anaheim-gazette 1962-10-03

California State Library 4 P. Q. Box 2037 Milamen 19, California Halloween Parade The thousands of Orange County citizens who pack La Palma Stadium and line the streets of Anaheim for the annual Halloween parade on October 27 will not only be thrilled by one of the most colorful spectacles of the events history but they will also be seeing a true pageant of Anaheim's 105 years as a city. Following the 39th annual Halloween Festival theme, Centurama," the Anaheim Story, the first five divisions of the parade will each depict an era in Anaheim's history from its inception in 1857, through the pioneer days, the Roaring 20's, the World War II era, and to the present days of astronauts and telestars. First division, captained by Joe Cano, will depict the theme of the Spanish ranchos and early Spanish California, while Everett Gil lespie's floats will follow with a Anaheim Established in 1870 ... Published Continuously i Volume 91, Number 8 ROUGH 'N' READY MOM—Gunnery Sergeant J. L. Sullivan, Jr., Anaheim Marine recruiter, was made an honorary 'mom' Monday by members of the local Mothers March committee. Sgt. Sullivan donated office space to the organization so they could prepare for the January Mothers March and March of Dimes. Here Mrs. John Mitchell, special events chairman, and Mrs. Donald Ready, Mothers March chairman, show the sergeant 'Today I Am a Mother' tags that will be worn by men during the March. Open house will be held at the office, 273 E. Lincoln today. Killer of Hospital Guard Gets Five Years to Life Andrew Lee Jones, 27-year-old Los Angeles business college student, has been sentenced to a five-year to life prison term for the murder of a Fullerton man May 23 at the Orange County General Hospital. Jones was convicted of second-degree murder Thursday by Superior Court Judge Kenneth Morrison. Although the case had been scheduled for an answer-to-arraignment procedure, attorneys agreed to have the case considered on the merits of a sheriff's department report, coroner's report, and the transcript of preliminary hearing. Anaheim Mother Of The Year Committee members of the Anaheim Mothers March will hold an open house today at their new offices, 273 E. Lincoln St., it was reported yesterday by Mrs. Donald Ready, chairman of the organization. Jones was convicted of second-degree murder Thursday by Superior Court Judge Kenneth Morrison. Although the case had been scheduled for an answer-to-arraignment procedure, attorneys agreed to have the case considered on the merits of a sheriff's department report, coroner's report, and the transcript of a preliminary hearing. Jones fatally shot Sheriff's department guard Harold Maurice Blenn Sr., 61, of 1400 Lombard Drive in a guard station in front of the hospital. Blenn had been attempting to help Jones' 18-year-old girlfriend. 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Over 500 are expected to attend the October 11-13 conference. Parade To Depict Anaheim rough the pioneer days, aging 20's, the World War to the present days of and telestars. region, captained by Joe depict the theme of the anchos and early Spannia, while Everett Gillats will follow with a picture of Anaheim early agriculture, mining and building of stockade, and the early pioneers. Jim Brice and his third division will follow with the ear of the Gay 90's, the establishment of early business firms in Anaheim; early automobiles; and representation of the early families of the city. Historical picture to be covered by the fourth division led by Pat Patterson will include: Modern Day Anaheim, industrial, commercial, and residential. Chuck Currier's fifth division will end the pageant by taking a look into the city's crystal ball by depicting: future development; indus- try; Anaheim, the electronic and scientific center; manufacturing; and overall contributions to the might of American freedom. As a climax, the parade will feature a sixth division comprised of color guard, marching units, band, patrol and clowns of the always colorful El Bekal Temple Continuously in Orange County's "Number One" City Folder Anaheim, California, Wednesday, October 3, 1962 Huge Turnout E At 'Candidates' Women Voters, Chamber Co Host At Candidates Women Voters, Chamber Co-Host Tonight's Meet A 'Meet the Candidates' dinner, hosting ten local candidates for public office, will be held tonight at Disneyland Hotel, it was reported this week. Dinner, which will be sponsored by the Orange County Council League of Women Voters, and the county's Associated Chambers of Commerce, will start at 7:15 p.m. Each of the candidates will speak for five minutes following which there will be a panel discussion in which written questions from the audience will be answered by the candidates. On hand will be candidates Richard Hanna (D) and Robt. Green (R), 34th Congressional District; Burton Shamsky (D) James B. Utt, (R), 35th Congressional District; John Briggs (R) and William Dannemeyer (D); 69th Assembly District; James Whetmore (R) and Reece Ballard (D), 70th Assembly District; Mrs. Burke Harrington (D) and Robert E. Badham (R), 71st Assembly District. Mrs. William Saylor, chairman of the League of Women Voters, and Robert F. McCurdy, president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, will serve as co-hosts of the event. Mrs. Robert Zurbach will serve as moderator of the program. Ticket information may be obtained by calling the Chamber of Commerce office. 2184 South Harbor Blvd., JEfferson 4-2665. Seven Years Probation For Ruskin A one-time candidate to the Anaheim City Council was given seven years probation last week on phoney check charges. Henry Ruskin, who ran for the council post in April, plead guilty to the charges Friday before Superior Court Judge Kenneth Morrison. Charges filed in the court indicated that Ruskin had cashed worthless checks for approximately $1,000. All of the checks were passed in the Anaheim area. One of the conditions of Ruskin's probation requires that he make complete restitution. During the election race the suspect polled 656 votes and finished 12th in a field of 14 candidates. Woman Dies In Weekend Car Crash Elizabeth McGill, 43, injured early Sunday morning in a collision on the Santa Ana Freeway near Harbor Blvd., died the same evening at Anaheim Memorial Hospital. Car driven by Mrs. McGill who lived in San Diego, bounced off the side of another vehicle and crashed into an overpass abuttment. Another passenger in the car, Keith McGill, of San Diego. Elizabeth McGill, 43, injured early Sunday morning in a collision on the Santa Ana Freeway near Harbor Blvd., died the same evening at Anaheim Memorial Hospital. Car driven by Mrs. McGill who lived in San Diego, bounced off the side of another vehicle and crashed into an overpass abuttment. Another passenger in the car, Keith McGill, also of San Diego, was hospitalized with serious injuries. Passengers in the other vehicle, Norval G. Snyder, 49, and Bill Ogle, 39, both of Norwalk were treated for injuries at Anaheim Memorial Hospital. An allocation of $635,154 was received by the City of Anaheim as its share of local sales and use taxes collected by the State Board of Equalization. Money resented a 12 per cent increase collected during the second quarter of this year. Distribution represented a 12 per cent increase over the amount allocated during the same period last year. The University of Michigan has issued a 'challenge' to Orange State College for what may be called the 'second intercollegiate elephant race' in the nation, this week stated Ben Wade, elephant racing chairman at OSC. Friday, October 26, is supposed to be the day when colleges and universities meet at the Ann Arbor campus for the mighty race of the pachyderms. First elephant race was held on the OSC campus in May, 1962, Harvard won. A guilty plea entered by Dr. Donald Buka, 1314 Ridgeview Dr., an Anaheim dentist charged with failing to file California individual income tax returns, was reversed last week by Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal Court and a substitute innocent plea accepted. The dentist, who maintains offices at 607 N. Los Angeles St. will be tried Nov. 15. Authorities charge that Butka owes $1,804 in back taxes and penalties. Richard Watts, 15, of 9672 Pandora St., was hospitalized last weekend after he ran into a car while riding his bicycle. Taken to Martin Luther Hospital for treatment, the youngster told investigating offices that he was traveling east on Lincoln, near Euclid Ave., and hit the car when it turned in front of him into the parking lot of a restaurant. Driver of the vehicle was identified as Ellery C. Stowell, 43, of Newport Beach. LANDMARK GOING—Two familia landmarks, these two natural gas near the corner of Topeka St. and scheduled for removal this week.ers will be replaced with underg Anaheim History heim, the electronic and center; manufacturing; all contributions to the American freedom. limax, the parade will sixth division comprised guard, marching units, control and clowns of the colorful El Bekal Temple Shrine. For the first time in it's 39 year history, the colorful and historical pageant and parade will be covered by television cameras. As a result, it is estimated that close to a million Southern California viewers will see the spectacle when it is shown on Channel 9 from 9 to 10 p.m. on the night of the parade. This is being made possible by three of Anaheim's community-minded and locally owned business who are sponsoring the show — Anaheim Savings and Loan Association, Keystone Savings and Loan Association, and the S.Q.R. store. Entertainment Guide For America's 'HUB OF HAPPINESS' Home City Of DISNEYLAND 3, 1962 Pay your Newaboy only 25¢ Per Month—Phone PR 2.1800 But Expected States' Session JURED — Two workmen suffered seruries last week when the pile driver they were working toppled over in range (Garden Grove Freeway project) needed a truck. The injured—both workers self-propelled pile driver which apparaned too close to the edge of a hill and toppled over—are Arthur Larson, 60, of 1303 Colonial, Anaheim (hip injury and other minor hurts) and George Hildebrandt, 63, of 2867 Yearling, Lakewood (severe head injury and other hurts). Both were taken to St. Joseph Hospital. (K 'N' S News Photo) Two Anaheim Landmarks Slated For Demolition The march of progress will stir nostalgia in the hearts of longtime Anaheim residents as demolition crews dismantle the two Southern Counties Gas Co. holders which have served this area coln, at one time played a vital role in helping solve Southern Counties' gas supply problems. Nowadays, however, modern techniques of underground and pineline storage have rendered Two Anaheim Landmarks Slated For Demolition The march of progress will stir nostalgia in the hearts of long-time Anaheim residents as demolition crews dismantle the two Southern Counties Gas Co. holders which have served this area for more than one third of a century. Large natural gas storage tanks, located on gas company property on Topeka St. near Lincoln, at one time played a vital role in helping solve Southern Counties' gas supply problems. Nowadays, however, modern techniques of underground and pipeline storage have rendered above-ground holders obsolete, according to Paul King, gas company manager in Anaheim. Two holders can store a maximum of 1,100,000 cubic feet of gas. ARK GOING—Two familiar old Anaheim tanks, these two natural gas storage tanks corner of Topeka St. and Lincoln, were for removal this week. Huge containment replaced with underground storage tanks. Above, Thornton Piersall, director of public works for the city of Anaheim, and Paul King, local manager for Southern Counties Gas Co., inspect tanks before they are dismantled.