anaheim-gazette 1962-12-24

2—ANAHEIM GAZETTE Monday December 24, 1943 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA SIDE NIGHTS Don't Forget Your Visa, Mrs. Lisa By DORIS LEE Mona Lisa, first lady of the Louvre, has arrived for a three-week stay in the United States. And she must be in great shape if the royal treatment she's been getting is any indication. There hasn't been so much fanfare since Cleopatra put on a Venus costume and sailed up the river Cydnus in a gilded barge with purple sails accompanied by a retinue of handmaidens and musicians. Mona didn't dress quite so elaborately. She wore her good little brown basic with a black veil and she dispensed with jewelery. But other than that she traveled in comparable style. Her barge was the luxury liner France on which she traveled first class encased in a lovely silver-hued air-conditioned container. She chose a masculine retinue—armed guards on 24-hour watch, and a motorcycle escort from Paris to La Havre, and again in America from New York to Washington. Here in the United States one of the highest honors ever accorded a visiting dignitary was given her. The Lincoln tunnel was cleared for her motorcade. So was the Baltimore tunnel, Policemen broke out their white helmets for the occasion, and she was allowed to run all the traffic red lights for the whole 250-mile trip. She's staying at the National She smiles gently and adjusts her veil. "To tell you the truth," she says softly with just a trace of Italian accent, "I wanted to come over years ago, back around 1600, I think. But there wasn't too much to see then, so I thought I'd wait awhile until things got livier. Also, Leonard kept wanting me to wait until he had his plane perfected so I could fly, but it never panned out." "I see. Of course you know we have planes now." "Yes, so I understand. I prefer boats though. I'm afraid of heights." "How was the boat trip?" "Fine. I didn't even get sea-sick." "Did you eat at the captain's table?" "Well, no. I kept pretty much to myself." "Mrs. Lisa, are you going to visit other parts of our country while you're here?" "No, I guess I'll just hang around here this trip. Mr. Kennedy has a few things planned for me. And I rather expect an invitation from Jackie to visit the White House." "You mean to say you're going to miss Disneyland?" I ask incredulously. She smiles wanly. "I'm airtid I'll have to this time. But there will be other trips, especially now that I've finally broken away from those emotional French." It's Christmas Eve. We travelers in this sophisticated United States clog the hite peration on the travelers' carols which proclaim tha son to be jolly" and global parently make the search Peace" promised those ot so many centuries ago still ed promise. So many signs today are restricted Area, Confidential that we forget that it was who posted the signs near ago, reading "Peace, Prosperity via Self-Interest, and Materialism." They m leys which lead to dea where war and misery pile and despairing. Peace-prosperity, and se restricted and unlimited, journey in the right dire them. In modern times jou cow, London, Geneva, New Bermuda have their place in the human plan. But the Jesus Christ come to est individual following of tha Wisemen took, to one's ow to the birth of Christ con one's own experience. The—the light of Truth—still need is to look up and out. Today man-made satellite Christmas Returning To Old Pagan Rites Christmas is regressing to the pagan festivals from which it was rescued by the Church in the early Christian era, Bishop Gerald Kennedy, Methodist leader, warned this week. In the 2nd and 4th centuries, there was much speculation about the exact date of Jesus' birth, and the Church, anxious to replace a Christian festival for pagan feast days, accepted December 25 as the official day. It was one of the most important dates to be captured, the Bishop said, because the week of Saturnalia, ending December 24, had become notorious for its license and immorality. It was celebrated in riotous behavior by the followers of Mithra as the beginning of victory over the encroaching darkness. "There were other reasons for the date of Christmas, but at the around here this trip. Mr. Kennedy has a few things planned for me. And I rather expect an invitation from Jackie to visit the White House." "You mean to say you're going to miss Disneyland?" I ask incredulously. She smiles wanly. "I'm afraid I'll have to this time. But there will be other trips, especially now that I've finally broken away from those emotional Frenchmen." "They certainly hated to see you go," I chuckle. "Why do you suppose they put up such a fight?" She shrugs. "They think I'm too old to travel." "By the way, Mona, just how old are you? If you don't mind telling me, that is." She smiles coily and gives her hair a little pet. "How old do I look?" "Not a day over 600." Looking pleased she leans her elbow on the arm of her chair and says confidentially, "I'm 457." 1) Take alcohol out of the center of the picture. "Even the most worldly among us are beginning to doubt the wisdom of office parties which turn into drunken brawls and send drunken drivers onto the city's streets." 2) Let families accept the implications of the Incarnation. "We could make our giving generous and directed to human need. We can make Christmas Eve a time of worship in our churches and the day a golden opportunity to realize anew of the splendor of the old-fashioned virtues of love, kindness, forgiveness, concern." 3) Let the churches be alight with joy and excitement, and ministers speak plainly to the people about how far we have drifted in our easy tolerance of the habits of saturnalia. "I think it is just possible that a united voice from our unions might turn people back into Washington. Here in the United States one of the highest honors ever accorded a visiting dignitary was given her. The Lincoln tunnel was cleared for her motorcade. So was the Baltimore tunnel. Policemen broke out their white helmets for the occasion, and she was allowed to run all the traffic red lights for the whole 250-mile trip. She's staying at the National Gallery of Art where the White House Secret Servicemen are seeing to her needs. The president will welcome her officially January 8 with some renditions by the Marine Band plus some other honors as yet not worked out. Mona, or Mrs. Lisa (she's a married woman), has not yet been interviewed. Whether she'll be available for comment isn't known at this point but if I had the opportunity to question her it might run like this. "Welcome to America, Mrs. Lisa. Why did you wait so long to come?" Adult Ed To Stren Life is filled with problems, and these problems touch us collectively as well as individually. As a nation, one of our most immediate problems is the expanding and deepening of our educational level. There is nothing so dangerous nor so frustrating as ignorance, but ignorance may be overcome by the win touchstones of ambition and opportunity. Supply Is Limited It is as though there were signs posted at every corner of the world. It was one of the most important dates to be captured, the Bishop said, because the week of Saturnalia, ending December 24, had become notorious for its license and immorality. It was celebrated in riotous behavior by the followers of Mithra as the beginning of victory over the encroaching darkness. "There were other reasons for the date of Christmas, but at the heart of the matter, there seems to have been a Christian resolution to capture these pagan affairs for Christ. "Today we move in the opposite direction. It has become a day for giving what nobody needs to people who already have more than they can use. "It has been captured by the merchants so that a man from another planet would have difficulty in discovering any spiritual meaning beyond a kind of professional, commercial jollity. In a word, this holy day, which one time captured the pagan celebrations, now finds itself returning to its pagan beginnings," Bishop Kennedy said. The Methodist leader, head of the Southern California-Arizona Conference, called on laymen and ministers to speak out for a vital, truly religious celebration. He offered three suggestions: Sixth Orange County Management Meet Set for January 19 The sixth annual Orange County Management Conference will be held at Orange Coast College on Saturday, January 19, 1963. Starting at 8:15 a.m., the conference is scheduled through the noon hour. The theme of the Conference, "You — The 'MAN' in 'MAN'sagement' will be carried out through the general speaker and the panel discussions. Sponsored by the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County the annual management conference is expected to draw 1,000 Orange County executives ANAHEIM GAZETTE TELEPHONE: PR 2-1800 Published Wednesday of each week at 259 East Center Street Anaheim, California Legal Adjudication No. A 22441 VIRGIL PINKLEY, Editor and Publisher Entered as second class mail matter under the act of March 2, 1879. All rights herein are reserved. SUBSCRIPTION: $3.00 per year, payable in advance. Member, California Newspaper Publishers Association EDITORIAL Christmas Eve; A Night for Meditation, Re-evaluation Christmas Eve. Wayfarers and others in this sophisticated age in the United States clog the highways. Desire on the travelers' faces belle the which proclaim this is "the sea be jolly" and global problems aply make the search for "on earth, promised those other wayfarers by centuries ago still an unattain- mise. Many signs today are labeled "Real Area, Confidential, Top Secret," we forget that it was Herod's men posted the signs nearly 2000 years leading "Peace, Prosperity, and Se-via Self-Interest, Nationalism, Materialism." They mark blind al- which lead to dead-end streets war and misery pile up their dead spairing. We prosperity, and security are un- ned and unlimited, but you must in the right direction to find modern times journeys to Mos- london, Geneva, New Delhi, and India have their place and purpose human plan. But the peace which Christ come to establish entails dual following of the course the men took, to one's own Bethlehem, birth of Christ consciousness in own experience. The guiding star sight of Truth—still shines. The man-made satellites twinkle. Anaheim 84 Years Ago This Week December, 1878 New Year's evening was stormy that it was thought best postpone the benefit entertain ment at Orange, which the p- ple of that place had tendered the Baseball Club. The entert- ment will come off this even- and the "boys" hope and exp- that their friends in Anaheim do them the honor of being po-ent. Business at the railroad de has been remarkably brisk late, especially in the wine s- ments. Eight carloads of w have been shipped during the week—five consigned to B. D fus and three to L. J. Rose. Si the rains is also being sent ward to market. The proba ties of a good season have seened the prospect of advance the price of grain, and hold seem disposed to sell even at prevailing low prices. Dr. Ellis has been advised the manager of one of la- London banks of the safe arri- of a case of Mr. Konig's p wine. The wine was in fine con- tion and gave great satisfaction. We regret to say that M Strodthoff is still very sick, in a precarious condition. F. C rad who has been seriously ill the past week, was yesterday cidedly better. William Bowden, formerly the Santa Ana News, has com- menced the publication of th Daily Item in San Bernardino. Mult Education Vital Strength of America Called with problems, and problems touch us collisions well as individually. One, one of our most imprecise is the expand/deepening of our educational. Nothing so dangerous illustrating as ignorance, since may be overcome in touchstones of ambition. Apply Is Limited though there were signs day. The methods of earlier years have been outmoded by the inexorable demands of progress. America faces the double task of forever ending the blight of illiteracy, and the re-tooling of the human mind for those whose skill and knowledge are inadequate to cope with the future. Powerful Aid A powerful and effective aid in greatness is the national program of re-education within the framework of Adult Education. Besides the need to look up and out, today there is need, too, to bring gifts to the nativity—not gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but humility, unselfishness, and above all, Love. How desperately the world cries out for it today—this rebirth of the Christ spirit. The error too many find themselves in mistaking the tinsel, the cute Santa Claus songs, the "exchanging of presents," the return mailing of cards that do not even portray the meaning of Christmas, the parties, the making of this time a festival or holiday rather than a Holy Day. We worry because schools will not take the place of parents or churches in telling the Christmas story. We wonder if we have not released Christ from a house of light to a hall of fame, some sort of a god emeritus, if you please. This evening we ought to read our families from the Gospel of Luke the first chapter, verses 1 to 20, to refresh ourselves with the time of wonderment and ask ourselves if we are willing to pay the price. We must if we are to understand the power, simplicity and mystery of the realization that Christmas cannot be kept—it must be shared in order that "on earth, Peace," will ultimately prevail. OJN Will open Wednesday, January 2, 1963, and run through March 22. Broad Program Director Otis Knighton states that a broad program of academic, trade preparatory, trade extension, and citizenship classes will be offered. Registration is held in the classroom the first evening the class meets. A tuition fee of $5 for one subject and $3 for each additional John Johnson is back from the Dale mining district for a short day with relatives. Always an erudite man plan. But the peace which Christ come to establish entails dual following of the course he took, to one's own Bethlehem, birth of Christ consciousness in own experience. The guiding star right of Truth—still shines. The eye to look up and out. By man-made satellites twinkle the earth. Powerful rocket engines posters have sent probes toward Mars. They relay messages on earth and reflect back to televised voices. But their power is exible. Christmas time finds the Star burning at the tip of countless millions of trees, in the heavens and in the men across the world, to remembrance of their heritage. Those man-made circles the earth, and in this way, whatever their material immeasurement, their deeper significance has made us, as a nation and individual drop our petty preoccupations assess our strengths, our purpose and our basic faith. We reminded that these United were founded on the spiritual tenure for the individual and his personal worth, strength of OJN We regret to say that Mr. Strodthoff is still very sick, in a precarious condition. F. C. Rad who has been seriously ill for the past week, was yesterdayCIDedly better. William Bowden, formerly the Santa Ana News, has commenced the publication of the Daily Item in San Bernardino is Democratic politics. The bell for the school hour will arrive in a day or two and placed immediately in position. On Christmas Eve Herbert Schwartz again exhibited symptoms of aberration of mind at on Thursday last night he developed suicidal tendencies. He also imagines people are trying to kill him. On Monday he was taken to the State Insane asylum in Napoli. We understand from our Groden Grove correspondent that late storm has completely closed the channel at the Landing much so that is impossible get the lighters in or out, if they contain any load. The closing of the Landing will be a serious misfortune to the people in this portion of the country. Sampson Edwards of Westminster, has on his hands about 1000 pounds of hogs, most of which has become first-class bacon ham, lard and sausage meat this time. He hopes to be able enlarge his business for the next year. $9 Years Ago This Week December, 1983 As Fred Click was on his wrist home on Wednesday evening at half-past 11 o'clock, when at point near the corner of Adelaide and Hermosa streets, he was made by a footpad who struck him heavy blow on the forehead knocking him to the ground unconscious. Click states he laughed where he had fallen until half after 4 following morning. In his rear trouser pocket he had a $2 bill which his assailants took. Chapter B'nai B'rith tends an invitation to all women in the community celebrate Chanukah with Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Amet, 400 N. Emily. Following a short busing a group of students will present a program. Jamin Fineman, Hillel for the chapter ar-program. He has adopted a ward on Fairview Hospiceonsons monthly par-ment. Jean Candiotti, Paula Beister, anderry attended the par-ty held at the hospital at which time ice-cream, punch and cookies were served to the chil-dren. Covenant Chapter will be hold-ing its second annual show, entitled "Showtime U.S.A." Feb. 9, 1963 at the Garden Grove Women's Civic Club. The show will be repeated at the Veteran Hospital in Long Beach Feb. 13. Gifts and cookies are also being sent to the hospital. For further infomation regarding the organization, call Mrs. Jay Wise Pr. 2-9876, Mrs. Stanley Kegel LE 9-0522, Mrs. Bert Freehoff JE 1-4220 or Mrs. Lester Brown JA 7-3555. Broad Program Director Otis Knighton states that a broad program of academic, trade preparatory, trade extension, and citizenship classes will be offered. Registration is held in the classroom the first evening the class meets. A tuition fee of $5 for one subject and $3 for each additional subject is charged for students 21 years of age or older, while there is no charge for those under 21 years of age. Knighton said students over 18, or who have graduated from high school, and are not currently enrolled in other schools, are eligible for evening division classes. Students under 18 who have not graduated from high school must present apetition for registration. Students in other schools, or day Santa Ana College classes, must get special permission to attend. Classes Separate The Adult Education classes are sparse from Santa Ana College evening credit classes. The winter term classes will include bookkeeping, filing, office machines, shorthand, typing, citizenship English, English composition, reading, speech, family life education, child growth and development, Spanish, arithmetic, Government, personal evaluation auto mechanics, body and fender repair, architectural drawing, mechanical drawing, machine operation, amateur radio, electronics, welding, woodship, and gardening, and landscaping. Courses in basic electronics and television repair will also be offered. OPEN LETTER FR American Civil Liberties Union United States of America Sirs and Mesdames: I have been observing — with, I confess, a touch of nostalgia — your efforts to eliminate the re-ligious fervor from, pardon the expression, Christmas. But I do think you have overlooked some possible strictures. Shouldn't you change the popular title of that implausible children's poem to "The Night Before December 25"? And it's true title to "A Visit from Mr. Nicholas"? And how about. "I'm Dreaming of an Integrated Winter Holiday"? Much less prejudiced. And, Anaheim Memories 24 Years Ago This Week December, 1878 New Year's evening was so joy that it was thought best to one the benefit entertain at Orange, which the peo- that place had tendered to Baseball Club. The entertain- will come off this evening the "boys" hope and expect their friends in Anaheim will them the honor of being pres- business at the railroad depot been remarkably brisk of especially in the wine ships. Eight carloads of wine been shipped during the five consigned to B. Drey- and three to L. J. Rose. Since trains is also being sent for to market. The probabili- of a good season have less the prospect of advance in price of grain, and holders disposed to sell even at the mailing low prices. Ellis has been advised by manager of one of the large on banks of the safe arrival case of Mr. Konig's port. The wine was in fine condi- and gave great satisfaction. regret to say that Mrs. thoff is still very sick, and precarious condition. F. Con- who has been seriously ill for last week, was yesterday de-ly better. Ilam Bowden, formerly of Santa Ana News, has com- the publication of the Item in San Bernardino. It their sisters, Meedames William Falkensein and I. Asher on Wednesday. The engagement is announced of Johnny Cleveland, formerly of this city to Miss Alice Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wood of San Diego. The wedding will occur early in the new year. Emil Fossek is here from Santa Rosa for a short visit with relatives after having been absent a year and a half. Assemblyman Amerige has returned from a few months' visit to Massachusetts. He has shaved his mustache and in other respects seems to be doing quite well. H. C. Gade has begun the erection of a $1350 residence on his Clementina Street property. James Enearl has the contract. William Heying has bought the residence of Veit Bentz for $2000. William McCann has sold his 20-acre place west of town to Mr. Murphy, a newcomer here, for $1400. Patrons of the meat markets in town has been regaled with the finest meats, fowl and game. At the Palace Market F. W. Fleischman outdid himself in Christmas decoration. Groups Invited To Help Needy Fraternal, service and business organizations are invited to participate in the St. Vincent de Paul Society's annual Christmas Gift Program, Rt. Rev. Msgr. James E. Dolan, director, said today. Several years ago a sorority contacted the society's central office requesting the name of a family in need. A family of seven was recommended and sorority members called on the family to learn of its special needs. As a result, instead of having its customary holiday party, the sorority spent allotted funds to provide a merry Christmas for the family, including new clothes, toys and dinner. Other organizations are following this pattern or making donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Gift Program. Donations may be sent to St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Gifts, 1400 W. Ninth St., Los Angeles 15. Phone DUnkirk 5-7211, Ext. 245, for information. Highway Patrol To Be in Program The California Highway Patrol will be among agencies cooperating in the "Moral Emphasis" safe driving program now under way throughout the state, Commissioner Bradford M. Crittenden said. The campaign will point out that "safe driving involves more than mere physical dexterity in handling a vehicle; it also must include acceptance by every driver of his moral responsibility for the safety of others using the road," he said. "Safe driving demands a knowledge- William McCann has sold his 20-acre place west of town to Mr. Murphy, a newcomer here, for $1400. Patrons of the meat markets in town have been regaled with the finest meats, fowl and game. At the Palace Market F. W. Fleischman outdid himself in Christmas decoration. 34 Years Ago This Week December, 1928 Culminating a friendship dating from eighth grade days, Dec. 21 witnessed the wedding of Miss Helen Manter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William West Manter of Nursery Avenue, and Stuart T. Jayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Jayne, of 125 N. Olive Street. The ceremony was held in the Methodist chapel at San Bernardino, the Rev. Walter Loomis officiating. The 1928 walnut cost of production survey, which is being conducted by the agricultural extension service, will show a lower per acre cost of cultivation over the figures for 1927. Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Backs were hosts at a Christmas dinner at their home on North Philadelphia street on Tuesday, where their guests sat down to a most delicious repast. Two large turkeys formed the center of the festal board, and many other viands were provided for the inner man. We won't believe that the new talking movie has really been perfected until we get to hear a sound picture of a fat comedian eating soup. Christmas Camp Plans Underway Fullerton Recreation Department has begun taking registrations for the Christmas Camp at Big Bear, Boys and girls, 8 through 14 years of age are able to attend this annual camping activity. The camp dates are from December 26 through December 29. The bus will leave Amerige Holds Yule Party Drum, Bugle Corps "The Californians", newly-formed drum and bugle corps for seniors sponsored by the American Legion Post 72, held a Christmas dance Friday at the Legion hall, 936 N. Lemon St. Proceeds will go toward outfitting the group. The new senior corps, with a 21 to 51 age bracket, is just getting off the ground and is in the process of recruiting and raising funds. Their most pressing need, according to a spokesman for the group, is for men with experience on brass instruments such as trumpet, trombone, baritone and bass french horn. Anyone in the Anaheim area interested in joining may obtain more information by dropping a card to Post 72, 936 Lemon St., Anaheim. Hospital Head Christmas Camp Plans Underway Fullerton Recreation Department has begun taking registrations for the Christmas Camp at Big Bear. Boys and girls, 8 through 14 years of age are able to attend this annual camping activity. The camp dates are from December 26 through December 29. The bus will leave Amerige Park (340 W. Commonwealth) at 9 a.m. on December 26 and will return on Saturday, December 29 at 4 p.m. The cost of this very fine camping experience is $21.00. This fee includes meals, lodging, bus transportation and insurance. Roy Trust will again serve as camp director. The camp will be at Bellows Lodge, located 2 miles from the center of Big Bear City and offers warm accommodations plus an excellent menu for this four day period. Registration can be made at the Recreation Department office at 112 North Highland Avenue. For further informatin please call LA 5-7171, ext. 217. Hospital To Get Toys from Group The general membership of the Junior Ebell Club of Anaheim recently voted to contribute $200 worth of toys to Orange County Hospital to be used to equip the two new solariums that will be completed soon in the children's ward of the hospital. The shopping will be done by youth chairman, Mrs. Downing Exley. She hopes to include many large items such as hobby horses and tables and chairs as well as the smaller items. The toys will be the smaller items. N LETTER FROM SCROOGE On Civil Liberties Union States of America Mesdames: I been observing — with, it, a touch of nostalgia —orts to eliminate the reservoir from, pardon the on, Christmas. But I do have overlooked some strictures. Shouldn't you the popular title of that mole children's poem to Night Before Decem-And it's true title to "A man Mr. Nicholas"? Now about, "I'm Dreaming integrated Winter Holi-uch less prejudiced. And, "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania," would clear that one up. "Jingle Bells" of course is all right. So much like the sound of the cash register. But really, you should do something about "Silent Night." Perhaps, "Silent Night, Enitrely Night; or don't you like bad puns? Well, carry on. And as they don't say, "Zeus Rest You Merry, Gentlemen." I remain your obedient servant. EBENEZER SCROOGE P.S. What I really mean is, it won't work. Tiny Tim is bigger than both of us.