anaheim-gazette 1962-03-29

Anaheim Established in 1870 ... Published Continuously Volume 90, Number 43 V&C Views $4 M Shaw's "Pygmalion" At Chapman College Today Chapman College will present George Bernard Shaw's comedy "Pygmalion" in four performances on March 29, 30, and 31 and April 1 in the Chapman College Auditorium. Opening night curtain is set for 8 p.m. with the remaining three performances at 8:30 p.m. The five-act play centers around the efforts of Professor Higgins, aristocratic linguist, to turn Eliza, the flower girl from the slums, into a great lady. He wagers his friend Colonel Pickering, that he eventually can have Eliza successfully pose as a duchess. Henry Kemp-Blair, instructor in speech and drama, is directing the production. In the leading roles are Kathy Eastman as Eliza and Derek Lovett as Higgins. Miss Eastman is a transfer student from Pasadena City College, where she worked in productions of "Harvey." "Doll's House," and "A Streetcar Named Desire." Lovett, who came to Chapman from Santa Ana College, was born in England and received his early education there. He has worked for the London Broadcasting Station and has played in "Sabrina Fair," "Brigadoon," and "The Lady's Not for Burning." In leading supporting roles will be Marvin Case, Chapman Evening College graduate student, as Colonel Pickerling, and David Hardacre, junior English major, as Eliza's father. Case, while attending Long Beach State College, worked in "You Can't Take It With You," with Kemp-Blair. and April 1 in the Chapman College Auditorium. Opening night curtain is set for 8 p.m. with the remaining three performances at 9:30 p.m. The five-act play centers around the efforts of Professor Higgins, aristocratic linguist, to turn Eliza, the flower girl from the slums, into a great lady. He wagers his friend Colonel Pickle. MORE INSIDE SIDELIGHTS PAGE 2 ORANGE COUNTY HOME SHOW PAGE 2 HOLLYWOOD LOWDOWN PAGE 4 THINGS TO SEE PAGE 4 SOUTHLAND EVENTS PAGE 6 TV ANONYMOUS PAGE 6 NITELIFE PAGE 10 TAKE THE FAMILY PAGE 10 ORANGE SPOTLIGHT BY BOB ABBORENO George Bernard Shaw said something to the effect that youth was too precious to waste on the young. I was reminded of the old cynic's words, the other day, as I walked (for my first trip) through Knott's Berry Farm. Since the old boy has always been something of a demi-god to me, I guess, at times, I fancy myself a sophisticated cynic, a knowledgeable, mature man of the world; above such childhood pleasures as cowboys and Indians, ghost towns and haunted shacks and all such. But as I walked along the paths, through MacDonald's Farm, the Indian Trading Post, the Covered Wagon Camp, the Gold Mine, down Stage Rd. and Main St., I thought how much I would have given to have been able to have done the same thing 15 and 20 years ago. I doubt if I would have been able to sleep the night after riding on the Model T and the Cable Car and after talking to the Indians and the old prospector. Phone Hour Features Top Stars Friday Shirley Jones and Maureen O'Hara of the movies, and Steve Lawrence of TV and the supper club circuit will sing on the Bell Telephone Hour over NBC-TV. Friday 9:30 p.m. Pianist Lorin Holander and dancers Violetta Verdy and Edward Villella will also be featured on the program, with Donald Voorhees and the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Shirley Jones will sing songs from three motion pictures in which she has starred, all screen versions of the Broadway hits: "Oklahoma," "Carousel" and "The Music Man." This will be Maureen O'Hara's second appearance on the Bell Telephone Hour, to sing folk songs of her native Ireland. Steve Lawrence, who is making his debut to the Telephone Hour, will contribute a group of songs by his fellow New Yorker, Frank Loesser, who has written both words and music for such Broadway hit musicals as "Where's Charley?" "Guys and Dolls" and "The Most Happy Fella." Lorin Hollander, a favorite with Bell Telephone Hour audiences, has worked for the London Broadcasting Station and has played in "Sabrina Fair," "Brigadoon," and "The Lady's Not for Burning." In leading supporting roles will be Marvin Case, Chapman Evening College graduate student, as Colonel Pickler; and David Hardacre, junior English major, as Eliza's father. Case, while attending Long Beach State College, worked in "You Can't Take It With You" with Kemp-Blair and also appeared in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Other cast members...all of whom have appeared in previous Chapman productions, include Mary May McConnell, Dan Earl, Sandy West, Barbara Carter, Stuart Honse, Doyle Coatney, and Robin Breckinridge. MTA Slates Area Rapid Transit Soon The foundation for an area-wide rapid transit system was outlined last week for members of the Lions Club of Santa Club. The Lions Club members gathered at the Masonic Temple, were given a report on the MTA's plans for rapid transit development. Guy G. Gifford, assistant director of public relations for MTA, explained how the "Backbone" Route to be built by the MTA and serve as a nucleus for other transit routes in the metropolitan area. The "Backbone" Route will extend for 22.7 miles from beyond Beverly Hills to El Monte, and it will include 12.1 miles of subway. "By being self-supporting," Gifford said, "the 'Backbone' Route will enable the MTA to expand rapid transit to other areas, such as Santa Ana, Long Beach, West Covina, and Santa Monica." Richards Elected To Gas Co. Post Election of O. W. (Dick) Richard to the board of directors of Southern Counties Gas Co. was announced here this week by Justin M. Kennedy, Orange County division manager of the gas utility. Richard, owner-manager of Richard's Lido Market and an active participant in business and community activities throughout Orange County, was one of three new members elected by the Southern Counties board. Through Macdonald's Farm, the Indian Trading Post, the Covered Wagon Camp, the Gold Mine, down Stage Rd. and Main St., I thought how much I would have given to have been able to have done the same thing 15 and 20 years ago. I doubt if I would have been able to sleep the night after riding on the Model T and the Cable Car and after talking to the Indians and the old prospector. I would probably have bugged my mom and dad for days to take me back again, until they finally decided either to move out of the area or go through again themselves...and I think they would probably have enjoyed it as much as I...not as I would have as a kid, but as I did the other day, nostalgically. That, I think is the saddest part about growing up...seeing the things from adult eyes what we could have appreciated only through a child's heart. I know as a child, I would have seen very little on my trip to Knott's, but I would have felt much, emotionally. The other day I could not feel the unrestrained excitement a child would have experienced. I looked at each exhibit critically, inspecting for flaws and mistakes in illusion. Fifteen years have caused me to intellectualize everything. And part of this intellectualization was the nostalgic wondering what I would have felt and done as a boy of 10-14. I know I would have been so excited I would have not been able to eat, regardless of the coaxing and threats of my mother. Heck, it was hard to hold back the excitement the other day. I don't know what GBS really had in mind when he made the statement I quoted haphazardly at the start of this but I think it must have had something to do with the way I felt on my first trip through Knott's Berry Farm as a kid of 30. Telephone Hour, to sing folk songs of her native Ireland. Steve Lawrence, who is making his debut to the Telephone Hour, will contribute a group of songs by his fellow New Yorker, Frank Loesser, who has written both words and music for such Broadway hit musicals as "Where's Charley?" "Guys and Dolls" and "The Most Happy Fella." Lorin Hollander, a favorite with Bell Telephone Hour audiences, will weave his piano magic in both a solo number and a concerto excerpt with Donald Voorhees and thh Bell Telephone Orchestra. Violetta Verdy and Edward Villella will present a duet from the first act of "Giselle," a dance story with the familiar theme of the noble and the peasant maiden. Brook Operetta The music department of Brookhurst Jr. High School will team "HMS Pinafore" and "Margie Goes Modern" together in a double feature for presentation at 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday at Fremont Auditorium, at 8 p.m. The two light operettas are being directed by Roger D. Axworthy, vocal music teacher. Also featured will be a teenage barbershop quartet. "Margie Goes Modern" will be presented by the Advanced Girls Glee Club, with the leading roll of Margie being played by talented ninth grade singer, Sue Nabors. Another main stay in the short musical is Ellen Smith, who plays the part of Madame Rafael, director of Bower's Insti- Heim Gazette ed Continuously in Orange County's "Number One" City For 92 Years Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 29, 1962 64 Million Influx To C At today from Santa Ana Colborn in England and this early education has worked for the Londcasting Station and in "Sabrina Fair," and "The Lady's burning." Supporting roles will in Case, Chapman Evege graduate student, as rickering, and David junior English major, father, Case, while along Beach State Colled in "You Can't Take you," with Kern-Blair Convention business that is expected to bring $4 million in "新 dollars" into Anaheim during the next two years will be the topic of discussion when members of the Anaheim Area Visitors & Convention Bureau gather Monday, April 2 at 7:45 p.m. in Disneyland's Mickey Mouse Theatre. More than 100 members are expected to attend the general membership meeting, which will be highlighted by the premiere showing of "Disneyland After Dark", hour-long television show in color featuring Disneyland's Summer nighttime entertainment program. The show, which stars Louis Armstrong, Annette and Bobby Rydell in addition to regular Park talent, will air on Walt Disney's "Wonderful World of Color" on April 15 over NBC-TV. According to V&C Bureau manager Doug Farley, the business meeting will cover 73 conventions each delegate spending an average $100 per person, said Farley, this means a minimum $3,500,000 convention revenue slated for the Anaheim area. According to statistics, Farley said, conventions held in Anaheim draw 20 percent more delegates than they do in any other area. Thus, 73 conventions now booked, he said, could well bring some $4 million into the Anaheim area economy. The V&C Bureau presently records 178 members, including 75 motels, or 60 percent of the motels in Orange County. Said Farley: "Visitors & Convention Bureau is in sound economic health." "Disneyland After Dark," is scheduled to be screened for the general membership at 9 p.m., immediately after the business meeting. The main Harbor Blvd. parking gate will be open to members at 6:45 p.m. and members will be Miss Teen U.S.A. Pageant Scheduled for Next Month The Miss Teen U.S.A. Pageant, a four day contest to select the girl who typifies the best in American youth, will highlight the Teen Age Fair at Pacific Ocean Park during its run April 13-22. The competition which has attracted entries from every state in the union, including Hawaii and Alaska, will open with Grand Promendade and special Pageant program Wednesday evening, April 18. Candidates, all between the Jacques Foti At Coral Roof Handsome Jacques Foti, pianist-dancer-singer-actor, is currently the attraction at the Coral Roof in Anaheim and is winning a host of fans in the area. He is very popular in Hollywood and recently appeared at the Fontainebleau and Lucye's. His album "Intimately Your" on the Signature label is a popular seller and he is scheduled to shortly do a waxing session for the Star-Crest label. Many of his loyal filmtown fans have trekked to Anaheim to pay tribute to the artist, among them famed singing star Keely Smith, Gertie Neissen, Lynn Starr (en showing of "Disneyland After Dark", hour-long television show in color featuring Disneyland's Summer nighttime entertainment program. The show, which stars Louis Armstrong, Annette and Bobby Rydell in addition to regular Park talent, will air on Walt Disney's "Wonderful World of Color" on April 15 over NBC-TV. According to V&C Bureau manager Doug Farley, the business meeting will cover 73 conventions reported booked into Anaheim between now and 1964, with at least 35,000 delegates attending. With ages of 14 and 19, are being selected on the basis of general appearance; scholastic activity and accomplishment; poise and beauty; and the ability to communicate ideas, think and talk in front of people. Specific talent counts heavily. Judges for the contest are Shelton Heiman, editor of Teen Screen Magazine; Dean Nola Starke Cavette, dean of women, UCLA; Florida Friebus (Dobie Gillis "mother" on the Dobie Gillis Show); Wally Westmore, national known Hollywood authority on beauty and cosmetics; and Leon Ames ("Father" on "Father of the Bride" Show). The eliminations, to take place on April 18, 19 and 20, will see a total of nine contestants selected for the finals on Saturday, April 21. A spectacular line-up of prizes will be given contestants. The winner, in addition to being crowned "Miss Teen U.S.A.", will be given a two weeks all-expense-paid trip to Hawaii for herself and chaperone; a complete 1962 wardrobe, and a TV screen test. Each night's Pageant program will include a fashion show, to be modeled by contestants; a swim suit competition; and entertainment by recording, tv and motion pictures stars. The Pageant programs start nightly at 8:30 p.m. in P.O.P's Aragon Ballroom. Consultant Named By Big Brothers Katherine R. Clement has joined Big Brothers of Orange County as a family social work consultant, it was announced this week by Ralph Holdburg, executive director. For the past several years Mrs. Clement has conducted a private practice in Santa Ana as a marital and family relations consultant. County Chamber Sets Meeting All officers, directors and committee chairmen of Orange County's 26 Chambers of Commerce have been invited to attend a one-day Training Institute to be held at Gourmet Restaurant. Disc Brookhurst JHS Slates Operetta for Weekend The department of Jr. High School will Pinafore" and "Marodern" together in a rehearsal presentation at corner and Saturday at Auditorium, at 8 night operettas are being by Roger D. Axel music teacher. Also will be a teenage barrertet. Goes Modern" will be led by the Advanced Club, with the leadinggie being played by sixth grade singer. Sue other main stay in the real is Ellen Smith, the part of Madamector of Bower's Institu-tute of Art. Others in the cast include: Judy Vanhise, Carole Abrahams, Barbara Spiker, Vickie Darden, Linda Wright, and Gayle Chapman, Julie Hall will accompany the group. "HMS Pinafore" will be the high point of the evening when Brookhurst's concert choir boards the Pinafore to re-enact Gilbert and Sullivan's story of the girl that loved a sailor. Leading the crew will be John Miller playing the part of Sir Joseph Porter. Tying the plot together will be John Work as Captain Corcoran. Debbie Hatfield steps into the part of Josephine Ralph Rackstraw, Josephine's lover, will be played by Art Watt. Entering as the villian will be Wayne Bignell as Dick Deadeye. Bonnie Iiams plays the part of Little Buttercup, Mary Lightsey as Hebe, Jim Jeffers as the Boatswain. They will be accompanied by Wendy Hollinquist. Three members of the concert choir, John Work, John Miller, Art Watt, with the help of Work's little brother, Tom, step before the footlights as The Minor Chords Barbershop Quarter. They will sing such old favorites as Mandy, Laurabelle Lee, and Alexander's Ragtime Band. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from members of the casts. Further information may be had by calling Brookhurst Junior High KE 5-7201. Members of the Advanced Girls Glee, who will also appear in "Margie Goes Modern" are: Andy Blate, Joyce Brown, Cindy Butler, Sherry Cooper, Deborah Lehman, Ginger Little, Sandra Lyman, Katherine French, Barbara Mader, Sandra Molnar, Linda Mendelsohn, Virginia Pooley, Sharon Kirlan, Marva Wik, Janice Wilkenson, Susan Wilkes, Rosanne Wills, Joan Wallen, and Sharon Wiley. Chorus members for HMS Pinafore are: Linda Brenchley, Chris Augspurger, Debbie Callahan, Linda Scott, Dennis DeMarco, Anita Dunn, Ora Gilliland, Wayne Hall, Debbie Lahr, Judy Larson, Jean Matthews, Francis McDonald, Frank Willis, Jill Hanson, Marci Davis, Gene Sanchez, Pam Sandstrom, Susan Barnes, Sharon DeSocio, and Wendy Williams. ette Entertainment Guide For America's 'HUB OF HAPPINESS' Home City Of DISNEYLAND Per Month—Phone PR 2-1800 To City Monday SHOW SCENES — Multiple photos give of entertainers, pretty girls and home awarded during 1962 Orange County Show, April 4-8. Artist's drawing of is in lower right, while Home Show officials look over detail of kitchen in upper left. The folksingers, The Travelers Three are at lower left, while three pretty queen contestants are at upper right. Resultant Named Big Brothers Rinee R. Clement has Big Brothers of Orange as a family social work ant, it was announced by Ralph Holdburg, vice director. The past several years cement has conducted a practice in Santa Ana marital and family re-consultant. Bikini-Clad Brigitte Bardof Raises Stir During Trip Here Brigitte Bardot today is on her way to Buena Park following her arrival at the International Airport in Los Angeles. Naturally, she created quite a stir at the airport even though the Buena-bound Bardot is the bikini-clad wax figure of the sultry French screen siren that will occupy a prominent place in the new Movieland Wax Museum opening early in May. On hand at the American Airlines terminal to welcome Brigitte-in-the-wax were Mayor John McShane and Allen H. Parkinson, museum president. When the shipping crate in which she traveled from a Mexico City waxworks was opened, the Mayor, with tongue in cheek, extended the key to the city. A bottle of pink California champagne was broken out and a likenesses of nearly 70 other Hollywood and world-famous stars in the wax hall of fame. Invitations for B'nai B'rith Out All Jewish men in the area have been invited to attend the Anaheim Covenant B'nai B'rith Lodge meeting, April 3, 7:30 p.m., Glacier Falls Ice Arena, Anaheim. Milt Braunstein and E. Kessler, who made the announcement Tuesday, said a special program and buffet dinner is planned. No charge will be made to guests. If a ride to the meeting site is needed, Braunstein may be reached at LA 5-9632 and Kessler. City Chamber Meeting cars, directors and comairmen of Orange Counchambers of Commerce invited to attend a Training Institute to be gourmet Restaurant, Disfotel next Thursday. Do It Yourself", self-imnit program to be conductU. S. Chamber of Comdesigned to develop a form concept of Chamand to extend knowlsuccessful procedures and ties. On hand at the American Airlines terminal to welcome Brigitte-in-the-wax were Mayor John McShane and Allen H. Parkinson, museum president. When the shipping crate in which she traveled from a Mexico City waxworks was opened, the Mayor, with tongue in cheek, extended the key to the city. A bottle of pink California champagne was broken out and a toast proposed to the success of the museum and its figure. The Bardot figure will join the ANAHEIM at a Glance Contract for the resturant operated at the golf course, 430 N. Gilbert, has been set up for bid by the City Council. Date is April 12, 2 p.m. Interested resturantuers may contact city public works director Thornton Piersall. Plans for the theater-in-the-round, slated for the Charter House area, have been temporarily shelved. Leo Freedman, heading the group that originally planned to construct the theater, was granted a 120-day temporary permit, Tuesday, to erect a tent-construction to be used for convention purposes. The Lion's Club of Anaheim will hold a circus at La Palma park, May 18, 7:30 to 10 p.m. This will be a day before the annual "Howdy Neighbor Day". Ann Snider, Garden Grove, democratic candidate for legislator in the 70th Assembly District, filed her nomination papers this week. Members of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Halloween Committee will meet Tuesday to set a date and and other details for the annual Halloween Day parade here. Anaheim Postmaster Marshall McFie and his overloaded post office department will receive an assist from members of the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has been discussing means by which they might aid the Post Office in mail delivery and pickup, until the strain is released by construction of the new Post Office.