anaheim-gazette 1962-09-12

California State Libary P. O. Box 2037 Sacramento 9, California City Official R Anaheir Established in 1870 ... Published Continuo Volun.e 91, Number 7 LAST MINUTE RUSH — Hundreds of students made a last minute rush to sign up for Fall classes yesterday, and high school counselors and registrars did a land-office business. Classes started yesterday in Anaheim’s five high schools, officials reported, with the minimum of graphed in the registration of students attempting to gain of the available vacancies are Texas Senator In Anaheim Appearance Next Friday More than 800 Orange Countians are expected to attend a Republican fund-raising dinner featuring Senator John Tower of Texas Friday, at Disneyland Hotel. Orange County address of Senator Tower will be the major appearance of the young, dynamic Texas conservative on a flying trip from Washington to the West. The $100-a-plate dinner is sponsored by the Orange County Republican Central Committee as a fund-raiser on behalf of GOP candidates seeking national and state offices. A social hour will precede dinner at 7:30 p.m. in the Embassy Room of Disneyland Hotel. Water Knott of Buena Park and Dr. David Nielsen of Newport Beach are co-chairmen of the dinner. Committee members include Mrs. Willis Clark of Rossmoor, Dr. Richard Hayden of Gar. Welcome addresses will be given by Anaheim Mayor Rex Coons. Barnes of Newport Beach. Anaheim YMCA members friends this week welcome Frank J. Sekeris to this city to his new position as boys’ gram secretary, according Richard W. Gay, ‘Y’ Preside. Sekeris, prior to this meeting as the general secretary of the Norwalk-La Mirada YMCA, he previously did youth work the Whittier YMCA. Born in Santa Ana he attended schools of that city including Santa Ana Junior College, studying at Orange Coast Ju College and Whittier College has directed camping and y programs. Commendation from both mer employing YMCA’s and Pacific Southwest Area YMCA for his work record were received by the Anaheim YMCA personnel committee, headed by Mrs. ter Warwick, Gay reported. GOP LEADER TO SPEAK— fund-raiser on behalf of GOP candidates seeking national and state offices. A social hour will precede dinner at 7:30 p.m. in the Embassy Room of Disneyland Hotel. Water Knott of Buena Park and Dr. David Nielsen of Newport Beach are co-chairmen of the dinner. Committee members include Mrs. Willis Clark of Rossmoor, Dr. Richard Hayden of Gar. Public Observance A public observance of the Constitution of the United States will be staged Friday by units of the Anaheim, Orange and Yorba Linda Masonic lodges, in cooperation with 22 local Legion posts. A parade and program at Pearson Park's Greek Theater will highlight the event. On hand will be officials and dignitaries from each of the participating cities. den Grove, Robert Stopher of Santa Ana and Robert Samuel 1,450,000,000 Pencils Used In U.S. In A Year! Nearly 1½ billion pencils, 8 per person; are user in the U. S. in a year. Their value is almost $35 million. Write a list of toys and other things you'd like to sell, then dial The Anaheim Gazette classified ad to bring in-the buyers. To place an ad call . . . “Tri-Action Ad Quarters” ANAHEIM GAZETTE PR 2-1800 Classified Today, Pages 6-7. GOP LEADER TO SPEAK—Senator John Tower of Texas, first Texas Republicans in the Senate since Reconstruction days, will address Orange County Republicans at a fund raising dinner September 14 in Disneyland Hotel. PUC Hears Plans To Acquire Dyke Property Thurs. Public hearings on the applications of Anaheim, Westminster and Garden Grove asking the California Public Utilities Commission to fix the just compensation by the cities for Dyke Water Company properties will be held tomorrow in Los Angeles. Hearings will be called in the New State Building, 107 South Broadway, by Commissioner Everett C. McKeage and PUC Examiner F. Everett Emerson, in the following order: Anaheim at 10 a.m., Westminster at 10:30 a.m. and Garden Grove at 11 a.m. Three cities have announced plans to acquire Dyke properties in and adjacent to their boundaries by condemnation and have petitioned the Commission to determine the fair value of the properties. Garden Grove seeks to acquire not only the part of the Dyke system within its boundaries, but also portions of the Dyke system in Stanton, Santa Ana and Orange. FIESTA FOR HANNA — An American resident this week they would celebrate Mexican Sunday with a fiesta at the 8530 Stanton Ave., in Buena P al Retires After 38eim Gazett published Continuously in Orange County's "Number One" City For 92 Years Anaheim, California, Wednesday, September 12, 1962 Vacation Anaheim Record School Signup Record School Signup Three fleeting months of care-free vacation time came to an end yesterday for more than 35,000 Anaheim youngsters as Fall semester schedules opened in this community. Some 15,000 pre-teen youngsters will be attending Anaheim’s elementary schools, according to Robert Shanks, district superintendent. However, he said, there will be no double sessions in any part of the district. Although some crowding will be experienced in the district, notably in the eastern portion of the city, present classroom space should prove adequate, he said. District board, at last night’s meeting, opened bids for a new school in this area. Construction is expected to begin immediately and the facility should be ready for occupancy within a year. High School With the opening of the new Ball Junior High School for Fall classes total high school district enrollment is expected to exceed 21,000, according to Paul Cook, superintendent of the Anaheim Union High School District. Early registration figures indicated that enrollment at the city’s five high schools would be: Anheim, 2,410; Magnolia, 1,779; Loara, 622; Savanna, 1,629; and Western, 2,637. Junior high school pre-registration shows: Brookhurst, 1,317; Orangeview, 1,100; Fremont, 1,300; Walker, 1,225; Crescent, 1,100; Trident, 1,240; Dale, 1,270; Oak, 1,105; Ball, 1,138; and Sycamore 1,400. CLOSES CAREER — Mheim’s finance director, 38-year career as a city she announced her retirement came to the city as deputy she was named to the and in 1956 became financial Anaheim YMCA Welcomes New Program Director Anaheim YMCA members and friends this week welcomed Frank J. Sekeris to this city and his new position as boys’ program secretary, according to Hard W. Gay, ‘Y’ President. Sekeris, prior to this month, served as the general secretary of the Norwalk-La Mirada YMCA. Previously did youth work at Whittier YMCA. Born in Santa Ana he attendedools of that city including Santa Ana Junior College, later flying at Orange Coast Junior College and Whittier College. He directed camping and youthgrams. Commissionation from both fore-employing YMCA’s and the Pacific Southwest Area YMCA this work record were received by Anaheim YMCA personnel committee, headed by Mrs. Fos-Warwick, Gay reported. He will direct YMCA boys program services and developments. FRANK SEKERIS ...‘Y’ Official Former President Harry S. man has added a tour of D land to his first visit to O County tomorrow, it was nounced today by Assembl FRANK SEKERIS ... 'Y' Official will direct YMCA boys program services and developments. STA FOR HANNA — Anaheim-area's Latin American residents this week announced that would celebrate Mexican Independence Day day with a fiesta at the Retail Clerks Hall, Stanton Ave., in Buena Park. Also to be honored at the festival will be Richard T. Hanna, congressional candidate. Shown above as they prepare tickets to the event are Joan Cernich, Laurice Mitchell and Joe O'Campo, chairman of the fiesta. Following D Former President Harry S. Truman has added a tour of Oakland to his first visit to O'Connor County tomorrow, it was announced today by Assemblies. Anaheim Man Heads County J.A. Program H. Charles Clitheroe, Athens Court, Anaheim, has named to head the Orange City District for the national J.A. Achievement program. Appointment was made at conclusion of a brief graduation ceremony for JA executive trainees in Burbank last week. Clitheroe will be responsible for the operation and management of the JA program in county. Married, and the father of children, Clitheroe is active Anaheim Y-Indian Guides in Little League. A graduate UCLA he was a teacher in Glendale Unified School District. Irish Minister Stud Growth of Anahe The Honorable Neil T. Blake minister for Local Government of Ireland, will tour Anaheim morrow afternoon as a part of state wide itinerary to study urban renewal and redevelopment programs. Irish party will consult development and planning agendas during its tour. Visit is in conjunction with a United Nations amance project on urban renewal Dublin, Ireland. 38-Year Term ette r 92 Years 1962 Entertainment Guide For America's 'HUB OF HAPPINESS' Home City Of DISNEYLAND Pay your Newshour copy 25¢ Per Month—Phone PR 2-1800 ion Ends For eim Youngsters CLOSES CAREER — Mrs. Bea Miller, Anaheim’s finance director, brought to an end her 88-year career as a city employee Friday when she announced her retirement. Mrs. Miller first came to the city as deputy city clerk in 1924. In 1934 she was named to the post-of city auditor and in 1956 became finance director. As finance director she was in complete charge of an annual $8,000,000 operation. Shown above with John Woodstra, of the accounting office, and Larry Runyon, data processing supervisor, she said that she would like to relax for a while and then travel. Former President Begins Tour Of State Following Disneyland Visit Tomorrow Former President Harry S. Trueman has added a tour of Disneyland to his first visit to Orange County tomorrow, it was announced today by Assemblyman Richard T. Hanna, democratic candidate for congress in the new 34th congressional district and Truman's host on his visit. Truman, who will tour Disneyland in the morning, is scheduled to make a major campaign address on behalf of Hanna's candidacy at a $5-a-plate noon lunch. Reece Ballard and William Danemeyer and will be open to the general public, Hanna said. Tickets for the Truman reception and luncheon may be purchased 'at Democratic headquarters throughout the county and at Central Labor Council headquarters in Santa Ana. Following Disneyland Visit Tomorrow Former President Harry S. Truman has added a tour of Disneyland to his first visit to Orange County tomorrow, it was announced today by Assemblyman Anaheim Man leads County's A. Program H. Charles Clitheroe, 8815 Orleans Court, Anaheim, has been named to head the Orange County District for the national Junior Achievement program. Appointment was made at the inclusion of a brief graduation ceremony for JA executive in Burbank last week. Clitheroe will be responsible for the operation and management of the JA program in the county. Married, and the father of six children, Clitheroe is active in Anaheim Y-Indian Guides and Little League. A graduate of LA he was a teacher in thewendale Unified School District. Rish Minister Studies growth of Anaheim The Honorable Neil T. Blaney, minister for Local Government Ireland, will tour Anaheim to borrow afternoon as a part of his state wide itinerary to study local loan renewal and redevelopment programs. Rish party will consult redevelopment and planning agencies bring its tour. Visit is in connection with a United Nations assistance project on urban renewal in Bblin, Ireland. Richard T. Hanna, democratic candidate for congress in the new 34th congressional district and Truman’s host on his visit. Truman, who will tour Disneyland in the morning, is scheduled to make a major campaign address on behalf of Hanna’s candidacy at a $5-a-plate noon luncheon sponsored by the 34th Congressional district organization in the Embassy Room of the Disneyland Hotel. Reception and luncheon for Truman will be co-sponsored by democratic state assembly candidate Reece Ballard and William Dannemeyer and will be open to the general public, Hanna said. Tickets for the Truman reception and luncheon may be purchased at Democratic headquarters throughout the county and at Central Labor Council headquarters in Santa Ana. Hanna headquarters are located 24.2962 West-Ball-Road, Anaheim; Ballard headquarters at 12550 Brookhurst, Garden Grove, and Dannemeyer headquarters at 1105 East Commonwealth, Fullerton. ANAHEIM at a Glance A 21-year old Anaheim woman required hospital treatment for injuries after she was attacked by two teenage thugs Sunday, Judith Kay Stout, 743 N. Los Angeles St., told police that she was accosted by the youths in a parking lot at 1776 W. Lincoln St., and was struck in the head by one of the boys when she began screaming. Several stitches were necessary to close the laceration caused by the blow. A 19-year old Anaheim youth is recovering today from a gunshot wound he received last week in the Los Padres National Forest. Tim Humphries, 2274 Falmouth, apparently shot himself in the leg with a heavy caliber rifle while on a deer hunting trip. He is under treatment at Palm Harbor Hospital. State funds will be used to install traffic signals, highway lighting and channelization at the intersection of the eastbound off-ramp of the Riverside Freeway and Brookhurst Ave. in Anaheim, and the westbound off-ramp and Brookhurst Ave. in Fullerton. Estimated cost of $33,000 for the project will be supplied from Highway Commission funds. Employees at Aeronutronic last week donated $168,433 to Orange and Los Angeles County charities. Allocated to Anaheim agencies was $1,133 to the Anaheim United Fund and $353 to the Anaheim chapter of the Red Cross.