anaheim-gazette 1942-01-22

Downtown Parking Problem A Siren Signal for 2 MINUTES is an AIR RAID WARNING! ANAH THE OLDEST NE VOLUME LXXII ANAHEIM, ORANGE CO Local Business Concerns Join "All For Victory" Campaign BULLETIN Any local firms who are 100 per cent in the purchase of Defense bonds or stamps, and are not listed on the Gazette honor roll are requested to please call 2206. Three Anaheim business concerns along with this newspaper today joined the "100 Per Cent For Victory" drive starting a city-wide campaign to increase the sale of Defense bonds and stamps. A patriotic roll call to aid in the national war effort, requisites for joining the campaign's honor roll, started with this issue are that all employees of the firm applying regularly purchase Defense bonds or stamps. Auto Stamp Sales Total $2,500 Here Approximately $2500 worth of Federal automobile tax stickers, selling at $2.09 apiece, have been sold at the Anaheim post office since the sale began last Monday morning, officials said today. After Feb. 1 no automobile can be driven unless it carries the Federal use tax stamp. The sale will end Feb. 1. The stamp is effective from Feb. 1 to June 30, 1942. FJC Asked Aid In Fullerton Opens New City Library Featuring an address by Dr. Rufus B. Von KleinSmid, president of the University of California, dedicatory services are being conducted today at the new Fullerton Public Library building. Opening ceremonies will be continued at the library at Pomona and Wilshire in Fullerton tomorrow and Saturday. According to the library board of trustees, the building will be open for inspection from 2 until 9 p.m. tomorrow, following dedication today at 2 p.m. Saturday's program includes a children's hour at 10 a.m.; library symposiums from 2 to 3 p.m., and an address by Lee Shippey, journalist and author at 3 p.m. "Avoid The Rush" Cautions Bureau "Shop now and avoid the rush!" This is the slogan adopted today by the State Motor Vehicle department in cautioning motorists to apply for their 1942 cover strip license plates early and avoid last minute congestion at the dispensing offices. The deadline, after which a penalty of double the registration and a 50 per cent increase in vehicle license fee is assessed, is Feb. 4. Despite the risk of failure to get in under the wire by Feb. 4, it was estimated today that only about one-half the selling at $2.09 apiece, have been sold at the Anaheim post office since the sale began last Monday morning, officials said today. After Feb. 1 no automobile can be driven unless it carries the Federal use tax stamp. The sale will end Feb. 1. The stamp is effective from Feb. 1 to June 30, 1942. FJC Asked Aid In Entertaining Army First activity of a union of all campus organizations at Fullerton Junior college to carry on war work was acceptance of an invitation this week to furnish monthly entertainment for Army contingents stationed in Orange. Availing complete reorganization all campus groups to better cooperate in the war effort, the college Arts council, agreed to present 15 minute programs on Friday and Saturday nights each month. What You May and May Not Deduct; For Benefit of Income Taxpayers Federal income taxpayers here who file their returns on Form 1940, the standard tax blank, may deduct the following from their reports, according to Collector Nat Rogan: California unemployment insurance taken from their pay checks; state income taxes paid in 1941; all personal property and real property taxes levied on them and paid by them; cost of automobile license plates, union dues, interest paid on indebtedness, contributions to recognized charities incorporated in the United States, admission taxes, taxes on safe deposit boxes. CLUB DUES TAXES Taxes on club dues or initiation fees, and traveling expenses incurred in their employment provided they are not reimbursed for such expenses, and further provid-ed no deduction is made for travel between home and place of business. Taxpayers this year must not deduct California sales tax, gasoline taxes paid in California, Federal social security or railroad retirement taxes or Civil service deductions taken from their pay checks. Federal income taxes for prior years, hunting or fishing or dog licenses, passport fees, postage, special assessments, personal living or family expenses, medical or hospital expenses. DEPRECIATION Expenses or depreciation of automobiles operated for personal use, losses on personal residences sold, cost of retirement annuities, personal insurance premiums, and alimony paid. The cost of the new Federal motor vehicle use tax stamp is not deductible at this time. Elks Pledge Proceeds From Drive To War Fund and Local War Relief ING motorists to apply for their 1942 cover strip license plates early and avoid last minute congestion at the dispensing offices. The deadline, after which a penalty of double the registration and a 50 per cent increase in vehicle license fee is assessed, is Feb. 4. Despite the risk of failure to get in under the wire by Feb. 4, it was estimated today that only about one-half the owners of approximately 3,000,000 vehicles in the state have applied for new licenses. Frank Rimpau Dies At Alhambra Word was received here today by Miss Sophie Rimpau of the death of her brother, Frank, who passed away in Alhambra, Tuesday morning. Services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Teresa church, Alhambra. Well known here as the son of Theodore Rimpau, old time Anaheim resident, the deceased was born in Los Angeles, one of 15 children. He was a member of the first graduating class of the Los Angeles high school over 60 years ago. A druggist in Los Angeles after graduation from the University of California, he had only a month or so ago retired. He is survived, in addition to his sister, by his widow, Louise; a brother, James A., Hollywood; and another sister, Mrs. W. E. Alexander of Los Angeles. Major Frank Ey, former Anaheim resident, will be one of the pallbearers. CLUB DUES TAXES Taxes on club dues or initiation fees, and traveling expenses incurred in their employment provided they are not reimbursed for such expenses, and further provid- Elks Pledge Proceeds From Drive To War Fund and Local War Relief BULLETIN The Elks' war material drive committee requests the public today to 'phone the local clubhouse, 4106, for pickup service on any scrap material. Steven Gallagher, general chairman of the Anaheim Elks' war committee, met with his committeemen Tuesday night when it was nanimously approved that the proceeds of the newly organized defense material drive go for the organization's national war fund drive toward which $150 had al-ready been collected today, and for local war relief. It was announced that the Conrad estate gave the local Elks lodge the use of the building on the north side of Adele st., west of Los Angeles st., as a place to house contributions of scrap metal, rubber, rags, bottles, jewelry, clothing, papers, and magazines to be collected in the drive. In charge of the Elks war fund is Al DeWitt, leading knight, Johnny Ardaiz, Rod Brastad, Elmore Finch, and Gallagher. Anaheim Fusileers Give Harry Arthur Surprise Birthday Party Harry Arthur, manager of the Fox Anaheim theatre, was given a genuine surprise party by 84 of his friends and members of the Fusileer's club on the night of his birthday, Wednesday, at the Elks clubhouse. Following the dinner, H. E. W. "Doc" Barnes, as master of ceremonies, introduced Tom McFadden who read an original poem dedicated to the guest of honor. A copy printed on parchment and ready for framing was presented to Harry. Dr. H. A. Johnson gave a talk on Harry's life, saying that this party was one way of showing appreciation for the many things Harry has done for people in the community. The birthday cake topped with 78 candles was presented to the honored guest by Jimmie Heffron. A group gift of 20 sets of Baucet pottery was given to Harry by Bill Wallop. Milt Arthur of Long Beach, son of the guest, and George King of Santa Ana, his son-in-law, were present. If You Operate A Business, Join The "100 Moblem Confronts Merchants, Owners, AHEIM GAZETE THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR I, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1942 100 Per Cent For Victory "All For Victory" Honor Roll List The following firms today signified their cooperation in a war for victory by stating that 100 per cent of their employees purchase Defense stamps or bonds regularly: J. C. Penney Company. So. Calif. Citrus Foods. Caltone Corporation. Anaheim Gazette. City Provides Sand For Incendiaries Approximately 100 loads of sand were made available to Anaheim residents this week by the civilian defense council here to be placed in homes here as a means of combatting possible incendiary bombs dropped on this city by enemy airplanes. “Cash Returns All L. F. Finley Tells “Cash returns per field boo regular crop Valencias har during the year exceeded the vious season's average by than 60 per cent.” Members of the Orange Co Valencia association reflected provingly on this statement: Manager L. E. Finley today lowing Friday's meeting at packing house here. MORE FRUIT “Ten per cent more fruit picked and handled” Finley stated, “by our association tha 1940.” Mr. Finley emphasized the portance of producing high c ity fruit to obtain maximum turns during the wartime po when citrus prices are expected remain on a higher level than True Spirit of Am of Anaheim business who have joined the "100 For Victory" drive today march of Liberty and the fying victory through the city of Defense Bonds and stamps. Firms on the honor roll have reported that 100 per cent of their employees have purchased and are buying Defense Bonds or Stamps. Watch the honor roll grow! Two Local Youths Accident Victims Anaheim friends and relatives today mourned the loss of two local youths who met accidental deaths last Thursday in widely separated parts of the state. ANDREW C. LOSLEBEN Remembered here as a youth who attended Anaheim Union high school, Andrew C. Losleben, 23, son of Mrs. Ida Losleben, of Lincoln ave., was fatally injured last Thursday in an automobile accident in Fresno county. Holy rosary was recited in Anaheim Sunday with high mass Monday and burial at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Employed by the Pacific Pipe company and a resident of Avenal for the past year, the deceased is survived by, in addition to his mother, six brothers, John, Lawrence, Joseph, William, and Fred, all of Anaheim, and Arthur of Anderson, Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Ted Fisher, Visalia, and Sister Helen Delores, of Marywood school, this city. Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars were in charge of funeral arrangements. WHILLARD L. POHLMANN Mourned by friends here today is Willard L. Pohlmann, 28, son of Mrs. Christina Pohlmann, who was burned to death in an oil truck explosion at El Segundo last Thursday morning. Born in this city and a graduate of Anaheim Union high school. True Spirit of Amherst Shown In Inciden There's a proverb that "A sow, so shall ye reap," and ringing true today as it always has, the benefits of American citizenship and patriotism derive by selective service signee Ge W. Pearson, who signed up for the local board, and his wife family of San Diego, will be able a little more than average. His attitude concerning scripture for the armed forces brought to public attention by local draft board this week, as several cases on local file, amplifies true Americanism. FIRST DRAFT Pearson, when he signed up for the first selective service regulation, was over the age limit. Being the ensuing time before act was revised, dropping the funeral services were held Anaheim this week for three other Colony residents, Virginias 17, Jacob Gesler, 70, Dean B. Bailey, 64. JACOB H. GESLER Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. L. E. Eifel Zion Lutheran church for J.H. Gesler, 70, of Anaheim, passed away early Saturday morning at the family home on N. st. following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Ethel G.; four sons, Donald, diana, Edward M., James H., Jack T., all of Anaheim. Rites were in charge of Hillfield mortuary and interment made at Melrose Abbey. VIRGINIA M. STANKEY Virginia, 17-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Julius C. Stareshing on W. Lincoln blvd. ed away early Saturday morning at an Orange hospital after a Locations Given For Registration Draft Clerk Robert Winchell today announced locations of six registration places in the local draft board district for which present arrangements have been made to accommodate the selective service signup, Feb 14, 15, and 16, for all men in the area between the ages of 20 and 44 who have not previously registered. The registration places as they stand today are: 1. Second floor, City hall, Anaheim. 2. Office of Orange County Water company, District No. 2, Buena Park. 3. Council rooms, City hall, Seal Beach. 4. Chamber of Commerce building, Garden Grove. 5. Savannah school, Stanton. 6. Los Alamitos, registration rooms as yet unselected. A meeting was also called for all 50 registering officers who will serve the local district. The meeting will be held, Winchell said, at 7 p.m., Feb. 4, at the Council rooms, Anaheim City hall for the purpose of swearing in all registrars, signing their pay waivers, and giving them the all-important information concerning correct registration procedure. REGISTRANTS CAUTIONED Winchell also cautioned registrants who have previously signed up for selective service to keep the local board advised of any change of address; to report any change in employment, dependency or physical status. Delores, of Marywood school, this city. Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars were in charge of funeral arrangements. WHILLARD L. POHLMANN Mourned by friends here today is Willard L. Pohlmann, 28, son of Mrs. Christina Pohlmann, who was burned to death in an oil truck explosion at El Segundo last Thursday morning. Born in this city and a graduate of Anaheim Union high school, funeral services were conducted by Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary with holy rosary Friday and high mass Saturday at St. Boniface church. Interment was made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. The deceased is survived by his mother; a brother, Sherill; three sisters, Velma, Vernia, and Mrs. Wilda Wiebe, all of Anaheim; an uncle, Roger Pohlmann, Montebello, and an aunt, Ada Pohlmann of Los Angeles. Date Extended On Book Drive “Extremely gratifying” is the local and national report on the Victory book drive today as the organization extended the drive’s closing date from Jan. 26 to Feb. 12, allowing a full month for contributions. From Librarian Elizabeth Calnon today it is reported that Anaheim contributors have donated approximately 300 volumes, all of which are highly satisfactory as to type and condition. The national drive is aiming for a goal of 10,-000,000 books for men in military service. THE NEWS IN LAST MINUTE SUMMARY ROTARY CLUB R. A. Goodcell of the speech bureau of the Automobile Club Southern California will be principal speaker at the Moisture meeting of the Anaheim R club. “California Under 12 Flags” romantic history of the G state is the subject for Good address. He will illustrate his sage with a display of the two flags which have been unfurled over California since its discord to the present time. C OF C CONVENTION Secretary John Johnston of Anaheim chamber of commerce left today to attend the State convention of Chamber of Commanagers in San Diego today morrow and Saturday. Owners, Civic Committee Here ZETTE 2nd YEAR 1942 Number 14 Cash Returns Above Past Seasons," F. Finley Tells Orange Co-op. Cash returns per field box on solar crop Valencias handled the year exceeded the previous season's average by more than 60 per cent." Members of the Orange County Council association reflected apprehension on this statement by manager L. E. Finley today following Friday's meeting at the building house here. THE FRUIT Ten per cent more fruit was used and handled" Finley also said, "by our association than in." Finley emphasized the importance of producing high quality fruit to obtain maximum resale during the wartime period. Citrus prices are expected to rise on a higher level than the average of the last few years. VALENCIA OUTLOOK Discussion of the Valencia outlook and the economical operation of the district exchange was led by A. H. Kirchmann, manager of the Northern Orange County Citrus exchange. He stated that the cost of the district exchange with a 1941 production of over 8,000 cars was only seven-tenths of one per cent per packed box. It was announced that John V. Thompson will continue as president and A. F. Sierwert as vice-president in the coming year. Other directors of the Orange County Valencia association are John Grewe, E. B. Kosking and Fred Siefken. L. F. Finley was reappointed as manager of the association. The spirit of American patriotism A plausible solution to Anaheim's parking problem, the problem of providing ample permanent, and accessible facilities in the downtown district, would be welcomed today as merchants, owners, and a chamber of commerce parking committee, studied means of relieving congestion in the city shopping district. The problem was squarely with owners and merchants of downtown businesses today following last Thursday's forum at which the City Planning commission has made the following recommendations: 1. Whatever the solution, it must be permanent. 2. Parking at the curb is no solution. 3. It is inevitable that street space will in the future be required more and more for traffic movement. 4. Business property values and success depends upon accessible parking facilities. 5. Vacant stores and business houses in the downtown district, at least partially caused by lack of adequate facilities, degrade the value of other property in the section. 6. That the lack of parking threat to downtown business is plainly exemplified by recent store construction moving away from the main shopping district. True Spirit of American Patriotism Down In Incident From Draft Files Here's a proverb that "As ye so shall ye reap," and this being true today as it always the benefits of American citizenship and patriotism derived selective service signee George Pearson, who signed up with local board, and his wife and boy of San Diego, will be quite more than average. His attitude concerning condition for the armed forces, right to public attention by the draft board this week, as one several cases on local file, excludes true Americanism. STT DRAFT Pearson, when he signed up for first selective service registrar was over the age liiimt. During the ensuing time before that was revised, dropping the age barrier, he married, but when war was declared and he was advised to submit evidence for a new status inasmuch as age limitations no longer applied, he told the local board: "I claim no dependency on account of my wife. She has, in the past, supported herself and can continue to do so." 100 PER CENT Mrs. Pearson, when questioned concerning her husband's statement, backed him up 100 per cent: "If he is needed, by all means take him. I can secure employment," she said. Today, Pearson is waiting for his number to be called. The case, according to local draft officials exemplifies the American way of doing things. War Changes More In Last Two Years "Warfare has changed more in the last two years than it has in the last 2000," Public Relations Officers Goeffrey Morgan of Douglas Aircraft company told Anaheim Kiwanis club members at the Elks' clubhouse Tuesday noon. Introduced by Frank Kellogg, program chairman, Morgan followed the statement by a stirring talk on "Aircraft In Modern War." A total of $9.50 was collected from the members present by Ted Kuchel, in charge of the Red Cross raffle. Door prize was won by Harry Arthur. While the raffle was being staged, Rev. Earl Berg questioned Bill Webb on fundamentals of Kiwanis. During the meeting, President Abe Cone introduced Harry Arthur, Dr. John Bradstad and Dr. Charles Schutz, who are celebrating birthdays this week. Anaheim 20-30 Club To Collect Tinfoil Tinfoil and scrap aluminum and other scarce metals for the nation's war effort is the goal of Anaheim's 20-30 club who start a collection campaign in behalf of war production in Anaheim Monday morning. Receptacles for citizens donations will be placed at Los Angeles and Center sts. and in various stores, it was announced by Charles Chandler and Don Brutti chairman of following a brief illness. he is survived by his widow, Mel G.; four sons, Donald, of Indiana, Edward M., James H., and T., all of Anaheim. States were in charge of Hilgenmortuary and interment was held at Melrose Abbey. GINIA M. STANKEY Virginia, 17-year-old daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Julius C. Stankey going on W. Lincoln blvd. passway early Saturday morning in Orange hospital after an illness of several months duration. Services were conducted Monday afternoon from Hilgenfeld's with Rev. H. G. Dymmel, pastor of Bell Baptist church, in charge. Members of the 1940 class of Anaheim Union high school, she does in addition to her parents, THE NEWS IN BRIEF Last Minute Summary of Events TARY CLUB Dr. A. Goodcell of the speakers' bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California will be the principal speaker at the Monday meeting of the Anaheim Rotary California Under 12 Flags," a ancient history of the Golden State is the subject for Goodcell's press. He will illustrate his message with a display of the twelve issues which have been unfurled by California since its discovery the present time. OF C CONVENTION Secretary John Johnston of the Anaheim chamber of commerce today to attend the State convention of Chamber of Commerce agents in San Diego today, torow and Saturday. SET-BACK HEARING At a public hearing of the City Planning commission Monday evening, no complaints were received on the proposed set-back ordinance and the measure was recom-mended to the City council TOMATO GROWERS County tomato growers met at the Farm bureau office in Orange last night to consider production problems and prices for 1942 canning tomatoes. It was revealed that a state-wide movement for a minimum price of $20 per ton is under way, that producers are rallying to grow an increased tonnage of 25 per cent, and that they have definite ideas concerning the price they will have to be assured of before risking production under increased costs. USC Speeds Up Its Curriculum Meeting the national emergency the University of Southern California announced today that they had adopted an accelerated educational program permitting students to complete the regular university curriculum in three years or less instead of four. Effective with the approaching spring term on Feb. 4, the plan allows entering freshmen to qualify for graduation in Sept. 1944, instead of Feb. 1946. Students enter­ing from junior colleges may be graduated in June, 1943. "The accelerated program is one of intensification rather than a condensed plan and is designed to provide trained men and women for the national war effort in as short a time as possible," President Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid said.