anaheim-gazette 1942-02-19

IT'S YOUR $100 FOR VICTORY BUY UNITED STATES BONDS • STAMPS VOLUME LXXII ANAHEIM, OR Urgent Need Here For More Civilian Defense Volunteers Stating an urgent need for more volunteer auxiliary policemen to man that division of the Anaheim Civilian Defense council, and presenting the opinion that the public seems not to realize the seriousness of the situation, Executive Chairman Charles Mann spoke briefly to a meeting of nearly 100 home defense volunteers, presided over by M. W. Martenet and Teed Wilder of the Anaheim police department at Legion hall last night. Also addressing the gathering, all members of the Civilian Defense Auxiliary police division was City Attorney Leo Friis, who effectively outlined their duties and responsibilities in event of air attack. OTHER COMMENTS City Allocated Defense Material Allocated to the City of Anaheim this week by the Office of Civilian Defense was the following equipment which, when it is delivered here, will be distributed for use in case of attack: Over 11,000 gas masks, 8 stretchers, 24 cots, 18 First Aid belts, 11 identification tags, 660 arm bands, 330 gas proof capes, 220 steel helmets, 44 fire helmets, and complete fireman's garments, firefighting, medical equip- Local Boy Scout Hunt In Its Second Week In its second week today, Boy Scout voluntary contribution drive in Anaheim was progress well according to Joe Sowell chairman of the drive. Business and professional people have continued their excellent support, Sowler stated, he hopes that people who can anything from the resident areas would send letters or bury their donations to him at 128 Center street as soon as possible BOYS' CENTER Secretary of State Paul K. last week filed articles of incorporation of the new Boy Scout clubhouse, Anaheim Boys' Center Inc., a non-stock, non-profit organization, situated at 121 W Chartres street. Named as directors were L. Middleton, Ronald Brandon, C. Hanson, A. P. M. Brown, Sam F. Hilgenfeld, Carleton A. S. Lee C. Deming, C. Lloyd Larra and William P. Webb. Webb meeting of nearly 100 home defense volunteers, presided over by M. W. Martenet and Teed Wilder of the Anaheim police department at Legion hall last night. Also addressing the gathering, all members of the Civilian Defense Auxiliary police division was City Attorney Leo Friis, who effectively outlined their duties and responsibilities in event of air attack. OTHER COMMENTS Other comments on the system of Civilian Defense organization in the city dealt with the marking of the city's first aid stations and brief explanation of the workings of the council here. Meanwhile this week, construction was under way on the new air raid warning tower near the municipal power plant and it was stated that the city plans the purchase of additional air warning signals. Purchase will be made as soon as the most suitable recommendations are received from Civilian Defense headquarters, and provided the type called for may be secured. Alien Population of State Heavy; Officials Consider Martial Law With a declaration of martial law for California declared to be under consideration today as a means of combatting the menace of sabotage and other fifth column activity, and the problem of what to do with enemy aliens facing officials, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce submitted the following report alien population in the state: "In California's total population," the report stated, "of 6,9387 there are 870,893 foreign whites or 12.6 per cent. Of 12.6 per cent, 473,042 or 54.3 percent are naturalized while 919 are aliens, leaving 51,932 not reported." Quoting the US Census bureau the Chamber of Commerce stated: "It is likely that most of the persons classified as 'citizenship reported' are aliens, hence if add to these 345,919 known aliens the 51,932 not reported, plus 569 foreign-born Japanese must be aliens, we have in state, representing Axis powers 431,420 persons, a very considerable portion of the state's 7,000." Founder of Citrus Industry Here Succumbs Sunday In Redondo Beach Credited with planting the first Valencia orange tree in California, Richard Hall Gilman died Sunday at the age of 96. His death occurred in Redondo Beach. The first seedling was planted on the place where Gilman lived for many years on Placentia avenue east of Fullerton. Some of the seedlings planted by the pioneer are still strong healthy trees bearing good fruit. AROUND THE HORN Gilman is a native of New Hampshire, came around the horn as a youngster and landed in San Francisco where he later moved to Healdburg. After visiting Southern California he returned to the bay area and interested people in buying land for citrus purposes. FUNERAL SERVICES Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon in the McAulay and Suters chapel in Fullerton with Rev. William Cowans of Pasadena, officiating. Interment was made in Loma Vista Memorial park. THE NEWS IN BRIEF Last Minute Summary of Events PLANNING COMMISSION Dr. J. G. Hilleary is president of the City Planning commission today and Millard Parks remains as LENTEN SEASON Today marks the second day of the Lenten season, annual 40 days of fasting preceding Easter. It all be distributed for use in case of attack: Over 11,000 gas masks, 8 stretchers, 24 cots, 18 First Aid belts, 11 identification tags, 660 arm bands, 330 gas proof capes, 220 steel helmets, 44 fire helmets, and complete fireman's garments, firefighting, medical equipment. Japanese Acreage In Orange County According to the Orange County Farm Bureau today, fairly complete survey of agriculture farmed by Japanese aliens and citizens of Japan has been made. Although not entirely complete, the survey shows 10.565 acres farmed by these two groups, of which 869 acres is owned. Included in this acreage 221 of citrus. Slightly more than half of the poultry pro THE NEWS IN BRIEF Last Minute Summary of Events PLANNING COMMISSION Dr. J. G. Hilleary is president of the City Planning commission today and Millard Parks remains as secretary of the organization for the coming year, following Monday's meeting of the group at the City hall. Following election of officers for the commission, members considered the possibility of a change of zoning in the area between the present Manchester boulevard and the present proposed freeway. Presumption was that it would go into the light manufacturing classification, but no action was taken. RAINFALL SLIGHT In spite of the slight shower on Saturday the rainfall figures released from the Anaheim Union Water company showed no definite gain with total inches to date amounting to 7.31. Compared to 1941, which shows a total of 14.78, this year is about half as wet. WOMEN PRESIDE Women held the spotlight Tuesday at both Anaheim's Kiwanis and Lions clubs. Kiwanis ladies provided a surprise Valentine's dinner for members of the club at the Elk's clubhouse, while the Lions meeting at the IOOF hall was given over to ladies' night. LENTEN SEASON Today marks the second day of the Lenten season, annual 40 days of fasting preceding Easter. It also marks the beginning of the Easter season, observed in all Anaheim churches. OPTOMETRIST CONVENTION Joining hundreds of fellow-op-tometrists in a trek that converges on Santa Barbara tomorrow, Dr. and Mrs. Homer A. Nelson, and Dr. G. O. Patterson left Anaheim today for the four-day annual convention of the California State Association of Optometrists meeting at the Biltmore hotel. RETREAD RATIONING Nation-wide rationing of retread tires began this week and today the Anaheim tire rationing board carried the additional responsibility of issuing certificates on this type of automobile and truck casing in addition to approving priorities on all new rubber. Other eligible classifications for retread tires in addition to those allowed new tires and tubes, include taxis, newspaper transportainon, trucks not authorized to secure new tires, and five additional passenger car ratings. This week the local board issued permits to purchase two new passenger car tires, three truck tires, and five truck tubes. Saturday Is Dollar Day---Satur DOLLAR DAY AHEIM GAZETE THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1940 Local Boy Scout Financial Drive its Second Week; Going Well RECRATIONAL PROGRAM According to the article, the corporation was formed "to acquire, hold and operate land and building or buildings and to engage in such other business as may appertain to the same, for the purpose of promoting, supervising and administering the educational and recreational program of the Boy Scouts of America." Army Registration Signs Up 2,031 Draft registration of men in the Anaheim Selective Service district totalled 2,031 men during the three-day signup over the weekend, according to Robert Winchell, clerk of the local board and today. Connie Mack Part Reception Committee Mack Banquet Tickets Going With but 350 reservations originally available, 80 of which are to be filled by baseball players and newspaper writers, tickets were rapidly being taken up today for the banquet next Thursday night honoring Connie Mack and his Philadelphia Athletics at the local Elk's club. Reservations are still available today through the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at $1.50 cash. According to President Robert Boney, those interested should contact the office immediately. Death of Gerald Saddens His MaSaddening friends have morning was news of the Gerald Edward Ward who curred yesterday at his Fontana. The deceased years of age at the time death. A native of Carlyle, England came to San Francisco as 18 and was married in that years ago to Miss Gertrude daughter of the British city. LIVED IN MEXICO Army Registration Signs Up 2,031 Draft registration of men in the Anaheim Selective Service district totalled 2,031 men during the three-day signup over the weekend, according to Robert Winchell, clerk of the local board, and today registrants await sorting of their cards and the national lottery for order numbers to be held in Washington, D.C., March 9. Breakdown of registrants over the local district was as follows: Anaheim office, 854; Garden Grove, 421; Buena Park, 272; Seal Beach, 216; Stanton, 155; and Los Alamitos, 113. ONE INCIDENT The local draft board and all registrars reported excellent cooperation on the part of all those involved in the registration, as but one minor incident cast any shadow on the three-day sign-up. At the Anaheim board Monday, one registrant refused to give his signature and persisted in impeding the registration process of other applicants. POLICE INVESTIGATE Investigation by the Anaheim police department revealed that the individual was a recent inmate of the state hospital at Norwalk, and after a brief lecture by Police Chief James Bouldin, he was returned to authorities. Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross held their annual accounting Tuesday night at their yearly dinner meeting at White Temple Methodist church, and today, with the meeting a matter of record, the names of 28 citizens in the district are written on the ball players and newspaper writers, tickets were rapidly beong taken up today for the banquet next Thursday night honoring Connie Mack and his Philadelphia Athletics at the local Elk's club. Reservations are still available today through the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at $1.50 cash. According to President Robert Boney, those interested should contact the office immediately. Anaheim Red Cross Chapter Holds its 28 Citizens Named To Board of Directors BULLETIN Lists of articles vitally needed by the Red Cross here to be used in event of emergency were available to local homes today, according to Mrs. H. E. Axup. emergency cabinet chair in, if interested persons call the local Red Cross headquarters. 'phone 2065. Distribution of the lists has already been made thru city schools, and anyone wishing to donate to the cause were asked to bring materials to the organization offices here, call the Red Cross, or if they live in rural districts, leave the items at their district schools. Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross held their annual accounting Tuesday night at their yearly dinner meeting at White Temple Methodist church, and today, with the meeting a matter of record, the names of 28 citizens in the district are written on the rolls as a board of directors. Orange Gardens Opens Tuesday Featuring an atmosphere just like home with food like home, the new Orange Gardens on Harbor boulevard and Ball road opened daily evening. At each meal some catered in the form of aldea, and lemon or pies. Home-made biscuits also served. The owner manager is J. O. Crawford who is originally from den Grove. His wife is cock and specializes in and chicken dinners. Catering to parties a ternoon teas, the Garden accommodate 150 people. The main dining room converted into a bedroom to seat 100, and the another banquet room guests and a smaller room smaller parties. A lounge, called the rehearing room, contains a piano sofas. Eight Polling Places Set Up Here; March 5 Is Last Day To Register With notification today from City Clerk Charles E. Griffith that March 5 is the last day for the registration of new voters, or voters who have moved since last casting ballots, for Anaheim's city councilman election, April 14, came the posting of eight polling places in the city. The following polling places for Anaheim's eight precincts will be: 307 West North street. 2. L. A. Fisher garage, 709 North Philadelphia street. 3. Anaheim Union high school, 811 West Center street. 4. Ford Salesroom, 320 No. Los Angels street. 5. Broadway school, 412 E. Broadway. 6. City hall, 204 East Center street. Merchant Committee Signs Up 67 Firms For Dollar Day Credits "Dazzling Values" For Shoppers Here Saturday With 67 contributing business firms signed up and pledged to 100 per cent cooperation in the Anaheim merchant's committee, sponsors and originators of the event, today proceeded everything in readiness for city-wide carnival of barbecue Saturday—Anaheim's Spring Dollar ray. Headed by Ray Reafsynder, chairman, assisted by Oscar Renner, Mabel Masterson, Paul Davidson, and E. T. Bradley, the businessmen's committee of the local Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of cooperating merchants said today: EVERY EFFORT "We have exerted every effort to give Anaheim shoppers the kind of a sales day they have always wanted. "Now, more than ever before, have local merchants gone 'all out' in offering a dazzling array of values and savings. It will save purchasers money to shop in Anaheim, Saturday, and every day." SPRING VERSION The Spring version of the semi-annual Dollar Day event, Saturday's bargain festival, has been made possible through the efforts of the merchants committee and contribution of 67 Anaheim stores signed up for the enterprise. According to the committee, only certified merchants will display certified Dollar Day banners, pledging the biggest dollar for dollar values to come to the city for a long time. Stores Stay Open 12 Hours Saturdays Twelve hours of were assured for Ana-shoppers with the start from merchant's committee day that most local businesses will remain open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday lar day. Samples of many diseased values available be found throughout the es of this Dollar Day of your Anaheim Gazette. Day---Saturday Is Your Saving Day---P DAY $1 EDITION ZETTE 6 72nd YEAR FRIUARY 19, 1942 Number 21 Black Party Arrives On Saturday; Committee, Banquet Planned Death of Gerald Ward In Fontana Saddens His Many Anaheim Friends Saddening friends here this morning was news of the death of Gerald Edward Ward which occurred yesterday at his home in Fontana. The deceased was 86 years of age at the time of his death. A native of Carlyle, England, he came to San Francisco as a lad of 8 and was married in that city 50 years ago to Miss Gertrude Hast, daughter of the British consul of that city. He lived in Mexico for many years. For 28 years he was manager of the municipal water company of Mazatlan. The deceased leaves his widow, Gertrude; two sons, Edward G. of Glendale, and Charles G. of Coalinga; two daughters, Mary Varnado, Fontana, and Mabel Bayly of San Bernardino. Funeral services will be conducted from the Ingold Funeral home chapel in Rialto at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. Anaheim officials and sport fans were preparing today to welcome back to the city Saturday, Connie Mack, dean of baseball managers, his wife, players and coaches of the Philadelphia Athletics and a host of sport writers who are scheduled to arrive by train in Fullerton at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, and come to Anaheim immediately by caravan. With the arrival of Mack's party, and that of other players who are to come here Saturday to join the squad of 13 Athletics pitchers already in training at La Palma stadium, the American professional league baseball team squad is expected to be complete with about 50 members. Chapter Holds Annual Meeting Tuesday; To Board of Directors for Coming Year OTHER DISTRICTS Mrs. Mattie Maxwell, Magnolia; Mrs. A. P. Suhr, Centralia; Mrs. A. E. Hargrove, Katella; Mrs. M. M. Henderson, Orangethorpe; Mrs. Bessie Juszkewicz, Los Alamitos; Mrs. R. D. Gillson, Stanton; and Mrs. Ray King, Cypress. Annual reports presented at the meeting showed a total of $4,75 collected in the disaster relief drive, plus $57 given to the same purpose by the Anaheim Junior Red Cross, for a total of $5,032; $2,169 in the annual roll call drive fund, and the statement that 1,217 were enrolled in Red Cross First Aid classes under the direction of Mrs. W. E. Melton. JUNIOR RED CCROSS Mrs. Jack Crosley, county Junior Red Cross chairman was the main speaker of the evening. Incident Tests Alien Registration; Anaheim Woman Injured In Accident Application of the Federal alien registration law was manifest in Anaheim according to a report on the city police blotter today, which noted the investigation of Japanese flower gardeners as they were making a delivery from their truck on West Center street. Police found their alien registration papers to be in order as was their permit to make deliveries, but demanded the purchase of a city merchandising license. On Friday of last week, Mrs. Irma Mills of Anaheim was injured and taken to the Anaheim hospital when the car in which she was driving collided with a machine operated by John Yoders, 737 North Sabina street at the intersection of South and Olive streets. Citrus Frost Damage Here Is Light; Anaheim Orange Co-op Annual Report Catering to parties and afternoon teas, the Gardens will accommodate 150 people easily. The main dining room can be converted into a banquet room to seat 100, and there is another banquet room for 50 guests and a smaller room for smaller parties. A special lounge, called the redwood room, contains a piano and sofas. No liquor is served and complete meals range from 65c up to one dollar. Service begins at 11 a.m. and continues to 8 p.m. Citrus Frost Damage Here Is Light; Anaheim Orange Co-op Annual Report BULLETIN Although new growth may have been nipped, the damage to citrus during last week's cold spell is comparatively slight, according to the Farm Bureau in Santa Ana today. Most damage was done to Navel areas and in the local district growers were forced to heat only one night, Saturday, when the temperature fell to 26 degrees. From a report of T. E. Woodward, secretary-manager of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association, at the annual meeting in the banquet room of White Temple Methodist church, 225 persons attending heard that more than 900 cars of citrus fruits were handled by the association during—the 19-40-41 season, the best season since 1936. It was also stated that returns to growers are 32 per cent more than they were in the previous season and that almost $75,000 was out in salaries and wages to packing house employees and pickers. DIRECTORS RE-ELECTED Directors, all re-elected, are J. Baker, Henry Ramm, George Ehrl, Milton Pannier, B. B. Winters, Edward Wagner, and George Vandenberg.. Officers re-elected by the directors were President, J. A. Baker; vice president, Henry Ramm, and secretary-manager, T. E. Woodward. Bruce McDaniel, general manager of the Mutual Orange distributors, spoke on the economic questions arising from the conduct of the war. Regarding the movement of fresh fruit, he called attention to the fact that 80 percent of the fruit shipped from his Anaheim house was sold before the cars were loaded. AMONG GROWERRS A. E. Isham, manager of the M. O. D. field department, spoke on the necessity of increased cooperation among growers in handling their fruit during the war emergency and explained legislative matters affecting the citrus industry. H. L. Thomason of the growers service department of the M.O.D. and R. A. Wheatley, vice president of the Mutual Orange distributors and president of Index Mutual, La Habra, also spoke at the meeting.