anaheim-gazette 1943-01-14

City’s Historic Fire Bell May Sometime Ring Again Few members of Anaheim’s younger generation — those lads now answering the call to Uncle Sam’s service, and the pretty sweethearts they will leave behind them — have ever heard the clanging note of the Anaheim fire bell. Few of them are even aware that such a bell still is in existence, and that it has a long and interesting history. But Mrs. Henry Kuchel discovered in the files of the Gazette, the following article appearing almost exactly half a century ago, and which tells some of the history of the bell. January 17, 1893: THE FIRE BELL The city fire bell has been moved from the tower on Hermine street where it has hung for many years, to the tower in the new city hall. The bell has quite a history and itself once figured in a fire that consumed several buildings together with the tower supporting it. It was cast in San Francisco in 1870 and was placed in position in the tower of the engine house situated on Chartres street, near where the residence of Dr. Bullard now stands, in the latter part of that year. Here it remained for over six years, ringing out the LA Baseball Club Will Train In La Palma Park. Once again La Palma park will resound to the yells of excited baseball fans. Once again will Anaheim ears ring with the exciting crack of seasoned oak against sturdy cowhide. The Los Angeles Baseball club is coming to this city for its spring training season. Negotiations have been under way ever since it was learned that the St. Louis Browns were compelled to cancel their plans for spring training in Anaheim, because of travel restrictions created by the war situation. Just a week ago today, officials of the Los Angeles club conferred in this city with Mayor Charles A. Pearson, Park Superintendent Rudolph Boysen and city councilmen, with regard to the club choosing this city for its spring training. Tuesday night at the city council meeting Mayor Pearson presented the formal agreement with the club, duly signed by himself as mayor, Clarence Rowland, president of the ball club, and attested by City Clerk Charles A. Griffith. The city agreed to provide La Palma park and its appurtenances free of all charge, together with a years, to the tower in the new city hall. The bell has quite a history and itself once figured in a fire that consumed several buildings together with the tower supporting it. It was cast in San Francisco in 1870 and was placed in position in the tower of the engine house situated on Chartres street, near where the residence of Dr. Bullard now stands, in the latter part of that year. Here it remained for over six years, ringing out the alarm for some very disastrous fires occurring during that time. In January, 1877, the engine house and its tower were burned in the fire that consumed the Enterprise hall and Gazette buildings. The bell fell to the ground, and its tone has since been impaired. Some time later it was moved to the roof of the brick annex of the Planters hotel whence it was transferred some years ago to the city lot on Hermine street which it has just vacated. The bell weighs some 350 pounds and in the early days was used considerably to ring out the people for county division meetings. It was the first bell ever put up in Los Angeles county, the citizens of the Angelic City giving a fire alarm in those days by firing revolvers. Everybody carried a revolver then. The bell had been taken down (Continued on Page 8) Valley Baptists Meet Tomorrow For Convocation When Santa Ana Valley Baptists' association convenes tomorrow in First Baptist church, Santa Ana, the Rev. Earl R. Berg, pastor of Calvary Baptist church of this city, will have prominent part in opening exercises at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Harry Evan Owings, pastor of the host church; and Rev. Mr. Berg will bring the scripture message and prayer after which a group of speakers composed of church leaders of national renown, will be featured on the program. Numbered among these leaders will be the Rev. Paul H. Conrad of New York City, executive secretary of the World Emergency fund and leader of the group; the Kenneth B. Rigby is turning the session over to presentation of awards to the 80 or more patriotic Anaheim men and women who have functioned on the city Air Raid Warning service. Glen Peck, a past commander of the post and chief observer in the warning service, will be chairman for the occasion, and every member of the service who has 100 or more hours of watching to his or her credit, will be honored. Officers from March Field will be special guests and will make the awards. The program also will include motion pictures of the warning service in England where it originated. In this city, volunteer workers cooperate with Chief Observer Glen Peck and his assistant observers, Clair Liebhart, David Proud, E. C. Westenkuehler, Gordon Handsfield, Henry W. Baxter and Milton Kohne, one for each day in the week. While the Legion post has taken the initiative in establishing the service here; watchers are by no means confined to its membership. "We are completely dependent upon civilian aid, and have no words to express our appreciation for the whole-hearted manner in which it has been given," today stated Commander Rigby. The service has functioned without interruption ever since the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Long before that treacherous attack, every post on the Pacific coast had been asked to arrange an experimental set-up in preparation for emergencies. Anaheim post, of which Roy V. Helsing was then commander, had its procedure all mapped out, with flash message forms and telephone installation in readiness for a planned test. That test never developed as expected. Instead it was reality and in the crisis, the post was all in readiness. Under its direction, watchers went on duty that dramatic Sunday afternoon, and have never relaxed in the intervening months. These are the watchers who will be given prominence Monday evening when Legionnaires will try to express appreciation for such full assistance, by singling them out for the awards of merit. Hearing Continued In Stabbing Case At the request of the defense Boysen and city councilmen, with regard to the club choosing this city for its spring training. Tuesday night at the city council meeting Mayor Pearson presented the formal agreement with the club, duly signed by himself as mayor, Clarence Rowland, president of the ball club, and attested by City Clerk Charles A. Griffith. The city agreed to provide La Palma park and its appurtenances free of all charge, together with a maintenance man to care for the field. Equipment of the park includes dressing rooms with hot showers. The sole reservation, to which the club agreed, was that Anaheim post American Legion was to have all concession rights. Players will be housed at the Angelina hotel, and Chef Maynard Glenn of the Elks cafe, has agreed to provide all meals. The training season will probably begin in early March, and will bring more than two score players to this city. Teachers May Have December Tax Pavement Refunded That question which has been puzzling Orange county officials as to the disposition of the five per cent Victory tax deduction from school payrolls, seems to have been automatically answered for the first month's deductions, by announcement from the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Bureau that the U.S. Treasury department's first ruling in the matter had been reversed. This first ruling was to the effect that the tax deduction would apply to December earnings if paychecks were issued on or after January 1. This ruling, according to the Internal Revenue bureau, has been reversed, although County Auditor Leslie Eckel plans to verify the word by direct communication with the Internal Revenue Bureau in Washington. If verified, the reversed ruling will mean restoration of a sum in excess of $9000 to teachers and employees of Orange county schools. Warrants covering these deductions, which represented the Anaheim school districts as well as those from all sections of the county, have been in the hands of County Superintendent Ray Adcorn The Rev. Harry Evan Owings, pastor of the host church; and Rev. Mr. Berg will bring the scripture message and prayer after which a group of speakers composed of church leaders of national renown, will be featured on the program. Numbered among these leaders will be the Rev. Paul H. Conrad of New York City, executive secretary of the World Emergency fund and leader of the group; the Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher, Glendale; Mrs. Howard S. Palmer, president of American Baptist Women's Home Mission society, Dr. Harold Greistwait of Elmira, N.Y. and the Rev. B. I. Anderson, missionary in Assam. The program will continue during an evening session after a 6 o'clock box supper in the church social hall. These convocations are being held in various localities in place of customary state conferences, because of the wartime travel restrictions. High Winds Wreak Some Damage In County Groves High winds of the past week, said to be the hardest experienced in Orange county since 1935, were responsible for considerable damage to citrus and avocado groves, according to Farm Advisor Harold Wahlberg following a survey made in various county localities. This survey was to determine the protection which windbreaks afford such groves, and showed conclusively that groves in open or unprotected areas were the ones that suffered most damage. Many oranges were blown down, and avocados were badly bruised, with the trees showing heavy damage. Hearing Continued In Stabbing Case At the request of the defense attorney, Nick Meyer yesterday's preliminary hearing of murder charges filed by Anaheim police against Adolpho Rangel, 19 and Porfirio Peralta, 20, both of Placentia, was continued until tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, before Police Judge Frank Tausch in Anaheim city court. The two youths are charged with the fatal stabbing on December 19, of Arthur Espinoza, 41, in a street brawl occurring at the rear of a West Center street cafe. Deputy District Attorney S. B. Kaufman is conducting the prosecution. Called for questioning yesterday were William Hove', special investigator for Fullerton Police department; Chief of Police Teed L. Wilder of this city, and Walter Romell, proprietor of the cafe at the rear of which the stabbing is alleged to have occurred. Among evidence expected to be introduced tomorrow afternoon, will be knives allegedly used in the stabbing, and which were sent to a Los Angeles laboratory for chemical analysis. You Never Miss The Water, Till— Let's all sing the old song. The water level in the city wells stood at 121 feet on January 1. This is exactly four feet lower than on the corresponding date a year ago. C. of C. Members Increase Roster Memberships ranging from one to five, have been taken out in Anaheim Chamber of Commerce by Granada Packing plant, Harbeson's, Ardaiz Trucking Co., Jackson Drug Co., N.S.G.W. No. 278, Brown Insurance Co., and Trabant Tailoring shop. AHEIM GAZETTE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year WAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1943 Ball Club Grain Palma Park La Palma park will have yells of excited resumes. Once again will ring with the excitement oak against pine. The Los Angeles area is coming to this spring training season. We have been under fire it was learned that Browns were comacel their plans for going in Anaheim, beel restrictions creatar situation. Just a day, officials of the club conferred in this mayor Charles A. Pearl interintendent Rudolph city councilmen, with the club choosing this spring training. Right at the city council Mayor Pearson pre-ormal agreement with by signed by himself Drence Rowland, presall club, and attested by Charles A. Griffith. Agreed to provide La and its appurtenances large, together with a Gov. Earl Warren Will Launch War Relief Drive Official launching of the United Nations War Relief drive in Southern California will be marked next Monday, January 18, with a luncheon meeting in the Biltmore Bowl when Governor Earl Warren will be the principal speaker. This will be the governor's first public address in Southern California since taking office last week. Attending the luncheon will be representatives of all phases of business and civic activity including city and county officials, industrial executives, church, labor, club and service organization leaders. Funds raised through the six week $1,000,000 drive will be used to help meet the growing needs of civilians in seven war torn Allied countries. Consolidation of the entire 1943 fund raising activities of British, China, Dutch, Fighting French, Greek, Polish and Russian War Relief organizations into the one single United Nations appeal has met with enthusiastic response in all sections of the community, according to Robert L. Smith, general campaign director. Mother Notified Her Son Missing Since Dec. 21st “Missing in action,” perhaps the saddest message that telegraph wires can convey, was the word that last week reached Mrs. Fanny Price, formerly of 755 North Pauline street, but now of Orange. The message was from the War department, and gave only the meager information that Mrs. Price’s son, Lieut. Jack Enochs, pilot of one of the big Army bombers, had been missing in action since December 21. Well known in this city, Lieut. Enochs enlisted in the Army Air Corps on December 10, 1941, immediately after the Pearl Harbor attack. He had been attending Fullerton and Santa Ana business colleges after his graduation from high school in Orange, where the family home was established a few years ago. His training was gained at various fields, including Minter Field in California, and Montham-Davis Field in Arizona. Completion of his year’s flight training made him available for overseas service, to which he was assigned at Miami Beach, Fla. Lieut. Enochs had visited his mother and other relatives in late “Victory House MOBILE UNION (left) and Pat Hawkins will sell it visits here. The “Victory House the United States Treasury Department amplifier system, Hammond organ” Mobile “Victor Assist In War “Victory Day” to be observed from today, January 21, is being held with a record for war bond a will point with pride in later Many Civic Matters Are Considered By Council Members Released from military service because of the new rulings on age limits and men with families, Dillard O. Wilkirson is once again in the familiar uniform of the Anaheim Police department instead of Uncle Sam's khaki. Wilkirson resumed his duties as patrolman Sunday night, and formal announcement of his reappointment was made by Police Chief Teed L. Wilder at Tuesday night's meeting of the city council. Routine matters considered by council members dealt largely with reports, including the allowance of warrants and demands for the period of December 15 to 31, totalling $19,427.79. The general fund balance was reported as $49,517.39 with a total of $138,-453.97 in the treasury. It was reported that 75 per cent of the current city taxes had been collected for the first period ending December 31. The balance will become delinquent after April 20 when the second installment will be due. Prior delinquency as of January 1, 1943, was reported as $2907.42. Two annual reports were given by R. Nyboe. In his capacity as fire chief, he reported 40 calls for the year in which the fire truck responded, with an estimated loss of $1066; 10 silent calls and five inhalator calls, three of which were successful. His report was detailed as to the number of gallons of chemical used and the hundreds of feet of rubber hose laid down during the year. In his capacity as building inspector, Nyboe reported 184 building permits issued in 1942, with a valuation of $152,358 which represented $447 in fees for the city. Total fees of his department for six week $1,000,000 drive will be used to help meet the growing needs of civilians in seven war torn Allied countries. Consolidation of the entire 1943 fund raising activities of British, China, Dutch, Fighting French, Greek, Polish and Russian War Relief organizations into the one single United Nations appeal has met with enthusiastic response in all sections of the community, according to Robert L. Smith, general campaign director. His training was gained at various fields, including Minter Field in California, and Montham-Davis Field in Arizona. Completion of his year's flight training made him available for overseas service, to which he was assigned at Miami Beach, Fla. Lieut. Enochs had visited his mother and other relatives in late June, and had kept in constant communication with his family. Mrs. Price's latest letter from him arrived on December 16 from Miami, and told of his expectations of being detailed for foreign service. At Christmas, she was remembered by her son, who had arranged by wire for his mother's gift of flowers. No details of what happened to the bomber were given by the War department, but Mrs. Price is aware that the crew of the bomber included nine men and her pilot son. The telegram she received stated that the War department would keep her advised when further and more detailed information was available. Anaheim Selectees Are Included On Fullerton List WPB Chairman Donald Nelson might be a trifle surprised to read his name as one of the list of selectees inducted on January 8 from Fullerton Selective Service board No. 174. But the fact remains that the name of Donald Nelson is included on the list of half a dozen Anaheim residents who were inducted by the Fullerton board. Other local selectees were Peter F. Rodarte, Gerald W. Brackman, Edward W. Clasen, Manuel B. Orosco and Loy D. West. La Habra selectees in the group were John C. Spotts, Garland L. Worley, Harvey L. Rickman, John H. Growe, Salamon V. Ortega, Icell L. Folsom, Noel L. Moore. From Yorba Linda were Arthur O. Beckner, Stanley W. Paine, and Donald E. Coons. Brea selectees include Maynard P. Drake, Volney G. Siebenthal, Robert H. Crabtree, Dick J. Long. Edward Grijalva of Atwood; Wallace R. Freeland and Vincent A. Raya of Placentia; Melvin McCormick "Victory Day" to be observed today, January 21, is beiwith a record for war bond a will point with pride in later won by the Allied Nations. The chosen date was announced officially today by Mayor Charles A. Pearson, following a conference held Tuesday afternoon at the high school with Principal Paul H. Demaree, local chairman for the sale of war stamps and bonds. Men and women active in civic affairs took part in the conference including with Demaree and Mayor Pearson, Chamber of Commerce President A. C. Riutcel Police Sergeant Arthur U. Bowen Mrs. A. L. Raymond, head of the women's division for war bond and stamp sales, Mrs. Cortez Heskins, Ebell club president, and Commander Kenneth B. Rigby on the American Legion. It was through Commander Rigby that two other Standard Oil company representatives were present and agreed to aid in the Victory Day observance by sending the famous Victory House Mobile unit to this city on the date selected. They were George Austin of the home office in San Francisco, and H. L. Anderson of Santa Ana, district manager of the company which Rigby also represents. The Victory House Mobile unit which is operated by the Standard Oil company for the U.S. Treasury Department as a public service, will be a great aid in the campaign to be furthered by the (Continued on Page 8) More Inspectors Of Tires Named There are a few additions and changes in the list of tire inspectors in the Anaheim area, the local War Price and Rationing board or which Arthur G. Porter is executive secretary, has issued a revised list. These changes have been made since December 14 and include More Inspectors Of Tires Named There are a few additions and changes in the list of tire inspectors in the Anaheim area, the local War Price and Rationing board, which Arthur G. Porter is executive secretary, has issued a revised list. These changes have been made since December 14 and include Union Oil company of California at 446 West Center street with Vierl Bunnel and Marvin L Starry; Shell Service station at 700 North Los Angeles, where G. A. Lunsford has taken the place resigned by H. R. Robb Gilmore Service station, with Paul Renius and Russel Roy Atherton (LaMar Smith resigned), and Shipkey and Pearson, Inc., at 20 North Los Angeles street, with Forest Wolverton. The complete list of Anaheim tire inspectors was printed in the Anaheim Gazette of Thursday December 24. Former Deputy In D. A. Office To Practise Here Resuming his private legal practice after four years as deputy district attorney, Lloyd S. Verde of Fullerton will identify himself with the office here of Attorney Thomas L. McFadden, Bank America building. Verry, who lives at 1209 E. Chapman avenue, Fullerton, served as deputy under District Attorney George F. Holden of the city. Prior to that he had practised in Fullerton for some two years following his graduation from University of Southern California. FLASHES FROM THE WAR FRONTS RUSSIA—Even the Nazis are now admitting that their situation in the Don area is critical. With their white ally, Winter, the valiant Russians are now avenging the savage siege of Stalingrad on the retreating Germans. Huge losses of Nazi men and equipment are resulting. NEW GUINEA—MacArthur's men are pushing the Japs into the sea. Fighting here is of the deadly jungle type. Jap attempts to re-inforce their land forces here by sea have been successfully repulsed. AFRICA—The north Africa campaign has slowed down, with the Allies softening Nazi strongholds with bombs and strafing. Rommel's forces are still retreating, while Hitler is working desperately to provide sufficient reinforcements to stave off disaster in the crucial battle that is building. ZETTE Zip Your Lip. Military Secrets Must Be Kept Secret! JAY 14, 1943 NUMBER 16 MARY HOUSE MOBILE UNIT AND SALES STAFF" ... Standard Chevronettes Mary Ellen Gleason and Pat Hawkins will sell War Savings Stamps from this touring War Bond and Stamp house when there. The "Victory House" of glass and chromium is operated by Standard Oil Co. of California for United States Treasury Department as a public service. It carries a complete electric power unit, radio, system, Hammond organ, flood lights and stage, and is outlined with neon lights and glass brick. Mobile "Victory House" Will Must In War Bond Sales Wave of Selectees Continues Flow Through City Hall Selective Service headquarters in the city hall have been inundated this week under two successive waves of prospective members of the armed forces. This Mobile "Victory House" Will Must In War Bond Sales Tory Day" to be observed in this city just a week day, January 21, is being planned to provide Anaheim record for war bond and stamp buying to which she must with pride in later years, when victory is indeed the Allied Nations. Oppen date was announced today by Mayor Charles Brown, following a conferral Tuesday afternoon at the school with Principal Demaree, local chairman sale of war stamps and women active in civic look part in the conference, with Demaree and Pearson, Chamber of Com- president A. C. Riutcel,argeant Arthur U. Bowen, L. Raymond, head of the division for war bond up sales, Mrs. Cortez Hossell club president, and under Kenneth B. Rigby of American Legion. Mrs. Farrell Flies East To Visit Flying Pharmacist With plans for an enjoyable two weeks' vacation from her responsibilities as manager of the McCoy Drug store here, Mrs. Hilred Ferrell left late last week by plane for St. Joseph, Mo., to visit with her "Flying Pharmacist" husband, Lieut. Leslie I. Ferrell. Mrs. Ferrell took over active management of the local store when her husband, the former manager, entered his country's service a little over a year ago. He first served as flight instructor at Sequoia Army Flying field, Visalia, then at the Ferrying Command at Long Beach from which he was transferred to the Foreign Ferrying Command. Stationed temporarily at St. Joseph, Lieut. Ferrell may receive orders to report to some other flying field during Mrs. Ferrell's visit with him, in which case she planned to accompany him to his new post. His duties include piloting Uncle Sam's big planes to all the distant battlefronts of the world. When Mrs. Ferrell returns home she will stop at Hamilton Field in northern California for a short visit with her nephew, Pat Ryan, former Anaheim youth who is now a member of the Army Air Corps stationed at that field. County Assemblymen Appointed to Various Committees Announcement made this week by Speaker Charles W. Lyon of his various committee appoint- Wave of Selectees Continues Flow Through City Hall Selective Service headquarters in the city hall have been inundated this week under two successive waves of prospective members of the armed forces. This morning they were swept by the latest class of selectees who assembled at 6:30 o'clock to depart in a body for their final physical examinations in Los Angeles and possible acceptance for military service. The Red Cross Canteen provided the breakfast of coffee and doughnuts, and Lion club arranged for the lively program of entertainment. Anaheim Civic committee under leadership of Commander Kenneth B. Rigby of the American Legion, supervised the plans. Earlier in the week the largest group yet appearing for preliminary examinations, according to Clerk Glen Peck, swept down on the city hall. There were approximately 200 men answering the draft call, many of them in the 18- and 19-year old class. All were there for the screening and serological tests administered by a group of local physicians, including Drs. John A. Larson, John C. Kraushaar of Garden Grove, Charles Irvin, Harold Neslund, George W. Koch and J. W. Utter. Assisting the physicians was a corps of nurses including Billie Rowland, Margie M. Stillwell, Mrs. Henning and Mrs. Kindig, and civilian assistants, Joe Collings, Harry I. Horn, Frank Tausch, O. E. Hansen, J. Ben Kaulbars and H. E. W. Barnes. Many of this class of selectees will probably be on the February call. Tire Inspection Dates Advanced Official notice from OPA as to the extension in time for tire inspections, has not yet been given the Anaheim War Price and Rationing board of which Arthur G. Porter is executive secretary. However the board is expecting the announcement at any time now, according to Mrs. Hetty Hurlburt, clerk. For news of the Inspectors Named Changes have been made December 14 and include Oil company of California West Center street with Bunnel and Marvin L. Shell Service station at North Los Angeles street, G. A. Lunsford has taken office resigned by H. R. Robb; Service station, with Paul and Russel Roy Atherton (Smith resigned), and Ray and Pearson, Inc., at 201 Los Angeles street, with Wolverton. Complete list of Anaheim inspectors was printed in the San Gazette of Thursday, October 24. Deputy In Office Practise Here Mining his private legal life after four years as deputy attorney, Lloyd S. Verry Atherton will indentify himself in the office here of Attorney Jes L. McFadden, Bank of Ana building. Yay, who lives at 1209 East Van Avenue, Fullerton, serviced under District Attn. George F. Holden of this Prior to that he had practiced Fullerton for some ten following his graduation at University of Southern California. Inspection Dates Advanced Official notice from OPA as to the extension in time for tire inspections, has not yet been given the Anaheim War Price and Rationing board of which Arthur G. Porter is executive secretary. However the board is expecting the announcement at any time now, according to Mrs. Hetty Hurlburt, clerk. For news of the time extension has been made public by radio and newspaper statements. Holders of A gas ration books may have tires inspected any time until the end of March and every six months thereafter. Both B and C book holders must have all tires inspected by the end of February. Inspection will come every four months thereafter for B card holders, and every three months for C holders, according to radio announcements. Old County Truck Sold to Anaheimer Bernard A. Stoffel, purveyor of sand and gravel, is ahead one truck, complete with all necessary rubber, to be used in his business at 203 South Helena street, and Orange county supervisors are complacent over the neat sum of $450 realized from its sale. An auction sale for the long unused county truck, enlivened an otherwise prosaic session of the supervisors this week. The truck has been stored safely in the Fullerton yard, but will be put into immediate service by its new owner. He is satisfied—and the supervisors are more than satisfied. They hadn’t figured on getting more than $300 as a top price!