anaheim-gazette 1942-03-19

Rikshaw Rambles A series of excerpts from the diary of Rev. Archie Crouch, former missionary to China, and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Gibbs of Anaheim. "We Give Up" August 28, 1940. On the Way Back to Shanghai We had two more boarding parties this morning and they did no more than the previous ones have done. During the afternoon two more patrol boats, an airplane carrier and a cruiser closed in on us. We were completely surrounded by armed units of the navy. One disconcerting thing they always do is to train their big guns straight at us. That is protection for their boarding parties. If anything should happen to the boarding party while on our ship there would be a big bang and the affair would be finished! A third boarding party came aboard and said that if we should try to land that they would begin military operations as we unloaded. That was final. If we tried to land, the village would be bombed with particular attention to the river banks close to our boats. That meant destruction of the village and loss of life for the Chinese as well as our own personal danger. All the passengers decided against it. It was not right to endanger the lives of the Chinese natives for the sake of getting home. We told the captain how we felt about it. He decided to go back, and he signed a paper for the Japanese stating that he would go directly back to Shanghai without stopping. Dan Patch to Run for Congress D. A. (Dan) Patch of Orange county has been asked by a committee of women from River County to run for Congress, the new Congressional Discomposed of Orange, Riverside Imperial counties. He made the following statement after many committees, from newspapers in the three counties had urged him to run for congress: "First, I want to thank the people for the thought that has originated some place that I should candidate for Congress. Seem that I fully realize the responsibility that such a public trust in technical life carries with it in decisive times. I will to the purpose of my ability serve the people will all my years of business experience and knowledge of counties. As this boom for Patch for Congress" has originated without my knowledge I will be obligated to anyone and will free from the burden of any machine or control politics." Filipinos to Honor Draftees Saturday The Filipino Community of Orange County will sponsor a rally at the IOOF hall, 325 West Street, next Saturday n hour its members to be inducted into army March 25. The highlity evening will be a programturing the presentation of dancers and members of the Filipino of the California National Film Now training in the Armory in Los Angeles. river banks close to our boats. That meant destruction of the village and loss of life for the Chinese as well as our own personal danger. All the passengers decided against it. It was not right to endanger the lives of the Chinese natives for the sake of getting home. We told the captain how we felt about it. He decided to go back, and he signed a paper for the Japanese stating that he would go directly back to Shanghai without stopping. So we pulled out anchor and started back. We feel pretty much depressed. The Seventh Day Adventists have twenty tons of supplies for the interior of China on board. They have had to pay the freight on this stuff for nothing. They also have several trucks waiting for them up and down the coast which will have to travel empty. It hits them pretty hard financially. The rest of us are travelling pretty light. Perhaps there will be another way ready for us to try when we get back to Shanghai. "Another Attempt" aboard the blockade runner "Remo" negotiating the mouth of the Yangtse river. August 29, 1940 We arrived in Shanghai at four this morning. I left the boat at 7 o'clock and took my baggage to Dr. Welles' apartment. After a big breakfast at the Navy YMCA I went to find some new way back all Chinese. The boat is owned by and Italian company so there is one Italian on board to represent the company. He speaks a little English and we have had quite a conversation regarding the reasons for the present and future wars. He made some good Italian coffee which I enjoyed very much. The Italian sleeps and makes his coffee in a little room about four feet wide and six feet long. There are two narrow wooden bunks one above the other along the long side of the little room. The Italian sleeps in the lower one and his Chinese servant usually sleeps in the upper. The servant gave his to me for the night when I tipped him five dollars. I find the Chinese passengers in the main cabin are being held up for twenty-five dollars for the simple privilege of sitting on a narrow wooden bench all night. I thought I would sit up on the bow of the boat most of the night, but we have struck rought water and everything outside is awash with the yellow Yangtze water. The Chinese passengers are all sick. Those who are able to move manage to get their heads outside their little door to vomit on the deck. The waves wash most of that away. Inside the cabin is pretty terrible. The boat is pitching around like a bucking horse. Periodically I have to go out to tighten up the ropes holding my baggage in place on top of the engine hatch. Anaheim Funeral Notices WENZEL GREGOR Funeral services for Wenzel Gregor were conducted from the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary Monday morning. Gregor died in Los Angeles March 8 and was 43 years old. A retired marine, Gregor had lived in California for 12 years and served in the marines for 23 years. Surviving him are four brothers, Frank L. of Anaheim; John and Joseph of Wisconsin; Julius of Minnesota; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Dorgan of Wisconsin; Mrs. Mary Schafer of Rio Linda; and Rose and Letha Gregor of New York. HOWARD HAINES Howard E. Haines, 53, of Loara road died suddenly at his home Friday where he has lived since 1919. He came to California in 1913. He is survived by his wife, Mary E.; a son, Alfred S. of Columbia, S. C.; a sister, Blanche Chambers of Columbus, Ohio; five brothers, William, Ernest, Harvey, Louis and Rollie of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted from the Backs, Campbells and Kaulbars chapel Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Thomas H. Walker officiating. Burial was made at the Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. HENRY C. WITTMER A native of Illinois, but resident of Anaheim and vicinity 15 years, Henry C. Wittmer away early last Thursday at the family home at Kate after an extended illness. He is survived by one Faith Wittmer, Anaheim; her son, Henry Kobar; one sister, Mrs. Ella Winnemapolis; and a large number of nieces and nephews. The deceased was also a member of the Methodist church in Benton, Minnesota and an American Order of United Brethren of Jesus (U.B.) private funeral service. Surviving him are four brothers, Frank L. of Anaheim; John and Joseph of Wisconsin; Julius of Minnesota; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Dorgan of Wisconsin; Mrs. Mary Schafer of Rio Linda; and Rose and Letha Gregor of New York. Funeral services were conducted from the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Thomas H. Walker officiating. Burial was made at the Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. THE POCKETBOOK OF KNOWLEDGE BY TOPPS MANY INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS ARE MADE IN AIR CONDITIONED ROOMS SO THAT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CHANGES WILL NOT AFFECT THEIR DIMENSIONS WHILE THEY ARE BEING MANUFACTURED THE ARMY IS EXPERIMENTING WITH SPARKPROOF SHOES AS A SWAPGUARD FOR MEN WHO DISPENSE GASOLINE ABOUT 9,000 TONS OF scrap metal is needed to build a battleship ELECTRIC EYES ARE BEING SET UP TO SPEED BLACKouts IN MANY PLANTS... THE EYE IS FOCUSED ON A STREET LAMP OUTSIDE THE FACTORY—WHEN THE STREET LIGHT GOES OUT, THE EYE TURNS OFF THE LIGHTS IN THE PLANT FATHER Wittmer, Anaheim; son Henry Kobar, Minneapolis; one sister, Mrs. Ella W. Fisher, pastor of Anaheim Square Gospel church and burial was made in A cemetery. RALPH WAYNE BENNETT Ralph Wayne Bennett, 50 resident of Olinda for 23 years early Saturday morning at Santa Fe hospital in Los following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted Saturday from the Hilgenfeld mortuary Anaheim this week with the John Hess of Southgate of and burial was made in Long cemetery. The deceased is survived wife, Oma C. Bennett; two Leonard M. Bennett, Long and Ray Warren Bennett, one daughter, Irene Bennetda; one half-brother, Ge Findley, Tusla, Oklahoma; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Findlay, Brea. He was a of the Baptist church. FIND YOUR WAY Find your way in a Black with paint. Lighting engraving now advocating a chearly-available type of luminent pigment, to simplify time problems both inside and outside. Read about see its use strikingly ill- ed by photographs in American Weekly, the zine distributedd with week's Los Angeles Exa DONNA JEAN COBB, Whitier, and JESSIE THATCHER, Anaheim, shown above, will be featured as vocalists at the 12th annual concert of the Fullerton College community orchestra in the Fullerton high school auditorium tomorrow. Twenty-One Anaheim Students Appear In Symphony Concert At FJC Tomorrow Among 100 Fullerton Junior college musicians appearing at the 12th annual concert of the Fullerton college community symphony orchestra tomorrow evening at 8:15 o’clock are 21 Anaheim students according to a release from the college today. The concert will be held in the high school auditorium, free to the public. The orchestra under the direction of Harold Walberg will be assisted by Troy Bellomy of La abedian, Dorothy Hoffman, Ann Hamilton, Ruth Perry, Lee Porter, Mary Rowland Ruth Urbigkeit DeWitt Candidas For Elks Post Al DeWitt, esteemed knight of the Anaheim Elks, was nominated for office of Grand Exalted a meeting last week at officers and past exalted DeWitt, if elected, matically become Anaheim gate to the grand lodge of Election will be held at meeting of April, it was ed. Donald Jones was nomined the chair of esteemed knight; Stephen Gallie esteemed loyal knight Verry, a deputy district for esteemed lecturing William Bilefeldt, the only Tyler, was renominated his election is a foregoing Secretary Joe Van Wa has served two years, serve another term at Brastad and Floyd were nominated. A. H. Osborne declined to serve term as trustee and Audition Phillip Ton were for the post. Charlie Fisher was renominated uer. Elaine Schumacher Surprise Party Miss Elaine Schumacher surprised on her 16th with a dancing part Richards-Martin studio on North Los Angeles week. Refreshments of cake ed during the evening. GUESTS WERE Guests were Joan T Twenty-One Anaheim Students Appear In Symphony Concert At FJC Tomorrow Among 100 Fullerton Junior college musicians appearing at the 12th annual concert of the Fullerton college community evening at 8:15 o'clock are 21 Anaheim students according to a release from the college today. The concert will be held in the high school auditorium, free to the public. The orchestra under the direction of Harold Walberg will be assisted by Troy Bellomy of La Habra, piano soloist, Jessie Thatcher of Anaheim and Donna Cobb of Whittier, vocalists with the College salon ensemble; and the A Cappella choir directed by Loren Maynard. ANAHEIM STUDENTS Anaheim students appearing with the orchestra are Jack Barron, Patricia Duffy, George Garron. Barbara Pierpoint, Bride-Elect, Honored With Showers This Week Miss Barbara Pierpoint, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pierpoint of 226 East Ellsworth street and he bride-elect of Paul McCleister of Anaheim, was honored with two miscellaneous showers this week. Monday evening Miss Betty Bath, Miss Dorothy Calloway and Miss Ruth Braneschi St. Patrick theme at the Bath home at 200 North Citron street. HONORED GUEST The honored guest was presented a lovely cresage by the three hostesses before games were played. Prizes were won by Mrs. W. P. McCleister, mother of the bride-groom-to-be, and Miss Charlene Weatherman. Refreshments of ice cream cake was served. Spring flowers were arranged to form a nice centerpiece. GUESTS WERE Guests were Victoria Loly, Letie Jo and Betty Zimmer, Charlene Weatherman, Esther Suhr, Renette Hansen, Lucille Roy, Jacqueline Murphy, Mary Sowden, Lorraine Shanks, Lorene Nelson, Margaret Boege, Jean Sutherland, Marjorie Coffman, Marilyn Rimau, Ruth Zimmerman, Mrs. McCleister, Mrs. Pierpoint, Mrs. Charles Valentine, Mrs. Alfred E. Bath and daughter, Anna Mae, and the honored guest and hostesses. Another miscellaneous shower was given Friday night by Mrs. Marie Rogers at her home in Fullerton. The St. Patrick theme was carried out in this party too. Series of Victory Teas Continues; Sponsored By Anaheim Ebell Club Two more in the series of Anaheim Ebell club were given this week. Yesterday Mrs. H. E. Hemillard and Mrs. M. C. Mason gave a dessert tea and contract bridge party at the Rimallard home, 820 North Clementine street. Guests present were Mesdames Harold Smith, J. S. Van Wagoner, Cortez Hoskins, Bob Kennedy, S. O. Strechley, Mrs. Charles Hunt and Mrs. Vernon Bruederle. Elaine Schumacher Surprise Party Miss Elaine Schumacher surprised on her 16th birthday with a dancing part Richards-Martin studio on North Los Angeles week. Refreshments of cake ed during the evening. GUESTS WERE Guests were Joan Treen Faust, Mary Jane Lillian Fuller, Veroni Genevieve Allec, Marmont, Dorothy Ostercogat Schneideberg, Paion, Joan Mills, Ailish Mary Catherine Steichen, Lila Burrow Sexton, Mary Stillwell Fluor, Patricia Bruce, Schumacher. BOYS PRESENT Boys present were Steichen, Larry Do Brunet, Wallace Durk Stillwell, Jerry Mertz, Euene Liekhus, Tcm Be Braddock, Ude Baugat, Ed Stoffel, David and Jack Lypps, sel, Ted Sheridan, No Jerry Eymann, Jack Schumacher, Robert Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mr. and Mrs. Schumacher of Elaine. Thousands Stait Wait For Plate Thousands of apples 1942 cover strip license remain in the Sacramento Department of hides today because sufficient personnel them on schedule and here were told not to if their plates had not this reason: The department asks motoring public be pre-frain from writing letter for at least and Meanwhile persons do our strip cover plates implied unless there believe they have not application for them. Orange Co. Li Club to Meet Anaheim Ton Series of Victory Teas Continues; Sponsored By Anaheim Ebell Club Two more in the series of Victory Teas sponsored by the Anaheim Ebell club were given this week. Yesterday Mrs. H. E. Hemillard and Mrs. M. C. Mason gave a dessert tea and contract bridge party at the Rimallard home, 820 North Clementine street. Guests present were Mesdames Harold Smith, J. S. Van Wagoner, Cortez Hoskins, Bob Kennedy, E. T. Bradleey, Howard Tews, Wayne Griggs, Ray Reafsyder, Richard Ryan, Vernon Bruderle, M. Wallace, Paul Davidson, Sam Walker, Charles Hunt and Strechley. QUARETTE LEAVE A quartette of Ebell members served as hostesses at another successful Victory tea at the clubhouse Friday afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs. Ray Reafsyder, Mrs. S. O. Strechley, Mrs. Charles Hunt and Mrs. Vernon Bruederle. Color scheme was green and white, carried out in tallies, score pads and in the refreshments. Prizes for the afternoon play went to Mrs. Harold Smith, first in contract, and Mrs. Ralph Focht, second; Mrs. Fred Schaefer, first in auction, and Mrs. Jack Conaway of Gardden Grove, second. Door prize was won by Mrs. Eldon Stark. SALVAGE FOR VICTORY WHAT TO SAVE: 1. PAPER 2. METALS 3. RAGS 4. RUBBER HOW TO SAVE: 1. Put paper in boxes or bundles 2. Put rags in boxes or bags 3. Give your waste materials to your favorite charity, send it yourself or set it out for the city trucks. ANAHEIM DEFENSE COUNCIL SALVAGE COMMITTEE Phone 4141 DeWitt Candidate For Elks Post Al DeWitt, esteemed leading knight of the Anaheim lodge of Elks, was nominated for the chief office of Grand Exalted Ruler at a meeting last week attended by officers and past exalted rulers. DeWitt, if elected, will automatically become Anaheim's delegate to the grand lodge convention. Election will be held at the first meeting of April, it was announced. Donald Jones was nominated for the chair of esteemed leading knight; Stephen Gallagher for esteemed loyal knight and Lloyd Verry, a deputy district attorney, for esteemed lecturing knight. William Bilefeldt, the lodge's only Tyler, was renominated and his election is a foregone conclusion. Secretary Joe Van Wagoner, who has served two years, declined to serve another term and Rodny Brastad and Floyd Woodbury were nominated. A. H. T. "Duke" Osborne declined to serve another term as trustee and August Eltiste and Phillip Ton were nominated for the post. Charles "Chilli" Fisher was renominated for treasurer. Elaine Schumacher Surprise Party Miss Elaine Schumacher was surprised on her 16th birthday with a dancing party at the Richards-Martin studio of dance on North Los Angeles street this week. Refreshments of cake were served during the evening. GUESTS WERE Guests were Joan Truxaw. Co- Elaine Schumacher Surprise Party Miss Elaine Schumacher was surprised on her 16th birthday with a dancing party at the Richards-Martin studio of dance on North Los Angeles street this week. Refreshments of cake were served during the evening. GUESTS WERE Guests were Joan Truxaw, Coleen Faust, Mary Jane Stevenson, Lillian Fuller, Veronica Gregor, Genevieve Allec, Marie Warlaumont, Dorothy Ostercamp, Margaret Schmeideberg, Patricia Dillon, Joan Mills, Ailish Sweeney, Mary Catherine Stehly, Anna Steichen, Lila Burrows, Susie Sexton, Mary Stillwell, Betty Fluor, Patricia Bruce, and Melva Schumacher. BOYS PRESENT Boys present were Charles Steichen, Larry Doyle, Addy Brunet, Wallace Duffy, Robert Stillwell, Jerry Mertz, Ed Heinz, Euene Liekhus, Tcm Bevins, Larry Braddock, Ude Bauer, Donald Daggat, Ed Stoffel, Bill Sexton, David and Jack Lypps, James Fessel, Ted Sheridan, Noel Sweeney, Jerry Eymann, Jack Yorba, Bud Schumacher, Robert Bruce and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bruce and Mr. and Mrs. Schumacher, parents of Elaine. Thousands Still Wait For Plates Thousands of applications for 1942 cover strip license plates still remain in the Sacramento office of the Department of Motor Vehicles today because of lack of sufficient personnel to handle them on schedule, and motorists here were told not to be alarmed if their plates had not arrived for this reason: The department asked that the motoring public be patient and refrain from writing letters of inquiry for at least another month. Meanwhile persons driving without strip cover plates will be unplested unless there is reason to believe they have not filed an application for them. Orange Co. Library Club to Meet At Anaheim Tonight Dr. Nadina Kavinoky of the Los Orange Co. Library Club to Meet At Anaheim Tonight Dr. Nadina Kavinoky of the Los Angeles Health department will review books on Family Relations at a meeting of the Orange County Library club at the Ebell clubhouse tonight. Anaheim Public library will act as hosts to the county session. A special guest will be Miss Mabel Inness, president of the California Library association and librarian at the H. A. Simley library at Redlands. Other guests will be members of the library board of trustees and members of the City Council. LEGAL NOTICE NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE Notice is hereby given that the following persons have been nominated for the offices hereinafter mentioned to be filled at the general municipal election to be held in the City of Anaheim on Tuesday, the 14th day, of April, 1942. THREE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR FULL TERM: H. E. W. Barnes Robert H. Boney M. W. Martenet, Jr., Incumbent Leo J. Sheridan, Incumbent Joe Sowder F. A. (Fritz) Yungbluth, Incumbent Dated March 19, 1942. CHARLES E. GRIFFITH, City Clerk, City of Anaheim. (Pub. March 19, 1942 and April 2, 1942.)