anaheim-gazette 1942-07-16

V-Mail Stationery Is Now Available For Letters to Soldier Boys Abroad Are there any Anaheim enlisted or drafted men who are engaged in foreign service as yet? That is a question which has been puzzling Louis H. Hoskins, Anaheim postmaster, and his assistant postmaster, Elden R. Deering. For while the local post office has been provided with the newly designed V-Mail stationery furnished by the United States government, ever since the new ruling about foreign mails went into effect the middle of June, up to date there has not been a single request for the envelopes. Postmaster Hoskins, who is devoting a short vacation to the never-ending duties of his ranch, has left the problem for his coworker, Deering to cope with. And the latter has advanced the opinion that the public remains more or less uninformed on the matter of sending letters to boys overseas. FREE ENVELOPES V-Mail envelopes are given cut gratis at the post office. In reality, each is a single sheet of stationery with ample room to tell all about Dad's orange crop, Junior's graduation from high school, and Big Sister's enrollment in an airplane class. At the top is space for names and addresses of both writer and addresses, and for the censor's stamp. The page folds to form its own envelope, and domestic postage is all that is required. V-Mail letters are sent to the nearest embarkation point for foreign service, where they are photographed on 16 millimeter film. This film is sent overseas on the first available transport, whether by sea or air. One hundred pounds of written matter are thus reduced to three pounds of film, which gives that much room for shipping necessary military supplies. AT RECEIVING POINT At the foreign destination, the film letters are printed on 4x5 inch cards and delivered to the addressees. Incidentally the original letters are saved until it has been established that the film has reached its destination. In any event of loss, a second or even a third copy is dispatched. City Hall Will Many Employ War Damage Insurance Approximately 30 percent of the business and property in Anaheim is protected by the new war damage insurance, A. Curtis Case, local insurance agent aiding in issuing government insurance policies, revealed today. Although local agents are not soliciting clients for the new coverage, all are glad to serve any person who is interested at any time, Case said. The insurance has been sold for 16 days and people are still coming in regularly. Case stated that it appears that more persons will buy in the future since loan companies are asking their clients to buy the protection. The cost is from $1 to $3 per thousand per year. Services Honor Market Founder Of interest throughout this community was the sudden passing just a week ago in his San Bernardino home of Albert C. Gerrard, who with his brothers, W. C. Gerrard and Hugh Gerrard, now of Santa Ana, originated the FREE ENVELOPES V-Mail envelopes are given cut gratis at the post office. In reality, each is a single sheet of stationery with ample room to tell all about Dad's orange crop, Junior's graduation from high school, and Big Sister's enrollment in an airplane class. At the top is space for names and addresses of both writer and addresses, and AT RECEIVING POINT The Inside By the Outsider Have you stopped to think that just at present, we on the home front, owe it to the boys on the battle front as well as to our own community, to take every simple measure possible for the preservation of our good health? Fortunately Anaheim is well above the average in the healthfulness of its location, and of its citizens. But no city, however advantageously situated, can avoid a certain percentage of illnesses. And just at present, with Uncle Sam requiring the services of almost unlimited medical men and trained nurses, that percentage must be kept at the lowest possible minimum. So if you happen to be the type that "enjoys poor health," we would suggest that you take your ailment out into the open and look to see if it might not be better for both you and the ailment, just to put it away in mothballs "for the duration." Maybe it is nothing so serious that you can't go right on with your everyday living, your war work and all the duties laid upon you by present existing conditions—and just forget that, you thought maybe you weren't feeling so well! Because doctors and physicians are going to have their hands pretty full, caring for those who really need their services. They are going to be just as busy here on the home front, as on the battle front—and there aren't going to be nearly so many of them to divide duties and responsibilities. According to the current Journal of the American Medical association the civilian population, can function very safely with one doctor for each unit of 1,500 civilians. Many Southland communities of sending letters to boys overseas. City Hall Will Be Dedicated Just a week from today when the Orange County League of Cities has its next regular session, the occasion will be celebrated in the neighboring city of Fullerton with formal dedication of Fullerton's newly completed city hall. Ray Overacker, league secretary, has issued details of the affair which will begin with an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. in order to permit those in attendance, time to inspect the handsome new building. Flag ceremonies will be held at 6:45 o'clock, and dinner will be served at 7 o'clock. All city officials are invited to bring their wives to the dinner event, for which tickets may be secured at the assembly hall. James C. Sheppard, north regional director of civilian defense, will be introduced as guest speaker on the subject, "Civilian Defense and Your City." Talk on Health Wins Club Honor When LeRoy Ater, the evening's official critic for Toastmasters' club, summed up his findings after Tuesday night's speaking program at the club session, he awarded the palm as best speaker to Frank Kellogg. There was the customary dinner interval in Marigold cafe, with business matters directed by President Leonard Schwacofer. Paul Blocher served as Toastmaster of the evening. Varled subjects were discussed by speakers. Millard Parks devoted his allotted period to "Inflation" and the means being taken Services Honor Market Founder Of interest throughout this community was the sudden passing just a week ago in his San Bernardino home of Albert C. Gerrard, who with his brothers, W. C. Gerrard and Hugh Gerrard, now of Santa Ana, originated the alphabetical system of shopping and founded the Alpha Beta Food Markets which serve this community so capably. Funeral services were held Monday, July 13 in Pomona with burial following in the Pomona cemetery. Services were under auspices of the Christian church of which Mr. Gerrard had been a faithful ardent active member. In addition to the brothers in this county, Mr. Gerrard was survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Gerrard of San Bernardino; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Burlington of Los Angeles; and four sons, James of San Bernardino, Melvin of Pomona, Francis of Long Beach, and Paul, now with the U. S. Army. Mr. Gerrard retired from active participation in Alpha Beta management in 1932. He was an owner of the Gerrard stores in San Bernardino and Redlands. He opened his first meat market in 1900 in Pomona where he was later joined by his brother, Hugh A. Gerrard. This store developed into the No. 1 Alpha Beta Food market. Albert C. Gerrard served as president of the Alpha Beta Markets Inc., from 1929 to 1932. Am. Legion Rites Held For Veteran Death claimed one of Anaheim's Native Sons this week, and yesterday afternoon impressive funeral services were conducted in the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel, for Earl Crist, 49, a veteran of the First World war. Dr. Robert Burns McAuley, pastor of Orange Presbyterian church, conducted the services under auspices of Anaheim post American Legion, of which Roy C. Helsing is commander. Burial followed in Anaheim cemetery. Earl Crist, known cheerfully as "Skeeter," by a host of friends are going to have their hands pretty full, caring for those who really need their services. They are going to be just as busy here on the home front, as on the battle front—and there aren't going to be nearly so many of them to divide duties and responsibilities. According to the current Journal of the American Medical association the civilian population, can function very safely with one doctor for each unit of 1,500 civilians. Many Southland communities are operating upon a smaller ratio. Down in Imperial county for instance, with its 60,000 residents, there will be only ten physicians left to serve community needs after those medical men now called to service in army units, are taken. That isn't very many doctors to serve so many people, but both Army and civilian medical authorities declare that persons really in need of either medical or surgical care, may receive adequate attention provided the general public will exercise plain common sense. They have set forth a basic rule: DOCTORS ARE FOR SICK PEOPLE. And that pushes imaginary ailments clear off the map, doesn't it? Fortunately Anaheim and Orange county as a whole, probably will be spared the necessity of facing such a situation. But even at the best, the ranks of our medical men, to say nothing of our trained nurses, have been greatly depleted by the departure of those answering their country's call. These men and women have courageously and unselfishly placed the interests of their country before their own personal interests, and have left their local duties, serene in the faith that we will "carry on." And that is why we owe it to them, to ourselves, to our community, and to our boys in service, to guard our health. There was the customary dinner interval in Marigold cafe, with business matters directed by President Leonard Schwacfer. Paul Blocher served as Toastmaster of the evening. Varied subjects were discussed by speakers. Millard Parks devoted his allotted period to "Inflation" and the means being taken by the government to control and overcome it. "Uncle Sam's Gold Chest," was Dr. C. O. Patterson's subject, with Alaska as the "chest" in question. He drew upon personal observations and experiences in Alaska, to enhance interest. Young Businessman Enlists In Navy Answering the call of patriotism, Everett Granere, son of Mrs. Hulda Granere, 551 South Clementine street, left early this week for San Diego where he has received the rating of pharmacist's mate, 2nd class, following his recent enlistment with the Navy. Granere has been connected with the Hilgenfeld Mortuary for the past nine years, serving the organization as embalmer. He has a brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Peterson of the Clementine street address, and a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Granere, living on Kroeger street. Until the staff at the Hilgenfeld mortuary is increased Lawrence W. Farrar of Santa Ana, son-in-law of Mr. Hilgenfeld, is assisting in the operation of the business. His duties as vice-principal of Santa Ana high school will call him back to that city however in September. Placentian Receives High Army Honor A Placentia boy, Sgt. Lloyd D. Whipp, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Whipp of that city, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, according to a letter received by his parents this week from Australia. Sgt. Whipp has been with the Army Air force as a radio man for the past 19 months, enlisting in November, 1940. He is a graduate of Garden Grove high school and Fullerton junior college and took preliminary training at March Field and Scott Field Ill. He was stationed in the Philippines at the time of the Japanese attack in December. He received the high army honor in ceremonies held in Australia. ANAHEIM GAZETTE THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1942 Employ War age Insurance ximately 30 percent of business and property in is protected by the new mage insurance, A. Curlocal insurance agent in, issuing government policies, revealed tohigh local agents are not clients for the new all are glad to serve who is interested at Case said. The insurbeen sold for 16 days are still coming in. Case stated that it that more persons will the future since loan ares asking their to buy the protection. is from $1 to $3 per per year. DOLLS AND THEIR OWNERS share interest in this gay picture of the doll show which Miss Jean Heying, director, and the recreational committee staged at Anaheim city park Friday, to climax Girls' Week observance. Among the little maids pictured on the shady playground may be noted Norma Tews (left), Mary Jean Bushman, Gretchen Decker, and at the extreme right, the little Pelle twins. Council Members Have Busy Session On Matters of City Administration Meeting Tuesday night as the Anaheim City Fathers denied the single petition for reduction of assessment, which had been presented by James R. Rimpau, administrator of the assessment was asked. Much routine business was considered by the council but the board of equalization, the Anaheim City Fathers denied the single petition for reduction of assessment, which had been presented by James R. Rimpau, administrator of the assessment was asked. $75,000 in unsecured personal property. Marine Air Base Gets Under Way Building on the new training camp for Marine fliers at a cost of $6,000,000 on the 1500-acre site west of Highway 101 and south of Tustin, began Monday according to an announcement today by John M. Johnstreet secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Acceptance of the site for the camp was made by navy officials after recommendations from Anaheim and Santa Ana Chambers of Commerce. Work is under supervision in charge of officials n building; the lighter-than-base south of Tustin. The boat will handle 1000 marine trains after completion. I.O.O.F. Staff Duly Installed One hundred and fifty or more local and visiting Odd Fellows were in attendance at this week's meeting of Anaheim lodge I.O.O.F. in Odd Fellows hall, where Rummers as noble grand, was stalled in office with all members of his official family. David Gillison, D.D.G.M. and staff of grand officers officiated. Council Members Have Busy Session On Matters of City Administration Meeting Tuesday night as Anaheim City Fathers denied assessment, which had been presented by James R. Rimpau, administrator of the assessment was asked. Much routine business was considered by the council, but the adoption of a tentative budget was deferred until a later meeting, probably that of July 23, according to City Clerk Charles E. Griffith. Assessed valuations for the fiscal year of 1942-43 as set forth by City Assessor H. S. Jayne, totalled $10,218,310. This does not include public utilities which come under the state board of equalization. The sum is an increase of $314,355 over last year's period, and includes some $75,000 in unsecured personal property. MANY REPORTS Among various reports acted upon was that of Treasurer A. G. Tuma, showing a balance as of July 1, of $129,999.80. Demands on the city for the period of June 15 to 30, totaled $28,081.18. This included all salaries, administration expenses, etc. The city has secured the services of Diehl and Edwards, certified accountants, to audit the books and records for the fiscal year. Housewives Now Called Upon to Save All Cooking Fats For War Industry With every two pounds of fat yielding sufficient glycerine to fire five anti-tank shells, the government will launch its important fat salvage drive next Monday. The Anaheim drive is under direction of A. L. Raymond. Although few instructions have been received to date by the committee, Raymond today released all available information. He explained that local markets and butcher shops will be collection centers, from which point collected fats will be picked up at stated intervals by packing companies. HOW TO SAVE Housewives are asked to save all pan drippings and fats from meats and fried foods; strain them in wide-mouthed metal containers (not glass) and deliver them to the butcher. He will pay the market price, from four to five cents a pound. Women are asked to deliver salvaged fats to their butcher during the early part of the week when markets are not so busy. It is estimated that two billion pounds of reclaimable fats are wasted in American kitchens every year. Both the Army and the Navy are in need of glycerine obtained from such fats, to make explosive, mechanisms to throw depth charges, and make protective paint and varnish. Method of saving fat is outlined as follows: Save drippings from roast ham, beef, lamb and poultry; broiler drippings from chops, steaks, veal and bacon; deep frying fats whether animal or vegetable, from potatoes, doughnuts, fish or similarly prepared foods. Pour such fats through a fine mesh strainer or a cloth to keep meat particles or other foreign substances from filtering through. A Brief News Summary NEW DAUGHTER A daughter, Judy Lynn, was born to the Robert R. Weavers of WAR BOND PLAN Orlyn Robertson, supervisor of the War Bond Salary Allotment One hundred and fifty or more local and visiting Odd Fellows were in attendance at this week's meeting of Anaheim lodge I.O., in Odd Fellows hall, where R.Summers as noble grand, was stalled in office with all members of his official family. David Gillison, D.D.G.M. and staff of grand officers officiated installing rites, and were given escort of ten Rebekah members. In this group were Geneva Rardson, Virginia Jenkins, Avis Ella Williams, Betty Swenson, J.Chandler, Grace McKelvey, J.Ragsdale, Carmen Knight and Ladella Gall. Officers inducted with New Grand Summers were Arnie Howard, vice-grand; Clayton Len, recording secretary; Chad Ahlstrom, financial secretary; Monte Webb, treasurer; Curt Horn, warden; A. B. Scutt, doctor; Bruce Ives, chaplain; ton Shawhan, R.S.N.G.; He Mang, L.S.N.G.; Clinton Nebel R.S.V.G.; Jesse Wagg, L.S.V.Hoyt Compton, inside guard; Pollack, outside guard; Jesse L.R.S.; D. D. Stall, L.S.S. Promotion Committee To Army Air Man Announcement has been received here of the promotion to rank of first lieutenant of Roland Lundby, who had received wings and his second lieutenant at a Tucson flying field. Lientenant Lundby and his wife the former Jo Denni of this unit are now making their home Spokane, Wash., and Lieut Lundby is stationed there with the Air force. He is the son of Mrs. A. Lundby of Oran... A Brief News Summary NEW DAUGHTER A daughter, Judy Lynn, was born to the Robert R. Weavers of 702 West Center street yesterday morning at Anaheim Lutheran hospital. The young lady is the first child of the Weavers and weighed 8 pounds, 1½ ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Carlin of this city. Mrs. C. G. Keller of Anaheim, mother of the new father, is the other grandmother. BONUS SUGAR RATION Although local housewives are more interested at present in the No. 7 ticket in their sugar ration books, they have been warned by the sugar rationing board, not to destroy the No. 6 ticket. For it will become valid for the customary issue of sugar on July 26. The seventh stamp has been designated as a bonus stamp, permitting the holder to secure an extra two pounds of sugar. It became effective on July 10 and may be used until August 22. BIRTH DATE RECORDED She had to go to court to prove it, but Anaheim's blonde and lively gift to the motion picture colony, Marie Wilson, now is officially "born." She has won an Orange County Superior court decree before Judge Kenneth E. Morrison, establishing the fact that she was born in Anaheim on December 30, 1916. Her father was the late Walter Wilson of 525 West Center street, whose death occurred in 1920. WAR BOND PLAN Orlyn Robertson, supervisor of the War Bond Salary Allotment plan in Orange county, was in Anaheim this week to urge members of Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis clubs to sign up in the plan, which is designed to make the buying of bonds easier. WOOLWORTH MANAGER W. M. Taylor, formerly of Los Angeles, has assumed the management of the Anaheim Woolworth store, succeeding Russell Tillery, who has been transferred to the Monrovia store after having served in the local business since 1935. Taylor, who has been with the company for more than seven years, has been assistant manager of one of the Los Angeles stores. This week marks the silver anniversary of the local store, which was established here in 1917. RODEO CANCELED Famous throughout the western states, the Salinas California Rodeo, held annually in late July, has been cancelled for 1942, according to Fred S. McCargar, secretary. The grounds in Salinas which long have been the scene of such colorful gatherings, are now in government use. In previous years, various Orange county girls have entered the competitive race for the honor of being chosen as California Outdoor Girl, and several times in recent years, this county has had the honor of providing the Outdoor Girl. Fairweather Joins City Engineer Staff Now well established in work as instrument man in office of City Engineer E.Hapgood in the city hall, D.Fairweather jr. rounds out a which was depleted by re-changes. Millard Parks, planning o-neer, made the first break in official group when he transfer to Santa Ana Air base. E.Len to another important post, as of the Outfall Sewer dis-勒ke, who also is a lieutenant in the California State Guards commander of Anaheim's Company K, has his offices in city hall. ZETTE and YEAR JULY 16, 1942 NUMBER 42 Marine Air Base as Under Way Building on the new training do for Marine fliers at a cost $8,000,000 on the 1500 acre west of Highway 101 and Tustin, began Monday, according to an announcement by John M. Johnston, 副总 of the Anaheim Chamof Commerce. Acceptance of the site for the do was made by navy officials recommendations from the Anaheim and Santa Ana Chamof Commerce. Work is under supervision of Navy with the actual direction in charge of officials now working; the lighter-than-air south of Tustin. The base handle 1000 marine trainees by completion. O.F. Staff only Installed The hundred and fifty or more and visiting Odd Fellows in attendance at this week's ing of Anaheim lodge I.O.O.F. Fellows hall, where Ralph mers as noble grand, was in in office with all members official family. David Gillison, D.D.G.M. and a grand officers officiated at A. C. Riutcel is Unanimous Choice As Chamber of Commerce President Of special importance was Tuesday night’s meeting of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce directors in the city hall, for A. C. Riutcel, newly elected to the directorate to succeed H. E. W. Barnes, rtired, was immediately advanced to the presidency upon the unanimous vote of all present. Robert H. Boney, retiring president, was delegated to head the list of directors who made a personal visit to the Riutcel home, 507 North Clementine street, to acquaint the president-elect with the honor that had befallen him. Also in the group were Ernest Ganahl, Everett Cone, Harry Arthur and Victor Loly. Although now retired from active business, President-Elect Riutcel was for many years in the furniture business here. He is prominent in all civic affairs, serving as a member of the Anaheim rationing board; president of the board of school trustees, and in other city affairs. Injured Man Taken To Good Samaritan Word is anxiously awaited today as to the condition of Arthur Cooper, packing foreman of the Borden Fruit company, 709 East Center street, who is in Los Angeles Good Samaritan hospital, following an accident Wednesday afternoon at the company plant. Cooper, who resides on East North street, was at the grading table when his clothing became entangled in transmission machinery. His clothing was practically torn away before the machinerery could be stopped, but hasty investigation showed that no bones were broken. Much Interest is Being Manifested In Newly Formed State Militia Unit Much Interest is Being Manifested In Newly Formed State Militia Unit "Protect your own homes by enlisting in the State Militia." That was the sound advice issued today by Company Clerk Earl A. Silzle of Anaheim following a militia meeting in the city hall last night. A total of 36 men have signed in Anaheim to form the first platoon here. Officers elected besides Silzle were R. H. Richards, Lieutenant; George Miner, First Sergeant; and L. A. Fisher, Platoon Sergeant. A petition for a charter was filed and will be received in about a month from Sacramento. The first training period is expected to be next Wednesday at the high school, Silzle said. EVERY MALE It was pointed out that technically speaking, every male in California between the ages of 16 to 65 is a member of the California State Militia. However, the drive for formal enlistments is intended to give the men adequate training to cope with any invasion attempt. Purpose of the militia, as stated by Major General W. C. Sweeney, in command of all military forces of California, is "to organize these volunteers into local squads and companies and to use them only in the protection of their own homes and communities. They will be used only in the event of enemy attacks or invasion and are to supply their own rifles and ammunition, train upon their own time and not be called for active duty away from the county in which they are enrolled." In Santa Ana, about 10 units are to be established. An anti-aircraft battery unit is already fully equipped. Vultee First Morning Shift To Have Regular Bus Service From This Area That the first morning shift of Vultee aircraft workers of Orange county area would be assured of a regular bus service beginning August 1, was an announcement made follow-a Tuesday morning conference of Anaheim and Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce officials in Santa Ana chamber headquarters. Secretary John M. Johnston of the local chamber, and Secretary Robert L. Hayes of the Santa Ana chamber were joined in the conference by Harry B. Engle, head of the Vultee transportation department. The daily bus will serve Vultee workers in Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, Buena Park and Norwalk. The move to establish this service is in line with the rubber conservation program, and Engle advised all Vultee workers in the areas to take advantage of the service, since there will be no tire rations for anyone within the radius of the bus line. This morning run, which will deposit the workers at the main entrance of the plant in Downey, is in the nature of an experiment, according to Secretary Johnston. If it proves successful, M. R. Marler of the Pacific Electric company, has indicated that a similar service will be instituted for all of the three regular shifts of workers. Anaheim Helps Swell State’s Total When National Rubber Drive Closes With Anaheim resident George Stahl contributing 347 pounds of scrap rubber and many others “chipping in” with other large sums, the total of Orange county rubber in the nationwide scrap rubber drive amounted to 1,513,333 pounds or about 757 tons up to and including the last day of the drive, Friday, according to figures released today by Hal Eaton, Northern Orange county drive chairman. This sets a per capita figure at 12.02 pounds for the county. The entire Pacific Coast seems to be leading the field as figures from Washington, D.C., last week showed that California, Oregon and Washington had turned in 56,814 tons of rubber, close to one-fifth of the total turn-in up to that time of 334,293 tons. The Coast's per capita turn-in was 10.55 pounds as compared to the national average of 5.07 pounds. This makes Orange county ahead of the coastal average by a 1.47 margin. The county contributed nearly 1.2 percent of the total coastal tonnage of scrap rubber in the drive. During the six hour "closed shop" of all service stations in Southern California last Thursday, a considerable amount of scrap rubber was gathered from residents, Eaton said, though no figures were available. Eaton stated enthusiastically that public cooperation has been overwhelming and he said that if cooperation throughout the United States had been such as it was here, the drive would have far surpassed the expectations of Washington officials. It was estimated that oil companies of this Coast alone spent about two million dollars to make the drive a success, the amount representing part of their contribution to the war program. The petroleum industry was believed to be the only industry in the nation with the capital, facilities, personnel and dealers in each neighborhood sufficient to carry through a campaign of this kind so quickly and so thoroughly and provide the means through which every American could make his rubber contributions. Although the drive has officially ended, rubber is still being contributed here, Eaton said.