anaheim-gazette 1942-05-28

"Buy A Bond" Plea Echoes Over Anaheim As Volunteer "Minute Men" Seek Pledges "Buy a bond!" That was the city-wide call today and all this week of an army of volunteer "Minute Men" recruited here under the command of Principal Paul Demaree of the high school, by the US Treasury department to put over a government sponsored War Savings Bond and Stamp pledge campaign. The drive will end this week. According to Demaree, 45 "Minute Men" are aiding in the house-to-house, and business-to-business canvass to secure individual pledges to purchase Federal obligations regularly. Volunteers to carry out the drive are made up of service club members, teachers, and civilians from other walks of life. Titled "Victory Salesmen" the volunteers are asking Anaheim citizens to personally sign a card pledging him or her to lend money to the government through the regular systematic purchase of war stamps and bonds. Anaheim Retail Stores Asked to Aid Bond Sales "All retailers are being asked cooperate in the nationwide bute to America's war effort July 1 at 12 noon by suspending all sales of merchandise for minutes and devoting this period to sale of war savings stamps and bonds exclusively." So stated Benjamin H. Nann chairman of the Retail Advisory Committee of the U.S. Treasury department, in a telegram to Johnston, secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. He continued, "We are counting upon your personal cooperation so that we may report 100 per cent unity in this vital program launch nationwide July, camp of Retailers for Victory." Johnston has been asked notify Namm as to how many local retailers will participate so that the number can be related to Secretary Morgenthau President Roosevelt Monday morning. Three Anaheim By the Outsider DOWN ON THE FARM Back in the good old days which are said to be gone forever, when father placed a pitchfork in your hand and said: "Son, this is the business end!" it was a signal for kids to get in there and pitch—hay, wheat, barley, yep, any darn thing on the farm that needed to be pitched. The idea was to get the work done—bring the harvest in. And pa, and ma, the kids, and the hired men, plus all the neighbors worked like anything. But don't kid yourself if you think those days have gone forever. Don't be mislead into believing that some modernistic thing a magadget with push-button tuning will automatically pick up each sheaf of grain, pluck each Valencia, or put up the hay. Hay still goes into stacks and eventually into the cow, mainly by the "back method," and before the war proceeds much farther Americans who have never done it before, are going to find out exactly how the process works, out on the farm—or be faced with a shortage of food essentials. The problem comes in a nutshell this week from the United States Employment service office in an announcement stating that for the first time they are unable to fill standing orders for farm workers in certain parts of the state. Several solutions have been offered for the acute labor shortage, one of which is the registration of school age children for work on the farm. (PS to germ-conscious, health-worrying opponents: With the least little bit wise supervision, it won't hurt the kids a bit, and it will give them their own spending money. Another answer is the registration through the employment service, of all adults not otherwise gainfully employed, women, retired persons, school teachers and other vacationers, and a large number of state employees and Civilian Defense volunteers. This also is expected to prove highly satisfactory for all concerned, IF the proper cooperation from registrants is forthcoming, and provided transportation difficulties to and from points of work can be met. Recently hoomed as another Volunteers to carry out the drive are made up of service club members, teachers, and civilians from other walks of life. Titled "Victory Salesmen" the volunteers are asking Anaheim citizens to personally sign a card pledging him or her to lend money to the government through the regular systematic purchase of war stamps and bonds. 1300 Students Take Part In Playday Tomorrow Afternoon Tomorrow afternoon at the Anaheim city park, about 1300 grammar school students will participate in the annual athletic play-day of all Anaheim elementary schools beginning at 1:15, according to Superintendent M. A. Gauer. The program will begin with a march by the elementary school band, directed by Edward Jurey. The rest of the program will include mass drills, posture parades, games and other activities. These will be under the direction of Eldon Hauck and Miss Adah A. Wilcox, who will be assisted by other grammar school teachers. State Militia Drive Meets Public Apathy Contending with a disheartening lack of interest, in a campaign through Anaheim and this district to organize a company of State Militia, Dr. C. A. Burrows of the Anaheim Isaak Walton league, still had hopes today that a sufficient number of men between the ages of 16 and 65, particularly skilled marksmen and those possessing firearms, would respond to his call. Dr. Burrows was appointed last week by the county organizing committee to signup a company of local volunteers and has passed out some 30 or 40 applications without response. According to present plans, the volunteers would be organized into squads and companies, and trained for the protection of their homes and community, to be called to duty only in event of enemy attack and then only within the boundaries of Orange county. Three Anaheim Men Leave for Advanced Training Three Anaheim men are now gong into their last stretch completing their flight training in the Army Air corps. They are Niel LeVacke, Bob Fluor and Robert Rimpau. LeVecke, the son of Mr. Mrs. William LeVecke of North Helena street, was stationed at Moffet Field and began his advanced training soon. He was home last week Bob Rimpau has also been training at Moffet Field but was unable to get home. Bob Fluor, son of Mr. Mrs. P. E. Fluor of 700 No Clementine street, was in Anaheim Sunday from Merced left Tuesday night for Rosw New Mexico for his training. "Minute Men" Sign Up Farm Worker Making two stalks grow well but one stood before, is the purpose today of the volunteer corps of "Minute Men" soliciting the city for purchasers of bonds and stamps. In addition to campaigning bond sales, they were given added responsibility this week handing out to Anaheim residency cards from the State Office Civilian Defense requesting they be filled out by anyone and willing to go to work or to solve the state's harvest problem. Created by a lack of sufficient labor to bring in the crops in sections, the volunteer hauls in to be signed up from ment service, of all adults not otherwise gainfully employed, women, retired persons, school teachers and other vacationers, and a large number of state employees and Civilian Defense volunteers. this also is expected to prove highly satisfactory for all concerned, IF the proper cooperation from registrants is forthcoming, and provided transportation difficulties to and from points of work can be met. Recently boomed as another way out for farmers, particularly requiring the more strenuous type of "stoop labor" needed for thinning beets and other such farm work, is the importation recommended by Washington, D. C., of between 3,000 and 6,000 Mexicans. Severe immigration regulations, however, stand in the way of such a plan which in some sources causes serious doubts that many farmers can afford to meet them. Whether they will be rescinded or not is a matter to come. In event its back to the farm for America, and the last, not the first, one's a hayseed! City Assessor Has Map of Freeway City Assessor Harry Jayne today had a map from the State Department of Public Works with markings thereon indicating the route for the proposed Manchester freeway project, the property purchased in the course of obtaining a right of way, and land yet to be secured for the purpose. The map is available for the inspection of interested parties, and according to George Langsner, right of way agent for the department, purchases will continue for the project, the actual construction of which is deferred for the present, until funds are exhausted or transferred. Dimout Measures Miss Anaheim Coastal dimout measures, in effect this week along California shores was not expected today by Chairman Charles H. Mann of the Defense council to be extended sufficiently far inland to take in Anaheim. Ordered, according to Mann, to be effective for an airline distance of eight miles inland, the command which requires all seaward lights be extinguished so as not to silhouette coast-wise shipping and betray military movements, the dimout area just misses this city. According to the defense council and Army authorities, Anaheim is nine miles from the closest coastal point although many will maintain that it is as far as 12. While lights went out up and down the coast, Anaheim's Sunday night blackout was declared the most efficient so far by civilian organization observers. The city was blacked out at 8:50 p.m. with the all-clear sounding at 9:40 last week by the county organizing committee to signup a company of local volunteers and has passed out some 30 or 40 applications without response. According to present plans, the volunteers would be organized into squads and companies, and trained for the protection of their homes and community, to be called to duty only in event of enemy attack and then only within the boundaries of Orange county. “There is no pay and each volunteer is to furnish their own firearms and ammunition and to provide a single low-cost uniform,” Dr. Burrows said, “but its a matter of record in England that such an organization is considered an integral part of defense from invasion.” Will Buy Bonds Wear Saturday’s Receipt Jim Kilduff and Merritt an, operators of the Great Anaheim market will keep business open Saturday, Memorial day, according to a state today and to commemorate observance will convert dollar spent there by paying during the legal holiday War savings bonds and stamps. “All the money taken Hagan said this morning Memorial day in both the and grocery departments—that means every cent, p and all—will be used to War bonds.” AHEIM GAZETE THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1942 Anaheim Retail stores Asked to Bond Sales retailers are being asked to declare the nationwide trio America's war effort on at 12 noon by suspending sales of merchandise for 15 days and devoting this brief to sale of war savings bonds exclusively." Established Benjamin H. Namm, man of the Retail Advisory Committee of the U. S. Treasury Department, in a telegram to Johnston, secretary of the Ana-Chamber of Commerce. continued, "We are counting on your personal cooperation that we may report 100 percent in this vital program to the nationwide July campaign trailers for Victory." Haston has been asked to Namm as to how many local retailers will participate at the number can be relayed Secretary Morgenthau and Agent Roosevelt Monday morning. Veterans And Civilians Will Offer Tribute To Nation’s War Dead Here On Saturday Anaheim veterans and civilians, expected to number 300 this year, will bare their heads in solemn tribute to the war dead Saturday morning in impressive rites arranged for Anaheim cemetery at 10:30 o'clock—the annual Memorial day service under the auspices of Anaheim Post No. 72, American Legion. According to Chairman Henry W. Baxter of the committee in charge, and assisted by Wm. P. Webb, and C. J. Mauerhan, 12 local patriotic organizations will participate in the ceremonies, placing wreaths on the monument of the Unknown Soldier. SPEAKER OF THE DAY Speaker of the day is A. P. Entenza, Los Angeles Attorney, and Past National commander, Veterans of Spanish-American war. Complete program from the time the delegation assembles at the cemetery flag pole at 10:30 a.m., until the benediction is as follows: Assembly, Wayne Glade Bugler Raising of Colors Scout Troop Firing of Salute, Veterans firing Squad. Taps, Glade. (Assemble at Mausoleum) Invocation, Rev. Earl R. Berg. Introductions, Webb Vocal Selection, Mrs. Walter Ross. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Mary Alden. Vocal Selection, Mrs. Ross. "In Flanders' Fields", Betty June Gosch. Speaker of the Day, A. P. Entenza. Benediction, Rev. Berg. AS FOLLOWS Participating organizations are as follows: Daughters of the American Revolution; American Local Patriotic Groups Plan Soldier Send-off Nineteen representatives of fraternal and patriotic organizations joined together at the hall last week and made plans a group recognition of the called into service through Anaheim selective service. It was announced that organizations in Buena Park, Grove, Seal Beach and communities will be involved in participating. Co-chairmen of local committee are Hodges of the Anaheim E.Mrs. Selma Poetz, of the auxiliary. K. B. Rigby American Legion is treasured. It was proposed that each in the program send a delivery of five or more members, ever a group of men leave induction, at the city hall coffee and doughnuts served. It was decided to ask each participating organization to bore one dollar monthly for the slight expense. One-Fourth Of City’s USO Fund SPEAKER OF THE DAY Speaker of the day is A. P. Entenza, Los Angeles Attorney, and Past National commander, Veterans of Spanish-American war. Complete program from the time the delegation assembles at the cemetery flag pole at 10:30 a.m., until the benediction is as follows: Assembly, Wayne Glade Bugler Raising of Colors, Scout Troop No. 72 To the Colors, Glade. Placing of Wreaths on Monument to Unknown Soldier, Patriotic Organizations. Explanation of Monument, Cal Ewing. Vocal Selection, Mrs. Opal Walter. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Mary Alden. Vocal Selection, Mrs. Ross. "In Flanders' Fields", Betty June Gosch. Speaker of the Day, A. P. Entenza. Benediction, Rev. Berg. AS FOLLOWS Participating organizations are as follows: Daughters of the American Revolution; American Legion Post; American Legion Auxiliary; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary; Gold Star Mothers; Spanish-American War Veterans; Spanish American War Veterans Auxiliary; Women's Relief Corps; Daughters of Union Veterans; Daughters of the Confederacy; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts. Not In A Generation Not in a generation, not since 1918, has America observed a Memorial Day like that of this year. In happier times of peace, the sod thickens over the graves of the men who have died for America, as the years pass and time softens the pain of families that mourn them. In the cemeteries now the green blanket of grass lies torn by the brown earthen mounds of new graves—graves dug last week, and the week before then, and the week before then. The blood and the tears of this year will seem very near and real to all who visit cemeteries on this Memorial day, even to those who have not suffered personal loss. For all know that the sacrifice of death and grief must grow. Nearer and more tangible than ever before, too, will seem the blood and tears of earlier wars. The soldier who died on Bataan has become an eternal comrade of the soldier who died at San Juan Hill, at Gettysburg, at Trenton, at St. Mihiel. Times have changed, and weapons and enemies have changed, but the soldier dead who gave their lives under Washington and Lincoln and Pershing and MacArthur fought for one changless cause: the freedom of this nation under the Constitution and the flag. Other comrades, dying in the same cause, may join them in future wars as the years roll, although all men of good will hope that this war shall be the last world conflagration of death and conquest. The fresh graves and the graves of men who died in battles of long ago give assurance that America shall never want for defenders, and all of this gen- Second Sugar Stamp Expires Saturday; Board Promises Canning Needs Monday Midnight, Saturday, invalidates the second stamp, good for the purchase of a pound of sugar, in Civilian War Ration books, according to the local rationing board, and if not used up before that time, all purchases for the subsequent two weeks—May 31 to June 13, must be made on Ration Stamp No. 3. Meanwhile Mrs. Hetty Hurlburt, clerk of the local board was urging housewives and other ration book seekers to come back Monday, at which time complete facilities will definitely be available in order that anyone may secure their needs under rationing rules. RESTRICTIONS LIFTED Rsestrictions on sugar for canning were reported lifted by the Los Angeles office which advised the local board that certificates for the purchase of sweetening for canning purchases would be made available now and throughout the canning season as needed. Amounts allowed will be based upon sugar on hand and canning done last year, it was stated, with full information to be available at the board office in the City Hall Monday. While state boards were consoling seekers with reassurances, the OPA in Washington opened up on consumers who had over the amount of sugar on registration day and were denied ration books. POLICE USAGE “These civilians,” the board said, must police their usage of sugar accordingly. No books will be issued to persons who registered excess amounts of sugar until a sufficient number of ration periods have expired during which the consumer — if he had ration stamps — might have purchased an amount of sugar equal to his excess.” State and local boards, however, recommended only that users exercise caution and good judgment in making use of surpluses. Most City Business Suspends Saturation Only those stores regularly open Sundays and holidays main open Saturday, Day, according to a survey their membership this by the Chamber of Commerce. Saturday's legal will be marked by the sion of most business in Most all stores place close have also planned lar 6 o'clock closing morrow (Friday) even ZETTE 72nd YEAR JULY 28, 1942 NUMBER 35 Local Patriotic Groups Plan Soldier Send-off Nineteen representatives of civic, internal and patriotic organizations joined together at the city hall last week and made plans for group recognition of the men killed into service through the Anaheim selective service board. It was announced that organizations in Buena Park, Garden Grove, Seal Beach and other communities will be invited to participate. Co-chairmen of the local committee are Warren Rodges of the Anaheim Elks and Selma Poetz, of the VFW auxiliary. K. B. Rigby of the American Legion is treasurer. It was proposed that each group send a delegation five or more members, whenever a group of men leave for finalduction, at the city hall where coffee and doughnuts will be served. It was decided to ask each participating organization to contribute one dollar monthly to bear the slight expense. Vultee Bus Service Planned; Parking Places Arranged To Aid Douglas Commuters Loren W. Smith, operator of the Citrus Belt bus line serving Anaheim to the Douglas Aircraft plant at Long Beach, and inland points, was reported this morning to be considering the immediate opening of a similar line through this city between Santa Ana and the Vultee airplane factory at Downey to provide transportation for workers living here commuting both north and south. When the line is placed in operation, fares between Anaheim and Vultee would be the same as between here and Douglas, namely 35 cents per round trip on a commuters book of tickets. Directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce convened yesterday morning to hear the report of their committee which has been out soliciting funds for the furtherance of the defense workers who live here and work at the Douglas and Vultee airplane plants. The committee reported that Anaheim merchants responded heartily and have subscribed an adequate fund for this promotion. Al Riutcel and August Schumacher, who comprized the committee, were again appointed to work with Loren W. Smith of the bus line in order to further and increase its service to defense workers living in and around who do not soon become patrons of the bus line may find then that the bus line is either out of business or running to full capacity. It was stated that the rubber code makes no provision for tires for defense workers and this situation was a very real danger. GAIN RIDERS One-Fourth Of City’s USO Funds In The Bag” With approximately 27 per cent of the local USO quota “in the bag”—a total of $1,280 according to a checkup yesterday afternoon—and about one third of the time allowed for the drive elapsed, local campaigners prepared this week to beat the clock. Nation-wide drive closes July 4 but it has been hoped that Anaheim might finish up on a quota of $4,000 not later than the middle of June. According to this week’s county-wide report of USO campaigns, around 25 per cent of the goal of $36,100 has been subscribed to with Costa Mesa leading the field with 89 per cent of their budget collected. Orange was next with over 70 per cent; San Clemente followed with better than two-thirds. According to Charles E. Griffith, secretary of the local USO campagin, Anaheim committees have collected $1,280, with $830 of the funds already recorded and banked. Wallace Signs in Constable Race Homer Wallace, 37, a member of the Anaheim Fire Department for the past six years, took out his nomination papers this week for the constable of Anaheim township. A native of Orange county, he came to Anaheim in 1911 and was educated from first grade through high school here. After two years in college, he went to work. He is married and has two children. This is the second time that committee which has been out soliciting funds for the furtherance of the defense workers who live here and work at the Douglas and Vultee airplane plants. The committee reported that Anaheim merchants responded heartily and have subscribed an adequate fund for this promotion. Al Riutcel and August Schumacher, who comprized the committee, were again appointed to work with Loren W. Smith of the bus line in order to further and increase its service to defense workers living in and around Anaheim. As a matter of business the leasing of the Till and Kraemer parking lot adjacent to the stage depot was discussed and a motion was passed to go ahead with the lease. This parking lot, properly signed and lighted will make it possible for defense workers riding the bus to have a free parking lot for their automobiles while they are on the job. STATION LOT Use of the Richfield Uptown service station lot on South Los Angeles street was also reported to be a reality. The men present voiced the fear that unless patronage increased the bus line may have to suspend or curtail its service and that with the very serious rubber shortage many cars will be off the highways in the next year. Those defense workers Constable Marion Up For Re-Election In County Polling Edward D. Marion, constable of Anaheim township for the past 20 years, this morning announced his candidacy for re-election to the office in the coming county election. He has been a resident of Anaheim for the past 55 years and in announcing his intention to run again, pointed to the experience he has acquired in two decades of law enforcement work which he believes particularly qualifies him for the office in the eyes of local voters. “The constable,” Marion declared, “does not make the law but simply acts as a representative of law-making bodies and courts in enforcement.” He also said that as a representative of the courts it is the constable's duty to serve legal papers, but in his opinion it is also the duty of the office to protect citizen's life and property who do not soon become patrons of the bus line may find then that the bus line is either out of business or running to full capacity. It was stated that the rubber code makes no provision for tires for defense workers and this situation was a very real danger. GAIN RIDERS Cooperation in the drive to gain bus riders, officials of both the Douglas and Vultee plants were said to be preparing a list of names of all their employees in residence here with the idea in mind that they may be circularized by the local Chamber of Commerce and their further cooperation requested. It was also brought out that regular round trip travel on the bus line had increased materially in the past month. Another important point brought out was that many bugs had been eliminated from the bus schedule. News Briefs CITY CLOSES Anaheim City hall and all city offices will be closed Saturday, Memorial day, according to an announcement today from the City Clerk's office. FINLEY TOASTED Commended and toasted for "serving with distinction for more than 13 years as representative of the City of Santa Ana" on the board of directors, Metropolitan Water district, Col. S. H. Finley was guest of honor at a testimonial banquet sponsored by the Associated Chambers of Commerce at Henry's cafe Tuesday evening. Col. Finley retired from the board April 10. Anaheim guests at the dinner meeting were Secretary E. P. Hapgood of the water district, Millard Parks, on-leave of absense from the city planning commission, Secretary John Johnston of the chamber of commerce, Edward Bower, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schwacofer. SIGNAL ON Traffic signals at the intersection of Los Angeles and Center streets will remain in operation. Most City Business Suspends Saturday Only those stores and businesses regularly operating on Sundays and holidays will remain open Saturday, Memorial Day, according to a survey of their membership this morning by the Chamber of Commerce. According to this announcement, Saturday's legal holiday will be marked by the suspension of most business in the city. Most all stores planning to close have also planned a regular 6 o'clock closing hour tomorrow (Friday) evening. Apply For License By Appointment Arranging to handle applications for drivers' licenses from anyone engaged during working hours in defense industries, or in certain branches of the armed services, the local office of the Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that appointments for examinations may be secured by telephoning the Division of Drivers' licenses at Santa Ana 6600 or Orange 944. The address of the Highway patrol office is 405 South Main street, Orange, and reservations may also be made by mail, Senior Examiner Don Squires announced on behalf of Director James M. Carter of the state department. According to Squires and Captain Meehan of the Highway patrol persons applying for this service will be required to present a statement from their employer certifying that their services cannot be spared during regular business hours. The examining offices are regularly open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. week days and 9 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturdays. Anaheim guests at the dinner meeting were Secretary E. P. Hapgood of the water district, Millard Parks, on-leave of absense from the city planning commission, Secretary John Johnston of the chamber of commerce, Edward Bower, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schwacofer. SIGNAL ON Traffic signals at the intersection of Los Angeles and Center streets will remain in operation week nights and Sunday until 9 p.m. and on Saturday until 10 p.m. a notice at the local police department said this morning. COMPLETELY DESTROYED Fire late Thursday night razed a building located on property at 108 East Broadway and belonging to Dr. W. W. Wickett, completely destroying the structure and destroying one automobile, while damaging another along with other personal property. Eldon W. Stark Announces For JP Eldon W. Stark, Anaheim attorney, had today added his name to that of Justice Charles Kuchel declaring himself a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in this township. The only other office to be filed locally is that of constable for which position Edward Marion, incumbent, has already declared himself, with the candidacy of Homer Wallace, of the Anaheim fire department expected. Countywide primary election will take place August 25 with the general election scheduled for November 3. Filing for candidacy will continue until June 20, the County clerk office stated