anaheim-gazette 1940-09-19

Between the Headlines By Fleetwood Lawton THE BATTLE IS JOINED— The opening by the Nazi airforce of devastating nightly raids on London has been generally accepted as the signal that Hitler has at last decided to waste no more time in sparring, to wait no longer for the decision. Great though the havoc might be which the raiders have inflicted upon the British capital, it is most unlikely that these tactics are expected materially to affect the outcome. From the first day of the war, and even before that declaration, the British government fully anticipated that the striking power of the large German air force would be launched against London, therefore it is only logical to suppose that little or nothing of vital importance was left within the area. The raids have their primary purpose, the shattering of English civilian morale, with the hope already expressed in Berlin that a distraught populace will either compel their government to sue for peace, or will, at least, so distract the attention of the British authorities that England’s ability to resist the actual invasion attempt will be seriously diminished. At the same time Nazi chances of effecting a surprise attack will be corres- ANAH VOLUME LXX Rites Conducted Monday For J. Fred Sidebottom Large Crowd Attends Final Services at Local Church Final tribute to J. Fred Sidebottom, county recorder and prominent Anaheim resident, was paid by scores of his friends and acquaintances last Monday afternoon when funeral services were conducted from the First Presbyterian church. Rev. Stanley Frederick George, pastor of the church, officiated at the services there, while the Anaheim post of American Legion was in charge of the rites at the graveside in Fairhaven cemetery. Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Sidebottom died early last Friday at his home, 418 North Pine street, from a heart attack. He was 46 years of age. Although troubled with a heart ailment for some time, death came unexpectedly. Slightly ailing most of last week, he had remained at home in a vain effort to regain his strength. Native of Ohio A native of St. Clairville, Ohio, left within the area. The rains have their primary purpose, the shattering of English civilian morale, with the hope already expressed in Berlin that a distraught populace will either compel their government to sue for peace, or will, at least, so distract the attention of the British authorities that England's ability to resist the actual invasion attempt will be seriously diminished. At the same time Nazi chances of effecting a surprise attack will be correspondingly increased. Churchill has made it clear that the British are well aware of these dangers, that regardless of the suffering and destruction which the raids may cause, no consideration will be allowed to hamper the main task of military defense. So far as available indications show, the morale of the people of London is in no immediate peril of cracking since the English people realize fully that for them there can be no third alternative in the choice which they face: the continuance of the struggle at any cost, or, at the very best, sharing the fate of unoccupied France and enduring the rule of some such puppet as Sir Oswald Mosley. Well do the British people know the hate for them with which Hitler's own threats and denunciations militate against the final effectiveness of his bombing planes. Churchill has said that the largest and most detailed preparations are known to be virtually complete for the attempted invasion. German leaders cannot count on so much as two more weeks of good weather. At any moment the Nazi legions may receive the order to board their ships for the supreme gamble. England awaits with confidence the onslaught which will be no less confidently launched. The Battle is joined. SPEEDER FINED Robert D. Dressler, 112 South Rose street, paid a fine of $5 in Anaheim court last Saturday after pleading guilty to a charge of speeding. Mr. Sidebottom died early last Friday at his home, 418 North Pine street, from a heart attack. He was 46 years of age. Although troubled with a heart ailment for some time, death came unexpectedly. Slightly ailing most of last week, he had remained at home in a vain effort to regain his strength. Native of Ohio A native of St. Clairville, Ohio, Mr. Sidebottom came to California in 1922 and established his home in Anaheim. Sealer of weights and measure for Orange county for several years, he resigned that position to affiliate with the state board of equalization. Upon the resignation of Miss Justine Whitney as county recorder, Mr. Sidebottom was appointed to fill that position on February 11, 1936. He completed Miss Whitney's term and was then unanimously elected to the post in 1938 for a term which will continue until 1942. The county board of supervisors met in a special session last Friday. WPA Help Sought For Sewer Plant Adolph Koebig, consulting engineer in charge of construction of the treatment plant for the joint outfall sewer, was instructed to make an application for WPA funds for building of the plant by the administrative committee during its meeting Friday night. The application will ask for funds for the entire project. It is probable, however, that certain phases of the work, such as pile driving, will have to be handled by private cotnract, it was said. The decision to ask for total assistance was made at the request of representatives of several of the member cities and sanitary districts. Thousands of Mexicans from parts of Orange county gather in Anaheim Sunday and Monday to celebrate Mexico's Independence days. This year's event is the first time in the county's history that the county-wide celebration was held. Previous most of the communities condensed their own observance. Twenty-eight Mexican organizations cooperated in the event with the arrangements being made by representatives of each group who combined to form the Central de Festejos Patrios Candado de Orange. Pass Rivas of Santa Ana was presiding over the central committee, Julius A. Gonzales of Anaheim was secretary. Two-Day Event The two-day program opened Sunday morning with base games at the city park. The contests continued during afternoon, and were followed by a program in the Greek theater at the city park, the feature of ww was the coronation of Miss Felix of Santa Ana as queen of celebration. Maid of honor Miss Felix was Miss Fran Lopez of Anaheim, and the queen was also attended by six young women. The remainder of the event program was devoted to speeches and introduction of visiting guests from all parts of state. Edward Negrete of San Francisco Queen and Court Festival Queen and Court Above is shown a picture of Miss Rita Felix of Santa Ana, Queen of the county-wide celebration the Mexican Independence day, held here Monday. She is shown with her court. They are: (from left to right) Stella Saucido, Placentia; Frances Lopez, Anaheim; Miss Felix; Helen Ayala, Anahe Mary Aldana. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1940 Monday Sidebottom Red Cross Quota of Members Set at 1200 Persons Anaheim Chapter Allotment Accepted by Executive Board Tuesday Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross will have a quota of 1200 members for the coming year. The allotment was accepted during a meeting of the executive board Tuesday evening at the city hall. The annual membership drive will start on November 11 and continue until November 30. The chairman of the campaign has not yet been selected by William G. Claussen, chapter chairman. "In the face of the largest task placed upon the Red Cross since the World War days, the Anaheim chapter is planning the most successful enlistment of Red Cross members in its history," Chairman Claussen said yesterday. Audit Accepted The annual audit of the chapter's books made by Charles E. Griffith, city clerk, was read and accepted, and a vote of thanks was extended to Griffith for this gratituous job for the Red Cross. R. W. Marvin, treasurer of the chapter, reported that $1415.92 County Mexicans Hold Fiesta Here Coico's Independence Days Are Celebrated During Two-day Program Thousands of Mexicans from all of Orange county gathered Anaheim Sunday and Monday to celebrate Mexico's Independence days. This year's event was first time in the county's history that the county-wide celebration was held. Previously, no of the communities conduct their own observance. Twenty-eight Mexican organi-asis cooperated in the event, the arrangements being made representatives of each group combined to form the Comite Val de Festejos Patrios del Estado de Orange. Pasquel of Santa Ana was president of the central committee, and Luis A. Gonzales of Anaheim secretary. Two-Day Event The two-day program opened day morning with baseball games at the city park. These games continued during the afternoon, and were followed by a tram in the Greek theater of city park, the feature of which the coronation of Miss Rita of Santa Ana as queen of the coronation. Maid of honor to Felix was Miss Frances Cruz of Anaheim, and the queen also attended by six other women. The remainder of the evening program was devoted to music, cheeses and introduction of visit-guests from all parts of the state. Edward Negrete of Santa (Continued on Page 7) Audit Accepted The annual audit of the chapter's books made by Charles E. Griffith, city clerk, was read and accepted, and a vote of thanks was extended to Griffith for this gratituous job for the Red Cross. R. W. Marvin, treasurer of the chapter, reported that $1415.92 had been received for the war relief fund. A vote of thanks was given to The S. Q. R. Store for the generous space given the chapter for the display of war refugee garments which have been shipped to New Jersey, to be sent on to England. A new war refugee quota, to be shipped by December 31, was accepted by the chapter and includes 15 women's dresses, 30 girls' dresses, 20 layettes, 10 men's sweaters, 15 women's sweaters and 40 children's sweaters. The chapter will receive all materials to fill the quota from the National Red Cross. Production Quota A hospital production quota, for use in United States army and Navy hospitals, was also accepted. It includes six coat sweaters, 10 sewing kits, and two layettes. Enrollment of Anaheim schools and other schools in the chapter's area in the Junior Red Cross will get underway shortly, M. A. Gauer, chairman, reported. Besides Chairman Claussen, those who attended the meeting were Mrs. Martha Wallop, Mrs. Paul Boliek, Mrs. J. W. Truxaw, Mrs. Ruth Jefferson Rust, R. W. Marvin, M. A. Gauer, the Rev. D. Howard Dow, the Rev. H. G. Dymmel and Mrs. Laura R. Warren, executive secretary. Wedels Witness Airplane Crash Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wedel and Ervin Wedel of 615 South Clementine street were among the hundreds of persons along the beach and on piers who witnessed fatal airplane crash near Long Beach's Rainbow pier Sunday. The victim was identified as Lloyd Stine, a March Field army pilot. He was flying a rented airplane. The Wedels were on the pleasure pier when their attention was attracted to the plane by the sudden world war days, the Anaheim chapter is planning the most successful enlistment of Red Cross members in its history, "Chairman Claussen said yesterday. Audit Accepted The annual audit of the chapter's books made by Charles E. Griffith, city clerk, was read and accepted, and a vote of thanks was extended to Griffith for this gratituous job for the Red Cross. R. W. Marvin, treasurer of the chapter, reported that $1415.92 had been received for the war relief fund. A vote of thanks was given to The S. Q. R. Store for the generous space given the chapter for the display of war refugee garments which have been shipped to New Jersey, to be sent on to England. A new war refugee quota, to be shipped by December 31, was accepted by the chapter and includes 15 women's dresses, 30 girls' dresses, 20 layettes, 10 men's sweaters, 15 women's sweaters and 40 children's sweaters. The chapter will receive all materials to fill the quota from the National Red Cross. Production Quota A hospital production quota, for use in United States army and Navy hospitals, was also accepted. It includes six coat sweaters, 10 sewing kits, and two layettes. Enrollment of Anaheim schools and other schools in the chapter's area in the Junior Red Cross will get underway shortly, M. A. Gauer, chairman, reported. Besides Chairman Claussen, those who attended the meeting were Mrs. Martha Wallop, Mrs. Paul Boliek, Mrs. J. W. Truxaw, Mrs. Ruth Jefferson Rust, R. W. Marvin, M. A. Gauer, the Rev. D. Howard Dow, the Rev. H. G. Dymmel and Mrs. Laura R. Warren, executive secretary. Wendell L. Willkie, Republican presidential candidate, is Anaheim residents who gathered at the Santa Fe depot yesterday left is L. H. Loudon, Anaheim publisher and Republican candidate Barely discernable in the background is Gordon Richmond of Central committee Photo courtesy of Kenneth P. Warren. America Already In Europe's War Conflict is One of Ideals, Marshall Stimson Says In Address Here The United States is already in the European conflict, which is a war of spiritual things and a battle of ideals, Marshall Stimson, Los Angeles attorney and head of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies in that city, declared Monday noon while speaking before a combined meeting of Rotary and Kiwanis clubs at the Elks clubhouse. "Hitler may attack us through South America, or with the Bund organizations," Stimson said. He then decried the poor state of defense in America, declaring that people in the south and along the Atlantic seaboard are more concerned about the situation, but that those in the middle part of America already have no sale of tickets for the but reservations must be made later than Monday at the office. Features of the meeting: a discussion of the peace Manchester boulevard between Santa Ana and Los gales, and the welcoming than 50 new members to ther body, according to P.Louis H. Hoskins. To Display Models Miniature models of sea-the overhead and underpassings and other features free-way will be displayed Frank C. Balfour, super right of way agent for them Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wedel and Ervin Wedel of 615 South Clementine street were among the hundreds of persons along the beach and on piers who witnessed fatal airplane crash near Long Beach's Rainbow pier Sunday. The victim was identified as Lloyd Stine, a March Field army pilot. He was flying a rented airplane. The Wedels were on the pleasure pier when their attention was attracted to the plane by the sudden acceleration of its motor. "The ship was up about 2000 feet when we first heard it," Ervin Wedel said. "It came straight down in a perfect power dive, and the pilot twice 'gunned' the motor before hitting the water." The Anaheim family did not see the airplane when it struck the ocean, but investigated the wreckage afterwards. Rites Slated for Elderly Resident Recitation of the Holy Rosary for Mrs. Aluisia Backs, 82, who died yesterday morning, will occur Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel. Mass will be read Monday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church, followed by burial at Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Backs was the widow of the late August Backs, early-day resident of Anaheim, and she herself had lived in this city for the past 57 years. She was born in Duluth, Minn. Mrs. Backs is survived by a niece, Mrs. George Loutsch of St. Paul, Minn., and several other nieces and nephews by marriage. Mrs. Loutsch will come to Anaheim for the funeral by Aiding the Allies in that city, declared Monday noon while speaking before a combined meeting of Rotary and Kiwanis clubs at the Elks clubhouse. "Hitler may attack us through South America, or with the Bund organizations," Stimson said. He then decried the poor state of defense in America, declaring that the people in the south and along the Atlantic seaboard are more concerned about the situation, but that those in the middle part of the country are apathetic. Fifth Column Here "The fifth column is in America," the speaker declared. He also charged that certain foreign consulates are engaged in sabotage activities and declared that the radio has become an important method of propaganda. "Are we going to have time to prepare?" was a question which Stimson asked of his audience. That need of time to make preparation to defend this nation is the reason while the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies was formed by William Allen White, noted Kansas editor, he said. "We must support England now, because England is our first line of defense." Stimson declared. Naval Deal Lauded The speaker praised the recent action of the administration in exchanging several destroyers for naval bases. Stimson concluded his address by saying that the United States can look away to a certain extent from politics to the bigger problem confronting the nation. Ronald Brandon, president of the Rotary club, presided during the meeting, and the speaker was introduced by Thomas L. McFadden, Anaheim attorney. To Display Models Miniature models of sea-the overhead and underpassings and other features free-way will be displayed. Frank C. Balfour, super right of way agent for the California. Colored motifs of freeways in New and other states will be shown. District Agent Whittemore of the state company Balfour to the membership camp of the Chamber of Commerce come to an official close week's dinner meeting. C men Joe Sowder and Re Boney have obtained more new members, each of whom be introduced during the special invitation extended to the women to the meeting, according toudent Hoskins. Pedestrian Injury Here Sunday Struck, according to ports, when he stepped behind a parked car, Vernon, 17, of 213 South Street, suffered slight about 9 o'clock Sunday Driver of the car which Vernon was A. F. Withhe 903-East Center street, told. Vernon was taken to in a police car. The occurred on Center street Melrose and Kroeger str ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 70th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 NOBER 19, 1940 NUMBER 48 People Greet Wendell L. Willkie GOP Presidential Candidate Makes Appearance Here Republican Standard Bearer Draws Large Crowd to Train Yesterday Republican Presidential Nominee Wendell L. Willkie yesterday blamed the deplorable conditions in the citrus industry to the mounting unemployment under the New Deal as he carried his campaign message to approximately 4000 voters of Anaheim, from the platform of his special train at the Santa Fe depot. The Republican party's "first citizen" arrived at 4:40 o'clock for his second of three talks scheduled in Orange county in the afternoon. Speaking in the language of the crowd, Willkie said that the stimulation of American industry under a new administration would bring millions of men back to work and that the citrus industry would be but one of those benefitted. "Join in Crusade" residential candidate, is shown above saluting the nearly 4000 the Santa Fe depot yesterday afternoon to greet him. On Willkie's inner and Republican candidate for congress from the 19th district, is Gordon Richmond of Orange, chairman of the county Republican Kenneth P. Warren. Annual Meeting Plans Complete Plans are virtually complete today for the annual meeting of hte naheim Chamber of Commerce, to be held next Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Elks clubhouse. There will be no advance sale of tickets for the banquet, but reservations must be made not later than Monday at the chamber of commerce office. Features of the meeting will be discussed of the proposed Manchester boulevard free-way between Santa Ana and Los Anales, and the welcoming of more than 50 new members to the booser body, according to President Louis H. Hoiskins. To Display Models Miniature models of several of the overhead and underpass crossings and other features of the free-way will be displayed by Frank C. Balfour, supervising right of way agent for the state of Car-Truck Crash Takes Man’s Life Twelve Others Injured Late Yesterday in Wreck on Lincoln Avenue One man is dead and 12 others are injured as the result of a collision between a truck and an automobile at 5:22 o'clock yesterday afternoon on Lincoln avenue between Euclid avenue and Brookhurst roads. The dead man was identified by the county coroner's office as Wincelio Aguilerara but his address was not obtainable this morning. Those injured, all of whom are at St. Joseph hospital, were listed as Julius Carrillo, Pete Morales, Pete Carrillo, Estrada Santiago, Sisto Hurtado, Joe Martinez, Benjamin Jimenez, Sidencio Calleras, Juan Bellagas, Aurelo Cervantes and Francisco Valdez. The hospital was unable to give their home addresses. The Republican party's "first citizen" arrived at 4:40 o'clock for his second of three talks scheduled in Orange county in the afternoon. Speaking in the language of the crowd, Willkie said that the stimulation of American industry under a new administration would bring millions of men back to work and that the citrus industry would be but one of those benefitted. "Join in Crusade" Hoarse from days of talking to thousands of people in his sweeping campaign across the country, Willkie smilingly told the crowd that greeted him to "join in a cruade to protect America against totalitarianism at home and abroad." Frankly the candidate stated, "I want your votes. I wasn't drafted for this campaign and I don't believe anyone else was drafted. If you elect me as your President, I promise to serve you by carrying out a program which will keep you out of this war," he declared, in stressing the fact that the purpose of his visit was to know the people of California and to permit the people to come face to face with a man who seeks their votes for the Presidency. “If you want me as President, I want you to know in advance what I stand for and what I promise to do,” he added. Loudon on Train The nominee's party, which included Mrs. Willkie, various party officials and press representatives, boarded the special train at San Bernardino, where they were met by Lotus H. Loudon of Anaheim, Republican candidate for congress from this district, who accompanied them on their tour of the county. In his greeting to Californians, Willkie paid a tribute to United States Senator Hiram Johnson as a "fearless champion of liberalism against all comers." He condemned the New Deal for its lack of ability to solve the (Continued on Page 8) "News Tip” Contest Winners Announced Miss Elenora A. Parker of 509 West Broadway and Miss Elaine Breeden of 920 North Clementine street were the winners this week in the Gazette's “news tip” contest. Miss Parker wins the $1.50 for the best written news story To Display Models Miniature models of several of the overhead and underpass crossings and other features of the free-way will be displayed by Frank C. Balfour, supervising right of way agent for the state of California. Colored motion pictures of freeways in New York and other states will also be shown. District Agent E. N. Whittemore of the state will accompany Balfour to the meeting. The membership campaign of the Chamber of Commerce will come to an official close with next week's dinner meeting. Co-chairmen Joe Sowder and Robert H. Boney have obtained more than 50 new members, each of whom will be introduced during the dinner. A special invitation has been extended to the women to attend the meeting, according to President Hoskins. Pedestrian Injured Here Sunday Night Struck, according to police reports, when he stepped from behind a parked car, Frederick Vernon, 17, of 213 South Cherry street, suffered slight injuries about 9 o'clock Sunday night. Driver of the car which struck Vernon was A. F. Withee, 75, of 903 East Center street, police were told. Vernon was taken to his home in a police car. The accident occurred on Center street between Melrose and Kroeger streets. John Jordy’s Rites Conducted Tuesday Final rites for John Jordy, 80, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Salem Evangelical church, with Rev. U. S. Schauer officiating. Entombment was made in Melrose Abbey mausoleum under direction of Hilgenfeld funeral home. Jordy died last Friday night after having resided in Anaheim for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Luisa Jordy; two brothers, Peter Jordy of North Dakota and Christian Jordy of France, and many other relatives. “News Tip” Contest Winners Announced Miss Elenora A. Parker of 509 West Broadway and Miss Elaine Breeden of 920 North Clementine street were the winners this week in the Gazette's “news tip” contest. Miss Parker wins the $1.50 for the best written news story submitted under rules of the contest and Miss Breeden wins the $1 prize for the best unwritten tip. The “Tops” in Auto Service ... You'll get good service at most any Service Station but revealed in all the little the “TOPS” in service is extras one gets when they order gasoline or oil. For service supreme see the advertiser, whose ad is partially reproduced herewith under classification— SERVICE STATIONS— C... & H... Service— Auto Laundry— Batteries Rented— MobilLubrication— U. S. Tires— Read - Use Gazette Want Ads for PROFIT