anaheim-gazette 1943-05-06

Flying Fortress Hero Pilot Returns For Home Visit It is doubtful if there is a home in the United States where Mother’s Day will be observed with more happiness than in the Peter J. Lehr home, 405 North Janss street, where Mrs. Lehr’s mother, Mrs. Virginia Monteverde, rejoices over the safe return of her hero son, Capt. Armand L. Monteverde. For Capt. Monteverde has come back, almost literally from the grave. He has returned safely after almost unbelievable hardships suffered when the big Flying Fortress which he was ferrying to England, crashed on a Greenland ice cap on November 9, 1942. He arrived in Los Angeles to be met Tuesday by his mother and sister, and came here to his boyhood home late that evening, after being greeted as a hero at every point where he and his brave comrades paused in their transcontinental trip. As to how long he will be here he cannot say. Yesterday he was to report to the Long Beach Army Air Base for future flying instructions, as captain of a ferrying command. The harrowing experiences which Capt. Monteverde and his men underwent during the five months they were marooned in arctic wastes, form a saga of the global war. Capt. Monteverde was Plans Announced For Summer Vacation School Church leaders of Anaheim met Wednesday morning at the YMCA to make plans for the city’s Fifth Annual Vacation Church school. “The times call for a bigger and better school than ever before” said the Rev. Don Earl Boatman, general superintendent. The school will open Monday, June 21, continuing for two weeks, five mornings each week, closing on Friday, July 2. This year it will be held at White Temple church, Broadway and Philadelphia. School hours will be from 9 until 11:30 each morning. Admission will be free, the cost of the school being met by one offering each week. Children from 4 to 14 will be enrolled but in addition there will be a nursery for C of C Executives Hear Talk By Consolidated Head When Anaheim Chamber of Commerce directors met yesterday for their monthly luncheon and business session in Marigold cafe, they had as guest speaker, Stephen W. Golem, manager of the Anaheim branch of Consolidated Aircraft company. He gave an informal talk on what is being done at the local sub-assembly plant, and at the conclusion of the business session, took the directors on a personally conducted tour of the plant. President A. C. Riutcel conducted the business meeting during which the Chamber adopted a resolution submitted by William Gallienne, secretary of Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county, barring the return of evacuated Japanese to the Pacific area. This resolution has already been passed by Anaheim and Santa Ana lodges BPOE, Native Sons and other civic organizations. Announcement was made of the annual conclave of Western Institute of Trade Executives to be held at Lake Tahoe June 20 to 26, and Secretary John M. Johnston was named as delegate to represent the local body. Johnston was The harrowing experiences which Capt. Monteverde and his men underwent during the five months they were marooned in arctic wastes, form a saga of the global war. Capt. Monteverde was piloting the big Fortress, with Lieut. Harry Spencer Jr. of Dallas, Tex., as co-pilot. Their trip to Great Britain was diverted to search for another plane that was reported overdue. This plane was never found, and while the Fortress was engaged in the search, it crashed near the west coast of Greenland. The plane broke in two and even the precious radio was wrecked, but only one member of the crew, Sgt. Paul J. Spina of New York was seriously injured at that time. Despite the intense cold and raging blizzards, the men rigged up quarters in the broken fuselage (Continued on page 2) Army Flyer Writes From North Africa Although a letter which Judge and Mrs. Frank Tausch received this week from their nephew, Capt. Ray A. Nowotny, gave them scant information as to his Army flying activities, it gave them the assurance that he is safe and well "Somewhere in North Africa." Capt. Nowotny is the son of Mrs. Ella Nowotny, now of New Braunfels, Tex., and the late Alvin Nowotny, former Anaheim residents. In his letter he declared that North Africa reminded him very much of his California home, with its spreading groves of citrus fruits. He told amusing observations of the native life, especially their plowing activities when camels never can be hitched together because of their dispositions, but always have to be teamed with oxen or donkeys. "When a flyer drops low over the fields, it disturbs the camels and then you should just hear the Arab's language," he declared. Capt. Nowotny's young wife and tiny baby daughter are with her parents in Tucson, Ariz., while he is in service. Two Highway Patrol Officers Resign From Patrol Duties Admittedly undermanned in view of the increased war-time responsibilities, the Orange county division of California Highway Patrol this week lost two more members with the resignation of Officer Herman L. Lenz of this city and the retirement of Officer Dan Adams of Tustin. Lenz, whose home is at 1236 East Center street, has served with the squad for the past seven years but resigned his post in order to give full time to his ranch interests. He felt that the change was essential in view of the labor shortage and the need for ranch products. Adams has served with the patrol for 15 years, prior to which he with a Tustin police officer and also a deputy sheriff under former Sheriff Sam Jernigan. His retirement was announced several weeks ago to take effect this month when he reached his 65th birthday. Under department rules, an officer must retire by the first of the month following attainment of the age of 65. Capt. H. C. Meehan of the patrol, said that there are no present plans to replace the two officers. Building In City Hits New Low The school will open Monday, June 21, continuing for two weeks, five mornings each week, closing on Friday, July 2. This year it will be held at White Temple church, Broadway and Philadelphia. School hours will be from 9 until 11:30 each morning. Admission will be free, the cost of the school being met by one offering each week. Children from 4 to 14 will be enrolled but in addition there will be a nursery for small children 2 years and up. Mr. Boatman concluded the session saying, "The rapid rise of juvenile delinquency challenges the churches to unite in this strong program for the Christian training of our boys and girls. We have splendid cooperation from city officials and school leaders. There is every reason to believe we can have a vacation church school this year "One Thousand Strong." Army Will Release Men For Essential Farming Conditions under which the Army will release men for essential farm jobs were learned in a communication received this week by the Orange County USDA War Board. Although the practice of granting discharges to men over 38 was discontinued April 1, such men may be transferred to the Enlisted Reserve corps and released to return to essential war jobs, including agriculture, under certain conditions, said Farm Advisor H. E. Wahlberg member of the War Board. Under the new procedure, an enlisted man who was 38 years old before March 1, 1943, may make application for transfer to his commanding officer supported by a written statement from his prospective employer that he will be engaged in an essential activity. If his job is to be in agriculture, a letter must also be secured from the county agricultural agent who certifies as to the essentiality of the farm work. Subject to approval b ythe State Director of Selective Service, he may be released, but is subject to immediate recall by the Army if he leaves an essential job. He may, however, transfer from one essential job to another. Under certain conditions, soldiers may also obtain furloughs for a period up to 90 days to do essential farm work. This provision pertains mainly to highly Nightsticks Ready For Needs Of Auxiliary Police "Wanted: Approximately 175 men and women of Anaheim's auxiliary police corps to pick up the nightsticks awaiting them." Such is the general tenor of the message that Sgt. Claude E. Lane of the men's corps, is broadcasting. Two hundred of the nightsticks were ordered to distribute among members of the auxiliary police, and are available at the Dutch Boy Paint store 108 East Center street, of which Lane is manager. Up to date only 30 have been called for and the women have been prompter in their response than the men, according to Lane. For 17 of the 48 women already sworn in as members, are now equipped with armbands, whistles and nightsticks. While only a baker's dozen of men have called for the "billies," a required part of their equipment. Lane today urged that all men and women volunteers for this form of patriotic service under the Civilian Defense set-up, secure their full equipment before the next general meeting on Wednesday night, May 19 in American Legion clubrooms. Building In City Hits New Low Anaheim building permits, low at best due to governmental restrictions, hit a new low for the month of April when figures released by Building Inspector Rudolph Nyboe show that only 14 permits were issued with a total valuation of $5111 for the month. In April, 1942, 16 permits were issued with a total valuation of $13,313. Permits issued so far this year have represented a valuation of $47,418 as compared with $95,562 for the corresponding period a year ago. Selectees Called For Next Thursday Just a week from today, Thursday, May 13, a group of 26 Anaheim selectees who already have passed their physical examinations, will go into Los Angeles for induction into the Army. The call was received this week by Glenn Peck of the Anaheim Selective Service board, and was for the smallest number of men yet received here. The call is usually for 125 men. The last group of selectees left April 13, and the long time between calls was due to the fact that induction centers of the state were closed for a 10-day interval. Bulletin Ready On "Feet and Shoes" Miss Frances Liles, home demonstration agent for Orange county, has called attention to the value of a new bulletin, "Feet and Shoes," now available at her office, Ramona building, Santa Ana, or by addressing the office of the State Demonstration Leader, College of Agriculture, Berkeley. Pointing out that people are becoming increasingly foot conscious in this gas rationing era, Miss Liles advocates the bulletin as a means of choosing carefully rationed footwear for both children and adults, to insure foot comfort and long wearing qualities. ANAHEIM GAZET The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNA, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1943 Executives Talk By Indicated Head Anaheim Chamber of Directors met yesterday in monthly luncheon session in Marigold Hall as guest speaker, Golem, manager of branch of Consolant company. An informal talk on done at the local plant, and at the business session, motors on a personally near of the plant. C. C. Riutcel business meeting durd Chamber adopted a permitted by William Secretary of Associated Commerce of Orange the return of evacuee to the Pacific Resolution has already been Anaheim and bridges BPOE, Native Americ organiza-ent was made of the move of Western Institu-tive Executives to be Tahoe June 20 to 26, John M. Johnston delegate to repre-body. Johnston was Anaheim Maintains Her Proud Record In Bond Purchases Maintaining that fine record already achieved in such patriotic activities as the Red Cross campaign, blood plasma donations, etc. Anaheim gave enthusiastic support to the Second War Loan drive so recently concluded as a nation-wide event. Chairman Paul Demaree, working the local area under general supervision of Harry L. Hanson, county War Bond chairman, today quoted the figures of $824,594 in War Bonds sold in this city during the three weeks' campaign. The city's quota was set at $800,000 and the fact that all returns were not in when results were last tabulated, indicates that the amount may be expected to reach a million dollars. This patriotic spirit evinced by residents of the city and its surrounding communities, may bring to pass the christening of a bomber as "The Spirit of Anaheim," to carry further evidence of a community's loyalty and patriotism to the enemy nations. Beets From Valley Are Processed By Lt. Lund Departs For Florida Post In Ferry Command Military orders for which Lieut. Arnold Lund of Placentia avenue has been waiting for many weeks, finally came through last week, Legislators Vote Approval Of Watson Park Bill Favorable action b ythe state senate has been taken, at Sacramento on the Clyde Watson bill for purchase of ocean frontage property between Huntington Beach and Newport Beach for use as a state park, according to a United Press dispatch. The bill, which already had the approval of the state assembly, was passed unanimously by the senate. The assembly must concur in a minor amendment, it was stated, after which the bill will go to Governor Warren for his signature. The bill provides for the allocation of $299,500 from the State Park fund, whose revenues are provided principally by Huntington Park oil fields adjacent to the property under consideration. Actual purchase of the property would be consummated by the State Park Commission. The bill was introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Watson of Orange, with Assemblyman Sam L. Collins of Fullerton as co-author. It also had the support of former Congressman Ralph Swing of San Bernardino. It was presented to the senate this week by Senator Arthur Breed of Oakland, acting for Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of this city. Beets From Valley Are Processed By Holly Sugar Plant Although the Santa Ana plant of the Holly Sugar company is scheduled to begin refining operations tomorrow an unusual situation develops in the fact that none of the beets to be processed, come from Orange county. Ever since the refinery started operations in 1912 there has been a substantial crop of Orange and Los Angeles county beets to be proceeded, but there were virtually no local plantings this year, and very few in Los Angeles county, according to Superintendent Thomas Lacy. Lacy stated that all beets to be processed during the local refining operations will be imported from Imperial valley. He estimated that approximately 130,000 tons of sugar beets will be processed during the 100-day run planned for the plant. LT. ARNOLD LUND with the result that Lieut. Lund is now in Pensacola, Fla. ready for his new responsibilities with the Ferry Command. He left Friday afternoon from Los Angeles where Mrs. Lund and their small son, Mark Allen Lund, and Lieut. Lund's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lars Lund, 1121 West Center street, bade him God speed on his journey. Lieut. Lund graduated from Citrus Junior college, Glendora after completing his Union high school course, and was then associated with his father and brother Samuel in the Lund and Sons Paint company. However flying has long been one of his major interests, and at the outbreak of the war his patriotism led him to place his skill and knowledge at the command of his country as a means of aiding the war effort. His advanced flying courses and Army procedure were gained at Mather Field where later he was detailed to flight instruction among Army Aviation cadets. He continued such training as a civilian flight instructor both at Blythe (Continued on Page 6) Buzzy Little Bees Did you ever see a bee walking? Apiarist Arnold Fischer's bees don't walk—they don't even hitch-hike. They ride in state. And today he is moving his colonies to Saugus where he expects to reap a harvest of honey before moving on later in the season, to Blythe where desert sage will afford him another rich crop. Apiarist Fischer anticipates gathering fully 60 tons of sage honey and 80 tons of orange blossom honey during the season. Talk about your busy little, buzzy little bees! Mom's Something Special this year! NATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO ITS WAR MOTHERS Reams have been written about Motherhood. Poems, stories and songs have flowed from pens sometimes dipped in heart's blood, to immortalize the name of Mother. Perhaps the most poignant phrase of all, is "Last at the Cross and earliest at the tomb." For in those few words is summed up all the faithfulness, all the love and devotion of Motherhood. In the years that have passed since one loyal and understanding daughter conceived the idea of setting aside one day each year in which a whole nation might pay tribute to its mothers, we have never approached Mother's Day with such recognition of her faithful devotion, as in this year which sees a whole world plunged into war. We laud the courage and brav- ery of these boys of ours, who with heads held high, march away to the dangers and perils they will meet on every battlefront of the world. We thrill at the tales that drift back to us, of heroism on the desert wastes of North Africa, in the jungles of the Pacific islands, in Arctic snows, high in the airways or far at sea. But back of every courageous soldier is a courageous mother. She has sent him off remembering her with a smile on her face, even though that smile was misted over with tears. He knows that she has turned from her farewells, to take up the burdens that should have been his — the burdens of maintaining a home, maintaining a business, and now to an amazing extent, of maintaining a steady flow of the materials which he needs in the business of war. If our American boys are good soldiers they come by that heritage right honestly. Their fathers were good soldiers before them—many of them good soldiers right by their boys in the ranks today. But their mothers, God bless them, are the best soldiers of all. So why should we not pause on this one day of the 365, to pay tribute to Mother, remembering always the poem— "The bravest battle that ever was fought, Shall we tell you where or when? On the maps of the world you find it not, It was fought by the mothers of men." CETTE A Year Ago Today It Will Rise Again! 1943 NUMBER 32 Valencia Season Under Way Throughout Anaheim Area One of the major industries of Orange county and one that is especially vital to the Anaheim area, the Valencia orange season, is now in full swing. All Anaheim packing plants are humming with industry as the rivers of golden fruit flow in from the surrounding groves. City Council Move Foretells Coming Of Douglas Plant Indicative of the intention of the Douglas Aircraft company to establish a branch industry for manufacturing small aircraft parts in this city, was action taken Tuesday night by the city council in regard to a petition for variance in zoning restrictions on certain lots in the Konig subdivision on South Los Angeles street. These lots, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in the subdivision, are owned by Martin Del Giorgio, Emilie D. Voigts, H. A. Kenney and Paul Neubauer, and the council heard the first reading of ordinance No. 661, granting the variance requested by the City Planning commission. The commission had met in advance of the council meeting, and its petition as presented by Secretary E. P. The fruit this year is of high quality according to experts at the packing houses, and in quantity will just about duplicate last year's crop. In each plant 20 per cent of the shipment will be set aside under government regulations, for by-products, Lend-Lease, Army and Navy needs. Picking began Monday in the majority of local groves, where field labor is fairly stable at present, although there is no superfluity in any case. The manpower shortage may be more strongly felt in the packing plants according to the consensus of their managers, but even there it has not yet become acute. In the event of an urgent need for help, Anaheim Union high school has pledged cooperation and Paul H. Demaree, superintendent, will arrange class schedules wherever possible, to release young men for aid in the industry. William Ralph Focht of the faculty, is in charge of student employment and will work out a plan to give assistance whenever Mother-Son Dinner Is Anticipated By Y Pioneer Club When Y Pioneer club members of the First Presbyterian church group celebrate their first anniversary tonight, they are making it a Mother-Son banquet at Mother's Kitchen with their mothers as guests of honor. For many weeks past the boys, under leadership of E. B. Wright, have been earning the money for tonight's gala party, and have been planning the program, which will be within club membership. This program will be given under direction of Pioneer officers, Lawrence Raines, president; Tommy Wright, vice president; Fred Paulus, secretary; Jim Bolieck treasurer, and Jack Paulus, chaplain. Tommy Wright, piano accordionist, will play solos and will accompany Ralph W. Seward on his strongly felt in the packing plants according to the consensus of their managers, but even there it has not yet become acute. In the event of an urgent need for help, Anaheim Union high school has pledged cooperation and Paul H. Demaree, superintendent, will arrange class schedules whereever possible, to release young men for aid in the industry. William Ralph Focht of the faculty, is in charge of student employment and will work out a plan to give assistance wherever and whenever needed. According to T. Earl Woodward, manager of Anaheim Cooperative Orange association where packing began Wednesday, the assocciation already had its packers and graders pretty well lined up so was ready to start with a full crew. Women who have done such work in past years, have shown a tendency to sign up for work as a patriotic duty and this, according to Paul A. Morris of the plant, will aid in filling up any existent holes in the set-up. Packing and crating are about the only plant jobs suitable to women it was stated, since men are needed for the heavier work, and it is there that high school help may be required. Packing operations got well under way Tuesday at Anaheim (Continued on Page 6) Farm Center Told Details of Trip Personal experiences and observances on the agricultural situation in the middle west were embodied in a talk given Monday night before Yorba Linda Farm Center, by A. J. Schutte of Ball road, vice-president of Orange County Farm Bureau. Mr. and Mrs. Schutte returned only recently from an extended trip through the middle west. Details of that trip were described, including the Chicago Fruit auction, where the speaker declared that auctioneers become in effect, rationing agents. He investigated agricultural problems of mid-western farmers, and told of the manner in which such problems are being met. The program was held in the Yorba Linda Women's clubhouse. Another speaker was Kenneth D. Sloop, deputy agricultural commissioner, who talked on plans for eradication of the Oriental fruit moth. Peace Officers Meet Monday Night Anaheim members of Orange County Peace Officers' association are anticipating Monday night's program to be held at 8 o'clock in the Spurgeon school auditorium, 210 West Cubbon street, Santa Ana. Sheriff Jess Elliott will introduce the speaker, Dr. Kenneth Walker, to talk on experiences in Nazi Germany. Dr. Walker, who was guest speaker at the recent meeting of Anaheim lodge BPOE, will tell many of the dramatic happenings which he described for the local group. He will discuss the Nazi philosophy, tell of his interview with Hitler, and describe his experiences in a Gestapo concentration camp. Cousin of War Hero Gen. Eisenhower, Resides in Anaheim Did you know that a first cousin of Lt. Gen. Dwight P. Eisenhower was a resident of Anaheim? She is Mrs. Isabel Cochran, manager of the Mode O' Day shop at 162 West Center street. She is deeply proud of her famous cousin and his operations in the European theater of war. "His achievements make me all the more deeply conscious of our patriotic responsibilities, and of the depth of loyalty we owe our country" she said. Mrs. Cochran's father and Gen. Eisenhower's father were brothers and the family bond is a very close one. Two years ago Mrs. Cochran and her son, Norris Cochran, now with the Las Vegas branch of Swift and Co., spent their vacation at Camp Lewis, Wash., with the Eisenhowers when the present general was only a colonel. He was a hero worshiper then of the first water, of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who in the Southwest Pacific theater of war, is still Eisenhowser's ideal of everything that a soldier should be