anaheim-gazette 1962-09-26

California State Library P. O. Box 2037 Sacramento 9, California Anahein Established in 1870 ... Published Continuously Volume 91, Number 7 Mayor Outlines At Chamber Of SPECIAL PROGRAM — Anaheim this week launched a special fun the four-year-old-or-less bracket. ing, singing, dancing and craft Tuesday's opening class answer to the group introduces herself to was initiated this year for the f Anaheim Attor Bureau For Ch Attorney Rober W. MacMahon of Anaheim this week was named chairman of the speakers bureau in the Orange County drive to elect Mayor George Christopher of San Francisco lieutenant governor. His appointment was announced by Harry S. Rinker chairman of the county Christopher committee. A 1956 graduate of the Unisity of California Law School in Berkeley MacMahon has practiced here for nearly three years Fall First Aid Schedule Announced By Red Cross Anaheim Chapter of the American Red Cross has announced its new fall schedule of standard first aid classes. "An almost continual teaching program between now and Christmas will be available to the public". Robert Brunot, first aid chairman, revealed. He met with first aid instructors this week at the chapter house to set up these classes and to discuss additional first aid activities. Following evening classes are scheduled: September 20 to October 18 on Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:30 at Sycamore Junior High School, Roy Wade, instructor; October 1 to October 29, Mondays, 7 to 9:30, Anaheim High School, William Chambers, instructor; October 23 to November 20, Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30, Trident Junior High School, Mrs. Charlotte Dugan, instructor. A day class will be held on Tuesdays, October 2 to October 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Fire Station No. 2, Crescent and Brookhurst, Mrs. Wanda Hayton, instructor. No previous Red Cross first aid training is required. Anyone 18 years of age and over is eligible to enroll. Brunot also stated that persons who hold standard first aid cards and wish to take an advanced course are asked to telephone Red Cross headquarters at Prospect 4-3782. Advanced classes will also be scheduled. Chapter Chairman Robert Powell is currently teaching an accelerated instructors' training. State Allocates Funds The California Highway Commission this week allocated $11,400 as it's share of proposed signalization and highway lighting at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and Muller St. in Anaheim. Estimated cost of the project is $17,600. City of Anaheim will pay balance of the project's cost. Allocation was part of a $46,600 course for the purpose of certifying new instructors and refreshing those who need an updating of skills. Registration for this class will close Wednesday night, Sept. 19. Attending the special first aid meeting with Brunot was William Blau, Safety Service field representative of the western area of Red Cross. Blau discussed the role of Red Cross in the Civil Defense Medical self-help program. eim Gazette ed Continuously in Orange County's "Number One" City For 92 Years Anaheim, California, Wednesday, September 26, 1962 lines Current City Of Commerce Boar $12,000 Savings To Taxpayers In City Projects A savings of more than $12,000 for Anaheim taxpayers was not ed last week when the Board of Supervisors approved three street improvements. Board approved final reports from the city on the widening of East St. Between Riverside Freeway and La Palma Ave, at a final cost of $11,131 over the period. Water F Renewa Listed A City officials late last week ou lined current projects undertal en by the community and report ed on the progress of key negi tiations. City Projects A savings of more than $12,000 for Anaheim taxpayers was noted last week when the Board of Supervisors approved three street improvements. Board approved final reports from the city on the widening of East St. Between Riverside Freeway and La Palma Ave. at a final cost of $11,131 over the earlier estimated $13,155; a report on the finished work on Ball Road between Beach Blvd. and Sherill St. with the originally estimated cost of $14,000 reduced to $9,700; and a third project on Magnolia Ave. between Crescent Ave. and Lincoln at a cost of $16,675 under the first estimate of $21,700. Deadly Beads Found In Area A collection of foreign grown beans, used in stringing ornamental beads, has been found in an Anaheim hobby shop and have been classified as "deadly poisonous". Authorities reported that they feared that hundred of the poisonous Jequirity beans, which are used as dress decorations, may be in the hands of local residents. Jequirity bean were described as being less than a quarter inch in length and resemble a red ladybug. Black stem of the bean looks like the head of the insect. Post Office Construction Starts Here Opening o Anaheim's new half-million dollar postoffice, currently under construction near the intersection of Loara St. and Crescent Ave., has been slated for mid-1963, it was reported yesterday by Postmaster Marshall McFee. The 41,000 square foot building will be built of Palos Verdes stone and glass and will have a canopy entrance to shelter the front of the building. Structure will feature six auditorium spaces. ROBT MACMAHON ... Leads Campaign Allocates Fund For Signals California Highway Commission week allocated $11, share of proposed sign and highway lighting at section of Lincoln Ave. St. in Anaheim. Red cost of the project is city of Anaheim will pay the project's cost. On was part of a $46,600 fund set aside by the Commission for projects in Los Angeles, Orange and Alameda counties. Eight-Page Section In Today's Gazette Shows CMA Bargains The Anaheim Gazette his week welcomed a new addition to its growing family of avertisers. Consumer's Mart of America, the nation's largest discount department store, returns this week with eight pages of outstanding bargains, especially discounted for Gazette readers. CMA's merchandising policy of selling quality goods at low discounted prices has insured its place as one of the city's most popular shopping areas. Young Adults Spend 50 Million Dollars A Year On Clothing Co-Ed Magazine reports its subscribers spend 50 million a year on clothing, and only 2% of this group do not select their own clothing. Check your closets for the still-good clothing you no longer wear, and let a far-reaching Classified ad *ell it to cash buyers. It's so easy and inexpensive to put Classified ads to work for you. A courteous ad writer will start your result-getting ad today. To place an ad call ... "TRI-ACTION Ad-quarters" ANAHEIM GAZETTE PR 2-1800 Clasified Today, Page Anaheim Duo Win Chapman College Entrance Honors Kathryn Joy Clark and Victor Andrew Maddox, both of Anaheim, were two of this year's recipients of Honors At Entrance awarded to beginning freshmen at Chapman College for outstanding high school scholastic records. They received certificates at a special Honors Convocation held last week, and were addressed by Dr. Elon Hildreth, vice president and dean of the college. Eighteen freshmen received the award. Gazette's Advertis ette LIBRARY 2 Years October 26, 1962 Pay your Newsboy only 25¢ Per Month—Phone PR 2-1800 City Problems Board Meeting Water Facilities, Urban Renewal, Construction usted As Main Projects officials late last week outcurrent projects undertakthe community and reportthe progress of key negowhich will serve the Anaheim. He said that construction of still another reservoir with a capacity of 750-million gallons is currently being contemplated. library and police department building on Harbor Blvd. and the new main fire station on Broadway is progressing on schedule. Funds for the projects were au- officials late last week outcurrent projects undertakethe community and reportthe progress of key negos. for Rex Coons, at a specialg of the Anaheim Chambermerce, reported that theproblem of the communi-securing an adequate waplly. Shortage of water nec-fer developing industry isproblem in most Southcommunities, he said, butoblem is particularlyin this portion of Orangemayor made particular refto the 60-million gallonair recently completedwhich will serve the Anaheim. Hesaid that construction of still another reservoir with a capacity of750-million gallons is currentlybeing contemplated. Coons said that the county hasretained Boyle Engineering Company, specialists in water development, to study the possibility ofbuilding a 600-million gallon rawwater reservoir and filtrationcomplex. Noting that the proposed reservoir would be within five miles ofAnaheim the mayor stated thathe would advocate that the countyset the area aside for limited recreational use. Coons indicated that construc-tion work on the new Central Li-brary and police departmentbuilding on Harbor Blvd. and thenew main fire station on Broadwayis progressing on schedule. Funds for the projects wereauthorized at the recent $12,000,000municipal bond election. The mayor stated that the cityis continuing its negotiations withDyke Water Co. and that everyeffort is being made to arrive ata satisfactory purchase price.Notting that the city presently has$900,000 budget for the purchaseof the facility, he told Chambermembers that Garden Grove andWestminster have both taken thefirst steps to acquire the company’s facilities within theirboundaries. ER PLAN SESSION — At a special press Friday, representatives of the city's plan-department outlined purposes and functions proposed Anaheim General Plan. Above, M. Shoff, senior planner, and Richard planning director, show newly developed master map of the city, a document that will reflect land use and the availability of facilities within the community. Planners emphasized that study will, in no way, change existing zoning or land usage in the city. Anaheim at a Glance Dyke Water Company and Dyke Landsdale were fined $105 each last week after pleading guilty to drilling a water well within the city without permission. Charges were pressed by the city when a crew of workmen were discovered drilling the well. An Anaheim dentist this week pleaded guilty in Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal Court to four counts of failing to file State individual income tax returns. Dr. Donald H. Butka, 1314 Ridgeview Drive, who maintains offices at 607 N. Los Angeles St., will be sentenced Sept. 28. Authorities charge that Dr. Butka owes $1,804 in back taxes and penalties. Members of the Anaheim Resident's Association this week voiced their opposition to the planned gerrymandering of Orange County's supervisorial districts. Group joined the Anaheim city council in opposing the move, which would split the city into three districts. Presidents Lee Luskey reported that the move would weaken the city in its relation to county government and would make normal operations within the city which needed county cooperation virtually impossible.