anaheim-gazette 1941-12-04

"Do You Get Enought To Eat, Son?" Ask Most Mothers Of Draftees Inquiry of soldiers today reveals that the women of America are vitally interested in the welfare of their men who are now in Uncle Sam's army or may be in it soon. Apparently some of the questions most frequently asked of trainees and soldiers by mothers, wives and sweethearts are: 1. "Do you have a good bed to sleep on in camp?" 2. "Do they give you enough cover?" 3. "Do you get enough to eat?" 4. "Is it the right kind of food?" ALL INFORMATION According to all information that could be obtained from recipients of personal letters from men in the service, the soldiers are doing very well, thank you, and most of them apparently have gained weight and are in fine physical ed an average of nearly 6½ pounds—6.46 pounds to be exact—since they entered service. Equally important, the survey reveals that overweight soldiers have been trimmed down considerably, some as much as 30 or 40 pounds, indicating that mothers of lads who were "extra stout" when they entered service will have to take a second look before recognizing their physically fit sons when they come home. SUFFICIENT FOOD The health of the soldier is a major consideration of the Quartermaster Corps, which not only sees that he gets a sufficient quantity of food of the best quality, but also that the food procured provides a health-giving vitamin-loaded, balanced ration. Meat, milk, fish, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, fresh fruits and vegetables and canned orchard products stand high on the list. In fact, almost Fullerton Students Will Present Christmas Plays Dickens' famous "Christmas Carol" will be presented by the combined music and drama departments of Fullerton union high school and district junior college as their annual Christmas play Dec. 17 and 18. Mrs. Esther Litchfield, director, announced this week. The play will be given three performances, two on Dec. 17 and one performance Thursday evening, Dec. 18. The matinee performance on Dec. 17 will be for high school assembly but there will be room for 300 outside guests. As in the past, the play was presented without charge as a traditional Christmas offering by the two schools. ANNUAL PRODUCTION The performance this year is the 13th annual production to the year's selection, "Gloria," "Winter Chimes Rang," and "The Other Wise Man." Major players in the production this year are Winfield Rainbow and Kenneth Nelson, alternates the role of Scrooge; Charles Hertler, Fullerton, as Fred; Jack Wilson, Anaheim, as Bob Cratchen; Charles Hart, Fullerton, as Mailey's ghost; Mary McManus, Fullerton, as the spirit of Christmas past. THE PLAYERS Howard Seelye, Whittier, as the spirit of Christmas present; Els Myers, Whittier, as the spirit of Christmas future; Douglas Phillips, as the butcher boy; and Om Passon, Huntington Beach, as Clark Terrill, Fullerton, as the two gentlemen. of them apparently have gained weight and are in fine physical shape. Now comes a scientific report carefully preserved in the office files of Colonel F. J. Riley, Quartermaster Supply Officers for the San Francisco General depot at Fort Mason, Calif., which transfers the general impression of soldier well-being into the realm of fact. This quartermaster agency procures most of the food for the Ninth Corps area, the Philippines and Hawaii, as well as ten items-of foodstuffs for the entire army of the United States. WEIGHT SURVEY A weight survey recently completed at Fort Ord, Calif., by Major Frederick B. Westervelt, division surgeon, during which 811 men were checked for weight, reveals that 80 per cent of them gained a total of 5,253 pounds or 2.62 tons since induction. Computations also show that the men have each gain- everything eaten that is eaten in a well managed home has its place on the Army menu. Preparation of meals necessarily lacks the "personal touch" of home but the food is of the finest quality, prepared by trained and experienced Army chefs. SLEEPING COMFORT As for sleeping comfort, it may be surprising to many civilians to know that the soldier like the civilians spends approximately a third of his life in bed. It is very important that he has a good night's rest. At most camps in the Ninth Corps Area, he is issued by the Quartermaster Corps a steel bed, mattress, pillow. Two mattress covers, two pillow cases, four wool blankets and four cotton sheets. NEW MYSTERY SERIAL Thrill! Suspense! Surprise! You'll find all these in the gripping new mystery serial, “RIDDLE IN RED,” by the well-known author, Jonathan Stagge. An unusual and swiftly moving story of sinister plotting, weird murder and blighted love. Don't miss the first installment in The American Weekly, the Magazine distributed with next week's LOS ANGELES EXAMINER.—(Adv). Two-Thirds of Public Have Motor Vehicles With two out of every three families in the United States owning automobiles today, the movement of the American people to “personalized” transportation one of the outstanding social and economic phenomena of all history, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Since 1935 passenger car registrations in the United States have increased by approximately 5,000,000. The growth has taken place chiefly among families that depend upon used cars for their transportation. National studies reveal that 55 per cent of the annual mileage of all cars is in connection with the earning of a livelihood and close related activities. Half of the car owning families have incomes of less than $30 per week, and half of the cars operating on the highways of America have a cash value of less than $100. Since the average burden of state and federal automotive tax now amounts to more than $4 annually, the tax load on a majority of the motor vehicles is excess of half of their cash value. Buy Your JEWELRY GIFTS Here! You Get VALUE! SELECTION! Select the Xmas Gift Now and "Lay Away" CARVING SETS $6 Imported Sheffield $2.00 to 26-PIECE SET $49.50 Sterling INLAY SETS $35.00 Sterling $10 to GIFTS of superior quality, Extensive line 25c to $75.00 DIAMONDS $1000 Large selection rings $5 to HARTWELL JEWELRY MANUFACTURING JEWELEY Repairing and Rebuilding Any Make 109 West Center Street Survey Expects Boom Building Year In 1942 Despite Material Scarcity Despite expected building difficulties in nondefense areas, the volume of construction in 1942, according to a survey today by the Bureau of Research and Statistics OPM, will probably be greater than at any time since 1930, with the exception of the present year. The construction industry as a whole is anticipating a very active year throughout 1942, according to the bureau, irrespective of what happens to nondefense building. BILLION DOLLARS Should there be only one billion dollars of nondefense construction in 1942, in addition to defense housing, the total volume of construction will be greater than any year since 1929, with the exception of 1941. Not all kinds of construction will enjoy this activity, it was added by the survey. Architects in certain areas may run short of work. Japanese-American Understanding Is Vital Says Admiral Realistically facing an immediate war in the Pacific today, the nation's armed forces, through Spokesman Rear Admiral Charles A. Blakely, USN, pleaded for American understanding in behalf of citizens of Japanese ancestry. "The second-generation Japanese or Nisel citizen," said Admiral Individual Farmers Require No Prioritization Farm Advisor Say Although farm equipmenters require them, individuals need not have prioritizing is a statement made too Orange County Farm Advisor old E. Wahlberg. "Where farmers are in doing this subject they should take ice that they are not required have priority ratings of and to purchase ordinary farm machinery, repair parts, fertilizering, nails, roofing or similar ems," Wahlberg stated. "Provision such items are issued to facturers, processors, and housemen," he said. ANY FARMERS "Any farmers asked to prioritize ratings before making purchase of ordinary equipment supplies," Wahlberg said. "should report facts immediately to the USDA Defense Board." A farmer needs a pre-rating only for purchases of initial classes of machinery normally used for farming learned. NOW KNOWN It is now known that new machinery will be produced smaller volume in 1942 because the requirements of the program. Repair parts may difficult to get, due to deficiencies. Understanding Is Vital Says Admiral Realistically facing an immediate war in the Pacific today, the nation's armed forces, through Spokesman Rear Admiral Charles A. Blakely, USN, pleaded for American understanding in behalf of citizens of Japanese ancestry. "The second-generation Japanese or Nisel citizen," said Admiral Blakely, "has a definite place in our social structure and we, as Americans, will be derelict in our duty if we fail to acknowledge this position and do not assist these people in their ambition to be true Americans. "We are not keeping faith," the Admiral said, "with our constitution when we make it necessary for boys and girls of Japanese descent, educated in our democratic way of living to plead for tolerance." OPEN HOUSE THE MOONS' ARE HOLDING OPEN HOUSE MONDAY, Dec. 1st THURSDAY, Dec. 24th FROM 9 TO 9 O'CLOCK MOON'S Gift Shop 209 W. Center Gifts for Her Every woman appreciates a gift from the Mary Miller because they know that it has been selected for stewardship and individuality. We have the things that appeal fancy—and prices are not expensive. 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Slips, step-ins, nighties. HOSIERY... Lovely hose—unbelievable sheer but so durable. A gift in step with the times. Gift Sweaters Don't fail to see these glamorous sweaters. Plaids, colors, combinations. Cardigans, pullovers. Individual Farmers Require No Priority Farm Advisor Says Although farm equipment deals require them, individual farmers need not have priority ratings as a statement made today by Orange County Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. Where farmers are in doubt on this subject they should take notice that they are not required to give priority ratings of any kind purchase ordinary farm machinery, repair parts, fertilizers, fences, nails, roofing or similar items," Wahlberg stated. "Priorities of such items are issued to manufacturers, processors, and warehouses," he said. NY FARMERS "Any farmers asked to obtain priority ratings before making purchase of ordinary equipment or supplies," Wahlberg advised, should report facts immediately to the USDA Defense Board office. A farmer needs a preference rating only for purchases of specialized classes of machinery not ordinarily used for farming, it was warned. HOW KNOWN It is now known that new farm machinery will be produced in smaller volume in 1942 because of the requirements of the defense program. Repair parts may also be difficult to get, due to defense priorities. Palomar Mountain Park To Be Constructed A public recreational area equipped with modern facilities for camping, swimming and fishing will be constructed in the Palomar Mountain State park, according to state officials today. Two dams are to be constructed to form artificial lakes, each one-quarter mile long and one-sixth mile wide. The report further states that the lakes will be stocked with fish by the State Fish and Game commission and will be open to fly fishermen only. Twenty-five double cabins, a recreation hall, swimming pool and administrtion building will be erected in the park and the grounds will be cleared in order to provide 250 camping and picnic sites. State Drink Licenses Expire On Dec. 31 Alcoholic beverage licenses in Southern California were reminded today that all license of this type expire Dec. 31 and must be renewed before that date. Failure to renew by filing proper application and license fees within the specified time, places the license in suspension. If not renewed within a 30-day suspension period, the license is automatically revoked and subsequent applications treated as new ones. Christmas Gifts EVERY WOMAN WILL APPRECIATE Hiday Glamour and style in every ERICK'S offer in ... for Her ift from the Mary Millerick Shop has been selected for style, quality the things that appeal to feminine opensive. SPARKLING Gifts They'll be her prized treasures long after Christmas—these pieces of costume jewelry, so exquisitely made. 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