anaheim-gazette 1942-12-03

If You Buy Bonds You are Buying Victory! ANAHEIM MERCHANTS PREP Fatal Shooting Is Sequel To Domestic Strife Domestic tragedy struck Anaheim this week, and as a result one man, Joseph Howard Patterson, 40, lies dead and his brother-in-law Earl E. Forbes, 33, is being held in Orange County General hospital pending investigation as his slayer. The tragedy occurred Monday morning, when according to reports made by investigating officers, Patterson was shot by Forbes with a 12-gauge shotgun after the victim was alleged to have threatened Forbes' life. Patterson and his wife were estranged, and she was making her home with Forbes, her brother, at 410 South Philadelphia street, scene of the shooting. Coroner Earl R. Abbey stated that Mrs. Patterson had started divorce proceedings against her husband who was served with notice of the proceedings late Saturday night. At that time, according to reports, he went to her Uncle Sam Can Use Those Old Stockings Dear lady, stay your careless hand! Don't toss aside that ragged stocking! Today when war stalks through the land we find that such a waste is shocking. We'll grant that in those days gone past no single thing could make you madder than hose you fondly hoped would last, should suddenly display a ladder. But Uncle Sammy needs them all, the filmy silk, the airy Nylon, so heap them in those boxes tall as many sox as you can pile on. You'll find the boxes for the hose in S. Q. R. and Penney doorways and when each one her gift bestows, she's helped her land in many more ways. And each can say in whisper low or tell the world in accents louder, "Hurrah! I'm glad those socks could go for bags to hold a soldier's powder!" Parents Will Get Officer C Seldom do the exigencies modern warfare preparation make it possible for parents to attend graduation ceremonies for their sons in two branches of the country's military service. But that unusual experience was store for Mr. and Mrs. T. Earwood, 1204 West Centr Street, when they departed train last Friday morning for the east. The first of these graduations was to occur yesterday, December 2, when their younger son, Thomas Earle Woodward, was commissioned as an Ensign when he graduated with the largest group Naval Reserve officers ever to sworn in at one time, at the U.S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen school, New York City. After sharing Ensign Woodward's leave and seeing some New York's places of interest Mr. and Mrs. Woodward will co- Committee Will Help Promote Victory Gardens Mrs. A. J. Schutte, chairman of the Home department of Orange County Farm Bureau, represents the Anaheim community on the county-wide Victory Garden committee organized to promote Victory Gardens among all schools, garden clubs and civil organizations of the county. This committee, named at a recent conference held at Farm Bureau headquarters in Orange, includes also John Hayes of the county school department; Mrs. George E. Peterson of Orange, president of Orange County Federated Garden clubs, and W. D. Miller, manager of the Orange County Production Credit association. More than 75 representative club and school leaders attended the conference and adopted a number of recommendations dealing with various phases of the home production campaign to be launched in every community. Subjects dealt with included the use of vacant lots, school grounds and yard space for such gardens; water rates, good seed, backyard poultry and rabbit raising and city ordinances governing the same; methods of home food production, and the exchange of surplus foods as a good neighbor policy. One recommendation dealt with local Victory Garden shows as a means of stimulating interest in the project, so indications are that each community will substitute such shows for the hobby and flower shows which have always been popular. Groups or individuals who might be willing to assume leadership may secure copies of all the recommendations from the Agricultural Extension service, Ramona building, Santa Ana. Appreciation Day The first of these graduations was to occur yesterday, December 2, when their younger son, Thomas as Earle Woodward, was commissioned as an Ensign when he graduated with the largest group of Naval Reserve officers ever to sworn in at one time, at the U.S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen school, New York City. After sharing Ensign Woodward's leave and seeing some New York's places of interest Mr. and Mrs. Woodward will continue south to Miami, Fla., where the eldest son, Leland Woodward is soon to graduate from Officer Candidate school. Ensign Thomas Earle Woodward completed the intensive four month V-7 training course at the New York USNR Midshipmen school where 1100 new Naval officers made up the record-breaking class. The young men were sworn in by Captain John K. Richards, USN, commanding officer of the school, at impressive ceremonies conducted in Riverside church. The graduation address was delivered by Rear Admiral E. J. Maquardt, commandant of Third Naval District. Following his short leave, Ensign Woodward will report for a active duty, although his new post has not yet been revealed. The New York Midshipmen school is now turning out office at the rate of 10,000 a year, rivaling the Naval Academy at Annapolis as a source of Naval office material. Midshipmen are quartered in three Columbia University dormitories and aboard the training ship, the U.S. Prairie State, moored in the Hudson river. Ensign Woodward is an alumnus of Whittier college, as is his brother, Leland Woodward, who graduation will come at an earlier date. Leland Woodward was enlisted upon his teaching career at a school near Whittier, when he offered himself as an Army listee and was sent to the Office Candidate school at Miami, the same school where Clark Gable trained. This school offers intensive work in drilling, calisthenic military procedure, administration, and all the component elements that make up the exactive life of an Army officer. The young Anaheim student took to his course there, not on the preparation of a college course and a year of teaching, but all a fine athletic record. He was one of Whittier College's baskets. in physical condition to be placed in a common cell, and ordered him removed to the county hospital. District Attorney George Holden has stated that the investigation will determine whether Forbes will be formally charged with the murder of his brother-in-law or if the case will be turned over to the grand jury. Inquest into the death of Patterson was conducted yesterday afternoon in the Hilgenfeld mortuary chapel, and burial was made in the family plot in Fairhaven cemetery. His family listed as his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Patterson, Lindsay; three brothers, E., H. Patterson with the armed forces, L. V. Patterson of Lindsay and Elmer Patterson, Newport Beach, and two sisters, Mrs. Gillie Ann Alvis of Terra Bella, and Mrs. Ettie Belle Baker of Orange. Members of Council Give Attention To Routine Affairs First-of-the-month quietness marked Tuesday night's council meeting in the city hall, where only routine business demanded attention from the members. The only matter involving outlay of city funds was the contract signed with Stevenson Chemical company for the purchase of some 1800 pounds of liquid chlorine for use in the public parks. Councilmen ratified Chief of Police Teed L. Wilder's appointment of Emil E. Blankmeyer, 221 South Olive street, as a deputy city patrolman. They also granted the request of Anaheim post No. 72, American Legion, made through Adjutant Liebhart, for concessions at La Palma park during the spring training season of the St. Louis Browns. Appreciation Day To Be Lapsed For the Duration Goodbye Merchants' Appreciation Day for the duration. Today was to bring the final award of Appreciation Day gifts to possible lucky shoppers in Anaheim's stores during the past few weeks, because merchants still participating in the weekly event, here decided to abandon the plan until more favorable conditions come after the war. A meeting of the merchants was called Tuesday night in Chamber of Commerce building, for discussion of the plan. It was agreed that gas rationing climaxing the various discouraging features arising out of war conditions, made it difficult for shoppers to attend the drawings. They will be discontinued after today, according to C. of C. Secretary John M. Johnston. However, merchants expressed interest in reviving the plan after the war. Buena Park Man Loses Ration Book Probably it was an unsought, unwanted distinction, but E. T. Marcotte of Buena Park seems to have it. At least he is the first man in this area to report to Anaheim police station the loss of his A ration book, No. F 726939. Final Rites Held For Mrs. Tremblay Wednesday Recitation of the Holy Rosary for the late Mrs. Winifred Tremblay, 408 South East street, took place Tuesday evening in the Backs, Campbell and Kaulba chapel. Mass was held Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Bonifac church, followed by interment in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Mrs. Tremblay,. 67, died Sunday at her home, after 22 years residence in this city. Her passing was mourned by her husband Charles J. Tremblay; two sons Jack Dillion of Pasadena and Charles Tremblay Jr., and daughter Miss Mayme Dillion this city; a grandson, Pat Dillon of Pasadena, and one sister, Mr. Bessie Wagner of Roseville. ANAHEIM GAZETTE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1942 IS PREPARED TO AID EVERYONE IN Parents Will See Two Sons Get Officer Commissions Ensign Woodward Dr. Ulvestad Is Called By Death In Chicago Home Arrival of a telegram Monday apprised Mrs. Theodore B. Kuchel, 547 South Lemon street, of the sad news of the passing that morning in Chicago, Ill., of her father, Dr. O. M. Ulvestad, long a prominent figure in that city's dental circles. Mrs. Kuchel left immediately to join her mother, Mrs. Ulvestad, in the family home and to remain until after funeral services which were to be held this afternoon. Born 71 years ago in Medelia, Minn., Dr. Ulvestad was on of a family of seven sons and two daughters. Of the sons, all but one adopted the dental profession. Dr. Ulvestad had his professional education at the Dental College of Northwestern University, Evanson, Ill., and upon graduation in 1902, established his practise in Chicago where he has continued to practise through the succeeding years. He had a serious illness a dozen years ago, and since that time has Possibility Looms That City May Get Some Building Possibility that building restrictions which have cut him's building program minimum, may be sufficient that the city might able to build at least two three new homes, were today by John M. John Chamber of Commerce tary, in a communication W. G. Bingham, FHA director, Los Angeles. The letter pointed out applications involving 36 in the Santa Ana Defense (of which this community part) had been returned to applicants. This means the units are now available preference rating in conance with War House Construction. Ten of these will be in the for sale classion, according to the letter the remaining 26 in the for classification. While the majority of units may be demanded in Ana and its vicinity, the remains according to Job La Habran Named President of MOD Directorate When members of the board of directors of Mutual Orange Distributors held an organization meeting immediately after the annual meeting of the stockholders held recently in Redlands, they named R. A. Wheatley of La Habra as president of the board. Other officers named were J. G. Zorn of Claremont, vice-president, and A. B. Cowgill of Redlands, secretary. J. A. Baker, Anaheim; John W. Crill, Garden Grove; G. W. Struck, Orange; J. A. Porter, Olive; J. L. Seppi, Whittier, were other well known citrus men of this area named to the board of directors, with representatives also from Orange Cove, Oxnard, Redlands, Woodlake and Escondido. In his annual report, Bruce McDaniel announced that the directors had set the refund at five cents a packed box, the largest refund in the cooperative's history. The total cost of all operations, including selling, advertising, brokerage, traffic department and personnel salaries, was 8.9 cents per packed box lower than ever before in the history of the organization. In a report by J. A. Steward, sales manager, it was announced that 76.1 percent of the cars were sold at their original destinations and that only 1.2 percent of the fruit was sold at auction. Bank Staff Will Share in Bonus Staff members of the Anaheim Branch, Bank of America, will share in a Christmas bonus again Minn., Dr. Ulvestad was on of a family of seven sons and two daughters. Of the sons, all but one adopted the dental profession. Dr. Ulvestad had his professional education at the Dental College of Northwestern University, Evanson, Ill., and upon graduation in 1902, established his practise in Chicago where he has continued to practise through the succeeding years. He had a serious illness a dozen years ago, and since that time has had recurring heart attacks, so that his family had a certain amount of preparation for his passing although his poor health never interfered with his professional duties. He is survived by Mrs. Ulvestad and their son, Lester Ulvestad of Chicago, and two daughters, Mrs. Gene Kuchel of this city and Mrs. Irene A pp of Oak Park, Ill. There are also five grandchildren, including with the little Misses Dorothy Gene and Elaine Kuchel of this city, the two young sons and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kropp. Mrs. Kuchel was fortunate in having visited in her parents' home twice within the past year, so has the satisfaction of having been with her father recently even though his passing came too suddenly for her to reach him before the end. She will remain with her mother for a short time, but is expected to return home before the holidays. In the meantime Mrs. Henry Kuchel is staying with er son and the two young daughters of the home. Death Summons Native Californian When death came early Sunday morning in an Orange hospital to Jesse E. Taylor of 414 West Cypress street, it removed a native son of California. For he was born 83 years ago in San Bernardino, and had been an Anaheim resident for the past 18 years. Had Mr. Taylor lived until the 26th of this month, it would have been the privilege of him and his wife to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of their marriage on December 26, 1879. Funeral services under direction of the Hilgenfeld Mortuary, were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of Melrose Abbey mausoleum by the Rev. H. E. Fisher, pastor of Anaheim Four Square church. Mr. Taylor is survived by a part) had been returned applicants. This means that units are now available preference rating in connection with War House Construction. Ten of these will be in the for sale classification, according to the letter the remaining 26 in the four classification. While the majority of units may be demanded in Ana and its vicinity, the remains according to Job that Anaheim may be able secure a few buildings, at... Bank Staff Will Share in Bonus Staff members of the Anaheim Branch, Bank of America, will share in a Christmas bonus again this year, when the sum of approximately $600,000 will be distributed among the 9,000 staff members of the Bank of America in all parts of California. The bonus was voted at a recent meeting of the bank's directorate upon recommendation by President L. M. Giannini. He reported that teamwork throughout the year had made it possible for the bank to meet abnormal problems created by war conditions and the enlistment in the armed forces of 2,285 experienced bank employees. This latest bonus will bring the year's total bonus to the staff to almost $1,250,000, or approximately 90 per cent of a month's salary to the average employee. Red Cross Seals Are Distributed "The biggest mailing of our year" is the manner in which Dr. Robert Burns McAulay of Orange, characterized the distribution of Red Cross Tuberculosis Christmas seals, hundreds of folders of which reached Anaheim patrons this week. Money derived from the sale of seals by mail is the only support of the work of the tuberculosis association in this community. Mrs. Homer G. Ames is sales chairman for the Anaheim area. Had Mr. Taylor lived until the 26th of this month, it would have been the privilege of him and his wife to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of their marriage on December 26, 1879. Funeral services under direction of the Hilgenfeld Mortuary, were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of Melrose Abbey mausoleum by the Rev. H. E. Fisher, pastor of Anaheim Four Square church. Mr. Taylor is survived by a large family including with his wife, Mrs. Mary Ellen Taylor of the home, six daughter, four sons, 26 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Two daughters and two sons live in this vicinity, Mrs. Mary Chambers of Fullerton, Mrs. Dorothy Dutton, Ellis and Claude Taylor of this city, although Claude Taylor is now with the armed forces. Other dauhters and sons were Mrs. Jennie Brisco, Utah; Mrs. Zina Elmore, Illinois; Mrs. Manilla Stearman of Redding; Mrs. Clara McMillan, Long Beach; Frank Taylor, Ontario and Clyde Taylor, Los Angeles. Welcomes Grandson Mrs. Charles E. Irvin, Jr., and her baby son, Charles Earl Irvin III, returned Saturday from Fullerton General hospital, where the little seven-pound lad made his arrival on November 18, and are remaining for the present, with the baby's proud grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Irvin, 500 North Clementine street. Lieut. Charles E. Irvin Jr., who is stationed at Camp Lockett, near San Diego, has returned to his duties after a week's furlough which gave him opportunity to be here to greet the arrival of his son. Mrs. Irvin and little Charles Earl III will join him at an early date. 19-Year-Olds Will Start Monday on First Examination From the long row of cabinets in charge of Clerk Peck at the city hall office Anaheim Selective Service No. 173, will come the name this community's first group year-old selectees who on Monday at 7 o'clock, will take preliminary examinations in city hall. So far it has not been low how many names will be called this first examination. But same procedure will be maintained for the new selectees as has followed during the past months for their predecessors entering armed service. Yesterday morning 38 m.m. the Anaheim area went into Angeles for their physical examinations, and 36 men were in Tuesday. Results of these examinations will not be known the first of next week. ZETTE as 73rd Year "Praise the Lord"... Buy Ammunition With War Bonds SEEMBER 3, 1942 NUMBER 10 ONE IN "MERRY CHRISTMAS" Possibility Looms that City May Get Some Building. The letter pointed out that applications involving 36 units in the Santa Ana Defense area of which this community is a part) had been returned to the applicants. This means that 36 units are now available for reference rating in conformance with War Housing construction. Ten of these units will be in the for sale classification, according to the letter, and the remaining 26 in the for rent classification. While the majority of the units may be demanded in Santa Ana and its vicinity, the fact remains according to Johnson. Early Gift Shopping Is Advocated With Christmas Drawing So Near It has been used so often, that little nudge to the memory of "Do your Christmas shopping early," that it almost lost its significance in the past few years. But not this year. Early shopping is almost a necessity when one considers the distances that many gift packages have to travel, the overcrowded conditions of the mails, and the limited supplies from which marchants can replace the goods that move from their counters and shelves. In former years, the last 24 hours before the dawn of Christmas day was a nightmare to shoppers, to harassed clerks, and most of all to the postoffice staffs. Too many of us unthoughtedly left our gift buying until the last possible moment. This year brought conditions that make it necessary to change our careless ways. Railroads that once could transport the mails with scant delay, now must give first service to the munitions of war. Shortage in manpower means that merchants will be unable to secure much extra help to handle any last minute rush of shoppers. Tire and gasoline rationing combine to make it impossible for packages to be delivered. Annual Gift Hunt Coming Soon For School Children With their minds still glowing with memories of last year's successful Christmas gift hunt planned for children of the elementary school district, the city of Anaheim and its merchants are preparing for the second annual event, to be held Friday and Saturday, December 11 and 12. Last year when the hunt was inaugurated, it celebrated the gala opening of the holiday season. Fire Inspection Data Needed By January 31, 1943 With Anaheim motorists swinging into the nation-wide process of gasoline rationers, the question arises as to the steps to be taken in car and tire inspection which is a part of the county's rubber conservation plan. This first inspection must be completed by January 31, 1943, and details of tire inspection which must follow every four months include: - Check of ration book and inspection record. - Listing of serial numbers of tires on car. - Check for correct air pressure in each tire. - Recording of speedometer reading on the tire inspection record. - Check for bent rims and out-of-real wheels. - Check for cuts and breaks in tire sidewalls or treads. - Check general condition of tires for cuts, breaks and evidence of wear from badly aligned wheels, camber malalignment, and excessive wear of kingpins, bushes and wheel bearings. - Obtain information from ever as to whether any tire has been injured inside, and not reared. When tires pass this visual inspection, the inspector signs the inspection record and the car may continue in operation. The fee charged for this inspection service may not exceed 25 cents for each passenger vehicle except in such cases where a removal of tires is necessary. If possible serious tire conditions are revealed by this visual inspection, that make it necessary to change our careless ways. Railroads that once could transport the mails with scant delay, now must give first service to the munitions of war. Shortage in manpower means that merchants will be unable to secure much extra help to handle any last minute rush of shoppers. Tire and gasoline rationing combine to make it impossible for packages to be delivered in the way to which we were once accustomed. All these things add together to give one answer—that familiar one of "Do your Christmas shopping early." But there is a little footnote to be added. Do it at home! Anaheim merchants have quantities of beautiful things from which to select your gifts. They have purchased wisely and well, just so their home people might be able to choose the gifts considered most appropriate for everyone. Gifts for Mother and for Dad; for the Nearest and Dearest and for the Littlest and Cunningest. Gifts for girls and boys from kindergarten to post graduates in the School of Experience. And with early buying, you will be privileged to select the best and the most attractive from these stores of gifts, before the choice is narrowed by shoppers more alert than you. And by doing so, you will remove an intolerable burden from the clerks, from the postoffice, and from yourself, and can approach the Holy Day with a serenity arising from having done your patriotic duty. In this issue of the Gazette, the discriminating shopper will be given a glimpse of some of the things which may be found in our local stores. Readers will no doubt find it interesting to know that the Christmas special edition was made possible by the use of off-set printing, the newest development of the printing art. The type was set by the customary use of linotype machines, but reproduction was all on the off-set press which is a part of the Gazette's new equipment, the only thing of its kind in Orange county. More Anaheimers Join U.S. Navy Anaheim men continue to show their preference for the U. S. Navy and two new enlistees were... More Anaheimers Join U.S. Navy Anaheim men continue to show their preference for the U.S. Navy, and two new enlistees were recorded last week at the recruiting office maintained each Monday and Tuesday in Chamber of Commerce building, with USN Machinist C. E. Ristine in charge. E. J. Hopkins and Arthur D. Narath were the latest Naval recruits, and both have been sent on for their preliminary weeks at Naval bases. They were among a group of 16 enlistees from different sections of Orange county, with Santa Ana topping the list this time with seven men. Fredrick J. Howard of Fullerton and Edwin H. Troutman of Garden Grove were among the enlistees, with others' from Midway City Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Orange. Flying Inspector Enlists in Navy Having enlisted in the U.S. Navy a fortnight ago, Marvin Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Webb, 915 North Dickel street, is now stationed at San Diego. He relinquished a responsible position as flying inspector at the Douglas plant, Long Beach, to enlist for Naval service. Mrs. Marvin Webb, the former Dorothy Gross, plans to remain with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Gross, 291 North Harwood street, Orange, until her husband receives his assignment to duty. Bank of America has generously donated one of the $25 war bonds, and it is possible that other public spirited institutions or individuals will assist in the gifts. But regardless of individual donations to the cause, four major prizes will be awarded youthful holders of four winning tickets. The drawing will be in charge of H. E. W. Barnes, who presided at last year's event. In the event that any gifts from the previous day's treasure hunt remain unclaimed, these too will be turned over to the final day's committee to be numbered and awarded holders of tickets drawn. Indigent Relief Drops in County Declaring that war manpower demands are directly reflected in the decline of the number of persons dependent upon county aid, California Taxpayers' association reports that indigent relief in Orange county is steadily lessening. October figures have been released by the association, showing that 206 persons required this type of aid, as compared with 239 in September. In January, the total was 606 persons, with the sum of $5,787 paid to county indigents. This sum declined to $2,790 in September, and to $2,647 in October, latest month for which figures were available. These figures indicate the situation prevailing throughout the state. People receiving county indigent aid in October numbered approximately half of those on the rolls for the first month of the year. Falling off in all types of relief dependents was general, although not so pronounced as in indigent relief. Included were needy aged persons, dependent blind and dependent children.