anaheim-gazette 1944-02-17

Appointments For Leadership Of Red Cross Groups Chairmen of some of the important Red Cross committees were named Tuesday night at the directors' meeting of Anaheim chapter, American Red Cross. At the same time reports on various activities were given and plans formulated for continued service to the community. Mrs. P. H. Nelson is chapter chairman. Her co-chairman, Mrs. D. Jerry Youngs, presided over the session. Among those accepting chairmanship of the several committees were Mrs. Charles H. Mann, home service; Mrs. Mann also gave a comprehensive report showing that 156 individual families were served during the past month. These services included 34 furlough investigations, 94 communications and information service; 18 cases of family counseling and financial aid to five individuals. Mrs. L. Ralph Abbott was named as new secretary, while accepting chairmanship on various committees were Earl Jackson, disaster relief; Mrs. Llewellyn Wilson, blood plasma; Mrs. J. Ben Kaulbars, registration; Mrs. H. J. Fackiner, home nursing; Mrs. Lotus Loudon, Junior Red Cross; Mrs. R. J. Rust, camp and hospital. Mrs. William LeVecke, volunteer services; Mrs. V. W. Borden, motor corps; Mrs. Fred Weisel, staff assistants; Mrs. E. R. Deering, production; Mrs. Ralph Focht, knitting; Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer Youthful Matron Summoned By Death Friends of the Charles W. Ahlstrom family, 110 Walnut street, grieved with them this week over the untimely passing Tuesday evening of their daughter, Mrs. Winifred Ahlstrom Cunningham, in a Los Angeles hospital after only a brief illness. Born in Los Angeles only 25 years ago, the young matron had lived in Anaheim ever since her childhood days and graduated from this city's grade and high school. She was a member of White Temple Methodist church. She leaves her husband, Henry R. Cunningham of the U.S. Navy, and a small son, Charles Robert Cunningham in addition to her parents and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ahlstrom and Miss Gwendolyn L. Ahlstrom. Mrs. Cunningham's pastor, the Rev. Thomas L. Burden, will officiate at funeral services to be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Hilgenfeld chapel. Burial will be in Loma Vista Memorial park. Five-Church Plan Methodist Church Takes Part In That plan now being put into effect by five Methodist churches of nearby communities whose pastors will aid in a week of "Spiritual Fellowship" in each church, will feature White Temple Methodist church during the coming week. Monday night at 7:30 o'clock, the Rev. Ray Ragsdale of Fullerton church will deliver the sermon. 20-30 Club Heir Expert On Victory Garden Things to do and things in planting and cultivation Gardens were described 20-30 club members night by an unquestioned Rudolph Boysen, superintendent of Anaheim park department. The meeting was held at clubhouse with Austin presiding. Aubrev Vanveen president introduced the speaker. In addition to manage hints on planting, described for the club management of the famous senberry which he originated his ranch home near this place. At their meeting day week, 20-30 members will Kibel's cafe, Fullerton, to attend a seven-city meeting. On day night, March 6, they tertain their wives at a night program. Warwick USWV Presents Flag The City of Fullerton Anaheim veterans of the Irish American war and representatives of other veterans' organizations were in Fullerton afternoon for the celebration Warwick camp USWV of anniversary of the sinking Pattleship Maine in Havana bor. Ceremonies were held crest park near whose fountain was dug Navy Mothers Give Reports On Various Activities Adding interest to the friendly social atmosphere of Navy Mothers' club covered dish dinner Wednesday in Legion clubrooms, were the varied reports and plans brought out at the afternoon business meeting when Commander Emma Heckman presided. Prominent among coming events was announcement of the evening meeting of the club on March 1, when a special guest speaker will be introduced. At this meeting, Navy Mothers will hold a tray cloth shower to provide for hospital needs at both Norco and El Toro. Present shortage of paper tray covers makes it necessary for such groups to aid in supplying fabric covers. Navy Mothers have suggested that friends might like to aid in providing the cloths, which may be made of any washable bright colored or white material. They are to be made in two sizes: 16 by 12 and a half inches, and 18 by 22 inches, and are to have plain hems. Reports given by Mrs. Mahalie Bush of the slipper committee and Mrs. Genevieve Heinz of the robe committee showed that quantities of slippers and robes already have been provided for hospital needs, with more to be furnished all the time. Mrs. Eva Ter Best told of the Methodist Church Takes Part In That plan now being put into effect by five Methodist churches of nearby communities whose pastors will aid in a week of "Spiritual Fellowship" in each church, will feature White Temple Methodist church during the coming week. Monday night at 7:30 o'clock, the Rev. Ray Ragsdale of Fullerton church will deliver the sermon. On Tuesday night, guest minister will be the Rev. Forest Woodside of Yorba Linda church. The Rev. Roy Mason of La Habra church will bring Wednesday night's message; the Rev. C. H. Archibald of Wesley Methodist church in this city will speak Thursday night, and at the final service on Friday night, the Rev. Thomas L. Burden will address his own congregation. The cooperative plan calls for a second week during which pastors assisted by lay members of each home church, will canvass the membership to determine results of the series. This week's series of meetings take the several ministers to Fullerton where that city's pastor and congregation are benefitting by the plan. Funeral Is Held For Fullerton Man Final rites were held this afternoon in the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel for John William Dahlquist, whose death at the age of 49 occurred suddenly last Sunday night at Harmony Park. The Rev. Thomas L. Burden officiated at the funeral, and burial was made in Loma Vista cemetery. Mr. Dahlquist, whose home was in Fullerton, was a carpenter by trade. He was born in Hagerman, Ida., but had lived in the Southland for a number of years. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Fields of Compton, with three brothers and three sisters all residing in the east. Pfaffman Funeral To Be Held Monday Gustave Pfaffman, a native of Germany who came to this country when only nine years of age and who had lived in Anaheim for the past two years, died early Thursday morning at the age of 71. His passing occurred at the City of Fullerton. Pfaffman Funeral To Be Held Monday Gustave Pfaffman, a native of Germany who came to this country when only nine years of age and who had lived in Anaheim for the past two years, died early Thursday morning at the age of 71. His passing occurred at the family home, 120 Stueckle street, and followed a long illness. He was a member of the Methodist church in his former eastern home. The Rev. C. H. Archibald of Wesley Methodist church will officiate at rites to be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Hilgenfeld chapel. Entombment will be in Melrose Abbey masuoleum. Mr. Pfaffman leaves five sisters and one brother. They are Miss Barbara Pfaffman of this city; Mrs. Katherine Lung of Glendale; Mesdames Mary Bauman, Owen Lyon and Clvde Wolf all of Indiana, and the Rev. Frederick Pfaffman of Wisconsin. WHITE TEMPLE METHODIST The Rev. Thomas L. Burden of White Temple Methodist church will give the eighth in his sermon series on The Lord's Prayer at 10:45 services Sunday morning. The theme will be "Lead Us Not Into Temptation." At 7:30 p.m. his sermon subject will be "Motive Power." Melvin Hilgenfeld is superintendent of Sunday school which meets at 9:30 a.m. Young People's meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunshine, desert winds and rain have added variety to the week's fare provided by the Weather Man. Wednesday night's light rainfall added .02 inches, which with .09 inches in Monday night's rain, brought the season's total rain fall up to 8.39 inches, as reported by V. W. Hannum, city power plant superintendent. 20-30 Club Hears Expert On Victory Gardening Things to do and things to avoid in planting and cultivating Victory Gardens were described for 20-30 club members Tuesday night by an unquestioned expert, Rudolph Boysen, superintendent of Anaheim park department. The meeting was held in Elks' clubhouse with Austin Fordvce presiding. Aubrev Vanverst, vice president, introduced the guest speaker. In addition to many valuable hints on planting, Boysen described for the club men, the development of the famous Boyenberry which he originated on its ranch home near this city. At their meeting date next week, 20-30 members will go toibel's cafe, Fullerton, to join in a seven-city meeting. On Monday night, March 6, they will entrain their wives at a ladies' night program. Warwick USWV Presents Flag To City of Fullerton Anaheim veterans of the Spanish American war and representatives of other veterans' associations were in Fullerton Tuesday afternoon for the celebration by Warwick camp USWV of the 46th anniversary of the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor. Ceremonies were held in Hillest park near whose hillside sunken was dedicated. P. E. Fluor Family Will Return To Burglarized Home When P. E. Fluor and his family return from an eastern business trip it will be to the dismaying news that their home, 700 North Clementine street, was burglarized during their absence. William LeVecke, an employee of the Fluor corporation, discovered that the home had been entered, evidently by someone using a key. It was reported Tuesday to the police department. Officers Vipond, Otta and DeCock made an investigation finding much confusion with contents of bureau drawers dumped on the floor. The family silver service was undisturbed but a valuable watch, property of Lt. Robert Fluor, pilot of a Flying Fortress down in the Pacific battle area, is believed to be missing. The sheriff's office was contacted and fingerprint experts covered the scene of the depredations yesterday, but as yet have no statement. MRS. NICKLES DIES IN SAN FERNANDO To Anaheim friends came the sad news of the death today in San Fernando of Mrs. Jennie E. Nickles, 314 South Bush street, who was stricken while in the home of her daughter, Miss Billie Nickles. Born in De Peyster, N. Y. 82 years ago, Mrs. Nickles had made her home in this city since 1915. She leaves a son, Dr. Arthur G. Nickles of Hixon, B.C., in addition to her daughter in San Fernando. TEXAN WILL AID IN VALLEY HARVEST In Anaheim today en route to Imperial Valley was Alice Gertrude ("Billie") Steele, native daughter of the Bluebonnet State who left her home in San Antonio, Tex. to hitch-hike her way to the valley to work in fruit and vegetable harvesting. "Billie," who numbers barbering among her varied pursuits, admitted that she was an expert horsewoman, and plans to ride to Alameda before turning homeward to volunteer for defense harvesting work in her home community of San Anaonio. Superintendent Of City Parks Talks For Ebell Section Since members of Ebell Home and Garden, club find their thoughts now turning to plans for Victory Gardens, they found special interest in the talk addressed to them Monday afternoon in Ebell clubhouse, by Park Superintendent Rudolph Boysen. Mrs. Charles T. Frantz, section leader, presented the guest speaker after a friendly interval during which tea was served with little valentine cakes. After a short talk with valuable advice on correct planting methods, the guest speaker discussed allied subjects of fumigating, fertilizing and cultivation of home gardens. Part of the afternoon was given over to a barrage of questions which the speaker answered with much informative detail. Mr. Boysen's suggestion that Ebell club and the city join again during the coming summer to stage a second Victory Garden. City of Fullerton Anaheim veterans of the Spanish American war and representatives of other veterans' associations were in Fullerton Tuesday afternoon for the celebration by Warwick camp USWV of the 46th anniversary of the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor. Ceremonies were held in Hillest park near whose hillside cemetery was dedicated an american flag and its flagpole, gift to the city from camp and auxiliary Commander Walter A. Craig Warwick camp, and Mrs. Graig resident of the auxiliary, and their officers received the guests. Past Commander L. L. Chandler directed the program. Featured speakers were Anthony P. Ennza of California State Athletic Association and nasst national commander of USWV: Capt. Walker Roosevelt Naval Base on Terminal Island, and his aide, Lt. Adams. Music was provided by the navy band from Roosevelt base led by the A Capella choir of Fullerton grade schools. The Rev. I. Lehane of St. Mary's Catholic church offered invocation and the Rev. Frank L. Purcell of Fullerton First Christian church produced the benediction. To Anaheim friends came the sad news of the death today in San Fernando of Mrs. Jennie E. Nickles, 314 South Bush street, who was stricken while in the home of her daughter, Miss Billie Nickles. Born in De Peyster, N. Y. 82 years ago, Mrs. Nickles had made her home in this city since 1915. She leaves a son, Dr. Arthur G. Nickles of Hixon, B.C., in addition to her daughter in San Fernando. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OFFICERS NAMED At Tuesday night's meeting of wardens and vestrymen of St. Michael's Episcopal church, the Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector, named W. D. Grafton to the post of senior warden. T.K.M. Smith was congregational choice for the position of junior warden. Other officers named were Ernst G. Zitzman, re-elected as treasurer; G. Millard Parks, secretary; W. D. Davis, Leonard W. Daigle, C. R. Brandon and Thomas Jackson, vestrymen. WAR BONDS will buy a stake in your country's future. Mrs. M. L. Goble returned today to her home, 316 East Broadway, from a two weeks' visit in Palm Springs with her eldest son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Goble. Her sister, Mrs. R. L. Thiebaud, also is in Palm Springs with the Roland Goble family but plans to return within a month to Anaheim where she will be with Mrs. Goble. Forced at the point of a gun to open a safe at the gas station in Buena Park where she is in charge, Ruby Masters of this city told sheriff's deputies of the robbery in which approximately $43 was stolen Tuesday night. OH! WHAT AM I GOING TO DO? FIDO'S LOST! DON'T WORRY I WILL CONNECT YOU WITH DON'T WORRY I WILL CONNECT YOU WITH THE Classified USE THE CLASSIFIED ----- many a lost pet has been recovered through our Want Ad columns! The cost is so small, when you compare it to the worth of your possible loss! READ THE CLASSIFIED ----- it offers many opportunities for Domestic and Office Help; Real Estate, and many more classifications besides Lost and Found. Call 2206 now—if you want Want-Ad results! 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