anaheim-gazette 1943-08-12

Anaheim Surrenders Fully To Invading Party of Waves Anaheim was invaded yesterday. And the city surrendered, lock, stock and barrel, to the most attractive invading party that ever figured in any history or any land or clime, a contingent of young WAVE officers and personnel, manning the model cruiser, U.S.S. Los Angeles, docked safely on West Center street near Henry Bros. Drug store. Heading the WAVES, all of whom were very smart in their trim white uniforms, was Lieut. (j.g.) Virginia H. Parnell. With her were Ensign Veronica Cowan, Edith Eastabrooks, Sp. 3/c Recruiter; and Nancy Harper, Yoeman 3/c. Accompanying the WAVES were Lieut. Com. F. R. Anderson, medical officer; Richard Denning, Yoeman 3/c; Morley Drury, Sp. 1/c (R.), and Seaman Cochran, formerly of the Navy Recruiting office in Santa Ana, and now area recruiter in charge of five substations. These substations are Santa Ana, Long Beach, San Pedro, Compton and Whittier. The entire party accompanied the U.S.S. Los Angeles model cruiser (which is an exact replica of the new cruiser recently purchased through War Bond sales in Los Angeles county and the Southland) on its Southland tour. Local Hero Brings Down Three Planes: Wins Flying Cross Well on his way to becoming an Ace, if he has not already reached that high goal, Capt. John Irvin, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Irvin, 500 North Clementine street, has been decorated "Somewhere in England," with the Distinguished Flying Cross. This coveted award was made him when he brought down three enemy planes on one flight of recent date, over enemy country in embattled Europe. The news reached Dr. and Mrs. Irvin in a cable which their hero son sent his father in birthday greetings. Dr. Irvin celebrated his birthday anniversary today and the cable Although members of Anaheim Selective Service Board No. were pledged to secrecy regarding any information gained Monday afternoon from a conference Los Angeles with Major Lewis B. Hershey, national director of selective service, all agreed that they gained much information of general value. Furthermore all returned to the conviction that what is doctedly the most important ter in national life today, drafting of the nation's youth army service, had been entrusted to thoroughly capable hands. This off-the-record conference in Fairfax high school auditor was arranged for all boards Fresno in the north to San Francisco for northern California boards. Present from this were Leo J. Sheridan, presiding Glen Peck, clerk, with Van Wagoner, Harry Pearson J. B. Collings. General Hershey, according their description, is of rather st Misdemeanors Add To City Funds One hundred and 15 cases in City Judge Frank Tausch's court in the month of July, netted the city $1899 in fines. Of these cases 98 were in the motor vehicle department while the remaining 17 dealt with violations of city ordinances. In the same period, according to Police Chief Teed L. Wilder's books, there were 27 arrests made by local police officers, with 107 traffic violation citations given. Of the arrests, 15 were for drunkenness and four were for drunken driving. Four cars were reported stolen in July, all neatly balanced by Irvin, 500 North Clementine street, has been decorated "Somewhere in England," with the Distinguished Flying Cross. This coveted award was made him when he brought down three enemy planes on one flight of recent date, over enemy country in embattled Europe. The news reached Dr. and Mrs. Irvin in a cable which their hero son sent his father in birthday greetings. Dr. Irvin celebrated his birthday anniversary today, and the cable arrived at a most happy time, for it was the first word that the Irvins had received from their son in several weeks. Capt. Irvin will add his Distinguished Flying Cross to other medals he has already received for gallantry in action. These include the Air Medal and Three Oak Leaf Clusters. For he already had one enemy plane to his credit, with the possibility of a second one, according to news which previously had reached his parents. Capt. Irvin enlisted in the Air Service in February, 1941, from his work at the Rockheed company. He had his final flight training at Luke Field, Arizona, and soon was sent to the European war theater. He had his college work at Fullerton junior college before his enlistment. Increased Acreage Of Sugar Beets Sought Next Year That a coordinated program for increasing California's sugar beet acreage in 1944 has been promised by U. S. Senator Sheridan S. Downey, was one of the points brought out at public meetings closing the past week-end in Sacramento, by Bert Smith, Berkeley Agricultural War board member of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The conference closed with an executive session with leading beet growers during which testimony showed that the 1943 crop was only half that of ordinary years and "much too small to support the industry." Smith stated that the Downey sub-committee was fully aware of the seriousness of the situation, and that he had Downey's promise that upon his return to Washington he would contact every governmental agency with a view to mapping out the program to in- Bear Flags Needed To Be Flown With Stars and Stripes Wanted: California Bear flag Orange county supervisors about ready to run such an vertisement, since the passing the new state law which proves that both the Stars and Stripes and the California Bear flag must be displayed in all public places. This law is taken to mean that the two flags must be on display in all county offices visited by public, as a result Chair Pictures, Article in Legion Magazine Recall Disaster of First World War When Police Sergt. Grant R., Rude of Anaheim police department received his copy of the August issue of the American Legion magazine it was like a voice suddenly speaking from the past. For in its pages he not only read an account of one of his experiences of First World War days, but he saw pictures of his own lifeboat of survivors from a North Atlantic disaster in which his ship, the U.S.S. Oosterdyck, was rammed by the San Jacinto, one of its sister ships in a convoy of 42 vessels bound for Queens-town. Rude, who was a carpenter's mate aboard the Oosterdyck, recalls the ever-present fear of submarines. Evidently a submarine warning was sounded on the night in question, with a consequent scattering of the convoy. In the resultant confusion, the Oosterdyck was rammed amidships by the San Jacinto. This occurred at 12:15 a.m. on July 10, 1918, in those midnight hours when the convoy was proceeding in total darkness. "We had left New York on July 4, with our third convoy," Rude recalled today. "The Oosterdyck carried a seven million dollar cargo of locomotives, needed medical supplies and other things for the troops abroad, all of which were lost when the ship went down." Rude had just turned in when the collision occurred, and stumbled to the deck in the pitch darkness. Officers apprehended the danger, and by some miracle not a single life was lost, although the ship listed badly and it immediately became apparent that she had suffered a mortal blow. Just as the darkness was beginning to break the crew was transferred by lifeboats to the San Jacinto whose bow was seriously damaged by the collision. Later in the day the U. S. S. Culgoa, one of the transport ships, caught the SOS signal and came to the rescue. Members of the crew were transferred to the Culgoa which then escorted the crippled San Jacinto to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hazards of the voyage did not (Continued on Page 6) Wanted: California Bear flags Orange county supervisors about ready to run such an advertisement, since the passing of the new state law which provides that both the Stars and Stripes and the California Bear flag must be displayed in all public places. This law is taken to mean that the two flags must be on display in all county offices visited by public, and as a result Chair Willis H. Warner and Supervise Fred Rowland are combing Southland for any and all available flags. For in addition their display in county offices they must be provided also parades and similar special occasions. At present there are California Bear flags in the county super court rooms. These were gifts a years ago of Native Sons of Golden West who more recently presented a similar flag to be played in the office of Coronado Sheriff Jesse Elliot. Street Improvement Progressing Well Re-surfacing operations on Aheim's two principal arteries, Oberland and Los Angeles streets, proceeding with much speed precision, and the heater-plug is now employed in clearing the top surface of Los Angeles street. Similar operations on Central street are 90 per cent complete it was reported by City Engine E. P. Hapgood. Other activities of his department as presented by the city council have dealt with completion of new basins, lines, weir, etc. for industrial wastes, and the beginning of pairs on La Palma avenue. ANAHEIM GAZETTE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1943 Local Draft Board Members Confer with Gen. Hershey Although members of Anaheim Active Service Board No. 173 pledged to secrecy regarding information gained Monday morning from a conference in Angeles with Major Gen. B. Hershey, national directive of selective service, all were held that they gained much information of general value. Furthermore all returned with conviction that what is unedibly the most important matter in national life today, the king of the nation's youth for service, had been entrusted thoroughly capable hands. This off-the-record conference airfax high school auditorium arranged for all boards from no in the north to San Diego on south, and was conducted such the same manner as was held last week in San Francisco for northern California. Present from this city is Leo J. Sheridan, president, Glen Peck, clerk, with Ray Wagoner, Harry Pearson and Collings. General Hershey, according to description, is of rather stocky appearance. Training Courses Are Started In Aircraft Warning Instituted Tuesday night in Legion clubrooms were classes in Aircraft Warning service whereby members of the ground observers' corps will benefit by instructions given them by Mrs. Florence Smith. Mrs. Smith recently completed the intensive course sponsored in Pasadena by the Army Air Corps and Army Signal Corps, as a means of facilitating the handling of work at the various Southland filter boards. This course, given at Hotel Huntington, prepared those in the class to report to their individual warning service organizations, and continue the instruction for their individual groups. Anaheim response has been so enthusiastic that Mrs. Smith's classes will comprise approximately 25 each Tuesday and Friday night for the next six weeks. Instant recognition of the various types of planes is an essential, and to this means the government has provided many pictures and small plane models. Mrs. Smith has added to the collection, a number of pictures loaned by interested friends and several fine model planes from union high school. Such schools of instruction have not Every Chicken Guaranteed to Come Home to Roost Old adages don't always hold true. City Poundmaster Robert Spencer is authority for that statement. In his animal pick-up duties in July, he found among other things, a Rhode Island hen that certainly didn't know enough to go home. Spencer's bag for the month also included four 'possums in addition to 32 dogs and 46 cats. The majority of the dogs and all of the cats were disposed of humanely, although owners—old and new—were found for a few dogs. Spencer's report, offered to the city council, failed to say what disposition was made of the possums or the hen. Southern darkies would smack their lips over the thought of 'possum and sweet'n taters. As for chicken and noodles—yum yum! Selectees Divided Fifty-Fifty On Army and Navy It was just about fifty-fifty Arguments Again Return of Japan Presented to Some of the devious minors brought out in a talk whispered to Odemar of Los Angeles addressed to Anaheim club Tuesday at the luncheon in Elks clubhouse, who is grand trunk Native Sons of the Golden Age a member of that organization and explained the strong ment against the return Japanese to coastal areas. He was introduced by Schwacofer, one of the zers of Mothor Colony this city, after a business conducted by President Lemcke. Stating that we cannot Japan to keep any promise she may make in the period, Odemar cited her to keep the gentleman's advice with the United States, no more Japanese laborers country. Yet in the period 1910 to 1920, the Japanese lation here increased 111 he stated. In that same period... General Hershey, according to description, is of rather stocky build with a militant pompadour and hair. Nervous in his movements, he is by no means given to judgments, as they discover when questions of pertinent rest were addressed to him. Have these questions a steady federation, before answering frankness and detail. Orange county residents have been interested in the fact that General Hershey made a flying into this county while in the land, to enjoy a short visit in Ana with his uncle, Guy J. Hart, well-known insurance agent of the county seat. The public utterance made while the Southland, particularly in nony given before the Cos committee of Congress in- ing into the Southern Cali- draft and manpower situa- General Hershey stated that calls are "levelling off." Advanced his opinion that call drains on civilian man- ner will be eased during the long year to the possible re- fief industrial labor shortages, a cushioning of the shock of proposed draft of fathers. His appearance, General Hershey stated that the nation has seven million men in the army, with a goal of 8,200,000. Attendance Urged At Hearings On County Budget Urging attendance at the public hearing on the county budget, which will open in Orange county on August 19 at the county court house, California Taxpayers' association said today: "County government is a big business. In fiscal 1942, Orange county spent $3,697,685 for general county purposes alone. For 1943-44, old age aid may up this expenditure somewhat although the county's share of the cost of this big part of county government expenditures is considerably reduced this year. Data for fiscal 1942 are the latest available. "The law provides for public hearings so the people may let their board of supervisors know what they think about the county spending program. "Today, when all civilian enterprise has had to retrench in favor of war industries, and when many have closed out entirely, local governments should take the lead in economy. "The people should support their public officials in their efforts toward economy and the public hearing is the place provided by law for such support." According to Willis H. Warner, chairman of Orange county board of supervisors, this county's budget for the fiscal year of 1943-44 will comprise approximately 25 each Tuesday and Friday night for the next six weeks. Instant recognition of the various types of planes is an essential, and to this means the government has provided many pictures and small plane models. Mrs. Smith has added to the collection, a number of pictures loaned by interested friends and several fine model planes from union high school. Such schools of instruction have been put into effect all over the United States. California's west coast, comprising the Fourth Filter Command, is almost the last to which the work is made available. Mrs. Smith told her night class that the familiarity with planes has simplified the work of filter boards to such an extent that it is now possible in ground observers' reports to filter centers, to eliminate the majority of planes of known American manufacture. Selectees Divided Fifty-Fifty On Army and Navy It was just about fifty-fifty when it came to choice of Army or Navy life by Anaheim's latest group of Selective Service men, who produced 14 Navy men, one Marine, and 15 Army men, according to the list of acceptances received by Clerk Glen Pack. The Army men have the edge on the Navy however, in the fact that they have until Thursday, August 26 before they must report to Los Angeles induction center for assignment, while the Navy men have only seven days. When the Army draftees leave here on the morning of the 26th, it will be under Charles Lonzo Jr., appointed as acting corporal. In his group will be Clayton O. Brewer, Donald E. Fergus, Wallace W. Estill, Pete H. Ekberg, Jesus H. Santibanez Glenn O. Walls, Ernest M. Senteno, Drexel E. Richardson, Fred G. Mora, Wilbur A. Holve, Wilson Lee, Carl W. Sullerfield, Julio S. Acosta, and William S. Greer. Raymond M. Penunuri is the one Marine, while the Navy men are Elmer H. Baker, Glendon Emery, John A. Burkhart, Theodore O. Morris, Lyal D. Ketchum, Anthony G. Carrasco, Wendall W. Burns, Roland K. Bostelman, Willard P. Michaels Jr., George C. Mene, Elbert F. Foster, Norman O. Wade, Harley B. Hess and Loren J. Bliss. The next call on the local board is slated for September 1 with 84 men called. Several Anaheim men were included on the list of selectees on August 2 from Fullerton board No. 174. Among them were James M. Parmer, George O. Thatcher and Donald F. Mauerhan, who went into the Navy; Emile Boisseranc Jr. and Abel Gonzales, who chose the Army. Placentians represented were Russel D. Dunham Jr., Army, and Lawrence W. Gordon, Navy. From Brea were Wallace N. Morrison and Ray L. Barry, both smack their lips over the thought of 'possum and sweet'n taters.' As for chicken and noodles—yum yum! Stating that we cannot Japan to keep any promise she may make in the period, Odemar cited her to keep the gentleman's advice with the United States, not more Japanese laborers country. Yet in the period 1910 to 1920, the Japanese lation here increased 111% he stated. In that same period, thereese birthrate increased by cent as compared with the cent increase of white chick. In discussing the present ment to amend the Oriental clusion act, the speaker that a great deal of money is being circulated United States at present view to having the amped, and then used a war to get more Japanese country. He pointed out that G-simo Chiang Kai-Shek asked that the ban on them be lifted, and has content in post-war planning, Chie be for the Chinese and tha States for Americans. Kiwanians found further est in the short autobiography his life given by their new berber, James Hansell, arrived to take over many of the Kress store. The interest too in the app volunteers to aid in tha canning at Hunt Brothers Fullerton, and in register blood donations at tha m to this city of the mobile plasma bank on Tuesday, Episcopal Rectory Will Exchange Pulpits On Sunday Putting into effect tha change system generally p through midsummer mo Episcopal churches of this tha Rev. D. Howard Dow of St. Michael's church, w Santa Ana Sunday more conduct 10 o'clock service Church of the Messiah. In return the Rev. Wesl remale, Church of tha director, will come to this o will have charge of tha worship services at St.M at the customary hour o'clock. Pented: California Bear flags. Range county supervisors are ready to run such an adjustment, since the passing of new state law which provides both the Stars and Stripes the California Bear flag must displayed in all public places. Its law is taken to mean that two flags must be on display county offices visited by the city, and as a result Chairman H. Warner and Supervisor Rowland are combing the land for any and all avail- flags. For in addition to display in county offices, must be provided also for taxes and similar special occa- present there are California flags in the county superior rooms. These were gifts a few ago of Native Sons of the West who more recently enacted a similar flag to be dis- in the office of County Jeff Jesse Elliot. Sleet Improvements Agressing Well Surfacing operations on Anaheim two principal arteries, Cen- and Los Angeles streets, are needing with much speed and vision, and the heater-planner now employed in clearing off top surface of Los Angeles. Several operations on Center are 90 per cent completed as reported by City Engineer Hapgood. Other activities in department as presented to city council, have dealt with deletion of new basins, pipe weir, etc. for industrial uses, and the beginning of re- on La Palma avenue. Business Licenses Are Promptly Paid Only $167 uncollected business licenses to date remain on the books of Deputy Tax Collector A. G. Tuma, it was reported Tuesday night to city councilmen. A total of $4,439.15 has already been collected for business licenses, showing the promptness with which local business houses are meeting this obligation. One factor in the promptness, it was believed, was the recent lowering by the council, of taxes, required from trucks hauling freight in or to the city. Dog licenses issued to date have added $444 to the funds. Delinquencies Few In City Taxes Anaheim registered only $1428.-67 in delinquent taxes now outstanding, for the period since 1937, one of the lowest figures in history, according to City Clerk Charles E. Griffith. Coupled with the OPA warning was the stressing that wherever possible, gas coupons must be endorsed on the face. This applies to all A books. Endorsement of all valid coupons whether they are used or not, is ordered as a precautionary measure to prevent black market operations in illegal transfer of such coupons. City Electricians To Attend Conclu- Plans are underway by Hannum, city electrician, J. Kay, city inspector, tendance at the War-Tim- erence of the southwest se- trical Inspectors to be held Angeles August 30 to October 1. The conference, whose will be held in the Clar- will consider post-war p- in regard to unsafe elec- pliance ordinances, wiring and materials, all import- tors in future load build- load recovery programs. Building Permits Maintain Low Lea July saw little change building situation. In Building Inspector Rudolph boe issued 22 permits at tion of $8,982 which new city $37.50 in fees. Nyb- issued five plumbing, one one curb permit during month. Four July permits for power wiring and light were issued by City El- V. W. Hannum. ZETTE We've All Done Our Bit But Now It's Time To Do Our Best UGUST 12, 1943 NUMBER 46 Arguments Against Return of Japs Presented to Club Some of the devious workings of the Japanese mind were brought out in a talk which Walter Odemar of Los Angeles addressed to Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday at the weekly luncheon in Elks clubhouse. Odemar, who is grand trustee of Native Sons of the Golden West, is a member of that organization's Japanese legislation committee, and explained the strong movement against the return of the Japanese to coastal areas. He was introduced by Leonard Schwacofer, one of the organizers of Mothor Colony parlor of this city, after a business interval conducted by President Ewald Lemcke. Stating that we cannot expect Japan to keep any promises that she may make in the post-war period, Odemar cited her failure to keep the gentleman's agreement with the United States, not to send more Japanese laborers to this country. Yet in the period of 1910 to 1920, the Japanese population here increased 111 per cent one stated. In that same period, the Japa- S. C. Hartranft Grandson Recommended for West Point Taking first place among August’s events of importance in the S. C. Hartranft ranch home between this city and Fullerton, is the news reaching Mr. and Mrs. Hartranft this week regarding their 18-year-old grandson, Robert Hartranft, now stationed at Camp Howze in northern Texas. Charter Member Is Guest Speaker On Rotary Program Should any member of Anaheim Rotary club be so unfortunate as to suffer a broken hip, he will certainly be conversant with all the latest methods used in handling such a serious injury, since hearing Dr. H. A. Johnston discuss hip fractures and treatment methods on this week’s Rotary club program in Elks clubhouse. Dr. Lloyd A. Burrows as program chairman, introduced the speaker after a short business session conducted by President Paul H. Demaree. Dr. Johnston was not welcomed as a stranger, but as a charter member of the club and one For the young man has just been notified by his commanding officer that he has been recommended for West Point, so indications are that his military training will be continued at the nation’s great military academy. Robert, whose father, Glenn Hartranft, has been athletic director at San Jose State College for the past seven years, has just completed his 12-weeks’ basic training at Camp Howze, where he was in the ordnance department. The same week that brought him the news regarding his recommendation for West Point, he received word that he had passed his preliminary examinations for entering California Institute of Technology at Pasadena. That August is an important month in the Hartranft family history is proven by the fact that yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Hartranft celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. It will be the last one Stating that we cannot expect Japan to keep any promises that she may make in the post-war period, Odemar cited her failure to keep the gentleman's agreement with the United States, not to send more Japanese laborers to this country. Yet in the period of 1910 to 1920, the Japanese population here increased 111 per cent one stated. In that same period, the Japanese birthrate increased 252 per cent as compared with the 18 per cent increase of white children. In discussing the present movement to amend the Oriental exclusion act, the speaker stated that a great deal of Japanese money is being circulated in the United States at present, with a view to having the amendment passed, and then used after the war to get more Japanese into the country. He pointed out that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek has not asked that the ban on the Oriental bee lifted, and has contended that an post-war planning, China shall be for the Chinese and the United States for Americans. Kiwanians found further interest in the short autobiography of his life given by their new member, James Hansell, recently arrived to take over management of the Kress store. They found interest too in the appeal for volunteers to aid in the peach planting at Hunt Brothers plant in Fullerton, and in registering for blood donations at the next visit to this city of the mobile blood plasma bank on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Episcopal Rectors Will Exchange Pulpits On Sunday Putting into effect that exchange system generally practised through midsummer months by Episcopal churches of this diocese, the Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector of St. Michael's church, will go to Santa Ana Sunday morning, to conduct 10 o'clock services in church of the Messiah. In return the Rev. Wesley Havemale, Church of the Messiah sector, will come to this city, and will have charge of the morning worship services at St. Michael's at the customary hour of 10:30 P clock. Much Trash Hauled In Month of July Can you believe that Anaheim residents produced a total of 210 loads of trash during the month of July as well as 80 tons of garbage hauled in 50 truckloads? It is true nevertheless, as proven by R. Nyboe's report to the city council Tuesday night. The garbage brought in the sum of $80 when disposed of to D. J. Bastan handling such a serious injury, since hearing Dr. H. A. Johnston discuss hip fractures and treatment methods on this week's Rotary club program in Elks clubhouse. Dr. Lloyd A. Burrows as program chairman, introduced the speaker after a short business session conducted by President Paul H. Demaree. Dr. Johnston was not welcomed as a stranger, but as a charter member of the club, and one whose medical and surgical work in the county, is familiar to all. His fame has gone far beyond the confines of Orange county and the Southland, for he has originated and developed devices and methods now widely used in the surgical world. Much of his talk centered on two of his recent inventions, which have been used successfully in treatment of fractures. One was an instrument to hold the leg firmly in place while X-ray pictures are taken, and the other was a contrivance to be inserted directly into the fractured parts and hold them together during the bone-knitting and healing process. After explaining the frequency of fractured hips in those who are past 50 years of age because of the poor circulation and resultant bone fragility, Dr. Johnston said that the 10 per cent of fatalities was largely due to pneumonia resulting from shock. Treatment, he explained, must be decided upon after diagnosis, but fortunately such hip fractures always show up plainly in X-ray pictures. Such fractures, he stated, are difficult to treat because of the strong muscular pull against the bones. In the informal part of the day's program, Rotarians took the opportunity to offer congratulations to S. C. Hartranft upon his 46th wedding anniversary, occurring Wednesday, August 11. This City Provides 45.6 Per Cent Of Sewage Disposal This city's flow of sewage disposed of through the Outfall Sewer district in July averaged 45.6 per cent from the district as represented by Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, Placentia, Garden Grove, La Habra and Buena Park. This information was contained in a report submitted the city council Tuesday night by Ewald Lemcke, maintenance engineer. Anaheim's total was 56,335,400 gallons, compared with Fullerton, next highest on the list of cities, with 20,294,600 gallons, or 20.5 per cent of the whole. Operation costs as presented by City Auditor Beatrice Miller, showed that Anaheim paid $1,- Much Trash Hauled In Month of July Can you believe that Anaheim residents produced a total of 210 loads of trash during the month of July as well as 80 tons of garbage hauled in 50 truckloads? It is true nevertheless, as proven by R. Nyboe's report to the city council Tuesday night. The garbage brought in the sum of $80 when disposed of to D. J. Bastanchury with whom the city has a contract for garbage disposal. "This Is the Army" Will Be Presented As Army Emergency Relief Benefit With Edward P. Backs named as Anaheim representative on the Orange county committee responsible for the county premiere of the fine Army picture, "This Is the Army," much interest is being aroused in this community in the event scheduled for next Tuesday evening in Broadway theater, Santa Ana. Working in other North Orange county communities in interests of the event, are Stanley Chapman and Mrs. Don C. Jones, Fullerton; Mrs. Edward C. Craig, Brea, and Lucien Proud, Le Habra, together with other aides which each subchairman has named. These workers, associated with those from every county community under general chairmanship of Mrs. A. G. Flagg of Santa Ana, met with Mrs. Flagg Tuesday night in her home in the neighboring city, to perfect plans for bringing to the attention of the public, the importance of the historic picture. "This Is the Army" was produced by Warner Brothers with profit to themselves: use of theaters in which it is shown all over the nation, is donated, and every cent received from ticket sales goes to Army Emergency Relief. It has come to be an accepted fact that Army Emergency Relief provides more than any other feature, the morale upbuilding so necessary to the American soldier. It has been shown that today's fighting men, whether crawling through steaming jungles of the South Pacific or soaring over flak-filled skies of Northern Europe, are secure in the knowledge that their loved ones at-home are being watched over by Army Emergency Relief. AER officers are stationed at every army post with trained assistants ready for speedy action whatever comes up. These investigations, the generous assistance so freely given, and all the world of detail required, call for financial backing. The nationwide showing of "This Is the Army" will help provide that backing—which is one of the reasons that Anaheimers are eager to see the picture and do their part. Service clubs and fraternal or (Continued on page 6)