anaheim-gazette 1943-06-10

Sunset Beach Harbor Plan Given Joint C C Approval Of county-wide interest was action taken this week by directors of Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county meeting jointly with Harbor District Chambers of Commerce directors of the Long Beach area, relative to plans for development of a industrial harbor in Sunset Beach area. A provisional endorsement of the plan was given by the directors following which president Clyde Simmons named a harbor development committee to act under chairmanship of L. A. (Dan) Patch of Sunset Beach. On this committee he placed Dave Olmstead, Long Beach; Howard Irwin, Fullerton; Harry Welch, Newport Beach, and A. A. Beard, county road department engineer and engineering consultant for the county planning commission. The board also adopted a resolution requesting a planning commission study of the project in conjunction with a survey by the county planning commission, under funds which county supervisors have been requested to allocate for the purpose in the county budget. Since the project as proposed must be ruled feasible by competent engineers, the directors made a provision that Orange county must have equal voice with Los Angeles. Ensign Fernandez Will Be Based In U.S. Naval Hospital Exactly four years to the day from the date when he last sailed from continental United States, Ensign Steve Fernandez again set foot on his native soil when he arrived last week to spend a 30-day leave here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pressel, 203 South Clementine street. In those four intervening years, Ensign Fernandez has had many exciting and thrilling experiences, some of which are in the "Now it can be told" category. As an ensign in the Medical division of the U.S. Navy, he was in the Philippines at the outbreak of the war. The board also adopted a resolution requesting a planning commission study of the project in conjunction with a survey by the county planning commission, under funds which county supervisors have been requested to allocate for the purpose in the county budget. Since the project as proposed must be ruled feasible by competent engineers, the directors made a provision that Orange county must have equal voice with Los Angeles county in any body set up for harbor government. A second provision was that in the event that a port authority is set up for control of the harbor, this authority should comprise an equal number of Orange county and Los Angeles county men. Following the initial proposal that the flats between Huntington Beach and Seal Beach should be developed into the huge industrial harbor project, investigation of the program from an engineering standpoint was turned over to the Orange County Harbor commission by the county board of supervisors. (Continued on page 6) Sgt. In Air Corps Here On Furlough One of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Mercurio's three soldier sons, Sgt. Amadeo ("Layo") Mercurio, is home on an eight-day furlough from Caspar Air Base in Wyoming and is dividing his time pretty equally between the family home, 1010 Custer street in Santa Ana, and his father's place of business, the Valencia Market, 307 East Center street. Sgt. Mercurio who enlisted in the Air Corps last August, has been stationed at the Caspar Air Base for the past eight months after training at both Salt Lake City and at Jefferson Barracks in Missouri. His two brothers Mario and Lieut. Blas Mercurio, are also with the Army Air Corps and his brother-in-law, St. Sgt. E. F. Thues, is also flying and is at present in New Guinea. Mrs. Thues, the former Mary Jo Mercurio, who is employed in this city, had a letter Saturday from her husband telling her that he has now been decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross in addition to his Airmen's Medal, and has been cited for the Silver Star, all for gallantry in action in the Pacific theater of war. He is now Ensign Steve Fernandez again set foot on his native soil when he arrived last week to spend a 30-day leave here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pressel, 203 South Clementine street. In those four intervening years, Ensign Fernandez has had many exciting and thrilling experiences, some of which are in the "Now it can be told" category. As an ensign in the Medical division of the U.S. Navy, he was in the Philippines at the outbreak of the war, and was stationed with Admiral Hart. From the Philippines, Ensign Fernandez was transferred to Java and it was there that he had the distressing experience of losing all his personal belongings in the action taking place in that area. From Java he proceeded to Australia where he was at both Melbourne and Sidney and later stationed at New Guinea. While in Australia he was instrumental in establishing and developing hospital quarters, including one which increased its capacity from 30 to 1500 patients before his departure. Now returned to his homeland, Ensign Fernandez will be stationed permanently in San Diego where he will be an instructor at the Naval hospital when his present leave is ended. It was at San Diego that he enlisted in the Navy almost 19 years ago shortly after graduation from Union high school here. Theology Student On Orange Program Among the several interesting features of a sacred concert presented Sunday night by the choir of Orange Presbyterian church, was a talk by Keith Beebe of this city. A recent graduate of Occidental College, Beebe is expecting to enter an eastern theological seminary in the autumn, to complete his preparations for the ministry. These plans gave added significance to his talk on "Why I Plan to be a Minister." Guest soloist on the program was John Raitt, former Fullerton baritone now soloist of Pasadena First Presbyterian church. With Mrs. Raitt as his accompanist he sang among other sacred numbers, three by Albert Hay Malotte, based on scriptural passages, LT. ARTHUR BERMUDEZ ate from the Bombardier School at Kirtland Field, Albuquerque, N.M., in the history of the school. The new aerial bombardier whose wife was the former Miss Virginia Yager of the Joseph H. Yager home on Route 2, Anaheim, was stationed at Santa Ana Army Air Base prior to his advanced training at Kirtland Field. He graduated from high school in Huntington Beach where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Bermudez, make their home. His father was a corporal in the First World War, serving with the 26th Engineers. Young Bermudez followed high school with studies at Compton junior college where he received his degree last year and where he was affiliated with Beta Phi and Alpha fraternities and was a record-breaking athlete, captaining the swimming and water polo teams. He has won the Southern California swimming championship five times. Lieut. Bermudez is now ready for active duty as an aerial bombardier but his destination cannot of course, be disclosed. Silver Jubilee Is In Store For Episcopal Rector Sunday morning's worship service at 10:30 o'clock in St. Michael's Episcopal church will be of double importance both to the congregation and to the rector, the Rev. D. Howard Dow. For the occasion will celebrate the 13th anniversary of the coming of the Rev. Mr. Dow to assume the duties of rector of the parish, but the date has additional significance for him, since it will be truly his "Silver Jubilee," the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the Episcopal priesthood. St. Michael's church, which celebrated its 70th anniversary in County's E War Bond Quota For June Has Been Announced As $858,000 From Paul H. Demaree, local War Savings committees chairman, today came announcement that the sale of $14,500,000 in Series F and G bonds will be sought as Southern California's part in attaining the national sales goal of 12 billion dollars for these and the E bond issues in the fiscal year ending June 30. The F and G bonds are added to the quota of $33,000,000 worth of Series E, the so-called "people's" War Bonds. Orange county's quota of E bonds for the month of June was set at $858,000. Demaree explained but pointed out that no community quotas had been fixed for F and G bonds, although their sale will be pshed here as elsewhere. It was further explained that the E bonds which mature in 10 years, are well adapted to the needs of the small investor who is able to devote some part of his current income to the purchase. Such bonds may be owned only by an individual and the limit pur-chase in one year is $5000 maturity value. Since they are purchased at 75 per cent of face value, the interest rate is equivalent to 2.90 per cent compounded annually. Series F bonds are intended for larger investors, either individuals, corporations or groups and mature in 12 years. Series G bonds are for those who want to receive a current income, and their cost is the same as their face value. Maturing in 12 years, interest at the rate of 2.5 percent is payable semiannually. They too may be bought by individuals, corporations or groups. Limitation on holdings of F and G bonds issued in any one calendar year is $100,000 cost price. All three issues, E, F and G are redeemable at any time for at least the amount invested. Series G bonds may be cashed at par in the event of the holder's death, for payment of inheritance tax or any other purpose. For the occasion will celebrate the 13th anniversary of the coming of the Rev. Mr. Dow to assume the duties of rector of the parish, but the date has additional significance for him, since it will be truly his "Silver Jubilee," the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the Episcopal priesthood. St. Michael's church, which celebrated its 70th anniversary in late May, was the first Episcopal church established in Orange county. The Rev. Mr. Dow is the fifth rector to have served in that long period, and has served longer than any other clergyman in the post. He might well be called the dean of Anaheim's clergy, for he has resided in Anaheim longer than any other clergyman now serving here. In addition to the observance to be given the double anniversary at morning worship, the Rector and Mrs. Dow have planned to hold open house Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock in their pleasant home at 229 East Adele street. They have issued general invitation to all their friends to drop in during the afternoon, and share a cup o' tea with them. Inductees To Have Longer Furloughs Announced by the OWI is the fact that the War Department has authorized extension of the furlough period between the day of induction into the Army and the date men must report for duty, from seven days to a full two weeks. The change will be made in all commands not later than July 1. At the same time it was announced that some time between July 1 and September 1 the period will be increased to 21 days. AHEIM GAZETY The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1943 Red Cross Chapter Plans to Meet Next Plasma Quota Although many important matters came up for discussion Tuesday night when board members of Anaheim chapter, American Red Cross met in Red Cross headquarters under chairmanship of Mrs. D. Jerry Youngs, principal interest was attached to the present situation in the blood donor service. For the first time since the service was instituted, Anaheim failed to meet her quota when the mobile unit visited this city two weeks ago. Since the need is daily growing in urgency, the Los Angeles center has notified the local Red Cross chapter that a repetition of this failure would mean that the unit would no longer come to this city. Instead it will go to a community whose citizens will meet the quota set for them. However headquarters granted another date to this city, and on Tuesday, August 31, the mobile unit will return to give Anaheim another chance to prove its patriotism. The local chapter must provide a minimum of 240 donors on that date, in order to provide the assigned quota of 225 pints of blood. Beach Park Bill Is Signed By Gov. Warren Assemblyman Clyde Watson's bill for the proposed purchase of shore land between Huntington and Newport Beaches to be used for state park purposes, was signed yesterday by Gov. Earl Warren, who at the same time vetoed the bill sponsored by Assemblyman Sam Collins of Fullerton, for purchase of the Hamilton Cotton estate at San Clemente. In signing the Watson bill, Gov. Warren followed a procedure as in other appropriation bills, and reduced the appropriation from $299,500 to $150,000. Whether this will affect the purchase of the land in question is not yet known. Harry C. Westover Is Named Internal Revenue Collector Following closely upon announcement of the resignation of Nat Rogan as collector of internal revenue for the Sixth California district embracing the ten southern counties of the state, was the appointment by President Frank- Members of Family Enjoy Reunion With Lt. Woodward A brief week's leave granted Lieut. Leland F. Woodward from his duties at the San Antonio Army Air Base in Texas, afforded opportunities for many interesting events shared with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl T. Woodward, 1204 West Center street. Lieut. Woodward, who flew from his Texas base, landed at the former Orange County airport, Santa Ana, on Sunday evening, May 29 where he was met by Mr. and Mrs. Woodward. He remained for the week's leave, leaving last Sunday evening by train from Los Angeles. He was fortunate in being here for the beginning of commencement week observances at Whitier College, where his sister, Miss Erlene Woodward, is a member of the graduating class, majoring in education. Sunday afternoon the family attended baccalaureate services at the college, where Dr. W. O.' Mendenhall, former Whitier college president, delivered the address. Prior to the services, Mr. and Mrs. Woodward brought members of the family circle, together for a dinner complimenting their soldier son and their college gradu- Bombardier School Field, Albuquerque, history of the school. Aerial bombardier was the former Miss of the Joseph H. Jon Route 2, Anaheim, at Santa Ana Army Corps to his advanced Airland Field. From high school on Beach where his and Mrs. Arthur D. take their home. His corporal in the First Serving with the 26th Mudez followed high studies at Compton where he received last year and where he met with Beta Phi and activities and was a recrute athlete, captaining and water polo has won the Southern swimming championships. Mudez is now ready city as an aerial bombs destination cannot be disclosed. Leaders Named for Boy Scout Camp With the date drawing near for the first camp period at Osceola for Anaheim area's Boy Scouts, boys in the 9 to 11 and 12 to 16 age groups have been urged to make application immediately at Y headquarters, for the date of June 30 to July 7. YMCA Secretary Gerald Patton will be camp director, and has announced the leaders who will take part in camp programs through the two intervals for Anaheim area Scouts. Working with the first group will be Dr. Edward Jordt, Ted Payne, Louis Sandoval, Tex Middleton, Charles Byron Frank and Jack Wilson of Anaheim; Oscar Strickland and Clive Adams, Huntington Beach, and John Hurst of Whittier College. Mrs. Middleton will be "health mother" and Mrs. Payne will serve as camp hostess. Need of early registering for camp was emphasized since the second interval of July 23 to 30 is completely filled now by club groups. Any Scout member of one of the troops signed for the later interval, should contact his leader at once in regard to the outing. Leaders for this second interval are Paul H. Demaree, Melbourne A. Gauer, the Rev. Don Earl Boatman, the Rev. Stanley Frederick George, the Rev. George Dymmel, Wilbert Bonney, Paul Jungkeit and Arthur Bourne, Harry C. Westover Is Named Internal Revenue Collector Following closely upon announcement of the resignation of Nat Rogan as collector of internal revenue for the Sixth California district embracing the ten southern counties of the state, was the appointment by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, of Attorney Harry C. Westover of Santa Ana and Corona Del Mar, to the post. The Sixth California district ranks among the most important in the nation. Its main office is in Los Angeles with divisional offices in Long Beach, San Diego, Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Monica, San Bernardino and Bakersfield, and 10 additional branch offices in as many Southland communities. Nat Rogan has administered the duties of the office since July, 1935, but tendered his resignation because of the condition of his health. Prior to taking the office he had served as administrator of Home Owners' Loan corporation, San Diego. The appointment of Westover as his successor, was said to have been suggested by Senator Sheridan Downey. His duties will begin coincident with the departure of Rogan on July 1. (Continued on page 2) Historic Landmark Is Discussed By Lion Club Speaker With Leonard Schwacofer, a recognized authority on Southland history, as their guide, Anaheim Lions journeyed far into the past at their Friday luncheon last week, and with him, visited in fancy that historical old "Vallecito Stage Depot" around which so much of San Diego county's early history revolves. Introduced by John M. Johnson, program chairman for the day, after the club's business session conducted by Dr. John Boege, president, Schwacofer pointed out to the Lions, that this generation's responsibility is to preserve for the future, all the colorful history of California's early days. He suggested that this genera- tion College, where his sister, Miss Erlene Woodward, is a member of the graduating class, majoring in education. Sunday afternoon the family attended baccalaureate services at the college, where Dr. W. O. Mendenhall, former Whitier college president, delivered the address. Prior to the services, Mr. and Mrs. Woodward brought members of the family circle, together for a dinner complimenting their soldier son and their college graduate daughter, at Dinner Bell Ranch on the Whittier boulevard. In the party in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Woodward, Lieut. Leand Woodward and Miss Erlene Woodward were the grandparents of the two young people, Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Woodward of East Whittier, and Mrs. Elva Seal, Whittier, together with Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Jessup, Mrs. Willis Harner and son Richard and Mr. (Continued on Page 6) Local Selectees On Fullerton List Of three Anaheim men on the end of May list of inductees from Fullerton Selective Service board No. 174, two, David Owen Teeter and Jess Vasquez Lopez, chose the Navy while the third, Don Keith Arnold, will be in the Army. Others of the group choosing the Navy were Homer L. Thompson of Placentia; Ralph D. Chamlee and Edgar B. Erwin of La Habra; and one San Diego舟 Jonathan L. Pedeh. William E. Swager of Brea, Clement Morales of La Habra and Rodolfo T. Ruiz of Placentia, went into the Marine Corps. On the list of Army inductees were Elmer W. Adait, Omer A. Ledbetter, Vincent J. LaForce Robert L. Plummer, Lawrence J. Simpson, Clarence E. Robinson Henry R. Hamon, Fullerton; Alexander E. Sandoval, Cyril L. Johnson, Joseph W. Granger, La Habra; Arthur M. Ponce and Sydney W. Jackman, Placentia, and Edward A. Cornwall Jr., Corona De Mar. Nine men comprised the first June list of the Fullerton board Navy men included Max F Rhoads, Yorba Linda; John Yosa Jr., La Habra; Lowell M. Smith Willis O. Schenck and Maurice A Poole, fullerton. Those in Army service were Walter W. Koontz La Habra; John S. Sutphen, Willi E. Parker, Fullerton, and Georgie Parker, Fullerton; and George and to the rector, Howard Dow. Occasion will celebrate anniversary of the comvoy Mr. Dow to assume rector of the parish, has additional signimism, since it will be over Jubilee," the 25th of his ordination to priesthood. Del's church, which was 70th anniversary in the first Episcopal published in Orange Rev. Mr. Dow is the who have served in that and has served longer other clergyman in the night well be called the Anaheim's clergy, for he in Anaheim longer other clergyman now Tax Delinquencies Hit New Low Anaheim tax delinquencies have reached a new low, standing on June 1, at $1627.42 for the entire interval of the past six years, lowest in many years, according to City Treasurer A. G. Tuma. Few Misdemeanors Occurred In May Forty-eight arrests in the 31 days of May summed up the city's misdemeanors as reported Tuesday night to the council by Police Chief Teed L. Wilder. However in addition to the actual arrests, Chief Wilder's men handed out citations to exactly 100 traffic violators. Crossing Guards Are Appointed One Anaheim woman, Mrs. W. Grant Smith, has been appointed as deputy city patrolman to act as a school crossing guard at Broadway and Palm street, by Chief Teed L. Wilder. Thomas W. Jackson has been appointed to a similar post to serve at Center and Palm streets. City Welfare Cites Aid to Needy Superintendent Mona Price of the city's welfare department in her report on May activities presented this week to the city council, told of aid to the extent of $20.16 extended during the month, to four needy families representing nine individuals. In addition her department totaled 86 office and home calls. Water Level Drops Four Feet Water level in the city well which reached a high point on May 1, took a drop of four feet during the month and now stands at 115 feet, according to V. W. Hannum, power plant superintendent. The city pumped the total of 77,443,200 gallons of water during the month. ETTE Year Proposing a Toast To American Troops Here's Looking Attu! 10, 1943 NUMBER 37 Winners of High Scholastic Honors ROB ROY McDONALD MARIAN PICKELL High School Is Prepared For Commencement Week On the qui vive with expectancy and excitement, senior class members of Anaheim Union high school are preparing for the commencement-week program to get under way tomorrow night with the annual Junior-Senior banquet. Special importance attaches to this year's commencement High School Is Prepared For Commencement Week On the qui vive with expectancy and excitement, senior class members of Anaheim Union high school are preparing for the commencement-week program to get under way tomorrow night with the annual Junior-Senior banquet. Special importance attaches to this year's commencement event because of the unusual situation arising when Miss Marion Pickell and Bob Roy McDonald made equal scholastic honors, thus creating for the first time in the school's history, the need for having two valedictorians. Both young people went through the entire four years of the course with straight A's in every study subject. Rotary Club Hears Talk on Japan’s Impoverished Life World travels of Dr. Edward Milligan of Santa Ana, enabled him to speak with knowledge and understanding on Japan at the latest meeting of Rotary club over which Robert Boney presided in Elks clubhouse. S. W. Golem, manager of the Anaheim branch, Consolidated Aircraft company, as program chairman, introduced Dr. Milligan. The latter told of the crowded living conditions in Japan where the fact that every acre of ground must support 3000 people creates an economic condition that is hard for the occidental races to grasp. The average annual income of a Japanese farmer is about $30 a year he stated, making it necessary for individuals to get along on about a third of the food consumed per person in this country. Government supervision of all organizations including schools, and even the predominant religion (Shintoism) brings everything under control of their deified emperor, he explained. Dr. Milligan expressed strong opposition to alleged laxity in control of Japanese relocation centers. He placed much of the blame for the war on our failure to curb the importation of Japan's cheaply manufactured products. Eleven visiting Rotarians from county clubs shared the interests of the meeting. Y Secretary Gerald R. Patton was welcomed to membership, with M. A. Gauer extending formal greeting. Greetings also were expressed to John Molt, resuming membership after a year's leave of absence. President Boney announced that events because of the unusual situation arising when Miss Marion Pickell and Bob Roy McDonald made equal scholastic honors, thus creating for the first time in the school's history, the need for having two valedictorians. Both young people went through the entire four years of the course with straight A's in every study subject. Superintendent will present diplomas to approximately 175 young people including a score of youths now serving with the nation's armed forces, at the commencement program to be held next Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock in the Greek theater of the city park. Geoffrey Morgan will give the address on the patriotic subject of "Let Freedom Ring." Edward Stoffel will be salutatorian and Don Baggott will be on the program as class representative. The senior chorus will sing and other musical numbers will be provided by a brass quintet and by the high school band under (Continued on page 2) Rev. Alvin Horn Is Returned to Local Pastorate The Rev. Alvin L. Horn, pastor of Salem Evangelical church, was returned to the local pastorate by the stationing committee when ministerial appointments were made at the 60th annual California conference of Evangelical churches held last week in Santa Ana. At the same time the Rev. U. S. Schauer, immediate predecessor here of the Rev. Mr. Horn, was returned to the Lodi church where he has been stationed since leaving Anaheim. Another former local pastor, the Rev. Edward Burgi, more recently of Melrose avenue Evangelical church, Los Angeles, was retired from active ministry. The Rev. E. C. Schneid- Finances Advance to Flourish City of Anaheim is far from the breadline even though it paid for the half month of May 15 to 31 totaled $23. For the treasury bal-meral fund shows $103,- with a total treasury bal-meral $110,817.05, according to given by City Treasurer Summa at this week's coun-culing. Was reported as a banner on the public service dept which netted $26,672 per month. Other revenues of $2452 in fines reported by Judge Frank Tausch, as of the 103 cases handled in last, and $5396 from the nine permits issued by Build-ector R. Nyboe. Lower Level Drops in Feet The level in the city wells reached a high point on it took a drop of four feet the month and now stands five feet, according to V. W. Wynn, power plant superintendent. The city pumped the 77,443,200 gallons of water the month. Eleven visiting Rotarians from county clubs shared the interests of the meeting. Y Secretary Gerald R. Patton was welcomed to membership, with M. A. Gauer extending formal greeting. Greetings also were expressed to John Molt, resuming membership after a year's leave of absence. President Boney announced that the next two meetings will be held at the Spanish Kitchen while Elks club is undergoing repairs and alternations. Food Production Committee Estimates Need of 4500 Additional Workers When Orange county reaches the peak of its production season in August and September, fully 4500 additional farm workers will be needed according to estimation of the Food Production committee at a recent special session called by its chairman, A. H. ("Gus") Allen. The estimate was based on figures submitted by the county's principal farm labor employers in response to a survey conducted by the women's division of the committee. The women contacted all the larger employers, and returns revealed that a total of 2820 men, women and student workers will be wanted at some time from the present up to the end of the harvest season. These figures do not include workers required by concerns employing smaller working groups. In addition to this list are the allied citrus industries of fumigation and spray work during the interval from mid-summer until autumn when an estimated 1000 workers will be needed. It was believed that the difference between the 3829 workers needed as shown by the survey, and the estimated 4500 suggested by the Production committee, would take care of the increased worker needs of the smaller employers. Several potential sources for meeting this manpower need were suggested by the committee. Included were volunteer men and women workers responding through patriotism to calls for regular or temporary employment; student labor from both the country and the Southerland; increased importation of alien laborers, and "exchanges" with other sections of the state. The exchange plan may grow in importance since arrangements are now being worked out by the Food Production council for the transfer of farm workers to successive harvest fields of the state. Complete figures on student employment were not obtainable, but indications are that a thousand or more boys and girls are at pres- (Continued on page 3)