anaheim-gazette 1942-07-09

ANAHEIM THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE VOLUME LXXII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Gas Stations Close This Afternoon Time To Rubber Campaign As F All company operated service stations in Anaheim and all over Southern California will be closed from noon until 6 p.m. today to give operators a chance to help in the collection of scrap rubber. Last lap in the nationwide scrap rubber salvage campaign was being run here by Anaheim citizens this week and whether the last hurdle in the race will be cleared to escape more drastic steps by the government depends, it is said, upon the amount of rubber collected here and everywhere by tomorrow at midnight. Forty tons, the largest collection reported here, is at Kirvin Car company. Government reports earlier in the week estimated the number of tons contributed nationally at 334,293 or 5.07 pounds per capita. GOVERNMENT ORDERS Local service stations received orders from the government to load the scrap rubber into boxcars by hand and to make sure that no metal is contained in the load. If any is found, the station will be penalized $50 per ton. Hal Eaton, chairman of the drive in Northern Orange county, stat... GOVERNMENT ORDERS Local service stations received orders from the government to load the scrap rubber into boxcars by hand and to make sure that no metal is contained in the load. If any is found, the station will be penalized $50 per ton. Hal Eaton, chairman of the drive in Northern Orange county, stated that cooperation has been overwhelming here and elsewhere in the county. All businessmen in general and others in particular aided in the campaign. He said that Anaheim Truck and Transfer donated a truck; McCoy Motor company gave equipment and Cone Chevrolet company lent the services of a broadcasting unit during the drive. These are only a few of specific firms of a long list that helped in the drive, Eaton said. FOX THEATER Harry Arthur, manager of the The Inside By the Outsider MAY WE TAKE part of this column this week to talk just a little about the newspapers in general and the Anaheim Gazette in particular. You are sure it will be o.k.? Well, then, the real inside story is that newspapers are having a tough time these days—along with a lot of other folks. Not only have revenue sources dried up, but they are called on to do a lot of extra work as part of the war effort. Maybe it doesn't look like much, but some of it you don't see. As a matter of truth, the amount of mail that piles into the newspaper office alone is enough to take the full time of one person on some days, if all of it were to be opened and carefully read. Much of it is a request for space, and that means that another man's time writing and editing would be required. On top of this the mechanical work has to be done also. Included in the vast amount of material offered is advertising material — advertising for the sale of war bonds, advertising for the solicitation of funds — advertising Charge Account Deadline Friday Charge account customers of Anaheim stores were reminded this morning by officials of the Federal Reserve Banking district that all open charge accounts incurred during or prior to May 1, 1942 must be paid up by tomorrow or governmental restrictions require the closing of the account to further charge purchases. Under the Federal ruling all charge or installment purchases must be paid up by the 10th of the second month following that in which they were purchased. The law, however, does not alter customary mercantile terms which do not allow charges to run longer than the ruling states. Government restrictions on credit business were placed in effect as a partial curb on inflationary prices. Leonard Hessel Succumbs Sunday Leonard Hessel, a resident of Anaheim since 1907, died at his home in the Rose Marie apartments at the age of 58 Sunday evening. Born in Wisconsin, Mr. Hessel was for many years engaged in ranching before retiring. He had been ill for several months. Surviving him are his wife, Rose; his mother, Mrs. Anna Hessel of Francis Creek, Wise.; two brothers, C. J. and Reinert; and two sisters, Mrs. Luke Herman and Miss Theresa Hessel, all of Wisconsin. He was a son-in-law of Mrs. John Cassou. He was affiliated with the Anaheim Elks lodge and of the Holy Name Society of St. Boniface church. A recitation of the Holy Rosary was last night. Mass was this morning at St. Boniface. Entrance will be at Calvary. More than anything, be that it can't happen here. Oh, sure, more than six miles from the record books with nothing in Axis projectiles being tossed. Nothing has happened since the effort expended to set saving raids, or terrorizing them will occur. But, like that insurance in your safety box, Civilian have along in case of an attack the subject up. Just in case of air raid instructions and in case the kids have made bomb sand and lost the spray. In case you think it was that we're still in the war. Anaheim Board Exclusive of Transactions Out of 63 selectee soldier center in Los Angeles M to other draft boards through either in Army induction or furloughs preparatory to re-enlistment. Men accepted and sworn in service following Monday's physical examination were Frank Gillman, Mike Castillo, Pedro Ruiz Rosandro Balandran, Willard Bain-Mauro Ballesteros, Robert Heiman, Charles Shreve. Edward Lopez, Kenneth Jones, Fausto Argao, Cecil Weaver, Dale Stirton, William Webb, Elm Jones, Kenneth Dugan, Arthur Stanley, Harold Berger, Peel Juan. Carl Davidson, Ray Stuart George Clark, Myron Smith, Jonso Osuna, James Palmer, Les Burgess, Mefford Watson, William Nicholas, Richard Gardner, Ron Kluthe, and Charles Jordan. The selectees, preparatory to leaving for Los Angeles M were served coffee and doubled nuts by members of local service organizations, and after roll over by Leo J. Sheridan, president of the local board, heard brief talks by Leon Stanisjewski, VFW co-commander, and Commander Roy Helsing of the American Legion. Most recent volunteer who wished to appear for lack of incentive... Included in the vast amount of material offered is advertising material — advertising for the sale of war bonds, advertising for the solicitation of funds — advertising for organized effort of many kinds. The U. S. Treasury department alone sends us enough advertising material to fill a paper. We can't use it. We can't afford to. And so we are just making the suggestion that after you have given to everything, bought your quota of bonds and stamps, and still have something left you can still further help by buying some of the space necessary to carry some of this advertising in The Gazette. In a good many places the newspaper publisher has gone out and gotten a lot of this advertising underwritten by the local businessmen. The Gazette has not tried this because we do not feel like romping on the business men for such help. They have plenty of troubles of their own. Even though some of them might do more advertising than they do in their own business, we still dislike to suggest that they ought to help in this way. But there are a goodly number of people in this community who have ample means which would allow them to be big buyers of bonds, large givers to all the many worthy causes and at the same time be buyers of advertising space which would promote some of these excellent causes. That's enough space used on the subject. Do we get any favorable reactions—I hope? Traffic Record Nearly Perfect Five hits, no injuries, and no deaths, was the near perfect traffic record for June in Anaheim, reported today by the police department. Five minor traffic accidents were reported during the month with no one hurt, establishing what is believed to be a motoring and pedestrian safety record here. Reduced driving speeds, fewer cars on the streets, and more care in driving as an aid to war conservation are credited as the reason for the no-casualty month. P. E. Fluors Leave For Roswell, N. M. The P. E. Fluors of 700 North Clementine street left this week for Roswell, N. M., to be present at the commissioning of their son, John Robert Fluor, to Second Lieutenant in the air corps on July 26. Neil LeVecke, son of the William LeVeckes of 216 North Helena street, will also receive the same commissioning in the near future at Victorville. NEW APPOINTMENT Ensign R. Warren Jackson, of Mrs. Emma Jackson of North Claudina street, left city today for Seattle where he will take up duties at his new pointment as naval instructor the air corps at the eliminate base. He has been in the Navy about a year and one-half and been stationed at Corpus Christi He arrived here Tuesday from Texas. FUND GROWS Though the city's USO did was officially closed as of Fourth of July, some few bells donations continued to come today to boost the total to 865.03; with more promised funds and proceeds from the ruth salvage drive, though they may slight, expected to put the total very near the $5,000 ma. BUDGET OUT SOON According to a report this morning from City Clerk Charles Griffith's office, the City council Tuesday night again devoting time to work on municipal budget which, it ispected, will be presented at week's meeting. NINETY YEARS OLD James Kilduff, of 215 N Olive street was present at funeral of his grandfather in Diego last weekend. He died the age of 90. EIM GAZETTE PER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1942 NUMBER Afternoon To Devote Sign As Finish Nears Why Bring That Up? Is about time for another air raid alarm, and real or not, we are wondering what the attitude; what the response will be. Why bring that up, you say? More than anything else we're proud of the Civilian Defense organization here at the expense of much effort, time-taking efforts, and careful planning. More than anything, because we would dislike to see the organization and a cooperative public attitude disappear for lack of incentive action. More than anything, because we're still not convinced it can't happen here. Yes, sure, more than six months of the war have gone into record books with nothing more than a few poorly aimed projectiles being tossed on to the West Coast beach. Nothing has happened so far to warrant one millionth of effort expended to set up our home defenses—no face raids, or terrorizing attacks—nor do we predict that will occur. But, like that insurance policy you have tucked away your safety box, Civilian Defense is a handy thing to be along in case of an accident. That's why we bought Sun Shines Bright In Anaheim, Too Old Sol caused the mercury to rise to 95 degrees Sunday and Tuesday of this week, as shown by the thermometer at the Association laboratory at West Lincoln and Loara streets. The beginning of the heat spell began Saturday when the highest point recorded was 86 degrees at 2:30 p.m. Sunday it was 95 degrees at 2 p.m.; Monday, 92 degrees at 3 p.m.; Tuesday, 95 degrees at 4 p.m.; yesterday, 86 degrees at 3 p.m. New Directors Are Installed Installed as board of director members of the Chamber of Commerce today, following yesterday's meeting of the organization at the City hall were Oscar Heying, August Schumacher, Al DeWitt, and Paul H. Demaree, along with re-elected directors Frank Tausch, Victor Loly, Everett M. Cone, O. E. Hanson, and Louis Hoskins. ALSO ELECTED H. E. W. Barnes, also elected to the board, resigned the position due to other civic duties, and will be replaced at the special meeting License Sales Near Deadline That few Anaheim merchants will have to pay the 10 per penalty for failure to obtain licenses within the prescribed time, was the opinion expressed today by Police Chief Jamie Bouldin from whose office city hall, such licenses are maintained. Tomorrow marks the expiration of the time limit, but since applications have been consistently held, it is believed that closing time tomorrow after the complete list will be verified. It was revealed that the uncertainty was attached to trucking business because rubber situation. Belief was pressed that trucks operation of Los Angeles might resources in order to have customarily done by two or vehicles, confined to only. The situation also may be sending more consignments of goods by train rather than truck. Market Hours Are Under Fire But, like that insurance policy you have tucked away in your safety box, Civilian Defense is a handy thing to be along in case of an accident. That's why we bought subject up. Just in case you've misplaced your book or raid instructions and forgotten what was in them. In case the kids have made "pies" out of your incendiary sand and lost the spray nozzle off your garden hose, because you think it was a waste of time, be reminded we're still in the war. Sheim Board Delivers 31 Selectees Exclusive of Transfers To US Army Out of 63 selectee soldiers delivered to the army inducer center in Los Angeles Monday, 31, exclusive of transfers over draft boards throughout the United States, were sent in Army induction centers today or home in 14 day nights preparatory to reporting for duty. Accepted and sworn into following Monday's physicianation were Frank Guzz-Mike Castillo, Pedro Ruiz, Tro Balandran, Willard Bath, Ballesteros, Robert Heitz-Charles Shreve. Davidson, Ray Stull, Clark, Myron Smith, Al-Duspa, James Palmer, Lester Jas, Mefford Watson, William Las, Richard Gardner, Romithe, and Charles Jordan. Selectees, preparatory to going for Los Angeles Monday, served coffee and doughy members of local service organizations, and after roll call to J. Sheridan, president of local board, heard brief talks on Stanisjewski, VFW com-mer, and Commander Roy G. King of the American Legion. Recent volunteer who was accepted with the contingent by the board was Herbert P. Douglas of Anaheim. Citrus Market Lull Eases Help Problem Because of a slight lull in the orange market, shortage of pickers and packers in the industry was not felt this week, according to a statement by George Graham of the Associated Farmers of Orange county today. This, together with the immigration of 150 Pasadena youths to help pick Northern Orange county valencias, lessened the acuteness of labor shortages caused by war conditions. A shortage of tomato pickers was believed last week to be eminent. The increase of heat, however, has caused the present crop to ripen all at once and the next crop to date is not ready to pick, thus leaving a lull between crops. Tire Rationing Is Discussed The critical rubber situation prompted a meeting yesterday between the Anaheim and Fullerton War Price and Rationing boards, and rationing officials of the Dounglas Aircraft plant at Long Beach. The meeting was attended by Dr. J. G. Hilleary of the Anaheim board, and John M. Johnston of the Chamber of Commerce. Under discussion was the availability of tires for defense work resources today, following yesterday's meeting of the organization at the City hall were Oscar Heying, August Schumacher, Al DeWitt, and Paul H. Demaree, along with re-elected directors Frank Tausch, Victor Loly, Everett M. Cone, O. E. Hanson, and Louis Hoskins. ALSO ELECTED H. E. W. Barnes, also elected to the board, resigned the position due to other civic duties, and will be replaced at the special meeting called to select a president from the group. Holdover members of the Chamber of Commerce board who will also be considered for the office of president by a nominating committee taking action today are Harry C. Arthur, Robert Boney, Stephen F. Gallagher, Ernest F. Ganahl, J Ben Kaulbars, E. C. Kendrick, Theodore B. Kuchel, Joe Sowder, T. W. Stuard, and Dr. H. A. Tews. OTHER BUSINESS Other business at the meeting consisted to passage of a resolution extending paid-up memberships to all members of the Chamber of Commerce in the service of the nation. The resolution read: WHEREAS the National War Emergency has made necessary the temporary loss to our organization of certain of our most loyal members and WHEREAS our appreciation of their work both civic and in the armed forces warrants unlimited commendation, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that all members of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce in the service of their country be issued paid up memberships for the duration and that these cards of identification be delivered to them at their last known address. Clerk Glen Peck Due Home Soon Glen Peck, clerk of the heim draft board, recounted from an emergency apperception performed two ago, was reported this morning to be much improved. He was operated on J... Brief News Summary APPOINTMENT Sign R. Warren Jackson, son of Mrs. Emma Jackson of 225 Claudina street, left this day for Seattle where he take up duties at his new appointment as naval instructor in our corps at the elimination force. He has been in the Navy a year and one-half and has stationed at Corpus Christi. Arrived here Tuesday night in Texas. GROWS Though the city's USO drive officially closed as of the month of July, some few belated actions continued to come in to boost the total to $4,- with more promised funds, proceeds from the rubberage drive, though they may be expected to put the final delivery near the $5,000 mark. GET OUT SOON According to a report this morning from City Clerk Charles E. Smith's office, the City counciliday night again devoted time to work on the principal budget which, it is expected, will be presented at next year's meeting. CITY YEARS OLD James Kilduff of 215 North Street was present at the arrival of his grandfather in San Diego last weekend. He died at age of 90. TIRE STOLEN Police are on the lookout today for an automobile tire and tube, reported missing Tuesday from the automobile of Ernest Yoder, 148 West Center street. Yoder recorded the theft with the department of wheel, tire, tube and cover, with all but the tire and tube being recovered later by Henry Steinbrink from a corner of his orange grove at Placentia and Santa Ana streets. The items have been fingerprinted to aid in tracking down the culprit. GO 100 PERCENT Eighteen employees of the Home Oil company of Anaheim have signified that they will all sign up in the salary allotment plan for buying of War Savings Bonds, according to R. J. Grange, member of the Insurance Association, in charge of the execution of the plan here. NEW BORCHERT BABY Mr. and Mrs. Eric Borchert of Euclid avenue became the parents of a baby girl yesterday afternoon at St. Joseph's hospital in Orange. This is the Borcherts' third child, having had a boy and girl previously Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Borchert of Garden Grove road. The critical rubber situation prompted a meeting yesterday between the Anaheim and Fullerton War Price and Rationing boards, and rationing officials of the Dounglas Aircraft plant at Long Beach. The meeting was attended by Dr. J. G. Hilleary of the Anaheim board, and John M. Johnston of the Chamber of Commerce. Under discussion was the availability of tires for defense workers at Long Beach plant. Both Dr. Hilleary and the Fullerton representatives impressed the fact that the supply of tires under rationing is practically exhausted and recommended the use of the Citrus Belt bus to the plant for all but workers on special call. In an effort to iron out shift schedules in order that bus riders may be able to meet the bus without delay, Douglas officials said that an attempt to insure definite and uniform quitting times for workers would be made. The problem, however, rests with Army officials in charge of the plant, they said. Thirty Men Enroll In State Militia With a total of 30 men signed up in the local branch of the State Militia, members at a meeting in the city hall last night decided to apply for a charter next week, according to enrollment officers here this morning. Five new members were signed last night making a total of 30 with the 25 signed at last week's meeting. The local men are striving to enroll 108 men, the number needed to form a company. Entertainment last night was furnished by Tommy Wright, who played several accordion selections. C Of C Secures OPA Clinic For Merchants Through the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce Price Aide Donald Frantz, the Office of Price Administration will hold a free merchants clinic Wednesday at the Council chambers, city hall, according to an announcement by John W. Johnston, commerce secretary this morning. Under discussion from 9 a.m. in the morning until 6 p.m. will be price regulations, ceilings, and all questions pertinent to local businessmen. Clinic schedule is as follows: 9 a.m. — Lumber, paint and hardware establishments. 10 a.m.—Automotive and filling station groups, feed and fuel distributors. 11 a.m.—Women's, miss', infants apparel groups, yardage, and linen groups: 1 p.m.—Shoes, haberdashery, and men's colthing. 2 p.m. — Variety, radio, and household appliances. 3 p.m. — Furniture, new and used. 4 p.m.—Groceries, meat markets, delicatessens, bakeries. 5 p.m.—Drug stores and Jewelry stores. Purpose of the clinic is to give merchants first hand information on the method by which they may comply with a host of recent governmental regulations. Any land all questions on Federal rulings will be answered by Frantz, a competent member of the OPA. Housewives Need Canning Sugar About 3,000 women or an aver- Market Hours Under Fire Of interest to food market owners throughout Orange county are further developments in the land of the Citizens’ association. Orange county to support food market owners in resistance to demands of the Meat Cutters' union. Union officials have attempted to bring about an agreement from market owners to close daily at 10 a.m. and all day Sunday, or else move such closing restrictions from markets which already have signed union agreements. Independent market owners have refused to adopt these closing hours. Citizen’s association complained that Santa Ana city council has ignored the association's requests for an expression of its attitude in the matter for an ordinance (requested by the association last April) to regulate professional racketing and to require license fees. Plans are now under way for the filling of another meeting of union officials within a few days, so which time it is hoped to bring market owners together for a complete threshing out of the subject. It is hoped that an agreement will be reached whereby all markets will remain open or all will observe the closing hours. Clerk Glen Peck Due Home Soon Glen Peck, clerk of the Anaheim draft board, recovering from an emergency appendicitis operation performed two weeks ago, was reported this morning to be much improved. Some of the activities backed by the Chamber of Commerce which were noted in the report were the annual Christmas opening, Hallowe'en celebration, annual Chamber of Commerce banquet, Connie Mack banquet, Anaheim dollar day, the defense area bus line, hostess booklet service, and shopper's parking facilities. Anaheimers In US Service Two Anaheim businessmen, Don Winans and Sidney T. Hammond, became members of the US Armed services following enlistment this last week. Mr. Winans, a former prominent Anaheim auditor and accountant and for 21 years a member of the California National guard, is now a captain of engineers and is stationed at the army air base near Santa Ana. He began as a buck private in the Guard and was steadily promoted through the ranks to become a major in command of the third battalion, 185th Inf., with head quarters in Santa Ana. Capt. Winans reported for duty yesterday at the Air Base after re-enlistment in June. Mr. Hammond, owner of the Hammond Upholstery shop at 136 North Los Angeles street, is now stationed at the naval training station at San Diego. He enlisted in the Coast Guard during the latter part of June. Union Church Service to Feature Music by Various Combined Choirs Second Union Church service at White Temple Methodist church Sunday at 7 p.m. will have Rev. Bergen Birdsall, pastor of the Free Methodist church and secretary-treasurer-elect of the Anaheim Ministerial Union, speaking on the subject, "God's Requirement for Revival." The service, under the direction of the Worship Committee of the union, will feature choir numbers by members of the choirs of the various churches. An A Cappella Octet from the Free Methodist church will be featured during the musical portion of the service. Rev. Thomas L. Burden will offer prayer and Rev. Stanley Frederick George will read the Scripture. It was announced by the choir committee, consisting of Albert comply with a host of recent governmental regulations. Any and all questions on Federal rulings will be answered by Frantz, a competent member of the OPA. Housewives Need Canning Sugar About 3,000 women or an average of 500 a week since June 1 have appeared before the local rationing board to apply for sugar to be used in canning, it was revealed today by Dr. J. G. Hilleary, chairman of Anaheim rationing board at the city hall. The next sugar coupon due is Number 6 on July 27, it was announced. All who registered in Anaheim schools for sugar ration books and those who registered at Loara and Magnolia schools are under Anaheim rationing' board and must obtain all sugar rationing permits through this board, it was pointed out. The tire quota for Anaheim was set at 44 retreads for this month with 211 requests for that number. There have been requests for bicycle permits but to date no definite information has been received by the local board. It is believed that eligibility list for bicycles will be handled in much the same order as the list for tires. Dr. Hilleary said that the board had received no notification of the two pound bonus mentioned by Price Administrator Henderson. Bus Service to Downey Discussed Possibility of a bus service between the cities of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Fullerton and the Vultee Aircraft plant at Downey, was stronger today following word from the Chamber of Commerce that they had meet with officials of the Pacific Glen Peck, clerk of the Anaheim draft board, recovering from an emergency appendicitis operation performed two weeks ago, was reported this morning to be much improved. He was operated on June 24, complications since have made this condition critical. Although hospital officials were unable to say just when he may be expected back on the job, his return will probably be in a short time. Mrs. Blanche Morley has recently taken care of the direction of the local board in his absence. The service, under the direction of the Worship Committee of the union, will feature choir numbers by members of the choirs of the various churches. An A Cappella Octet from the Free Methodist church will be featured during the musical portion of the service. Rev. Thomas L. Burden will offer prayer and Rev. Stanley Frederick George will read the Scripture. It was announced by the choir committee, consisting of Albert Cranston, Mrs. Elizabeth Rees and Miss Margaret MacMillan, that many choirs of Anaheim churches will meet immediately following the service. Last Sunday's service drew a capacity audience and it is believed by the committee in charge that this week's service will draw the same enthusiasm. City Arranges For Second "Family Night"; Fourth of July Program Given Big Reception Enthusiastic receptions given the first "Family Night" at the City park and the circus and entertainment Fourth of July presented by the city prompted the City Recreation Commission headed by Councilman H. E. W. Barnes, to plan a second "Family Night" scheduled for July 30, it was announced this morning. The new "Family Night" to be held also at City park, will be patterned after the first, held in June, and it is expected that such a get-together night will be held each month if Anaheim residents so desire. In these celebrations, the city is contributing its part in the war effort by offering a place for fun at home. ALMOST 4,000 Almost 4,000 people enjoyed the holiday program presented at La Palma and City park, Fourth of July. Everything, from balloon ascension to vaudeville, was free of charge. The afternoon exhibition featured a ballon ascension and parachute drop at La Palma park. Family dinners were eaten in the city park, which was the dining place for 3,000 persons throughout the day. Superintendent Rudy Boysen estimated. More than 1,500 persons used the plunge during the day and early evening, it was said. EIGHT ACTS Eight acts of vaudeville were presented in the open air theater of the City park after dinner. A group of 100 cadets and sailors from the Naval Reserve air base at Los Alamitos attended the evening show. All arrangements and plans were made by the City Recreation commission.