anaheim-gazette 1944-02-17

ANAHEIM "Orange Capitol of the World" ADVERTISING — ANAHEIM GAZETTE Orange County's Oldest NEWSPAPER Established 1870 "Everybody Reads The Gazette" 259 E. Center — Ph. 2206-2207 BIRTH CERTIFICATES — BIRTH CERTIFICATES OBTAINED FROM ANY STATE PROMPT AND RELIABLE SERVICE REASONABLE CHARGE NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY CREDIT BUREAU 408 Bank of America Bldg. Phone Anaheim 2248 CAFES - RESTAURANTS — Curly's Cafe "Tis the Taste That Tells the Tale" 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. BREAKFAST LUNCHES AND DINNERS 250 E. Center, Cor. S. Philadelphia DAIRIES — Acacia Dairy MILK ... Delivered to your Door each morning. MIMEOGRAPHING — MIMEOGRAPHING FROM POST CARD TO LEGAL SIZE Reasonable Rates. Immediate Service NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY CREDIT BUREAU 408 Bank of America Bldg. Phone 2248 MOVING - TRANSFER — SUPERIOR SERVICE For Those Who APPRECIATE SPEED and REASONABLE RATES Our company aims to please ... and does with careful moving, insured shipments, and packing. 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Center — Ph. 2910 PAINT - WALL PAPER — GOOD PAINT Saves & Preserves The Best Homes For "DUTCH BOY" Paints see us and be better pleased with the results. GIBBS LUMBER Three Retail Yards Anaheim-Fullerton-Plaoentia DELIVERY OF Building Materials ROBINS PAINT STORE 239 N. Los Angeles St., Anaheim Directory of Reliable BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN AND FIRMS (FOR LISTING ON THIS PAGE CALL THE GAZETTE, PHONE 2206) PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS DR. J. W. TRUXAW PHYSICIAN Phone: office 3213; Res. 2610 Golden State Bank Bldg. Center & L. A. — Anaheim DR. J. C. OSHER PHYSICIAN Phone 3212 1224 W. Center — Anaheim PRINTING — SUPERVISOR WILL ADDRESS FARM CENTER "County Government" will be the subject upon which Supervisor James A. Baker, 411 South Ohio street, will address the Cypress-Magnolia Farm center at its meeting tonight in Magnolia school. Farm center members have been reminded to provide a covered dish and their own table service for the potluck dinner to be served at 7 o'clock in advance of the program. County School Cost Nears Five Millions, Tax Report Shows The school districts of Orange county levied $2,726,170 in property taxes for 1943-44 and received $1,851,674 in state apportionments from the state treasury, as well as other items of revenue from Federal and state government sources, California Taxpayers' association stated today, making public its preliminary survey of county-wide school district revenues. Taxes levied for the school districts include debt service demands as well as current school expenditures, the Taxpayers' association stated. Phillips Is Named To Sub-Committee On Crop Insurance Congressman John Phillips of the 22nd district has been appointed to membership on a sub-committee. In a resolution Congress to enlist which would clear fusion and uncertainties which the farming laboring, the Leaf attention to the Emergency Price Control Stabilization Act Agencies Approved previously approved—had establishedards by which on farm products termined by the Administration. Specifically (it noted), these acts or provided that farm prices adjusted when the increased "labor and incurred by product The Legislative Congress for however, that "Tablishing maximum many agricultur PRINTING THAT'S A CREDIT TO YOU The printed matter that goes out of your offices reflects your standards. We do a good job for you. Stock, ink and design in the modern manner — at moderate cost. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Theo B. Kuchel, Gen. Mgr. 259 E. Center — Ph. 2206-2207 Seed Treatment Is Best Control of Plant Diseases Seed treatment is among the simplest and least expensive methods of controlling certain types of plant diseases, said W. M. Cory, assistant farm advisor. It is effective against many soilborne organisms that cause seed decay or infections of young seedlings. Its use is limited, however, by the tolerance of different seeds to specific fungicides and by the toxicity of different fungicides to specific parasitic organisms. It is not a protection against rust, downy or powdery mildews, or virus diseases. From trials conducted in experiment stations throughout the United States, information has been compiled regarding the most effective seed treatment for use on different vegetable and field crops. For specific information on this subject, inquiries may be directed to the farm advisor's office, Santa Ana. Help is scarce. Won't you please phone your news items, society, locals, personals, to The Gazette. Phone 2206. State Ranks First In Agricultural Production, Says California’s fundamental agricultural problem, since the outbreak of war, has been one of maintaining, rather than increasing agricultural production, according to A. J. McFadden, of Santa Ana, chairman of the State-wide Agricultural committee, California State Chamber of Commerce, in a special report on agricultural developments. With 13 per cent of the nation’s total, California easily ranks as the first state in the union for agricultural production, McFadden pointed out, and eleven of California’s counties rank among the first fifteen in the nation in terms of total agricultural production. In order to maintain this production, he said, strenuous efforts have been exerted to obtain sufficient labor, machinery, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and other materials of production. Factors contributing to the agricultural labor shortage, which became acute in 1942, were attributed by McFadden to the movement of many thousands of agricultural workers into war industries; and to a substantial induction of farm workers into the armed forces. Gas Tax Takes Big Drop Due To Gasoline Rations SACRAMENTO. — Under pressure of rationing, 1943 state gasoline tax collections dropped to $48,893,758, a figure $14,767,417 under that for 1941, the last year before war interfered with port operations from the state treasury, as well as other items of revenue from Federal and state government sources, California Taxpayers’ association stated today, making public its preliminary survey of county-wide school district revenues. Taxes levied for the school districts include debt service demands as well as current school expenditures, the Taxpayers’ association stated. Congressman Phillips committee to review material submitted in connection with H.R. 3364, an act to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. The sub-committee of five was appointed by H. P. Fulmer, chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, as result of a recent action by Congress to withdraw its support of the controversial subject of crop insurance because of the high cost as compared with apparent benefits. John W. Flannagan Jr. (Va.), chairman; Harold C. Cooley (N.Cr.), W. R. Poage (Texas), Fred C. Gilchrist (Iowa) and Phillips comprise the newly appointed group. It was instructed to hold hearings and to bring in, if necessary, a revised bill with recommendations. Water Buffalo’ Tanks See Service In South Pacific Expansion of facilities in three plants of Food Machinery corporation, in an effort to meet the Navy department demand for more “Water Buffalo” amphibian tanks, was announced today. Two of the plants are at San Jose and Riverside, Calif. The third is at Lakeland, Florida. At San Jose, the Adrian Manufacturing company was leased. By transferring to the Adrian plant cutting and fabricating of steel used in the “Water Buffalos” it will be possible for the latter company practically to double its output of the amphibian tanks, according to John D. Crummey, board chairman. Food Machinery corporation will operate two full-time shifts in its Adrian plant space of 100 by 300 feet. At Lakeland, Florida, floor space of the plant will be increased by 12,500 square feet, ac- Gas Tax Takes Big Drop Due To Gasoline Rations SACRAMENTO. — Under pressure of rationing, 1943 state gasoline tax collections dropped to $48,893,758, a figure $14,767,417 under that for 1941, the last year before war interfered with normal use of California’s highways. R. E. Collins, chairman of the State Board of Equalization, disclosed this huge revenue loss here today following completion of December tax assessments amounting to $4,083,185, based on distribution of 136,1065,165 gallons of motor vehicle fuel. He warned: “California's highway funds are being diminished to dangerously low levels. For the first time since 1935 the annual gasoline tax revenue has been less than $50,-000,000. The 1943 total was $7,-829,194 under that for 1942 which, in turn, was $6,938,223 under the 1941 tax.” Olinda District’s New 4-H Club Meets Tonight A new 4-H club has been organized in the Olinda district of Orange county. Adopting the USDA War Food slogan, “Grow More in '44,” the Olinda group is holding its first meeting Thursday night, Feb. 17, in the Olinda school. Pictures and a talk by the Agricultural Extension Service will round out the evening's entertainment. The Orano 4-H club held its monthly meeting in the farm bureau hall this week. Talks on beef cattle were the order of the evening. Pictures on livestock and citrus were shown by the Extension Service. 4-H Club Seniors Plant Trees On Lincoln’s Birthday Senior agricultural club and home economics club members chose Lincoln’s birthday to initiate their community project of extending the forest tree planting at Osterman grove in Irvine Park. Some two hundred trees were planted, consisting of Bishop pine, Forbes cypress, Arizona cypress and cork oak. The group assembled at the park at 9:30 a.m. and by 12:30 had completed the planting. Following lunch there was a short program. W. M. Cory, assistant farm advisor, discussed the value of forest cover and Elmer Osterman, assistant state forest ranger, spoke on the work of the state Division of Forestry. Leaders present included: Robert Hight, county president of senior 4-H clubs; Blaine Konkright, assistant farm advisor; Miss Frances Liles, home demonstration agent; Elmer Osterman, assistant state forest ranger; and W. M. Cory, assistant farm advisor. Anaheim Gazette — Thursday, February 17, 1944 Page Nine The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Little noted at the time, due to more spectacular news on the prison reform issue and soldier voting, the State Legislature, during its recent special session, made a series of recommendations to Congress on the twin problems of price controls and farm production which should be if interest to all California farmers. In a resolution memorializing Congress to enact legislation which would clear up the confusion and uncertainty under which the farming industry is now laboring, the Legislature called attention to the fact that the Emergency Price Control Act, the Stabilization Act and the War Agencies Appropriation Act—all previously approved by Congress—had established certain standards by which maximum prices on farm products were to be determined by the Office of Price Administration. Specifically (it was emphasized), these acts of Congress provided that farm prices were to be adjusted when they did not reflect increased "labor and other costs" incurred by producers. The Legislative resolution, asking Congress for redress, charges, however, that "The OPA in establishing maximum prices on many agricultural commodities able where needed without further delays. 3. Continued classification of experienced farm labor as essential to the war effort. 4. Assurance to farmers of the necessary machinery and supplies when and as needed, without the complicated priority procedure and long delays now existing. 5. Immediate increases in the prices paid producers for their agricultural commodities where they are now below the cost of production, as already determined by official survey, studies and records in the several States where official data are available. The legislative resolution, stressing the necessity of remedial action, declares that the production of food vital to the war effort has been "retarded and curtailed" by OPA policies and that it is therefore imperative that something be done to bring order out of chaos, not alone from the standpoint of the farmer, but from that of the win-the-war program. There is no doubt that almost every California farmer could offer eloquent testimony in support of the Legislature's findings and action, but the heartening thing is that a responsible legislative body is demanding correction of an impossible condition. Of all the recommendations made by the Legislature, perhaps the most important is the request that one Federal agency be made responsible for the production and pricing of agricultural commodities. If there is centralized authority, the battle will be half won. And for the sake of all America, it is important that it be won speedily. Farm Labor Office Places 23,000 On Jobs In January California farmers are striving to attain the increased food production goals set for 1944 in the face of reduced farm populations, both family workers and the regular year-round farm worker. These conclusions were reached today after farm labor officials, of the University of California Agricultural Extension Service, had studied the January placement reports from their farm labor offices throughout the state. More than 92,000 people were engaged in major seasonal activities on California farms at the end of January exceeding by several thousand the normal January quota, according to a report received today by Farm Advisor H. E. Wahlberg from Warren R. Schoonover, state supervisor of the farm labor project. “This means that many crops are being planted to increased acreages calling for more workers,” he asserted, “and it also means that more seasonal workers than usual are needed to replace younger farm people taken by selective service, or year-round workers who have gone into war industries.” The Orange County Farm Labor office, headed by Geo. Wells, placed 171 workers on the farm during January. The office also investigated over 200 farm deferment cases referred to it by the Agricultural War Board. Nearly 23,000 farm jobs were filled from the Farm Labor offices "Growing" water for Ranchers is Herb Messersmith's Job Complete water engineering service rendered by Peerless Pump Distributor Orange County ranchers are going to need plenty of water this year. Crops are going to be bigger than ever. Pumps are going to be scarcer than ever. That's why pumps must be checked more closely. Local service needs will be greater. 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