anaheim-gazette 1944-04-06

Anaheim Air Service Youth Reported Killed In Crash In Central Pacific According to a telegram received on Sunday from the War Department by Mr. and Mrs. William Fennell, 206 East Wilhelmina street, their son, Lieut, Thomas Fennell of the U.S. Army Air Service, has been killed in an air crash somewhere in the Central Pacific war area. The message came as a shock to the Fennell family and gave no further details of the tragedy, which it is believed was an accident. An older son, Master Serg. William Fennell, of the Army Air Corps, is chief weather observer at Natal, Brazil. The father is local agent for Santa Fe railway and the family is well known throughout the district. Thomas Fennell was commissioned last January 10 after taking pre-flight training at San Ana Army Air Base, and further training at Tulare, Lemoore, and at Luke Field, Arizona, where he was stationed when sent overseas in February. He attended the Whittier school and Fullerton Junior college where he was a student at the time joined the service in March, 1944. Pvt. Valdez Wins Paratrooper Wings Pvt. Armando B. Valdez, grandson of Mrs. Maria F. Banuelos, of Garden Grove, made his fifth and qualifying jump thereby winning the right to wear the wings and boots insigne, after completing four weeks of jump training at the parachute school at Fort Benning, Ga. He is a member of the U.S. Army Paratroop corps. AWARDED FLYING CROSS Second Lieut. Frank J. Apalate- PFC. JAMES E. COLLINS WRITES FROM OVERSEAS Pfc. James E. Collins, who is somewhere overseas, recently wrote to his mother, Mrs. H. E. Collins, 1043 Carmenita Road, Norwalk, sending a new address. He asked that The Gazette be kept coming to him and that he with his parents. His present dress is Lt. Howard N. Sherman FAFRD BOQ 143, Hammer Field Fresno, Calif. ANAHEIM YOUTH IN TRAINING AT BILOXI KEESLER FIELD, Biloxi, Md. Cpl. Patrick John Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Heldred J. Ferreira 304 E. Wilhelmina, Anaheim Calif., is now beginning medical and psychological tests, classification and training at this unit of the Army Air Forces Training Command. This Army procession is designed to determine his qualifications as a pre-aviation cadet. Upon successful completion of this phase he will be sent either to a college or university for five months of further study or directly to a pre-flight center for cadet training, depending upon his previous academic background. LEAVES FOR EAST Pvt. Armando B. Valdez, grandson of Mrs. Maria F. Banuelos, of Garden Grove, made his fifth and qualifying jump thereby winning the right to wear the wings and boots insigne, after completing four weeks of jump training at the parachute school at Fort Benning, Ga. He is a member of the U. S. Army Paratroop corps. AWARDED FLYING CROSS Second Lieut. Frank J. Apalatequi of Yorba Linda, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for "extraordinary achievements in aerial flights," in the southwest Pacific war zone. The award was made by Lt. Gen. George C. Kenney. ROBERT W. GANTA NOW STATIONED IN BRAZIL Mrs. Allie A. Whisler, route 1. Orange, recently received a letter from her son, Tech. Sgt. Robert W. Ganta, from "somewhere in Brazil," where he is now stationed with the armed forces. ADVANCES IN RANK Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Van Meter, 201 north Emily, received word several weeks ago from their son, Jack that he had received a promotion in rank from quartermaster first class to chief quartermaster present address is Jack Van Meter CQM, U.S.N., U. S. S. Avocet, care Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco, Calif. PFC. JAMES E. COLLINS WRITES FROM OVERSEAS Pfc. James E. Collins, who is somewhere overseas, recently wrote to his mother, Mrs. H. E. Collins, 1043 Carmenita Road, Norwalk, sending a new address. He asked that The Gazette be kept coming to him and that he appreciated it very much. His new address is: Pfc. James E. Collins, 39563654, 93rd Sta. Comp. Sq. SP., MP Det. APO 652, c/o Postmaster, New York City. HOWARD SHERMAN WINS GOLD BARS AND WINGS Howard N. Sherman has recently finished his work in officers training school and received his gold bars and pilot's wings from the training school at Douglas, Ariz., on March 12. He is in the Army Air corps and is stationed at present at Hammer Field, Fresno, Calif. He is the son of Police Sergeant and Mrs. E. Roger Sherman of 209 Ellsworth. Sergeant Sherman went to Douglas to attend the graduation exercises and Howard returned home with him and spent a ten-day furlough here LEAVES FOR EAST Mrs. Howard Hineman a daughter, Penny, 207 south Kroger, will leave Friday for Providence, Rhode Island where she will join Mrs. Hineman's husband Lt. Howard Hineman of U.S.N., who is stationed temporarily Camp Endicott near that city They expect to remain in the east for the time that Lt. Hineman will be there, when they will return to Anaheim. LT. CRISS IS BOMBER PILOT After completing his course the B-24 Transitional school the Douglas Air Base in Douglas, Ariz., on March 25, Albert Criss was commissioned a second lieutenant and according an official announcement from Kirkland Field, Albuquerque, Mex., he is now a qualified B- SPECIAL EASTER FEATURES, FRIDAY AND COME AND GET THEM—NEW CROP—TEXAS Dry Onions SPECIAL EASTER FEATURES, FRIDAY AND COME AND GET THEM—NEW CROP—TEXAS Dry Onions ALL YOU WANT! — NO LIMIT! SWEET FULL PODS SUGAR PEAS 2 lbs. 25¢ FANCY LOCAL TENDER ASPARAGUS 2 lbs. 29¢ THICK MEATED FRESH ARTICHOKES 5 for 25¢ SWEET TASTY RIPE PINEAPPLES lb. 19¢ — YES WE HAVE SEED POTATOES — WHITE ROSE NO. 1'S GOVERNMENT INSPECTED April 6, 1944 South Reported Central Pacific Brazil. Father is local agent for the Fe railway and the family will known throughout this country. Mas Fennell was commissioned last January 10 after take-flight training at Santa Marta Army Air Base, and further training at Tulare, Lemoore, and the Field, Arizona, where he stationed when sent overseas in February. Attended the Whittier schools Hilton Junior college where he was a student at the time he served in March, 1943. His parents. His present address is Lt. Howard N. Sherman, DD BOQ 143, Hammer Field, Calif. EIM YOUTH IN MING AT BILOXI SLER FIELD, Biloxi, Miss. Patrick John Ryan, son of Mrs. Heldred J. Ferrell, S. Wilhelmina, Anaheim, is now beginning medical psychological tests, classified training at this unit of Army Air Forces Training and This Army processing need to determine his qualifications as a pre-aviation cadet. A successful completion of case he will be sent either college or university for five of further study or direct-pre-flight center for cadet training, depending upon his pre-academic background. S FOR EAST Liberator Bomber pilot and ready for active duty. His wife is the former Helen Seppi of this city. Albert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Criss of 512 East Center street. S/SGT. EVAN BACKS ARRIVES OVERSEAS Mrs. Maude Backs of 423 North Emily Street, received her first letter from her son since he arrived in a foreign port. He writes that he is well and enjoying the scenery in the port where he is stationed, saying that the vegetation is similar to that of southern California. Flowers are all in bloom, vineyards are beginning to leaf out, one sees a lot of olive trees, gum, pepper, cypress, palm and citrus trees, with the oranges on the market at the time the letter was written, March 19. French is the principal language spoken but Spanish, Italian and Arabian is also used. He also stated that the boys are getting good food and fine treatment in their outfit. He told of several interesting things but space does not permit enumerating all of them here. His present address is: S/Sgt. Evan Backs, 39698466, 1361st M. P. Co. (AVN) APO 9525, c/o Postmaster, New York, N. Y. 140 SELECTEES LEAVE TUESDAY MORNING Tuesday morning at 6:30 approximately 140 men left from the city hall for Los Angeles induction center where they were to be examined for military duty. MELFORD RIDER MISSING IN ACTION According to an official announcement as released by the Army and Navy departments in alone in an Italian district, on a moonlight night, felt a stealthy approach behind him and upon turning received a wound in his arm. He was able to plunge his own dagger into the heart of the assailant. LT. PARRY REPORTS AT HONDO, TEXAS Lieutenant Richard C. Parry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam E. Parry, Rt. 1, Box 209, Anaheim, was among a group of navigation students required a "disabled veteran" of World War II? A. Any person who holds an honorable discharge from the military forces of the United States for service on or after December 7, 1941, and before the termination of hostilities, and who is suffering from wounds, disease, or disability contracted in or aggravated by military service. Q. Is a person who has been wounded or disabled in this war entitled to any pension? A. Yes. Laws have been enacted which extend to the World War II veterans practically the same benefits that have been provided for the disabled of World War I and other wars in which this country has been engaged. Q. What requirements must be met before pension benefits are paid to a disabled veteran of the present war? A. First of all a claim must be filed. Proof of honorable must be shown and the veto required to submit evidence he is suffering from some injury which was incurred in gravated by his military service. Q. What types of pension paid to disabled ex-service? A. There are three forms: compensation for wartime ice-connected disabilities; compensation paid for dis incurred in or aggravated peacetime service. Third paid to World War I veterans have become totally and momentarily disabled because of tions not related to their military service. Send questions with dressed, stamped envelope Veteran's Friend, Disabled American Veterans, 1423 E. M St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Legion Protests Return of Japs To Pacific Coast Members of congress from formia will receive protest almost every member of the heim Legion post against the turn of the Japanese to the cific coast following this action was taken at Night's meeting of the when the Japanese question 140 SELECTEES LEAVE TUESDAY MORNING Tuesday morning at 6:30 approximately 140 men left from the city hall for Los Angeles induction center where they were to be examined for military duty. MELFORD RIDER MISSING IN ACTION According to an official announcement as released by the Army and Navy departments in Washington and appearing in a Los Angeles paper Tuesday evening, the name of Melford Watkins Rider, gunner's mate, third class was listed by the Navy as missing. He is a brother of Mrs. Walter Henderson, 933 Emily street, Anaheim. The Gazette was unable to get further information regarding this matter before going to press. LT. ROBT. BRADSHAW GETS PURPLE HEART Lt. Robert Bradshaw, grandson of Mrs. Louise Bradshaw, North Grand Street, Orange, well known in Orange county, and a member of a pioneer family, recently received the Purple Heart decoration in Italy. It is thought that he was awarded this citation for the dramatic killing of a Nazi when on a reconnaissance tour alone in an Italian district, on a moonlight night, felt a stealthy approach behind him and upon turning received a wound in his arm. He was able to plunge his own dagger into the heart of the assailant. LT. PARRY REPORTS AT HONDO, TEXAS Lieutenant Richard C. Parry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam E. Parry, Rt. 1, Box 209, Anaheim, was among a group of navigation students who recently reported to the Army Air Forces Navigation school at Hondo, Texas. He will receive 18 weeks of advanced instruction there. PFC CATHCART LISTED MISSING PFC Addison W. Cathcart, son of Mrs. Bertha Cathcart, 3631 Valencia Dr., Fullerton, is listed as "missing in action," according to an official list released by the War Department on Wednesday. He is listed as missing in the Mediterranean area. NEW DAUGHTER ARRIVES A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of 120 South Bush street Saturday morning at the Orange County hospital. BUDGET HINTS The extra food values will be your Easter table more active than ever. Stock up after-Easter too, at low prices. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 7 AND 8 NABISCO'S RITZ BUTTER Crackers Lb. Pkg. 24¢ EGGS GRADE A LARGE Dozen 37¢ BEANS SPRING-PAK STRINGLESS No. 2 Can No Points 14¢ SWIFT'S! A F What Does Swift's Fin FOR The new-type with evr NABISCO'S RITZ BUTTER Crackers 24¢ Lilly's Vegetarian BAKED BEANS 15¢ 17-Oz. Tin PUMPKIN Lilly's Large No. 2½ Can 14¢ LITTLE CHIEF Vocuum Packed CORN 12-Oz. Can 14¢ Van Camp's TENDERONI Serve Tenderoni Often — No Points! 6-oz. Pkg. 9¢ EGGS GRADE A LARGE Dozen 37¢ BEANS SPRING-PAK STRINGLESS No. 2 Can No Points 14¢ No. 2 Can 15¢ Point Free No. 2 Can 14¢ 8 Points IT'S NEW—KELLOGG'S RAISIN BRAN FLAKES 10-OZ. Pkg. 10¢ BUTTER Solid First Grade lb. 48¢ No Limit LET Flavor HELP YOU SAVE A FAMOUS CHILI CON CARNE RECIPE WITH EACH BOTTLE ... 1-oz Pkg 14¢ 3-oz Pkg 38¢ FRENCH'S Prepared MUSTARD 3-oz Jar 9¢ 3-oz Jar 13¢ PEANUT BUTTER Bell's 1-lb Jar 31¢ APPLE SAUCE E-Z 3½-oz. Pkg. No Points 18¢ SWIFT'S! A F What Does Swift's Fin FOR The new-type with evri advan 3 Lbs. WIN TH WAR on WAS Sunbrite Swift's Double-Action Cleanser 5¢ For Economy try SW PRUNE J PEAS ROGERS Now Po PEAS CLEAN PO Point F TANG LUNCH MEAT TOMATO MORNING GLORY BROOMS $1 THE MAN'S FRIEND Proof of honorable service must be shown and the veteran is required to submit evidence that he is suffering from some disability which was incurred in or aggravated by his military service. Q. What types of pensions are paid to disabled ex-service men? A. There are three forms of pensions or compensation. First, compensation paid for wartime service-connected disabilities. Second, compensation paid for disabilities occurred in or aggravated during pacetime service. Third, pension paid to World War I veterans who have become totally and permanently disabled because of conditions not related to their active military service. Send questions with self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Veteran's Friend, Disabled American Veterans, 1423 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Region Protests Return of Japs to Pacific Coast Members of congress from California will receive protests from most every member of the Anaheim Legion post against the return of the Japanese to the Pacific coast following the war. This action was taken at Monday night's meeting of the Legion when the Japanese question was discussed. Council of G.O.P. Women To Meet Monday at Orange The Orange Council of Republican Women will meet next Monday in the Intermediate school in Orange for their regular monthly session. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 2 o'clock, with Mrs. Anne O'Brien, president of the Orange County Republican Women's Council, as an honor guest. This meeting will be in the form of a discussion of the political outlook for 1944. The meeting, headed by Mrs. L. A. Bortz, will be open to all interested ladies, regardless of their political affiliations or views. A roundtable discussion of a current political problem will be held during the meeting. Everybody reads The Gazette. Death Takes Robert E. Ferris Robert E. Ferris passed away at his home on Euclid Avenue on Monday, April 3, at the age of 72 years. He was a retired rancher, coming to Anaheim and California forty-six years ago. Survivors are his wife, Loretta M. of the home; one son, William, of the home; four daughters, Helen and Patricia, both of San Francisco, Doris of the home, and Mrs. D. A. Pannier of Anaheim, and one grandchild. The Holy Rosary was recited Tuesday evening at 7:30 with Holy Mass held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface church. Interment was in the Holy Sepulcher cemetery Wednesday under the direction of the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars Mortuary. WAR BONDS . . . buy them and "Let's Win This War." FOR YOUR HEALTH VISIT LoVida Hot Springs 6½ Miles East of Brea in Beautiful Carbon Canyon IN ORANGE COUNTY REGION PROTESTS RETURN OF JAPS TO PACIFIC COAST Members of congress from California will receive protests from almost every member of the Anaheim Legion post against the return of the Japanese to the Pacific coast following the war. This action was taken at Monday night's meeting of the Legion when the Japanese question was for discussion. William P. Webb, veteran of World War No. 1 and first commander of the Anaheim Post, spoke before the members on the trip situation and was emphatic in his argument against bringing them back to this section from detention camps. CAR ACCIDENT Elva Nolan, 26, and Everett G. Nolan, 34, 816 Sabina street, were injured at 12:01 a.m. Saturday when their car collided with a machine driven by G. J. Davidson, of Costa Mesa, at Newport Road and 21st street. Miss Nolan is treated at St. Joseph hospital for major injuries, as was Viola Poemaker of Santa Ana, an ocpant of the Davidson car. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. VISIT LoVida Hot Springs 6½ Miles East of Brea in Beautiful Carbon Canyon IN ORANGE COUNTY TWO LARGE PUBLIC BATH HOUSES HOTEL CABINS CAFE STORE PICNIC GROUNDS BATHS IN ROMAN SUNKEN TUB 75c and $1.25 MASSAGE, $1.50 SALT RUB, 75c INTERNAL BATH, $2.50 Recommended for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Arthritis, Neuritis and natural elimination of poison. From LaVida Hot springs naturally hot soda water flows from the ground at 114° F. LaVida Mineral Water is internationally indorsed. LaVida Mineral Springs CARBON CANYON Phone Placentia 5150 ALPHA BETA After, April 9th, Starts "HONEY FOR BREAKFAST" WEEK! When you eat honey for breakfast you get a good start on Vitamins and Minerals necessary for good nutrition. Honey adds deliciousness and food value to fruit, cereal, toast, griddlees. See us for Enriched Breads. SWIFT'S! A Family of Fine Products! What Does Swift's Fine Products Suggest... BETTER LIVING- FORMAY The new-type shortening with evrey cooking JEWEL Salad OIL 1-lb. Pkg. SWIFT'S! A Family of Fine Products! What Does Swift's Fine Products Suggest.. BETTER LIVINGFORMAY The new-type shortening with evrey cooking advantage! 3 Lbs. 67¢ JEWEL Salad OIL Quart 52¢ WIN THE WAR on WASTE Sunbrite Swift's Double-Action Cleanser 5¢ Durkee's TROCO OLEOMARGARINE SO MILD... SO SWEET... SO COUNTRY-FRESH IN FLAVOR Pound 23¢ For Economy try SWIFT'S JEWEL SHORTENING! PRUNE JUICE Heart's Delight Quart Bottle 20¢ PEAS ROGERS MAMMOTH Now Point Free (Doz. $1.40) No. 303 Can 12¢ PEAS CLEAN PACK Point Free (Case $2.75) No.2 Can 12¢ TANG LUNCH MEAT 12-oz. Tin 38¢ TOMATOES SANTA ANITA SOLID PACK No.2½ Can 13¢ MORNING GLORY BROOMS $1.45 SOFTENS WATER QUICKLY! OAKITE 10¢ 1-lb. Pkg. 22¢ Sunshine Cheezits,6oz 12¢ Globe "Al" FLOUR 24½-lb $1 40 Sack No. 10 Sack 59¢ LIPTON'S SOUP Pkg. 8¢ RED HEART DOG FOOD 3 Lbs. 34¢ SWEETHEART SOAP 2 For 13¢ Reg. Bath Size 12e