anaheim-gazette 1962-01-04

California State Library P. O. Box 2037 Sacramento 9, California Anaheim Published Continuously in Orang VOLUME 90, NUMBER 31 Phone PR 2-1800 Fry Will Not Ru Bank of America Combine Buys 1959 School Bonds The Anaheim Union High School Board of Supervisors announced this week that a Bank of America underwriting syndicate has purchased the $1,700,000 bond issue passed in March of 1959. The issue, competed for by four bidders, was awarded to the syndicate when their bid came up lowest. The bid deadline was Dec. 26. Ken Wines, assistant superintendent, Anaheim High School District, said the money will be sent to the state and applied to district building programs. The issue was the third offering of election of 1959 bonds. Finance a large share of the new schools and classrooms needed to accommodate the state's growing school age population. The Bank and its underwriting groups in the past 12 months bought more than $716 million of California state and municipal bonds. Members of the Bank syndicate which purchased the $1,700,000 Anaheim Union High School District bonds were: Wells Fargo Bank American Trust Company; Weeden & Co.; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated; C. J. Devine & Co.; The Northern Trust Company; Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis. Irvine Story To Be Talk Subject "The Irvine Story" will be the subject of a talk by John F. Porter, manager of the real estate department of The Anaheim Company, at a meeting of the Appraisal Division, of the California Real Estate Association to be held in Room 333 Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles today, it was announced Gene Hoffman of Long Beach chairman of the Appraisal Division. Four Locals The issue, competed for by four bidders, was awarded to the syndicate when their bid came up lowest. The bid deadline was Dec. 26. Ken Wines, assistant superintendent, Anaheim High School District, said the money will be sent to the state and applied to district building programs. The issue was the third offering of election of 1950 bonds. About 67% of assessed valuation is in the city of Anaheim. The Bank of America group paid a premium of $499 for the 3½ per cent and 3¼ per cent bonds, according to maturity Jan. 15, 1963-1982. Bank of America and its associates are the largest buyers of California school bonds, and past 12 months bought more than $716 million of California state and municipal bonds. Members of the Bank syndicate which purchased the $1,700,000 Anaheim Union High School District bonds were: Wells Fargo Bank American Trust Company; Weeden & Co.; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated; C. J. Devine & Co.; The Northern Trust Company; Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis; Phelps, Fenn & Co.; Wm. E. Pollock & Co., Inc.; Stone & Youngberg; J. A. Hogle & Co.; Shuman, Agnew & Co.; Cruttenden, Podesta & Co.; J. B. Hanauer & Co.; Kenower, MacArthur & Co.; Stern, Frank, Meyer & Fox; Hannaford & Talbot A Corporation; Fred D. Blake & Co. and C. N. White & Co. NEW CHAIRMAN — William J. Phillips, 45, of Fullerton (representing Anaheim and other North Orange County communities on the Orange County Board of Supervisors) Tuesday was elected chairman of the county board in Santa Ana. He will preside throughout the current calendar year as successor to Supervisor William H. Hirstein of Orange. It was first time in more than 30 years that a Third District Supervisor was elected to the chair. Around Anaheim NEW CHAIRMAN — William J. Phillips, 45, of Fullerton (representing Anaheim and other North Orange County communities on the Orange County Board of Supervisors) Tuesday was elected chairman of the county board in Santa Ana. He will preside throughout the current calendar year as successor to Supervisor William H. Hirstein of Orange. It was first time in more than 30 years that a Third District Supervisor was elected to the chair. Around Anaheim Anaheim-'50-'60: Tale of One City By BOB ABBORENO Gazette News Editor "The richer get richer..." Whether this applies to an individual or not, I am not that much of a sociologist to say, but as far as cities go, the facts seem to indicate that this is certainly the case — at least as far as Anaheim is concerned. Within easy recollection of anyone who has been around the Colony City for any length of time at all, Anaheim was an average-sized American city with a population serenely nestling around 10,000. Now, a few years later, at the close of 1961, we are enjoying a building boom seldom seen in California — or anywhere in the nation for that matter. According to Homer Wallace, city building inspector, a total of $50,000.00 in building permits were racked up in his office during the late-departed year. This put us third in the state to only Los Angeles and San Diego. Where we stand nationally is not certain as national figures have not as yet been compiled. But as outstanding as this year's crop in the building trade is concerned, it was not Anaheim's best year. In 1950, the City had a record smashing $32,109,000. And this year's mark was merely the third time the city has passed the $50 million building mark. In 1955, $50,548,260 was released as the final building figure. However, the number and amount of building permits registered are not the only tests of a city's growth and booming economy. Perhaps more significant yet are the figures on industrial growth. In 1947, Anaheim had 27 industries, 1,400 employees, and a payroll of $3,300,000. Ten years later, in 1957, the City had 116 industries, 9,000 employees, and a payroll of $35,000,000. And then came 1961. Total industries have almost doubled during the past year, rising to 360, number of employees hired did double, going to 27,000 and the payroll climbed to a whopping $80,000,000. Bank deposits and savings and loans accounts are another measurement of a city's prosperity. In 1952, banks logged $20,961,000 while savings and loans claimed (Please Turn to Page Two) Direct MTA bus service to Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park and to Fullerton Junior College in Fullerton will begin Monday, Jan. 8, for persons traveling in the Anaheim-Fullerton Line 125 and the Anaheim Local Line 126. Lines 125 and 126 will be combined into one line — the Anaheim-Fullerton Line 125. New service will be established via Line 125 along Romneya Dr. between Placentia Ave. and East St. in East Anaheim. Buses on the MTA's Los Angeles-Santa Ana Line 58 will serve the area between Fullerton Park and Fullerton now served by Line 125 buses: Free transfer privileges will be given passengers riding Line 58 MTA buses between Fullerton Park and Harbor Blvd. and Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton and Line 125 buses north and east of East and Center Streets in Anaheim. The MTA basic interurban fare of 25 cents will become effective on Line 125 Jan. 8. Students will now be able us us 40-ride school books costing $4.80. Service will continue to be provided Monday through Friday on Line 125. There will be no service Saturdays between Placentia and Downtown Fullerton. Passengers now riding Line 126 buses along Harbor Blvd. between downtown Anaheim and Ball Rd. should use Line 58 buses operating on Los Angeles St., one-quarter mile to the east. Heim Gazette ously in Orange County's "Number One" City For 92 Years PR 2-1800 Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 4, 1962 Best Run in Anaheim Ap Irvine Story To Talk Subject The Irvine Story" will be subject of a talk by John porter, manager of the real department of The IrCompany, at a meeting of Appraisal Division, of the California Real Estate Associato be held in Room 3333, More Hotel in Los Angeles it was announced by Hoffman of Long Beach, man of the Appraisal Di- ur Locals Four Locals have Parts OTG Play Anaheimers are slated for in the Orange Theatre next presentation. Haas, Sandy Wise, Dr. Lawton and Pat Harlacher have parts in the OTG’s forthing production of Shakeses “Taming Of The Shrew”, 31, 21, and Feb. 1 at the Ortheatre in Orange. Ed Bozonier said last rehearsals are underway indications are that the play well-manned by competent nel. Play are Karen Lyn, Tom Sullivan, John and Joe Hastings of Garden Ray Quigley, Newport Dave Schiller, La Miraul Harlacher, Buena Park; Bolt, Fullerton, and Arch Santa Ana. May be purchased at Orange Theatre Guild, 11662 st., Anaheim. Bank of America License Renewed For Local Office Vehicle registration renewal service for 1962 will be available to motorists of the Anaheim area in the Bank of America, Anaheim Main Office, 150 E. Lincoln Ave. until February 5. The cooperative arrangement with the State Department of Motor Vehicles is offered as a public service Richard W. Gay, vice president and manager, of the Fullerton Boy Is Honored in D.C. Gary Carter of Fullerton was among five grade school boys honored at a special White House Reception last Thursday. Gary, seven, and four other boys won out over 205,000 other entrants in a national punt and pass football contest recently. The "PP&K" contest was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company in cooperation with the National Football League. Local Musical LA Philharmonic Orange Countians will haan opportunity to hear the L. Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra play Jan. 13, Orange CoaCollege Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. The LA musicians are besponsored by the Orange County Philharmonic Society as the third presentation in the exiting Subscription Series. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra of 14 musicians has brought great music to Southern California for more than 42 years. MTA bus service to Berry Farm in Buena and to Fullerton Junior Col-Fullerton will begin Mon.-8, for persons traveling Anaheim, Fullerton, and areas. Direct routings are part of investment in service on the Fullerton Line 125 and Anaheim Local Line 126. Service will be established on 125 along Romneya Dr. Placentia Ave. and East Anaheim. On the MTA's Los Anita Ana Line 58 will area between Fuller and Harbor Blvd. and Com-ith Ave. in Fullerton and buses north and east of Center Streets in Anaheim. Transfer privileges will pass passengers riding Line 58 buses between Fuller and Harbor Blvd. and Com-ith Ave. in Fullerton and buses north and east of Center Streets in Anaheim. The MTA basic interurban fare points will become effective 125 Jan. 8. Students will enable us us 40-ride school costing $4.80. We will continue to be pro-day through Friday on this week. Will be no service Saturday between Placentia and Town Fullerton. Rangers now riding Line 126 long Harbor Blvd, between Anaheim and Ball Rd. Base Line 58 buses operate Angeles St., one-quarter to the east. Vehicle registration renewal service for 1962 will be available to motorists of the Anaheim area in the Bank of America, Anaheim Main Office, 150 E. Lincoln Ave. until February 5. The cooperative arrangement with the State Department of Motor Vehicles is offered as a public service Richard W. Gay, vice president and manager, of the bank, said today. Tom Bright, Director of Motor Vehicles, said in Sacramento: "Department employees will be stationed in space donated by this and other banks in 140 locations throughout the metropolitan areas of the State. This service by banks in California has proved to be of immense convenience to millions of motorists at the annual renewal period for auto registration." The bank stations are authorized to issue 1962 registration cards and rear plate renewal stickers when car, truck, or trailer owners submit their fees with their punched card statements mailed from Sacramento during December. The majority of auto statements go out right after Christmas. Penalties provided in law take effect at midnight. Feb. 5, if fees are not paid by that time. The usual deadline provided in law is Feb. 4. As that date is on a Sunday in 1962, the service is continued through the next full business day. Bonds Shield Debt Orange County’s capital debt portion represented in the first 11 months’ building permits of $405,670,491 is protected by “hidden assets of $175,981,000. This latter figure is the estimated total of United States Savings Bonds held in this county, according to the national average of about $250 for each resident. Locals In Orange Show The Los Angeles Concertina Club, under the direction of Stanley Kruhalski of Anaheim, will present a program of music and comedy on the community stage at the 47th National Orange Show to be held in San Bernardino March 15 through 25. Also on the community stage will be thirty-five members of the Jean Lockin Dance Studio of Anaheim, with a variety show featuring all types of dancing, including tap, ballet, acrobatic, modern jazz and comedy. Almost continuous entertainment will be provided by various community organizations during the entire run of the Orange Show. College Discussion The second event in the Chapman College Faculty Forum series on "The World Today" will be a panel discussion on "The Rise of Nationalism and Racism in Africa" Monday evening, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. in the college’s Little Theater. Panel members will be Dr. James L. Christian, associate professor of religion, Henry J. Kemp-Blair, instructor in speech and drama, and Dr. Ernest B. Pearson, college physician, with Dr. Ronald M. Huntington, assistant professor of philosophy, as moderator. ORANGE COUNTY'S FIRST NEWSPAPER Established in 1870 Per Month Delivered 25¢ Eight Pages April Elections 71-year-old City Leader to Travel (A Gazette Exclusive) One of Anaheim's most successful businessmen, civic leaders and long-time city residents will call an end to his political career this Spring. In an exclusive interview with the Gazette, 71-year-old City Councilman and mayor pro tem Glenn G. Fry said he would not seek a third term in the April Municipal elections. Fry will close out an eight and a half year career as a City Father. He originally was appointed by former mayor Charles Pearson to fill the unexpired term of Osborne. tried my best during those years to live up to that trust. In my heart, I feel confident I have done my very best. But now, I think I owe it to myself and Mrs. Fry to relax a little and do some of the things we've not had time to do before. I certainly could not do the job the voters deserve if I am not around for the regular meetings on Tuesdays. "When I was first in office, the job was not quite so demanding. Meetings were only once a month and there was not the press of business as there is today." In an exclusive interview with the Gazette, 71-year-old City Councilman and mayor pro tem Gienn G. Fry said he would not seek a third term in the April Municipal elections. Fry will close out an eight and a half year career as a City Father. He originally was appointed by former mayor Charles Pearson to fill the unexpired term of Oscar W. Heying who resigned Jan. SEEK REELECTION Mayor A. J. Schutte and Councilman Joe Thompson announced this week they would seek reelection in the April City Elections. 26, 1954, and then was officially elected to fill the post in the '54 April City elections. He won his second term in 1958. In offering a reason for his decision, Fry said "Mrs. Fry and I want to do some traveling... we want to see a few places we've been thinking about for most of our lives. I don't think a person should occupy such a responsible position as councilman if he cannot devote full time to the job. "Last year I took off a month or so to make a trip and I didn't feel right about it," he added. "I've worked pretty hard all my life and then eight years ago I got into city politics. I have enjoyed it very much and deeply appreciate the trust the people who voted for me put in me. I have owe it to myself and Mrs. Fry to relax a little and do some of the things we've not had time to do before. I certainly could not do the job the voters deserve if I am not around for the regular meetings on Tuesdays. "When I was first in office, the job was not quite so demanding. Meetings were only once a month and there was not the press of business as there is today. Now, with the City growing so quickly and the meetings every week, the job is very demanding and I feel the people who take on the job of councilmen should do so with the intention of devoting their full energies to the task. As a matter of fact, they must. If they slack off or lag behind, the press of events will sweep them away." Fry has been in business in Anaheim since 1923, coming here from Des Mones Iowa. His general contracting firm is still in operation and Fry, according to local businessmen, enjoys a reputation of being one of the finest of Anaheim's and Orange County's best and most dependable builders. When queried about their feelings on Fry's retirement, Mayor A. J. Schutte and CITY (Please Turn to Page Two) INSIDE ... • City Master Plan, Page 3 • Unsung Heroes, Page 2 • We Salute Orange County, Page 2 • Sidelights, Page 2 • Diane Kabuto Picture, Page 5 • Society News, Page 5 • Anaheim Calendar, Page 6 • Magnolia School Menu, Page 8 Local Musical Society Slates LA Philharmonic For Jan. 13 Orange Countians will have opportunity to hear the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra play Jan. 13, Orange Coast Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. The LA musicians are being honored by the Orange Coun­hlarmonic Society as the presentation in the exist-Subscription Series. The Los Angeles Philharmic Orchestra of 100 musicians has brought great riches to Southern Californians more than 42 years, some ANAHEIM at a Glance A great deal of talk — and perhaps some action — will float around the City this year concerning a convention center for Anaheim. The Chamber of Commerce has been plugging this and a recent survey indicates a definite need for one. An obvious site, supported by the survey, would be in the Disneyland area. A red-hot battle may be shaping up for the next several weeks in Anaheim's civil defense planning. Many local citizens are very concerned about what they feel to be a lack of interest and actual preparation in this vital area. Standard Oil Company of California may have run into a hornet nest on their request for an oil drilling permit. The City Council chamber room was packed Tuesday by citizens interested in the operation, slated for a 200 by 400 feet parcel of land in the Brookhurst St.-Ball Rd. area. The general feeling was in opposition to the grant of the permit. The Council has deferred decision until Jan. 16. An unofficial public hearing has been set for Jan. 23, 3 p.m. on Co-Ordinated Construction, Inc.'s request to build a temporary landing strip in Autonetics area. Purpose of the strip will be to facilitate work being done in the area. Earlier plans to build an airfield in this location have met with strong opposition. The Council wants more information before biting into something that might break some bridgework. Protests over the proposed construction of the landing strip have already come pouring into Autonetics, according to City Clerk Dene Williams. Autonetics insists they have no part in the request; that it is solely the interest of Co-Ordinated Construction, Inc. Contract for the improvement of Lemon St., from Los Angeles St. to Riverside Freeway has been awarded to Sully-Miller Contracting Co., Orange. The contract is worth $25,938.80. Sully-Miller was the lowest of five bidders. Politically interested Anaheimers can look forward to a blistering municipal election in April with three council seats on the ballot. Incumbents A. J. Schutte, mayor, and Joe Thompson, councilman, have indicated their decision to run again, while Glenn G. Fry, councilman and mayor pro tem, has announced his retirement.