anaheim-gazette 1943-06-24

Lions Club Installation Includes Supper Event Installation of officers for Anaheim Lions set for tomorrow night, promises to be a colorful and entertaining event to be given setting in the Victor G, Loly home, 510 North Clementine street, where the club men will enjoy a garden supper at 6:30 o'clock as a prelude to the ceremonial. Dr. John Boege, who has wielded the presidential gavel successfully for the year just drawing to a close, will turn his office over to Francis W. Elliott during installation to be conducted by Dr. Elliott Rowland of San Bernardino. Dr. Rowland has been active in the organization for many years and is a charter member and past president of Santa Ana Lions club. The coincidence of names of the incoming president and the installing officer, goes a step farther in the fact that Mrs. Loly, who will join her husband (a past Anaheim club president) in host duties at the supper hour, was an Elliott before her marriage. Officers to be installed with the president are the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, treasurer; Wayne Griggs, secretary; Warren Ashleigh, song leader; Ray Hamilton, tamer; Joseph R. Scholz, tail twister; Arthur B. Wilmsen, assistant tail twister; Ernest Ganahl, Joe Lieb Jr. Goes To Army Post At Texas Air Base Departing Tuesday by American Airlines for El Paso, Tex., Joe Lieb Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Eight Persons Go To Hospital After Auto Crash Pfc. R. W. Winget of Whittier, a member of the Marine Corps, and his wife were taken to St. Joseph hospital, and six Mexicans in a second automobile driven by Benjamin Avalos, were taken to County General hospital following a collision in which their two cars were involved Sunday night about 10 o'clock on North Los Angeles street near Sycamore. Wingert and his wife were both injured, but the former has now been released from the hospital although Mrs. Wingert is still confined there taking treatment for her injuries, the extent of which has not yet been determined. Reports were filed at the local police station from both Wingert and Avalos. Wingert stated that Reduction Made In State Cash Fund A reduction in the cash excess of California's general fund by the sum of $39,115,474 has been announced by State Controller Harry B. Riley, through the setting aside of funds for war emergencies and bond retirement purposes. Provisions of 1943 legislation were complied with in the move whereby Riley transferred $25,000,000 from the general fund to the recently created war catastrophe reserve fund, and $14,588,249 to the bond sinking fund for 1943. In making these transfers, Riley explained that the money has not been actually spent but that the amount available for general use has been reduced in the sum of these transfers. The general fund cash excess had reached an all-time high last month of $216,133,176. Due to these transfers the excess had dropped on May 31, to $87,017,702, but even at the reduced figure, is $66,055,559 higher than a year ago. Revenues in the past eleven months totaled $261,596,977 and expenditures this year reached cars were involved Sunday night about 10 o'clock on North Los Angeles street near Sycamore. Wingert and his wife were both injured, but the former has now been released from the hospital although Mrs. Wingert is still confined there taking treatment for her injuries, the extent of which has not yet been determined. Reports were filed at the local police station from both Wingert and Avalos. Wingert stated that he was driving south on Los Angeles street when the other car crashed into him in attempting to pass. Both cars were forced to the curb and badly wrecked. A group of sailors in an automobile just ahead of the cars involved in the accident, were unanimous in placing the blame on the Mexicans, and when it was discovered that one of the latter was wearing a "zoot suit", were all set for trouble when arrival of the police fortunately checked such action. Examination showed that Avalos was not intoxicated as the sailors asserted, but he has been charged with driving without a license. Names of the Mexicans taken to the hospital, all of whom were from Los Angeles, were Benjamin Avalos, driver, Manuel Melgosa, Eleanore Tranjo, Luis Tranjo, Henry Avalos and Bernard Tranjo. Coast Dimout Area Extended Inland Under Navy Orders Monday as the longest day of the year, seemed an appropriate time for extension of the Southland coast dimout area inland as far as Costa Mesa, over a mile further inland than has heretofore been in effect. Extension of the dimout area was made under complaint of the Navy that lights are too bright in the Costa Mesa section, thus imperilling ships in their movements along the coast. Coordinator Ben Lieberman of the county civilian defense council also has stated that he has had complaints that there is too much light at the Naval Air station south of Tustin and that investigations are now under way to determine if this is the case, in which event it will be necessary to arrange for dimming lights on the base and adiacent areas. JOE LIEB JR. Joe Lieb, 207 North Claudina street, will report for active duty with the U. S. Army Air Forces as an administrator in Air Corps supplies. In entering the service, Lieb maintained his own ideas, refusing the opportunity to go in with an officer's rating in preference to working up from the ranks on merit alone. He had previously held a rating as Second Class officer with the Coast Guard Reserve. He has been actively engaged in war construction through the western states, as general manager of the United States Construction corporation, specializing in airport construction and installation. Also he has given much time and attention to western agriculture. A graduate of Union high school, he completed his education at Fullerton junior college and UCLA where he majored in business administration and military science, and was active in student affairs. Other interests have been varied, for Lieb is a member of the Izaak Walton league; California Young Republicans; Native Sons of the Golden West; Fraternal Order of Eagles; and Orange County Junior Farm bureau. Noted Businessman Will Address Advertisers' Meet Rilea W. Doe, vice president of Safeway Stores, Inc., Oakland has been selected as guest speaker for the Publishers'-Advertising Executives' luncheon to be held Saturday in Hotel Biltmore, Los Angeles, in connection with the Southern California Hometown Newspapers' Wartime Advertising conference. "Do We Have What It Takes?" will be the subject upon which the business executive will address the group, drawing upon his wide experience in the merchandising field, and outlining some of the fundamental problems confronting business men, and their re- Starring Roles on "Family Night" Are Played By Crisp Vegetables Cool as a cucumber, long as a string bean and red as a tomato were old similes given a new meaning at the successful Victory Garden show held Monday in the city park in connection with the season's first "Family Night" celebration engineered by the city fathers and the park commissioners. For while of course merry family picnics held the center of the stage for the early evening interval, star players in the theatrical presentation of garden products were choice vegetables grown by the city's amateur gardeners, old and young. H. E. W. Barnes, park chairman of the city council, and Park Superintendent Rudy Boysen were heartily commended for their plans which worked out so successfully. They had fine cooperation from Dame Nature who provided a perfect June day, and a balmy evening for the continued fun of a skating party for youngsters, and a shuffleboard contest in which Lions and Kiwanis tied for honors. In softball games of the earlier afternoon, Broadway school went down to defeat before Horace Mann players in a 6 to 5 score. Everyone found interest in the Victory Garden show. Miss Dora Draper, recreational director, and her assistants, the Misses Bettie Balliet and Doris Tuffree, had arranged tables in the colonnade leading to the Greek theater, for display of the many entries. Honors were pretty evenly divided between the junior division, and that reserved for adult and family displays. And it would be difficult to distinguish between the two prize winners for the most attractive vegetable dsplay, that entered by little Miss Sharon Kip of the juniors, and the one entered in the adult division by Dr. John Boege. Each offered an amazing variety of fine vegetables, and each took first honors. A variety of garden pest controls formed prizes claimed by winners, in addition to the ribbons awarded by the judges, Meritt Hagan of Greater Anaheim Market, and Walter Rawlings of (Continued on Page 6) City Government On 48-Hour Week Becoming effective on Thursday, July 1, the City of Anaheim in all its executive offices with the exception of the city hall, will go on the 48-hour week working basis. The move is made in order to conserve manpower. City hall offices will remain on the present 44-hour basis, closing Saturday at noon as in the past. AHEIM GAZETE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1943 eb Jr. Goes my Post as Air Base g Tuesday by Americes for El Paso, Tex., r., son of Mr. and Mrs. Anaheim Housewives Advised to Save Waste Kitchen Fats Put that waste fat container in a prominent place, Mrs. Anaheim, and drain off every particle of fat you can spare from your cooking needs, to go to Uncle Sam for making of high explosives. You are asked to do this by Zack J. Farmer, salvage chief of the War Production Board, whose recent tabulation of fat salvage, shows that Anaheim turned in a mere 751 pounds of fat in April, lower by 11 pounds than the March collection. Anaheim housewives were not alone in their slow response to this urgent need. Orange county produced only 7,787 pounds of waste fats in April, and the entire Southland fell 58 per cent short of its quota. Based on population figures provided by the chamber of commerce, Anaheim's quota of waste fats would be in excess of 3000 pounds a month. This fat would make 1500 pounds of dynamite. So Mrs. Anaheim, think for a minute what 1500 pounds of dynamite could do to Tokyo—and strain off that bit of fat instead of dumping it into the garbage pail. Lieut. Wisser Will Command New Company I Here Reorganization of Anaheim's old Co. K, State Guard platoons and the State Militia company into the new Anaheim Co. I of First Battalion, 39th Regiment, was effected Tuesday night at ceremonies conducted in the high school gymnasium by Major Norman Henderson of the adjutant general's office; Major Gordon Finley of the First Battalion, and Capt. Fred Reif of Santa Ana. Commanding officer of Co. I was named as First Lieut. L. N. ("Pete") Wisser, veteran of First World War and long active in military circles here including Company K. Also of Co. K was his first assistant, Second Lt. Herbert E. Carter. Lieut. George H. Miner, former member of the State Militia, was named as junior officer. Reorganization was in accordance with recent state legislation, by means of which and under order of Governor Earl Warren, all units of California State Guard and State Militia are to be consolidated with First Battalion, 39th Regiment, California State guard. The first muster in the county under the new act took place Sunday in Cypress when Co. A was formed at military ceremonies Group Will Plan Coordination In Relief Agencies Various Anaheim civic lead have received invitation fr Newport Chamber Wants Week-Ends For Military Men A resolution which may have a definite effect upon vacation plans of the Southland generally, was adopted by Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce directors at their recent meeting, in a laudable effort to solve some of the problems affecting that and other coast resorts. Inspired by the heavy demands made by the military personnel upon facilities and accommodations of the Newport Harbor area, the resolution points out that these demands make it virtually impossible for civilians to secure such accommodations over weekends when large groups of the military personnel are granted leave. These week-end leaves from Saturday noon until Sunday noon are almost the only time when the men can leave their posts of duty, the chamber executives explained, suggesting that civilians adapt their plans to army needs by using beach resort facilities during the week. The plan would not interfere with Sunday afternoon outings it was shown. W. M. Longmoor, president, and Harry Welch, secretary of the Newport chamber, have invited other Southland resort communities to join in enlisting public cooperation in reserving the weekend for the military personnel, as action in the best “interest of the national war effort.” Minors Must Have Work Permits On Vacation Jobs Anaheim boys and girls of high school age, but who are still minors have been informed of some of the rules governing their employment during summer vacation months, in either industry or tia, was named as junior officer. Reorganization was in accordance with recent state legislation, by means of which and under order of Governor Earl Warren, all units of California State Guard and State Militia are to be consolidated with First Battalion, 39th Regiment, California State guard. The first muster in the county under the new act took place Sunday in Cypress when Co. A was formed at military ceremonies held in the State Guard armory of that community. It was formed under the command of Capt. Adolph H. Strempel, who voluntarily sacrificed his former rank as major in the State Militia battle (Continued on page 3) Rumors Arise That Craemer May Enter Senate Race Much interest has been occasioned in this community by rumors that Justus Craemer, publisher of the Orange Daily News and member of the state railroad commission, may enter the race for U. S. senator from California. Foundation for the rumor was seen in an announcement made by Lieut. Gov. Frederick F. Houser, that he himself is giving serious consideration to entering the race next year for the senatorship. Houser, who is acting governor during Governor Earl Warren's attendance at the Governor's conference in Columbus, Ohio, has disclosed the receipt of a letter from Harry W. Falk Jr. of Ukiah, Republican Central committee chairman for Mendocino county. In this letter, Houser was given a slight lead over two other possible candidates for the senate post, as a result of a straw vote among eight of 11 chairmen from the First Congressional district. The two candidates mentioned were Craemer, one of Orange county's most widely known citizens, and Phil Bancroft of Walnut Creek, unsuccessful candidate for the Senate seat at the last election. Local politicians have held Craemer in mind as a possible candidate for some time past, recognizing the high place accorded him in California political circles, and the many friends he has won throughout the state. Group Will Plan Coordination In Relief Agencies Various Anaheim civic leaders have received invitation from Willis H. Warner, chairman of Orange county board of supervisors, to join similar leaders from different county communities in a discussion of plans for coordinated county-wide activities in autumn, in raising funds for different war-connected relief agencies. The meeting has been set for next Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the council chamber of Santa Ana city hall, where supervisors will confer with them in attendance, as to what course to pursue in raising such funds, well as those for local character building and charitable agencies. Chairman Warner devised a meeting after having been called to a similar conference by Governor Warren, when his interest in coordinated efforts in the county received new stimuli Through Governor Warren's efforts, a State Civilian War Chieftain has been organized to coordinate the many relief agencies seeking funds. In citing Orange county's various relief agencies, USO, Chieftain Warner states "We have realized the tremendous waste time and money occasioned by succession of separate appearances." There is great need for such method of determining which peals are worthy and what community's share should be. Tuesday night's meeting will for planning purposes only there will be no solicitation funds." Roller Rink Burns To Ground In Mysterious Blaze What was long a favorite rite devvous for all young people this section of the county, Valencia Roller Rink on Highway today is only a heap of smoldering Minors Must Have Work Permits On Vacation Jobs Anaheim boys and girls of high school age, but who are still minors have been informed of some of the rules governing their employment during summer vacation months, in either industry or agriculture. First necessity, according to Herman I. Ranney, attendance supervisor and assistant to the county superintendent of schools, is a work permit. These permits, which may be obtained from high school or any school superintendent's office, are small blue cards bearing the notice "Vacation and Saturday Permit to Work." Ranney points out that it is essential that employers collect such cards from youths whom they employ, and asks that minors and employers cooperate so that the transaction is fully legal. Children's Bureau of U. S. Department of Labor, has listed six hazardous occupations from which minors are barred. On farms, they include handling of power-driven machinery, proximity to dangerous moving belts, hay press plungers, power saws and similar equipment involving dangerous situations. Also prohibited is serving as driver or helper on a motor vehicle if the minor does not qualify for a driver's or chauffeur's license. Young people working on farms may be employed for more than eight hours a day only when they are 16 or more years of age. Those under 16 may not work more than eight hours daily or 48 hours a week. While a communication addressed to the city fathers this week by G. M. Eickmeyer, personnel manager of the Essex Wire corporation, was devoted in the main to a reasonable request pertaining to the city's dog pound, it also contained the important news that the company will be ready to start the production of copper wire within the next three weeks. Because of this fact and the increased number of people now being employed, the corporation pointed out that the dog pound located adjacent to its business site in the industrial section on North Patt street, is becoming a nuisance, and asked that it be moved to some more suitable location. Council members are favorable to the move and referred the matter to the police committee headed by Ray Van Wagoner, for recommendation and report at next Tuesday night's meeting. In closing his very courteous letter, Eikmeyer expressed appreciation for the city council's cooperation in helping locate the plant here. Essex Wire Corp’n Asks Abatement Of Pound Nuisance While a communication addressed to the city fathers this week by G. M. Eickmeyer, personnel manager of the Essex Wire corporation, was devoted in the main to a reasonable request pertaining to the city's dog pound, it also contained the important news that the company will be ready to start the production of copper wire within the next three weeks. Because of this fact and the increased number of people now being employed, the corporation pointed out that the dog pound located adjacent to its business site in the industrial section on North Patt street, is becoming a nuisance, and asked that it be moved to some more suitable location. Council members are favorable to the move and referred the matter to the police committee headed by Ray Van Wagoner, for recommendation and report at next Tuesday night's meeting. In closing his very courteous letter, Eikmeyer expressed appreciation for the city council's cooperation in helping locate the plant here. Roller Rink Burns To Ground In Mysterious Blaze What was long a favorite rite devious for all young people this section of the county, Valencia Roller Rink on Highway 2 today is only a heap of smolder ruins. For fire in the early hour of Wednesday morning, swept rink, reducing it and its equipment to ashes and for a time, dangering nearby buildings. The building, listed as owned J. E. Schumacher, 717 North Cliff entine street, is a total loss, and the equipment, said to be in property of Mr. and Mrs. S. Byrd of Santa Ana, operators of the rink. Byrd set his losses $8000. Valencia rink, long operated a rink and prior to that as a day hall has been the scene of many of the famous annual Milli Balls of Jack Fisher chapter, abled American Veterans of First World War. These two were county-wide events in which every community participated. Wednesday morning's disaster fire apparently started in the portion of the building and discovered between one and o'clock in the morning by Geh Henry of the nearby Herd Drive-In cafe. He called the S Forestry department, and two trucks from Orange and one from Cypress were dispatched to the scene. However the building doomed and it took every effort keep the fire from spreading other nearby buildings. No call for the blaze has as yet been terminated. ZETTE Save That Waste Fat To Help Bomb Tokyo E 24, 1943 NUMBER 39 Mexican Nationals Come Back for Seconds on Chow Group Will Plan Coordination In Ref Agencies Mexican National Camps Toured By Large Party Mexican National Camps Toured By Large Party Planned by Citrus Growers Inc. as a means of acquainting newspapermen, civic leaders and citrus growers with accomplishments of Mexican Nationals in harvesting the county's citrus crop, a tour of North Orange county camps last Friday proved to have unexpected features. League of Cities Meets Tonight In Huntington Beach Mayor Charles A. Pearson, City Engineer E. P. Hapgood and Civilian Defense Chairman Charles H. Mann are among city hall workers who plan to be in Huntington Beach tonight for the monthly meeting of Orange county League of Cities. The session, opening with €30 dinner at the Golden Bear cafe, will feature the official visit of Mayor C. H. Baker of Watsonville, president of California League of Cities, and Richard Graves, secretary. Graves will be guest speaker on "The Responsibility of Local Government". In his capacity as a member of California War council, he will also discuss some of the council activities and will review recent state legislation. Orange county League functions under presidency of L. A. Crowe of Brea. Mayor Pearson is a director on the State League, and other county officers are Leroy M. Strang, San Clemente, vice president, and Ray Overacker, Huntington Beach, secretary-treasurer. Membership is drawn from 13 county cities, Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, La Habra, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Seal Beach and Tustin. Santa Anans Will Audit City Books Warrants and demands on the city of Anaheim for the period of June 1 to 15, totaled $13,957.10, according to reports given at this Heller Rink Burns Ground In Misterious Blaze That was long a favorite renown for all young people of section of the county, Valenroller Rink on Highway 101, is only a heap of smoldering fires. For fire in the early hours Wednesday morning, swept the building, listed as owned by Schumacher, 717 North Clemson street, is a total loss, as is equipment, said to be the property of Mr. and Mrs. Saul of Santa Ana, operators of Rink. Byrd set his loss at $27,900. Santa Anans Will Audit City Books Warrants and demands on the city of Anaheim for the period of June 1 to 15, totaled $13,957.10, according to reports given at this week's council meeting. Decision was reached that the city's books and records for the fiscal year ending June 30, be let to Diehl and Edwards, Santa Ana certified public accountants, whose work in auditing the books last year proved highly satisfactory. Federal Holdings of County Land Reduce Revenues From Taxes With addition during the past six months of approximately a thousand acres of Orange county land to that already held by the federal government for military purposes, the total now approaches 9000 acres, it has been stated by County Assessor James Sleeper. According to his calculations, based on last year's taxes, this means a loss of revenue to the county of approximately $27,900. Property valuations are placed at $1,240,120 for the land itself, and $35,105 for improvements. The largest federal holding in the county is that of the Marine Corps, whose air base at El Toro represents 2,333 acres. On the assessment rolls, this acreage is valued at $305,000. Second on the list in point of assessed value and size is the Navy's lighter-than-air base south of Santa Ana, whose 2090 acres are assessed at $262,-135. When the 1304 acres of Santa Ana Army Air Base were on the assessment rolls they represented a valuation of $262,050. Los Alamitos Naval Air Base representing in excess of 1188 acres, was assessed at $124,015. Bolsa Chica Gun club property representing almost 735 acres, had an assessed value of $149,415, while the 218 and a fraction acres added to the county airport were valued at $23,900. Additional tracts of land include 640 acres acquired by the Navy as a landing field, assessed valuation of which was $556,295, and a third training field in excess of 240 acres, assessed at $38,100.