anaheim-gazette 1942-01-15

NEWS IN BRIEF Late Summary WAR CAUTIONS! The Orange County Defense council today cautioned civilians not to use beaches for recreation at night, not to loiter on beaches or waterfronts after dark, whether in cars or not, and not to shine spot-lights on army trucks or army equipment moving or stationary. Recent infractions of these Army rules have cost the life of at least one person who failed to heed the command of a sentry to halt when confronted on the beach. The Army has been instructed to shoot first; ask questions after! SAFETY COUNCIL Orange County's Safety council, headquartered here in Anaheim this week, in a letter to James M. Carter, director of motor vehicles in Sacramento, backed a current legislative bill calling for 300 additional state highway patrolmen. DEFENSE BROADCASTS Broadcasting each Tuesday evening over KVOE, Santa Ana, the Orange County Defense council is carrying out a series of radio information programs to authentically inform people of the county of preparations being made to protect life and property in the present emergency. TROOPS HERE? Rumor to the contrary, nothing has been learned by civic leaders here concerning the stationing of an estimated 8,000 US Army troops in or near Anaheim. DEFENSE COUNCIL To be notified immediately of their appointments are two zone wardens, four district wardens, and 33 sector wardens under the local Civilian Defense council. They will receive instruction books. All-Important PTA Election In Progress Here Today Orange county's most important PTA meeting of the year, including election of officers for the Fourth district, State Congress of Parent-Teacher association is in progress today at Anaheim's Fremont school, to continue until three o'clock this afternoon. Some 350 guests including state officers of the organization are in attendance, according to Mrs. Arthur Lindell, president of the Anaheim council PTA, hostess group for the day. STATE OFFICERS Featuring speeches by Mrs. David Hibbs and Mrs. C. W. Corson, state PTA officers, program for the day is as follows: Registration at 9 a.m. this morning, followed by call to order at 9:30 with pledge of allegiance led by Girl Scout troop No. 1, and invocation by Rev. Earl Berg. ADDRESS OF WELCOME Address of welcome by Superintendent M. A. Gauer, and introductions, with response by Mrs. Lee Trine, fourth district chairman on mental and social hygiene. Business session opened at 10 a.m. with all important election of officers at 10:30, and presentation of life memberships. Mackmen Due Here Saturday, Feb. 21 Connie Mack and his American Baseball club of Philadelphia, better known as the Athletics, City trustees here Tuesday granted the American Legion the concession rights at La Palma park during the Athletic's spring training period. pack their troubles in the old pill bag and leave Philadelphia, Feb. 18, arriving in Anaheim, Saturday night, the 21st. According to word received by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce this week, they will start training the 23rd, and their spring TROOPS HERE? Rumor to the contrary, nothing has been learned by civic leaders here concerning the stationing of an estimated 8,000 US Army troops in or near Anaheim DEFENSE COUNCIL To be notified immediately of their appointments are two zone wardens, four district wardens, and 33 sector wardens under the local Civilian Defense council. They will receive instruction books printed this week, maps and passes to be used in performing their duties in event of attack. TAVERN KEEPERS Meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. Southern California Tavern association members in Anaheim heard talks by Tom Collins, chief liquor control officer, and Defense Chairman Charles Mann, and pledged their cooperation in the war effort through strict observance of laws pertaining to sale of beverages to soldiers. MERCHANTS BREAKFAST Anaheim merchants breakfasted this morning at the Marigold cafe where they heard a speech by Millard Parks, of the city and county planning commission, and conducted an open forum. The event was sponsored by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Local Students In Comedy Cast Cast for the comedy, "Once In A Lifetime," to be presented by Fullerton junior college student body, Feb. 12 and 13, today included Muriel Barnes, Jean Sutherland, Jane Grady, and Keith Presson, of Anaheim. Selected because stage and screen productions proved it to be a riot of laughs, the play is built around seven scenes satirizing life in Hollywood. Action centers around the antics of 14 major characters with a supporting cast of 23. Service Clubs Elect Officers Most of Anaheim's service clubs are ready today for the year of 1942 with new officers, elected recently by members of the organi- ADDRESS OF WELCOME Address of welcome by Superintendent M. A. Gauer, and introductions, with response by Mrs. Lee Trine, fourth district chairman on mental and social hygiene. Business session opened at 10 a.m. with all important election of officers at 10:30, and presentation of life memberships "EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN" At 11 o'clock this morning Mrs. Hibbs, Los Gatos, state PTA chairman, spoke on the subject: "Exceptional Children" and Mrs. Corson, from San Francisco, second vice-president of state PTA, on "Emotional Maturity." At noon the group adjourned for luncheon in the school cafeteria, to reconvene at 1:30 with music furnished by the Fremont school. NUTRITIONIST Miss Edith Yokela, nutritionist from the state department of health, addressed the group on "Nutrition" at 1:50 p.m. Adjournment was at 3 p.m. New Clause In Current Income Tax Lowers Personal Exemption Basis New in the current Federal Income tax laws is the lowering of personal exemption from $800 to $750 for single persons, and from $2000 to $1500 for married persons or heads of families, and the change in basis for determining liability for return. Every citizen or resident of the US must file an income tax return, if single, or not living with husband or wife, and his or her gross income is $750 or over; or if married and living with husband or wife and his or her gross income equals or exceeds $1500 or if their combined income exceeds this figure. Thus single persons or married persons not living with husband or wife, who earn as much as $14.-43 a week for the 52 weeks of the year, and married persons living together who have an aggregate earning of as much as $28.85 a week for the year are required to file returns. Armed Forces Get Tax Deferment Join the Army and defer your Income tax! This might well be a slogan today to swell the armed forces of the US without the use of the draft, for according to an announcement by Nat Rogan, Southland tax collector, soldiers, sailors, and marines inducted into the service of the United States may defer payment of their income taxes until they terminate their service. "It doesn't make any difference," Rogan stated, "whether a man enlists or is drafted, he is entitled to the protection of the Soldier's and Sailor's Relief act." Service Clubs Elect Officers Most of Anaheim’s service clubs are ready today for the year of 1942 with new officers, elected recently by members of the organizations. KIWANIS CLUB Kiwanis club officers for this year are E. M. Cone, president; H. I. Horn, immediate past president; F. A. Backs, treasurer; R. B. Young, secretary; and F. F. Fowler, assistant secretary. Directors are E. T. Bradley, W. G. Klaussen, D. S. Heffern, M. M. Henderson, R. W. Marvin, L. M. Pickel, F. T. Robins, L. R. Wilson and C. V. Schutz. 20-30 CLUB Officers of the 20-30 club of Anaheim were installed Monday evening at a dinner dance installation at Henry's Drive-Inn. The Orange 20-30 club met with the Anaheim group. Officers installed were Jess Dohm, president; Bill Sowder, program chairman; Glen Kirk, secretary-treasurer; and board of directors, Ed Dougan, Jack Reed, Bill Chapman, Jim Karrick and Paul Elsner. ANAHEIM LODGE IOOF Elected IOOF officers installed this week by Jack Taylor assisted by Tom Crawford and staff from Santa Ana were Fred Luce, noble grand; Ralph Summers, vice grand; Clayton Allen, recording secretary; Charles Ahlstrom, financial sec'y.; and Monte Webb, treasurer. Appointed officers were Arnold Howard, warden; A. B. Scutt, conductor; Clint Nelson, chaplain; Jess Long, RSS; Curt (Continued on Page 5) “Slow Down and Spare Your Tires!” Is New War Slogan For Motorists It used to be: “Slow down! Waste a second and save a life!” This admonishment still applies to motorists, but today a new meaning has been added, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles, for slower speeds means longer life for automobiles and tires, and more mileage from gas and oil, all of which are on the shortage list. For this reason, in addition to the unquestionable reduction of accidents, a top speed of 45-miles an hour for the duration of the war has been recommended by the department, state motor clubs, and public officials. “Competent tests show the cost per miles of travel is 75 per cent more at 65 miles per hour than at 45,” Director James M. Carter, of the Motor Vehicle department said. “Tires wear out 62 per cent faster at 70 miles per hour than at 45. “Savings such as these are not to be taken lightly in these days of tire and automobile rationing and the possible curtailment of gas and oil purchases.” Hotel, Resort Operators Will Tour North Orange County On Saturday Made up of hotel and resort operators of Southern California counties, members of the Roads to Romance association, will tour Northern Orange county Saturday in order to gain more facts about the beauties and recreational possibilities to be utilized in entertaining Eastern visitors this year. According to Howard Irwin of Fullerton, “The All-Year club of Southern California brings the tourists to the Southland, but it is the objective of this group to see that they be shown other beauty spots outside metropolitan centers and that all of them don’t go north.” During the tour, full attention will be given the historical back ground of this area. The itinerary will include Anaheim, Buen Park, La Habra Heights, Hacienda Country club, Brea, Bastan chury citrus properties and Sunnu Hills ranch where the group will have a 1 p.m. barbeque. The tour leaves Fullerton city hall at 10 a.m. Saturday. AHEIM GAZETTE THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY Election Today PTA meeting of the Fourth district, election is in progress continue until three men Due Here Friday, Feb. 21 Mack and his American club of Philadelphia, known as the Athletics, trustees here Tuesday the American Legioncesson rights at La park during the Ath-spring training period. troubles in the old pill leave Philadelphia, Feb. ing in Anaheim, Satur- the 21st. to word received byheim Chamber of Com- week, they will start the 23rd, and their spring Draftees Promised Speedy Signup Setting Feb. 14, 15, and 16, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, as registration days for men between the ages of 20 and 44 who have not previously signed up, the No definite announcement is to be had today from the Anaheim Draft board on the location of registration places for Feb. 14-16 within this district. Location will probably be released for publication next week it was stated. State Selective board made it known today that potential selectee-soldiers can look forward to a speedy registration and classification. The department of local boards throughout the state are being geared for unprecedented acceleration to meet exigencies created by the demands for more men from the War Department. It is estimated that there will be between 1,500 and 2,000 temporary boards located throughout the state where registration may be taken. Meanwhile military recruiting supposedly cancelled continued Trustees Release City’s 19 Casualties Higher Than A Air Raid Badges Given To Pupils Tags to be worn by all Anaheim grammar school students to aid in dispersal and identification in the event of air raid have been distributed this week with advice today from the office of Superintendent M. A. Gauer that new and more substantial badges may be procured from teachers in city schools should parents so desire. Tags given out to all children this week carried name, address, 'phone number and name of parent of each wearer on a cardboard, metal-bound disc worn about the neck. A better type of tag made of metal and in a leather case, may be secured through the city school system at 15 cents each, Supt. Gauer said. Mickey Mouse Flies To Washington, D.C. The department of local boards throughout the state are being geared for unprecedented acceleration to meet exigencies created by the demands for more men from the War Department. It is estimated that there will be between 1,500 and 2,000 temporary boards located throughout the state where registration may be taken. Meanwhile military recruiting supposedly cancelled, continued unabated with the report from Washington, D.C., showing that the Southland is topping the nation in enlistments in both the Navy, Marine corps, and Coast Guard. Former Resident Succumbs In LA News of the death of Mrs. Gwenllian Williams, mother of Mrs. Walter Stopper, formerly Miss Catheryne Williams, supervisor of music in Anaheim public schools for several years, saddened her many friends here today. Living at 1171½ Bronson ave., Hollywood, Mrs. Williams passed away in Los Angeles Saturday. FIVE CHILDREN Of her five children, two are living, Mrs. Stopper and Mrs. Mamie Davies, both of Los Angeles. The deceased was 86 years of age at time of her death. An accomplished singer, she was a member of the Anaheim Presbyterian church. Her husband, Elias Williams, passed away suddenly here several years ago. Born in South Wales, Great Britain, Mrs. Williams came to America as a bride and from her first home in Scranton, Pa., to Anaheim. MEMORIAL SERVICES Memorial services were held Tuesday at Edwards Brothers Colonial mortuary in Los Angeles. Five Are Injured In Motor Crashes Five were injured in four motor accidents in Anaheim and vicinity this week. Monday, Mrs. T. D. Slater of this city was slightly injured when struck by a car driven by Orm- Mickey Mouse Flies To Washington, D.C. Mickey Mouse flew to Washington this week, a special envoy representing the nation's morale, and with him today in the capital are his aides, Dumbo, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket and other animated cartoon creatures from the Disney Hollywood studio. The government has drafted them along with Ham Fisher's Joe Palooka, Popeye the Sailor, and Superman for wartime morale work, and the job could hardly be in more efficient hands, according to high officials. What stronger aid, they say, than Mickey Mouse in a program to help the American public retain its funny-bone balance. Popeye, it is believed could ask 10 million kids (and not a few grownups) for most any favor and get it. Superman could rally an army of followers to smash at the Axis and Joe Palooka could hang a "kayc" on any dictator They can use them in Washington! Rural Districts' Air Raid Meeting Wardens and chiefs of police of rural districts met Sunday afternoon at the City hall with Orange County Civilian Defense Coordinator, Ben Liebermann of Santa Ana, to make plans for equipment and safety in case of air raids and blackouts. This was the first joint meeting of rural community representatives. Separate meetings were held in December when the rural sections of the county were organized into districts, in many cases identical with elementary school districts of the county. Arthur G. Porter SEEKING 10,000,000 books for men of the US armed forces and Merchant Marine, the National Victory Book campaign paign is underway today with local headquarters at the Anaheim Public library. The bove poster, designed by nationally known illustrators has been released to aid the drive. Give Away A Book You Want Yourself "Give away a book you want yourself!" With this appeal, the national Victory Book campaign read: "Anaheim is responding generously," in the National Victory book drive today, according to Miss Elizabeth Calncn, city librarian. All nouncements made in local churches Sunday are believed to have been mainly responsible for 100 books received at the library Monday of the week. "All books receive are of the type material desired. More are needed," the librarian concluded. BEGAN MONDAY Sponsored by the American brary association, the American Red Cross and the USO, and oating through the Anaheim Public library, the book drive be(Continued on Page 5) Rules Posted Here For Guarding Time With tire thefts increasing nearly every quarter, though jump has been registered as yet, the following rules wanaheim Tire Rationi board reported today the Five Are Injured In Motor Crashes Five were injured in four motor accidents in Anaheim and vicinity this week. Monday, Mrs. T. D. Slater of this city was slightly injured when struck by a car driven by Ormiston Kee, Buena Park, on N. Los Angeles st. MOTOR CRASH In a motor crash on W. Broadway, Lois Ann Pasley, 4, and Milfred Jean Pasley, 2, were slightly injured when the car in which they were riding with their father, William Pasley, of Fullerton, was struck by an auto driven by James Williams, of Roset, Wyo. On the same day an accident at Manchester and Lincoln ave. involved machines driven by John Wilson, Los Angeles, and William Spencer of Placentia. No injuries resulted. THREE-CAR SMASH Tuesday a three-car smashup occurred on Manchester near West st., slightly injuring Drivers H. D. Freemyer, Long Beach, and John Hampton, Orange. Helen Bradney, Orange, driver of the third car, was unhurt. Other police records report a car stolen belonging to George N. Watts, 825 W. Broadway on last Thursday. The auto was recovered Tuesday in Tucson, Ariz. CAR STOLEN A car stolen Saturday from Anaheim Sheet Metal Works, 218 W. Chestnut, reported by Joe Wagner, was recovered the same day by local police who arrested and detained in the Juvenile home, Francis Jack Lowry, 15, charged with the theft. Rules Posted Here For Guarding Time With tire thefts increasing nearly every quarter, though jump has been registered as yet, the following rules will be posted today through auto tire rationing boards and the Motor Vehicle department to motorists in safeguarding tires: 1. Never leave your car parked in a dark place for any length of time. 2. When at home always lock your car in the garage, lock the door. 3. Note carefully the clock hour of parking lots and take care of your car when attendant is off duty. 4. When possible, provide a key for your spares. 5. Write down the serial numbers of your tires and keep record handy. When a tire is treaded, see that serials are placed. These are the only records of identifying your tires so they be stolen and later recovered by police. ZETTE END YEAR WITH BONDS! TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1942 Number 13 The City’s 1941 Traffic Accident Record; More Than Any Of Preceding Three Years City fathers and citizens here alike looked woefully back on 1941 today. Worse in nearly every respect than the preceding three years, the Anaheim traffic accident record for 1941 presented to the City council Tuesday night, showed 78 accidents from which resulted 94 injuries, and two deaths. Less Than Third Renew Licenses With the 1942 license plate renewal period half gone (penalties will be assessed after Feb. 4) less Instructions from the Department of Motor Vehicles today cautioned motorists to fasten the new 1942 "cover strip" plates to the upper portion of the 1941 tags only. The warning was issued as a result of complaints that some owners are bolting the strips to the bottom of the 1941 plates. than one third of the 3,000,000 motorists in the state have thus far applied for their new strip plates, the California Motor License department said today. 1940 RECORD In 1940 there were 64 accidents, 69 injuries, and five deaths; in 1939, 67 accidents, 79 injuries and five fatalities; and in 1938, 50 accidents, 30 injuries, and 5 deaths. The annual report of the city fire department announced a property loss from structural fires in 1941 of $10,115.00; reported 12 automobile fires, 21 miscellaneous calls, and four inhalator cases, two of which responded to treatment. MEDICAL CASES Medical cases for the year numbered 28 among city employees, of which 25 were for medical treatment only; three lost time, to show a marked improvement over 1940 when 36 cases were reported; 1939 when 32 cases were treated; 1938 when 44 were reported; and 1937 when 40 required attention. SEEKING 10,000,000 books men of the US armed forces and Merchant Marine, the National Victory Book campaign is underway today with local headquarters at the Anaheim Public library. The poster, designed by a nationally known illustrator, has been released to aid in drive. The Away A Book You Want Yourself! Have away a book you want yourself! With this appeal, the national library campaign reached Anaheim is responding merciously," in the National History book drive today, according to Miss Elizabeth Annon, city librarian. Advancements made in localurches Sunday are believed have been mainly response for 100 books received the library Monday of this week. "All books received of the type material needed. More are needed," the librarian concluded. MIDDLE OF ITS FIRST WEEK IN ANAHEIM TODAY In today in its drive to collect book for every man in mil- service. AN MONDAY Sponsored by the American Library Association, the American Cross and the USO, and operated through the Anaheim Public Library, the book drive began (Continued on Page 5) Titles Posted Here For Guarding Tires With tire thefts increasing in every quarter, though no has been registered here yet, the following rules were Anaheim Tire Rationing reported today the is-fasten the new 1942 "cover strip" plates to the upper portion of the 1941 tags only. The warning was issued as a result of complaints that some owners are bolting the strips to the bottom of the 1941 plates. than one third of the 3,000,000 motorists in the state have thus far applied for their new strip plates, the California Motor License department said today. Blaming war conditions for the apparent apathy of owners toward registration, officials said many are due to pay penalties equal to 100 per cent of their fee if they neglect to file applications before the Feb. 4 deadline. Apparently many have postponed getting new licenses on the assumption that they cannot get tires for their car. However, any vehicles operated on the public streets or highways since Dec. 31 are subject to fees even though operation has ceased meanwhile. Anaheim Orange Association Elects Directors; Makes Annual Report New directors for the Anaheim Valencia Orange association today, following their election at last Thursday's meeting of the organization at the Presbyterian church are Herman Allgeyer, Ernst Borchert, Wm. H. Houts, F. D. Lockman, Hepry A. Mang, Jr., L. P. Nichols, and P. J. Wiesel. Featuring the annual report of the meeting Thursday at which their appointment was made was the bright promise by Manager G. W. Sandilands of increased returns for the coming season. ASSEMBLED GROWERS Reporting to the assembled growers and their families following the annual dinner, the manager pointed out that shipments of packed fruit in the past season were 75 cars less than in 1940 though the tonnage picked was 50,000 field boxes greater, and the net returns to growers were 26 per cent greater than in 1940. “This situation is largely explained by the strong demand for juice oranges throughout the season,” Sandilands reported. NATIONAL MARKETING At the meeting, Manager A. H. Kirchmann of the Northern Orange County Citrus exchange reviewed the national citrus marketing situation and operations of tomobile fires, 21 miscellaneous calls, and four inhalator cases, two of which responded to treatment. MEDICAL CASES Medical cases for the year numbered 28 among city employees, of which 25 were for medical treatment only; three lost time, to show a marked improvement over 1940 when 36 cases were reported; 1939 when 32 cases were treated; 1938 when 44 were reported; and 1937 when 40 required attention. Additional reports showed $30,-910.65 in warrants drawn on the city in December, and 34 cases in City Judge Frank Tausch's court which collected $689.25 in fines for the month. WINDOW PEEPING The council passed an ordinance prohibiting window peeping, and was prompted by recurring cases of the misdemeanor recently, and imposing a fine of $300 or three months in jail, or both for offenders. Big Ad Campaign Outlined Today The biggest advertising campaign in the history of the California Fruit Growers exchange is the label placed on the enlarged program undertaken by the grower's affiliate and expected today to pay handsome dividends to the citrus rancher. A total of 315 daily newspapers in 226 markets, and 2,227 weekly newspapers are being used to tell the story of the Sunkist orange, “Best for Juice, and Every Use!” The campaign will cover the United States, with Canadian advertising placed principally in newspapers. market outlooks, he stated that lemon prospects were much improved with only a small volume in storage, a strong market for by-products and a smaller crop than in 1941. DEFENSE PROGRAM Importance of the citrus industry... Three Anaheim Residents Pass Away Bringing Sorrow To City This Week Three Anaheim residents were called by death this week, with word received here from Los Angeles of the passing of the infant granddaughter of an Anaheim family, and services conducted in Anaheim for the tiny son of a Buena Park couple. MARY MARTHA YELLIS This morning at 11 o'clock, funeral services at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary followed by rites in the Brethen in Christ church, Uplands, were held—for Mary Martha Yellis, 57, who passed away at her Orange ave. home, Anaheim, on Monday night. The Rev. Bergen Birdsall and Rev. A. C. Mamoth officiated for the deceased, a resident of this vicinity for 14 years. Born in Schwenkville, Pa., she is survived by her husband, William K., operator of the Yellis dairy; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Eyer, a missionary in Africa, Mrs. Abner Haldman, Anaheim; two sons, Thomas E., and Coropral Henry H., stationed at Camp Polk, La.; and seven grandchildren, three of whom are in Africa. Burial was made today at the Mt. View cemetery, Ontairo. CAROL ROANA FRYATT Carol Roana Fryatt, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Fryatt, passed away Sunday evening at the California hospital in Los Angeles, 11 days after her birth. She was born on New Year's day, the first granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Yale of 539 S. Citron st., Anaheim. The child's mother, the former Miss Ruth Yale, Anaheim high school graduate, had returned to her home in Los Angeles with her infant daughter when illness came. Treatment at the city hospital was to no avail. DONALD WORLEY Donald Worley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Worley of Walnut ave., Buena Park, who passed away Saturday, was buried (Continued on Page 5)