anaheim-gazette 1943-03-11

SPEED LIMIT, 35 MILES Are Southland drivers becoming a little careless in observing the 35-mile speed limit imposed as a war necessity? Are city and county traffic officers also relaxing in their watchfulness of our highways? When the new speed rules first went into effect, caution on the part of the majority of drivers was noticeable. It was a rare occurrence for a big machine to whiz along the highway, passing everything in sight. But that doesn't seem to hold good at present. Anyone tooling along now at the conservative 35-mile speed, will soon find himself at the very tailend of a procession of hurrying cars. They come whizzing up from the rear, swerve out to pass, and rapidly fade away until distance or winding roads take them from view, and the conservative, law-abiding driver is virtually alone on the highway. Alone that is, until the next driver or several drivers, come speeding up from the rear. Then the pattern repeats itself endlessly. After all, that 35-mile limit still exists. It isn't just here in the Southland nor in California alone. It is all over the United States. And we wonder if other states are undergoing this same surge of reckless speed that occurs daily. Council Members Devote Session To Many Reports (Continued from page 1) since assuming official title of maintenance engineer. The report showed that Anaheim was represented by 39,747,900 gallons of the total of 109,865,500 gallons of sewage pumped by Sections 2 to 6 inclusive. This city's share of $1650.33 maintenance costs of 2, 3 and 4, totaled $529.59. Other business included acceptance of National Automobile Insurance company's bid for public liability and property damage insurance on the city fleet and miscellaneous equipment, at a premium of $535.77. Favorable action was taken on a request made by Adah L. Wickcox, physical education teacher at Anaheim school district, for use of the city park on May 21 for the annual field day of the elementary schools. Mayor Charles A. Pearson and council members generally expressed the wish that City Clerk Griffith might soon be with the body, fully recovered from the illness for which he is now undergoing treatment at the Veterans hospital, Sawtelle. Earlier fear that he might have to undergo a operation have proven groundless. Measures Asked By Bankers' Ass'n Congressional action terminating immediately all unnecessary government lending agencies urged in a resolution adopted by directors of the Independent Bankers association of Southern California and affirmed by the association's members, according to W. Phelps secretary of the board. from view, and the conservative, law-abiding driver is virtually alone on the highway. Alone that is, until the next driver or several drivers, come speeding up from the rear. Then the pattern repeats itself endlessly. After all, that 35-mile limit still exists. It isn't just here in the Southland nor in California alone. It is all over the United States. And we wonder if other states are undergoing this same surge of restless speed that actuates our Southland drivers. In Pennsylvania for instance, every metal sign that once indidicated by proud San Antonio, wearing his crown of snow like a royal diadem, entirely too regal under winter conditions, to be called "Mount Baldy." Why shouldn't we try to watch the speedometer a little more closely and remain for the present, at 35 miles an hour? "It's the law." Car and Bicycle Quotas Announced Southern California's passenger automobile and bicycle quotas for March have been released by OPA Ration Chief Paul B. D'Orr. According to figures, Orange county's quota shows an increase over February figures. With 81 cars to be apportioned among purchasers. The county's bicycle quota of 600 for the month, remains unchanged from February. Spring Dress-Ups FOR THE YOUNGSTERS It's the biggest Spring for babies ever—and we've the best baby "buys" here! Everything for your cherub at low prices to help you save money! Girls' Department BABY FROCKS 6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months $1.35 to $2.25 TODDLERS Dainty Sheers, 1 - 2 - 3 years $1.95 SPRING COATS Pique . . . $1.95 to $2.95 Wool . . . $6.25 to $8.95 DRESSY SUITS 2 to 6 years $2.95 to $4.95 SPRING JACKETS The youngsters will like these . . $3.95 PASTEL SKIRTS Plaids and plains $2.25 to $2.95 DRESSY SUITS 2 to 6 years $2.95 to $4.95 SPRING JACKETS The youngsters will like these . . $3.95 PASTEL SKIRTS Plaids and plains . . . $2.25 to $2.95 Boys' Department KNIT SUITS Sizes 1 to 5 Years $1.39 to $2.50 POLO SHIRTS Sizes 1 to 12 years 59c to $1.25 JACKETS Year 'Round, 2 to 12 years $2.95 to $4.95 SOX Pair . . . . . . . . . 20c SLACK PANTS Gabardine . . . . $2.95 BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS WITH YOUR SAVINGS! Children's Shop 232 West Center St., Anaheim 4271 11, 1943 Civil Members State Session Many Reports (continued from page 1) Assuming official title of finance engineer. The reviewed by Anaheim was dated by 39,747,900 gallons total of 109,865,500 gallons pumped by Sections 2 exclusive. This city's share 0.33 maintenance costs on 4, totaled $529.59. Business included acceptNational Automobile Incompany's bid for public and property damage inon the city fleet and missus equipment, at a preof $535.77. Table action was taken on last made by Adah L. Wilphysical education teacher in school district, for use city park on May 21 for the field day of the elementary Mr Charles A. Pearson and members generally extend the wish that City Clerk might soon be with the fully recovered from the for which he is now under-treatment at the Veterans Sawtelle. Earlier fears might have to undergo an on have proven ground- Southland Federal Income Tax Returns Show Gain Southern California residents are paying almost three times as much in Federal income taxes for 1942 as they paid for 1941, according to figures released by Nat Ragon, collector of internal revenue for this district. "During the first two months of this year we collected $63,500,000 which resulted from 69,100 taxable returns. This is an average of approximately $1,000 per tax return," said Rogan. "During the first two months of 1942 we collected $34,000,000 from 107,000 1941 returns. This average was approximately $330 per return. While the amount of money we collected for 1942 taxes is up to expectations, the number of returns falls far behind our estimates." All revenue offices in Southern California will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the final filing day, Monday, March 15. Tax returns must be in by the close of business on March 15. A post mark that date will not be considered a timely filing if the return is received at any later date. Santa Fe Reports Personnel Changes Santa Fe Railway company has announced several new appointments within its system. These include Charles L. Ewing, OPA State Rationing attorney in Arizona, as attorney for the Santa Fe at Los Angeles. His appointment was made by Jonathon C. Gibson, general attorney for the Coast lines. Arthur A. Dailey was named to the post of general advertising manager, succeeding the late R. W. Birdseye, and his post as assistant has been filled by F. A. A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING MANY DELAYS Southern California Iowans once again found that weather conditions interfered with their picnic plans last Saturday. First announced for February 20, the annual event in Lincoln park, Los Angeles, has been advanced a week at a time, only to find that rainy skies and damp earth made it necessary to change plans at the last minute. The latest date to be set by H. J. Garretson, Iowa society president, is Saturday, March 13, when original program plans will be carried out in Lincoln park. HAPPY PARENTS Congratulations are being extended Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Schumacher, 514 South Kroeger street, upon the fine 8-pound, 11-ounce son, Steven Albert, born to Mrs. Schumacher Saturday morning at Fullerton General hospital. Mrs. Schumacher is the former Vangie Vetter, daughter of the William J. Vetters, 600 East Santa Ana street Paternal grandparents of the new baby are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schumacher of Orange. FELLOWSHIP PARTY Miss Phyllis Grizzle entertained some 15 members of the Young People's Fellowship group of White Temple Methodist church at a pleasant get-together Sunday evening in the home of her parents, the L. R. Grizzles, 252 North Lemon street. The party gathered after the usual Fellowship hour in the church, and spent the remainder of the evening in games and music, ending with a refreshment hour. HOME DEPARTMENT "Bring a contribution to the menu, your own table service— MONTANANS TO MEET From Thad Smith, presiding Montana State society, has announced of the organization's annual picnic to be held Sunday in Bixby park, Beach. He points out that lunches may be purchased or grounds by those who do not prepare their own. HERE FROM BANNING Miss Juanita Smith, who is the week-end with her parmr. and Mrs. Charles E. S. 207 Cherry street, has returned her duties on the telephone; change established at White especially to serve the many units of the desert area. Miss Smith is one of some young women who serve the exchange, many of them sit up "for the duration." All 1 Banning hotel, which the phone company took over early for them, and are transported to their work at Whitewater special station wagons, run by company. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS "Old Timers' Night" will be served by Knights of Columbus at their meeting this evening. K.C. hall, and Chief Knight Heinz is anticipating a larger out of members, both old and Prospective members will becomed also, both for the 7 o' buffet supper and for the entertainment including an dress by a member of the K.C. Council. Craemer Is Named On National Group Justus Craemer, publisher Orange Daily News and mover of the State Railroad Commu- Measures Asked By Workers' Ass'n Professional action terminated immediately all unnecessary payment lending agencies was won a resolution adopted by members of the Independent Association of Southernnia and affirmed by the nation's members, according to W. Phelps, secretary of theown County Bank of Ana-which institution is a mem-the association. Resolution also requested legislation to permit the cover of outstanding loans commercial banks with pro-for government insurance to FHA or regulation Ving the unbankable portions on loans. The Production System, the Farmers Se-Administration and the total Agricultural Credit cor-ron were named directly as which come within the category of socialized credit and be discontinued, the reso-stated. announced several new appointments within its system. These include Charles L. Ewing, OPA State Rationing attorney in Arizona, as attorney for the Santa Fe at Los Angeles. His appointment was made by Jonathon C. Gibson, general attorney for the Coast lines. Arthur A. Dailey was named to the post of general advertising manager, succeeding the late R. W. Birdseye, and his post as assistant has been filled by F. A. Tipple, former advertising agent for the company at Topeka, Kans. Other appointments include those of Louis H. Powell as first assistant to G. W. Harris, chief engineer of the system, and Charles H. Sandburg to the newly created post of assistant bridge engineer. Santa Fe's net railway operating income for the month of January was revealed as $4,985,742 by President E. J. Engel. This represented an increase of $723,516 over January, 1942. Operating expenses were listed as $18,084,-663, an advance of $2,971,450 over the corresponding month a year ago. System carloadings for the final White Temple Methodist church at a pleasant get-together Sunday evening in the home of her parents, the I. R. Grizzles, 252 North Lemon street. The party gathered after the usual Fellowship hour in the church, and spent the remainder of the evening in games and music, ending with a refreshment hour. HOME DEPARTMENT "Bring a contribution to the menu, your own table service—and a neighbor" suggested Mrs. Howard Pannier today in announcing tomorrow's all day meeting of Anaheim Home department, of which she is chairman: The program will be in Evangelical church bungalow at Center and Helena streets and will open at 10 o'clock when Miss Frances Liles, county home demonstration agent, will discuss the fine points of tailoring. Covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. week in February were reported as 21,801 as compared with 20,923 for the same week in 1942. Total number of cars moved was 34,546. USES FOR LEMONS That darkening and distortion of fresh fruits, such as ples, bananas, pears, peach avocados, which no home likes to see, may be avoided; the simple expedient of cutting the pieces in fresh lemon Good cooks know too that which is rubbed inside and with a cut lemon before cooking will be more tender and have improved flavor. ELAINE SCHUMACHER FOR VICTORY QUEEN BUY WAR BONDS And if you can't buy a BOND be sure to buy as many stamps as possible. Let's all unite and make Anaheim's Bond Sale the greatest success of all time. The more bonds you buy the more help you will be giving our boys in their unselfish effort to crush the enemy. Please Buy Bonds and Stamps Now and Cast Your Ballot for ELAINE SCHUMACHER For Anaheim's Victory Queen. Ask for your ballot at the time and place your purchase your BONDS or STAMPS. BUY YOUR BONDS Southern Counties Bank Bank of America U. S. Post Office Savings Bldg. & Loan Anaheim Bldg. & Loan BUY STAMPS at Schools and Stores Don't Forget the BALLOT Contest Closes Friday March 19 This ad paid for by the sponsor of Elaine Schumacher for Victory Queen. EVERYTHING MENTANANS TO MEET From Thad Smith, president of Oregon State society, has come to announcement of the organization's annual picnic to be held today in Bixby park, Long Beach. He points out that picnic rules may be purchased on the grounds by those who do not wish to prepare their own. RE FROM BANNING Miss Juanita Smith, who spent the week-end with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles E. Smith, Cherry street, has returned to duties on the telephone exchange established at Whitewater specially to serve the military misses of the desert area. Miss Smith is one of some 60 long women who serve the large change, many of them signing "for the duration." All live at dining hotel, which the Telephone company took over especially for them, and are transported their work at Whitewater in special station wagons, run by the company. RIGHTS OF COLUMBUS "Old Timers' Night" will be observed by Knights of Columbus their meeting this evening in E. hall, and Chief Knight C. J. Anz is anticipating a large turn-of-members, both old and new. Respective members will be welcomed also, both for the 7 o'clock meet supper and for the special entertainment including an address by a member of the State Council. Traemer Is Named In National Group Justus Craemer, publisher of Orange Daily News and member of the State Railroad Commission, IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter ago. These files contain the only Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 Years Ago MARCH 14, 1918 Many people from this city attended the review of troops at Camp Kearney on Friday. Thirty thousand soldiers were on parade and presented an imposing appearance. The soldiers are the finest in the world and all are ready to go over the top. During the maneuvers the aerial squadron appeared, the eighteen aeroplanes flying in correct formation over the camp amid thunderous applause. Many thousands of people witnessed the review and all were pleased with the efficiency of the American troops. Although the shell of the house is still standing, fire Tuesday completely gutted the home of Tommy Gregg at the corner of Cypress and North Claudina streets. The house, which stands on the corner opposite the Presbyterian church is known as the Smythe house, and is one of the oldest in Anaheim being built in early days. The fire was caused by a defective electric wire. The family consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Gregg and a baby escaped with only the clothes they wore. Neighbors who ran to the scene managed to get out a piece or two of furniture, but almost the entire contents were destroyed including the clothing of the family and $40 in money. The announcement of a wedding celebrated in El Centro Saturday, a complete surprise to Olinda and Placentia folks, is that of Miss Merle Van Ness of Olinda and Ray Hale of Placentia. Mr. The announcement of a wedding celebrated in El Centro Saturday, a complete surprise to Olinda and Placentia folks, is that of Miss Merle Van Ness of Olinda and Ray Hale of Placentia. Mr. Hale receive word from the government on the 14th that he must report at San Pedro for service in the naval reserve on Thursday the 28th, so he went to El Centro where Miss Van Ness is staying with her mother who is ill there, and the wedding was quietly celebrated. Mr. and Mrs. J. Leslie Swope entertained the Evening Five Hundred club at their Zeyn street home Thursday evening. At the games Mrs. H. E. W. Barnes carried off the ladies' prize, while O. A. Mullinix was the champion among the gentlemen. In the house decoration the St. Patrick's day colors were used. Tuesday morning Sheriff Jackson got a wire from Capt. Holderman, in command of Company L, 160th Infantry, Camp Kearney, asking him to arrest and hold six members of Company L. Two of the men are residents of Santa Ana, one of Orange and three of Anaheim. At 2 o'clock the sheriff had rounded up three of the men. One of them told him that about twenty men who were away from camp on passes, under which they should have returned to camp Monday night, decided to beat it home for visits. Under Capt. Holderman's instructions the sheriff will notify him when he gets the six men together. Deputy Sheriff Iman came over Tuesday and corralled the three Anaheim boys. Clear skies yesterday gave promise that the rainy spell which began the middle of February was ended for the present. This has been one of the most remarkable seasons within the memory of the oldest inhabitant. The rain fall up to February 18 was only 2.18 inches. During the remainder of February more than four inches fell, and the precipitation for the first eleven days of March was 4.85, making a total to date of 11.05, which is a little above only the clothes they wore. Neighbors who ran to the scene managed to get out a piece or two of furniture, but almost the entire contents were destroyed including the clothing of the family and $40 in money. The announcement of a wedding celebrated in El Centro Saturday, a complete surprise to Olinda and Placentia folks, is that of Miss Merle Van Ness of Olinda and Ray Hale of Placentia. Mr. Hale receive word from the government on the 14th that he must report at San Pedro for service in the naval reserve on Thursday the 28th, so he went to El Centro where Miss Van Ness is staying with her mother who is ill there, and the wedding was quietly celebrated. Mr. and Mrs. J. Leslie Swope entertained the Evening Five Hundred club at their Zeyn street home Thursday evening. At the games Mrs. H. E. W. Barnes carried off the ladies' prize, while O. A. Mullinix was the champion among the gentlemen. In the house decoration the St. Patrick's day colors were used. Tuesday morning Sheriff Jackson got a wire from Capt. Holderman, in command of Company L, 160th Infantry, Camp Kearney, asking him to arrest and hold six members of Company L. Two of the men are residents of Santa Ana, one of Orange and three of Anaheim. At 2 o'clock the sheriff had rounded up three of the men. One of them told him that about twenty men who were away from camp on passes, under which they should have returned to camp Monday night, decided to beat it home for visits. Under Capt. Holderman's instructions the sheriff will notify him when he gets the six men together. Deputy Sheriff Iman came over Tuesday and corralled the three Anaheim boys. Clear skies yesterday gave promise that the rainy spell which began the middle of February was ended for the present. This has been one of the most remarkable seasons within the memory of the oldest inhabitant. The rain fall up to February 18 was only 2.18 inches. During the remainder of February more than four inches fell, and the precipitation for the first eleven days of March was 4.85, making a total to date of 11.05, which is a little above only the clothes they wore. Neighbors who ran to the scene managed to get out a piece or two of furniture, but almost the entire contents were destroyed including the clothing of the family and $40 in money. The announcement of a wedding celebrated in El Centro Saturday, a complete surprise to Olinda and Placentia folks, is that of Miss Merle Van Ness of Olinda and Ray Hale of Placentia. Mr. Hale receive word from the government on the 14th that he must report at San Pedro for service in the naval reserve on Thursday the 28th, so he went to El Centro where Miss Van Ness is staying with her mother who is ill there, and the wedding was quietly celebrated. Mr. and Mrs. J. Leslie Swope entertained the Evening Five Hundred club at their Zeyn street home Thursday evening. At the games Mrs. H. E. W. Barnes carried off the ladies' prize, while O. A. Mullinix was the champion among the gentlemen. In the house decoration the St. Patrick's day colors were used. Tuesday morning Sheriff Jackson got a wire from Capt. Holderman, in command of Company L, 160th Infantry, Camp Kearney, asking him to arrest and hold six members of Company L. Two of the men are residents of Santa Ana, one of Orange and three of Anaheim. At 2 o'clock the sheriff had rounded up three of the men. One of them told him that about twenty men who were away from camp on passes, under which they should have returned to camp Monday night, decided to beat it home for visits. Under Capt. Holderman's instructions the sheriff will notify him when he gets the six men together. Deputy Sheriff Iman came over Tuesday and corralled the three Anaheim boys. Frank Porter has a gang of men at work grading the county road from Brookhurst to Ball's corner whence he will grade the road to Cole's Hardscrabble farm. Mr. Porter has lately graded up the roads north of town, and has done a very good job. Mr. Wagner was in from Placentia a day or two ago, and tells us there is still need for a coyote bounty, as during the heavy rains last week the varmints came Clear skies yesterday gave promise that the rainy spell which began the middle of February was ended for the present. This has been one of the most remarkable seasons within the memory of the oldest inhabitant. The rain fall up to February 18 was only 2.18 inches. During the remainder of February more than four inches fell, and the precipitation for the first eleven days of March was 4.85, making a total to date of 11.05, which is a little above the normal for an entire season. One of the blessings of this rain also was the fact that it came gradually and most of it was assimilated by the soil, very little going to waste. Rains in the mountains, however, and melting snow filled the river to its brim and there was much uneasiness Sunday, Monday and Tuesday as it threatened to break through below the Olive bridge and inundate Garden Grove again. People from that section got busy and headed it off. A forest of cypress trees were sacrificed, hundred's of them being dragged through Anaheim, to the river and the gap was stopped. Garden Grove last summer organized a protection district for the purpose of dyking that dangerous point in the river, but funds for the work are not yet available. One hundred and fifty men worked on the river Monday night and their work was effective, as the danger passed without damage. Senator John N. Anderson, state appraiser, was in town from Santa Ana Tuesday appraising the value of the property of the late E. L. Larkin. Eddie Backs, who recently enlisted in the Navy, left Tuesday morning to report for duty at San Pedro. Frank Porter has a gang of men at work grading the county road from Brookhurst to Ball's corner whence he will grade the road to Cole's Hardscrabble farm. Mr. Porter has lately graded up the roads north of town, and has done a very good job. Mr. Wagner was in from Placentia a day or two ago, and tells us there is still need for a coyote bounty, as during the heavy rains last week the varmints came down from the foothills in broad daylight, and carried away several sheep from the pasture near his house. Mrs. J. Vinson, mother of Mrs. Cayce was down from Los Angeles one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Vinson and their charming daughter, Miss Mary, will shortly move to Anaheim to take up their permanent residence. Charley Albrecht went over to San Pedro last week, where he is engaged in raising Mr. Conrad's building to the level of the street, a recent ordinance having changed the street's grade, making it two feet higher. It will take about a week to complete the job. Mr. Bottsford has sold thirty acres of his orange tract at Placentia to Dr. Leffingwell of Knoxville, Ill., the consideration being $30,000. Dr. Leffingwell owns 500 acres near Whittier. He will probably reside at Placentia. Mrs. Mary Susan Remick began an action for divorce against her husband, Moses Augustus Remick one day last week, but the action was later dismissed by consent of both parties. Judge I. G. Marks was over from Santa Ana yesterday on a short business trip.