anaheim-gazette 1962-05-24

UNITED FUND LEADERS — Leaders of Western Communities symbolizing united action by joining of hands are: (from left) B. W. Jordan, chairman of the Personnel committee Aanheim-Western Communities United Fund and committee members, Walter Camp, vice president James Whetmore, 1962 chair president of the Stanton Charl chairman 1962-63 Western Com Building Costs for Schools Totaled Up By JOHN A. MURDY, JR. California State Senator Some startling figures have been compiled on what it costs to build schools today. During an 11-year period, 1950-51 to 1960-61, the combined school districts in Orange County had a total capital outlay of $224,595,000. fornia had 4,000 school districts. Today there are 1,650. But 508 of these districts have less than 100 pupils in attendance, 181 with less than 26 pupils, 49 with less than 10. This is where unit cost is highest. Getting back to cost, where did all this money come from that totaled more than $224 million in built 31 schools to house 21 students. Without state funds, district would have only about schools existing today. Superendent O. A. Peters estimates that without state bond grades one through eight we have been on triple session in instances this year and quadple sessions by September 1962. By JOHN A. MURDY, JR. California State Senator Some startling figures have been compiled on what it costs to build schools today. During an 11-year period, 1950-51 to 1960-61, the combined school districts in Orange County had a total capital outlay of $224,595,000. Due to elimination and unification, the number of districts has not remained constant. Today there are 42 school districts in Orange County — eight high school districts, four unified districts, 27 elementary and three junior college districts. Incidentally, 40 years ago California had 4,000 school districts. Today there are 1,650. But 508 of these districts have less than 100 pupils in attendance, 181 with less than 26 pupils, 49 with less than 10. This is where unit cost is highest. Getting back to cost, where did all this money come from that totaled more than $224 million in 11 years? Federal support was 2 percent, state 30 percent, and local 68 percent throughout Orange County. The money built 174 new school plants, 200 additions, and had started construction on 32 new plants and 30 additions. It purchased 2,975 acres of land for school sites, 1,580 for elementary schools and 835 acres for high schools. Attendance Up 300 Per Cent By the way, average daily attendance during the same 11-year period increased 336 percent in Orange County alone. Let's look at just one district—Garden Grove Elementary School District. An impoverished district, it looked to state aid as a necessity even after expending the maximum in bonded indebtedness permitted by state law — 5 percent of the assessed valuation. Since 1582 Garden Grove Elementary School District has received and expended $21,725,000 in state bond aid from the local allocations board, of which I am now vice chairman. During that same period the local district contributed $4,995,000 in bond funds. But if state funds had not been available the tax rate would have been close to $4 per $100 assessed valuation, a tidy little sum on the tax bill itself. State Aid Helps But with the help of state bond money, the school district has built 31 schools to house 21,725 students. Without state funds, district would have only about 8 schools existing today. Superintendent O. A. Peters estimates that without state bond grades one through eight would have been on triple session in instances this year and quadruple sessions by September 1962. Most other districts in the population boom area are in the sea boat, while some have a broad and wealthier tax base due to dustry and have not yet felt the pinch. But look at the Garden Grove and Anaheim High School Districts for a broader picture of the problem. During the same 11-year period average daily attendance increased $25 percent in the high schools and elementary schools within their common boundaries. $95.4 Million Spent The capital outlay from 1950-51 to 1960-61 was $95,427,000. Federal support was 2 percent, state support 46 percent and local support 52 percent. The funds built 83 new school plants, 69 additions, and started construction on 18 new plants and 14 additions. The more than $95 million also helped to purchase 1,360 acres of land for school sites, 760 acres for elementary schools, 280 for intermediate and junior high schools and 320 for high schools. Land Value Skyrockets Take a look at how land values have increased in these two high school district areas. In 1950 a acre of land cost the school district $1,700. In 1955 an acre cost an average of $4,500. Last year the average cost of one acre in the Garden Grove-Anaheim area was $16,000. Education is getting costly too, the cost doubling for student learning in the past 10 years. By 1970 it will cost the average student a minimum of $16,000 to go through a four-year college course, to say nothing of the cost to run the college he attends. Frank Buzz (Chef Buzzy) and Jerry Jeli (Master Salad Chef) GIVE YOU THE RED CARPET TREATMENT Old Country Kitchen 2610 La Palma (at Magnolia) Anaheim COMPLETE BUFFET LUNCHEONS & DINNERS ENTREE ★ PRIME ROAST BEEF ★ BAKED HAM ★ ROAST TURKEY ★ BROILED HALIBUT ★ Choice Dinner Steak ★ Buzzy's Baked Chicken ★ French Fried Jumbo Shrimp $1.50 to $1.95 Served With Choice of ... Three Salads (14 to choose from) Vegetable, Potato and Coffee ... Buzzy's Home Baked Buttermilk Bread with gobs of country butter— CHILDREN'S PLATES — 95¢ Open Seven Days a Week 11 a.m. 'til 9 p.m. "Children are Always Welcome and Buzzy will Wash the Dishes!" ANAHEIM GAZETTE—3 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Thursday, May 24, 1962 Let's Go Fishing The anchovy is the primary forage fish for yellowtail, barracuda, albacore, bonito, bass and other game fish, which are the key sport fishing in Southern California. And with the population explosion in California and a shortened work week just around the corner, the anchovy is going to be subjected to a heavier fishery for bait purposes as more and more persons take to the deep sea party boats for their recreation. And now on top of this comes a request from four northern canaries to take 10,000 tons of anchovies for reduction to meal. And if the State Fish and Game Commission approves these requests a precedent would be set which would probably allow the 10 reduction plants in the Southland to file for similar permits. The three top sportsmen's organizations, Ocean Fish Protective Assn., Southern Council of Conservative Clubs and State Wildlife Federation are vigorously opposed to the commission breaking a longstanding policy by allowing the taking of anchovies for reduction. The commission meets again on May 25 in Los Angeles to consider the anchovy permit. Sportsmen are urged to write the form. Youth Into The Anaheim Youth Symposium had hoped to send off its outstanding artists at Idyllwild Music School this mer, has reportedly run trouble — financially, that The 59-member symposium sponsored by the Anaheim and Recreation Department counted on various organizers and businesses throughout the city to help in providing scholarships for a few group, but so far the reevaluation has not been favorable. The Idyllwild School, regarded as one of the finest music tutes in the country, opened doors to the high school phony orchestra and co-band members Aug. 12. Robert Reynolds, one of coordinators of the local phony, commending on the said, "It would be nice if you youngsters get the funity to further their training Idyllwild. Not only would it wonderful musical experience them, but they would have chance to play with California most gifted young musicians. The conductors of the phony orchestra and band Ralph Matesky, director of interment music at USC, and Amy Desiderio, assistant director of music at the Southern California University campus. Those not familiar with Idyllwild's summer session, school's program is geared towards the outstanding high school students. Bank Employes Feted at Club More than 90 employees of the Orange County regional head office of Union Bank and their guests were feted, at a dinner dance given by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Tweedt at the Balboa Bay Club last Saturday. Tweedt is regional vice president of the bank. The occasion honored the staff for its accomplishments in aiding the bank to achieve outstanding results during its first year of operation in Orange County. Navy Mothers Install Officers at Lovelock The three top sportsmen's organizations, Ocean Fish Protective Assn., Southern Council of Conservative Clubs and State Wildlife Federation are vigorously opposed to the commission breaking a longstanding policy by allowing the taking of anchovies for reduction. The commission meets again on May 25 in Los Angeles to consider the anchovy permit. Sportsmen are urged to write the commission at 722 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, and protest granting of any permits for reduction. Remember that over-fishing by commercial interests led to almost total destruction of the sardine fishery along our coast. We must do everything necessary to protect the anchovy from the same fate. Yellowtail and barracuda are sharing the deep sea spotlight. Catalina and San Clemente Islands are offering up the best catches of yellows to 23 lbs. with Huntington Flats still the best for barracuda up to 11 lbs. Bass fishing at Catalina is just short of spectacular, with limits of the fighters being brought back by almost every fisherman. Big bonito have also come back to the chewing gum island and Frank Remley of Balboa fishing from the Frontier out of Balboa Pavilion Thursday, boated a beauty that weighed 11 lbs. 8 oz. During the past week 495 anglers out of Balboa Pavilion-Seasport Landing caught 1415 barracuda; 239 bonito; 23 yellowtail; 3895 bass; four white seabass; and 234 halibut. FISHING FACT — Young halibut start life quite normally, with one eye on each side of the head. But as they begin to swim and rest on one side, one eye begins to migrate until both are on the upper side of the head. Benefits Top Three Million $3,535,797 is paid monthly in social security benefits in Orange County to more than 51,000 persons according to Ralph A. Dill. Navy Mothers Install Officers at Luncheon In an installation ceremony of the Anaheim Navy Mothers Club 841 retiring commander Mrs. Vearl C. Royer presented the gavel to Mrs. Mel Reynolds, recently elected to that office. Members, guests and dignitaries gathered at O'Garrity's Dinner House for the ceremony and luncheon. Mrs. George Hartzheim was installing officer, Mrs. Margaret Vincent, installing adjutant, Mrs. Emma Heckman, installing marshall and Mrs. Mahalie Bush, installing chaplain. Also seated were Mrs. Lucille Wade, first vice-commander; Mrs. Audrie Royer, adjutant; Lois Reeves, assistant adjutant; Ruth Shoenfeld, finance officer. Benefits Top Three Million $3,535,797 is paid monthly in social security benefits in Orange County to more than 51,000 persons, according to Ralph A. Dillman district manager of the Santa Ana Social Security Office. This is an increase of about 20 per cent over last year's figures. While the benefits are intended primarily for the beneficiaries' economic security, they help business in the community generally. Most of the money is spent immediately for food, clothing, and other necessities. TOO HEAVY? Make that obesity support Doc prescribed an OTC support Anaheim Surgical Supports 124 E. Lincoln KE S-7506 Vote June 5 — Elect SELIM H. FRANKLIN ASSEMBLYMAN 18 Years of Outstanding Service in Orange County's 71st Assembly District The Only Republican Candidate Endorsed By The Republican Research Committee! Beware of Pretended Claims of This Endorsement ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES! "A man who has done things is a man who can get things done" Franklin For Assembly Committee — Dora Hill, Chairman Larry Templeton, Treasurer—1786 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa Youth Symphony Runs Into Financial Fix The Anaheim Youth Symphony, which had hoped to send a few of its outstanding artists to the Yyllwild Music School this summer, has reportedly run into trouble — financially, that is. The 59-member symphony, sponsored by the Anaheim Park and Recreation Department had hunted on various organizations and businesses throughout the City to help in providing part scholarships for a few of the group, but so far the response has not been favorable. The Yyllwild School, regarded one of the finest music institutes in the country, opens its doors to the high school symphony orchestra and concert and members Aug. 12. Robert Reynolds, one of the coordinators of the local symphony, commending on the school sid. "It would be nice if a few your youngsters get the opportunity to further their training at Yyllwild. Not only would it be a wonderful musical experience for them, but they would have the chance to play with California's most gifted young musicians." The conductors of the symphony orchestra and band are Alph Matesky, director of instrumental music at USC, and Antho-Desiderio, assistant director music at the Southern Califor-University campus. Those not familiar with Yyllwild's summer session, this pool's program is geared for outstanding high school symmons at Yyllwild. Even musicians as young as 12 years of age are invited to the two-week session. And according to Reynolds, "we have a few in this age group that have the ability and talent to join this select group." Reynolds stated that the symphony doesn't have too many potential candidates but "we do have some who are quite talented, and a part scholarship would be well received by those deserving youngsters." It was through the efforts of the Park and Recreation Department, along with Robert Reynolds and Rick Marino, that the symphony came into being. They started with 28 members back in 1959 and recently celebrated their third birthday in the city. Award-wise, the city's youth symphony has done quite well for themselves. They were one of the few in the 90 bands to compete in the District's last March to receive a rating of "excellent" and one month later picked up the same rating at the California State Regionals. Reynolds said that "we don't expect to get full scholarships for all of them. We would send only a select few. The youth symphony members will gladly pay one-half of their way in order to get the advantage of the fine instruction at Yyllwild." As one individual said, "The youth symphony has given the city their best. They have given hundreds of hours in helping bring musical recognition to their schools and Anaheim." He added, "Is there anyone among us who would not receive a bit of enjoyment in helping developing these young artists?" Annual Anaheim Y Camp at Oceola Set This Weekend The annual Anaheim YMCA Work Camp at Y Camp Osceola in the Barton Flats section of the San Bernardino Mountains will be held this week-end, according to A. L. Mahoney, Camp Facilities chairman, reported. Y workers from Y Indian Guide tribes, committees and other Y groups, many with families will begin arriving at the mountain camp Friday evening. Many projects to ready Camp Osceola for the summer season are planned, including painting cabins, extending electrical lines, insulating a staff building and carpentry repair. Progress on a new staff boys' lodge and road surfacing were reported by Mahoney. The conductors of the symphony orchestra and band are Alph Matesky, director of instrumental music at USC, and Antho-Desiderio, assistant director of music at the Southern Califor-University campus. Those not familiar with all wild's summer session, this cool's program is geared for outstanding high school symphony, orchestra and concert members throughout South-California. Assignments to orchestra and/or the band made on the basis of audiometric readings. Guide tribes, committees and other Y groups, many with families will begin arriving at the mountain camp Friday evening. Many projects to ready Camp Osceola for the summer season are planned, including painting cabins, extending electrical lines, insulating a staff building and carpentry repair. Progress on a new staff boys' lodge and road surfacing were reported by Mahoney. Youth from Anaheim, Magnolia, Savanna, Cypress, Dairyland, and Los Alamitos-Rossmoor will attend during five summer camp periods. Tire Retreading 8 HOUR SERVICE All Work Guaranteed Shipkey-Pearson 420 W. Center St.—Anaheim KE 5-1167 — KE 5-1168 We Give S&H Green Stamps GOODYEAR TIRES Rr 16 2/3 KILOWATTHOURS J3S 100 cl 240 v 3 w 24201251 TA 15 Kh 6 207-99020 TIME CLOCK ...for more than thirty electric "servants" who work for you at an hourly cost 21% lower than in 1939 See those hands up there? They measure the kilowatt hours of electricity it takes to run the more than thirty electric appliances that serve the average California family. (A kilowatt hour of electricity will keep a 100-watt bulb lighted for 10 hours.) What's so remarkable about a kilowatt hour? Nothing, unless you care how much you spend for things, as most of us do. The average cost of electricity per kilowatt hour for Edison residential customers is 21% lower than in 1939. Sure, your electric bill is higher now. That's because you are using more than twice as much electricity as you were in 1939. But your average cost per kilowatt hour is 21% lower. The reason: more efficient methods of producing and delivering electricity, plus greater usage, have lowered your unit cost. The electric industry continues to lead in the research to find new ways to produce and use electricity. And logically so. Electricity is our business. This research will continue to increase our efficiencies. As it does, Edison will continue to bring you an abundant, dependable supply of electricity at the lowest possible rates. SCE Southern California Edison Company Watch "Science in Action" Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Channel 4