anaheim-gazette 1941-12-25

As It Was Almost 2,000 Years Ago, So Is In the days of long ago there were wise men and shepherds, the most high and the lowly, rich and poor alike. And they were as one that night as they followed the Star. In the hearts of every one of them as they came from the hills and from the valleys from the vineyards and from the deserts was the FAITH, and TRUST, and HONOR of FREE MEN. That Christmas eve in the Holy land long ago that Star awakened something which was within them; an ideal which who knows how or why, was already a part of them. Just so today. That same star shines the Christmas eve. That same blind faith trust, and hope still burns in the hearts of men the world over who within themselves believe in God, no matter by what name they may know Him. As it was almost 2000 years ago, so is it this Christmas eve a BEACON of FREEDOM and JUSTICE for all men who would see it. The fortunes of war can never change that star, but they can change us, make mistakes about that. Hate and greed, violence and oppression, blood upon the earth. READ THE CHRISTMAS ADS IN THIS ISSUE VOLUME LXXII ANAHEIM, ORAN “Lock Your Bikes,” Warn Police Chief; Autoist Burned; Cyclist Injured Here With six bicycles listed as stolen in Anaheim during the past week, Police Chief J. S. Bouldin, warned today that all cyclists here should cut and bruised when the bicycle he was riding collided with an autodriven by Frank S. Miles, Hollywood as it hacked from the "Lock Your Bikes," Warn Police Chief; Autoist Burned; Cyclist Injured Here With six bicycles listed as stolen in Anaheim during the past week, Police Chief J. S. Bouldin, warned today that all cyclists here should take the precaution of locking their wheels before leaving them on the street. Two of the stolen bicycles have been recovered, it was stated. OTHER RECORDS Other police records report burns on the hands of C. O. McKinney, 729 N. Paulina st., Thursday when his car caught fire at North and Palm sts. McKinney was investigating motor failure with a match when the fire occurred. On Thursday afternoon Dan Trabant, 17, of 327 S. Olive st., was cut and bruised when the bicycle he was riding collided with an autodriven by Frank S. Miles, Hollywood, as it backed from the curb on Center st. near the intersection of Los Angeles. Trabant was released following treatment. REPORTED STOLEN Reported stolen last week from the back of an Army truck as it parked on Center st. in Anaheim, a metal service suitcase has been recovered, according to the local police department. The missing article was picked up in the Olive road, just this side of Santa Ana river bridge by a motorist who saw it fall from the truck. Army officials have been notified accordingly. One By One War Reports Are Arriving From Danger Zones In the Pacific One by one Anaheim people are hearing from their relatives in the danger zone of the Pacific but still anxiously awaiting are Mr. and Mrs. G. E. McCloud of 927 N. Topeka st. for a word from their son, Glenn, at Pearl Harbor, who has been with the medical corps of the navy for eight months. The McClouds have and another son in the navy at Panama and word was received from his this week, he was okay. ENSIGN KIRVIN Ensign Oliver C. Kirvin, brother of Tom Kirven of Anaheim, who is stationed at Honolulu, reported that he was safe and sound last week. His wife, the former Nancy Herrington of Santa Ana, also was reported safe. Word that Corporal Thomas E. Roberts of Westminster was among those reported killed at Pearl Harbor, issued by the War department Dec. 11, was retracted this week. According to a wire from Honolulu to Corporal Robert's parents, now residing in Long Beach, it was stated that he "was severely injured," but still alive. Woman’s Volutary Service Meeting Scheduled For Anaheim On Dec. 29 Mrs. Vida Stone, field representative of the Southern branch of the American Woman’s Voluntary Services, will speak on the work of the Voluntary Services in the United States, Monday, Dec. 29. at the Elks clubhouse at 2:30 p.m. Expected to accompany her are Mrs. Ann Lehr and Mrs. Patten, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Barbara and Taft. The AWVS is a private organization and is supported by voluntary contributions. It works in cooperation with the Red Cross, USO and the Citizen’s Committee. UTILIZE SKILLS Dorothy B. Buell, assistant director lights To Stay On; Stores Remain Open Yuletide lights in downtown Anaheim will be kept lighted nightly until after New Years according to Postmaster Louis Hoskins, chairman of the decorating committee. Most stores are also expected to remain open evenings until Christmas. Meanwhile, last week, Anaheim service stations adopted uniform business hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to cooperate in the present emergency. McKim Services Wednesday Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Hillgenfeld mortuary for Anna McKim, 71, a resident of Anaheim for nearly 30 years, who passed away early Friday at her home, 614 E. Chartres st., following an extended illness. She is survived by two sons: John McKim of Anaheim and Chales McKim of Kansas City Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. C. N. Miles of Fullerton; one brother Samuel Stevens of New Mexico; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church of Garden Grove. Officiating at the funeral services will lbe Rev. L. R. Anderson, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist church of Fullerton, assisted by Elder William A. Abbott. Interment will be made in the Anaheim Cemetery. Hardest Is Ahead Says Red Cross Red Cross War chest totals reached $2342 Saturday and are expected to hit 50 per cent of a $5,000 quota today, but the “hard- Woman's Voluntary Service Meeting Scheduled For Anaheim On Dec. 29 Mrs. Vida Stone, field representative of the Southern branch of the American Woman's Voluntary Services, will speak on the work of the Voluntary Services in the United States, Monday, Dec. 29, at the Elks clubhouse at 2:30 p.m. Expected to accompany her are Mrs. Ann Lehr and Mrs. Patten, members of the defense council board. BEGAN IN 1940 The AWVS began in 1940 by Mrs. Alice McLean, an American woman who lived in England and worked with Lady Reading, instigator of the English Voluntary Woman's Services. Since 1940, 100,000 women have enrolled in the American Services, with local units having been organized in Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Barbara and Taft. The AWVS is a private organization and is supported by voluntary contributions. It works in cooperation with the Red Cross, USO and the Citizen’s Committee. UTILIZE SKILLS Dorothy B. Buell, assistant director of program and extension of the Civil Defense council, stated recently that the basic purpose of the AWVS is to stimulate women to utilize their skills, to gain fuller training and to serve their community and their country more effectively. ALL WOMEN All women of Anaheim and vicinity are invited to attend the meeting next Monday. Elks To Go “All Out” In Preparation For New Year’s Eve Celebration Here Ready to "all out" in making their New Year's eve ball the most memorable in social annals of the club, Anaheim Elks today announced appointment of committee personnel, headed by Johnny Ardaiz, of this city, and plunged into assorted tasks assigned them for the occasion. The affair is planned not only for fun, according to officials of the organization, but for practical results as well, the benevolent policy of the Elks ruling in the disposition of proceeds which are to go to charity or some other useful purpose. DANCE COMMITTEE Assisting Chairman Ardaiz on the dance committee will be the following: Rod Brastad, Elmore Finch, Paul Williams, Warren Hedges, Al DeWitt, Stephen Gallagher, Arte Clodt, Bill Klapper, C. Lloyd Larsen, Harwood Larsen, Maurice Shirk and L. P. Bonnat, all of Anaheim; John Flanagan, John Davies, Jim Roberts, Clyde Bruce, Don Jones, Charles Fallert and Ralph Newell, all of Fullerton; Elmer Guy of Brea, and Dave Allen of Buena Park. Hardest Is Ahead Says Red Cross Red Cross War chest totals reached $2342 Saturday and are expected to hit 50 per cent of a $5,000 quota today, but the "hardest is yet ahead" according to Dr. J. C. Hilleary, chairman of the drive. The $5,000 quota is in addition to the regular $3,000 mark set for Anaheim by national headquarters of the organization in this annual membership drive. Remain Vigilant! Cautions Council “No one knows when the next air raid signal may come. It may be tonight; it may not be for a month or more, but remember that your vigilance must not relax,” the Orange County Defense council cautioned today, in a report of progress on civilian defense in the county. “Time is a very important factor in making a blackout effective,” the organization stated. “When planes are traveling 300 miles per hour they are going five miles a minute. When the air raid signal is sounded at night, not a moment should be lost in extinguishing all forms of light. Death and destruction might result from tardy action on your part.” Ago, So Is It This Christmas Eve--A BRIGHT BEACON every one of them as they falls and from the valleys, falls and from the desert, and TRUST, and HOPE eve in the Holy land awakened something them; an ideal which, why, was already a part that same star shines this that same blind faith, all burns in the hearts of who within themselves matter by what name him. As it was almost is it this Christmas eve FREEDOM and JUSTICE would see it. war can never change can change us, make no Hate and greed, vioon, blood upon the earth and sea, cannot dim its light. That Star will shine for eternity. But all these things can enslave men and nations who do nothing in return for the blessings they reap. The Star will continue to burn in the heavens long after tyrants and murderers, oppressors and thieves are dead. Long after this order has passed and another, and yet many others; this civilization, and yet another, and another, are but pages on the books of history, that Star will furnish light by which all who wish, may see. That WE, in our lifetimes, may enjoy the principles for which it stands is important to us this Christmas. Men everywhere, who in their hearts hold freedom and justice dear, are struggling. They're fighting for their OPPORTUNITY to practice goodwill; their RIGHT to go in peace for which they must pay in blood in order that one day in our time, ALL OF US may cherish it. Why blood be shed in the name of love and freedom, justice and equality, if question to be answered, not by one for all men, but by all men, each for the selves. For our part, it is sufficient toswer that whether through misunstanding or actual difference, the world temporarily divided. A world in which the majority of people seek the same thing, is in need of unity that under the circumstances only be achieved by force of arms, in order that understanding may come again. Lest those who oppose us in war we also oppose us in peace one must be queried in order that all may lay down arms. Not in the name of the star or the war, but for the right to retain what means to us—FREEDOM, LIBERTY, EQUALITY. And they are not mere words, these clions. They are more than torches by wha AHEIM GAZET THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR NAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1941 Is To Stay On; Is Remain Open Right Way To Get War Information Listed By Navy Relations Office Residents of Anaheim and vicinity were advised today by the US Navy Public Relations office concerning those in military duty in war zones and, although official World At Christmas S Right Way To Get War Information Listed By Navy Relations Office Residents of Anaheim and vicinity were advised today by the US Navy Public Relations office concerning the correct procedure in obtaining information about relatives or friends in war zones. For information on friends or relatives in Naval service, questions should be directed to the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, Navy department, Washington, D.C., the office stated. ARMY PERSONNEL Questions regarding Army personnel should be sent to the Adjutant-General, United States Army, War department, Washington, D.C. The local chapter of Red Cross has been issuing information concerning those in military duty in war zones and, although official orders have not been received, it is expected that the Red Cross will care for requests about civilians in the same zones in the near future. The Anaheim chapter is located on W. Center st. and the telephone number is 2065. NAVAL CASUALTIES The next of kin and dependents of Naval casualties are notified by telegram from Washington, and for military reasons are being asked not to divulge the names of the ship or station of which the relative was attached. Draft Board Prepares For New Role As War Department Ends Recruiting Anaheim’s draft board is preparing today to take over an additional role in the national emergency for after the present wave of patriotism flooding military recruiting office with volunteers, Robert E. Winchell, of the local board said, instructions have been given by the War department to close recruiting stations and direct enlistments through Selective service channels. The move was made necessary, Winchell said, as many volunteers during the past two weeks were found to have dependents following their induction, making their discharge necessary. NEW SYSTEM Under the new system, all applicants, whether volunteers or draftees, will be taken through selective service draft boards and classified before induction to eliminate possibility of rejection later. No classification preventing men from volunteering services except religious students may then be waived, Winchell said, and only those who meet the requirements for immediate induction may be accepted. ADDITIONAL MEN A call for additional men for January service through regular Selective Service channels is expected at the local board this week. Additional registration activity will be lot of the local board following the placing in effect of new Selective Service limits of military service for men from 20 to 44 years, and classification of men 18 to 64. The new limits are expected to require registration of an additional 41,000,000 men. LOCAL BOARD Meanwhile, it was reported last week that of more than 70 men sent by the local board to an Army examining center in Los Angeles, only six were rejected as physically unfit. Nation Copies Civilian Motor Corps Started In Southland By Auto Club World At Christmas Sale 500 Applications Taken For Defense Close to 500 volunteer applications for Civilian Defense due Anaheim had been received with tabulation and assignment posts expected to be completed within the next 10 days. The local Civilian Defense office will meet on Tuesday evening this week for further coordination of emergency plans, and assessment of applicants. Immediately upon being nominated to various defense committees in the organization, volunteers will be notified when report and given their instruction along with a Civilian Defense permitting them to perform duties and pass guard lines in case of emergency. Ellsworth Caverly Interred Here Ellsworth Thomas Caverly ther of Mrs. Hazel Cheatam, Anaheim, will be interred Tuesday Melrose Abbey following pre-services conducted by Bass Campbell and Kaulbars mortal. He passed away April 3 of year in Chicago at the age of 89. Born in Canada, he is also survived by Mrs. Evely R. Te Pomona. Send The News To Soldiers At Front Write the news to the boys, the War department's Christmas holiday recommendation today bolstering soldier morale. Best Is Ahead Red Cross Cross War chest totals 2342 Saturday and are to hit 50 per cent of a quota today, but the "hard-ahead" according to Dr. Heary, chairman of the 1,000 quota is in addition regular $3,000 mark set for by national headquarters organization in this annual trip drive. Nation Copies Civilian Motor Corps Started In Southland By Auto Club Patterned after the California civilian motorized army which began here in the Southland through the Automobile Club of Southern California, Motor Service corps to "give a lift" to men in military service were springing up all over the nation today. Information regarding the organization and objectives of the Service Motor corps recently was requested by the American Automobile association headquarters in Washington, D. C., while various state associations have been given outlines of the volunteer California "army" which was successfully launched on its service program last month. MOUNTING DAILY Endorsed by the Los Angeles area board of the USO, the Service Motor corps' enrollment is mounting daily, with the tri-colored "Give Them A Lift' 'slogan windshield stickers distinguishing the cars of patriotic motorists eager to do their bit in the national defense program by inviting uniformed men to ride. Death Claims Jose M. Vargas Here; Records Give His Age As 112 Years Death that stayed its hand for over a century for Joe M. Vargas, 313 W. Santa Ana st., called at his Anaheim residence Saturday morning. According to family records he was 112 years old. Records list his birth at Consaucion, Chihuahua, Mexico, on Aug. 23, 1829. His survivors include 27 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren. He had been a resident of Anaheim for four years. Other survivors are a son, Jose Vargas, jr. of Los Angeles; three daughters, Mrs. Jpolita Benzor, Riverside; Mrs. Magdalena Munos, Miami, Ariz.; and Mrs. Ophelia V. Provencio, of Anaheim with whom he was residing at time of death. Rosary was held Sunday at 7 p.m. with mass Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface church. Burial was made at Holy Sephulcre cemetery, Orange County park, by Backs, Campbell, and Kaulbars mortuary. Recommendations today by Orange County Defense council included approval of the prop daylight saving time shift for informia, and support for a movement in the county to increase staff of the County Highway trol for 24-hour service during emergency, according to Mr. Parks, Anaheim representative of the organization. The council recommended County supervisors this week they back the move to increase highway policing to a full basis. Meanwhile, representatives at the special session of the lature in Sacramento were not of the organization's support or proposed daylight saving plan. IT BEACON OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE! Justice and equality, is a answered, not by one man by all men, each for them-art, it is sufficient to another through misunderstanding difference, the world is led. Which the majority of men ing, is in need of unity, a the circumstances can by force of arms, in order may come again. O oppose us in war would peace one must be con- at all may lay down their one of the star or the man es are we fighting this right to retain what it REEDOM, LIBERTY, and not mere words, these clar- re than torches by which the passions of men are enflamed to fight and conquer. They signify an order of living, a way of life. They are as eternal as the star which they represent. They are as essentially the food of men who would REMAIN FREE as the bread they eat. Let not anyone betray themselves to ignorance. Let no free man, woman, or child, whose daily diet since the day of birth has been freedom and justice, believe that they can do without them; that this struggle is apart from them. That the fight for freedom is not their birthright. Nor should anyone believe that he betrays God and himself this Christmas eve in struggling to retain the rights which have been given him; that this war is the aim, the goal, and the end. THERE IS MORE. That Star will lead all men, high an dlowly, rich and poor alike who will but see an dbelieve in it, who seek to REMAIN FREE, to a day when peace will come again to all the world. ZETTE 72nd YEAR THERE'S STILL TIME TO SHOP IN ANAHEIM NBER 25, 1941 Number 10 World At War In Background Here As Christmas Spirit Takes Command Of City World At War In Background Here As Christmas Spirit Takes Command Of City 10 Applications Taken For Defense War and rumor took a back seat in Anaheim today as the Christmas spirit invaded the city for a week's stay and local attention turned to home and church for the holiday season. With Christmas services already underway and to continue throughout this week, included in the following are many programs on the local church Yuletide calendar: ZION LUTHERAN A Christmas Eve children's program will be given at 5 p.m. with the recitation of the "Christmas Story" and songs. A special service will be at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Christmas morning with Rev. L. E. Eifert, pastor, delivering the sermon. WESLEY METHODIST A special Christmas service was given Sunday morning followed by a Children's program at 3 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN A sacred Christmas program and play, "Living Christmas Pictures," will be presented on Christmas Eve by Sunday school pupils and members of Mrs. Freda Paulsen's class. Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker will give his Christmas sermon on Christmas day at 10 p.m. ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL Children's carol service on Wednesday followed by the midnight choral Eucharist at 11:30 Christmas eve are the special Christmas services at St. Michael's church with Rev. D. Howard Dow, Rector. BETHEL BAPTIST A Sunday school program of music, recitations and drama will be presented Wednesday at 7 p.m. Gifts will be exchanged. WHITE TEMPLE METHODIST A special Christmas program will be given by the Sunday school at 7 p.m. Tuesday. High school students will be presented in a special play, under the direction of Miss Laura Gene Frantz. After the program, gifts will be exchanged. On Wednesday at 7:30 the annual Christmas service will be given. Next Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Burden will speak in the morning on the subject, "Between the Years," and in the evening on "Medieval Dollars." Music will be provided. The New Year's eve service, as announced by Rev. Burden, will be a communion service between 7 and 8 p.m. in the sanctuary. Special choir music will be heard. CHURCH OF CHRIST The Christmas service was given last Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The prayer and bible study will meet Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN The new junior vested choir of 35 voices were featured with the senior choir group at the Christmas Sunday service. The annual Sunday school program under the direction of Mrs. Paulina Bollek was presented Monday at 7 p.m. when the various church school departments participated. FREE METHODIST The annual Christmas vesper service was given Sunday afternoon with the pageant, "The Perfect Gift," being presented by the young people of the church. CALVARY BAPTIST A Christmas tree program will be given Tuesday at 7 p.m. when an original one-act play written and directed by Mrs. Earl Arns will be presented. A special worship service preceded by a Christmas program was given Sunday. Christmas music was featured by the choir, and soloists, Mary Ezetta Willis and Mrs. Horace Hempshall. SALEM EVANGELICAL Special Yuletide services were given Sunday with a play given by the junior and intermediate departments of the Sunday school in the morning and a vesper service by the choir, under the direction of Albert Cranston, in the after- A special Christmas program will be given by the Sunday school at 7 p.m. Tuesday. High school students will be presented in a special play, under the direction of Miss Laura Gene Frantz. After the program, gifts will be exchanged. On Wednesday at 7:30 the annual Christmas service will be given. Next Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Burden will speak in the morning on the subject, "Between the Years," and in the evening on "Modern Dillusions." Special mu- THE NEWS IN BRIEF Last Minute Summary of Events SPARKPLUGS STOLEN About 100 sparkplugs were reported stolen Saturday afternoon from the Lee Trading company, 718 S. Los Angeles st. as the proprietor waited on a customer in front of the establishment. KIWANIS CLUB Local Kiwanians meet tomorrow noon for their annual Children's Christmas party. Each member attending is requested to bring a child. Party will be held at the Anaheim Elks club. PEDESTRIAN INJURED A. Klukas, residing at Apartment 4, Linger apartments, Anaheim, was struck by an automobile Sunday at the intersection of Lemon and Center sts., suffering leg injuries. The car was driven by Deogracias M. Salvio who gave his address to the local police department as Uplands, Calif. MOVEMENTS SECRET State Adjutant-General's office at Sacramento announced today that all future matters pertaining to mobilization, troop movements, destinations, and the numerical strength of the California State guard will be considered confidential and not subject to release by press or radio. IRVIN TRANSFERRED Lt. John D. Irvin, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Irvin, Anaheim, who recently received his commission in the US Army Air corps from Luke field, Arizona, was this week transferred, along with most of the personnel in his class to March Field, Riverside, for active duty. GUARD DUTY Twenty-five guardsmen from Anaheim's Company K will continue to stand 12-hour watches on Friday nights until further notice at Santa Ana's Cadet center, it was learned today from Lt. Ewald Lemcke. VERY MERRIEST CHRISTMAS SEASON