anaheim-gazette 1942-07-02

ANAH THE OLDEST NE VOLUME LXXII ANAHEIM, OR The Inside By the Outsider Taken From “I RISE TO REMARK” By Senator John Phillips What are taxes? We say jokingly in the legislature that we know the definition of a “good tax” would be one imposed upon some one else or upon some other business or profession then the one in which we ourselves are engaged. But seriously, what are taxes? The State of California, according to the Controller's report, collects "taxes" under 18 different headings, but many of these are groups of taxes. The motor car and motor car owners, for example, gets plenty of tax attention in 13 separate taxes, appearing under four headings. Usually, however, we think of taxes as money raising measures imposed upon us by the Legislature, by Congress, specifically to meet the needs of the state or the nation, as shown by items in an annual budget. We should instead recognize that definition of a tax, used by students of taxation, which USO Fund Here Tops County By Big Margin Leading the entire county by a wide margin on a per capita basis, Anaheim’s USO fund promised to furnish fireworks for an otherwise “bangless” Fourth of July, according to reports this morning contributions to the organization totalled $4,853.83 and were continuing to trickle in. The drive, which closes here and over the nation Saturday, was originally only expected to produce $4,000. What disposition will be made of that portion of the fund which is now available for use in Anaheim was still a matter of conjecture today and it will, in all probability be held ready in the event that troops are stationed here or further plans made at a forthcoming meeting of the USO committee. HEARTY THANKS Secretary Charles E. Griffith of the local USO chapter this morning extended hearty thanks on behalf of the organization for the splendid cooperation of local donors, committee members and various organizations including the Women's Ambulance corps for their assistance in the collection of donations. CITY FUND It was reported that the city fund tops by a wide margin and other chapter in the county who considered on a per capita basis Rev. Stanley Frederick George Speaker At First Union Church Service Sunday “What Price Victory?” is the topic of Rev. Stanley Usually, however, we think of taxes as money raising measures imposed upon us by the Legislature, by Congress, specifically to meet the needs of the state or the nation, as shown by items in an annual budget. We should instead recognize that definition of a tax, used by students of taxation, which says that, "any involuntary contribution, systematically imposed by the state, can safely be classed as a tax whether so named or not. A true fee covers only the cost of a specific individual service. As soon as the fee exceeds the cost of the service, it takes on the essential characteristics of a tax." If we will think of this, and then add together all taxes imposed upon us we may be surprised at the rising total. Splitting them up collecting them at different times, hiding some in other charges, and calling some of them "fees," has a tendency to lull us into an apathy which could seriously endanger our form of government. The rising tide of taxation, and the dangers of fees and memberships must be understood and recognized in a democracy which wishes to remain a democracy. Rev. Stanley Frederick George Speaker At First Union Church Service Sunday "What Price Victory?" is the topic of Rev. Stanley Frederick George's address at the opening service of the Anaheim Ministerial Union this Sunday at 7 p.m. in the White Temple Methodist church. The annual summer services will be held during the months of July and August it was announced. Rev. George, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, was selected as first speaker since he is president-elect of the Anaheim Ministerial Union. This year the services will be held indoors instead of in the Greek Theater at the park in order to permit a more intensified service of worship. COMBINED CHOIRS The combined choirs of all Anaheim churches will participate in the special musical program offered during the service. Each week Rev. Earl R. Berg and Neil Thomas L. Burden, as members of the worship committee, and the preaching minister, will form a committee to arrange details for each service, it was explained. The services will last one hour and are offered to promote interest and cooperation among the church people of Anaheim. Music at this Sunday's service will be provided by several local people. Elmer Dymmel will play several numbers on his work famous Xylophone, one of the first like instruments constructed especially for the coronation of King George VI of England. Albe Cranston will sing, "Abide with Me," and Mrs. Horace Hempshall and Miss Elizabeth Bartlett were singing a duet, "My Task." Re Berg is in charge of this service. SPEAKER SCHEDULE The schedule of speakers after this week includes Rev. Berg Birdsall, secretary-treasurer-elder of the union, June 12; Rev Thomas L. Burden, July 19; Rev H. G. Dymmel, July 26; Rev A. Horn, August 2; Rev Fred Essert August 9; a special guest speaks August 16; Rev Don Earl Boothman, August 23; Rev Earl R. Berk August 30; and the YMCA, September 6. Lieut. Praises City Patrolmen Lieut. O. W. Van Derhoof of the Army Air force had nothing but words of praise this morning for the Anaheim Police department. In a letter to Police Chief James S. Bouldin, Van Derhoof commended local officers for their courtesy and strict attention to business in caring for his stalled car which by necessity was left June 20 on Center street for a period of 36 hours. Lieut. Van Derhoof reported the presence of the car to the police station and continued on his journey to report for duty. New Directors For City C of C More Than 8,000 Persons Buy Auto Use Tax Stamps at Anaheim Post Office About 8,450 persons purchased the $5.00 auto use stamp at the Anaheim post office, amounting to $42,250.00 Postmaster Louis Hoskins said today. Closing date for purchase was Tuesday and stamps were to be placed on auto window shields yesterday. The stamps are good for the period between July 1, 1942 and June 30, 1943. Owners are urged to write in the make, model and state license number of their vehicle on the back of the stamp. Hoskins said Stamps are all serially numbered in addition to the provision on the back for information concerning the auto. JUNE RECEIPTS Through Federal action here was still absent today, receipt statements from the Los Angeles Price control office gave notice... New Directors For City C of C Five new directors were elected by Chamber of Commerce members in voting which closed Tuesday and five members of the board were returned to office according to an announcement today by Secretary John M. Johnston. New members chosen were Oscar Heying, August Schumacher, Al DeWitt, Paul H. Demaree, and H. E. W. Barnes. Reelected to the board was Frank Tausch, Victor Loly, Everett M. Cone, O. E. Hanson, and Louis Hoskins. Strict Ban Clamped On All Fireworks County ordinances and Federal regulations prohibit the use and possession of fireworks, Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe announced today following an order received by letter from Lt. Gen. John L. DeWitt of the US Army Western Defense command. No fireworks will be sold here anywhere on the West Coast and Army officials will deny any permit for fireworks to anyone, the letter stated. The main reasons for this order, it was stated, are: Fireworks during time of war are (1) a waste of material and (2) a fire hazard. Local Rationing Board Given New Title Arthur Porter Is Executive Secretary Anaheim rationing board had a new and official title from Washington, D. C., this morning, and hereafter will designate as "War Price and Rationing Board," according to Arthur Porter, newly appointed executive secretary of Northern Orange County district. Porter's appointment also came as an addition to the current staff of personnel for rationing boards in the area, and gives him coordination powers over the Anaheim and Fullerton boards and over branches at Garden Grove, Buena Park, Brea, Placentia, and La Habra. He will work from his present office at 261 East Center street though his headquarters may soon be established in the Anaheim hall. Present members of the Price and Rationing board best Porter, are Hetty Hurlburt, secretary of the board; Dr. J. G. Hary, A. C. Riutcel, George Koontz, J. J. Dwyer, Al DeVaughn Hugh Hill and Rev. H. Schmelzer. AHEIM GAZETTE THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1942 Here Tops the Margin wide margin on a per promised to furnish the "Fourth of July," as contributions to the are continuing to trickle and over the nation on aid to produce $4,000. Long extended hearty thanks half of the organization splendid cooperation of donors, committee mem- and varicus organizations among the Women's Ambul- corps for their assistance collection of donations. TUND was reported that the city trips by a wide margin any chapter in the county when freed on a per capita basis. George Speaker Service Sunday topic of Rev. Stanley Service Board Signs Up 676 Youth 18-20 A total of 676 young men, 18 to 20 years of age, registered Tuesday in the Fifth National Selective Service registration conducted in this district under the jurisdiction of the local draft board. Of the total, Anaheim registered 329, according to a recapitulation this morning. NO LOTTERY No national lottery will be used in determining the order in which this new contingent of youth will be called up, according to Leo J. Sheridan, president of the board. According to new national Selective Service regulations the local board will meet July 20 and with new procedure to be furnished them before that time, assign to each of the new registrants their serials and the order number in which they may eventually be called up for induction. No provision however, is currently made by which men younger than 20 years of age may be called in to service. A breakdown of Tuesday's sign-up by registration places in the district is as follows: Buena Park, 85; Stanton, 47; Los Alamitos, 30; Seal Beach, 45; Garden Grove, 140; GOVERNMENT officials this week called for more rubber of the drive from Jun through July 10. Up to F George Speaker Service Sunday topic of Rev. Stanley opening service of the Sunday at 7 p.m. in the one annual summer series of July and August, at this Sunday's service provided by several local Elmer Dymmel will play numbers on his world-Xylophone, one of the five instruments constructed easy for the coronation of King VI of England. Albert Bon will sing, "Abide with and Mrs. Horace Hempshall miss Elizabeth Bartlett will duet, 'My Task.'" Rev. in charge of this service. KER SCHEDULE schedule of speakers after week includes Rev. Bergen L, secretary-treasurer-elect union, June 12; Rev. L. Burden, July 19; Rev. Dymmel, July 26; Rev. A. L. August 2; Rev. Fred Essig, 9; a special guest speaker, 16; Rev. Don Earl Boat-august 23; Rev. Earl R. Berg, 30; and the YMCA, Sep-6. New Buy Auto Use Post Office the $5.00 auto use tax mounting to $42,250.00. tuesday and stamps were yesterday. The stamps stamp sales have no bear receipts of the office rehere, Hoskins pointed out. Rent Control Expected Here rough Federal action here still absent today, recent events from the Los Angeles control office gave notice Local Citrus Houses Need More Pickers With about two-thirds of the valencia orange crop still to be picked, several Anaheim pocking houses were today in need of pickers. News that 150 Pasadena youths were expected to arrive next week to help in the Placentia area is believed to lessen any serious lack of help, it was announced. However, tomato pickers will be needed in about two weeks, depending on the weather. New Pastor at Wesley Church Appointments at the California-Arizona Methodist conference in Los Angeles yesterday brought back Rev. Thomas L. Burden to White Temple church, sent Rev. Fred Essig of Wesley Methodist to Roscoe and brought Rev. Harold Preston of Independence to the Anaheim church. Rev. Essig will leave here tomorrow for his new post. He has been in Anaheim one year and was previously at the Magnolia Methodist church in Brawley. The new minister will arrive early next week. He is married, has two sons, and was formerly at the Independence and Lone Pine churches. Lists To Create Local OPA Office Copies of "cost of living" price lists filed by local merchants at the Anaheim War Price and Rationing GOVERNMENT officials this week called for more rubber scrap like this pile at the Kirvin Car company as a presidential proclamation extended the date of the drive from Jun through July 10. Up to F and since beginning of the paign, this local salvage shipped 21,670 pounds of Think It Over The grand and glorious Fourth! Remember when—before Pearl harbor—it stood rip-roaring day on wheels. Then you went over into the state or the next county and the guy over there car Anaheim? When it meant automobiles full of squirming b shouting youngsters, and sun-burned grownups? When it called for far-away picnic groves, bump bumper caravans of cars, fishing on a distant lake? When thermos bottles, sandwiches, ants, and poison ruled the day way back in the mountains or some place on the beach? When everybody ate themselves ill, danced them tired and capped it off by craning their necks at work pyrotechnic displays in a summer sky? Well, this time its different. In those days every was our brother and the world was our oyster. T was before the luftwaffe and the blitzkrieg, and gas mask. This time its the first Fourth of July that's America at war in a generation. And this time the fire will be absent and so should the swarms of cars for pat motorists will park their automobiles for the week-end celebrate the Fourth in Anaheim. No one will miss one very much for the city has a peach of a home celebr planned for Saturday. We would recommend that everyone who can, take p have themselves a day. But somewhere along in the morning, or in the af noon, or before you go to bed Saturday night, take t out to explain to the kids that its Independence day, Sit down with them and tell them what it means. This is the first time in their life they've spent a time Fourth. This is the first time they had any occasion consider it other than in terms of firecrackers, ice cones, popcorn, and picnics. Tell them it's independence day Saturday, and them why. And think it over yourself. A Brief News Summary Rent Control Expected Here Through Federal action here still absent today, recent events from the Los Angeles control office gave notice of governmental rent control to be expected in Anaheim all of Orange county at any measure which would the maximum amount of which could be collected landlords in the city the same commodity prices are now used, was announced as tenure by the Los Angeles office a month ago. Recent dements here and in other nearby areas, it was stated, may be it necessary for the government to step in at any time. Given New Title; Active Secretary New and official title fresh, and hereafter will be oning Board," according executive secretary of the established in the Anaheim City sent members of the War and Rationing board besides Mr. are Hetty Hurlburt, secretr of the board; Dr. J. G. Hillee A. C. Riutcel, George A. Itz, J. J. Dwyer, Al DeWitt, Hill and Rev. H. G. Belzer. Lists To Create Local OPA Office Copies of "cost of living" price lists filed by local merchants at the Anaheim War Price and Rationing board through Wednesday, will make up a branch "Office of Price Administration" here, according to announcement this morning. Copies of the lists furnished by business firms here and listing the highest prices for which merchandise sold during the month of March will be kept on file for public inspection at the board on the second floor of the City hall. A copy of the list turned in by each merchant is also to be displayed in the business location of each firm. Merchants to Remain Open Friday Until 9 With Saturday's legal holiday being throwing the burden of shopping a day ahead, the Merchants Sales committee of the Chamber of Commerce announced this morning that representatives of the organization had decided by vote to remain open tomorrow evening until 9 p.m. Merchants balloted on the subject Tuesday morning, and according to a statement by Chairman Ray Reafsnyder the late closing tomorrow was decided necessary as most all city business will be suspended Saturday. Bond Pledges Total $12,908 Per Month A $12,908 pledge per month for the duration of the war was made by Anaheim Citizens to minute men selling War Savings Bonds, according to an announcement today by Paul Demaree, chairman of the War Bond drive here. The pledge represents a $1.00 average per person in Anaheim, Demaree said, and does not include those who will buy bonds in a lump sum. RATE REDUCTION Reduction of light rates, voted by the city council on May 12, went into effect yesterday, according to Vard Hannum, city electrician. The rate reduction amounts to a 4 per cent saving on domestic service and 18 percent commercial lighting. WAR INSURANCE Local agents issuing the War Damage insurance on a non-profit basis reported today that there has been a big response in Anaheim during the first week of issuance. The war damage protection can be obtained at any fire insurance agent's office here at a cost of from $1 to $3 per thousand per year, it was explained. Bond Pledges Total $12,908 Per Month A $12,908 pledge per month for the duration of the war was made by Anaheim Citizens to minute men selling War Savings Bonds, according to an announcement today by Paul Demaree, chairman of the War Bond drive here. The pledge represents a $1.00 average per person in Anaheim, Demaree said, and does not include those who will buy bonds in a lump sum. LEAVES MONDAY Claude Scott Jr., son of Mrs. C. W. Scott of 120 Bertra street, will leave to begin training in the U. at San Diego. Rubber Driv Contributor Discussing the 10-day drive made by the Federation of the Northern Orangt urged patriotic citizens. Eaton offered no total for the district to date contributions turned in but ing to available figures. Western states are still behind the quota set and it ed that the added 10 days bring many thousands or perately needed tons wi yet have not been cont National sources, however mated the amount collect last weekend at a little 200,000 tons. ARE AIDING Local organizations—B Girl Scouts, youth group ZETTE 2nd YEAR JY 2, 1942 NUMBER 40 Circus, Show, Park Recreation. me" Fourth Of July Celebration Planning "open house" for 400 servicemen and a host of celebrants from Anaheim and the surrounding district, an entertainment planned to keep everyone home in Anaheim for the Fourth of July had its final touches added this week and this morning was ready for its premier during the holiday afternoon and evening here Saturday. Assisting the national war effort the city, through the Public Parks committee under Chairman H. E. Barnes, Councilmen Ray Van Wagoner, and Robert Boney, and Park Superintendent Rudy Boysen, have arranged for four hours of entertainment and opened the facilities of both City and La Palma parks to the public. AT 2 P.M. Starting at 2 p.m. a two hour big Merchants In Accord With Allotment Plan All merchants in Anaheim with five employees or over have expressed their accordance with the salary allotment plan initiated by the Federal Treasury Department for the buying of War Savings Bonds, according to A. Curtis Case, chairman of the Insurance Association of Anaheim, in charge of the execution of the plan here, today. "Now, it is up to the merchants to get their employees interested in the plan," Case said. The plan, as stated, is for employers to deduct from the payroll every payday an amount to be used in the purchase of war bonds. A trust fund is then established and a bond is bought and presented to the employee. It appears that city employees will go 100 per cent for the plan and that Mexican pickers at the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association have already signed up 100 per cent, Case revealed. City Licenses Now On Sale Sale of city licenses was in full swing today at the Anaheim Police department, with over $6,000 in fees scheduled for collection from business and professional people in the city before July 10. Collection began Tuesday according to ex-officio tax collector, Police Chief James S. Bouldin, and the city, through the Public Parks committee under Chairman H. E. Barnes, Councilmen Ray Van Wagoner, and Robert Boney, and Park Superintendent Rudy Boysen, have arranged for four hours of entertainment and opened the facilities of both City and La Palma parks to the public. AT 2 P.M. Starting at 2 p.m. a two hour big time circus will be presented free of charge at La Palma park climaxed by a balloon ascension and parachute drop. Through the rest of Saturday afternoon, everyone is urged to bring their picnics to the City park and spend the early evening. The plunge will be open for all and recreation facilities such as shuffle board, tennis, bowling, ping-pong, checkers, chess, horseshoes, and many other will be offered for entertainment. VAUDEVILLE SHOW At 8 p.m. a free two-hour vaudeville show will be presented in the Greek theatre of City Park. According to a statement by the committee this morning: "Anaheim wants to help you enjoy our American Independence day, safely, sanely, and close to your own home. Save your tires, and avoid long and costly drives. Come to City and La Palma parks as our guests this Saturday." NO FIREWORKS Although fireworks are banned from all western states and will be entirely absent Saturday evening, it is believed, that they will go unmissed because of the sparkling program of entertainment offered. Servicemen from both the Los Alamitos Navy air base, and the Air Corps Replacement center in Santa Ana are expected to total 400 at the parks during he day. Special Traffic Detail For Holiday A special traffic police detail will be on hand at both City and La Palma parks Saturday afternoon and evening to direct an expected capacity crowd attending the circus performance and Rubber Drive Stretched Through July 10; Contributors Urged Not To Slacken Pace Discussing the 10-day extension of the national rubber drive made by the Federal government, Hal Eaton, chairman of the Northern Orange county salvage district this morning urged patriotic citizens "not to slacken the pace." Eaton offered no total figure for the district to date on contributions turned in but according to available figures, the Western states are still far behind the quota set and it is hoped that the added 10 days will bring many thousands of desperately needed tons which as yet have not been contributed. National sources, however, estimated the amount collected as of last weekend at a little over 200,000 tons. ARE AIDING Local organizations—Boy and Girl Scouts, youth groups and women’s auxiliary organizations—are aiding in canvassing the city for more scrap rubber, Eaton said. He stated that Friday a group of girls contacted everyone they could by phone and picked up the available scrap, by truck. Approximately 3,000 pounds were credited to the girls’ one day effort. Although the local chairman denied rumor that only discarded and unusable rubber was being contributed and that no real sacrifice was being made by contributions, Executive Vice-President R. M. Blodget of the Oil Producers’ Agency last week sent a telegram to W. R. Boyd, Chairman of the Peroleum Industry War Council stating, “I have not yet found on any rubber pile any sign of sacrifice.” Eaton called attention to many car mats being contributed by local citizens and urged that this type of contribution be continued. “This,” he stated, “is certainly a sacrifice, though perhaps small.” “RUBBER DAY” Meanwhile members of the Fullerton Rubber Salvage committee were meeting today to plan a “Rubber Day,” at which time a special effort will be made to uncover heretofore uncontributed bits of scrap in that city.