In his new position Heth will head business and customer relations operations of the company in Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Buena Park, Brea and Placentia exchanges. The district manager is a 30-year Bell System veteran. He has served the company in its general offices in Los Angeles and as a manager in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Since 1957 he has been division commercial supervisor at the headquarters office in Orange, handling commercial staff operations covering Orange, River-side and San Bernardino counties. He is a former president of the Beverly Hills Men's Club, active in Chamber of Commerce and other civic activities and enjoys golf. At present he resides in Santa Ana with his wife and claims his grandchildren as his chief hobby. He will assume his new duties at the committee, said the money is here, it is available from new citizens and new industries, and workers should not overlook these two sources. Jay DeDapper, general campaign chairman, said he has complete confidence that the major portion of the balance will be collected and pointed to the fact that the campaign is still in progress in outlying areas such as Dairyland, Cypress, Los Alamitos Air Station and Rossmoor. Members of the committee not already mentioned are: Fred Krein, Bob Dailey, Joe Thompson, Clyde Cromer, Adolf Schoepe, Walt Taylor Paul Cook and Chuck Allee, the executive director of the campaign. DeDapper stressed the good work which has been done in Dairyland and the work now in progress in Cypress under the leadership of Don Mackay and in Rossmoor which is directed by Shirley Maillen and Joan Randall. Joe Thompson, president of the Fund this year, said there will be more than 100 business institutions and industrial plants which will be eligible to receive the 100% bronze plaque awards for 100% employee participation in the United Fund this year. "Everything points to the fact that the goal will be reached," Thompson said. "All we need now is a little more effort to clean-up the areas which have been overlooked and give everyone a chance to participate in this worthy cause for the 15 agencies participating in the funds this year." Polio Clinic Schedule Set The National Foundation announced the following schedule of polio vaccination clinics in He is a former president of the Beverly Hills Men's Club, active in Chamber of Commerce and other civic activities and enjoys golf. At present he resides in Santa Ana with his wife and claims his grandchildren as his chief hobby. He will assume his new duties at the Anaheim district office, 200 N. Lemon St., this week, according to the announcement by R. W. Taylor, division manager. Polio Clinic Schedule Set The National Foundation announced the following schedule of polio vaccination clinics in Anaheim: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 to 8 pm., at the Katella-Palmwood Medical Center. Local YMCA Strongly Endorses Anaheim United Fund Campaign Generous support of the Anaheim-Western Communities United Fund Campaign will assure continued provision for unique essential YMCA youth services, according to William E. Fricker, Y president. In a recent Anaheim YMCA board action, directors strongly endorsed the current United Fund campaign. YMCA means youth, Fricker stated. The Anaheim YMCA "four front" club program begins with boys six, seven and eight years of age and their fathers in the Fathers and Sons Y Indian Guides dedicated to fostering companionship of father and son and with the motto "Pals Forever." The Anaheim YMCA includes a sizable girls' work program with a total of 36 junior Hi-Y clubs for girls 12 through 14 years of age and Tri Hi-Y clubs for high school girls. Resident camping at Y Camp Osceola high in the Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains last summer provided camping for 749 Anaheim area campers and volunteers. Almost a thousand boys and girls 7 through 11 years of age attended the six-day camp periods. In camping as in club work the YMCA pioneers. Present headquarters at 121 S. Citron St. include an assembly hall and clubrooms, offices, a kitchen and an outside athletic area. Property at the northeast corner of W. Broadway and Loara Sts. was recently acquired for development of more adequate facilities. Y services are provided the United Fund area extending west to Rossmoor. Policies are set by a board of 36 dedicated directors. The Anaheim YMCA recently received recognition for its group work activities and for its 1960 world service participation.