anaheim-gazette 1943-02-18

City Teachers To Register Ration Book Applicants When the dire warning to “Beware the Ides of March” was sounded in Caesar’s day, they knew nothing of the rigors of point rationing that February would bring a few centuries later in a land of which they never dreamed. But Anaheim school teachers are looking apprehensively at their calendars where the dates of February 22 to 27, inclusive, are ringed heavily. For those are the dates when all holders of Ration Book 1 will register at the city schools for Ration Book 2, according to Secretary Arthur Porter of the War Price and Rationing board. Cooperating with the board in all details relative to issuing the new ration books, is the elementary school district of which Melbourne A. Gauer is superintendent. Teachers in the various schools are surrendering their Washington Birthday holiday on Monday, opening day of the registration, without a murmur, to be ready for the rush of ration book applications. They will go on duty at 9 a.m. and remain until 7 p.m. to meet this rush. On subsequent school days, the Minute Man Flag Is Unfurled At Marywood School Call Issued for Nurses to Serve With Army, Navy Any registered nurses in the Anaheim area who are interested in service with the Army and Navy Nurses Corps, now in urgent need of nurses for active duty with the nation’s armed forces, have been advised to sign up immediately with the local recruiting station at Red Cross headquarters, 127 East Center street. According to Mrs. Laura R. Warren, executive secretary of Orange county council, American Red Cross, this county has been assigned the quota of 28 nurses to register for immediate induction in the Corps. Enlistment of these nurses all over the United States has been assigned to the Red Cross, which faces the task Fluttering lightly in the breeze today, just below the Stars and Stripes flying from the flagpole on Marywood school campus, is the beautiful Minute Man flag, awarded the school for its fine record in War bond and stamp sales, and unfurled yesterday afternoon with impressive ceremonies. Many interested guests assembled for the ceremonial in which Mayor Charles A. Pearson and the Rev. William North, former superintendent of schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, were principal speakers. In congratulating the young girls of the school on their achievement, Mayor Pearson told them that their work behind the lines, was truly “Passing the ammunition.” When the Rev. Fr. North followed him as chief speaker, he elaborated happily on the thought, declaring that he liked to think that they were applying the words of the popular war song by “Praising the Lord” at the same time. He dwelt too upon the deep religious feeling with which American schools have been im- all details relative to issuing the new ration books, is the elementary school district of which Melbourne A. Gauer is superintendent. Teachers in the various schools are surrendering their Washington Birthday holiday on Monday, opening day of the registration, without a murmur, to be ready for the rush of ration book applications. They will go on duty at 9 a.m. and remain until 7 p.m. to meet this rush. On subsequent school days, the hours of 2 to 7 p.m. will be observed, according to Superintendent Gauer, Class routine in Fremont school will begin at 8:15 a.m. and continue until 12:30 p.m. on these days, but he explained that the other elementary schools of the city would have classes from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Mr. Gauer pointed out that the extra full day represented by the legal holiday would undoubtedly make it possible to complete the task in the stated period, since a total of 1,235 registrations were received for the first sugar ration books in a four-day period, when 10,378 ration books were issued. Supt. Gauer emphasized the necessity of each applicant having his or her first ration book when signing up for the second book, which will not be issued otherwise. Without this second book there can be no further purchases (Continued on page 2) County Receives Gas Tax Funds State Controller Harry B. Riley today apportioned $91,076.97 to Orange county as part of a $13,-204,526 apportionment of gasoline tax funds for the fourth quarter of 1942. The apportionment represented a 14.55 per cent decrease in gas tax revenue compared with the corresponding period of 1941, Riley said. This county's apportionment was based on a motor vehicle registration of 64,907. State Controller Riley distributed $4,401,-509, one-third of the apportionment, to the counties and deposited the balance of $8,803,017 in the State Highway fund. Peace Officers To Hold Election Possibility of discontinuing general meeting of Orange County Peace Officers' association for the duration, will be one of the matters to be considered next Wednesday when members meet for noon luncheon in Swanson's cafe, Santa Ana, for the annual election of officers. Don Blossom, Huntington Beach police chief and association president, pointed out that gasoline rationing coupled with heavier departmental duties, had lessened attendance at the monthly meetings such a degree that it may be decided to omit such sessions. In this case, affairs of the association would be continued by the officers and directors to be elected Wednesday. The day's program, including annual reports, will follow a morning revolver match between association members. Legion to Induct Veterans of Second World War Although the change in the constitution of Anaheim post, American Legion, providing for veterans of World War II has not yet been voted upon, three veterans of the present conflict will be initiated into membership upon the next meeting date Monday, March 1. The post's executive committee has recommended the change in constitution which will be acted upon at the same session over which Commander K. B. Rigby will preside. Plans also are under school on their achievement, Mayor Pearson told them that their work behind the lines, was truly "Passing the ammunition." When the Rev. Fr. North followed him as chief speaker, he elaborated happily on the thought, declaring that he liked to think that they were applying the words of the popular war song by "Praising the Lord" at the same time. He dwelt too upon the deep religious feeling with which American schools have been imbued for the past three centuries and cited the nation's great universities as proof of this fact. Patriotism, he declared is firmly rooted in knowledge of and belief in the power of God. Opening ceremonies included a Victory drill by the girls, very trim in their blue sweaters and skirts, and with the tri-colors forming their little hair bows. They ended their drill with a V for Victory, and thus stood at attention during the remainder of the program, eventually forming an M for Marywood before marching from the camps. Miss Veronica Gregor, president of Orange County Junior Red Cross, gave a brief talk on "We Pledge our Loyalty" in accepting the Minute Man flag, in whose raising she was assisted by the Misses Marie Warlaumont, Joan Truxaw and Margaret Schmiedeberg of the senior class. In addition to music by the school orchestra directed by Robert Resta, were the songs, "God Bless America," "Song of the Allegiance Pledge" and "America Let's Go," Marywood Glee club, with "Star Spangled Banner" to close the program. Large Contingent of Selectees Accepted For Army Induction Following the gala send-off which was accorded 139 selective Stuck Jr., George Fowler, Henry Beerens, William Allen Leonard Large Contingent of Selectees Accepted For Army Induction Following the gala send-off which was accorded 139 selective service men early this week upon their departure for final physical examinations in the Army induction center, Los Angeles, announcement came that 94 members of the class passed with flying colors, and are ready for induction into the service. Kiwanis club was in charge of the morning events when the lads left for Los Angeles, and the customary breakfast was served under direction of the Red Cross Canteen. Chef Meyer Glen of the Elks cafe brewed the coffee, and cigarettes as usual were provided by the Carpenters' Union. The short program included introduction by Dr. Charles Schutz, Kiwanias president, of the representatives of various civic and fraternal bodies sponsoring such farewell breakfasts under general direction of American Legion post and its commander, K. B. Rigby. After invocation by the Rev. Thomas L. Burden, were short talks by the Rev. Earl R. Berg of the Ministerial Union; Mayor Charles A. Pearson and Commander K. B. Rigby. Included on the list of accepted men were half a dozen from other boards, Jess Vargar, Gay Vilott, Manuel Pineda, Howard Uhl, Delmus McAnnis and Delayne Dunbar. Others listed were two army enlistees, Oscar Brown and Arthur Mills. The group included also Robert Contreras, James Jones, Archie Stuck Jr., George Fowler, Henry Beerens, William Allen, Leonard Bouas, Robert Todd, Thomas Harrison Jr., Edwin Hill, Morris Thaxton, Ben C. Boettger, Claude Leonard, Carmi Thompson, Donald Chamberlin, Herbert Strandt, Albert Frost, Cleo Foster, Emery Owens, Isabel Lopez, Cruz Oritz, Frank S. Smith. Richard Berg, Albert Escalante, Thomas Wert Jr., Stanley Beitler, Frank Harmolejo, Duane Fredall, Robert Boysen, Joseph Leos, Fred Elisalda, Arthur Lopez, Harold Fox, Robert Biscailluz, Roy Pina, Robert Chandler, Jay Abbott, James Siewert, Thomas Field, Frank Quintana, Jesus Hurtado, Richard Coda, Alfonso Soto, Raul Viramontes, Paul Moore. Andres Jiminez, Leon Allec, Ray Bullard, Roland White, Edward Krueger, Nyle Rylance, Robert Campbell, Ralph Sanchez, Robert Joyce, Charles Moolick Jr., Oreval Elliott, George Riemer, Irwin Strain, Wayne Gough, Hartsel Taylor, Clarence Stevens, Orval Smith, Albert Morales, Lyndon Carman, Charles Scott, Jack Key, Joe Pereda, Philip Morentin. Natanael Pasion, Dee Forrest Fee, William Guyton, Bernard Domries, Ralph Fury, Eugene Beck, Dwight Gray, Neal Killion, Eugene Perkins, LaVerne Reafsyder, Jack C. Johnsan, Delbert Teters, James Osborne, Melvin Stracner, Oren Wilson, Refugio Senteno, Eugene Stracner, Claude Elledge and Marvin Cook. The post's executive committee has recommended the change in constitution which will be acted upon at the same session over which Commander K. B. Rigby will preside. Plans also are under way to entertain as guest speakers several Marines returned from active service at Guadalcanal. The three initiates will be Tommy Lloyd, Don Ramella and Walter Roy. Lloyd was with the Coast Artillery until physical disabilities incurred in the service brought about his discharge. He is hoping for early recovery that he may resume his military career. Ramella one of the first Anaheim men to enlist was discharged under the maximum age ruling after several months' service in Alaska. Roy also given his discharge because of the age limit ruling was stationed in Utah. Dinner Honors New CC Official C. of C. Secretary John M. Johnston and Robert H. Boney past president of Anaheim Chamber joined nearly a hundred jubilant Newport Harbor Chamber members and friends at a dinner Monday evening in Balboa Yacht club complimenting Harry Welch. Welch president of Harbor chamber was elected to the presidency of California C. of C. Secretaries' association at last week's conclave in San Francisco. HEIM GAZETTE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year NAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1943 CONSUMER DECLARATION FORM OPA Form No. R-1301 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINISTRATION CONSUMER DECLARATION Processed Foods and Coffee I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am authorized to apply for and receive a War Ration Book Two for each person listed below who is a member of my family unit, or the other person or persons for whom I am acting whose War Ration Book One I have submitted to the Board; That the name of each person and number of his or her War Ration Book One are accurately listed below; That none of these persons is confined or resident in an institution, or is a member of the Armed Forces receiving subsistence in kind or eating in separate messes under an officer's command; That no other application for War Ration Book Two for these persons has been made; That the following inventory statements are true and include all indicated foods owned by all persons included in this Declaration: Coffee 1. Pounds of coffee owned on November 28, 1942, minus 1 pound for each person included in this Declaration whose age as stated on War Ration Book One is 14 years or older. 2. Number of persons included in this Declaration whose age as stated on War Ration Book One is 14 years or older. Canned Foods Include all commercially canned fruits (including spiced); canned vegetables; canned fruit and vegetable juices; canned soups, chili sauce, and catsup. To Induct Troops of the World War Orange Suffers Disastrous Fire All endeavors to discover the cause of a disastrous fire which on Monday destroyed the Inland Transportation warehouse in Orange, have so far proven fruitless. The blaze, which resulted in a loss estimated at $60,000 by J. D. Spenetta, manager, was discovered at midday by Bob Miller, a company employee, according to Thomas Clark, office manager. By the time fire fighting equipment arrived, the building was a mass of flames, and unexplained all indicated foods owned by all persons included in this Declaration: Coffee 1. Pounds of coffee owned on November 28, 1942, minus 1 pound for each person included in this Declaration whose age as stated on War Ration Book One is 14 years or older. 2. Number of persons included in this Declaration whose age as stated on War Ration Book One is 14 years or older. Canned Foods Include all commercially canned fruits (including spiced); canned vegetables; canned fruit and vegetable juices; canned soups, chili sauce, and catsup. Do not include canned olives; canned meat and fish; pickles, relish; jellies, jams, and preserves; spaghetti, macaroni, and noodles; or home-canned foods. 3. Number of cans, bottles, and jars (8-ounce size or larger) of commercially packed fruits, vegetables, juices and soups, chili sauce and catsup owned on February 21, 1943, minus 5 for each person included in this Declaration. 4. Number of persons included in this Declaration. The name of each person included in this Declaration and the number of his or her War Ration Book One is: Print Name Number 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. If additional space is needed attach separate sheet NOTICE—Section 35 (A) of the United States Criminal Code makes it a criminal offense, punishable by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $10,000 fine, or both, to make a false statement or representation as to any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States. This form should be clipped from the Gazette and used as the official form in registering for Ration Book 2 at the various city schools from Monday to Friday night next week. Food Processing Rated Essential To War Industry To workers in Anaheim's citrus industries has come a new conception of the importance of their place in the nation's war program since Paul V. McNutt, War Manpower Commission chairman, recently pointed out their responsibilities. "A war job does not necessarily mean a job in aircraft, or ships, ordnance or ammunition," he stated. "People must be housed and clothed and fed in war-times as well as in peace." Essential civilizers have expressed gratification that they have been able to secure him for the Tuesday engagement. His career has embraced both education and legislation and was a member of California State Legislature from 1934 to 1943. He has won recognition in a score of honorary and fraternal organizations, and has found time to busy life, to write more than twenty plays and operettas. Tuesday's program will follow a different but equally interesting occasion of the current week. R.Kiwanis wives stepped in and summed charge of last Tuesday (Continued on page 3) Local Selectees Wounded In Pacific Battles Workings of the famous "loom arm of coincidence" were apparent in War department information released this week, disclose the fact that two youths who went into the U.S. Army through Anaheim draft board were wounded in the South Pacific area on the same date of January 18. They were Sgt. Otto Schewe of Anaheim and Private Peter Hernandez Martinez Stanton. Through another coincident Sgt. Schewe entered the service on February 27, 1941, exactly after his father, the Lt. Otto Schewe, entered for the F.W.W.War on February 27, 1941. Otto Schewe, whose death occurred a few years ago in this country was gassed in France. Need Is Urgent For Outfall Sewer Engineer Compelled by recent action of Santa Ana city council to withdraw the appointment of J. L. McBride as maintenance engineer for the county's outfall sewer system, the system now faces the need of such an engineer, according to its executive committee. Leo J. Sheridan of this city and Henry Bandick of Orange form the committee under chairmanship of Nelson Launer of Fullerton. Committee findings, filed with the Santa Ana council, proposed the appointment of an engineer to serve the entire system. It was suggested that the schedule of payments be based on membership or on gallonage use, with a recommended monthly salary of $275 and expenses. Santa Ana city council approved the measure but remained firm in its decision against McBride. To workers in Anaheim's citrus industries has come a new conception of the importance of their place in the nation's war program since Paul V. McNutt, War Manpower Commission chairman, recently pointed out their responsibilities. "A war job does not necessarily mean a job in aircraft, or ships, ardnance or ammunition," he stated. "People must be housed and clothed and fed in war-times as well as in peace. Essential civilian activities are on an equal plane with basic war industries in our war effort," he continued when discussing his recently released list on non-deferable occupations. "Registrants engaging in such essential civilian activities or agriculture, food processing, mining textiles, transportation, communications, heating, power and educational services are equally protected with respect to occupational classification and dependency status as those engaged in basis war industries." Chairman McNutt issued his statement after a request to define the term "war jobs" which had been issued in public discussion of the new policy regarding non-deferable occupations. He said that men of military age currently employed in such occupations should not now leave their jobs merely because the occupation appears on the non-deferable list. Auxiliary Police Meeting Called All members of Auxiliary Police have been reminded of the meeting to be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock in Legion clubrooms of the city hall. Since several matters of importance are to be discussed, a full attendance is desired. Tomorrow Brings Lunar Eclipse Star gazers, whether romantically inclined or not, have an impressive scene in prospect for tomorrow night. For the moon nearing its full, will go into partial eclipse. It is scheduled to occur the earth's shadow just a few minutes after 9 o'clock. The show will cover approximately three-fourths of the moon's surface, and will end at 12:38 a.m. area on the same date of January 18. They were Sgt. Otto Schewe of Anaheim and Private Peter Hernandez Martinez Stanton. Through another coincidence, Sgt. Schewe entered the service on February 27, 1941, exactly two years after his father, the late Otto Schewe, entered for the First World War on February 27, 1941. Otto Schewe, whose death occurred a few years ago in this city was gassed in France. Sgt. Schewe, whose mother was brother, Mrs. Ida Schewe and Carl Schewe, live at 405 South Rose street, attended Santa Maria junior college after graduation from Fullerton high school formerly worked with his uncle Al Steffens, who operated a weeding shop in this city prior to going to the Hawaiian Islands where he is now engaged in government construction work. Sgt. Schewe went to the Pacific area and initial training at Fort Lewis Wash. His wife, Mrs. Irwin Schewe, is living in Buena Park. Pvt. Martinez, the son of Mrs. Teodosia Martinez Stanton, was inducted by the Army draft board on March 1941, and was with the infantry at Fort Lewis before he left overseas serice almost a year ago. ETTE Year Rationing Timetable Coffee Stamp 25, through March 21. Sugar Stamp 11, through March 15. Shoe Stamp 17 through June 15. Gasoline A Book Coupons, No. 4 through March 21. JARY 18, 1943 NUMBER 21 Frey Morgan Be Speaker Kiwanis Club est is keen among Kiwanis members for their luncheon on Tuesday in Elks club where Geoffrey Morgan, mer of the speaking bureau Glas Aircraft corporation guest speaker on "Air for Victory." Frey Morgan has addressed static audiences in every in the Union, and has ap- on the platform more than times. He has been in espe- high demand throughout withland, and Kiwanis mem- Birthday Coffee Club Has Enthusiastic Membership February as the birth month of those two illustrious Americans, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, seems an especially appropriate time to call attention to some of Anaheim's illustrious citizens, members of the popular Birthday Coffee club. Realty Board Asks Legislation On Rental Ceilings Pointing out that Anaheim rentals have been frozen at "depression levels," with a consequent tendency toward depreciation of property values, Anaheim Realty board of which Ralph L. Summers is president, has lodged a protest with California delegates to Congress, coupled with a review of the rent situation here. Realtors point out that the present situation deprives landlords of fair returns on their property and will inevitably result in a depreciation of property values. They asked for legislation on the matter, or an amendment to the present maximum rent regulation in For this informal organization, some of whose members may be seen almost any morning having coffee at the lunch counter of the Jackson Drugstore, was instituted by William T. Wallop, who shares with Lincoln, the birthday anniversary of February 12. Moreover, another member, Al DeWitt, had the honor of making his advent into this vale of tears on the date immortalized by the Father of His Country, February 22. The Birthday club functions under a complete lack of officers and only two rules. The first of these is that if a birthday falls on Sunday or a holiday, the celebrant must set up the eoffee to his or her fellow members on the following day. The second rule is that if two or more members share the same date, hot drinks are due on successive days until each celebrant has been host in turn. DEOFFREY MORGAN have expressed gratification they have been able to seem for the Tuesday engagecareer has embraced both union and legislation and he members of California legislature from 1934 to -38. He won recognition in a score library and fraternal organ, and has found time in a life, to write more than plays and operettas. Today's program will follow rent but equally interesting on the current week. For his wives stepped in and as charge of last Tuesday's Continued on page 3) Real Selectees Founded In Fic Battles kings of the famous "long run coincidence" were apparent War department informa-leased this week, disclosing that two youths who went U. S. Army through the him draft board, were used in the South Pacific on the same date of January They were Sgt. Otto E. de of Anaheim and Private Hernandez Martinez of n. ough another coincidence, chewe entered the service February 27, 1941, exactly 23 after his father, the late chewe, entered for the First War on February 27, 1918. chewe, whose death occur- few years ago in this city, passed in France. board of which Ralph L. Summers is president, has lodged a protest with California delegates to Congress, coupled with a review of the rent situation here. Realtors point out that the present situation deprives landlords of fair returns on their property and will inevitably result in a depreciation of property values. They asked for legislation on the matter, or an amendment to the present maximum rent regulation in order to permit increases in rentals sufficient to insure fair return on investment. According to President Summers, Anaheim was not experiencing normal times at the time that rents were frozen on March 1, 1942. The majority of the city's 3000 or more rental properties were accepting low rentals in order to keep the premises occupied. Now that conditions are changed, property owners find it impossible to ask sufficient rental to provide a fair return on their investments and to maintain necessary repairs on such properties. Chicago Conclave Is Discussed For Rotary Club In their luncheon program shared this week by Rotarians in the Elks club cafe, members heard with interest some of the details of the recent conclave of the United Fruit and Vegetable association in Chicago, given by N. E. Faessel, sales manager of the Granada Packing company. Faessel was introduced by Frank Belmont, owner-manager of the local company, who supplemented the talk with some of his own reactions to the conference which both men attended. The program included also several numbers by the men's quartet of Redlands University, secured through W. A. Cook, an alumnus of the university and a member of Union high school faculty. Business matters of the club were directed by Robert H. Boney, Rotary president. War Effort Aided By Vacation Land Some of the ways in which the Southern California "Playground of the Nation" is contributing to the war effort, are lost sight of in the scope of her plane and ship production. But California deserts are yielding salts and soda for chemicals and her famous Joshua trees produce a light porous wood that is used as splints for injured limbs. Motion picture studios are making training films to acquaint fighters with the use of new weapons; divers are harvesting agar fern from the "submarine gardens" off San Diego for the agaragar which laboratories must have and which formerly come from Japan; wineries are producing tarrates for munitions, rayon tents and parachutes, and more than 15,000 oil wells are pouring fuel into the Pacific war zone. WAVES and SPARS May Now Enlist At Orange County Headquarters That enlistment with either the WAVES or the SPARS, the two women's branches of U. S. Naval service, has now been simplified for Orange county women by therent year, to fill responsible posts. Following preliminary training, these women will find ratings in aviation work, as radio operators, yeomen, storekeepers, pharma- WAVES and SPARS May Now Enlist At Orange County Headquarters That enlistment with either the WAVES or the SPARS, the two women's branches of U.S. Naval service, has now been simplified for Orange county women by the establishment of a recruiting station in Santa Ana, was announced today by Frank A. Cochran, Sp. lc, USN, in charge of the Navy Recruiting station in the post office building at the county seat. Cochran, former secretary to Governor Merriam, was a visitor in the Gazette office, stopping to renew acquaintance and to inquire about his long-time friend, Lieut. Thomas H. Kuchel of the USN. While here he outlined preliminary steps to be taken by women who wish to volunteer for the WAVES (Women's Reserve of the U.S. Naval Reserve) or the SPARS (Women's Reserve of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve). Applications will be accepted from women between the ages of 20 and 36, and screening tests and other preliminary phases will be handled by the Navy Recruiting station in Santa Ana, which also is ready to give out any wanted information regarding enlistment in either the WAVES or SPARS. Since establishment of the Women's Reserve USNR some six months ago, more than 5000 women have entered Naval service with a view to releasing for active duty at sea, those men assigned to shore stations, according to information given by Cochran. This plan has proven so successful, he declared, that the Navy department will seek more than 30,000 additional women during the current year, to fill responsible posts. Following preliminary training, these women will find ratings in aviation work, as radio operators, yeomen, storekeepers, pharmacist's mates, cooks, and many similar posts. The term of enlistment is for the duration, with promise of discharge within six months after the end of the war. Requirements include with American citizenship, good character and good physical condition, educational advantages including at least two years of high school or business college. Married women may enlist in the WAVES provided their husbands are not in the Navy, and in the SPARS if their husband are not in Coast Guard service. Mothers of children under 18 will not be accepted. After having been sworn in, WAVES and SPARS have their training at various well-known colleges and universities including University of Wisconsin, Indiana University, Iowa State College, Georgeia State College, Oklahoma A. and M. and various others. The monthly base pay as an enlisted WAVE or SPAR ranges from the $50 received by apprentice seamen to $126 of a chief petty officer, acting appointment. In addition are the subsistence and quarters allowances, and an allowance of $200 for uniforms and other clothing. The trim uniform in Navy blue is the same for both WAVES and SPARS except for lapel insignia and hat band.