anaheim-gazette 1942-02-27

A False Alarm? AN EDITORIAL Yesterday's early morning air raid in Anaheim, given grim realism by a holocaust of gunfire and stabbing searchlights to the westward, and supplemented on every hand by reports of suspected fifth column activity, may or may not in reality have been a false alarm. It has been denied by the Navy Department, substantiated by observers, and left on the fence by the Western Defense command. It may take a congressional investigation to ascertain the facts. But false alarm or not, as far as Anaheim was concerned it WAS NOT A FAKE. To a majority of residents here and to everyone who patrolled the city from 3 a.m. until well after daylight on Civilian Defense assignments, it was a bona fide, dyed-in-the-wool, third alarm air warning, and anyone who refuses to accept future such alarms can, according to authoritative sources, find more safety for their wishful thoughts by taking them to bed with a time bomb. Sunup yesterday morning brought no casualty or damage list to Anaheim; it sponsored no wave of hysteria here, but (Turn to Page 6) Aluminum-Painted Roofs and Tanks Visible Over A Mile In Blackout Confirmation of the belief that aluminum-painted roofs and tanks, of which there are several in Anaheim, are visible from an airplane in a complete blackout at an altitude of 6,000 feet came from an unexpected source this week when W. K. Humbert, Civilian Defense official from Phoenix, Arizona, and at present a local visitor, made the disclosure to friends here. According to tests conducted in Phoenix recently, where air raid precautions, due to the proximity of many US flying fields, are extremely strict, Humbert said that air observers had been able to detect roofs of buildings coated with aluminum paint from altitudes of more than a mile. A compliment to the local Civilian Defense council was bestowed by the Anaheim visitor who said that he had read of the city's distribution of sand for the combatting of incendiary bombs in this publication, and that the Arizona city had copied this precaution. Western Historical Scene At Knott’s Proves Much Needed Memory Refresher Western Historical Scene At Knott’s Proves Much Needed Memory Refresher By JOE JASON Most Americans are quick to forget how tough the going was yesterday and still more easily suffer lapses of memory when someone who's "in the know" tells them how arduous its going to be tomorrow. This charge might well be levied against many Americans concerning the prosecution of this war. Forgetfulness and thoughtlessness are the biggest enemies of appreciation of this land of ours afoot today, and lack of appreciation is one of the strongest reasons why our war effort is anything but successful at the present time. BRINGS UP STORY Yep, this brings up a story, and like the old-timer out at the Ghost Town at Knott’s Berry Place: “Come closer, folks, and I'll tell it to you.” It's the story of a new picture, a cyclorama they call it, which was opened Sunday, free to the public, in the Gold Trails hotel, in Knott’s Ghost Town. It bids fair to bring additional nation fame to Orange county. NEVER BE FRAMED The picture, however, can never be framed—it takes up an entire room. It tells a story that will never be entirely written — it takes in the western half of our nation. The entire project is the result of an idea which came to Walter Knott, operator of Knott’s Berry Place and founder of the authentic Ghost Town. The inspiration for the picture came from his mother, Mrs. Margaret Knott, a true daughter of the old West after 86 years of fruitful living, and now a resident of Garden Grove. She came to California from Texas as a child of three in 1868. The trip was made by covered wagon with her mother in four months. YEAR IN MAKING That is the story behind the cyclorama which was a year in the making. It depicts a wagon train coming up out of the searing heat of a California desert valley in the year 1868. In the wagon, behind the lead team, all hand carved, sit a woman and a little girl. They are Walter Knott’s mother and grandmother over three quarters of a century ago. Narration accompanying the picture tells of their trip, and why they (Turn to Page 5) F. A. Yungbluth Files Candidacy For Re-election To City Council First to officially file his candidacy for one of three vacancies on the City council, and second to announce his participation in the election April 14, F. A. (Fritz) Yungbluth yesterday entered the necessary papers at the City hall. Uncumbent and seeking to extend his service which began Dec. 14, 1932, Councilman Yungbluth's office. H. B. Pearson, Fred A. Backs, and O. C. Riutcel. Yungbluth's application, the first to be received, was preceded only by the announcement last week that H.E.W. Barnes will also seek one of the three posts. A reminder was also issued by City Clerk Charles E. Griffith today, that March 5 is the last day upon which local voters may register. Officials in charge of the budget said today that after considering the major Hollywood studios in an effort to secure additional stars on the program, there was possibility that Babe Ruth, not in the film city, or Comedian Pierce, may be present. Probable program for the meeting, with Leary as master of emonies, includes introductions by H. E. W. Barnes, and Robert Bey, president of the Chamber Commerce. Singing of the "Star Spangled Banner;" invocation by the Father Henry Gross; based songs; introduction of Ma Charles A. Pearson who will tend the city's welcome to Con Mack; introductions by Jim Heffron, including that of W and Mack, with the Athletic manager winding up the program. Ensign Melrose Weds In Hawaii Ensign Richard Melrose, nephew of Miss Winifred Melrose of 307 North Philadelphia street was married to Miss Ruth Sullivan Honolulu, Hawaii, on Feb. Ensign Melrose has been with the Naval Reserve in Honolulu since last October and his bachelor has been a resident of Hawaii six years. A letter was received from him by his aunt before wedding and another letter ispected this week giving full particulars of the ceremony. Rainfall Is Less; Water Level High Although the rainfall figure this season is less than half of year's total, the water level in city wells is at its highest p since 1930, officials said today. Season's rainfall figure including Saturday's storm of .77 now stands at 8.08 inches as compared to last season's total of 11 inches. The level, however, is feet and 3 inches, according to last gage taken on Feb. 1. Officials said the high level is due to greater storage facilities; higher reaches that have caused a general filling up of basins. Last year's level was... First to officially file his candidacy for one of three vacancies on the City council, and second to announce his participation in the election April 14, F. A. (Fritz) Yungbluth yesterday entered the necessary papers at the City hall. Uncumbent and seeking to extend his service which began Dec. 14, 1932, Councilman Yungbluth's nominees were Victor G. Loly, O. H. Renner, J. Ben Kaulbars, E. M. Cone, Frank N. Gibbs, H. F. Leo, H. B. Pearson, Fred A. Backs, and O. C. Riutcel. Yungbluth's application, the first to be received, was preceded only by the announcement last week that H.E.W. Barnes will also seek one of the three posts. A reminder was also issued by City Clerk Charles E. Griffith today, that March 5 is the last day upon which local voters may register if they have moved since the last city election. Draft Board Praises Volunteer Registrars Thanks Registrants For Cooperation Shown With figures from the third national draft registration in California showing over half a million new enrollees in the 20-44 age group, Robert E. Winchell, clerk of Anaheim Board No. 173 and State Selective Service inspector, had high praise today for some 75 registrars throughout this district following commendation from Brig. Gen. Joseph O. Donovan, state director, on "the speediest, smoothest and most efficient signup since the inauguration of Selective Service in California." PAY TRIBUTE Winchell paid tribute to the volunteer men and women in this district, during the three-day registration period, donated their time to this "important phase in national defense." ROBERT E. WINCHELL "With all registering of making full and complete reps on their registration totals we able to cooperate with the boards throughout the state in tablishing what is believed to a record signup in all respects." LOCAL REGISTRANTS "To these men and women sincere thanks of the Select Service system." Nor was his tribute limited registrars, but extended to the 031 local board registrants their prompt registration. WARTIME REGISTRATION "Such a response as was shown said Winchell, 'is extremelyifying in bringing our wa registration to a successful conclusion." ANAHEIM GAMES THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW PAGE LXXII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, Backmen's Official Welcome Will Be Extended Tonight A's Play Eight Games Here Philadelphia's Athletics, managed by Connie Mack, will begin its first in a series of 41 exhibition games Sunday afternoon at La Palma park against the Seattle Rainiers. A total of eight games will be played at Anaheim and one at Fullerton during the next two months. Games in Anaheim after SSunday include games with Los Angeles, March 9; Sacramento, March 11; Pittsburgh, March 13; Hollywood, March 16; White Sox, March 17; Hollywood, March 19; Cubs, March 25. The game at Fullerton will be played March 10 with Sacramento. After the game with the Cubs on March 25, the Athletics will go on the road,, playing several times in San Francisco and then heading south for games in Texas, Athletics Play Rainiers Sunday Making their first baseball appearance of the local training season the Philadelphia Athletics are scheduled to play the Pacific Coast Rainiers Sunday at La Palma stadium, in a game under the auspices of the Anaheim Council, K. of C. Th game will start at 2:30 p.m. SEATING ACCOMODATIONS With seating accommodations for 4,000 to 5,000, according to Grand Knight U. F. Bauer, tickets are available today through K. of C. members. Program for the afternoon, in addition to the contest, include pregame ceremonies and a floral presentation for Connie Mack. ALL COUNCILS All councils of Southern California K. of C. will be represented at the game, and at the K. of C. banquet for the Philadelphia Athletics to be given Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock at St. Boniface Parish hall, Palm and Center streets. State Deputy Carl Raggio of the K. of C. will be present at the dinner, and 300 tickets are available to the public, Bauer said. Proceeds from the banquet go to the K. of C. USO fund. Air Warfare Civilian PTA Aids Drive For Supplies Urging that all Anaheimers who received lists through city school system for vitally needed by the Red Fill in and return them too Anaheim PTA offered themance to the emergency operation in rounding up ems supplies. A public notice from E. Axup, chairman of the emergency chapter today EMERGENCY CABINETS "The Red Cross wishes us establish emergency care in strategic places in A and its rural schools which our high school district. The nets to contain clothing kinds, bedding, cooking and utensils, First Aid equ etc." "The public is asked to Specials in charge of the ban-said today that after contact-ease major Hollywood studios effort to secure additional opportunity on the program, there is a availability that Babe Ruth, now in film city, or Comedian AALie, may be present. Available program for the event with Leary as master of ceramics, includes introductions by W. Barnes, and Robert Bonn-president of the Chamber of Commerce. Giving of the "Star Spangled Banner," invocation by the Rev. Dr. Henry Gross; baseball introduction of Mayor James A. Pearson who will examine the city's welcome to Connie Mack; introductions by Jimmie Bionn, including that of Walsh Mack, with the Athletic's larger winding up the program. Sign Melrose holds In Hawaii Sign Richard Melrose, nee of Miss Winifred Melrose 77 North Philadelphia street, married to Miss Ruth Slach Honolulu, Hawaii, on Feb. 12. Sign Melrose has been with Naval Reserve in Honolulu last October and his bride been a resident of Hawaii for years. A letter was received him by his aunt before the ring and another letter is exchanged this week giving full parners of the ceremony. Rainfall Is Less; Water Level High Though the rainfall figure for season is less than half of last year's total, the water level in the wells is at its highest point in 1930, officials said today. Season's rainfall figure included Saturday's storm of .77 inch stands at 8.08 inches as compared to last season's total of 17.47 inch. The level, however, is 114 and 3 inches, according to the page taken on Feb. 1. Office-raid the high level is due to greater storage facilities in higher reaches that have caus-general filling up of lower wells. Last year's level was 132. Five Local Men Inducted Into Army; Army Board Examines Contingent BULLETIN Forty-four potential selectees-soldiers from the local draft board district were taken from Anaheim to Army medical examining physicians for physical examinations yesterday. Five Anaheim men are in the armed-forces of the United States today, part of a contingent of 18 who left here Monday for induction. Members of the group were: Charles Rust, Alfred Gaitan, August Biehl, Marvin Ross, Anton Simons, Anaheim; Valton Farber, Westminster; Donald Mann and George Wada, Buena Park; James Franklin, Seal Beach; Carl Schoenberg, Huntington Beach; Raymond Hapes and Lawrence Bond, Garden Grove; David Swoffort; Los Alamitos; and Henry Warne, Santa Ana. Gordon Siner, Cedar Falls Iowa; Charles Collingwood, Yakima, Washington; and Elven Coleman, Wasco, Calif., transfers also left with the local district contingent. Anaheim Men Hear All-Year Speaker Discuss Results of Harmful Rumors Attended by John Johnston, chamber of commerce secretary, and Millard Parks of the City Planning commission, a meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county, held in the Fullerton Masonic temple Tuesday, heard Jack Little of the All-Year club tell of the efforts of that organization in countering false and harmful propaganda concerning war conditions on the Pacific coast. The tourist attraction club speaker encouraged California citizens when writing to friends in the East to disprove any false claims concerning conditions when brought to their attention. Nominated at the meeting as officers for the coming year were Clyde Simons, president; Dan Patch, incumbent president as vice-president, and E. H. Walker, vice-president. Tire Board Here Awaits Instructions; Retreaders Asked To File Requirements A public notice from E. Axup, chairman of the emergency chapter today in EMERGENCY CABINETS: "The Red Cross wishes us establish emergency care in strategic places in A and its rural schools which our high school district. The nets to contain clothing kinds, bedding, cooking and utensils, First Aid equiv etc." "The public is asked to over the list below and do what they have that could be donated right." The first of the follow-up items to be loaned only be kept at home in reading called over in an emergency. "The second list is to be or donated. If to be loaned and pack in a bundle and where you can get it quickly bel each article with name address of loaner. Label of wearing apparel as to mate size. "If to be donated, clear take to the Red Cros headache Mrs. R. D. Gillison, co-curator rural district, Anaheim or Mrs. Bessie Juszkiewi Alamitos." "Articles to be LOANED (label and keep in reading bed rolls), (2) tents, (3) cooking equipment, (4) stools, (5) Coleman land Coleman stoves, (7) housers, (8) bassinets and cloth kets, and (9) infant cri mattresses, size 40 x 60 i" "Articles to be LOANED which case send or have ed): (1) sheets and pillow (2) blankets and other (3) pillows, (4) towels (h bath), (5) wash cloths, (6) el wash basins, (7) pails, (8) ty matches, candles, flame (9) clothing (sizes desi(10) articles for layettes." Tire Board Here Awaits Instructions; Retreaders Asked To File Requirements BULLETIN Local tire retreading and recapping firms have been advised today to file their requirements for camel-back rubber with the local tire rationing board on or before March 1. No probable delivery can be expected before April 30. Awaiting instructions and authorization from Federal priorities offices, the Anaheim Tire Rationing board was today powerless to begin the rationing of retreaded tires until the go-ahead signal arrives. The approval was to have been received Feb. 23. Additional information received by the local rationing board from county coordinating offices concerned the allocation of camel-back, used in recapping tires, to retreaders under the jurisdiction of this board. The communication said in part as follows: "Between Feb. 19 and March 1, no camel-back rubber of any kind may be used by retreaders for retreading or recapping passenger type tires and if retreaders have any on hand they must use it only in retreading truck tires, and cannot deliver any retreaded or re-capped tires for either trucks or passenger cars until revised regulations are received. Pay Increase Granted City Employees To Meet Increased Cost of Living Aiding 115 employees of the City of Anaheim to meet the increased cost of living, City councilmen Tuesday night voted to boost the salaries of municipal workers effective March 1. All men working 40 hours per week will, in the future, work 44 hours, according to City Clerk Charles Griffith and receive a two and one-half cent per hour increase, and all men now working 44 hours per week will receive a five cent per hour increase. All persons on a salary basis in the employ of the city will receive $5 per month additional pay. Participating in the benefits will be 115 city employees, a pay boost which will add about $800 per month to Anaheim payrolls." GAZETTE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 26, 1942 Number 22 Air Warning Presents Problems; Civilian Cooperation Essential PTA Aids Drive For Supplies Urging that all Anaheim moths who received lists through the city school system for materials totally needed by the Red Cross, call in and return them today, the Anaheim PTA offered their assistance to the emergency organization in rounding up emergency supplies. A public notice from Mrs. H. Axup, chairman of the PTA emergency chapter today read: EMERGENCY CABINETS "The Red Cross wishes to help us establish emergency cabinets in strategic places in Anaheim and its rural schools which are in our high school district. The cabinets to contain clothing of all kinds, bedding, cooking and eating utensils, First Aid equipment, etc." "The public is asked to check Schools Take Up After All-Clear In the event of air raid warnings here schools will be in session immediately following the all-clear signal. This was the statement made by the administrative staff of the high school this week after the blackout early Wednesday morning caused confusion as to if and when local school children should return to their classes. Yesterday the all-clear signal sounded at 8 a.m. and Anaheim schools were in session immediately following the signal. Buses cannot be sent out until after the signal is given, officials said. This announcement came from the high school office and did not come officially from Supt. of Schools M. A. Gauer, who is attending the National Superintendents' Post-mortem on yesterday morning's air raid alarm in Anaheim presented two extremely difficult problems to Civilian Defense officials here today, relieved only by the assurance from Executive Chairman Charles H. Mann that "volunteer defense workers carried out their assignments in a near perfection manner." The problems are these: (1) How to enlist the cooperation of ALL citizens in observing the city's air raid ordinance to the letter without involving legal action, and, (2) How to attain 100 per cent action when air raid warning signals, of which there are three sounded here, failed to signal the alarm to all parts of the city. BLACKOUT SIGNAL Of the former, Mann said today, he hoped that everyone upon being notified of a blackout signal, would in the future cooperate to the fullest without making it necessary that legal action under the EMERGENCY CABINETS "The Red Cross wishes to help us establish emergency cabinets in strategic places in Anaheim and its rural schools which are in our high school district. The cabinets to contain clothing of all kinds, bedding, cooking and eating utensils, First Aid equipment, etc. "The public is asked to check over the list below and designate what they have that could be loaned or what could be donated outright." The first of the following lists are items to be loaned only and to be kept at home in readiness to be called over in an emergency. "The second list is to be loaned or donated. If to be loaned, clean and pack in a bundle and place where you can get it quickly. Label each article with name and address of loaner. Label pieces of wearing apparel as to approximate size." If to be donated, clean and pack in a bundle and place where you can get it quickly. Label pieces of wearing apparel as to approximate size. "If to be donated, clean and pack in a bundle and place where you can get it quickly. Label pieces of wearing apparel as to approximate size." If to be donated, clean and pack in a bundle and place where you can get it quickly. Label pieces of wearing apparel as to approximate size. "Articles to be LOANED ONLY (label and keep in readiness): (1) red rolls, (2) tents, (3) camp andooking equipment, (4) Camp tools, (5) Coleman lamps, (6) Coleman stoves, (7) house trailers, (8) bassinets and clothes basets, and (9) infant cribs and mattresses, size 40 x 60 inches. Articles to be LOANED (in which case send or have collected): (1) sheets and pillow cases, (2) blankets and other bedding, (3) pillows, (4) towels (hand and bath), (5) wash cloths, (6) enamelled wash basins, (7) pails, (8) safety matches, candles, flashlights, (9) clothing (sizes designated), (10) articles for layettes." Radio Audience To Hear Mack Bringing Connie Mack to a county-wide radio audience and bringing additional fame to Anaheim, a half-hour program will be... Radio Audience To Hear Mack Bringing Connie Mack to a county-wide radio audience and bringing additional fame to Anaheim, a half-hour program will be released over KVOE, Santa Ana, Saturday, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Guests on the program to be interviewed by Newsmen Jimmie Heffron and Eddie West will be Connie Mack, Coach Earl Brucker, Pitcher Bill Beckman, Infielder Crash Davis, Outfielder Felix Mackiewicz, all of the Philadelphia Athletics training camp in Anaheim. Red Cross Elects New Chairman New chairman ofthe Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross is Mrs. L. H. Loudon who was unanimously elected to the position last Thursday when the new board of directors met at the chapter headquarters at 129 West Centre street. Other officers are M. A. Gauer, vice chairman; Mrs. William LeVecke, secretary; E. E. Bruce, treasurer and Mrs. J. Ben Kaulbars, chairman of volunteer service. The new chairman replaces Mrs. J. W. Truxaw who has served her position well during the past year. George C. Easton, secretary of the Associated Anaheim Growers for the past three years, was appointed secretary-manager of the association this week after Marvin Ross, former manager, was inducted into military service Monday. Ross, who reported for army duty at Fort MacArthur Monday, has been manager of the Anaheim association since 1936. Easton will relieve Ross of his duties as manager for the duration and plans to carry on with the same program that Ross employed as manager. THE NEWS IN BRIEF Last Minute Summary of Events HOME ON LEAVE Junior Perkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Perkins of 121 East Sycamore street, and a survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, is expected today to make a visit in Anaheim soon. Perkins was a former Anaheim high school football star. He is now believed to be in San Francisco and his visit here will be his first one since his enlistment in the Navy in the spring of 1939. TABLES FOR SOLDIERS Cooperating with the Citizens' Committee for the Army and Navy, nine county school woodworking departments began construction of tables for the new Air Corps replacement center recreation units this week, constructing the furnishings from lumber donated by Orange County Lumber companies. Schools cooperating are Tustin high and elementary; Santa Ana, Orange, Newport, Garden Grove, Laguna, San Juan Capistrano and Placentia high schools. RECEIVED ADVANCEMENT Among 2,100 Chanute field men receiving advancements in rank was Corp. James S. Porter of Anaheim, according to a dispatch today form the Illinois Army flying field. Porter was promoted to the rank of sargeant. SCOUT DRIVE The annual Boy Scout drive is progressing nicely, according to Joe Sowder,, chairman. However, the Scouts are quite a bit short of their goal and will appreciate contributions from those who are able to give. These persons are asked to contact Joe Sowder, 126 East Center street or phone Anaheim 4117 as soon as possible. WOMAN INJURED Johanne Benson, 308 East Cypress street was treated at the Orange county hospital this week for a broken hip sustained when she fell on the sidewalk on North Philadelphia street Saturday.