anaheim-gazette 1944-03-02

THE MAN AT THE KEYHOLE By OPERATIVE WB California has suddenly become as popular with presidential candidates as a blonde bombshell at a cocktail party. On the heels of Willkie’s flying visit to lunch with Governor Warren, there can be a letter (for public release) from Dewey, lauding California, its Governor and its populace. And now a Bricker-for-President Club way back in Ohio is flooding California mails with pamphlets and photos. Maybe we have something they want. Our spy advises that one of the purported polls on California’s U. S. Senate race, now being shown around, was liberally “salted”—for political effect. What a business! Random thoughts: Wonder if Senator Sheridan Downey (he’s up for election!) will espouse the Ham and Egg pension plan again? And who would become Governor of our State if both Warren and Houser got elected to other offices this year? Biggest wonder of all; Wonder why Superman doesn’t do something about ending this war? BERLIN’S FUNERAL PYRE Our spy advises that one of the purported polls on California's U.S. Senate race, now being shown around, was liberally "salted"—for political effect. What a business! Random thoughts: Wonder if Senator Sheridan Downey (he's up for election!) will espouse the Ham and Egg pension plan again? And who would become Governor of our State if both Warren and Houser got elected to other offices this year? Biggest wonder of all; Wonder why Superman doesn't do something about ending this war? BERLIN'S FUNERAL PYRE Pilots returning from one of the heaviest and most recent bombing raids on battered Berlin reported the city a veritable funeral pyre, with the angry glow of flames encompassing the once proud capital of the Reich and with a shroud of smoke towering 20,000 feet into the air. At the bier of the dead we are usually moved to sorrow and compassion. There are always some who will weep even for those whom the world can well do without—and whose misspent lives brought only anguish to their friends and neighbors. But as Berlin becomes a literal hell on earth, consumed by the fiery destruction it sought to inflict on others, we can only hope that never again in the history of our world will such fierce retribution become necessary. The world will grieve at the funeral pyre of Berlin, not for the Nazi hierarchy, nor the haughty, ruthless Berliners who sold their souls for a mess of Hitler's potage, but for the innocent and helpless wherever they may be—even in Berlin—who are the victims of the Reich's crimes against humanity.—Clem Whitaker. THE FARMER MEASURES UP Since the Nation's need for war materials spawned giant, new industrial plants over the California landscape, popular emphasis on industrial production has often overshadow the news of agricultural production. What have the farmers been doing in the past year? Did they manage, in all the hubbub, to retain California's proud position as Number One Farm State? According to the annual statistical reports, they not only have kept the title, they have polished it up and set it on a tall pedestal for the rest of the Nation to gaze at goggle-eyed. Last year, on less acreage than the year before, California produced crops worth more than those of any other 12 months in its history! Crop values for the State totaled $1,-101,357,000, topping 1942 by 40 per cent! Leading the field in the order of their importance were grapes, oranges, hay, lettuce, plums and prunes, cotton, peaches, potatoes, barley and tomatoes. The stupendous production record of 1942 was not broken in '43, but all previous crop value records were smashed to simthereens. In point of healthy economic balance, California is the most fortunately situated State in the Union. It took a war, admittedly, to start the big wheels really whirring to initiate an industrial era here that Eastern interests in government as well as business bitterly opposed. To the continuance of that industrial progress after war necessities are past, the sound and proper backlog is the ability of the "back country," the rural areas and the great agricultural valleys, to meet their challenges, too. California farmers have measured up to the first practical tests in the way they always do—by far... In point of healthy economic balance, California is the most fortunately situated State in the Union. It took a war, admittedly, to start the big wheels really whirring to initiate an industrial era here that Eastern interests in government as well as business bitterly opposed. To the continuance of that industrial progress after war necessities are past, the sound and proper backlog is the ability of the "back country," the rural areas and the great agricultural valleys, to meet their challenges, too. California farmers have measured up to the first practical tests in the way they always do—by far outstripping the most optimistic expectations of all onlookers—Calif. Feature Service. INVASION DAY Indications are strong that the day for invasion of Hitler's inner bastions is rapidly approaching. The long anticipated zero hour is near at hand, when millions of Allied soldiers will strike at Hitler's fortress on the European coast, relieving the pressure on the Italian invasion troops or to be joined by them, and spear-heading the land attack directly on the Reich. Some of the indications may be discussed publicly and some may not. The clearing of the Bay of Biscay is one of the latest manifestations of a nearly ready assault. There will be no room in the blue waters for merchantmen when the great invasion armada sails. Printing of "invasion money" is further evidence that preparations are nearly complete. The notes will be provided for our boys' use in both Germany and France. Final solemn proof is the announcement that over 1,500,000 men now civilians will be swept into the armed forces by the draft within the next six months—replacements for men who are ready now to play their part in the greatest invasion story in all history. Every American regrets the need to pour our youth in an ever-thickening army onto the battlegrounds. But our greatest hope is that the Invasion Army, when it finally invades, will be so overwhelming in strength and number that the fight will be decisive from the start—that it will be abundantly supplied and supported with all the things it will need to make the job short, swift and final.—Selected. The value of citrus products from the products plants at Onsold in the United States last tario and Corona affiliated with year exceeded 33 million dollars, the California Fruit Growers with forty percent of this total Exchange. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Gazette Issued a Half Century and a quarter Century ago. These files contain the only Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 Years Ago March 6, 1919 Whatever is the reason, the fact disputable that citrus proper is the frostless belt is rapidlyancing in valuation and indications are that the high-water line is far from being reached. War in the history of the orange industry have orchard values added the figures asked and used today. To a man unintended with the industry a lot of $3,000 or more per acre orchard property look like continuous valuation, but the man in with the situation sees unreasonable in such a case. One of the sales reported week is that of the G. M. Johnson 10-acre ranch at the corner of South and East streets pastmaster J. F. Ahlborn, the place being $30,000. The place has had Mr. Simpson $5,000 per year’s crop is worth more than that. Out a month ago Edgar Lang purchased the William to twenty-acre orchard on the boulevard. The price paid 50 Years Ago March 8, 1894 A petition is being circulated and numerously signed asking the City Trustees to pass the ordinance granting the Southern Pacific a franchise to run their tracks up Santa Ana street and out Olive as drawn up by the railroad company. The question for the Trustees to answer in granting the Southern Pacific right of way through town is, it semes to us: do we want the depot near the business center, and do we want the money spent here, giving labor to the unemployed for these improvements and the construction of a large depot in town? If we do and want to go ahead and be a town, then the ordinance should be granted. If we desire to remain in a rut and never get out of it, then it does not matter what action the board may take. The community was shocked early on Monday at the intelligence that Prof. B. R. Grogan had died at his residence at 7 o’clock that morning. Mr. Grogan had been ill for some days with (More 25 Years Ago) Mrs. George Ross visited Bob Johnston at Banning Sunday. Bob is still improving. Prof. and Mrs. J. S. Malcolm were visiting in Long Beach Saturday. Mrs. Richard Melrose and Miss Winifred Melrose are sojourning at Long Beach for a couple of weeks. M. E. Beebe is building a six-room bungalow on the ranch he recently purchased in the Golden State tract. (More 50 Years Ago) water has been flowing down to them in the new ditch during this week. Forty-four hundreths of an inch of rain fell last Friday, bringing the total for the season up to 6.79. Born: In this city March 5, 1894 to Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Cayce, a daughter. In West Anaheim, Sunday, March 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Innes Henry, a son. Mrs. Nelms of Los Angeles, mother of Miss Nelms, the efficient superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph here, was down on a visit to her daughter last week. BANK OF AMERICA STAFF SELLS BONDS A war bond drive initiated by the statewide staff of the Bank of America, which opened August 2 last and closed February 15, yielded a total of $616,297,756 in war bond sales to the public, according to announcement by A. P. Giannini, chairman of the board. Quota for the campaign was $300,000,000. Victim of Gas Fire In Anaheim Houses Dies From Injury Death came Tuesday at County General hospital Mary J. Woodroof, 147 W. Water street, as result of fire and third degree burn she suffered Sunday morning her home. Mrs. Woodroof was before an open gas head flames ignited the light she wore. Before she free herself from the garment back was terribly burned was rushed to the hospital treatment, and at first htion was reported as "fair." Investigation into the being conducted by the coroner. Funeral arranger will be announced by Campbell and Kaulbars word from Mrs. Woodroof in Army service. She all a daughter, Mrs. W. O. this city. INNOVATIONS NOTED BY AUTOOMOBILE CLUB Dr. O. H. Caldwell, expert, predicted recent Philadelphia that street signals will be replaced war driving by stop and in the car itself. According to word recedthe Automobile Club of California, such a car operating in New York. The board is equipped with go lights. In addition tha a device which sounds tone to indicate it is safeceed, while short, shrill for a stop. SUBSTITUTE FUELS The Bulgarian government requires that all private mobiles in use convert week is that of the G. M. Johnson 10-acre ranch at the corner of South and East streets postmaster J. F. Ahlborn, the being $30,000. The place has led Mr. Simpson $5,000 per year’s crop is worth more than that. Out a month ago Edgar Young purchased the William to twenty-acre orchard on the boulevard. The price paid $68,000, this year’s crop is paid at $18,000. Two weeks ago L. T. Pomeroy 20 acres of valencias on Plain avenue at the end of East street for $55,000. Last William Goodwin sold his store place on Orangethorpe for $50,000. These are a few of the transfers during last month. Reasons for high tensions on orange property atheim are not far to find. heim is in the heart of theocia section, and the valencia the most popular and highest red orange, and Anaheim is the less belt when precautions against cold weather are never necessary. R. Zubuchen announces the German Methodists will erect a new church on the side of the present building at the corner of Lemon and Broadway. Building will cost $12,000 or $900. The advance for the Al G. McPhree, county sealer weighs and measures, was in Monday on the trail of short bacon. This bacon is sold in the county at 65 cents per lb. McPhee has no authority to this outrageous price, but he and will see that they don’t ever defraud their customers giving them light weight. F. Craemer, of the Orange was in the city on business, day afternoon. Methodist people have been depot in town. If we do and want to go ahead and be a town, then the ordinance should be granted. If we desire to remain in a rut and never get out of it, then it does not matter what action the board may take. The community was shocked early on Monday at the intelligence that Prof. B. R. Grogan had died at his residence at 7 o’clock that morning. Mr. Grogan had been ill for some days with an attack of la grippe, which, complicated with an asthmatic ailment, had prevented him from attending to his duties as principal of the public schools. But no one was prepared for the news of his death. Prof. Grogan was a native of New York and was aged 40 years. He has been principal of our schools for three years. He leaves a wife and small son. The remains were taken to Wisconsin for burial. Mr. George B. Key, superintendent of the famous Semi-Tropic orchard (the Gilman grove) was in town on Monday and informs us that the fruit has been sold to Earl, the Directors of the company who are residents of the northern part of the state, have determined to dispose of their fruit outside of the association. It is estimated there will be thirty-five or forty cars of oranges in the grove, which produces one-third of the entire crop of the famous Placentia district. County Assessor Ross has begun making the assessment for the present year. Field deputies will be sent out to assess personal property and to collect the poll tax not secured by real estate, but the remainder of the assessments will be made on statements sent out through the mail as was done last year. W. S. Repars has started a steam riding “merry-go-round” on Los Angeles street on the lot next to Schauman’s blacksmith shop. The horses have an easy galloping motion. Everyone is invited to come and get a ride in the chariots or on the fiery, untamed chargers. With this attraction and the skating rink we are taking on quite a metropolitan appearance and can almost imagine ourselves on the Midway Plaisance, or words to that effect. The recent storm in the mountains has deposited more snow on week. BANK OF AMERICA STAFF SELLS BONDS A war bond drive initiated by the statewide staff of the Bank of America, which opened August 2 last and closed February 15, yielded a total of $616,297,756 in war bond sales to the public, according to announcement by A. P. Giannini, chairman of the board. Quota for the campaign was $300,000,000. It was revealed at the same time that since the sale of U. S. war bonds was inaugurated in 1941 the total of purchases made by Californians through the Bank of America is in excess of $1,-150,000,000. Check over your stock of printing supplies and let us have your order for needed items, now please. Anaheim Gazette. While point values are set termine our CASH prices, “ceiling,” of course, but Monday on the trail of short bacon. This bacon is sold at the county at 65 cents per lb. McPhee has no authority limit this outrageous price, but and will see that they don't, her defraud their customers living them light weight. F. Craemer, of the Orange was in the city on business, day afternoon. Methodist people have been with success in their camfora a building fund. More $20,000 has already been ribed toward the new church. S. F. A. Yungbluth was hosto the Wednesday afternoon last week at her Broadway luncheon being served to guests at the close of the Mrs. Mrs. A. V. Smith was the rer of the highest honors in time, Mrs. Edna Wents being d. and Mrs. F. C. Benjamin Horace Benjamin, accomdied by a couple of Los Angeles is, visited San Diego the part of the week. Heying received a telegram day from his brother Oscar, ncing his arrival in New York from France on his way H. Goodale has accepted a loan as assistant cashier at the National Bank. H. Mitchell of Pasadena and Patterson of Canada were in lim Saturday. Nuel Hill, pioneer rancher of West Country was a business in town Saturday. Jeannette Johnston, Dr. Mrs. H. A. Johnston, Mr. and Schauman's blacksmith shop. The horses have an easy galloping motion. Everyone is invited to come and get a ride in the chariots or on the fiery, untamed chargers. With this attraction and the skating rink we are taking on quite a metropolitan appearance and can almost imagine ourselves on the Midway Plaisance, or words to that effect. The recent storm in the mountains has deposited more snow on the upper peaks than for a long time past. The Santiago peak has had a larger mantle of the "beautiful" than has been noticed upon it in years. Bert Whitaker and wife, the former Miss Lou Lane of Santa Ana, who are living in San Bernardino were in town on a short visit last week. Mr. Leonard Parker is down with a serious attack of pneumonia, which it was at one time feared might prove fatal, but he is now reported to be out of danger and on the way to recovery. Mr. Cargill shipped a carload of fancy seedling oranges from his Brookshurst grove to Kansas City this week as a sample shipment of Orange county seedlings. The fruit should bring top-notch prices. George Horr has been appointed a Notary Public by Governor Markham. Mr. Littlefield has been confined to his bed with fever for some days past, but, at last accounts was reported to be improving. Water is being run in the old Farmers' ditch south of town, which has been cleaned out to the river by irrigators south and west of the city, and quite a volume of... Victim of Gas Fire In Anaheim Home Dies From Injuries Death came Tuesday at Orange County General hospital, to Mrs. Mary J. Woodroof, 147 West Center street, as result of first, second and third degree burns which she suffered Sunday morning in her home. Mrs. Woodroof was standing before an open gas heater when flames ignited the light dressing gown she wore. Before she could free herself from the garment, her back was terribly burned. She was rushed to the hospital for treatment, and at first her condition was reported as "fair." Investigation into the death is being conducted by the county coroner. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars following word from Mrs. Woodroof's son in Army service. She also leaves a daughter, Mrs. W. O. Slóane of this city. INNOVATIONS NOTED BY AUTOMOBILE CLUB Dr. O. H. Caldwell, electronics expert, predicted recently in Philadelphia that street traffic signals will be replaced in post-war driving by stop and go signals in the car itself. According to word received by the Automobile Club of Southern California, such a car is now operating in New York. The dashboard is equipped with stop and go lights. In addition the car has a device which sounds a steady tone to indicate it is safe to proceed, while short, shrill notes call for a stop. SUBSTITUTE FUELS USED The Bulgarian government now requires that all private automobiles in use convert to propane fuel. PUBLIC DEFENDER LOSES FIRST CASE Orange county's new public defender, Atty N. D. Mayer of Santa Ana, had—and lost—his first case in superior court during the past week, when his client, George J. Kemp, pleaded guilty and was given a six month jail term suspended for one year. Kemp, a Negro, was charged with illegal possession of a pair of metal knuckles, discovered hidden in his room by the proprietor of a Santa Ana rooming house where he lived. When Judge Kenneth E. Morrison heard the case, Kemp pleaded guilty and waived time for pronouncement of judgment. Job printing correctly and promptly done at the Anaheim Gazette. Everybody reads The Gazette. EASTER IS APRIL 9 Easter ... Spring there’s a full season ahead for fresh, clean, sparkling clothes ... Bring your dresses, suits and spring fashions to us for expert attention, quick service, perfect cleaning. We call and deliver. California, such a car is now operating in New York. The dashboard is equipped with stop and go lights. In addition the car has a device which sounds a steady tone to indicate it is safe to proceed, while short, shrill notes call for a stop. SUBSTITUTE FUELS USED The Bulgarian government now requires that all private automobiles in use convert to producer gas operation; while in Holland, the shortage of liquid motor fuel has caused approximately 87 per cent of the larger type motor vehicles to use anhydracite, wood gas, or liquid gas. Smaller cars which have been off the roads for lack of fuel will change to peat-burning gas producers, according to word forwarded to the Automobile Club of Southern California. ERMISCH "My Cleaner" 350 W. Center 308 E. Center 117 W. Cypress COMPARE PRICES While point values are set by law, we still determine our CASH prices. They are never over ceiling," of course, but often well below it. It's a good old-fashioned custom to compare prices. And as important today as ever. Check ours now—you'll find them consistently low. AIRWAY COFFEE Mellow blend. Ground to order when you buy. Per lb. 20¢ DRIFTED SNOW Enriched flour. For family use. 5-lb. bag, 30c. 10-lb. bag 57¢ KITCHEN CRAFT Enriched flour. 5 lbs., 27c; 25 lbs., $1.15 10-lb. bag 52¢ CIGARETTES Chesterfield, Lucky Strike, Old Gold or Raleigh. Carton, $1.33 SAFEWAY GUARANTEED MEATS (8) SEVEN BONE ROAST Delicious pot roast of beef. Grade AA or A Per lb. 27¢ Grade B Per lb. 25¢ Grade AA or A 33¢ Grade B Per lb. 31¢ SAFEWAY GUARANTEED MEATS (8) SEVEN BONE ROAST Delicious pot roast of beef. (8) PRIME RIB ROAST Beef. Five rib, 7 inch cut. (5) BOILING BEEF Plate rib boiling beef. Cook with vegetables. (5) BEEF SHANKS Center cut beef shanks. (End cuts, lb. 10c) SMOKED PORK LOINS (5) WHOLE LOIN Difficult Flavor (4) RIB END Roast or Chops (4) LOIN END Roast or Chops (8) CENTER CUT Roast or Chops LY FRESH PRODUCE PIN APPLES Per lb. 10¢ POTATOES 10 lbs. 35¢ GARROTS Per lb. 6¢ SABBAGE 2½¢ lb. CEREAL PRICES 100% Bran Nabisco Brand. 16-oz. pkg., 16c 8-oz. pkg. 40% Bran Kellogg's Flakes 14-oz. pkg. 13¢ Grape-Nuts Flakes 7-oz. pkg. 9¢ 12-ounce economy size package, 13c Pillsbury Farina 14-oz. pkg. 9¢ Cream of Wheat 14-oz. pkg. Quick or regular. 28-oz. package, 22c SOAPS & CLEANERS Cashmere Bouquet 3 bars for 27¢ Fragrant toilet soap. Single bar 10c Sweetheart Toilet Soap 2 bars for 13¢ Sunbrite Cleanser 2 bars for 9¢