anaheim-gazette 1942-10-15

Painting of Street Lights Will Conform to Decree Click! goes the button controlling Anaheim's street lighting, and by the date of November 12, this city will present a night-time scene as dim as all of the areas of the coastal defense region, according to Charles H. Mann, executive chairman of Anaheim Defense Council. This signifies the city's full cooperation as expressed by council members and defense workers, with Public Proclamation No. 12, just issued by Lieut.-Gen. J. L. DeWitt of the Western Defense Command and Fourth Army, from his headquarters at the Presidio, San Francisco. Copies of this proclamation have been received by Chairman Mann, and are being posted in all sections of the city under direction of the various air raid wardens. In the meantime at Tuesday night's council meeting, V. W. Hannum of the light and water department, was authorized to purchase the necessary materials for proper shielding of street lights. Manpower Group States Policy On School Labor Registering its pledge that shortened school terms would not be asked in relieving acute labor situations that may develop, Orange county's agricultural manpower committee has set forth its policy in conforming to a request made by county school representatives. The three-point policy as outlined by the committee, sets a minimum school year of 170 days, as necessary to efficient educational training; provision of labor from school sources in case of emergency, on the basis of part-time permit or the use of a minimum school day, and clear and accurate information to boards of trustees, in event of need for student employment in the county's agricultural pursuits. Anaheim Cadet Is In Review For President One Anaheim aviation cadet James A. McGuire of Route 2 Box 170 was among 207 of California's future "war birds" who completed their pre-flight training this week at San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center in Texas, and who had the honor of passing in review before their Commander in Chief, President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Orange county was well represented in this group of prospective Army fliers. The number included also Aviation Cadets Thomas A. Covey, Buena Park; Max H. Viele, Costa Mesa; Bradford H. Collins and Bruce H. Douglas Laguna Beach, and Jack G. Maia Santa Ana. The honor of being reviewed by their Commander in Chief was the first time that such an event had occurred at the San Antonio Training Center, and was made possible by the President's recent tour of army establishments while on his memorable coast-to-coast trip. It occurred only a few days before the cadets completed their pre-flight training and went on primary flying schools throughout the Gulf Coast Army Air Force. Copies of this proclamation have been received by Chairman Mann, and are being posted in all sections of the city under direction of the various air raid wardens. In the meantime at Tuesday night's council meeting, V. W. Hannum of the light and water department, was authorized to purchase the necessary materials for proper shielding of street lights. Crews of workers are already engaged in painting tops and part of the sides of all lights in such manner that no horizontal rays will go out from them. This must be completed by November 12. Outdoor lighting is restricted to one foot candle power in any area, and this applies also to sidewalk lighting in front of business houses. Even home illumination is affected by the new proclamation, and any table or floor lamps placed near windows must be shielded from the street by the drawing of blinds. An earlier date is set for full compliance with this regulation, and after October 25 any infraction of the rule will be punishable by a $300 fine or 90-day jail sentence — or both! Federal punishment for failure to comply with the new rules is even more stringent, for a $5000 fine is attached, with possible exclusion from the territory. General DeWitt's latest proclamation covers all signs, floodlighting, display and interior lighting; illumination of outdoor areas, street and highway lights; traffic signs and signals; navigation and railroad lights; residential, commercial and industrial windows; industrial and protective illumination, and finally, all lights visible from the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Red Cross Seals Available For Use On Yule Mail With a view to their use on Christmas packages to be sent to men overseas, Red Cross Christmas seals have now been put on sale it was announced today by the Rev. Robert Burns McAulay of Orange, who heads the seal campaign of the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health association. In ordinary years, the sale be­ his headquarters at the Presidio, San Francisco. The three-point policy as out­ lined by the committee, sets a minimum school year of 170 days, as necessary to efficient educa­ tional training; provision of labor from school sources in case of emergency, on the basis of part­ time permit or the use of a min­ imum school day, and clear and accurate information to boards of trustees, in event of need for student employment in the county's agricultural pursuits. While the committee further pledged that student workers will be drawn from high schools and junior colleges when needed, it decided to hold in abeyance, any plans for the organization of elementary school pupils of upper grades, unless such young people might be a vital necessity in future situations. New Quarters Placed At Disposal Of Rationing Board Subject now to final govern­ mental approval, are plans of Anaheim's War Price and Rationing Board, of which Arthur G. Porter is executive secretary for North Orange county, to move into new quarters in the Kraemer building, 220 East Center street. Duties and responsibilities of the department are increasing daily, and it has outgrown its present quarters in the city hall. At this week's meeting of the city council, Mayor Charles A. Pearson presented a letter of appreciation addressed to Louis Kraemer of Placentia, for his generosity in providing rooms in the East Center street building for use of the board. Arrangements were completed by Councilman H. E. W. Barnes and Secretary Porter, with Mr. Kraemer's local representative, Ralph Macbeth. Office expenses for the city will be confined to gas, electricity and janitor services. There is no definite date set for the transfer of office equipment and supplies, since the matter of the move must be confirmed by the OPM. Greater Anaheim Market Is Newly Streamlined Streamlined from stem to stern is Greater Anaheim Market, 225 East Center street. For M. E. Hagan, proprietor, has converted Use On Yule Mail With a view to their use on Christmas packages to be sent to men overseas, Red Cross Christmas seals have now been put on sale it was announced today by the Rev. Robert Burns McAulay of Orange, who heads the seal campaign of the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health association. In ordinary years, the sale begins in late November when sheets of the stamps are mailed to county residents. But because the date of November 1 has been set as deadline for mailing gift packages abroad, the stamps have been sent to county headquarters where they may be obtained. Anyone wishing to use them on Christmas mail to be sent abroad, may secure them at the association office, 112 West Fifth street, Santa Ana. This year's design is very attractive, according to Dr. McAulay, who explained that it is a snow scene created by Dale Nichols, well-known artist famed for his pictures of middle western rural scenes. Greater Anaheim Market Is Newly Streamlined Streamlined from stem to stern is Greater Anaheim Market, 225 East Center street. For M. E. Hagan, proprietor, has converted his up-to-date store into the self-serve system with successful results, according to opinions expressed by store patrons. The vegetable department has been entirely re-arranged, and patrons entering the store may now make their selection of fruits and vegetables, and then move to well stocked shelves and counters of attractively arranged commodities, and have all their purchases checked at the desk as they leave... Their entire supply of provisions is obtainable under the same roof, for a variety of meats offers a wide range from which to select, at the adjoining meat market of which James R. Kilduff is proprietor. FIRST TAX PAYMENTS SOON DUE November 1, that day of special significance to all property owners, is a half-month away, and as a consequence Miss Jean Barry, city tax collector, has issued her annual warning to Anaheim home and property owners, that taxes will soon be due. One half of all personal property tax becomes due on that date Miss Barry pointed out. If such taxes remain unpaid on December 5, eight per cent will be added. It was explained that the remaining one half of the various taxable items, will be due and payable on January 20, 1943. Property owners have a certain number of days of grace permitted them, but if this second installment is not paid by April 20, 1943, an additional three per cent penalty will be added plus a delinquency charge of 50 cents on each lot or parcel separately assessed. While the law provides for the paying of annual taxes in two installments, the entire amount may be paid at the time of the first installment if so desired. Bids Asked On School Tax Notes Bids for the sale of tax-anticipation notes for Fullerton District Junior college, in amount of $0.000 have been asked in publication of notices at Fullerton. The issue, to be dated October 20 and payable December 30, and tax-appointment time, is for purpose of operating the school pending receipt of taxes. Bids usually require a one-cent interest. ANAHEIM GAZETE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1942 Anaheim Cadet In Review President Anaheim aviation cadet, A. McGuire of Route 2, was among 207 of Califuture "war birds" who had their pre-flight training at San Antonio Aviation Center in Texas, and who honor of passing in refore their Commander in President Franklin D. Rowlt. The county was well reprenent this group of prospective ers. The number included Aviation Cadets Thomas Key, Buena Park; Max R. Costa Mesa; Bradford L. and Bruce H. Douglass; Beach, and Jack G. Mair, ana. Odonor of being reviewed by commander in Chief was the one that such an event has at the San Antonio Center, and was made by the President's recent army establishments while memorable coast-to-coast occurred only a few days. The cadets completed their training and went on to flying schools throughout of Coast Army Air Forces Next Ration Stamp Will Provide 3 Pounds o' Sugar Is your sweet tooth beginning to ache? It can't be filled again for 16 more days, when sugar stamp No. 9 will become negotiable. Stamp No. 8, with its five pounds' allowance, will be outlawed after Saturday, Oct. 31. State Rationer Paul B. d'Orr has promised that No. 9 will be good for three pounds of sugar at any time during the six weeks' period from November 1 to December 15. Enough to fill your sweet tooth temporarily, but don't forget that it means the same basic rationing of a half pound per week per individual. Bus System Makes Unusual Plea To Traveling Public A Win-the-War version of the old story about what constitutes news, is the amazing request which F. W. Ackerman, vice president of Pacific Greyhound Lines, has addressed to the traveling, public. For instead of setting forth the manifold advantages and pleasures of bus travel, he begs the public to refrain from using buses except when absolutely necessary, and to confine those necessary travels to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays whenever possible. And that IS news! "Never has public transportation faced such problems as it does today," Ackerman stated. "Greyhound alone, has carried over 75 million passengers since Pearl Harbor, and handling this enormous volume of traffic has taxed every facility to the limit. "It is difficult to get new buses, and we are losing hundreds of our trained personnel to the armed forces. We are eliminating unnecessary service, and concentrating every effort on providing that one essential service—transportation for those who must travel to help win the war." Ackerman stated that while the V For Victory Will Mark California Car License Plates At last it's settled. At California motorists know w their 1943 license plates will Each and every car will fl a flaming red "V" for Victory on a small four-inch square white metal to fit over the plate. Requirements of the Production Board will be met this metal-saving device, which will effect a considerable ing in precious steel. But t is a further psychological v For it certainly will boo public morale which is no trifle depressed by speed, and gas restrictions, to see e highway liberally "posted" these flaming V's, indicating "Victory Ahead!" Sen. Phillips Will Speak Tuesday At Headquarters Here Republican headquarters, which opened Tuesday at 100 East Center street, will be the scene of a special meeting of precinct workers and all interested friends next Tuesday night when Senator John Phillips will be guest speaker. Army Requests War Trophies For Ammunition Will Anaheim's two prized phies of World War No. American Legion cannon m the city park, and a smaller non on the parade ground Catherine's academy, be retu Germany in the form of Speak Tuesday At Headquarters Here Republican headquarters, which opened Tuesday at 100 East Center street, will be the scene of a special meeting of precinct workers and all interested friends next Tuesday night when Senator John Phillips will be guest speaker. The program is scheduled to begin at 7:30 o'clock, and is open to anyone interested. Senator Phillips has expressed a desire to meet all precinct workers and friends in the city, and will talk informally on matters connected with the approaching election. In addition another speaker, not yet announced, will talk on the various amendments to be voted upon November 3. Affairs at the local headquarters are being conducted under general chairmanship of M. E. Beebe. He has arranged for loyal Republican women to be present daily after 10 a.m., and for men of the party to take over during evening hours. Among other items of interest available, are the absentee voters' ballots, which may be secured at any time up to October 29. Application for these must be made at a county clerk's office, or by written and properly attested application. Such ballots are to be returned by mail before election day. If a voter secures one for use and then finds it possible to vote in his home precinct after all, he must return the unused ballot, stated Beebe. Selectees Depart For Final Tests In L.A. Headquarters Just one man short of half a hundred were the Anaheim seletees who left yesterday morning for their final physical examinations in Los Angeles, preparatory to induction into the U. S. Army. They were a part of the unceasing ebb and flow of youth through the corridors of the city hall, where Glen A. Peck of the selective service board, and his co-workers daily meet prospective soldiers and arrange for their preliminary examinations. One group of 61 seletees underwent first over 75 million passengers since Pearl Harbor, and handling this enormous volume of traffic has taxed every facility to the limit. "It is difficult to get new buses, and we are losing hundreds of our trained personnel to the armed forces. We are eliminating unnecessary service, and concentrating every effort on providing that one essential service—transportation for those who must travel to help win the war." Ackerman stated that while the majority of the 50 per cent increase in bus riders, are service men and war workers, present driving restrictions have created thousands of new bus riders, with yet others expected when gas rationing goes into effect. Because service men use the buses in great numbers on weekends and holidays, the Office of Defense Transportation has requested that the civilian public refrain from traveling on those days, leaving the buses free for war workers who must use them and for the armed forces. Local users of the bus system have seen the changes in driving personnel mentioned by Ackerman. Familiar drivers are daily disappearing from their accustomed places at the wheel, as new men are taught the routes. Inquiry disclosed the fast that each new driver takes three round trips on his assigned route, under supervision of an experienced man. The same inquiry elicited the information that the system had lost as many as ten drivers a week to the Army or Navy service. Donors Are Needed October 23 for Blood Plasma Bank Only a week from tomorrow, and once again loyal Anaheimers will be asked to make their contributions to the American Red Cross blood plasma bank. Local Red Cross headquarters today received notice that the mobile unit would make its sixth visit to Ebell clubhouse in this city on the specified date, and that donors would be asked for 100 pints of the vital life fluid. It is believed that the city will maintain its proud record of providing the full quota requested, but Red Cross workers today called attention to the fact that still other generous donors are needed. As the country proceeds on its war program, the need for blood donations this special call, they was withdrawn from the donation, and set aside for Army's use. Griffith was one of the school's patriotic contribution when he contacted Murphy early this week. Army Requests War Trophies For Ammunition Will Anaheim's two prized phies of World War No. II American Legion cannon northeastern non on the parade-ground at Catherine's academy, be retuled Germany in the form of hand grenades? The answer to that question undoubtedly be a ringing enthusiasm "Yes!" according City Clerk Charles A. G. who was delegated by the council to conduct inquiries the matter. This appointment lowed a recent community received by Mayor Charles Pearson from Col. Rudolph Pierer, director of the supply department at Ninth Army Command headquarters, Fort Douglas, Utah. Col. Smysr explained that army is taking possession of such trophies that communities are willing to carry and will convert them into ammunition. No articles of historical or antiquarian value be taken at this time, he stated. The army will provide for moval of such donations and stage an appropriate ceremony with a special certificate indicating to the fact of the gift; certificate will entitle the army to similar trophies at the center present war. These are among the facts Griffith presented to the two trophy owners. They were tailed to Legion officers as executive meeting Monday through the commander, K.B. Rigby, and will be acted by the Legion as a whole meeting next Monday night. Patriotism at St. Catharine school had already settled future fate of the cannon and it was destined for the salvage drive now under direction of A. L. Raab and his Civilian Defense Committee. But when O William Murphy, commenced that U.S. Army issued this special call, they was withdrawn from the donation, and set aside for Army's use. Griffith was one of the school's patriotic contribution when he contacted Murphy early this week. days a week have been held to this work during the out beginning next week, department will begin its Monday morning and work on the week to Friday after Workers assemble in the directly above Red Cross quarters, at 10 o'clock daily. Work until 3 o'clock in the moon, stopping only for the moon interval. Many of them their own lunches and end mid-day picnic in the room. The need for workers will meet each day, it has been felt out that assistance will be fully appreciated on Mondays Fridays. Inexperience will barrier to aid, since the fold of the gauze dressings is easily used. There are a few cloth rules that volunteers are to observe. They must wear flexible dresses, and also must tie their hair with white flexible headgear of any fashion. Van Wagoner and her instructors and crew of patriotic units achieved the record this week of rolling 1,175 dressings in single day. But with 55,000 needed for the current month, that figure at least, asked for months to come, they must even this one day's record. Asked On School Tax Notes Notes for the sale of tax-anticipated notes for Fullerton District college, in amount of $45,- have been asked in publication notices at Fullerton. The issue, to be dated October 2nd payable December 30, after appointment time, is for the house of operating the schooling receipt of taxes. Such usually require a one per interest. Teaches who left yesterday morning for their final physical examinations in Los Angeles, preparatory to induction into the U. S. Army. They were a part of the unceasing ebb and flow of youth through the corridors of the city hall, where Glen A. Peck of the selective service board, and his co-workers daily meet prospective soldiers and arrange for their preliminary examinations. One group of 61 selectees underwent first examinations Monday night in the city hall, where Drs. Charles Irvin, Harold S. Neslund and John A. Larsen were assisted by a staff or registered nurses. War board members Leo J. Sheridan, Glen Peck, Harry Pearson and Ray Van Wagoner, and an additional group including J Ben Kaulbars, Leo Friis, Harry Horn, O. E. Hansen and Joe Collings. When these 61 selectees go to Los Angeles for their final physical examinations, those making the grade will join the steadily lengthening list of local men in the service. Latest group of selectees from this district included Joe C. Wisdom, James Young, William Lanier, Bennie Garcia Mora, John Martinez, Thomas Owens, Leander Van der Haegen, Thomas Earl Pate, Loyce Wylie, Lloyd Ellis, Thomas Palomino, Lloyd Lewis, Ray Glynn Booher and his twin brother, Roy Lynn Booher, Ernest Brentlinger, Manuel Gonzalez, Casiano Baltazar, George Betts, Robert Schwitzer, Marvin Penhall, Otto Fred Seidlitz, Lonzo William Ross, Jesse Martinez, Bernard Moberg and Romualdo Ignacia. Two men of this group who already had enlisted were Edward Lawrence Hopkins, and Joe Lieb Jr. The latter is now on active duty with the Coast Guard. It is believed that the city will maintain its proud record of providing the full quota requested, but Red Cross workers today called attention to the fact that still other generous donors are needed. As the country proceeds on its war program, the need for blood plasma daily becomes more urgent, and every community will have to share its life blood with the brave lads of the nation's armed services. In this city where a hundred pints are asked monthly, the need for new donors will increase. Those who already have given so generously must not be permitted to carry the burden alone, as it was pointed out at headquarters. Anyone who wishes to join the line of depositors at this most important of all bank windows, is asked to telephone Red Cross at 2065 or drop a card to the address, 129 West Center street. Appreciation Day Is Being Observed Merchants' Appreciation day, which each Thursday draws interested crowds to the point set for the event, was to take place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the vacant lot to the rear of Fisher's Dollar Store, the same place where it was held last Thursday. On last week's occasion, the holder of the first coupon which would have given her the week's major gift, was Maria Corrales of West Chartres street. She was absent so received instead, the "consolation" gift of five dollars, while the major prize went to Mrs. Arthur Neiswanger of Route 2, Anaheim. Salvage drive now under direction of A. L. Rae and his Civilian Defense Squad committee. But when O William Murphy, commenced that the U. S. Army issued this special call, he was withdrawn from the donation, and set aside for Army's use. Griffith was one of the school's patriotic collection when he contacted Murphy early this week. Two Counties Join In Plan for Avocado Institute Avocado growers of this county have been informed selection of the date of October 30 for the annual institute field demonstration planned growers of Los Angeles City. The event will be held all La Habra. Morning program will be Washington grammar school is located on Central Ave. There will be talks on the outlook, farm labor situation; the war rationing program; the industry; and new developments in avocado propagation fertilization. Three La Habra avocado chards will be scene of this noon demonstrations which include tree decline, care control; hillside orchard management; moisture control and variety test plots. The gram was planned last week. H. B. Griswald, C. A. Adam Knowlton and Kenneth Smith Los Angeles association, made Havra with Orange county sentatives. In the latter group were Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg Gardner, chairman of the department of the Farm R. F. Frantz, M. J. Picker C. S. Crawford. ZETTE Your Scrap And My Scrap Will Win OUR Scrap BER 15, 1942 NUMBER 3 For Victory Will Mark California for License Plates At last it's settled. At last California motorists know what their 1943 license plates will be. Each and every car will flaunt flaming red "V" for Victory. A small four-inch square of white metal to fit over the old state. Requirements of the War Production Board will be met by its metal-saving device, which will effect a considerable saving in precious steel. But there is a further psychological value. It certainly will boost a public morale which is now a fle depressed by speed, tires and gas restrictions, to see every pathway liberally "posted" with these flaming V's, indicating victory Ahead! Guest Speaker Arouses Patriotism With Talk On “Is This America?” DR. CHAS. S. PRICE That “The Real America” is not the vast nation with its monuments and parks of scenic interest, its rich farmlands and its teeming cities, but is that intangible spirit that permits a man freedom to develop along his natural bents, was the message brought to Kiwanis club members Tuesday, when they were addressed by Dr. Charles S. Price. “Without doubt, one of the finest talks the club has ever listened to,” was the manner in which Dr. Price’s address was summed up by President Everett Cone. That opinion was shared by all the members, who felt that the speaker had plumbed depths of patriotism which they scarcely knew existed. Introduced by Kiwanian Truman W. Stuard, Dr. Price held his audience from the opening word to the close of his address. He varied serious moments with flashing humor, as he recounted experiences of years of travel at home and abroad. His deep love for his adopted country was summed up in his personal history. Arriving in the United States from his native Wales when a mere youth with but $50 in his “satchel,” he found that this land gave him everything he sought, including his education. Trade Relations Committee Offers Aid to Merchants Anaheim Trade Relations committee of which Earl P. Jackson is chairman, has had several conferences recently with George Bulger of the Los Angeles office OPA, with regard to provisions of the maximum price regulations, and is now ready to advise with retail merchants of the city on necessary price ceilings. “Our committee is not an enforcement agency in any sense of the word,” stated Chairman Jackson, pointing out that committee duties were limited to the advisory field. Serving with him are Mrs. A. L. Raymond, Mrs. Fred Sidebottom, Mrs. Travis Cushman and Mrs. Cassie M. Wethered. Theirs is an official unit of the Office of Price Administration, and will serve for the duration. One of the first duties as explained by the chairman, will be to make a survey of Anaheim business houses, to ascertain if each merchant has filed with the local War Production board, a list of the cost of living commodities for sale in his store. A base period record (based on highest March prices) has been completed, and is now available for all items offered for sale. Ceiling prices thus established have been posted on costs of all living commodities. Achievement Pins To Be Awarded 4-H Club Members Celebrating the completion of 4-H club projects for the year, the 400 boys and girls of Orange county who are 4-H club members will gather in Anaheim Saturday night, October 24 for a special Achievement program. Fremont school, 608 West Center street, will be scene of the gathering, which is being planned by a committee composed of Miss his audience from the opening word to the close of his address. He varied serious moments with flashing humor, as he recounted experiences of years of travel at home and abroad. His deep love for his adopted country was summed up in his personal history. Arriving in the United States from his native Wales when a mere youth with but $50 in his “satchel,” he found that this land gave him everything he sought, including his education. In succeeding years, he has discharged any indebtedness to his new country, many times over by arousing the patriotism of audiences as he did Tuesday, according to the unanimous decision of Kiwanians. Their enthusiasm has transmitted itself to other local groups, and tomorrow Dr. Price will address the Lions at their luncheon meeting in Elks club. Monday night he will be guest speaker for 20-30 club. He was accompanied Tuesday by his friend, M. R. Shakarian of Downey, owner of what is said to be the largest dairy in the world, and who was introduced by Chairman Stuard. Leonard Schwacofer was welcomed to membership in the club, and other business matters included preliminary plans for inauguration of officers to be held in January. As result of the recent election, Dr. Charles V. Schutz will succeed Everett Cone in the presidency, and Fred A. Backs will take the office of treasurer. Next year's secretary will be appointed by the new board of directors, which comprises Kiwanians E. T. Bradley, Earl R. Berg, William Clausen, Paul Davidson, Robert Fowler, J Ben Kaulbars, Frank Kellogg, L. M. Pickel and Fred Robbins. Harbor Yacht Club Will Be Scene Of Navy Day Event Orange county's observance of Navy Day on Tuesday, October 27, will have as one of its major features, a 12:30 o'clock luncheon at Newport Harbor Yacht club at which distinguished Navy and Army officials will be honor guests. They will include officers from the Naval Air Station near Tustin; Los Alamitos Naval Air Training Station, the Marine Base now under construction near El Toro, Santa Ana Army Air Base, West Two Counties Join Plan for Avocado Institute Avocado growers of Orange County have been informed of the selection of the date of October 24 for the annual institute and field demonstration planned with growers of Los Angeles county. The event will be held all ady in La Habra. Morning program will be held in Washington grammar school which is located on Central avenue. There will be talks on the season's outlook, farm labor situation, how war rationing program affects the industry, and new developments in avocado propagation and fertilization. Three La Habra avocado orchards will be scene of the afternoon demonstrations which will include tree decline, care and control; hillside orchard management, moisture control methods and variety test plots. This program was planned last week when B. Griswald, C. A. Adams, Cecil Snowlton and Kenneth Smoyer of Los Angeles association, met in La Habra with Orange county representatives. In the latter group were Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg, H. H. Gardner, chairman of the avocado department of the Farm Bureau; F. Frantz, M. J. Pickering and S. Crawford. 10 Be Awarded 4-H Club Members Celebrating the completion of 4-H club projects for the year, the 400 boys and girls of Orange county who are 4-H club members will gather in Anaheim Saturday night, October 24 for a special Achievement program. Fremont school, 608 West Center street, will be scene of the gathering, which is being planned by a committee composed of Miss Frances Liles and Ross E. Crane of the county's Agricultural Extension service; J. J. Beavers, Stanton; Mrs. G. D. Griset, Tustin; Dorcas Elliott and R. Deane Smiley, Santa Ana. Club members, who represent the county's future agriculturists, will report on their projects for the year. Those who have completed projects will be awarded the achievement pins given annually by California Bankers' association. Frank J. Was, Santa Ana banker, will represent the association and present the pins. Orange county's observance of Navy Day on Tuesday, October 27, will have as one of its major features, a 12:30 o'clock luncheon at Newport Harbor Yacht club at which distinguished Navy and Army officials will be honor guests. They will include officers from the Naval Air Station near Tustin; Los Alamitos Naval Air Training Station, the Marine Base now under construction near El Toro, Santa Ana Army Air Base, West Coast Air Headquarters at Santa Ana, and the Army Detachment at the airport. The event is being made open to the public, but sale of tickets will close at an early date because of the limited seating capacity of the Yacht club. Tickets may be secured through Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Arrangements have been made for a boat trip over Newport Bay, Orange county's harbor, during afternoon for all luncheon guests who wish to take advantage of this plan. THE WAR FRONTS ALASKA—Steady pounding by heavy army bombers is reducing the Jap toe-hold in the Aleutian chain. Little opposition is being encountered. The little yellow men are probably regretting the day when they decided to try a land invasion of the islands. RUSSIA—It appears that the heroic defense of Stalingrad has been successful. Hitler tells the German people that it is no longer necessary to capture the city. With a powerful ally, winter, at their backs the Russians are sallying forth to regain lost positions. That the city still stands must be a bitter pill to Hitler and the German army. SOUTH PACIFIC—Disclosures of heavy allied naval losses indicate that one of the major battles thus far was fought in the Solomons. Recent heavy Jap losses there show that the U.S. is taking revenge. Press reports indicate that we now have the upper hand but the Japs have not ceased fighting. NEW GUINEA—MacArthur's men are on the drive, with the bombers attacking the enemy airdrome at Rabaul, and Australian jungle fighters slowly rolling up Jap resistance in the direction of Kokoda. SECOND FRONT—Not yet. All hush-hush.