anaheim-gazette 1943-09-09

BACK UP YOUR BOY Increase your payroll savings to your family limit ANAHEIM The Oldest New VOLUME LXXIII ANAHEIM, OR Anaheim’s War Bond Auction To Phillips Gives Apt Replies To Many Varied Questions The most intelligent and interesting questions yet received on my speaking tour” was the manner in which Congressman John Phillips characterized the three dozen or more queries propounded by an Anaheim audience Thursday night in Fremont school auditorium. The questions, he declared, proved that local people are thinking intelligently and constructively on national affairs. Many of them were, of course duplicated with interest centering in two, “What about the OPA?” and “When is Congress going to resume the powers vested in it by the Constitution, and surrendered to the executive branch of the government?” The latter question he characterized as deeply significant. “We must not be permitted to believe that our constitutional form of government is outmoded” he declared. “Congress has surrendered Fusileers Recall Gay Details of Annual Breakfast Thursday when Fusileers resumed their weekly luncheon meetings at the Parker House (formerly the Marigold Cafe), many were the memories recalled of their annual breakfast on Wild Horse mesa, shared last Thursday morning. Armed with lusty appetites and three red ration stamps each, more than half a hundred Fusileers journeyed to the William Wallop ranch for the fourth annual breakfast event, held at the early hour of 7 o’clock, with the half dozen long tables swept with early morning sunlight, since Wild Horse mesa is above the valley fogs. Since this unique organization of the city’s prominent businessmen which is minus officers, dues and constitution, had not met for several weeks, breakfast hosts For War Chest Drive in October Firing the starting gun in Anaheim’s race to raise funds for the nation-wide War Fund campaign. Mayor Charles A. Pearson, acting chairman for the local campaign, called a number of civic, church and business leaders together yesterday morning in Legion clubrooms, to discuss plans preliminary to the October launching of the drive. Charles E. Griffith called the meeting to order after which Mayor Pearson introduced Orlyn Robertson of Santa Ana, Orange county chairman. Robertson set forth some of the needs which are to be met with funds raised by the drive, in which California’s quota has been set at 18 million dollars. He explained how a majority of the cities are combining their own local needs as covered by community chest funds, with the war needs so that only one money-raising campaign is conducted. His talk was followed by gen- (Continued from page 5) School Openings Are Announced Forestalling some of the district elementary schools, Orangethorpe school sessions will resume next Monday, September 13, and Principal Peter H. Pendleton has stated that bus services will begin on the opening day. Orangethorpe will have a new member on its teaching staff, Doris Lindsey. Completing the list of teachers under Principal Pendleton will be Vangelia Rainey and Alpha Salveson. Paul Blocher, Katella school principal, has announced September 20 as that school’s opening date, with a half day session on the first day but the complete class routine to be maintained on succeeding days, and last year’s schedules to be followed. Katella faculty will include with Principal Blocher, Edith A. Holsinger, Ida M. Timmons, and one new member, Melba Roquet Williams, a graduate of Anaheim’s school system. Local Girl Chosen To Train As Officer Candidate Arriving recently in Northampton, Mass., Miss Catherine Heinz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. M. Heinz, 525 South West street, has already started her training at Smith College as an officer candidate in the Navy Women’s Reserve, according to letters received by her parents. Miss Heinz, whose college training was at Rosary College, RiverForest, Ill., enlisted in the Navy Women’s Reserve from her duties as head librarian in the school department of Orange county library. She left on August 24 for Northampton. She was one of 26 young Southern California women chosen as officer candidates, according to announcement made by Rear Adm. I. C. Johnson, USN, 11th Naval district director of naval district director of naval officer procurement. Miss Patricia Emison of Santa Ana was another Orange county girl selected. Registration Date Is Named For Union High School In anticipation of changes which any Union high school students may wish to make in their study courses and to help plan study courses for all new students, faculty members will be at the school each day next week from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Principal Paul H. Demaree has announced. Regular registration day has been set for Friday, September 17 when Principal Demaree will be present with L. Frank Kellogg, dean of boys and Miss Lois K. Dyer, dean of girls, to aid the young people. Office hours will be from 1 to 9 p.m. as a conveni- Early Days in Mother Colony Recalled By Section of Ancient Water Pipe Water, which over a half century ago coursed through the water mains then serving Anaheim, gushed this week from long buried water pipes when they were uncovered during work preparatory to resurfacing operations on East Center street. A. F. Lenain and his crew from the city water department were engaged in replacing water meter services in advance of the resurfacing soon to begin. They were working on East Center street in front of the Gazette office when the ancient pipe was uncovered many feet below the surface. Lenain determined to cut a section of the pipe to be retained as a memento of early days of the city. When he did so, the water that had lain underground for many years, flowed freely. The piece of pipe which was retained is some two feet in length, equipped with saddle and service connections probably for serving the residence that once stood at the corner of Center and Philadelphia streets. The four-inch pipe, rolled and riveted of stove-pipe steel one-sixteenth of an inch in thickness, had been coated inside and out with coal tar and both metal and coating were in an excellent state of preservation. Inspecting this memento of the past was like turning a page in Mother Colony history. But this bit of ancient history is substantiated by water department records, carefully checked by V. W. Hannun, superintendent. In checking back, Hannum found that on June 6, 1879 the City of Anaheim advertised for 2000 feet of four-inch riveted steel pipe and six four inch fire hydrants. On the 18th of the same month, the bids were awarded W. Fesenfield at the rate of 35 cents per foot. The next chapter was that on September 4, 1879, the report of the public improvement committee showed that the pipe had been laid but was proving unsatisfactory since it was leaking at the rate of a thousand gallons every 24 hours. Quick action must have followed for reports show that on September 15 of the same year, the leakage had been reduced to only 300 gallons in 24 hours, so the pipe job was accepted by the city. So far as can be determined by the records at the Water department, the pipe line extended east from the water plant which was located on West Cypress street between Los Angeles and Lemon streets, at approximately what is now 127 West Cypress street. The pipe extended to Los Angeles street and then south to Center street, reaching east and west as far as Philadelphia and Lemon streets. Terse Notation On Police Blotter Is Story In Itself Talk about pungent sentences! Here is a recent notation made by one of the desk sergeants on the blotter at Anaheim police department. It is brief and to the point, its terse sentences lingering in the mind like a fragrant memory. "One skunk disposed of: Juliana and Patt streets thoroughly renovated. But the smell is still there, Poundmaster Robert Spencer reports." ANAHEIM GAZETTE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1943 Election Today Is Patriotic Opening To M ers Recall details of al Breakfast when Fusileers reeir weekly luncheon at the Parker House (the Marigold Cafe), of the memories recalled annual breakfast on Wild ma, shared last Thursday with lusty appetites and ration stamps each, half a hundred Fusileyed to the William each for the fourth anfast event, held at the of 7 o'clock, with the long tables swept with mning sunlight, since the mesa is above the unique organization is prominent businessis minus officers, dues cution, had not met for weeks, breakfast hosts MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION Our government is asking Americans for $15,000,000,000 more in the THIRD WAR LOAN to Back the Attack. Citizens of Anaheim will do their part in this tremendous task. All of us, no matter what our walk of life, are fully aware of the urgency of putting our full weight back of the invasion. There is an intimate note back of the THIRD WAR LOAN appeal; Back the Attack with War Bonds. From this community come not a few young Americans who are doing the attacking. We would not be worthy of them and their sacrifices if we did not lend every dollar possible to our government to keep the munitions of war flowing to our fighting men. September 9th is the date set for the start of the THIRD WAR LOAN campaign, and should be observed as another stepping stone toward V-day and the day when our boys come marching home. I know I am echoing the feeling of everyone in Anaheim when I ask that the flag be displayed over all private buildings and at all homes. When we look at the Stars and Stripes on September 9th, I know that all of us will be stimulated to do our duty in backing up our sons and neighbors’ sons who are fighting to keep Old Glory flying. I know this community-wide display of the Star-Spangled Banner will stir us anew to do our very best as individuals and as a community in the THIRD WAR LOAN campaign to help subscribe and over-subscribe this HOME FRONT objective. Signed this 3rd of September, 1943 Charles A. Pearson Mayor. War Bond Auction In Heart Of City 51 Men Accepted In September From Local Board Rotarians To Hear UP Correspondent At Mondav Meeting More than making up for tha lack of a Rotary club meeting tha week when Labor Day conflict with the customary Monday session, are two outstanding even of the near future for the local service club. First of these will be their pro gra mnext Monday in Elks club house where Robert H. Boney t he day's chairman, will introduce Bob Miller, United Press war cor respondent whose experience with the first Marines on Guadalcanal have enthralled radio adiences and different groups which he has spoken. At their latest program, Anaheim Rotarians had the pleasure of hearing Rilea Doe, past president of Oakland Rotary club a Chamber of Commerce, and vice president of Safeway Stores, I He gave a thought provoking t War Bond Auction In Heart Of City Starts Campaign Merchants and townspeople generally, are giving themselves over wholeheartedly today to the patriotic duty of buying War Bonds, as the city's initial gesture toward the nation-wide drive by which Uncle Sam hopes to borrow 15 billion dollars from his nieces and nephews with which to conduct his war efforts. With Anaheim given the responsibility of raising $1,500,000 in the drive, Chairman Paul H. Demaree and his co-workers planned today's auction sale as a fine way in which to get the movement underway locally. City council granted the privilege of setting aside the section of Center street between Los Angeles and Lemon streets for this event, and there excited crowds this afternoon found it possible to be rewarded with surprising gifts for the war bonds purchased. City merchants launched the movement yesterday by their kick-off rally for employees in the Fox Theatre. All stores remained closed until 10 o'clock that employers and employees alike might attend the rally. There they were given inspiration for the sale of stamps and bonds which they will conduct in addition to their store duties, during the month ahead. O. H. Heying, president, Ross Lee Laird, secretary, and the Merchants' division of the Chamber of Commerce headed by Truman Stuard, have worked faithfully to make today's drive and the entire month's campaign one of the most successful events ever held in the city. Navy Mothers To Take Obligations Wednesday Night 51 Men Accepted In September From Local Board The U.S. Navy had a slight edge on the Army when Anaheim sent a large class of accepted men into the Los Angeles Selective Service headquarters this week, for their further scattering to different assigned stations. For of the 51 accepted men, 28 of them chose Navy service, with the remaining 23 going into the Army. The class was one of the largest in recent weeks, according to Clerk Glen Peck, although the high record of March, 1943, when 183 men were taken, and the second high of June when the list numbered 164, have not yet been equalled. Calls are coming at monthly intervals now, with October 1 scheduled for departure of the next class. The September 1 class included Robert L. Vocate, who chose Coast Guard. Remaining Navy men were Melvin E. Knisley, Fred C. Schroff, William G. Holm, Joseph Zamarripa Jr., Lawrence A. Lerno, John G. Barela, Charles E. Stoffel, Bandelio M. Marin, Billy L. Trautman, William C. Sanders, Doyle D. McConnell, Luther E. Yoder, Louis T. Carpenter and Charles A. Morefield. On the Army list were Arthur G. Viramontes, Richard P. Garley, Monte J. Curry, Elias F. Sanchez, Galdino L. Samora, Gilbert J. Martinez, Forrest M. Parker, Billie D. Miller, Joe S. Martinez, Armando B. Valdez, Frank R. Espinoza, Joe G. Fritzer. Robert J. Moran, Jacinto Jaramilo, Clifford Batchelar, Julian P. Castaneda, Miles E. Canty, Harold E. Schellenberg, Douglas G. Calvin, Victor Payse Jr., Willis A. Fogler, Irvin E. Crone and Ainsworth F. Moore. Newcomer to City Takes C of C Post "I came to Anaheim for a few days." Navy Mothers To Take Obligations Wednesday Night When Anaheim Navy Mothers' club meets next Wednesday night, September 15 in Legion clubrooms, the session will have special importance, for all members will take their obligations. This does not apply to charter members alone, according to Mrs. R. W. Marvin, president, for new members have been asked to come a little in advance of the 8 o'clock meeting hour, that they may pay their dues, register their signatures, and be ready to receive obligations with the others. One of the first tasks which local Navy Mothers club has assumed, is that of providing rooms for young Navy wives,, arriving here to be with their husbands for the short time before the latter depart for other stations or for sea duty. To this end, Mrs. M. P. Thaxton, contact mother in the charter membership, has made an appeal to everyone in Anaheim for such purpose. "The need is extremely urgent," Mrs. Thaxton stated today. "We hope that everyone in North Orange county will recognize it, and indicate a willingness to place extra rooms at our disposal." To this end she is listing all available rooms, and was to place three Navy wives already this week. Anyone willing to cooperate in the work is asked to communicate with Mrs. Thaxton, either by telephoning Anaheim 4009, or at her home, 116 North Resh street. Newcomer to City Takes C of C Post "I came to Anaheim for a few weeks' visit with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Archer, 848 South Lemon street, and liked the city so well that I decided to remain," explained Miss Lillian Knutson, newly installed in the office of Chamber of Commerce Secretary Ross Lee Laird. Miss Knutson takes over the post formerly held by Mrs. Rod Brastad. A native Iowan, the new Chamber employee had done secretarial work in Chicago for half a dozen years before coming to the Golden State. She finds Anaheim a delightful residence city, and plans to identify herself with activities of the younger set here, including Junior Ebell society. STOREKEEPER THIRD CLASS Storekeeper 3c is the rating accorded William John Allan, son of Thomas Allan, 519 South Clemen-tine street, upon his graduation this week from the U. S. Naval Training station's Storekeeper school at Camp Farragut, Idaho. Allan, former basketball star of Union high school and Fullerton junior college, was among top ranking students in his class. He is now awaiting his assignment either to shore or sea duty. Douglas Allan, older son of the Thomas Allan home, is now with the American forces stationed in England. He is a former Union high school and Fullerton junior college swimming star. Postal Receipts Show Steady Gain August postal receipts of 947.90 in Anaheim postoffice reported by Postmaster I Hoskins, showed a gain of $22 over August, 1942. The year's tal as recorded so far from January 1 to August 31, reached sum of $49,587.99, representing increase of $4153.62 over the responding period a year ago. ETTE Year Buy Bonds To Buy Bombers To Bomb the Axis EMBER 9, 1943 NUMBER 50 Going To Nation Wide Campaign Varians To Hear Correspondent Monday Meeting Date For Community Garden And Kitchen Fair Is Set Local Victory Gardeners are to have opportunity to show what they have accomplished during long hours of arduous labor throughout summer months, for they may enter the fruits of those labors in the Anaheim Community Garden and Kitchen fair, for which the date of Thursday, September 16 has been announced. Radio Brings News Of Honor Paid Capt. Monteverde Anaheim radio fans who follow the various commentators in their reports of happenings in the world today, were thrilled this week to hear via the air waves, of the award of the Legion of Merit to Capt. Armand Monteverde of the U.S. Army Transport Service. Captain Monteverde, son of Mrs. Virginia Monteverde and This community fair was first proposed by Anaheim Ebell club, but when the women found that it would be impossible for them to carry it through to a successful conclusion, the city council gave its support, and decided to present the one-day event under sponsorship of the recreation commission, with the promised full assistance of Ebell clubwomen. The purpose of the fair, according to Mayor Charles A. Pearson and his council, is "To let each other see what we have been doing. It is in no sense competition, but is a community enterprise worthy of the rich traditions es- Of Honor Paid Capt. Monteverde Anaheim radio fans who follow the various commentators in their reports of happenings in the world today, were thrilled this week to hear via the air waves, of the award of the Legion of Merit to Capt. Armand Monteverde of the U.S. Army Transport Service. Captain Monteverde, son of Mrs. Virginia Monteverde and brother of Mrs. Peter J. Lehr, 405 North Janss street, was awarded the Legion of Merit by the War Department "For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services from 9 November 1942 to 18 March, 1943." The citation goes into detail regarding the services rendered by Capt. Monteverde who is now an instructor at the Sixth Ferrying Group base in Long Beach. Anaheim friends will remember the heroism of the gallant captain, but the actual citation will refresh their memories of the circumstances involved. The award was made by direction of the President, and describes the action in the following words: "As pilot of a B-17 type aircraft which crashed on a Greenland ice cap on 9 November, 1942, Captain Monteverde displayed a high devotion to duty and complete disregard for his own safety. He assisted in the rescue of one of the crew members who was severely injured by a fall from the airplane at the time of the crash. Captain Monteverde suffered severe frostbite as result of his exposure to the Arctic cold for (Continued on page 2) Production Credit Head Resigns A meeting was scheduled for today of directors of Orange County Production Credit association, for the purpose of naming a secretary-treasurer-manager to fill the post left vacant by recent resignation of W. D. Miller. Miller tendered his resignation the first of the month to become effective tomorrow. He and Mrs. Miller expect to leave soon for Colorado to look after farming interests. Eight Anaheim Residents Will Receive Eight Anaheim Residents Will Receive Citizenship At Wednesday Ceremony Wednesday, September 15, will be a deeply significant date for eight Anaheim residents, a date that will always be recalled to them as their actual birthday into the privileges of a great democracy. For they will be among nearly half a hundred Orange county residents to take the oath of allegiance to the United States of America and become American citizens. In this group will be Mrs. Martha Elisabeth Henrietta Fass whose home is on Route 1, Box 200; Mrs. Dora Margaretha Arp, living at Route 2, Box 222; Mrs. Pauline Marie Katherine Gildenbodt of Route 4, Box 94-B; Mrs. Caroline Ehman of Route 3, Box 262; Hjalte John Nerdrum and his wife, Mrs. Toini Nerdrum of Route 4, Box 116; Mrs. Emma Dandy of 511 North Vine street, and Mrs. Marie Sophie Nyboe of 306 East Alberta street. These eight local citizens-elect have just completed the preparatory course that won them the privilege of truly belonging to this land which they have chosen as their homeland. They will take part in interesting ceremonies to be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock in Santa Ana high school's Little Theatre, according to announcement made by County Clerk B. J. Smith. This will be the second time that the naturalization program has been held in any point other than the county superior courtrooms. But those in charge have found that the more colorful surroundings at the high school tend to give a pleasant intimacy to the ceremony, making it one that always will linger as a happy memory. Program plans arre in charge of Immigration Inspector Franklin Davis of Santa Ana. Anaheim's list of applicants for citizenship is second in point of numbers, only to that of Santa Ana which is producing 10 new citizens. Other county cities and communities represented are Fullerton, Buena Park, La Habra, Garden Grove, Orange, Midway City, Barber City, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Westminster, Balboa Island, Newport Beach, Three Arch Bay, Dana Point, South Laguna, Laguna Beach, Doheny Park and Costa Mesa. Eight of the new citizens claimed Canada as their birthplace. Seven came from Germany, five from Mexico, four each from Austria, Belgium and England; three from Denmark... two from Finland, and one each from Argentina, France, Ireland, Italy, Newfoundland, Norway, Panama, Scotland and Syria.