anaheim-gazette 1960-12-08

Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXIX, NO. 27 11 United Fund Short of Goal United Fund officials this week are taking a hard look at $60,000 which is now needed to bring the goal to its $290,000 mark. The final deadline for the drive this year has been set at December 15, which is an extension of nearly two months from the first closing date first planned for the drive. The $290,000 goal is the largest ever attempted in Anaheim and represents the asking of 15 participating agencies. These are all worthy service groups and their work is felt and needed in the Anaheim area. The group includes the American Red Cross, the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Salvation Army, as well as other worthy agencies. Last week the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce officials pledged the leaders of that organization to assist in raising the final $60,000. The Chamber of Commerce officials gave the United Fund their complete cooperation and it is expected that the results of this endorsement will have a big effect on... Scouts and Salvation Army, as well as other worthy agencies. Last week the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce officials pledged the leaders of that organization to assist in raising the final $60,000. The Chamber of Commerce officials gave the United Fund their complete cooperation and it is expected that the results of this endorsement will have a big effect on the success of the drive. Barney Jordan, vice chairman of the United Fund, said, "The success of this drive is vital to the community." He added, "I urge everyone who has not as yet given this year, give his fair share to help us keep our record of reaching our goal." Art Gray, attorney, in charge of the professional groups, said he felt that more effort could well be spent with the professional men to make them aware of the present situation. Gray said he believed that the fact that this department is short of last year's giving is due to not having workers, to call on the various offices. "We need workers who will volunteer to present the United Fund appeal to nearly all departments," he added. With the Chamber of Commerce and United Fund leaders giving their attention to the fund these next two weeks, it seems certain that the final $60,000 will be raised and the 15 participating agencies will not have to cut back on the minimum programs which have been planned for the Anaheim area this next year. C. ARNHOLT SMITH U.S. Bank Chairman Man of Year C. Arnholt Smith, board chairman of United States National Bank, will be Mr. San Diego for 1961, according to an announcement made by the Grant Club which makes the annual award presentation and selection. Smith will receive the award at a banquet in San Diego in mid-December. The organization which makes the award is composed of a bipartisan cross-section of persons in professional, business, political, industrial, labor and civic activity. Smith's selection was made on the basis of his contributions to various fields over the years. Annual Newspaper Hall Of Fame Dinner Slated Three pioneer journalists will be added to the honor roll of California’s Newspaper Hall of Fame on Dec. 9 when the annual state-wide banquet is held at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco, under auspices of the California Annual Newspaper Hall Of Fame Dinner Slated Three pioneer journalists will be added to the honor roll of California’s Newspaper Hall of Fame on Dec. 9 when the annual state-wide banquet is held at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco, under auspices of the California Press Association. Justus F. Craemer, co-publisher of the San Rafael Independent, is president of the sponsoring organization. Carroll Parcher, well-known historian, publisher of the Glendale News Press, and former president of the California Newspaper Publishers Association, will be the featured speaker. Presentations will be made under the direction of Joseph R. Knowland, veteran publisher of the Oakland Tribune, and chairman of the contest judges representing 12 newspapers papers throughout the state. Lowell E. Jessen, formerly of Anaheim, now of the Turlock Daily Journal, and chairman of the Hall of Fame project, will preside. He has been assisted with dinner arrangements by Philip N. McCombs, general manager of Allen's Press Clipping Bureau, and treasurer of the project committee. Ten pioneer journalists have been honored since 1957 when the Hall of Fame was launched following a suggestion made by John H. McCoy, director of the USC School of Journalism. They include M. H. and Charles deYoung, founders of the San Francisco Chronicle; William S. Green, publisher of the Colusa Sun; Samuel Brannan, editor of the California Star; John Nugent, San Francisco Herald; and James King of William, Walter Colton, and Robert Baylor Semple, of the era prior to 1860. Sacramento is represented by James McClatchy of the Bee and Lauren Upson of the Union. Judges for this year’s contest include the following representing the California Press Association: Homer W. Wood, Porterville Recorder; James L. McLain, San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune; Everett M. Remsburg, Vista Press; J. Hart Clinton, San Mateo Times. Representing the California Newspaper Publishers Association: Ford Chatters, Lindsay Gazette; Wilbur Mackey, Fallbrook Enterprise; Evert Person, Santa Rosa Press-Democrat; John B. Long, general manager. New Meet Date Those interested in a child care program for the Orange County area are advised that the meeting date has been changed to Jan. 12, 1961. John Weber, state supervisor of Child Car Center, will be here at that time and will address the meeting in the Katella Ave. School, Katella and West St. in Anaheim. School Personnel Meet on Mondays Directors of school finance and operations in County will hold their meeting Monday evening 12, at 6:30 p.m., it will be nounced by Herb Bass, city chairman from C District. The dinner meeting will be held at the Chungking 327 E. Center St., A will have as guest speaker Reverend Earl Kernahaister of the First M Church of Anaheim. Reverahan will have a Ch message for all those attending. All directors, supervisors other school personnel invited to attend the meeting at Anaheim. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA School Bonds Go On Sale January 11th Bert A. Betts, treasurer of the State of California, today announced plans to offer for sale at public bid $95,000,000 worth of state school building aid bonds on January 11, 1961. He stated that the credit of California is excellent and that the net interest cost at which the bonds will be sold should not be affected by the recent passage of a $1,750,000,000 water bond issue. The first of these water bonds will not be sold until 1963 or later. In addition, Betts said the bonds will be sold over a period of approximately 20 years, "which will certainly not disrupt the bond market." The sale of the $95,000,000 School Building Aid bonds on January 11th is a continuation of Betts' policy of selling state bonds in varying amounts and at times when the bonds can be most readily absorbed. Be Prepared To Stay Alive Nineteen years ago on December 7, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought war to America and shocked all Americans with its disclosure of the tragedy that can come when vigilance is lacking. It is fitting, then, that Dec. 7 be set aside as Civil Defense Day. As we pay our respects to the dead and surviving heroes of Pearl Harbor, let us reaffirm our resolve to be prepared and vigilant. Attack on America could come without warning, swift and devastating. A massive nuclear attack against military centers, major cities and industrial areas could bring widespread death and destruction despite America's superior military strength. A strong Civil Defense with fallout shelters built into homes, office buildings, factories and schools would save millions of lives. Non-military preparedness could spell the difference between life and death for this Nation. Civil Defense is not a popular notion to every citizen. Some cling to the idea that war is unthinkable because nuclear weapons are so horrible. Others say, "If such a war ever comes we'll all die anyway, so why try to prepare against it." Civil Defense leaders do not evade grim vital statistics. They know millions could die from the heat and blast, but the biggest killer would be radio-active At this week's Anaheim Council meeting two co-council members were awarded for city improvements. The first, kno Project No. 99a: To furnish install traffic signals and ty lighting, together with purtenances at the interment of Katella Ave. and W was awarded to E. D. J in the amount of $8,146. The second, known as tract Job No. 1203: W Rio Vista Sewer Improvement in Wagner Ave. from Pl Ave., east of Rio Vista north of the Anaheima Road, was awarded to Barrett in the amount of 359.53. Plan Subdivision Of Irving Ranch be sold over a period of approximately 20 years, "which will certainly not disrupt the bond market." The sale of the $95,000,000 School Building Aid bonds on January 11th is a continuation of Betts' policy of selling state bonds in varying amounts and at times when the bonds can be most readily absorbed. This is the last of a $220,-000,000 school bond authorization approved by the voters in 1958. Betts said the money received from this sale will be used to continue California's excellent program of state assistance to local areas for the construction of school buildings. Andrew Ference Earns Promotion Postmaster Marshall N. McFie announced the promotion of Andrew Ference to the newly created position of Superintendent of Window Services at the Anaheim post office. Ference has been serving as a foreman in the division of mails since 1958, and has been an employee of the postol service since 1925. The new position was created an employee of the postal service to the citizens of Anaheim and was authorized because of the rapid increase in population of the city and the resulting increased activity at the service windows. Announce Tests For Civil Service Two examinations have been announced by the Civil Service Commission, one will be for Joiner, $2.87 per hour, and another for Machine Operator, $2.45 per hour. The register established as a result of this examination will be used to fill vacancies, when homes, office buildings, factories and schools would save millions of lives. Non-military preparedness could spell the difference between life and death for this Nation. Civil Defense is not a popular notion to every citizen. Some cling to the idea that war is unthinkable because nuclear weapons are so horrible. Others say, "If such a war ever comes we'll all die anyway, so why try to prepare against it." Civil Defense leaders do not evade grim vital statistics. They know millions could die from the heat and blast, but the biggest killer would be radio-active fallout. This could be prevented by proper fallout shelters. National Civil and Defense Mobilization Director Leo A. Hoegh gives the following rules for safety: 1. Know warning signals. A steady blast of three to five minutes means "Attack probable; take action as directed by local government." A wailing tone or short blast for three minutes means "Attack imminent—take cover immediately in best available shelter." 2. Know your community plan for emergency action. 3. Protect yourself and your loved ones against radioactive fallout. This means having a shelter against radioactive fallout, no matter where you live. Your local Civil Defense office can give you free instructions for building inexpensive shelters, or you may obtain copies of Shelter Plans approved by the City Building Dept. for only $1. 4. Know first aid and home emergency preparations... Store two weeks supply of food, water, and other essential items. 5. Know CONELRAD. This is the emergency civil defense radio, either 640 or 1240 on the dial, from which you would receive local emergency instructions. When you realize these steps, you will be safeguarding your loved ones, and adding to the Nation's total defense. Postmaster McFie Expects All Time Record In Holiday Mail Faced with the possibility that the 1960 Christmas season will set an all-time holiday mailing record, Postmaster Marshall N. McFie announced today that he's starting his annual "Mail Early for Christmas" campaign immediately. The postmaster offers these helpful mailing tips to insure delivery of your Christmas cards and gifts on time. First—Check your Christmas card list very carefully—make sure each address is complete with full name, street and numb it helps tremendously to keep the mailing lists of both you and your friends up-to-date. Postmaster McFie says that with your help he'll get the For Civil Service Two examinations have been announced by the Civil Service Commission, one will be for Joiner, $2.87 per hour, and another for Machine Operator, $2.45 per hour. The register established as a result of this examination will be used to fill vacancies, when they occur, at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. A written test will be required and the test score will form the basis for rating. Interested persons should file card form 5000-AB with the Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach 2, California. The card forms may be obtained at any first or second class U.S. Post Office. School Personnel Meet on Monday Directors of school maintenance and operations in Orange County will hold their monthly meeting Monday evening, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m., it was announced by Herb Bass, publicity chairman from Centralia District. The dinner meeting, to be held at the Chungking Cafe, 327 E. Center St., Anaheim, will have as guest speaker the Reverend Earl Kernahan, minister of the First Methodist Church of Anaheim. Rev. Kernahan will have a Christmas message for all those attending. All directors, supervisors and other school personnel are invited to attend the meeting, Bass said. Faced with the possibility that the 1960 Christmas season will set an all-time holiday mailing record, Postmaster Marshall N. McFie announced today that he's starting his annual "Mail Early for Christmas" campaign immediately. The postmaster offers these helpful mailing tips to insure delivery of your Christmas cards and gifts on time. First—Check your Christmas card list very carefully—make sure each address is complete with full name, street and number, city, zone and state. Second—For your Christmas gift packages, stock up now on heavy wrapping paper, sturdy corrugated cartons, strong cord and paper adhesive tape. Third—Remember that you can include your Christmas card or letter inside your gift package by adding the appropriate First Class postage to the package itself. Fourth—Buy your postage stamps now. Don't wait until the last minute when long lines form at the stamp windows. The post office will help you plan your Christmas mailings. Get a copy of Pamphlet No. 2, which gives full information about proper packaging and wrapping of parcels. The post office will also supply free labels which read "All for Local Delivery" and "All for Out-of-Town Delivery," so that you can sort your Christmas cards into two groups, with addresses all facing one way, thus insuring fast delivery. Use only First Class postage on your Christmas cards. Cards sent by First Class four cent, or seven cent Air Mail, may include personal handwritten messages. First Class mail also receives full forwarding and return service. Don't fail to put your return address on every Christmas card envelope. Not only is this socially correct but it helps tremendously to keep the mailing lists of both you and your friends up-to-date. Postmaster McFie says that with your help he'll get the Christmas mails through on time. He is making many advance preparations to handle the 1960 Christmas mail rush by putting on extra mail clerks and carriers, and by arranging for expanded facilities all around. The postmaster requests that you make it a point to mail your Christmas cards and gifts for the most distant points well before December 10th. Those for nearby destinations should be mailed by December 15th, or at least a week before Christmas. Bouncing Baby Boy Born to Midget Parents in Anaheim Memorial Hospital A midget mother who had her fourth child by caesarian section at Anaheim Memorial Hospital last week proved to be the center of attraction for the nurses at the hospital. The tiny mother gave birth to a boy weighing 6 pounds and 4½ ounces, and he was 18 inches long. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Street, the parents, are not more than four feet tall and have three other children. Their boy, 8, is as tall as his mother while the oldest girl, Rosemarie, 5, is also as tall as her midget mother. Genevieve, 3, is still great All children will have no growth. They are tendering their midget aunt, Ann who is only three feet tall. Street, smoking a cigar most as big as himself great praise for the skill doctors and said, "Heavened us by sending angel guised as nurses to help." The midget parents have ways wanted a family of own even though the chap are destined to be norma ZETTE FOURTEEN PAGES THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1960 Council Awards Contracts For Improvements At this week's Anaheim City Council meeting two contracts were awarded for city improvements. The first, known as Project No. 99a: To furnish and install traffic signals and safety lighting, together with appurtenances at the intersection of Katella Ave. and West St., was awarded to E. D. Johnson in the amount of $8,146. The second, known as Contract Job No. 1203: Wagner-Rio Vista Sewer Improvement, in Wagner Ave. from Placentia Ave., east of Rio Vista St., north of the Anaheim-Olive Road, was awarded to J. S. Barrett in the amount of $114,-359.53. Anaheim Rotarians Proud Of Service, Plan More Anaheim Rotary Club is proud of the community service record it is making in Anaheim and is appreciative of the cooperation its members received in the various organizations it is attempting to help. Cal Emmons, Rotary Club chairman of community service, gave the following review of the various community activities sponsored by the local club. Emmons said that a new venture for the club will be Youth Week, in cooperation with the city and the schools when a student city government is set up. During this week students will be introduced to men in businesses or industry in which they show an interest. They will be invited to spend a day with the firm to learn how the man in the position they might like to hold operates. Bill Troutman is chairman of this committee. The YMCA in Anaheim receives the interest of the Rotary Club through chairman Rex Scott. Scott and Bill Polier, YMCA executive secretary, Mrs. Jessie Backs Anaheim Native Dies at Age 85 Life-time Anaheim resident Mrs. Jessie Melrose Backs, 85, died in a nearby hospital on November 28. She had been born in Anaheim and was the widow of Fred A. Backs, one of the original founders of Backs-Troutman & Kaulbars Mortuary. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Florence Powers; a sister, Miss Winifred Melrose; and a nephew, Richard Melrose, all of Anaheim. Mrs. Backs was a member of Plan Subdivision Of Irvine Ranch Into Community One of the largest single land planning projects ever undertaken moved the first step toward realization last week when the preliminary "master concept" for development of the 93,000-acre Irvine Ranch was presented to the board of directors of The Irvine Company, according to Charles S. Thomas, president. The unprecedented enterprise, which will take many years and untold billions of dollars to consummate, calls for gradual conversion of the huge agricultural property, which covers almost a fifth of California's booming Orange County, into a carefully balanced complex of residential, industrial, commercial, agricultural facilities that together will provide, in the first planning phase, housing and employment educational and recreational factor a population of 280,000 by 1980, when Orange County's population is expected to reach 2,500,000. It is anticipated that a number of new communities will ultimately be created under the master-plan, including a complete university town surrounding and serving the proposed new University of California campus. Much of the new development, however, including new industrial, as well as residential areas, will be designed in relation to the existing cities that border the ranch. The YMCA in Anaheim receives the interest of the Rotary Club through chairman Rex Scott. Scott and Bill Polrier, YMCA executive secretary, are developing special programs to cooperate with club activities. Ivan Hoffard, institutional representative of Rotary for the Boy Scouts, is probably the most active chairman in the club service program. Hoffard has committees working under him in 3½ Boy Scout units. The Rotary sponsors Cub Pack 80, Troop 80 and Explorer Post 80 and co-sponsors with the Lions Club of Anaheim the Sea Scout Ship. All these units are most active and keep Hoffard and his committee busy. A crippled children's program, under the direction of Dr. Erwin Kersten, is being developed to assist families of needy children in securing braces or aids for the children. And Roto-Hi, with Lowell Jones as chairman, works with the drama, speech and debate classes of the high schools. Red Cross liaison representative is Aldis Johnson, M.D., while Barney Jordon represents the club for United Fund activities. President Marshall McFie said he is pleased with the community activities which club members have undertaken and said he feels that through these efforts Rotary is doing its part to help make Anaheim a better community in which to live. Tax Evader Gets Big Fine A former Anaheim scrap iron company operator, Jack Yunis, 55, of 2226 N. Towner St., Santa Ana, was fined $7,500 on they show an interest. They will be invited to spend a day with the firm to learn how the man in the position they might like to hold operates. Bill Troutman is chairman of this committee. The YMCA in Anaheim receives the interest of the Rotary Club through chairman Rex Scott. Scott and Bill Polrier, YMCA executive secretary, are developing special programs to cooperate with club activities. Ivan Hoffard, institutional representative of Rotary for the Boy Scouts, is probably the most active chairman in the club service program. Hoffard has committees working under him in 3½ Boy Scout units. The Rotary sponsors Cub Pack 80, Troop 80 and Explorer Post 80 and co-sponsors with the Lions Club of Anaheim the Sea Scout Ship. All these units are most active and keep Hoffard and his committee busy. A crippled children's program, under the direction of Dr. Erwin Kersten, is being developed to assist families of needy children in securing braces or aids for the children. And Roto-Hi, with Lowell Jones as chairman, works with the drama, speech and debate classes of the high schools. Red Cross liaison representative is Aldis Johnson, M.D., while Barney Jordon represents the club for United Fund activities. President Marshall McFie said he is pleased with the community activities which club members have undertaken and said he feels that through these efforts Rotary is doing its part to help make Anaheim a better community in which to live. Wind Blows Skirts Up, Windows Out, And Trees Down Several businesses opened with a BANG in the center of Anaheim Tuesday morning as windows crashed and doors slammed due to the strong gusts of winds that swept through the city. The large window of Bank of America's escrow department crashed outward shortly after the 10 a.m. opening of the bank. No one was hurt. Hub Furniture had a window blown out also during the business hours. Trees were blown down in many areas as were many of the holiday decorations and tumble weeds were "decorating" many a car throughout the area. Anaheim C of C Fetes Autonetics Anaheim Chamber of Commerce served as host at a luncheon on Wedndesday, Dec. 7, at the Gourmet Restaurant, Poolside Room, in honor of Au- Tax Evader Gets Big Fine A former Anaheim scrap iron company operator, Jack Yunis, 55, of 2226 N. Towner St., Santa Ana, was fined $7,500 on four counts of income tax evasion. U.S. Judge Harry C. Westover gave Yunis until Dec. 19 to pay the fine. He was tabbed for evading taxes for the years 1954 through 1957. Anaheim Chamber of Commerce served as host at a luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Gourmet Restaurant, Poolside Room, in honor of Autonetics, a division of North American Aviation, Inc. Autonetics is breaking ground for 250,000 square foot additional to their operations at Ball and East St., Anaheim. Born to Midget Memorial Hosp. Genevieve, 3, is still growing. All children will have normal growth. They are tended by their midget aunt, Ann Keith, who is only three feet tall. Street, smoking a cigar almost as big as himself, had great praise for the skill of the doctors and said, "Heaven helped us by sending angels disguised as nurses to help us." The midget parents have always wanted a family of their own even though the children are destined to be normal size. KING SIZE HEARTS—Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Street may be mighty small in stature, but not in the love they have for a big family as they inspect their newest arrival of a 6 pound 4½ ounce son. He is a normal 18 inches long too. Their other three children are also normal sized.