anaheim-gazette 1942-06-04

The Inside By the Outsider ANTI-CONFUSION CLINIC The old gag about: "Brother,...you and I better sell our business and go to work for the government has a stinging ring of authenticity today. Now it's: 'Brother, maybe you haven't figured it out yet, but you and I are working for the government!'" If you doubt this statement, you should ask any merchant in the city subject to the recent Office of Price Administration freezing order, who is in the midst of the task of preparing lists of their "ceiling prices" on cost-of-living-commodities demanded by the regulations. In drug stores and grocery stores and most other businesses, the process means that every thing-a-ma-bob in the place has to have a "ceiling price" affixed thereto—such price being the highest price at which it was offered for sale during the month of March—and such price being the highest that can be charged for it between now and the end of the war. For anyone with a drug store or a grocery store at his hands SATURDAY'S SALES at the Greater Anaheim market, marked for the purchase of US War Bonds, ran into four figures were being handed over here by Owners Merritt Hagan and Jim Kilduff to Chairman Paul Demaree of the local War Bond drive committee, as Commander Roy Helsing of the American Legion looked on. Shown In drug stores and grocery stores and most other businesses, the process means that every thing-a-ma-bob in the place has to have a "ceiling price" affixed thereto—such price being the highest price at which it was offered for sale during the month of March—and such price being the highest that can be charged for it between now and the end of the war. For anyone with a drug store or a grocery store at his hands where the items to be listed run into the tens of thousands its something more than a problem for Confucius. Mr. Leon Henderson in Washington is a big bug but he had his wires crossed slightly, and admitted it recently when he told American retailers that posting ceiling prices in booklet form or in layers of lists is not acceptable. He went on to say that due to the fact that some merchants apparently have misunderstood the posting requirements and have gone ahead with preparation of price booklets as a means of satisfying the regulation, they should, however, change to an acceptable method "as soon as possible." The catch is that an acceptable method is any one of eight different OPA approved means of displaying "ceiling prices" on each item in order that customers may recognize them with "no squat, no stoop, no squint," as readily as they see the sale price of same. The OPA requires also that a typewritten list be turned into the local rationing board before July 1 which means that merchants will not only have to tag everything in the place with "ceiling prices" but must present a typewritten copy for inspection and retain a duplicate of it on the premises. Many merchants have been of the opinion that if they completed the huge task of making up a list of everything they sold, attaching the "ceiling prices," and making up one copy for the OPA, and one for themselves and their customers, they would be complying with the law. Such is not the case according to the OPA, and that's where Mr. Henderson short-circuited by not saying so plainer and sooner. That's why local business men could well appeal for a government sponsored business clinic to which they could go for authentic regulations as to how they must prepare their prices in order to SATURDAY'S SALES at the Greater Anaheim market, earmarked for the purchase of US War Bonds, ran into four figures were being handed over here by Owners Merritt Hagan and Jim Kilduff to Chairman Paul Demand area of the local War Bond drive committee, as Commander Roy Helsing of the America Legion looked on. Shown Insurance Men Aid War Bills Will Explain Salary Allotment At the request of the Federal Treasury department, the Insurance Association of Anaheim will begin tomorrow aid in the war bond drive by calling on the various merchant of the city and explain the salary allotment plan whereby the employees can arrange for the purchase of bonds through salary deduction. Insurance men participating in the new plan are Frank Tausch, M. E. Beebe, A. P. M. Brown, John Mary, R. S. Royalty, Forest F. Fowler and A. Curtis Case. Information and blanks may be procured from the Case office in the Bank of America building and information by phoning 4315, it was announced. Firms that have already instituted the plan in Anaheim include the E. A. Silzle Corp., Mutual Citrus, Anaheim Citrus, Borden Fruit, Southern California Telephone, Alpha Beta, Safeway, Anaheim Valencia, City Plunge Opens Saturday P.M. At 1 p.m. Saturday the City plunge opens the swimming season locally, marking the "official" beginning of another summer for Anaheim and surrounding districts. According to present plans, plunge hours until June 16 will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and after that date from 9:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. exxcept on Sundays when it will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. SWIMMING CLASSES Swimming classes are also scheduled to begin June 16 with lessons for beginners and intermediates. To those who have filled out questionnaires distributed through city schools, cards telling them of the time and date of their lessons will be mailed. File "Ceiling Lists" Here Before July 1 Local merchants subject to the recent Office of Price Administration freezing order, were instructed today to prepare their "Cost of Living Commodity Lists," of products which they offer for sale with their ceiling prices attached to each item, and make ready to file them with the local Rationing board in the City hall not later than July 1. The lists which are mandatory under the government order, must include all commodities offered for sale which are effected by the regulation with the highest price for which the articles were offered during the month of March affixed as the "ceiling price." They should be prepared in duplicate, the merchant to retain one copy in his place of business, the other to be filed with the local board. It was recommended by the board, however, that business firms withhold actual filing until nearer the July 1 deadline in order that any new items purchased before that time might be added. City VFW Leader At Encampment Leon Staniscewski, commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post, left Tuesday to attend the annual five-day encampment of California VFW posts at Santa Cruz. This will be the first wartime encompment in 24 years. The customary fun and frolic will be reduced to a minimum and wartime activities will claim practically all of the delegates' attention according to L. G. Taggert of Bakersfield, state commander. At the sessions tomorrow, Bartley C. Crum, San Francisco attorney, will be the keynote speaker and Governor Olson will address the encampment. Delegates will also consider ways and means to expand the VFW Canteen service, now active in California, into a nation-wide program. AHEIM GAZETE THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1942 C of C Primary Election Begins Monday Morning Primary election of 20 candidates from which 10 directors for the Chamber of Commerce will be chosen will take place Monday and Tuesday at the local offices in the City hall or by mail on these days, according to an announcement this morning by Secretary John M. Johnston. Election ballots were being mailed to members today listing the membership roster of the chamber of commerce from which 20 candidates will be chosen. Ballots must be returned before Tuesday or personally votes cast at the organization's offices between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on either Monday or Tuesday. Directors who come up for re-election in general balloting June 30 are Everett Cone, O. E. Hanson, Louis Hoskins, O. H. Renner, Al Riutcel, Frank Tausch, Ray Van Wagoner, Victor G. Loly, L. H. Loudon, and L. M. Pickel. What To Do In Case Of Axis Air Attack 216 Seni 42 Loca Canners Will Be As Fruits Come Anaheim rationing by the City hall, issued a office today for canning for this purpose will con Current dispensation allotments for fruits now in son—apricots, cherries, and b with more sugar to be available later in the s when other fruits come o market. WILL CONTINUE According to Mrs. Hetty burt, clerk of the board, will continue to be ration canners as long as fruits a the market and will be give on the basis of one pound every four quarts of c products. For this reason, applicant asked to come to the boar paed to state how much Aid War Bond Campaign; Supply Allotment Program The treasury department, the plan will begin tomorrow to run the various merchants' allotment plan whereby purchase of bonds through J. C. Penney and Bank America. There are now 175 men in the county that have submitted the plan. According to Paul Demaree, plan of the Anaheim War is staff, the purchase of U.S. bonds by payroll allotments has been very successful among large groups of employees. The plan is now being made available to the employees of smaller firms. Over 10,000 men and women in the county firms are purchasing bonds through this plan but only the larger firms have been contacted. Local members of the Insurance Association will offer suggestions to the smaller business men of the city to aid in installing the plan among their employees. This new method is designed to initiate a systematic savings for employees. What To Do In Case Of Axis Air Attack In case an Axis counter offensive is aimed against the WestCoast the following reminders of what to do in event of air attack were issued this morning by Chairman Charles H. Mann of the Anaheim Civilian Defense council: 1. Get off the street. 2. Extinguish lights, lie down, stay away from windows. 3. Don't telephone. 4. Be prepared for incendiary bombs. In event of gas attack: 1. Close all windows. 2. Go to the innermost room. 3. Get as high above ground level as you can. 4. If someone in your home is exposed to gas, keep them quiet; do not let them exercise violently. 5. Your air raid warden will summon medical aid. Dispatch Office For Truckers E. A. Maher, executive secretary of the Automotive Council of Orange county, with offices in the Bank of America building, Anaheim, said this morning that for the benefit of truck owners ordered by the Office of Defense Transportation to make immediate plans to operate under recently issued orders Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6, a meeting will be held by C. G. Anthony of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Research at Willard Junior High school auditorium, Washington and Ross streets, Santa Ana, Tuesday, at 8 p.m. to elect county committeemen and set up a central dispatching office. WILL CONTINUE According to Mrs. Hetty burt, clerk of the board, will continue to be rationing canners as long as fruits are on the market and will be given on the basis of one pound every four quarts of products. For this reason, applicants asked to come to the board pared to state how much they have on hand, how quarts they expect to carry should present their family tioning books. BOOKS NECESSARY Rationing books are needed to secure sugar for jams jellies which will be allotted. LASH BOUGHT OUT Lash Incorporated of 408 Atchison street was recently en over by the Caltone Corporation of South Spadra road, acting to Caltone officials. PRODUCTION CREDIT Production credit directed secretary-treasures from Southern California and Arizona are at Los Angeles tomorrow Saturday. Board members Orange County Production association attending are Jo Crill, president and Joe Dwyer, both of this city. COLLEGE CLASSES Fullerton Junior college announced that summer schedules of day and classes were available now offices of Adult Education, administration building, high school bus, and registration would accepted between now and 29 for the courses. DIMOUT ZONES Local motorists were advised the Auto Club of Southern California this morning to be lookout for signs they are ing in coastline community questing motor vehicle opinions in accordance with dimout zones. In such zones, marm are to proceed after dark reduced speed and to open parking lights only." Senator Thomas Kuchel Commissioned Navy Following Marriage Tuesday State Senator Thomas H. Kuchel, son of Mrs. Bly Kuchel, and brother of Theodore B. Kuchel, publishers of Gazette, was today awaiting delivery of his commission as Lieutenant in the US Navy, to be made Sunday at Naval Island following his marriage this week. Senator Kuchel, Anaheim, son of Mrs. Bly Kuchel, and brother of Theodore B. Kuchel, publishers of Gazette, was today awaiting delivery of his commission as Lieutenant in the US Navy, to be made Sunday at Naval Island following his marriage this week. Kuchel, and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kuchel, Anaheim; Mr. and Mrs. Anson C. Idleman and Miss Barbara Jane Idleman, Santa Barbara; Mrs. George Miller, North Hollywood, an aunt of the bride; and Mrs. Lucy Keifer, Los Angeles. The bride's father is president of the First National bank of Santa Ana, while the former Miss Mellinthin is a graduate of Flintridge School for Girls and Colo-(Turn to Page 3) Lund, Neja Leave For Air Corps Two Anaheim men, Arnold Lund and Theodore J. Neja, left this week to become members of Uncle Sam's Army Air Corps. Lund will be stationed at Mather Field, Sacramento, and Neja will take a flying course at Parker, Ariz. Lund, partner in Lund and Son Paint company, left Tuesday for the north where he will be a pilot instructor for three months. His wife and son, Mark, left with him and will stay for that period. Neja, a member of the California Highway patrol in Orange county for the past three months, plans to apply for a teaching position in an Army contract school after receiving his commercial pilot license. He received a private license after completing a CPT course last year. His wife accompanied him to Parker. Mutual Citrus Products Anaheim’s USO can better than half a local new added” this morning Mutual Citrus Products Authorized in a to Charles E. Griffith, secretary the USO here, by Herbert president of the firm, the largest of any recorded county to date—sent An total soaring to more than according to a checkup later day. QUICK FINISH With the inspiration Mutual Citrus Products a stimulus, Chairman Pearson of the local USO an appeal to all others in 216 Seniors Graduate Tuesday; 42 Local FJC Students, Friday anners Will Be Allowed Sugar Needs Fruits Come In Season This Summer Anaheim rationing board, City hall, issued advice today for canning sugar, that the process of rationing this purpose will continue throughout the summer. Current dispensation of dontments for fruits now in seaapricots, cherries, and berries, with more sugar to be made available later in the summer when other fruits come on the market. ALL CONTINUE According to Mrs. Hetty Hurlurt, clerk of the board, sugar will continue to be rationed to nanners as long as fruits are on the market and will be given out on the basis of one pound for every four quarts of canned products. For this reason, applicants were needed to come to the board prepared to state how much sugar moved to the second floor of housewives beseiging the process of rationing throughout the summer. Sugar for canning includes the basis of one pound per season per each rationing book in the family. Office hours are from 8 a.m. until 12, noon, and from 1 p.m. until 5 o'clock. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS Other instructions from the board included the warning that anyone with sugar surpluses at the time of the sugar signup should police their consumption of the product at the rate of onehalf pound per person per week and no books will be issued them until their surplus is used up at this rate. About 216 seniors will graduate from Anaheim Union High school this Tuesday in the Greek Theater of the city park at 6 p.m. following baccalaureate services this Sunday in the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. At the same time tomorrow night, 42 sophomores from Anaheim attending Fullerton junior college will receive their Associate in Arts degree. The baccalaureate program will feature Rev. Don L. Boatman of the First Church of Christ who will speak on "Lessons from the Great Textbook." Music will be provided by high school organizations under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Hunziker and Joshua Williams. Graduation exercises will begin with the processional played by the high school band, directed by William Cook. Three student speakers will be presented: Wallace Duffy, class A Brief News Summary RALL CONTINUE According to Mrs. Hetty Hurlburt, clerk of the board, sugar will continue to be rationed to farmers as long as fruits are on the market and will be given out on the basis of one pound for every four quarts of canned products. For this reason, applicants were asked to come to the board prepared to state how much sugar they have on hand, how many parts they expect to can, and would present their family's raining books. BOOKS NECESSARY Rationing books are necessary to secure sugar for jams and jellies which will be allotted on once hours are from 8 am until 12 noon, and from 1 p.m. until 5 o'clock. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS Other instructions from the board included the warning that anyone with sugar surpluses at the time of the sugar signup should police their consumption of the product at the rate of one-half pound per person per week and no books will be issued them until their surplus is used up at this rate. In appearing for canning sugar, housewives were asked to estimate all their early season canning at one time; all their late season canning when they come in later in the summer, and in this way only two appearances will be necessary at the board. A Brief News Summary LAST BOUGHT OUT Lash Incorporated of 408 South Chishon street was recently taken over by the Caltone Coropraction of South Spadra road, according to Caltone officials. PRODUCTION CREDIT Production credit directors and secretary-treasures from Southern California and Arizona are to meet Los Angeles tomorrow and Saturday. Board members of the Orange County Production Credit Association attending are John W. Hill, president and John J. Wyver, both of this city. COLLEGE CLASSES Fullerton Junior college today announced that summer session modules of day and evening classes were available now at offices of Adult Education, administration building, high school camps, and registration would be accepted between now and June for the courses. MOUT ZONES Local motorists were advised by the Auto Club of Southern California this morning to be on the lookout for signs they are posting in coastline communities requesting motor vehicle operation accordance with dimout regulations in effect in certain restricted zones. In such zones, motorists are to proceed after dark "at reduced speed and to operate on parking lights only." LOCAL ENLISTMENTS LT. WILSON TRANSFERRED Lt. L. E. Wilson of the Medical Corps, U. S. Naval Reserve was transferred today to the Amphibian Forces of the Pacific Fleet and will be stationed at Camp Elliott, near Camp Callan in San Diego. The former Anaheim doctor has been in the reserve one month. His wife, who is still living here, visited him over the weekend and reports that he has recovered from a brief illness. SCHOOL EXHIBITS The La Palma elementary school is giving an exhibit today while the Horace Mann school will give one tomorrow. These two schools did not give an exhibit during public school's week and are giving them now. Future Farmer Awards Tonight One of the featured attractions at the annual Anaheim Union high school service banquet tonight at Knott's Berry place will be the awarding of trophy and cash prize to the local school's Future Farmer chapter signifying first place in the Cooperative Marketing Educational committee's sixth annual essay contest. Howard J. Brown of the California Fruit Grower's exchange publicity department will make the award on behalf of the five Southern California agricultural feature Rev. Don L. Boathall of the First Church of Christ who will speak on "Lessons from the Great Textbook." Music will be provided by high school organizations under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Hunziker and Joshua Williams. Graduation exercises will begin with the processional played by the high school band, directed by William Cook. Three student speakers will be presented: Wallace Duffy, class representative; Lois Smith, salutarian; and Melvin Burdick, valedictorian. Rev. James Whitcomb Brougher, Jr., of Glendale will commence speaker. Principal Paul Demarce will present the class to R. C. Cawthon, member of the board of board of trustees. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Graduation of 143 eighth grade students from Fremont school will take place next Thursday at the Anaheim Park Greek Theater. Student speakers will be presented on the program, the time of which has not yet been decided. CANDIDATES LISTED These are the candidates for graduation from Anaheim high school. Japanese students listed will be mailed their diplomas. Roger Acton, Harry Affley, Richard Alden, Lorraine Alloway, June Atwell, Angeline Baldassare, Virginia Barnett, Jess Barron, Evelyn Bartchard, Bernard Baumbach, Laurence Beazley, Vona Belton, Verna Benbrooks, Violet Bentley, Don Berger, Betty Betz, James Betzold, William Bingham, Delores Bircher, Eleanor Black, Frances Bliss, Claudine Bloom, Ben Boettger, Betty Boney, Eva Bonner, Leonard Bouas, Robert Brooke, Mary Brosnan, Pat Brosnan, Pat Brownfield, Edmund Brunet, Melvin Burdick, Ana Mae Burks, Clyde Butler, Robert Campbell, Joe Cano, Jean Cawthon, Don Chamberlin, August Claes, Fred Clow, Louise Coffman, Jim Collings, Betty Cooney, Ruby Mae Cooper, Jack Corn, Beatrice Corrales, Albert Cosyns, Wilma Craig, Neal Crooks, Alvin Daniel, Lila Davenport, Art Davis, David Daza, Reuben de Leon, Mildred DeWitt, Ruth Domries, Bill Drouyor, Wallace Duffy, Lois Duncan, Cleo Dunn, Georgia Eaton, Norma Faubion, Dwight Fearn, Carolum Fortell, Lorraine Fleisch- Local motorists were advised by the Auto Club of Southern California this morning to be on the lookout for signs they are posting in coastline communities requesting motor vehicle operation and accordance with dimout regulations in effect in certain restricted zones. In such zones, motorists are to proceed after dark "at reduced speed and to operate on parking lights only." LOCAL ENLISTMENTS Recorded at the local draft board this week were the enlistments of Stanley J. Zinda, Anaheim, who volunteered for service on the Navy Friday, John H. Kutledge, Stanton, and Martin G. Murray, Huntington Beach, both whom were accepted for the area forces. One of the featured attractions at the annual Anaheim Union high school service banquet tonight at Knott's Berry place will be the awarding of trophy and cash prize to the local school's Future Farmer chapter signifying first place in the Cooperative Marketing Educational committee's sixth annual essay contest. Howard J. Brown of the California Fruit Grower's exchange publicity department will make the award on behalf of the five Southern California agricultural cooperatives sponsoring the contest. In addition to winning the largest cash prize of the contest, in which 314 Future Farmers from 16 schools participate, the Anaheim chapter becomes the possessor of the perpetual trophy until the 1943 winner is announced. Mutual Citrus Products Co. Gift Of $1,000 Puts Anaheim USO Within Reach Of Goal Anaheim’s USO campaign, clipping along at only slightly better than half a local quota of $4,000, had that “something new added” this morning in the form of a check from the Mutual Citrus Products Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,000. Authorized in a telephone conversation to City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, secretary of the USO here, by Herbert Leo, president of the firm, the gift—largest of any recorded in the county to date—sent Anaheim’s total soaring to more than $3,200 according to a checkup late yesterday. QUICK FINISH With the inspiration of the Mutual Citrus Products gift as a stimulus, Chairman Charles E. Pearson of the local USO issued an appeal to all others intending to make donations, to do so immediately at the City Hall or to any USO committeeman, in order that the goal of $4,000 may be met at an early date. Other large contributions received at the local offices since the drive began included a gift from Paul Leuschner of $50; George A. Koontz and P. E. Fluor $100 each; with a similar sum sent in from a “Friend of the USO”; Bank of America and employees, $83; Fox Anaheim theatres, $125; Cone Brothers and employees, $25.00; Shipkey and Pearson, $28; W. B. De Coursey, $25; Knott's Berry Place, $25; Anaheim Building and Loan, $25; Anaheim Truck and Transfer, $25; Eltiste Co., $30 (of a donation of $200 in the county); Smith-Reafsnyder Furniture Co., $25; Carpenter’s Local Union No. 2203, $20; U. S. Industrial Chemicals, $38.75; Zion Lutheran Men's club $10. The list also included 100 per cent cooperation from the Anaheim postal employees; Anaheim Realty board and Southern Counies bank. The list of donors totaled over 575.