anaheim-gazette 1944-01-27

ANAHEIM GAZETTE Established 1870 Published in "The Orange Capitol Of The World" Member Weekly Newspaper Ass'n of Orange Co. — S.C.N.P.A. HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher 1887-1935 Mrs. Henry Kuchel — Theodore B. Kuchel Editors and Publishers Jake Proctor, City Editor The Anaheim Gazette has been owned and edited by the same family since 1875. Published every Thursday at 259 East Center Street, Anaheim, California. Phone 2206-2207 Subscription Per Year, $2.00: 2 Years $3.50; 6 Months $1.25 Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Anaheim, California, under the Act of March 8, 1879. Anaheim, located in the richest spot on earth, "In the Heart of the Valencia, Orange District," is widely known for its beautiful parks, fine schools and churches, and for its other civic improvements and the stability of its citizenship and its business institutions. When you plan your future home of contentment, the one-stop answer is Anaheim! THE MAN AT THE KEYHOLE (By Operative WB) Justus Craemer, the popular publisher and railroad commissioner, has passed the word to the inner circle that he will be a candidate for U. S. Senator at the fall elections—and that this time, he won't step aside, regardless of the other contenders. In '42, Mr. Craemer had strong backing as a prospective G.O.P. candidate for Governor, but skipped his own chance to help Earl Warren. This year Mr. Craemer figures it's his time at bat. And he's modestly confident that he can knock out a homer. Don't be surprised if that special legislative session, set for January 27, runs far longer than the two or three days scheduled. There may be plenty of fireworks on the prison issue! California legislators in the armed forces (and there are a number of them) are wondering whether President Roosevelt's dictum, prohibiting congressmen from being both lawmakers and soldiers, applies to State solons as well. If it does, it will play hob with several political futures. But as yet, no word has come through from Washington. DOLLAR SIGNS OF PROGRESS How big has California grown? IN THE DAY Extracts from files of The Quarter Century ago. The History in Print of the Dallam and Orange County in the 25 Years Ago January 30, 1919 The committee engaged in securing options on the Liberty Park site reported to the Board of Trade Monday night that progress was being made because certain property owners were demanding unreasonable prices on their ground. There are other situations of the city besides the library block suitable for a park. A just valuation should be placed on the property by the committee and if the owners refuse it a price should be purchased elsewhere. John Cassou is having estimated made for general improvement to the buildings occupied by Anaheim Dye works and White Lily Bakery. Cassou plans to install modern fronts and generally re-arrange the building throughout for better accommodation of the tenants, both of whom have enjoyed splendid growth and have outgrown present rooms. Jack Doty has purchased W. T. Aitken drug store in Fulton and took possession yesterday. Jack began his career as a drugist in the Mullinix pharmacy this city. When Walter Cadnin purchased the Mullinix store year ago Jack came to Anaheim and has been connected with the establishment since He is a graduate of Southern California University. Robert McKee was in Anaheim Monday visiting his old friend Bob formerly lived in East Ames. Don't be surprised if that special legislative session, set for January 27, runs far longer than the two or three days scheduled. There may be plenty of fireworks on the prison issue! California legislators in the armed forces (and there are a number of them) are wondering whether President Roosevelt's dictum, prohibiting congressmen from being both lawmakers and soldiers, applies to State solons as well. If it does, it will play hob with several political futures. But as yet, no word has come through from Washington. DOLLAR SIGNS OF PROGRESS How big has California grown? Efforts to accurately answer this question have become somewhat of an indoor sport ever since our State began "going to town" several years ago. Estimates are made on various bases, including the number of ration books issued, and the number of telephones and other public utilities in use. One of the latest population estimates is 8,014,000—an increase of 219,000 in 1943. How accurate this estimate is, we do not know, but real growth is not measured by population alone. There are other factors. Among these is the total assessed property valuation which rose more than $206 million last year to reach $7,886,224,624—and this in spite of the loss from tax roles of property taken over by the Federal Government. The $912 million increase in deposits of the largest bank in the State is another good index, especially since this in stitution has almost 500 branches in 300 communities stretching the length and breadth of California. Californians now have on deposit almost $3½ billion in this one bank alone. And the tempo of business activity is also reflected in the $810 million this bank is lending industry, agriculture and to individuals. The number of people employed in the State in 1943 was almost three times that of 1939, and they earned a new high in total wages and salaries of $8 billion. Thus, among the surest signs of California's growth is the constantly enlarging dollar signs in property values, wages and bank deposits.—Calif. Progress Review. GERMANY, 1918-1944 The headlong retreat from Russia, which now borders on a rout, with disastrous losses in both men and military equipment as well as territory, raises the question of the position of Germany today as compared to her position when she asked for an armistice in 1918. Is Germany stronger in 1944 than she was in 1918? Or weaker? The comparative facts are interesting—and may afford an index to the confidence of our military leaders that the European war will end in 1944. When the armistice was signed in 1918, Germany's army, coupled with the troops of her allies, totaled 25,000,000 men. She had lost about 6,000,000 men, killed or disabled. Today, Germany has an army of about 10,000,000 men—and has lost about 5,000,000 killed and wounded. In 1918, Germany had a front line of about 2,000 miles. Now she has more than 15000 miles to defend. In 1918, Germany had been successful in seeing that the war was waged on the soil of her enemies—and German cities and villages were unscarred. But in 1944, many of Germany's greatest cities are in ruins; millions of her people are homeless—and Allied bombing planes have turned Berlin into shambles. Hitler, perhaps, is more fanatical in his determination to fight to the bitter end than was the Kaiser, and the iron hand of Nazi control, over both the army and the civilian population, will make revolt harder. But Germany's position from a military standpoint appears far more desperate than it was when the collapse came in 1918.—Calif. Feature Service. TOKEN-PACKING MAMMAS Robert McKee was in Anahale Monday visiting his old friend Bob formerly lived in East Auckland, but sold his ranch some years ago and moved to Whitfield. Anaheim Encampment I.O.O installed the following offices daily night: J. S. Howard, deputy grand patriarch, being the instilling officer; A. Ruben, patriarch U.S. Lemon, S.W.; M.W.Gowin H.P.; Charles Fay, J.W.; W.H. Goodwin, guide, F.S. Gasscribe; Oliver Hill, treasurer Charles Seeley, first watch; P.E. Woodard, second watch; O.M.Cailor and Louis Stutsman, guard of tents; F.H. Garrison, J.W. William Mang, O.S. C.J.Nenno of Placentia purchased through the National Bank of Pasadena the residence at 227 North Clementina street occupied by Mr. and Mrs.V.Loly. Mr.Nenno will remodel his house and occupy it as a hotel. The consideration was $3000.Loly has purchased a lot on W.Broadway and will shortly be the construction of a modern hotel thereon. Mr. and Mrs.Henry Burge gave a dinner Sunday to a number of young people. Merman Corr who has just recovered from serious attack of flu, being guest of honor. Mrs.E.R.Turck was hostess at her home on North Lenox street last week. The prizes given by the hostess were thrift stamps—the first being won by Mrs.M.Nebelung, the second by Mr.Frank Baum, the third by Mr.Fred Mickle. Irving Quarton was struck by the eye with a piece of steel at shipyards one day last week was compelled to take a few rest. He is back on duty again. Charles C. Chapman promised orange grower of Placentia, been made chairman of the SYMCA committee in a drive ming $50,000 for the 1918- TOKEN-PACKING MAMMAS (By Clem Whitaker) If the lady of the house looks a bit grim toward the end of next month; if she counts absent-mindedly on her fingers, and if her purse bulges with a new kind of wampun as she sallies forth to market—then you'll know you've got a token-packing mamma! There's nothing to get too alarmed about, though, because the lady next door and the lady across the street will be in the same category. And it's a good thing the women folks still have a lot of gumption, and over-size purses, or else a lot of men might have to blaze their own trails in learning about how to bring home the bacon with tokens. Tokens—the small change of the ration business—will begin flowing into circulation throughout the country February 27. Slightly smaller than a dime, they will be worth one point each. They will be given as change by retailers for ration stamps—red tokens being used in meat purchases, and blue for processed foods. The reason for the tokens, it appears, is to simplify the ration system, but that's a tender point we won't go into except to report that OPA estimates with the use of tokens Ration Book Four will last about two years. And at least three books would be required during this period without tokens, according to the OPA communiques. Also, from February 27 on, ration stamps—each with a 10-point value regardless of the number appearing on the coupon—will be validated on an across-the-book basis instead of on an up-and-down basis as at present. Three meat stamps, worth a total of 30 points, will become valid every two weeks, with the first two series of six stamps remaining valid until May 20. Tokens, given as change, will have no expiration dates. If this isn't all clear, wait until the new kind of wampum has been in circulation a few days—and then ask your token-packing mamma. The women, God bless them, know all the answers! Production of citrus pectin by the two Sunkist plants at Corona and Ontario is now rated as the largest production of any unit in the United States. The number of persons on the county indigent rolls dropped from 92 for June to 67 for October, the association found. Irving Quarton was struck by the eye with a piece of steel at shipyards one day last week he was compelled to take a few days rest. He is back on duty again. Charles C. Chapman promising orange grower of Placentia, he been made chairman of the SYMCA committee in a drive raise $50,000 for the 1919 program of the association. Arthur Dyckman who has been training for the Navy at Pedro, and Jake Vetler who has been in the Army, have been horably discharged and are aged in civilian attire. Jake Schumacher of the Tran & Transfer company is recovering from an attack of the flu. The Midnight club was entrained by Mr. and Mrs. Hensen on Thursday. Mrs. Hansen won the ladies' prize at M.W.Martenet the men's. Undersheriff Jack Iman over from Santa Ana the off-day meeting old friends and co-paring notes with the local catchers. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morgan Montana friends of Mr. and M.G.M. Simpson are spending the week at the Simpson home. The new officers elected by Anaheim Farm Center are Director, J. J. Dwyer, President, P.Krick and Secretary-treasurer, E. Steward. Check over your stock of prizing supplies and let us have you order for needed items, please. Anaheim Gazette, Phon IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 25 Years Ago January 30, 1919 committee engaged in long options on the Liberty site reported to the Board of Monday night that slow press was being made because property owners were dealing unreasonable prices for ground. There are other sections of the city besides the library suitable for a park site. Valuation should be placed by the committee and the owners refuse it a site be purchased elsewhere. 50 Years Ago February 1, 1894 There is talk of organizing a telephone system in town. There ought to be business enough to sustain it. Orange has lately put in a telephone system and Anaheim ought to be able to do so herself. Give us the telephone central. Rain began falling yesterday at noon, and during the afternoon the weather was cold and showery. The indications as we go to press are good for more rain. Anaheim Lodge 207 F. & A. M. installed the following officers last Thursday evening: H. W. Chynowith, W. M.; Sidney Holman, S. W.; H. A. Stough, J. W.; Wm. M. Higgins, treasurer; Joseph Helmsen, secretary; W. J. Brown, S. D.; P. C. Saalwachter, J. D.; F. A. Korn, steward; A. F. Abbey, steward; Wm. M. McFadden, marshal. The supervisors on Monday deferred further hearing in the matter of a new road from Placentia to Yorba for two weeks and resolved to visit the site of the proposed road, which runs through Mr. Wagner's walnut orchard and is being vigorously opposed by that gentleman. The petitioners claim that the ground was reserved for road purposes originally. The hearing will be resumed a week from next Monday. A mischievous wag bent on directing the attention of the City Money spent for War Bonds goes to the front. Sometimes it provides spectacular equipment like planes, oft times it buys a runty donkey like this American soldier is taking ashore in Italy. The quicker your dollars go into action, the sooner it will be over. Buy More War Bonds. U.S. Treasury Department SECURE TAX PAPERS WITH COMMON PINS When Anaheimers send their income tax returns and payments in to the Internal Revenue office, they are asked to need a plea which Collector of Internal Revenue Harry C. Westover has addressed to all Southland taxpayers, to pin their returns and payments together with common pins. The United States government isn't too poor to buy pins, Westover admitted, but just like the private consumer, it faces a shortage of such supplies. All pins will be saved by the Internal Revenue bert McKee was in Anaheim by visiting his old friends. Formerly lived in East Anaheim but sold his ranch some ago and moved to Whittier. heim Encampment, I.O.O.F. led the following offices Fright: J. S. Howard, deputy patriarch, being the install- officer; A. Ruben, patriarch; Lemon, S. W.; M. W. Gowdy, Charles Fay, J. W.; W. A. Gwin, guide, F. S. Gates, Oliver Hill, treasurer; Seeley, first watch; Perry Jr., second watch; O. T. and Louis Stutsman, guards cats; F. H. Garrison, I. S.; Ann Mang, O. S. J. Nenno of Placentia has used through the National of Pasadena the residence North Clementina street, led by Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Mr. Nenno will remodel the and occupy it as a home consideration was $3000. Mr. was purchased a lot on West way and will shortly begin construction of a modern home. and Mrs. Henry Burdorf dinner Sunday to a number of people. Merman Cordes, has just recovered from a attack of flu, being the of honor. E. R. Turck was hostess to Thursday afternoon Whist club or home on North Lemon last week. The prizes given to hostess were thrift stamps, best being won by Mrs. Max King, the second by Mrs. Baum, the third by Mrs. Mickle. long Quarton was struck in with a piece of steel at the yards one day last week and compelled to take a few days life is back on duty again. Charles C. Chapman prominent grower of Placentia, has made chairman of the State committee in a drive toter of a new road from Placentia to Yorba for two weeks and resolved to visit the site of the proposed road, which runs through Mr. Wagner's walnut orchard and is being vigorously opposed by that gentleman. The petitioners claim that the ground was reserved for road purposes originally. The hearing will be resumed a week from next Monday. A mischievous wag bent on directing the attention of the City Fathers to the wretched mud puddle in front of the Citizens Bank Sunday morning, placarded the same with inscriptions to the effect that there was "no fishing allowed," etc. The puddle should be caulked and scraped and put in passable condition. This was done Monday morning. M. H. DeYoung entertained the foreign commissioners to the Midwinter Fair at a banquet at the Palace hotel in San Francisco Tuesday evening. There were 150 guests. A center piece in the middle of the horseshoe shaped banquet board was a miniature Grand Court of the exposition with the administration building at one end and the Liberal Arts building at the other all outlined with electric lights. All decorations in the dining hall were most elaborate. Mr. W. J. Smith celebrated his sixty-fourth birthday at the old homestead on Orangethorpe avenue last Saturday and all but one of his sons and daughters were present to make the occasion one long to be remembered. Among members of the family who were present, beside those living here were Mrs. Moores of Ontario, Mrs. Lyman of Los Angeles and Prof. and Mrs. Clark of Capistrano and their families. It is reported that Stephen Kistler contemplates putting up a new brick building on Center street on his lot opposite the city hall, to be used as a bakery and confectionery store. It was rumored on the streets yesterday that Domingo Bastenchury had bought the four thousand acres of land in the La Habra valley upon which it had been given out that a syndicate in the water company had received an option. Merritt & Co. sent out a carload of oranges over the Southern income tax returns and payments in to the Internal Revenue office, they are asked to heed a plea which Collector of Internal Revenue Harry C. Westover has addressed to all Southland taxpayers, to pin their returns and payments together with common pins. The United States government isn't too poor to buy pins, Westover admitted, but just like the private consumer, it faces a shortage of such supplies. All pins will be saved by the Internal Revenue office to be used to keep the records together, Westover stated. Read, use Gazette Want ads. carload of boxes arrived at Tustin on Tuesday and a carload is expected here shortly. The Fruit exchange have put in a long distance telephone at Orange. AT FIRST SIGN OF A COLD USE 666 TABLETS. SALVE. NOSE DROPS TODAY... Quarton was struck in the face with a piece of steel at the awards one day last week and compelled to take a few days leave is back on duty again. Chapman prominent grower of Placentia, has made chairman of the State committee in a drive to 50,000 for the 1919 program association. Dyckman who has been long for the Navy at San Juan and Jake Vetter who has been honoured and discharged and are again Italian attire. Schumacher of the Truckmaster company is recovering an attack of the flu. Midnight club was entered by Mr. and Mrs. Henry on Thursday. Mrs. E. won the ladies' prize and Martenet the men's. Jack Iman was from Santa Ana the other meeting old friends and comments with the local thiefs. Frank Morgan, a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson are spending this at the Simpson home. New officers elected by the Farm Center are Director J. Dwyer, President P. H. and Secretary-treasurer, O. Ward. Over your stock of print-prints and let us have your needed items, now Anaheim Gazette, Phone It was rumored on the streets yesterday that Domingo Bastenchury had bought the four thousand acres of land in the La Habra valley upon which it had been given out that a syndicate in the water company had received an option. Merritt & Co. sent out a carload of oranges over the Southern Pacific on Monday. The fruit was from Kroeger's and Mrs. Boege's orchards and was out of the association. The steamer fare from here to San Francisco via Redondo over the Santa Fe and P.C.S.S. Co.'s line and return is $13.50. Good for sixty days. Madame Modjeska's place in the canyon is advertised for sale in Los Angeles, at $25,000, and the San Joaquin ranch, containing 111,000 acres, for two million and a quarter. Madame's oranges were badly frozen during the recent cold snap and she will probably give up the attempt to raise citrus fruits so near the snow line. Our old friend Jack Seegar, who for two years and a half has been in Iowa, has returned to California to stay. Mr. Fay attended the recent prize poultry exhibition at Los Angeles and purchased the cages of Boston birds that got away with the blue ribbon over all for quality. Placentia will probably ship its first carload of oranges next week, orders having been received by the association for a carload to go East Orange has shipped three association cars of fruit. The first "HURRY CALLI!" The war won't wait; but mass production can now be speeded way up—thanks to control of Natural Gas! Big job ahead! War materials are needed in a hurry—a way you can help: Uncle Sam asks you to conserve all kinds. And the fuel that is speeding Southern Cal industries is natural gas. Gas through precision control makes hurry-up, mass-production possible. So use gas wisely in heating your home—don't waste it indispensable to the war effort—for dozens of technical requirements, for clean, fast heat! 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