anaheim-gazette 1962-11-28

Anaheim Red Cross Aids Guam Typhoon Survivors "Like sitting under a jet ready to take off" is the way Airforce Staff Sergeant Frank A. Fernch described the recent Guam typhoon to Anaheim Red Cross Home Service Director Mrs. Jack Kemper Friday. French, 26, who has just been evacuated from Guam with his wife, Shirley, 23, and their son, Kevin 17 months, sought assistance from Red Cross because his Airforce paycheck has been held up as a result of the typhoon aftermath on Guam. Anaheim Red Cross is providing the funds to keep the family going until he can get to Elsworth Airforce Base in Rapid City, S.D., and draw his pay. For the time being, the family is staying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Armand French, 1055 Hermosa, Anaheim. Among Lucky Ones "We're among the lucky ones," said French, "Our house survived the typhoon but a window blew out and we had two to four inches of water on the floors and all our household goods were soaked." The Frenches left Guam with only 66 pounds of luggage apiece and this could not include the cold weather clothing they will need in South Dakota. They expect their household goods to catch up with them around the first of the year. Meanwhile Shirley and Kevin will go to Mayville, N.D., where her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lande, live. Join Other Families "I'll never be without survival equipment and extra food again," French said. "After the typhoon there was no water and no electricity. We joined up with three other families to cook on am improvised barbecue." Mrs. French described the barbecue as "our garbage can lid filled with charcoal and topped by our oven rack." "Luckily we had enough warning to buy extra food supplies," she said. Mail Early Campaign Postmaster Marshall N. McFie said today, "Right now is the time to start your Christmas cards and gifts on their way. The calendar says Christmas is less than a month away, but here in the Post Office it will be Christmas every day from now on." The Postmaster went on to say that by getting into action now, a lot of headaches can be avoided when the full Christmas rush begins. For example, don't take chances on mailing poorly wrapped packages. Use sturdy corrugated mailing cartons, heavy paper adhesive tape and strong cord. Cartons containing several gift packages should be fully stuffed with tissue or old newspaper to cushion the contents. Mailing Limits Vary If you have articles of unusual size or bulk, better check with the Post Office before attempting to mail them—the limits on size and weight of packages vary, depending on where you mail them from. As an extra precaution, it's always a good idea to place an extra label carrying both your return address and the recipients address inside the carton or package. Postmaster McFie also suggests, "Be sure to send your Christmas cards by First Class mail using the attractive new 4-cent Christmas stamps. When sent First Class, your cards are delivered quicker, and they'll be forwarded or returned, if it becomes necessary. Also, they may carry written messages along with your signature." The Postmaster says it's especially important to include your return address on every Christmas card envelope. Besides being socially correct, this is a big help to both you and your friends in keeping your mailing lists up-to-date. Before you mail your Christmas cards, secure free labels from the Post Office which read, "ALL FOR LOCAL DELIVERY" and "ALL FOR OUT OF TOWN DELIVERY", so that you can sort your cards into two bundles, with the addresses all facing one way, thus expediting delivery. Public Cooperates Through the fine cooperation of the public during recent years, Postmaster McFie reports that great progress has been made in getting the Christmas mails through on time. He is making many advance preparations to handle the 1962 Christmas mail rush, with extra mail clerk, carriers, and expanded facilities all around. "Mail Early and Often!" is the Postmasters special slogan for this year's "Mail Early For Christmas" Campaign. It looks like a record year for Christmas mail and that's why the Postmaster will especially appreciate your help in getting started now on your Christmas mailings. Christmas cards and gifts for most distant points should be mailed first, preferably well before December 10th. Those for nearby points should be mailed by December 15th, or at least a week before Christmas. COLONY CRIER by Earl Wilson With sincere apologies to Joyce Kilmer ... I think that I shall soon not see A real old fashioned Christmas tree In fact, with all this falderal I may not have a tree at all Those trees of yellow, blue Charles Barret, along with Jim and Sandra Ruch, raises and sells the traditional Monterrey pines, and flame-shaped Arizona Cypresses on their Ojai Valley Ranch. As Jim so aptly puts it, the quiet pace of the valley, clean air of the country, and the rich tan equipment and extra food again," French said. "After the typhoon there was no water and no electricity. We joined up with three other families to cook on am improvised barbecue." Mrs. French described the barbecue as "our garbage can lid filled with charcoal and topped by our oven rack." "Luckily we had enough warning to buy extra food supplies," she said. "The destruction was unbelievable," French said. "When the typhoon struck on Nov. 10, the winds were over 200 miles an hour. From 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. we were without radio or any news. We just huddled in our dark house and listened to the wind roar." Protect Baby To protect their baby, the Frenches built a tent of mattresses and plastic covers hoping he would be safe from water and debris if the house buckled. Bank of America to Open Harbor Branch Friday The role of Bank of America's new Harbor - Orangewood branch as the statewide bank's seventh in the city of Anaheim will be saluted with a special "lucky seven" ribbon cutting ceremony just before the branch opens for business at 10 a.m. Friday. The announcement was made by Robert M. Sherwood, manager of the branch. The "lucky seven" ribbon cutters, representing business and industry in the area, will include: Richard L. Johnson, controller and assistant treasurer of Disneyland; Aaron E. Swain, owner and manager of the Peter Pan Motel; Fred Werder, president and general manager of the Gourmet Restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel; and Bill Tweedy, vice president and general manager of the Ling Electronics Division of Ling Temco Vought, Incorporated. Others are: Rector L. Coons, mayor of Anaheim; Douglas A. Farley, manager of the Anaheim Area Library. With sincere apologies to Joyce Kilmer... I think that I shall soon not see. A real old fashioned Christmas tree. In fact, with all this falderal I may not have a tree at all. Those trees of yellow, blue and pink. Just drive this columnist to drink. Now, all my many friends will say that feat is not a drive, but a short putt. But seriously, I cannot stand artificiality in anything. In fact, I don't even know if the word is spelled right, but I do not like it in people, places or things...and especially Christmas trees. Perhaps, being a small-town mud-westerner has a lot to do with it. I never knew a Christmas tree to be anything but an evergreen until I came to California. Could it be the Hollywood influence that has turned people to the gaudy, colorful trees made of aluminum, plastics or just plain papier mache? Whatever it may be, I am against it. How did I get on this subject? Well. I received a letter this week from Jim Ruch of the Barret Ranch in Ojai, Calif., which told of an offer by the Ojai Valley Ranch to let you cut your own Christmas tree. Citing the manner in which families are enjoying the opportunity to spend a relaxing day outdoors, Jim also mirrored my feelings by stating that it is also the perfect way for modern man to return to one of the basic traditions of Christmas. Charles Barret, along with Jim and Sandra Ruch, raises and sells the traditional Monterrey pines, and flame-shaped Arizona Cypresses on their Ojai Valley Ranch. As Jim so aptly puts it, the quiet pace of the valley, clean air of the country, and the rich tangy smell of the freshly cut pines helps those accustomed to the city pace to slow down and dwell on the true meaning of Christmas, Barrett also invited families to spend all the time they want wandering through the walnut groves, hiking in the nearby hills, picnicking under spreading oaks, and choosing and cutting the Christmas tree they like. The trees run from three to 10 feet high, and in all cases, the price is the same, $4 per tree. Free bunches of mistletoe are given to all visitors at the Barret Ranch. Pine cones, boughs and walnuts are also available. How do you get there from Anaheim? Take Freeway Route 101 to Ventura, Take U. S. Highway 39 and State Highway 150 to Ojai. Continue through the center of town, turning right on Boardman Rd., immediately after crossing the first bridge about a mile east of Ojai. Signs will direct you to the Christmas trees. The Christmas trees will go on sale starting Saturday and will continue through Dec. 24. Care to join me around an old fashioned Christmas tree? At the risk of being considered facetious, I reiterate...all other kinds are for the birds and even they don't like them. Heroic Officer Receives Award An Anaheim police officer who saved a young girl from kidnapping and possible assault a year ago is the recipient of the outstanding citizen's award by the Kiwanis Club of Southwest Anaheim. Patrolman Sam Punter of Anaheim, who was shot down and seriously wounded in the incident last Dec. 7, received the award recently at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club. The award is the first one to be presented since its initiation by the club. John F. McGrew presented it. Anaheim Gazette ed Continuously in Orange County's "Number One" City For 92 Years Anaheim, California, Wednesday, November 28, 1962 City S Redist Anaheim city officials gird themselves for an "all-out battle today in the chambers of the O ange County Board of Supervisor Banding together in a so front, officials of the Anaheim C Council and Chamber of Com Anaheim R Second Pol Anaheim residents gear themselves this week for another assault on polio with full sca preparations for the administr tion of Type II Sabin vaccine o Sunday. Colony City sites at which th oral polio vaccine will be admi istered are as follows: Anaheim, Dale, Magnolia, S FRENCH FAMILY SURVIVES GUAM TYPHOON Frank French, wife Shirley and son, Kevin in Anaheim Magnolia Recall Action Initiated Action to recall three members of the Magnolia School District Board of Trustees was instituted Monday with the filing of petitions with the Orange County Superintendent of Schools. The decision came as a result of a Sunday night meeting of more than 100 district patrons at the Keystone Savings and Loan Association in Anaheim. The recall movement was initiated following the recent "firing" of Magnolia School District's two top administrators, Superintendent Kenneth Nielson and his assistant Dr. William Stocks. Proceedings were initiated with intent to recall James B. Allen, board president, and trustees Harry L. Milligan and Dr. Charles Downs. These were the three members who voted Nov. 19 not to renew the contracts of Nielson and Stocks for the 1963-64 school year. The vote was carried by a 3-2 margin. Both men were reportedly given the opportunity to resign rather than submit to the board action, but refused. At that time trustees gave no reason for their dismissal action, but indicated that both men "might be offered teaching assignments within the district." Petitioners will have six months in which to acquire 20 per cent of the district's registered voters signatures in order to hold a recall election. However, it was inferred that the regular school board election will be held in April and that the recall action might be held simultaneously. The recall movement charges the three members of the board with personal bias rather than considered judgment. Local Elks Club Sets Memorial Services Sunday Living or dead, an Elk is never forgotten — this is the credo of 1,294,604 members of The Beneventive and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. Apropos of this, each of the 20 lodges in the country annually present its community participating Memorial Service. Sunday, Dec. 2, commencing at 4:00 p.m., Anaheim Lodge No. 1345, B.P.O.E. will conduct the Memorial Service at The Elks Lodge, 423 North Los Angeles Street, Rev. Al Casebeer, Past of the First Christian Church Anaheim, will be the principal speaker. The Anaheim Union High School Mozart Choir will preside. The officers and the 20 members of Anaheim Lodge No. 1345, B.P.O.E. extend a warm welcome to the public to attend this impressive service. Gazette Honors Carriers Arthur Stewart Gazette Honors Carriers Arthur Stewart Is Newspaperboy Of The Week With 250 customers to his credit, Art Stewart, 11, this week, "Newspaperboy of the Week" at the Anaheim Gazette, is off to a good start in the business world. Art, an enthusiastic sixth gradeer at Thomas Edison School, has been with the GAZETTE for six months and has a route that extends from Sycamore to Center and from Placentia to Evergreen. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stewart, 515 Anna Dr. Apt. “B”. Born in Livonia, Mich., he came to Anaheim a year and a half ago with his parents and his 13-year-old sister. When not busy delivering the GAZETTE, Art devotes his spare time to sports, especially football playing a halfback position. Right now Art has two projects on tap. He is saving for a ten-speed bike and expects to get it in about three months. And he also working to win a turkey for Christmas dinner. “All I need are collections from four more customers and I've got turkey on the table” he concluded. CALIFORNIA ette 2 Years Entertainment Guide For America's 'HUB OF HAPPINESS' Home City Of DISNEYLAND Pay your Newsboy only 25¢ Per Month—Phone PR 2-1800 City Set to Battle Redistricting Plan Anaheim city officials girded selves for an "all-out battle" in the chambers of the Or-County Board of Supervisors. Ding together in a solid official of the Anaheim City and Chamber of Commerce prepared to move into the 2 p.m. public hearing to protest a new county redistricting move. The plan, recommended by the Orange County Redistricting Committee, would split the city of Anaheim in two major supervisorial districts. The city at present lies primarily in one district and under the committee's plan. Anaheim is the only city in the entire county that would be divided by redistricting. Mayor Rex Coons stated that Anaheim should be given the same rights and privileges as all other cities in the County. Anaheim, the largest city in the county, would be left politically ineffective according to both chamber and city officials. Officials have devised an alternate plan whereby the city will remain in one district and at the same time will provide equalization of all areas and population throughout all districts in the county. If the requests are denied, the city will ask for a delay in decision pending the outcome of the proposed annexation of York. NEAHEIM at a Glance Benefit Staged for Young Anaheim Blind Girl Anaheim residents have been asked to come to the aid of one of their own. A special benefit is being held Monday evening from 4 to 9 p.m. at Harris Restaurant, Katella and Harbor, for this specific cause. It is being staged for young Ann Owens, 15, Anaheim High School student who was blinded in a street accident when struck in the car by a rock thrown by another polio vaccine to approximately 65 per cent of the county's population, volunteers are ready for the second onslaught. The Type 2 vaccine will be available at the same 71 Orange County sites where Type 1 vaccine was given out last month. For All Over Six Weeks Dr. William K. Friend, president of the Orange County medical Association, says all persons over the age of six weeks, including those who took Type 1 vaccine and those who failed to take Type 1, should take the Type 2 vaccine on either of the two December Sundays. This includes elderly persons and persons who have had any number of Salk injections. The medical association, with the assistance of the Orange County Health Department, the Orange County chapter of the National Foundation and numerous service and fraternal organizations, is attempting to virtually eliminate chances of a polio epidemic hitting Orange County. Program's Aim The aim of the program is to immunize at least 75 per cent of the county's population. Approximately 65 per cent took the Type 1 vaccine. Dr. Friend hopes that the 75 per cent figure will be reached with the Type 2 vaccine. Persons who failed to receive Type 1 should start with Type 2 and then arrange, after the mass program is over in the spring, to obtain Type 1, he says. Ann is a singer and has sung for many benefits. Now many top motion picture and television stars will join teenage ballad singers from all over Orange County to sing in a benefit for medical bills for her. Admission is by $1 minimum donation. Those who cannot attend are asked to send their donations to the Anaheim County Office. Benefit Staged for Young Anaheim Blind Girl Anaheim residents have been asked to come to the aid of one of their own. A special benefit is being held Monday evening from 4 to 9 p.m. at Harris Restaurant, Katella and Harbor, for this specific cause. It is being staged for young Ann Owens, 15, Anaheim High School student who was blinded in a street accident when struck in the eye by a rock thrown by another youngster. Ann is a singer and has sung for many benefits. Now many top motion picture and television stars will join teenage ballad singers from all over Orange County to sing in a benefit for medical bills for her. Admission is by $1 minimum donation. Those who cannot attend are asked to send their donations to the Ann Owens Fund, Box 223, Anaheim. Anaheim High Scene of Greek Festival Anaheim High School will be the scene of "Panhellenion", festival of Greek folk arts, Sunday at 3 p.m. Three thousand years of the glory that was Greece will spring vividly to life again in the dances, songs and music which will be staged in the AHS auditorium. This local appearance will be the first of five events to be presented by the Anaheim Community Concert Association. Other programs for the coming season will be held on Jan. 5 and 27; Mar. 8, and May 5. Marching Mothers to Hold Meeting Friday Anaheim's own Tracy Lorraine Patrick, 4, 1963 March of Dimes poster child, will highlight the meeting of "Marching Mothers" Friday at the Orange County Health Department. These mothers, better known as Mothers' Marchers for the Orange County Chapter of the National Foundation March of Dimes, will meet in the conference room at 9:30 a.m. for their annual meeting and orientation of the Foundation's current program. Guest speaker will be Dr. G. W. Hawkins, prominent Orange County Orthopedic Surgeon, who will speak on the hope that is now being offered to children crippled by birth defects, arthritis, and polio. Anaheim Father Files $254,500 Damage Suit An Anaheim father announced today that he is seeking damages of $254,500 for injuries which reportedly crippled his son last Sept. 16. The Superior Court suit was filed in Santa Ana by Jim Corpoz, Sr., 1302 Claremont St., Anaheim, on behalf of his 12-year-old son, Jimmy, Jr. Defendents in the suit are Beckman Instruments of Fullerton and Robert G. Standeford, a Beckman employee. Young Jimmy was reported to have been knocked from his bicycle as he crossed Los Angeles St., by a Beckman owned vehicle driven by Standeford. The father claims his son suffered brain damage resulting in paralysis of his left leg.