anaheim-gazette 1962-04-19

FANTASY PLAYHOUSE GETS VISITORS — Some of the youngsters at Loara Park in Anaheim take time out to enjoy their new toy — a 2000 pound playhouse. The visitors include, left to right, Mark Randall, 7, Danny Rawlings, 7½, Tim McNally, 8½. Watching his dog 'F' David Carver, 7½. Six units were pure the Park budget of 1961-62. (Photo by the Anaheim Park and Recreation department.) Local Singer to Open In Beverly Hills Club By FRANK EVANS Gene Kent, an ex-hospital corpsman, once attached to the 1st Marine Division during World War II, returns to a fami couraged. I came back home and was lucky to land a spot on Vic Harris' night club show. I was ready to quit show business but Vic Harris gave me the bravery. "A group of guys in a "It happened a lot during a Christmas was with the Marines." Local Singer to Open In Beverly Hills Club By FRANK EVANS Gene Kent, an ex-hospital counselman, once attached to the 1st Marine Division during World War II returns to a familial beachhead this week — the stage. The Anaheimer of 1812 Sumac who received the "Best Acute Award" in Little Theatre in 1950 for the lead in "Picnic", headlines the new "Trollly-Ho" night club in Beverly Hills this week. It's a real good break," he said. "and I am looking forward to opening night. I've always wanted to be an entertainer." He continued: "I realize that I'm starting the entertainment ladder to success later than others, but," he added. "If you feel that something is worth it — you don't give up the ship too soon." Kent turned professional only two years ago, and since early 1960 has already appeared in Las Vegas, Anaheim Bowl, Harris' Restaurant and the Aztec Bowl. The entertainment bug first hit Kent back when he was a youngster in Los Angeles. "That's when I won the Herald-Express 'Better Babies and Juvenile Contest,'" he said with a grin. "I even won a prize singing with a circus." With the war already underway, Kent enlisted in the Navy and months later joined up with the Marines as a hospital corpsman at Guadacanal. It was while he was with the Leathernecks that he occasionally got the chance to entertain. He has been part of USO shows that had such stars as Reed Skeleton and Frances Langford. "Miss Langford was with the Best Hope group when she flew down to sing a few songs for us," the baritone said. Kent has been with USO shows from New Caledonia to San Francisco. Following the war, Kent drifted back to Anaheim and Fullerton. While with the Hughes Aircraft company, Kent kept his interestcouraged. I came back home and was lucky to land a spot on Vic Harris' night club show. I was ready to quit show business but Vic Harris gave me the break and confidence to 'stick' with it. It has paid off," he said. Kent feels that '62 could be the year for going 'big time'. For within the next few months his recording of "I Wish You Love," will hit the song market. "I hope a lot of folks in town get a chance to come out to the club," said Kent. "Also on the program is comic Buddy Lewis, songstress, Cleo Jons and pianist, Stan Seltzer. The latter artist has also played for Judy Garland and Billy Eckstein." When asked, "Who was his most exciting audience?", Kent paused for a moment and said, Budget Failure Stirs Analysis By RICHARD T. HANNA The efforts to obtain the budget for the fiscal year of 1962-63 have to this date failed to develop a budget acceptable to two-thirds of the members of the Assembly. The Republican Party, as the minority in the lower house have this year undertaken a serious, studied approach in their analysis of the Administration's proposals which add up to a substantial $2,885,000,000. As a member of the majority party, I think I speak for a number of my fellow colleagues when I say that we are impressed and congratulate the minority in carrying out their responsibility of strongly challenging the justifications for expenditures submitted by the Administration. This task force is, by and large, made up of sincere, dedicated re- "A group of guys in an "It happened a long during a Christmas winters 20 years old and one I was in the backline pit group, a few or veterans, some of whom me sing in the USO sings me to sing a few songs. Kent continued: "The ple of lines of 'White and could see the lonely eyes of those tough had me sing a few and then gave me plause, — one I'll never "I know I wasn't th they thought so," said only hope those with "Trollly-Ho", are as fcience — as that grooves." Miss Langford was with the Best Hope group when she flew down to sing a few songs for us," the baritone said. Kent has been with USO shows from New Caledonia to San Francisco. Following the war, Kent drifted back to Anaheim and Fullerton. While with the Hughes Aircraft company, Kent kept his interest in singing, by performing on his nights at the Anaheim Bowl. It was here that an agent, Stewart Washenson got Kent to sign a contract. "I bounced around for awhile," he said. "Later, I joined the Anaheim Little Theatre group and was fortunate to receive the 'Best Actor's Award' in 1959. From there I received a screen test with Columbia Pictures, but personal problems at home prohibited me in 'waiting around' for a break. He continued: "Like any entertainer, I went East to try my luck. While in New York, I appeared on the Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scout show and the 'Morrie Amsterdam's TV show.' It was through these engagements that Kent received an offer to try out for 'Pajama Game' and 'My Fair Lady.'" I didn't get a part in either show and of course, was a bit disheartened. ANAHEIM TRUCK & TRANSFER CO. Moving - Storage General Trucking ANAHEIM PHONE KE 5-2863 505 S. Los Angeles St. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Thursday, April 19, 1962 Park to Begin With Vintage Gourmet Class Spring is party time. The Anaheim Park and Recreation Department is offering a 'gourmet' class for those who are interested in learning about the use of herbs, how to prepare special salads, vegetables, garnishes, tea sandwiches and party foods. This class is held once a week for eight weeks on Tuesdays, beginning April 17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Other specialty classes being offered by the Park and Recreation Department include Cake Decorating. Two classes have been scheduled; one on Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and one on Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m., once a week for eight weeks. Elegant oriental flower arrangements will be taught, featuring spring flowers, by Alice Ichein, foremost Japanese flower arranging teacher in Orange County. Classes will be held Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. A refresher bridge course, beginning Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m. will be given for those interested in learning the latest Goren bidding. Intermediate players, interested in improving their game can participate in a class on Monday evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m. All the above mentioned classes will be held at the Spencer House, 2660 W. Broadway, between Magnolia & Dale. Easter Sunday in Disneyland will be observed with vintage cars and period costumes in the traditional Easter Parade followed with more "Ifs" than helium. The same balloon that appeared in the motion picture "Around The World In 80 Days" is schedled to rise from Plaza Hub (wealth) at 3:30 p.m. on Eau. Vetern ballooning grimo and Francisco Balloon Club of Auboard. Accordingly, "If everything goes should rise in freezing 2,000 feet. If we we're lucky we should stay all hours. If we're lucky we won't land in." Talk, Potluck Set By Fuchsia Society June Wright, of the Golden Bird Tropicals in Yorba Linda, will speak on "Shade Plants to use with Fuchsia" when the Orange County Branch of the California National Fuchsia Society meets on Tuesday, April 24 at the George Washington School, Anaheim. A pot-luck dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting following at 8 p.m. A candidate for a queen to reign over the California National Fuchsia and Shade Plant Show to be held in June, will be chosen at this meeting. There will be a choice plant table. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. The parade was the Disneyland Barber Shop Quarter along the sidelines of rabbits riding the Engine and throwing darts to the audience. Special Spring Weekend Events Watching his dog 'Freekles' is 7½%. Six units were purchased from the budget of 1961-62. Anaheim Park and Recreation De Open Club "A group of guys in a hospital. "It happened a long time ago, during a Christmas week when I was with the Marines. I wasn't yet 20 years old and one night while I was in the backlines with a hospital group, a few of those tired veterans, some of whom had seen me sing in the USO shows, asked me to sing a few songs." Kent continued: "I sang a couple of lines of 'White Christmas' and could see the loneliness in the eyes of those tough guys. They had me sing a few more songs and then gave me a real applause, — one I'll never forget. "I know I wasn't that good, but they thought so," said Kent. "I only hope those who visit the 'Trollly-Ho', are as fine an audience — as that group of Marines." Failure Analysis the program, strength and vitality of the State is unquestioned. It is our belief that if they in their deliberations can develop demonstrable savings at a time when the resources of this state are being sorely tested, they will receive support and gratitude of a substantial number of the majority party. If there are those within the minority caucus who seek to make of this situation a pure political and partisan show, this is doubly unfortunate as it discolors the quality of the good work being done by the majority of those dedicated to this labor and dissuades non-partisan support they would otherwise be able to solicit. Of course, the responsibility to protect the integrity of proven programs that meet the vital needs of the people of the State, and the challenge of the growth A refresher bridge course, beginning Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m. will be given for those interested in learning the latest Goren bidding. Intermediate players, interested in improving their game can participate in a class on Monday evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m. All the above mentioned classes will be held at the Spencer House, 2680 W. Broadway, between Magnolia & Dale. Social dance classes will be offered for beginners and intermediates. Intermediate classes will be Wednesday from 7 to 8 for American and 8:30 to 10 p.m. for Latin dance. Beginners interested in learning new American dance routines can enroll in a class starting Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Beginners interested in Latin dances including the cha cha, tango and samba would do well to enroll in the class from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Classes in social dance will be held at the Fremont Jr. High School Gym. Pre-registration is necessary for all classes. Register at the Park and Recreation office. New location of office is 630 N. Los Angeles Street, corner N. Los Angeles and Wilhelmina. Those persons residing outside the Anaheim school districts will be required to pay double the established fee. Fans to Take Pics At New Ball Park Southland camera enthusiasts will have their first chance to photograph their favorite baseball players in beautiful new Chavez Ravine at Los Angeles Angels Camera Day, today. Shutter fans will be able to take as many shots as they desire on the playing field for thirty minutes prior to game time at 1:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the persons taking the best photographs, as judged by a group of professional photographers. Details of how to enter the contest will be explained the day of the game, just prior to 1 p.m. First prize is fifty dollars in cash. Other winners will receive Standard Oil Company gasoline books; a Kodak movie camera table. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. minority caucus who seek to make of this situation a pure political and partisan show, this is doubly unfortunate as it discolors the quality of the good work being done by the majority of those dedicated to this labor and disuades non-partisan support they would otherwise be able to solicit. Of course, the responsibility to protect the integrity of proven programs that meet the vital needs of the people of the State, and the challenge of the growth which continues to plague us will set high criteria in the critical approach that the Majority Party must maintain in carrying out their obligations, also. Both factions have at their core the desire to serve the best interest of California and if in this pursuit the Republican task force can effect an honest saving of the people's money, then as one Democrat, I would say blessings be on them. ANAHEIM MERCHANT ELPS MAINTAIN PUBLIC PARKS At the many fine recreation people of this community taxes paid by businesses students. This is why local interest in Anaheim's do. Each time you pay are helping to provide Prizes will be awarded to the persons taking the best photographs, as judged by a group of professional photographers. Details of how to enter the contest will be explained the day of the game, just prior to 1 p.m. First prize is fifty dollars in cash. Other winners will receive Standard Oil Company gasoline books; a Kodak movie camera from the Photomail Company: Kodak still cameras; and a $100 portrait sitting at Garrett-Howard Studios in Beverly Hills. Representatives of Photomail will be on hand to accept film to be processed from the fans and they will replace, free of charge, every roll of exposed film with a new roll to the customer. —Who pays for advertising? Nobody. It pays for itself. SANTA ANA 1416 N. MAIN STREET • SANTA ANA, 8101 STANTON AVENUE • BUENA PARK, OVER 17,000 H land to Celebrate Easter vintage Cars and Big Parade tuled to rise from the Disneyland Plaza Hub (weather permitting) at 3:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Vetern balloonists Peter Pellegrino and Francia Shields of the Balloon Club of America will be aboard. According to Pellegrino: "If everything goes right we should rise in free flight to about 2,000 feet. If the winds are right, we should stay aloft one or two hours. If we're lucky," he said, "we won't land in the ocean." The balloon is 30 feet in diameter, 50 feet high, and so far has made many successful flights. The annual Easter Parade in Disneyland is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ahead of the anticipated balloon ascension. Main Street, U.S.A., is the turn-of-the-century scene for the procession of antique autos with more than 200 riders and strollers dressed in the styles of early America. The parade will be led by the Disneyland Band, with the Barber Shop Quartet filling in along the sidelines and costumed rabbits riding the Park's Fire Engine and throwing Easter candy to the audience. Special Spring Vacation entainment in Disneyland daily this week, through Easter Sunday includes the Dapper Dans Quartet, French Comedy Coming to LA Announcement has been made by James A. Doolittle, general director of the Greek Theatre Association, that the famed Come-die Française will make its first Los Angeles appearance, August 17 through August 25, as part of the theatre's forthcoming 10th anniversary season. Moliere's classic 3 act ballet-comedy "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" with symphony orchestra, vocalists and dancers will be presented by the thespians. Joins Faculty The appointment of William E. Boyer as Associate Professor of Mathematics at Chapman College was announced today. He will join the Chapman faculty in September. save money... will loan Planning to buy, build, remodel or refinance your home Planning to buy, build, remodel or refinance your home? If so, Santa Ana Savings is ready, willing and able to assure you fast, local service plus expert appraising and home loan counseling. When your loan is completed, your easy monthly payments will be like rent...and will include both principal and interest. 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