anaheim-gazette 1942-11-26

If You Buy Bonds You are Buying Victory! ANAH The Oldest VOLUME LXXIII ANAHEIM, OR War Conference Is Called By State C. C. Head When California's first state-wide War Conference called by California State Chamber of Commerce, is held next Wednesday and Thursday, December 2 and 3 in the Los Angeles Biltmore, speakers of national importance will include Major-General Lewis B. Hershey, director of the Selective Service system, who is coming from Washington, D.C., especially for the event. Anaheim will be represented at the two-day session by Chamber of Commerce Secretary John M. Johnston, and President A. C. Riutcel is planning to attend some if not all the sessions. Present indications are that other local civic leaders will be in attendance. Preston Hotchkiss of Los Angeles, president of the state organization, has issued invitation to various distinguished men to be present and take take in the conference. As a result there will be key men in agriculture, industry, transportation and various allied groups who will work toward pooling efforts of the state's econ- cel is planning to attend some if not all the sessions. Present indications are that other local civic leaders will be in attendance. Preston Hotchkiss of Los Angeles, president of the state organization, has issued invitation to various distinguished men to be present and take take in the conference. As a result there will be key men in agriculture, industry, transportation and various allied groups who will work toward pooling efforts of the state's economic forces toward advancement of the war effort. Problems to be discussed arise out of mobilization of manpower for increased agricultural and industrial production; transportation both of material and workers; financing of the war; protection and development of natural resources as a phase of the war program; maintenance of morale and health among those engaged in war production and many other matters arising out of present world conditions. Major General Hershey will be accompanied from Washington by Joseph B. Eastman, director of the Office of Defense Transportation. The latter will be guest speaker at the luncheon session on the opening day of the conference. He has headed the ODT since January of this year, prior to which he had served as federal coordinator of transportation, a member and more recently, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The address scheduled by General Hershey will feature the luncheon session on Thursday, final day of the conference. He was appointed to the Joint Army and Navy Selective Service committee in 1936 and served as its executive officer until adoption of the Selective Service and Training Act of 1940. He was first named as deputy director and was appointed director in July, 1941. Two Anaheim Men Are on Crew Of Cruiser Boise News of the safe arrival in port of two Anaheim men, Ensign E. Edwin Nutt and Seaman Robert M. Dodge, aboard the U.S.S. light cruiser Boise when it docked last week in Philadelphia, has reached families of the two. The Boise, bearing the proud distinction of having sunk half a 3,659 Gas Ration Books Are Distributed Here "Does school still keep here?" queried a small boy hopefully at one of Anaheim's elementary school buildings last week where automobile owners lined up on three successive afternoons to secure their gas rationing books. Elementary teachers and their superintendent, Melbourne A. Gauer understood the little boy's feelings, for books and classes were purely secondary for exactly half of the school week. According to figures released from Superintendent Gauer's office, 3659 Anaheim car owners received their gas rationing books, with an additional 29 books issued to motorcycle owners. Rationing will become effective on Dec. 1. Rent Information Is Appreciated By Landlords While in theory, the information office on rent control main- Former Gazette Employee Now With Uncle Sam Fred W. Smith, once associated with the Gazette, and a widely known western newspaperman, back on the city editor's desk again, but this time it's Uncle Sam that sets the deadlines. Smith joined the United States Marines last April when a classification for former Marines and older men was opened for enlistment, and was graduated from First Sergeant's school at San Diego in August. His job today is Acting First Sergeant of the Marine Corps detachment based at Treasure Island, San Francisco, and part of his duties include editing copies turned out by half a dozen Marine Corps combat-correspondents trained fighter-reporters, now on the island awaiting transfer to Pacific battlefronts. Smith's entire life has been more or less equally divided between journalism and military affairs. The son of a publisher printer's ink was in his blood, and he attended military school. While still in his 'teens Smith Two Anaheim Men Are on Crew Of Cruiser Boise News of the safe arrival in port of two Anaheim men, Ensign E. Edwin Nutt and Seaman Robert M. Dodge, aboard the U.S.S. light cruiser Boise when it docked last week in Philadelphia, has reached families of the two. The Boise, bearing the proud distinction of having sunk half a dozen Japanese vessels in South Pacific battles of early October, is back in the Philadelphia shipyards for necessary re-conditioning. Ensign Nutt was assigned to the Boise shortly after his graduation in June from U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. He is the son of Harry G. Nutt, Borden Fruit company manager, and Mrs. Nutt, 904 West Broadway. Robert Mills Dodge, a son of the George L. Dodge home, 414 South Vine street, enlisted in the Navy two years ago and has been aboard the Boise ever since as cook, second class. Rent Information Is Appreciated By Landlords While in theory, the information office on rent control maintained at Chamber of Commerce, concluded its duties a week ago, the theory is denied by the fact For Secretary John M. Johnston and his staff have continued to give assistance all week to those who come in for registration of properties. More than 3000 forms were sent in to the main office in Los Angeles before the close of last week, Johnston said. It has been necessary to emphasize to local patrons, that no rent adjustments are made here and that such matters can be settled only in the Santa Ana or Los Angeles offices. FLASHES FROM THE WAR FRONTS AFRICA—Rommel is on the run and hotly pursued. The Germans are likely to get a taste of Dunkirk before they shake the dust of Africa from their heels. It seems that the Allies will soon be in full control of the Mediterranean’s southern coast line, which will give excellent bases for operations against Italy. Apparently a cleverly planned and beautifully executed maneuver, the African campaign is moving with swift sure strokes and close cooperation between American and British forces. STALINGRAD—With pressure removed by Hitler's African necessity, the redoubtable Russians sprung a two-pronged offensive that trapped a large number of Germans and the present indications are that the seige of Stalingrad has turned into a disaster for the Nazis. Hitler now finds himself hard-pressed on two important fronts. SOLOMONS—An important naval victory here by the U.S. fleet is giving the hardy Marines a breathing spell. The Japs have suffered heavy sea losses, although much of Guadalcanal is still in the hands of their land forces. NEW GUINEA—MacArthur’s men are steadily pushing the Japs through the jungle. The enemy is sustaining heavy losses. Jap seashore strongholds are now threatened in what seems to be a well-planned, well-supported Allied thrust. Big Yam Has Placentia Rival Remember that big 11 pound 12 ounce Porto Rico yam we told you about recently? The one grown by Edwin Daly of North Janss street and on display at C Mazza’s Anaheim Fish Market are 244 East Center street? When Mrs. George Muir over Placentia way, read about the yam in the Gazette, she hunted up one grown in her Victory Garden on Richfield road, according to the Placentia Courier, and found that it weighed an even 13 pounds even after it had dried cut! She gets the prize and will be priviled to turn her Sugar Stamp No. 27 in for a pound of coffee and time after Saturday. AHEIM GAZET The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1942 We are thankful for this Thanksgiving Our War-time Thanksgiving Day Perhaps Thanksgiving hasn't quite the heart-warming qualities of Christmas, which is almost a universal holiday and is founded upon all that religion and faith hold most dear. But because it is so essentially an American holiday, it certainly takes second place in the hearts and affections of us all. This Thanksgiving, 1942, is our first War Thanksgiving for many years. Because of that fact we do not approach it with the gayety of other years. Too many homes have seen their beloved sons march bravely away in answer to their country's call. With those start with coffee. Aren't we all glad that the rationing of a cup a day didn't begin until after Thanksgiving? At least we had the satisfaction of having all the amber brew that we wished to cap our holiday feasting, from breakfast right through the turkey dinner itself, to late supper on cold fowl and left-over salads. Anaheim store employees are grateful too, for a day of rest and relaxation. For not a business house in the city but what stood ready to join in the prevailing celebration by announcing closed doors all day. This applied to restaurants and cafes, and while per- Christmas Parcels Must Be In Mails By December 5 “Do your Christmas mailing early” was the advice offered today by Postmaster Louis Hoskins, who passed on to Anaheim the information regarding holiday mails, just released from the office of postmaster general. The bulk of the Christmas mail must be in the nation’s post office by the first of December if deliveries on time are to be assured, according to these statements. Wartime demands on both postal and transportation systems are the heaviest in history and this, coupled with what is anticipated as being a record volume of Christmas mailings, will require correspondingly earlier mailing dates. “Railway and air lines are burdened with vitally important war materials,” stated the communication received by the local office. “In view of this fact it will be impossible to handle Christmas mailings as rapidly as in normal times. If the bulk of parcels and greeting cards are held back until the usual time—the period of about December 15 to 23—they certainly cannot be distributed in time, and thousands upon all that religion and faith hold most dear. But because it is so essentially an American holiday, it certainly takes second place in the hearts and affections of us all. This Thanksgiving, 1942, is our first War Thanksgiving for many years. Because of that fact we do not approach it with the gayety of other years. Too many homes have seen their beloved sons march bravely away in answer to their country’s call. With those vacant places around the family board, it is difficult to be happy, although we can still be thankful. We can be thankful that our American youth is so courageous. That it will battle with its last ounce of strength to protect and save all that the American home stands for. Even though we exert the privilege of criticizing our leaders, we are thankful both for that privilege and for the fact that we have real leaders in every sense of the word. But let us come down to the smaller things—the little things that we are thankful for right here in our Anaheim homes. Let’s Staggered Hours System Will Not Affect This City That stores and retail establishments in Anaheim will not be affected by the staggered opening and closing hours ordered by Southern California War Transportation Council, was the cheering news revealed today by John M. Johnston, Chamber of Commerce secretary. Johnston and Robert Hays, secretary of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, appeared Monday Lieut. Ferrell Now In Foreign Ferry Command Anaheim friends have followed with interest, the U.S. career of their “Flying Pharmanist,” Lieut. Leslie I. Ferrell, who now stationed at Nashville, was a member of the foreign ferrying command of the Army Forces. Former manager of the M.Drug store at 100 West Street, Lieut. Ferrell after 26 years in that post, became involved with the nation’s flying fleet. He served as instructor at Seaford Army Flying Field at Vero Beach from last January until the first June when he was transferring to the Army Air Forces Ferry Command at Long Beach. Receiving his commission July, Lieut. Ferrell was immediately transferred to the ferrying command. Office this command pilot the big through all the airways on world, with Africa, China, Russia, England, Australia and such untaint battle fronts as their detritions. Anaheim is proud of her being Pharmacist,” but there is equal pride in the good service that Lieut. Ferrell left at Loveland For in his absence, his wife, Hildred Ferrell, has stepped his managerial shoes, andDUCTS the business affairs of McCoy Drug store with common capability. Yam Has Santa Rival Member that big 11 pound Porto Rico yam we told about recently? The one by Edwin Daly of North Street and on display at C. Anaheim Fish Market at the Center street? Mrs. George Muir over a way, read about the Gazette, she hunted up town in her Victory Garden field road, according to the Courier, and found that need an even 13 pounds, ever it had dried cut! She is prize and will be privi-turn her Sugar Stamp No. or a pound of coffee any other Saturday. NO SOUP BONES No bone or waste takes up valuable shipping space when meat is shipped to the U. S. Army. All meat is now shipped boneless and packed so compactly that it saves 60 per cent of the space used in the first World War. That stores and retail establishments in Anaheim will not be affected by the staggered opening and closing hours ordered by Southern California War Transportation Council, was the cheering news revealed today by John M. Johnston, Chamber of Commerce secretary. Johnston and Robert Hays, secretary of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, appeared Monday at a hearing before the council held in Los Angeles, to present the case of Anaheim and Santa Ana areas. Under the original order as it affects the Southland, local merchants would have been compelled to open their stores at 9:30 a.m. and close them at 6 p.m. As a result of the Monday hearing, they may continue their present hours. Of equal importance is the fact that the general transportation set up in the Southland will not affect Orange county areas, since the main transportation system is the local bus line. Assurance was given that any peak which developed, might be handled satisfactorily. In the event that this proved impossible however, the staggered hours plan would go into immediate effect. Barber Business Changes Hands In preparation for his induction into the army Tuesday of this week, Floyd Rich, operator of the Drive-In Barber shop at 400 North Los Angeles street, disposed of his business last week to Virgil Isbell. Sale of the business gave Rich a few days' vacation before embarking upon his new military career. Isbell, the new owner, was formerly employed in the Babcock Barber shop, 318 West Center street. Anaheim is proud of her being Pharmacist," but there is equal pride in the good service that Lieut. Ferrell left at For in his absence, his wife, Hildred Ferrell, has stepped his managerial shoes, and ducts the business affairs of McCoy Drug store with com- Farmers Are Ask To Continue Salvage of Metals A self-explanatory mess which reached the Gazette week from Donald M. Nelson be of direct interest to rank of the Anaheim area, although they have already done year service in contributing to salvage drive. Addressing the Gazette, N. wired: "The government is asking the American farmer to cate the remaining weeks 1942 to an intensified search. Steel mills need heavy scrap and the farms one of the best sources of type of metal. "We need your further help in this farm drive, and in all our salvage committees to continue this effort throughout next few weeks. "All salvage committees being instructed to continue make available to the farmers their transportation facility and man power, and to co-ordinate with you in every possible way. The nation is looking for the American farmer. I am with your help, he will do through." ZETTE s 73rd Year Thanksgiving Season Suggests That We Count Our Blessings VEMBER 26, 1942 NUMBER 9 Anaheim Churches Join In Service For Thanksgiving Mindful of the request of the President of the United States that the nation should set aside Thanksgiving Day for the remembrance of God's blessings and an expression of gratitude and awareness of mutual dependence upon Him from whom all blessings flow, Anaheim churches joined Thursday in a deeply reverent service held in Salem Evangelical church under auspices of the Ministerial Union. The hour's service, beginning at 10 a.m. was under general direction of the Rev. Earl R. Berg, pastor of Calvary Baptist church and chairman of the Union's public worship committee. The Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, addressed the large congregation on the subject of "Thank God — and Repent." "Gratitude is natural to the human heart," he declared, as he described Thanksgiving as this country's most deeply religious festival. Unlike Christmas, which even with all its scared signific- Varied phases of the Japanese question came up for round table discussion Monday at the luncheon program of Rotary club, under chairmanship of Lee C. Deming. Dr. Herbert A. Johnston opened the discussion with a thoughtful talk on religious and economic aspects of the situation. One of the points which he brought out was that while the United States has always been a peace-loving nation with many pacifist groups prior to Pearl Harbor, that attack so thoroughly aroused the nation that everyone has reached the realization that it is now necessary to fight this war in order to "Win the Peace." He also pointed out the missionary spirit actuating the nation's churches, but expressed doubt as to whether the Japanese people could be converted to true Christianity as it is experienced here. Turning to the economic angle, Dr. Johnston questioned as to whether the islands of Japan were large enough to produce the foods or to accommodate the present population and the future one, if deportation from the United States is decided upon after the war. Thomas L. McFadden discussed the legal side of the question of deportation, pointing out that under our present laws, all American-born Japanese are American citizens. He expressed his belief that even the U.S. supreme court would find it difficult if not impossible, to effect a change in our laws removing that citizenship. Discussing other phases were D. W. Kelsey, Dr. E. N. Kersten, Aksel Oas, Dr. L. A. Burrows and Chairman Deming. The latter closed the program by relating incidents he encountered with Japanese in Civilian Defense work just prior to and at the time of their departure for concentration camps. Farmers Reminded Registration Ends Next Monday If there are any farmers in the Anaheim area who have not yet filled out their farm registration papers, they are reminded that next Monday is the final day for such registration, which is required by the government. The latest federal census showed that there are approximately The Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, addressed the large congregation on the subject of "Thank God — and Repent." "Gratitude is natural to the human heart," he declared, as he described Thanksgiving as this country's most deeply religious festival. Unlike Christmas, which even with all its scared significance, has been commercialized, and Fourth of July, now more political than patriotic, Thanksgiving is a holiday which he declared, strikes deep into our emotions. After citing our gifts deserving of gratitude, Nature's prodigality, home ties, friendships, etc., he turned to repentance as the "Royal road to thankfulness," pointing out our sins of omission and the need of repentance for selfishness, indifference and similar faults, before it is possible to savor the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Other features of the service included after an organ prelude, the call to worship issued by the Rev. Bergen Birdsall of Free Methodist church; appropriate Scripture passages read by the Rev. Mr. Fisher of Foursquare church; the President's Thanksgiving Proclamation read by the Rev. A. L. Horn of the host church; Thanksgiving prayer by the Rev. Stanley Frederick George, First Presbyterian church; Offertory prayer by the Rev. H. G. Dymmel, Bethel Baptist church, and special music. In addition to congregational singing of appropriate hymns, the Salem Evangelical choir sang "Holy Art Thou" as the invocation anthem, and "Break Forth Into Joy," the Thanksgiving anthem. Russian Speaker Appears Before Peace Officers Orange County Peace Officers' association, of which Anaheim's city police are a part as all the varied branches of the county constabulary, had the privilege of hearing George Rony, Russia-born author, lecturer and motion picture director, at Monday night's meeting in Saugus school Santa Farmers Are Asked to Continue Salvage of Metals The government is asking the American farmer to dedicate the remaining weeks of 1942 to an intensified scrap plant. Steel mills need more heavy scrap and the farms are one of the best sources of this type of metal. We need your further help in this farm drive, and in aiding our salvage committees to continue this effort throughout the next few weeks. All salvage committees are being instructed to continue to make available to the farmer all their transportation facilities and man power, and to cooperate with you in every possible way. The nation is looking to the American farmer. I am sure, with your help, he will come through." Farmers Reminded Registration Ends Next Monday If there are any farmers in the Anaheim area who have not yet filled out their farm registration papers, they are reminded that next Monday is the final day for such registration, which is required by the government. The latest federal census showed that there are approximately 6,000 farms in Orange county, and all these owners have been asked to register for the 1943 Food for Freedom program which got under way last Wednesday to continue until November 30. "Farm registration is essential to the war effort in agricultural production" declared Farm Advisor Harold Wahlberg. "It will be the basis for learning what crop supplies will be available for military, lend lease and civilian markets." Registration was assigned to the farm advisor office, Room 218, Ramona building, Fifth and Sycamore streets, Santa Ana by Orange County War board. Orchard operators may file their registration questionnaires by mail. Critical crops for 1943 plantings include carrots, green lima and snap beans, onions and flax, with continued production wanted on peas, cabbage, tomatoes, beets and spinach. Less acreage is advised on lettuce, celery, green peppers, cauliflower, eggplant, asparagus, cucumbers and the melons, both watermelons and canteloupes. Life of a Dollar Bill! A dollar can be "stretched" by shrewd buying. But as far as Uncle Sam is concerned, its life can't be lengthened much. The Treasury Department reports that the average life of a dollar bill is just nine months—and then it has to be replaced. Appears Before Peace Officers Orange County Peace Officers' association, of which Anaheim's city police are a part as all the varied branches of the county constabulary, had the privilege of hearing George Rony, Russia-born author, lecturer and motion picture director, at Monday night's meeting in Spurgeon school, Santa Ana. It was one of the most dynamic and forecful talks which the association has heard, as the speaker described conditions in war-torn Europe, as he had witnessed and experienced them personally. He especially commended this government for its prompt action in regard to enemy aliens, and praised the work of local officers in aiding in the Japanese evacuation—a move which he felt was as well organized as it was necessary. Fifth column activities caused the downfall of France, he declared and described scenes behind the supposedly impregnable Maginot Line. He spoke of the part that Russia is playing in the war and asserted that Russia's constitution grants full religious freedom among other things which the Americans have been taught were forbidden. "Communism as a factor of Russian national life no longer exists," he declared, asserting that the Karl Marx theories had been tested and discarded, and that Russia's constitution is strikingly similar to that of the United States. Rony's whole life has been devoted to efforts to come to the United States, and he has already taken out citizenship papers and presented himself for enlistment in the United States Army. He was introduced by Sheriff Jesse L. Elliott in the absence of the association president, Police Chief Don Blossom of Huntington Beach.