anaheim-gazette 1962-05-03

California State Library P. O. Box 2037 Sacramento 9, California Schools, Civic Le By FRANK EVANS If the example of the Teen-Age Club of the Anaheim Park and Recreation Department could be regarded as any indication of future leaders — then this city should have some outstanding citizens within the next decade. To the 1700 cuads who make up the club, the organization has become a symbol of "leadership" and "cooperation." While the club itself is primarily a social group it is noted by the eight advisors who supervise the youngsters that "the members themselves are profiting by the exchange of friendships and ideas within the organization." The club is made up of 7th, 8th and 9th grade students in the Anaheim school district. There is a total of 11,533 students listed in the eight junior high schools with over 15 percent of them registered with the Park and Recreation activity. The TASC (Teen-Age Social Club) started its membership drive on December 2, 1960, and before the year ended over 350 had joined the club. It was from the heads of the Park and Recreation Department that TASC came into being. It took three years of planning prior to this time there were "malt" shops where the teenagers could gather — no recreation center opened to accommodate them. W. B. Stronach, Jr., director of the Park and Recreation Department, said, "It would have been impossible to put such a program forward if it hadn't been for cooperation of Superintendent Schools, Paul Cook, the school Board — and especially the parents." The primary aim at this time according to Superintendent Recreation, Lloyd Trapp, was Anaheim Established in 1870 ... Published Continuous Volume 90, Number 48 California-Born Opera Singer Set for Final Marni Nixon, native born Cali- by Tchaikovsky, excerpts from California-Born Opera Singer Set for Final Marni Nixon, native born Californian, opera and concert singer will appear as featured soloist with the Anaheim Symphony Orchestra in the final concert of the season on Saturday, May 12. Best known as the recording star of Anna in the "King and I", Miss Nixon will be singing numbers in the lighter vein which she has recorded for both Capitol and Columbia Records. She will also sing arias by Mozart and Bizet which have brought her such high praise from music critics as "limpid tone and artful phrasing." The Gala Concert on May 12 with Eugene Ober conducting the Anaheim Symphony Orchestra of 75 musicians, will emphasize several of the most melodious numbers of the symphonic repertoire: "Overture to Die Meistersinger" by Wagner, "Capriccio Italian" Young GOP Meet Anaheim Young Republicans will hold a reception for 50 new members Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at the Charter House Hotel, according to Mrs. Robert Johnson, chairman. Dick Hanna Given UCLA Alumni Award The UCLA Law Alumni Assn. has conferred its UCLA Law Alumnus of the Year award on assemblyman Richard T. Hanna. Presentation was made Saturday, April 28, at the associations Law Day Dinner-Dance by Dean Richard T. Maxwell. This is the first time the award has been presented and it is expected that it will be made annually. It is given to the UCLA law alumnus who has most distinguished himself in service to his profession and community. Hanna, who resides in Fullerton with his wife and three children, represents the 75th Disc Savanna Sets Open House Savanna High School will host its first "Open House" today, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Savanna is the newest high school in the Anaheim Union High School District. The open house will be held in conjunction with Public Schools Week in the United States. A special feature of the opening assembly at 7:30 p.m. will be a panorama of school life in the form of a parade. The Rebel band will lead off the event and various school groups will participate. This activity is slated for the boy's gym. The setting then moves to the classroom areas where special exhibits will be held. Savanna High is located across Gilbert St. from the Anaheim golf ORANGE SPOTLIGHT BY BOB ABBORENO How do you describe opposing emotions in a few words without resorting to bromides? That's my problem this week in relating our reactions to the sneak preview of the new Movieland Wax Museum, Beach Blvd., Buena Park, last Friday afternoon. In many ways, we were very much disappointed, probably because we expected too much. Yet, there were many things that had rays two companions, one our Managing Editor, a hard-eyed practical professional journalist and the other, our dedicated Women's Editor, ooking and aahing. And I must admit, my particular reactions were not too different from theirs. There was no denying that the impressive structure housing Allen H. Parkinson's brainchild was every bit of that — impressive. Equally impressive was the speed in which they put up the building, a matter of approximately 60 days. Our Women's Editor, the eternal female,' as we refer to her around the office, lived up to expectations by first showing concern for the crystal chandeliers hanging from the marque as we went in. Listening to their tinkling music, she wondered what effect a Santana wind might have on them. We discovered later, the management was wondering the same thing. Once inside, after a brief indoctrination by the public relations staff of Ty Jurras and as (Please Turn to Page Four) Thomas Douglas To Speak at C of C Meeting Thomas P. Douglas, soon to tire after 24 years as director of Orange County's Department of Social Welfare, will be the principal speaker at a General Mbership Meeting of the Association Chambers of Commerce of Orange County to be held Wednesday day evening, May 16 at the Newport Beach Grille C. Peoples, the new well-chief, will also be introduced to say a few words to the membership and their friends. Speaking on the subject "I Must Be Sana Claus" (authorized on $1 billion of taxpayers' money), Douglas, outspoken, hale hearty at 70 years of age said he is retiring at this time only because it is mandatory under the County's present retirement system. According to Jack Allen, program chairman, "All Association Chamber members, their guild and the public are invited to hear Douglas." Evic Leaders Hail Teen three years of planning. For this time there were no shops where the teen could gather—no recreation center opened to accommodate them. B. Stronach, Jr., director of Park and Recreation Department said, "It would have been possible to put such a program if it hadn't been for the orientation of Superintendent of Schools, Paul Cook, the school — and especially the parish primary aim at this time, leading to Superintendent of Education, Lloyd Trapp, was to comment on its growth since its conception 15 months ago. Roberts said, "We feel that the club does provide that social atmosphere that is needed for youngsters at this age. We are proud of their taking control from their president down to the members. They select their own officers and coordinate their program with their own advisor." Roberts also added that, "they have their own council for selecting various trips and tours as well as taking legal action within the group, if such a case presented itself." The eight advisers selected for the club are all teachers in the Anaheim area. They are: Bill Baca, Walker; Stuart Nielsen, Sycamore; Vero Stubblefield, Dale; Ron Cohen, Trident; Ed McClure, Brookhurst; Lee Phelps, Crescent; Johnny Sowers, Fremont; and Gil Luna, Dale. Teen Coordinator, Ed Alfaro, a teacher at Dale, said, "We who are advisors in the organization are proud of the conduct of young men and women. The ents themselves have nothing praise for the club. Even principals of the school did are 100 per cent behind the gram." It was found that the teen-who make up the club are age and above average students in school. "That's right," said faro. "We can say that we never had one bit of trouble—the members. The teen-have to maintain a good schic tic average in school, other the parents force them to c their membership." Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 3, 1962 Council Reach OC Property Owners Set Annual Meet The 4th annual Orange County Property Owners Association dance will be held tomorrow at the Garden Grove World Civic Clubhouse, according to Herb Eggett, association dentist. The association, which membership from every community within the county, has sued an open invitation to potential candidates to appear and introduced. "Although we certainly are a political organization, we maintained that home should be given every chance meet and talk to the county clerical candidates," Eggett. The dance, featuring Dick and his Orchestra will begin at 8:30 p.m. Donation admission sets of $1.50 will be available the door. Miss Universe Deadline Near For City Gals Deadline for entering the Universe Beauty Pageant Saturday, warns Dr. Leon Stallone, president of the CITY CLERK — 18-year-old Kathy Dahlright) is still several years off from being fied as city clerk, but Tuesday, she was the Anaheim City Clerk, Dene Williams, (left) counterpart as part of the Anaheim Elks-City Of Anaheim Youth In Government Day. The Western High School senior plans to major in psychology at UCLA following graduation. (Gazette Photo) Thomas Douglas Speak at F C Meeting Thomas P. Douglas, soon to reafter 24 years as director of age County's Department of I Welfare, will be the prinspeaker at a General Memhip Meeting of the Associated members of Commerce of OrCounty to be held Wednesvening, May 16 at the Newer Inn, Newport Beach. GranC. Peoples, the new welfare will also be introduced and few words to the memberand their friends. Breaking on the subject "I Must anna Claus" (authorized over million of taxpayers' money), Las, outspoken, hale and at 70 years of age has he is retiring at this time because it is mandatory unthe County's present retireesystem. According to Jack Allen, prochairman, "All Associated member members, their guests the public are invited to hear Las. QUEEN CONTESTANT — Pretty Donna Crowe, Western High graduate, presents perfect picture as candidate for Miss Charter Mouse Hotel beauty contest. Deadline for entries is Saturday. Miss Universe Deadline Near For City Gals Deadline for entering the Universe Beauty Pageant, Saturday, warns Dr. Leon Stallcup, president of the fornia Beauty Pageant. Winner of the May 18-19 Charter House Hotel copany will be entered in the Jun22 Miss California contestion Los Angeles. Orange County girls urged to contact Her Mater Enterprises at 1700 S. HaiBlvd., Anaheim, for further formation. Western Junior Wins Treasure Of Year Award Robert Raisig, Jr., 17, aat Western High School in heim has been named Achievement "Treasurer o' Year" by the Los Angeles ter. National Association countants, according to a nouncement made this week. Kenneth M. Sime, president accountants' organization. Raisig, treasurer of JA Company counselled by netics Division of North Amviation, Inc., won the hoocompetition with treasurer 151 other JA companies in ern California. They were judged by a team on such things as accedance and completeness of monthdits, knowledge of accounting general business ability. Teen-Age Club was found that the teenagers make up the club are averaged above average students in school. "That's right," said Alberto. "We can say that we have ever had one bit of trouble from members. The teenagers need to maintain a good scholastic average in school, otherwise parents force them to cancel membership." An interesting note concerning their dances is that an attendance list is maintained by the chaperons. All students must check in at every function and following the dance, the youngsters are checked off as their parents arrive to take them home. Other social events on their calendar include hay rides, picnics, and snow trips to Big Bear. They have also journeyed to Hollywood, Pebble Beach, San Diego and San Bernardino. The purpose of the organization, according to Roberts, is "to help teen-agents have wholesome fun and to aid youth in individual personal growth. We also encourage creative use of their leisure time to develop leadership and to promote good citizenship." Meanwhile Chief of Police, Mark A. Stephenson, said, "The Park and Recreation Department should be complimented on their fine program for the teen-agents in this area. The club has been no problem to us in any way." The club has been averaging close to 50 new members a month and should hit the 2000 mark by December 1962 — an increase of 1650 since they opened its doors back in 1960. Entertainment Guide For America's 'HUB OF HAPPINESS' Home City Of DISNEYLAND 25¢ Per Month—Phone PR 2-1800 Council Makes Far Reaching Decisions Council Makes Far Reaching Decisions DC Property Owners Set Annual Meet The 4th annual Orange County Property Owners Association once will be held tomorrow night at the Garden Grove Women's Clubhouse, according to W. Erb Eggett, association president. The association, which lists membership from every community within the county, has issued an open invitation to politic candidates to appear and be produced. Although we certainly are not political organization, we have maintained that homeowners would be given every chance to meet and talk to the county's political candidates," Eggett said. The dance, featuring Dick Cole and his Orchestra will begin at 10 p.m. Donation admission ticketing $1.50 will be available at door. Miss Universe Deadline Near For City Gals Deadline for entering the Miss universe Beauty Pageant is Saturday, warns Dr. Leonard. By R. H. (BOB) ABBORENO Gazette News Editor Denial of a variance to construct a 2-story professional office building on the south side of Katella, between Harbor and Haster. Approval of a conditional use permit to Ardmore Development Company to construct a planned apartment unit. Refusal to concur with the City Library Board's nomination of Los Angeles architect Joe Jordan to design the new branch library at Euclid and Palm Lane, and Unanimous refusal to accept the courtesy resignation of the City Urban Renewal Committee, were among the major actions taken by the Anaheim City Council, Tuesday, having far-reaching effects on the City's future. Spearheaded by Vice-Mayor Odra (Chuck) Chandler, councilman backed up the proposed General Plan's long range reservation of the Disneyland area for Anaheim's entertainment community, when they turned back a request for a variance requested by Dietrich LeBeau Development Company to construct a 2-story professional office building within the Disneyland scope. The building was intended to house an insurance agency. Chandler and city councilmen felt approval of the building would leave open requests by other firms for similar construction. Members of the City Planning Commission and Planning Department applauded the council's decision. Ardmore Construction Company was given the green light to go ahead with their $9 million, 446 apartment unit development, 100 feet from Catalpa Av., bounded on the east by Chippewa St., the south by the Orange County Flood Control Channel and the south housing developments which did not conform to the one dwelling unit per 7,200 sq. ft., ruling abstained from voting on the measure. Last week, he opposed passage of the Lehmer development calling for 74 units on 13.85 acres. The city councilmen unanimously refused the resignation of the City Urban Renewal Committee, offered by its chairman Harry Horn, and urged the committee to return to its task with a vote of confidence and appreciation for past efforts. The resignation was a courtesy gesture offered to the new council. The committee, consisting of James Morris, Leon Henderson, Morris Martenet, Jay DeDapper, as well as Horn, was originally put in office by a previous council. Horn expressed his admiration for the quality and capabilities of city employees who have worked with the committee in compiling information for the Urban Renewal study, and stated that in relation to other cities, Anaheim was in excellent shape as far as urban renewal is concerned. Mayor Rector (Rex) Coons and Vice Mayor Chandler turned back the Library Board's nomination of architect for the new branch library slated for Euclid and Palm Lane, on the grounds that Joe Jordan, the Board's choice, was from Los Angeles and that many competent local architects in comparable price ranges are available in Anaheim. In turning back Jordan, the council made clear its preference of local professional men and firms for the assignment of all city jobs whenever skill and price are comparable. Miss Universe Deadline Near For City Gals Deadline for entering the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant is Saturday, warns Dr. Leonard Calcup, president of the California Beauty Pageant. Winner of the May 18-19 Miss Charter House Hotel contest will be entered in the June 18-19 Miss California contest in Los Angeles. Orange County girls are urged to contact Her Majesty enterprises at 1700 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, for further information. Ardmore Construction Company was given the green light to go ahead with their $9 million, 446 apartment unit development, 100 feet from Catalpa Av., bounded on the east by Chippewa St., the south by the Orange County Flood Control Channel and the southwest by the Santa Ana Freeway. Passage of the development came in the face of strong opposition from residents in the area and possibly future overcrowding problems at the nearby John Marshall School. It was also the second planned unit development passed in the past two weeks. Councilman A. H. Schutte, long vocal in his opposition to any Readings Set for 'The Little Hut' "The Little Hut," a three-act comedy, will be The Marquee Theatre's next production. Roy Peterson will direct. Readings will be held Monday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ebell Club in Santa Ana. The cast will include three men from 25 to 40 years of age, and one woman between 25 and 40. Western Junior Wins Treasurer Of Year Award Robert Raisig, Jr., 17, a junior Western High School in Anaheim has been named Junior Achievement "Treasurer of the year" by the Los Angeles Chaparral National Association of Accountants, according to an announcement made this week by Kenneth M. Sime, president of the accountants' organization. Raisig, treasurer of Jadco, a Company counselled by Autotics Division of North American aviation, Inc., won the honor in competition with treasurers from 11 other JA companies in Southern California. They were judged by an NAA team on such things as accuracy and completeness of monthly auctions, knowledge of accounting, and general business ability. ANAHEIM at a Glance West-side residents can expect to get relief from the 'fly menace' in the future. The City Attorney's office has drafted a proposed amendment to the present fly control ordinance which is expected to put real 'teeth' in the penalty clause. Anaheim loses one of its guiding lights of the past several years of explosive development, when Bill Stronach, Parks and Recreation Director, leaves June 27. The City Council accepted Stronach's resignation with regrets, Tuesday, and voted to write him a letter of appreciation. Stronach resigned to take a top flight position with the Parks and Recreation Department at Lenoir, N.C. Dick Alexander, manager of the Branding Iron Restaurant, Harbor Blvd., was granted a permit for a dinner-dancing establishment at the Disneyland area restaurant. Anaheim's trash container revision program received another postponement. I. B. Dixon was awarded the contract-work order for installation of water transmission unit 2A-Jefferson St. from intersection La Palma Ave. and LaPalma Ave., on his low bid of $61,886.10.