anaheim-gazette 1943-12-23

Local Businessman Called By Death While Driving Car Announcement early this week of the sudden passing of Julius H. Crane, 743½ North Lemon street, long prominent in the city's business circles as proprietor of the Crane Jewelry store at 134 West Center street, came as a shock to his family, friends and business associates. Mr. Crane left Sunday to visit friends in Long Beach, and when he failed to return it occasioned alarm in the mind of his son, Theodore Crane of Monrovia. In the resultant search, it was discovered that Mr. Crane had passed from what was determined as a sudden heart attack, while seated at the wheel of his car in Long Beach. Surviving relatives include the son in Monrovia, and two daughters, Mrs. David Apra of San Diego and Ann Thompson with the WACS at Rockford, Ill. Final rites were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel by the Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church. Burial was in Fairhaven cemetery. Son Arrives After 20 Months Aboard Carrier Saratoga A wonderful celebration of Christmas had its beginning Saturday in the Jack Gledhill house, 411 North Emily street, with an arrival of the younger son of home, Seaman 2-c Jack Gledhill Jr., home from 20 months' continuous sea duty on the family aircraft carrier Saratoga. It was on January 9, 1942, a month after Pearl Harbor, the young Gledhill enlisted for Navy service and went to San Diego for his preliminary training. Eight weeks later he went about the carrier and spent a simple length of time at Bremen Wash. before leaving for battle scenes in the far Pacific. Some of the Saratoga's achievements and experiences during intervening months have been among the finest things in U.S. Navy history. Her record includes the destruction of four enemy stations; two Japanese warships; sunk and 12 damaged; 25 plane shot down with 23 others probably destroyed, and 24 destroyed on the ground. The young Anaheim seahorse has seen and taken part in the feats, including the attack on Truk, and the latest attack on Rabaul just before the Saratoga returned to her homeland. He to leave the evening of Christmas day to report aboard ship San Francisco where the Saratoga is undergoing repairs. Joining him for the holiday servance with his parents and ter, Mr. and Mrs. Gledhill, Miss Lilly Gledhill, will be elder brother, Melvin Gledhill aviation machinist's mate 2nd Los Alamitos Naval Air base latter has been granted a ... BETWEEN US PERSONALLY! There are so many things we would like to say to each of you personally. Personal wishes created by our mutual friendship. These are in our heart and you will know this simple greeting covers them all. May this Christmas bring you an abundance of health, happiness, peace and prosperity. ROBERT H. BONEY DODGE & PLYMOUTH DEALER 328 West Center St., Anaheim KEEP IT COVERED ... and your Electric Ironer will last longer You can expect longer and better service from your ironer, and other faithful electrical appliances, if you take good care of them. Help keep your ironer "rolling" by covering its heating plate and roll when the ironer is not in use. It is important to always keep the plate dry to prevent rusting. Avoid overheating your ironer ... and be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for oiling the motor. Keep your Electric Heater in top working order, tool Electric motors in fan-type heaters need regular lubrication, especially during winter months when heaters are used oftener. Keep metal objects away from inside of heater. Never allow water near the heating element. CONSERVATION OF ELECTRICITY WILL HELP WIN THE WAR THE Arrives After 20 Months Aboard Carrier Saratoga A wonderful celebration of Thomas had its beginning Sunday on the Jack Gledhill home, North Emily street, with the call of the younger son of the Seaman 2-c Jack Gledhill home from 20 months' conduction sea duty on the famous ship carrier Saratoga. It was on January 9, 1942, just south after Pearl Harbor, that the Gledhill enlisted for Navy service and went to San Diego for preliminary training. Just weeks later he went aboard carrier and spent a similar period of time at Bremerton, before leaving for battle lines in the far Pacific. One of the Saratoga's achievements and experiences during the opening months, have been among the finest things in U.S. history. Her record includes destruction of four enemy airships; two Japanese warships; and 12 damaged; 25 planes down with 23 others probed destroyed, and 24 destroyed in ground. The young Anaheim seaman seen and taken part in these incidents including the attack on him and the latest attack on him just before the Saratoga named to her homeland. He has leave the evening of Christmas to report aboard ship in Francisco where the Saratoga undergoing repairs. Naming him for the holiday oblige with his parents and sister Mr. and Mrs. Gledhill and Lilly Gledhill, will be his brother, Melvin Gledhill,ion machinist's mate 2c at Alamitos Naval Air base. The man has been granted a three year contract. Farm Labor Office Is Moved To Better Location The Orange County Farm Labor office has moved to its new location at 1622 North Main st., Santa Ana, but retains the same telephone number, 6473, according to George R. Wells, placement manager. Wells states that the policy of the state office of "Agricultural Extention Service and the Farm Labor Project" has been to locate labor offices on prominent and traveled highways in order to be of greatest service and readily accessible for recruiting farm workers. Throughout the state, many of the farm labor offices are located on main arteries and now Orange county office has followed suit by securing a location at the busy intersection of 17th and Main sts. As the 1943 crop season is coming to a close, Wells states the office staff is engaged in planning for the labor load for 1944. From all indications, next year's crop production may exceed that of this year. While the 1943 crops were harvested with a minimum of loss due to labor shortage, the outlook for next year calls for careful planning to utilize all available farm workers. Wells urges that growers employing year around help give thought to housing facilities for the coming year, as many farm orders could not be filled in 1943 due to a lack of living quarters for the workers and their families. Another service which the "Farm Labor Office" offers growers or workers on the farms is a short intensive training course conducted through the facilities of the several high school agricultural departments. Demonstration training is conducted, such as: Transamerica Now Seeking Control Of Santa Ana Bank Of general interest in county banking circles are the continued negotiations of Transamerica Corp., operators of Bank of America, for the control of First National bank in Santa Ana. This control seemed to advance a step this week when it was revealed that Transamerica had offered to purchase common stock of the Santa Ana institution for $241.32 a share. This represents an increase of approximately $66 a share over a previous offer made last year. W. B. Williams, president of First National, stated that Transamerica had authorized him to say that in the event it should gain control of the bank by the expiration date of the current offer, Jan. 5, there would be no change made in either bank directorate or personnel. There are 6000 shares of First National stock on which dividends are payable although there are only 5000 shares of voting stock. Of this amount, Transamerica already owns 1713 shares, purchased last February, and needs 788 more shares in order to gain the voting majority. It has been pointed out that James Irvine, owning approximately 600 shares of the bank stock, can virtually control the balance of power, since if his block of shares were to go to Transamerica, those interests would need only 188 additional shares for control. It was believed that smaller stockholders will be influenced by any decisive action taken by Irvine. Anaheim Gazette Council Consider Zoning Variance And Other Devices A short session but a bus was shared this week by councilmen. Zoning varies Defense Council budget similar matters were considered Especially noteworthy wition taken to make the city roll for December 1 to December 15 able Wednesday instead of employees to wait until the tomary date of December 15 action was taken to aid in care of holiday demands. A resolution was passed proving the application fee aid to the sum of $1750, for heim Defense Council's bus expenses for the fiscal year May 30, 1944. The council received the commendation of the city commission, tendered by secretary E. P. Hapgood reference to granting wfor the Consolidated-Vultet craft feeder plant at 254 Los Angeles street, after reading of the ordinance. Another zoning variant concerned with the first step of an ordinance grantingances for Caltone's Citrus juice plant, and also for solidified-Vultee on South street and at the proposed location on North Los streets. Before adjournment, action was passed covering solution of the administrative committee of the Joint Sewer, since that work at the treatment plant Verana road has now been completed. FORESTRY PROJECT CHOSEN BY CLUB At a recent meeting of the agricultural club mem Pominent Rancherisses Quietly Broadway Home Scores of friends gained through years' residence in this community of the late Edwin C. Rundstrom, gathered yesterday morning in the Backs, Campbell Kaulbars chapel to pay last note to the memory of the well-known citrus grower. The death of Mr. Rundstrom on Friday, occurred quietly in his home, at the family home on West Endway. Born 69 years ago in Bois, he had lived in the Anaheim community since 1919. He was active in Baptist church cities, and funeral rites were conducted by the Rev. Harry Ann Owings, pastor of Santa Clara First Baptist church. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Rundstrom is survived by widow, Mrs. Ella Rundstrom, one home, and by one son and daughters, Edwin Rundstrom King City; Mrs. Wesley Visel Sakersfield, and Mrs. Frank J. Keck of Wichita Falls, Tex., to her with six grandchildren. USWV VETERAN DIES AT SAWTELLE Funeral services conducted by the Rev. C. H. Archibald of Wesley Methodist church, took place this afternoon in the Hilgenfeld chapel for Edmund Reno Arbuckle, a veteran of the Spanish American War. Death of Mr. Arbuckle at the age of 70 occurred Tuesday at the Veterans' hospital, Sawtelle, after a long illness. He was a native of Missouri. His fraternal organizations included Warwick Camp, USWV of Fullerton; Eagle lodge Aerie and Modern Woodmen of America, Missoula, Mont. Mr. Arbuckle is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Jane Arbuckle of this city; two daughters and a son, Mrs. Vera Francis of Montana, Mrs. Zelma Howery of Long Beach, and Edmund Reno Arbuckle Jr. in the armed services, and one niece, Mrs. Clara Sefret of San Francisco. Read, use Gazette Want ads. Youth Groups Will Take Part In Mountain Retreat Encountering so much snow that their automobile was coated with it almost until they reached the outskirts of Anaheim, Y Secretary and Mrs. Gerald R. Patton returned Tuesday evening from Big Bear with enthusiastic reports of conditions which Hi-Y youths and Girl Reserves will encounter on their holiday retreat to the mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Patton made an inspection trip to Moon camp, operated on the lake at Big Bear by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burden and Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Their account of facilities at the camp was glowing, and increased the enthusiasm with which some half hundred of the city's young people await the first outing. This will be for a holiday three-day period from December 31 to December 2, with Secretary Patton in charge of the Senior and Junior Hi-Y group, and Mrs. Patton in charge of Girl Reserves. At least four other club leaders will accompany the young people as sponsors. Officer representatives of the groups will hold an advance meeting to plan the three-day program, including nightly events and the Sunday Inspirational service when Osceola experiences will be recalled and renewed. The following week-end will bring a similar outing for a sophomore group, with which a freshman group may possibly join. If the ranks are too full, the freshman outing will be deferred until a later date it was stated. The Pattons declared that the camp was a picture of holiday beauty, with eight inches of additional snow falling the night they were there. NEWCOMERS TO CITY Mr. and Mrs. George Stodart and family who have been living mately 600 shares of the bank stock, can virtually control the balance of power, since if his block of shares were to go to Transamerica, those interests would need only 188 additional shares for control. It was believed that smaller stockholders will be influenced by any decisive action taken by Irvine. FORESTRY PROJECT CHOSEN BY CLUB At a recent meeting of the agricultural club memorial forestry project was chosen community project for the With Robert Hight, Olivia chairman, and Dorothy Stanton, secretary, the grenDED to make the necessary and to extend the planting terman's grove at Irvine. This planting was first in 1933 under the leader John Osterman and W. asst. farm-advisor. Over 15 and shrubs were set out season. These have been to and replacements made necessary. In the early years a 40-in Santa Ana, known as Foresters of America", sponsorship of the project. Anaheim Gazette, since The charm of the Yuletide Season lies in the thought that we live in the memory of our friends. MARY MILLERICK 220 East Center St., Anaheim Merry Christmas One of the Greatest Pleasures of the Christmas Season is the opportunity to acknowledge our friends and it is with this in mind that we send you Season's Greetings. The business you have entrusted to us is indeed appreciated, and we hope that with the turn of each year, the pleasant relations existing between us will be increased and strengthened. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. CONE BROTHERS CHEVROLET AGENCY 215 North Los Angeles St., Anaheim freshman group may possibly join. If the ranks are too full, the freshman outing will be deferred until a later date it was stated. The Pattons declared that the camp was a picture of holiday beauty, with eight inches of additional snow falling the night they were there. NEWCOMERS TO CITY Mr. and Mrs. George Stodart and family who have been living at Anaheim Route 1, have recently come into the city to make their home at 527 South Citron street. Death In Blazing Car Comes To Anaheim Resident When Anaheim police department was notified Friday of the death in a blazing automobile near Artesia of Roy M. Johnson, 315 South Bush street, it brought sorrow to Officer J. F. Miranda, a brother-in-law of the victim of the sad accident. Mr. Johnson is survived by his widow, Mrs. May Johnson of the home, and a small daughter Elaine, in addition to other close relatives including his father in Fullerton. An employee of the Firestone Rubber company, he was en route to his duties, and is believed to have fallen asleep in his parked car with a lighted cigarette in his hand. However he had just recovered from an attack of influenza and had complained of a heart ailment. Cremation followed funeral services held Monday afternoon in Fullerton, and the ashes will be sent back to the family home in Iowa where his mother is buried. Anaheim Gazette — Thursday, December 23, 1943 Page Five Council Considers Zoning Variances And Other Details A short session but a busy one was shared this week by city councilmen. Zoning variances, defense Council budgets and similar matters were considered. Especially noteworthy was action taken to make the city payroll for December 1 to 15, payable Wednesday instead of asking employees to wait until the cusmary date of December 29. This action was taken to aid in taking care of holiday demands. A resolution was passed approving the application for state aid to the sum of $1750, for Anaheim Defense Council's budgetary expenses for the fiscal year ending May 30, 1944. The council received the recommendation of the city planning commission, tendered by its secretary, E. P. Hapgood, with reference to granting variance for the Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft feeder plant at 253 North Los Angeles street, after the first reading of the ordinance. Another zoning variance was concerned with the first reading of an ordinance granting variances for Caltone's Citron street juice plant, and also for Consolidated-Vultee on South Palm street and at the proposed new location on North Los Angeles street. Before adjournment, a resolution was passed covering the dissolution of the administrative committee of the Joint Outfall Sewer, since that committee's work at the treatment plant on Verana road has now been completed. LAST RITES HELD FOR NONAGENARIAN Funeral services in the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel were conducted Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Al Casebeer of First Christian church, for George E. Siegler, whose death at the age of 91 occurred Saturday in a Los Angeles hospital. A native of France, Mr. Siegler had lived in Anaheim for 28 years prior to going to Long Beach in 1936 to be with his niece, Mrs. Rose Herman. Other surviving relatives include his son, G. H. Siegler of Jersey City, N. J.; three grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Siegler of this city. Burial was in Anaheim cemetery. FULLERTON LAWYER NAMED TO BENCH Several weeks of surmising as to who would take the place of the late Judge G. K. Scovel on the Orange county superior court bench, was resolved by the appointment this week by Governor Earl Warren, of Attorney Raymond Thompson of Fullerton. It was stated that Thompson will not take office until after New Year. The death of Judge Scovel occurred on Nov. 27. Everybody reads The Gazette. FORESTRY PROJECT CHOSEN BY CLUB At a recent meeting of the senior agricultural club members a Before adjournment, a resolution was passed covering the dissolution of the administrative committee of the Joint Outfall Sewer, since that committee's work at the treatment plant on Verana road has now been completed. FORESTRY PROJECT CHOSEN BY CLUB At a recent meeting of the senior agricultural club members, a forestry project was chosen as a community project for the group. With Robert Hight, Olive, as the chairman, and Dorothy Beavers, Stanton, secretary, the group voted to make the necessary replants and to extend the planting in Osherman's grove at Irvine Park. This planting was first started in 1933 under the leadership of John Osterman and W. M. Cory, asst. farm advisor. Over 1500 trees and shrubs were set out the first season. These have been added to and replacements made where necessary. In the early years a 4-H group in Santa Ana, known as "Young Foresters of America", assumed sponsorship of the project. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. SEASON'S Greetings Here's hoping that you will spend a most enjoyable Yuletide season with your loved ones and friends. A new Christmas Season is here with all its enjoyable pleasures, its good fellowship, its peace and contentment so greatly needed today. We sincerely trust that you will enjoy every moment of this glorious occasion, and that the future will bring you Happiness, Peace and Prosperity. Best wishes for an American Christmas to each of you! SPANISH KITCHEN 145 South Los Angeles St., Anaheim Merry Christmas TO YOU,...YOU...and YOU! We sincerely believe we have a host of friends in this community, none of whom do we wish to overlook in saying "Merry Christmas". We would like to see each of you personally to express our sentiment, but this we cannot do. We sincerely believe we have a host of friends in this community, none of whom do we wish to over-look in saying "Merry Christmas". We would like to see each of you personally to express our Christmas sentiment, but this we cannot do. As you read this, please keep in mind that it is written with sincere appreciation of the good fellowship we have enjoyed. Whatever has happened within the past year—come what may in the future—at Christmastime we like to forget the tribulations caused by conditions and pause for a few minutes of peaceful meditation with our friends. We wish you a season of joy and a new year which will see peace and good will for all. ANAHEIM GAZETTE 259 East Center St. Anaheim, California