anaheim-gazette 1943-07-08

Meat Point Values Raised By OPA Announcement There was more or less dismay in Anaheim homes this week, as housewives here like their sisters all over the nation, learned that beginning on July 4, ration values on beef went up one or more points a pound, as decreed by OPA. No more may the succulent steak, the juicy crown roast, be purchased at a low point value. The new ration cost for most preferred cuts of beef, at from nine to 13 points a pound, has appeared on the fourth official table which became effective last Sunday to continue until August 1. One to two point rises on a few cuts of veal, lamb and mutton are indicated also, including leg of veal, veal cutlets, loin and rib chops and similar lamb or mutton cuts. These revised point values were determined after conferences between OPA and Department of Agriculture officials on civilian meat supplies for the July to September quarter. Canned fish items, except canned oysters, are advanced four points, now being listed at 12 points per pound. Oysters are listed at five points a pound, a rise of two points. Reductions in point values are chiefly in fats, oils and dairy products. Margarine and lard have Placentia Youth Commissioned At Texas Center Adding another to the long list of North Orange county youths newly commissioned in the na- Local Pastor Made Moderator Of Pacific Conference When members of Bethel Baptist church welcomed the return of their pastor, the Rev. H. George Dymmel, to the pulpit last Sunday the day was important for various reasons. One was the fact that the Rev. Mr. Dymmel observed the fifth anniversary of his coming to the local pastorate. But of even more importance to his congregation and to Anaheim ministerial circles was the fact that the pastor was named last week to head the entire Pacific Conference of North American Baptist association, as moderator for the year to come. The Rev. Mr. Dymmel was named ti this important post at the four-day conclave held last tion's military services is Second Lieutenant Douglas W. Charlton, son of Mrs. E. T. Charlton, 415 Center street, Placentia. Lt. Douglas Charlton Lieut. Charlton, a student at Santa Ana junior college when he Canned fish items, except canned oysters, are advanced four points, now being listed at 12 points per pound. Oysters are listed at five points a pound, a rise of two points. Reductions in point values are chiefly in fats, oils and dairy products. Margarine and lard have both been reduced by one point and are now listed at four points per pound. Cheddar cheese retains a value of eight points per pound, but lower value are established for group II and III cheeses, both of which are reduced one point. Group II comprises cream, Neufchatel, and creamed cottage cheese (containing more than five per cent butter fat), now listed at two points per pound. Group III, made up of swiss, brick and all other rationed cheeses, is set at five points per pound. Only meats to show a reduction are three pork cuts—fat backs and clear plates, jowls and regular plates. These fat meats may be used as a substitute for lard, hence are cut to maintain a normal relationship with lard. Supervisors Are In Receipt Of Assessment Roll When Orange county board of supervisors met Tuesday, members considered among other business matters, the assessment roll delivered by County Assessor James Sleeper following his completion of tallies in preparation for the 1943-44 valuations. Sleeper declared that the tallies will be little in excess of those of the fiscal year 1942-43 which closed on June 30. On that basis, the worth of Orange county will be evaluated at approximately $196,-000,000 for tax purposes, which sum includes about $180,000,000 in common property valuations with the remainder in utility holdings. It is common property valuation with which the assessor's office is concerned and upon which it must fix valuations. Value of public utilities is established by the state through the board of equalization. Sleeper's statement that the new valuations are determined after conferences between OPA and Department of Agriculture officials on civilian meat supplies for the July to September quarter. Canned fish items, except canned oysters, are advanced four points, now being listed at 12 points per pound. Oysters are listed at five points a pound, a rise of two points. Reductions in point values are chiefly in fats, oils and dairy products. Margarine and lard have both been reduced by one point and are now listed at four points per pound. Cheddar cheese retains a value of eight points per pound, but lower value are established for group II and III cheeses, both of which are reduced one point. Group II comprises cream, Neufchatel, and creamed cottage cheese (containing more than five per cent butter fat), now listed at two points per pound. Group III, made up of swiss, brick and all other rationed cheeses, is set at five points per pound. Only meats to show a reduction are three pork cuts—fat backs and clear plates, jowls and regular plates. These fat meats may be used as a substitute for lard, hence are cut to maintain a normal relationship with lard. Supervisors Are In Receipt Of Assessment Roll When Orange county board of supervisors met Tuesday, members considered among other business matters, the assessment roll delivered by County Assessor James Sleeper following his completion of tallies in preparation for the 1943-44 valuations. Sleeper declared that the tallies will be little in excess of those of the fiscal year 1942-43 which closed on June 30. On that basis, the worth of Orange county will be evaluated at approximately $196,-000,000 for tax purposes, which sum includes about $180,000,000 in common property valuations with the remainder in utility holdings. It is common property valuation with which the assessor's office is concerned and upon which it must fix valuations. Value of public utilities is established by the state through the board of equalization. Sleeper's statement that the new valuations are determined after conferences between OPA and Department of Agriculture officials on civilian meat supplies for the July to September quarter. Canned fish items, except canned oysters, are advanced four points, now being listed at 12 points per pound. Oysters are listed at five points a pound, a rise of two points. Reductions in point values are chiefly in fats, oils and dairy products. Margarine and lard have both been reduced by one point and are now listed at four points per pound. Cheddar cheese retains a value of eight points per pound, but lower value are established for group II and III cheeses, both of which are reduced one point. Group II comprises cream, Neufchatel, and creamed cottage cheese (containing more than five per cent butter fat), now listed at two points per pound. Group III, made up of swiss, brick and all other rationed cheeses, is set at five points per pound. Only meats to show a reduction are three pork cuts—fat backs and clear plates, jowls and regular plates. These fat meats may be used as a substitute for lard, hence are cut to maintain a normal relationship with lard. Supervisors Are In Receipt Of Assessment Roll When Orange county board of supervisors met Tuesday, members considered among other business matters, the assessment roll delivered by County Assessor James Sleeper following his completion of tallies in preparation for the 1943-44 valuations. Sleeper declared that the tallies will be little in excess of those of the fiscal year 1942-43 which closed on June 30. On that basis, the worth of Orange county will be evaluated at approximately $196,-000,000 for tax purposes, which sum includes about $180,000,000 in common property valuations with the remainder in utility holdings. It is common property valuation with which the assessor's office is concerned and upon which it must fix valuations. Value of public utilities is established by the state through the board of equalization. Sleeper's statement that the new valuations are determined after conferences between OPA and Department of Agriculture officials on civilian meat supplies for the July to September quarter. Canned fish items, except canned oysters, are advanced four points, now being listed at 12 points per pound. Oysters are listed at five points a pound, a rise of two points. Reductions in point values are chiefly in fats, oils and dairy products. Margarine and lard have both been reduced by one point and are now listed at four points per pound. Cheddar cheese retains a value of eight points per pound, but lower value are established for group II and III cheeses, both of which are reduced one point. Group II comprises cream, Neufchatel, and creamed cottage cheese (containing more than five per cent butter fat), now listed at two points per pound. Group III, made up of swiss, brick and all other rationed cheeses, is set at five points per pound. Only meats to show a reduction are three pork cuts—fat backs and clear plates, jowls and regular plates. These fat meats may be used as a substitute for lard, hence are cut to maintain a normal relationship with lard. Supervisors Are In Receipt Of Assessment Roll When Orange county board of supervisors met Tuesday, members considered among other business matters, the assessment roll delivered by County Assessor James Sleeper following his completion of tallies in preparation for the 1943-44 valuations. Sleeper declared that the tallies will be little in excess of those of the fiscal year 1942-43 which closed on June 30. On that basis, the worth of Orange county will be evaluated at approximately $196,-000,000 for tax purposes, which sum includes about $180,000,000 in common property valuations with the remainder in utility holdings. It is common property valuation with which the assessor's office is concerned and upon which it must fix valuations. Value of public utilities is established by the state through the board of equalization. Sleeper's statement that the new valuations are determined after conferences between OPA and Department of Agriculture officials on civilian meat supplies for the July to September quarter. Canned fish items, except canned oysters, are advanced four points, now being listed at 12 points per pound. Oysters are listed at five points a pound, a rise of two points. Reductions in point values are chiefly in fats, oils and dairy products. Margarine and lard have both been reduced by one point and are now listed at four points per pound. Cheddar cheese retains a value of eight points per pound, but lower value are established for group II and III cheeses, both of which are reduced one point. Group II comprises cream, Neufchatel, and creamed cottage cheese (containing more than five per cent butter fat), now listed at two points per pound. Group III, made up of swiss, brick and all other rationed cheeses, is set at five points per pound. Only meats to show a reduction are three pork cuts—fat backs and clear plates, jowls and regular plates. These fat meats may be used as a substitute for lard, hence are cut to maintain a normal relationship with lard. Supervisors Are In Receipt Of Assessment Roll When Orange county board of supervisors met Tuesday, members considered among other business matters, the assessment roll delivered by County Assessor James Sleeper following his completion of tallies in preparation for the 1943-44 valuations. Sleeper declared that the tallies will be little in excess of those of the fiscal year 1942-43 which closed on June 30. On that basis, the worth of Orange county will be evaluated at approximately $196,-000,000 for tax purposes, which sum includes about $180,000,000 in common property valuations with the remainder in utility holdings. It is common property valuation with which the assessor's office is concerned and upon which it must fix valuations. Value of public utilities is established by the state through the board of equalization. Sleeper's statement that the new valuations are determined after conferences between OPA and Department of Agriculture officials on civilian meat supplies for the July to September quarter. Canned fish items, except canned oysters, are advanced four points, now being listed at 12 points per pound. Oysters are listed at five points a pound, a rise of two points. Reductions in point values are chiefly in fats, oils and dairy products. Margarine and lard have both been reduced by one point and are now listed at four points per pound. Cheddar cheese retains a value of eight points per pound, but lower value are established for group II and III cheeses, both of which are reduced one point. Group II comprises cream, Neufchatel, and creamed cottage cheese (containing more than five per cent butter fat), now listed at two points per pound. Group III, made up of swiss, brick and all other rationed cheeses, is set at five points per pound. Only meats to show a reduction are three pork cuts—fat backs and clear plates; jowls and regular plates. These fat meats may be used as a substitute for lard; hence are cut to maintain a normal relationship with lard. Supervisors Are In Receipt Of Assessment Roll When Orange county board of supervisors met Tuesday, members considered among other business matters; the assessment roll delivered by County Assessor James Sleeper following his completion of tallies in preparation for the 1943-44 valuations. Sleeper declared that the tallies will be little in excess of those of the fiscal year 1942-43 which closed on June 30. On that basis, the worth of Orange county will be evaluated at approximately $196,-000,000 for tax purposes; which sum includes about $180,000,000 in common property valuations with the remainder in utility holdings. It is common property valuation with which the assessor's office is concerned and upon which it must fix valuations. Value of public utilities is established by the state through the board of equalization. Sleeper's statement that the new valuations are determined after conferences between OPA and Department of Agriculture officials on civilian meat supplies for the July to September quarter. Lt. Douglas Charlton tion's military services is Second Lieutenant Douglas W. Charlton, son of Mrs. E. T. Charlton, 415 Center street; Placentia. Lieut. Charlton,a student at Santa Ana junior college when he entered the service; was commissioned late in June when he graduated from the Naval Air Training Center; Corpus Christi; Texas. Prisoner of Japs Had Relatives Living in Anaheim Although the War Department's official release of names of Orange county men now held prisoners by the Japanese; gave the name of Lieut. John J. Messmer; and cited his brother; Robert A. Messmer of Anaheim as next to kin; it developed today that Lieut. Messmer was not an Anaheim soldier; and his brother no longer lives here. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Messmer were former residents of this city however; and made their home at Colonial apartments; 129 North Lemon street; for several months while Messmer was employed in a railroad office in Santa Ana. They left within the past few weeks to make their home in St. Paul; Minn. While release of the names of prisoners was just made public by the War Department; the Messmer had already ascertained that their brother was a prisoner of war by enlisting the services of American Red Cross through the local chapter. They learned this several weeks ago but were unable to get any further details as to his actual whereabouts. The same War Department release stated that Sgt. Alvin W. Arundell son of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Arundell of Santa Ana was also a prisoner of the Japanese; and that St. Sgt Hugo Symonds of Orange; previously reported as a prisoner of war in the Philippines; was now listed as dead. Jury Awards $3500 To Land Owners Injury Awards $3500 To Land Owners Office of County Recorder Closes Fiscal Year With Good Profits Although Orange county recorder office did a gratifying business in fees for the recording of documents in the fiscal year 1942-43 closing in June 30, profits yet failed to reach the high level recorded in the pre-depression years og 1927 to 29, according to report of Recorder Ruby McFarland. However the office income for the current fiscal year reached the total of $50,772.85, representing a profit in excess of $1000 a month, which is the best business year since the golden era of the late '20's when collected fees reached their highest point in office history. Even at that the current year failed to reach the maximum amount of 1928-29 by only some $9000. June was the year's banner month stated Miss McFarland, who said that the June business was the largest since 1929 and that the office collected well in excess of $5000 in recording fees. Thirty-one thousand 369 documents were recorded during the year, at an estimated profit of $12,000. This profit is estimated on the basis of a $39,275 budget allowed, but not all spent this year. With the office income at $50,-772.85 for the 12-months' period, it shows a profit of approximately a thousand dollars a month above actual operating costs. The recorder's office is one of the few county departments which is more than self-supporting. The same War Department released that Sgt. Alvin W. Arundell, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Arundell of Santa Ana was also a prisoner of the Japanese, and that St. Sgt Hugo Symonds of Orange, previously reported as a prisoner of war in the Philippines, was now listed as dead. Jury Awards $3500 To Land Owners In Freeway Action Another of the state's eminent domain actions against property owners along the Manchester freeway near this city, was terminated during the past week when John B. and Minnie Stewart of Loara road were awarded damages to the extent of $3500 by a jury in Superior Judge Kenneth E. Morrison's court. The case involved a half acre parcel of land upon Mr. and Mrs. Stewart set a valuation of $9000 listed as $3000 for the land itself and $6000 for severance damage to the remainder of their citrus grove. The jury allowed them $1375 for the land and $2125 for the severance damage, after more than four hours' deliberation. Giving of evidence had required almost a week. The parcel of land in question was one of 12 against whose owners, the state has brought eminent domain action for freeway purposes. The plan is for eventual establishment of a super-highway from Los Angeles to this area. The majority of the actions have been settled by stipulation. One action preceding the Stewart trial involved land owned by W. J. M. Heinz of this city, who received $10,000 for his parcels. Three more cases are scheduled for hearing. AHEIM GAZETE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1943 Antia Youth Missioned Texas Center another to the long list of Orange county youths missioned in the na- Lt. ‘Don’ Wakeham Missing Pilot, Awarded Air Medal A posthumous award for valor in action against the Japanese in Pacific battle zones last year, has been announced by the Eleventh Naval District as having been made to Lt. J. Donald Wakeham one of seven naval aviators from Southern California, mentioned in a Fourth of July announcement of awards. Lt. Wakeham, 23-year-old son of the Ernest Wakehams of North Magnolia avenue, has been listed as missing in action for several months past. He was attached to a bombing squadron, and the citation in connection with the award of an air medal was for two successful forays against the enemy. The citation stated that he “led his section of planes in a vigorous raid against a hostile cruiser force, pressing home a daring attack through tremendous anti-aircraft fire and successfully released his bomb on the enemy.” The citation continued with the statement that in a second raid the same day against a large force of Japanese transports and screening vessels, Lt. Wakeham “gallantly led his section through a bursting hail of Postal Receipts Take Big Jump In June Quarter That Anaheim folk are patronizing their post office, writing reams of letters, sending countless packages, etc., became apparent when Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins issued his report of postal receipts for the quarter ending June 30. For in that three months interval postal receipts took a jump, even exceeding those of the final quarter of 1942 with its tremendous volume of Christmas mail, much of it designed for boys overseas and in this nation's military posts. In fact the June quarter represented the largest volume of business in any one quarter, in the history of the local office and totaled $20,568.25. Receipts for the month of June alone totaled $8160.19, a gain of $974.09 over June a year ago. In the first six months of the current year, January 1 to June 30, the post office business amounted to $37,792.44, a gain of $4,053.92 over the corresponding period a year ago. Local Bank Names J. A. Baker To Important Office Adding another to the honour and responsibilities placed upon James A. Baker, one of the known citizens of Anaheim JAMES A. BAKER of Orange county, is his elector to the vice-presidency of Southern County bank in Anaheim, announced this week by J. Phelps, president of the institution. UGLAS CHARLTON inary services is Second Douglas W. Charlton, s. E. T. Charlton, 415 feet, Placentia. Charlton, a student at junior college when he service, was commission in June when he graded today that Lieut. was not an Anaheim his brother no longer Mrs. Robert Messmer her residents of this city and made their home at departments, 129 North set, for several months ner was employed in a lice in Santa Ana. They the past few weeks to home in St. Paul, lease of the names of was just made public by Department, the Messready ascertained that ther was a prisoner of listing the services of Red Cross through the er. They learned this keps ago but were unany further details as al whereabouts. The War Department red that Sgt. Alvin W. son of Mr. and Mrs. F. roll of Santa Ana was owner of the Japanese, st. Sgt Hugo Symonds previously reported as of war in the Philipnow listed as dead. Garden Grove Plea Reaches Capital; Medico Will Remain Prompt action taken by various civic organizations in the nearby community of Garden Grove has for the present at least averted the loss to that community of one of its two remaining physicians, Dr. John C. Kraushaar, who otherwise would have been called to military service. Dr. Kraushaar and Dr. C. C. Violette were the only two remaining physicians in the Grove area since the tragic death by drowning a few weeks ago of Dr. Arthur C. Robbins. Alive to the situation in which the community of some 6000 persons would find itself in the event of any crisis when medical services would be needed, Dahl' K. Shearer, newspaper publisher, backed by Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce, Lions club and Farm Center presented the situation to the Los Angeles office of Procurement against the enemy. The citation stated that he "led his section of planes in a vigorous raid against a hostile cruiser force, pressing home a daring attack through tremendous anti-aircraft fire and successfully released his bomb on the enemy." The citation continued with the statement that in a second raid the same day against a large force of Japanese transports and screening vessels, Lt. Wakeham "gallantly led his section through a bursting hail of antiaircraft shells and fierce fighter opposition, skillfully maintaining his station in the formation in such manner as to aid materially in the destruction of two Zero fighters. The remaining seven Southland airmen earning place on the Navy's honor roll of heroes in aerial action against the Japanese, were Lt. Samuel Ogden and Lt. Richard Bull, both of Long Beach, and Ensign Albert E. Mead of San Marino, all reported missing in action; Lt. William Martin, San Gabriel; Lt. William Henry, Bakersfield, and Ensign Richard Hughes, Los Angeles. All seven citations were awarded by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox on behalf of President Roosevelt, and each included the phrase: "His devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." County Delegates Bring Report Of Farm Conclave Delegates from Orange county now returned from a conference of farmers of the 11 western states held last week at Colorado Springs, Colo., have reported that there is a unison of feeling among the several states, and that farmers are chafing under restrictions that are causing them to fall short of production goals which they would like to meet in interests of the war effort. Orange county delegates were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Warren and Mrs. Alice Warren, Yorba Linda; Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Stanley, Tustin, Cecil J. Marks, Santa Ana, and J. A. Smiley, Orange. Among other reports, they told of the allied farmers' statement that "The nation's food program, so vital to the success of the war effort, has bogged down. Unless rescued quickly from the maze of conflict that is hampering it, disaster will surely follow." Recommendations were made that all control over production, rationing and food pricing be centered in one food administrator, in spite of expressed misgivings about the centralization of authority. Delegates furthermore asked that in all cases where ceiling prices are imposed on commodities, this food administrator be required to establish minimum prices to producers in order to maintain adequate production. Price rollbacks and subsidies in the food field were declared "wrong in principle; costly, wasteful and discouraging to producers," and they asked that these be discontinued at the earliest pos-(Continued on page 6) Breakfast Served 24 Selectees In Legion Clubrooms Although Rotarians, headed by James A. Baker of Orange county, is his elector to the vice-presidency of Southern County bank in Anaheim, announced this week by J. Phelps, president of the institution. Baker has served on the bank board of directors since December so comes to his new post with full knowledge of the institution business affairs. He is a pioneer resident of the city, having come here when he was only four years old, when his parents purchased 40 acres of land just four miles west of the city, which they planted to citrus fruits. Receiving his elementary schooling at Magnolia school and graduating from Union high school in 1910, Baker continue his education at Los Angeles State Normal school and after graduation (Continued on Page 6) Growers Ask State Council for Aid In Labor Shortage Possibility that one of the state camps of Mexican Nation might be located at some easterable point in Orange county for the benefit of the county vegetable and field crop growers was seen as a result of the activity taken at last week's hearing by Santa Ana on the current farm labor shortage in such vegetables and crop areas. For considerable discussion on the subject was followed by instructions to A. H. Allen, chairman of the County Farm Production committee, to ask the state Farm Production Council for location of such a camp here ease the acute situation. W. McColly, representing the state council explained that such camp could be made available if the farmers assumed the responsibility of keeping the men employed over 75 percent of the time, and would share the cost of housing them. Kenneth Kessler, field secretary for the Southern California Produce Growers' association, a cooperative gave assurance that his association could supply sufficient Mexican workers to grower members. His association had sig- Rewards $3500 and Owners Rowway Action of the state's eminent actions against property along the Manchester road this city, was tereuring the past week B. and Minnie Stewart B. and Minnie Stewart A. road were awarded the extent of $3500 by Superior Judge Kenneth E. court. Involved a half acre land upon Mr. and Mrs. at a valuation of $9000 of the land itself for severance damage remainder of their citrus allowed them $1375 land and $2125 for the damage, after more hours' deliberation. Evidence had required week. Del of land in question 112 against whose ownee has brought eminent action for freeway purge plan is for eventual grant of a super-highway Angeles to this area. Minority of the actions settled by stipulation. Preceding the Stewart land owned by W. Z of this city, who re-1000 for his parcels. The cases are scheduled. Rotarians to Hear Talk on Criticism Rotary club men are looking forward to Monday's noon luncheon in the Elks club, where they will receive as guest speaker, Rotarian Ralph Smedley of Santa Ana, founder and present executive secretary of Toastmasters, International. Smedley, who will be introduced by Steve Golem, chairman of the July to September program committee, will speak on "Criticism." President Paul H. Demaree will conduct the business session. Rotarians marked this week's meeting date off their calendar as it fell on Monday, legal holiday for Fourth of July. Breakfast Served 24 Selectees In Legion Clubrooms Although Rotarians, headed by President Paul H. Demaree, were breakfast hosts Tuesday morning to two dozen Selected Service men quitting this city for Los Angeles induction center, other service clubs and organizations aided in every way to bid the lads God-speed on their departure. The customary "doughnuts and—" were served in the Legion clubrooms by Legionnaires after the amber coffee was brewed by Chef Maynard Glenn of the Elks club. Chairman Demaree introduced Thomas L. McFadden as speaker and the latter pledged full civilian support to the patriotic group of selectees. Commander K. B. Rigby of Post 72, American Legion, general chairman of the civic committee planning these farewell parties, made the customary farewell gifts to the men. These include the Legion's manual, "Fall In;" a copy of the Gospel of St. John from an anonymous donor, and the city's gift of an engrossed identification card signed by Mayor Charles A. Pearson. Civic groups represented included with Rotary club and Legion post, Kiwanis club, Lions club, Fusileers, Carpenters' union, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Spanish American War veterans, BPOE, IOOF, Masons, Knights of Columbus and the City of Anaheim, represented by Mayor Pearson and various councilmen. Auxiliary Police Recess for Summer Because of the difficulty securing speakers and of getting out a full attendance of auxiliary police during the summer vacation months, there will be no program and discussion meetings on the group in July and August. This announcement was made today by Claude E. Lane, sub-compete chairman, after a conference with Civilian Defense Chairman Charles H. Mann. Instead of meeting in Legion clubrooms next Wednesday night and again in August, men and women of the city's auxiliary police will not assemble until the third Wednesday night in September. ZETTE Third Year Why Not Buy A Dollar’s Worth Of War Stamps Today? JAY 8, 1943 NUMBER 41 General Bank Names A. Baker To Important Office C of C Secretary Springs Surprise Resignation Still feeling the effects of the surprise resignation of John M. Johnston as Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, directors of that institution today expressed themselves as having no idea of a successor for that post when Johnston’s resignation become effective at the end of this month. Westover Sworn In As Internal Revenue Collector Southern California now is functioning under its new collector of internal revenue for the federal government with the formal induction into that office of Harry C. Westover, Santa Ana attorney and former Orange county superior court judge. Westover was sworn into office just a week ago today when the oath was administered in Los Angeles by Federal Judge Pierson M. Hall, long a close personal friend of the new incumbent. The office is recognized as the third most important post of its kind in the nation, outranked only by New York and Chicago in importance, number of employees. Westover, who succeeds Nat Ragan in the post, will direct the work of it was at the first meeting of the newly elected board of directors, held yesterday noon in Mari-gold cafe, that Secretary Johnston exploded his bombshell. All directors expressed regret at losing him from the responsible post after two years of fine work here, but were unanimous in their congratulations upon the new post which has been offered him. This post will be with a group of large corporations of the public relations type, and Johnston’s headquarters will be in Los Angeles. However, his duties will require a great deal of traveling, so he plans to continue to make his home in Anaheim. He and Mrs. Johnston and their little children, Christine and John Jr., live at 316 South East street. There were many other matters of importance for the directors to consider, among them being the election of a new Chamber president. Oscar W. Heying of Hey- JAMES A. BAKER ange county, is his election vice-presidency of Southcounty bank in Anaheim, and this week by J. W. president of the instituter has served on the bank's of directors since Decemcomes to his new post with knowledge of the institution's affairs. He is a pioneer of the city, having come when he was only four years when his parents purchased of land just four miles of the city, which they will to citrus fruits. reiving his elementary ing at Magnolia school and getting from Union high in 1910, Baker continued education at Los Angeles State school and after gradu- (Continued on Page 6) Swers Ask State Council for Aid Mabor Shortage ability that one of the state of Mexican Nationals be located at some easily able point in Orange county the benefit of the county's table and field crop growers, then as a result of the action at last week's hearing in Ana on the current farm shortage in such vegetable top areas. considerable discussion of project was followed by inns to A. H. Allen, chairthe County Farm Producecommittee, to ask the state Production Council for the man of such a camp here to the acute situation. W. D. by, representing the state explained that such camps be made available if the was assumed the responsibilkeeping the men employed 5 percent of the time, and share the cost of housing Keth Kessler, field secretary to Southern California Propowers' association, a cove, gave assurance that his action could supply sufficient workers to grower mem- Westover was sworn into office just a week ago today when the oath was administered in Los Angeles by Federal Judge Pierson M. Hall, long a close personal friend of the new incumbent. The office is recognized as the third most important post of its kind in the nation, outranked only by New York and Chicago in importance, number of employees. Westover, who succeeds Nat Ragan in the post, will direct the work of approximately 1100 employees in the district internal revenue service, charged with the duty of collecting federal taxes. Long a practising attorney in Santa Ana, Westover served one term in the state legislature, leaving that post to accept the appointment of Culbert L. Olson to the Orange county superior court bench, where he was succeeded by Judge Kenneth E. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Westover and their daughter and son, Dorothy and Harry Jr., live at Corona Del Mar. City Council Acts On Matters Of Varied Importance Although City Engineer E. P. Hapgood is not yet prepared to state just which of the city's streets are to benefit by repairs, such a program is soon to get under way following action taken by the council Tuesday evening, in regard to the gas tax allocated to the improvement of streets of major importance in Anaheim. Councilmen passed resolutions approving the memorandum of agreement for expenditures of a fourth of the gas tax allocated for state highways and city street improvement, and project statements covering the work proposed in the city itself, have been turned over to Hapgood. It was more or less a routine meeting of the council. The resolution was passed relating to administration of current tax payments for 1943, for collecting income tax at the source. This covers the 20 per cent withholding tax as applied to city employees. Ordinance 662 was passed, (Continued on Page 6) Anaheim Youths On Fullerton List Two Anaheim young men, Floyd Virgil Stevens and Roy William Trapp, were inducted into the Army as members of the July 1 selectees from Fullerton Board No. 174. The list included also Myrl Lee Stewart and Robert Jennings Parr of La Habra; George Edwin Hacker, Brea; Alfred Vargas Aguirre, Placentia, and William C. Gatewood, Atwood, all of whom went into the Army with the exception of Gatewood who chose the Navy. Fullerton inductees were Don Croskrey and Raymond L. Stewart, Navy; Earl E. Sweet, Jr., Kenneth J. Robinson, Ted A. McCoy, Ivor J. Mathis, Gerald E. Boege, Andres M. Zamorra and George H. Hamill, Army. Completing the 18 inductees were Gladstone Brubaker, Santa Monica, Roy F. Davis, Los Angeles. Anaheim WAC Wins Officer Rating Anaheim WAC Wins Officer Rating At Fort Des Moines School When Rosella Martenet (Mrs. Morris W. Martenet Jr.) of 719 North Olive street decided last November to ally herself with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, she enlisted as a private, arguing that even if she had the good fortune to be chosen for officer training she should have complete familiarity with the experiences and duties of a private in the WAC ranks. Today she is Third Officer Martenet, a rank equivalent to that of a second lieutenant in the Army, and has just been graduated with honors at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. In fact, she showed such high scholastic standards and administrative ability that she has been cited for advanced training which she is entering upon immediately at Fort Des Moines. Previous to being stationed at the Iowa school, the Anaheim WAC had her training at Fort Meyer, Va., during which she had ample opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., many times, and familiarize herself with the many points of interest in the nation's capital. One of her most interesting experiences however was on the occasion of the President's Birthday Ball last spring when she was named as a member of the honor guard from Fort Meyer, and found her special duty was to act as one of the guards for Mrs. Roosevelt. Her meeting under such pleasant circumstances with the First Lady left her with the deep impression of Mrs. Roosevelt's charm of personality. Led by patriotism to enter military service, First Officer Martenet has no worries as to the progress of her household during her absence. For her mother, Mrs. D. M. Wenceslaw, is maintaining the home on North Olive street for Morris W. Martenet Jr. The latter is associated with his father in the hardware business at 323 West Center street. He is deeply in sympathy with his wife's patriotic plans, and has been active here in the city's civilian defense set-up. He served as subcommittee chairman for the auxiliary police prior to the present chairman, Claude Lane. When Mrs. Martenet completes her advanced officer training she will either be assigned to an executive position, releasing a soldier for combat duty, or will participate in the expanded program which eventually will replace a full field army with trained womanpower in behind-the-lines army jobs.