anaheim-gazette 1944-04-20

WASHINGTON Heavy Tank In A As Seen By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS A short column this week. I have been with the subcommittee of the House Committee on Agriculture investigating guayule. Our Texas chairman gets us up for early starts and either drives us to the next location or holds evening hearings. We have seen all the representatives plantings of the 30,000 acres of guayule in California as well as the mills and the experimental laboratories. The rubber director, Bradley Dewey, tells us definitely that the rubber situation is still acute. Starting with about 395,000 tons in the reserve stock pile of natural rubber, we are now below 100,000 tons and still must use live rubber in larger truck tires and other uses in spite of advances in the synthetic processes. California's much discussed guayule project still stands as our best protection against a lack of natural rubber in spite of justifiable criticism of the early policies of the government in starting the work here. The committee's problem is, "Where do we go from here—and how?" The committee consists of Congressmen W. R. Poage of Texas; Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma; Anton J. Johnson of Michigan, and myself. Starting in San Francisco we are now in San Diego and will continue through the Imperial Valley and the planting in the Coachella Valley ending in Riverside on Tuesday, then back to Washington. would absorb farm labor at what has been historically a low point in the year. The Committees on Agriculture want to know "why." District Board Meeting of Clubs Held at Santa Ana The District Board meeting of the Orange County Federation of Women's clubs opened their session at 10 A.M. Wednesday morning at the Ebell Clubhouse in Santa Ana with three minute reports by District chairmen on "How My Department has Helped Build a Stronger Federation" bringing forth many interesting plans that have been used by the various committees and their co-workers. In the five minute reports by the county presidents on the subject of "Building a Better World Through Club Activities," the presidents propounded many workable and excellent ideas, well worth the consideration of each organization. A most interesting and enlightening talk was presented by Assemblyman Lorne D. Middough, Chairman of Interim Committee on Delinquency, when he outlined the plans of the Youth Authority for solving some of the problems of delinquency. The youth delinquency is on the upgrade during these changing times and all problems of this nature are im- The committee's problem is, "Where do we go from here—and how?" The committee consists of Congressmen W. R. Poage of Texas; Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma; Anton J. Johnson of Michigan, and myself. Starting in San Francisco we are now in San Diego and will continue through the Imperial Valley and the planting in the Coachella Valley ending in Riverside on Tuesday, then back to Washington. Unless something happens to the plans of the House Committee on Agriculture, I shall be in California when this column appears in print, as a member of a subcommittee to investigate guayule program for the production of rubber. I would like to say that the subcommittee is being sent out to investigate the "why" in "guayule." The trouble with that sort of a pun is that you have to be a Californian to appreciate it, and perhaps even live in the 22nd District and on the Mexican border. After a year in Washington, hearing Easterners struggle with California names, I believe the story of the tourist who came back and told his friends that "They have a town in Southern California which they spell L-A-J-O-L-L-A and they pronounce it San Jose." We have them pretty well educated on "guayule," but you should hear what they do to "Hueneme." The interest of congress in this subject began early in 1942, as a result of the obvious need to develop every sort of rubber supply, foreign sources having been cut off by war. It was not a new subject in itself. The Intercontinental Rubber Corporation had been experimenting for years at Salinas and, I think it was during the 1937 session, once came to the California Legislature asking for help. I claim no credit for vision, but it seemed to me then as if this was a subject in which the State of California should interest itself, and I supported the resolution. It did not pass the legislature. Guayule is a shrub, whose natural home is Mexico, and therefore adaptable to the growing conditions of California. Properly cultivated and handled, it will produce up to 20 per cent of its weight in a rubber which is "live rubber," as compared to the "synthetic rubber" produced from workable and excellent ideas, well worth the consideration of each organization. A most interesting and enlightening talk was presented by Assemblyman Lorne D. Middough, Chairman of Interim Committee on Delinquency, when he outlined the plans of the Youth Authority for solving some of the problems of delinquency. The youth delinquency is on the upgrade during these changing times and all problems of this nature are important to every person in the nation. The need is great for improved plans of diversion for the younger people and authorities are working every day to bring about the needed facilities for their recreation. Miss Marguerite Twinem, recently repatriated on the Gripsholm, was the main speaker for the afternoon session, relating many of her experiences while a missionary in North China and while she was held a prisoner of the Japanese. This was one of the highlights of the entire session, since her experiences are most interesting at this time and having experienced the horrors of the imprisonment, Miss Twinem forceably brings the message of the many things the people here can do to alleviate in a small measure, the suffering of prisoners of war of other nations where needed supplies are allowed to be distributed to the interned men of the Allies. Extensive discussions were held on the summer conference since this is most important due to the fact that there will be no State convention this year, cancelled at the request of the Office of Defense Transportation. The Women's Civic Conference is being held at the University of Southern California today (Thursday). During the board session, the convention endorsed H.R. 3761, this being a bill to give army nurses the same rate of pay, disability and retirement as now accorded the WACs, WAVES and Navy nurses. This is a bill that is called to the attention of every Federation member. A report was also given on the Prison Reform Measure which would give Teachapi a greater voice in prison reform than heretofore, another revision that seems advisable. It is reported that the State summer conference will be held June 12, 13 and 14 at Hotel California in Fresno. As stated before Jean Truxaw, daughter and Mrs. J. W. Truxaw high school, will give them over radio station KVOE at Ana that won first place in the Lions club's speaking test at the county counciling last Thursday night. She appear on the National Hour program conducted Thursday evening by Jacquan and will be introduced James H. Sewell, chairwoman students activities of district Lions clubs. Miss Truxaw accompanied by her coach Wenona Matthews. Five high school students girls and two boys compete in Miss Truxaw, speaking on theme, "Winning the American Manhood." Of the contest were Robert roof, Brea-Olinda school Anne Hall, Laguna; Barbara mons, Santa Ana; and Shand, Newport Harbor school. Winners from the district again compete for first in the annual spring conference Lions clubs to be held in May 12. The finals held at the state convene June at San Jose at which the six district winners pear. The winner of the first test will receive a $350 ship. Judges officiating at tha were E. Michael Crotty, H Junior college; J. H. Garperintendent Seal Beach and Ronald Fairbairn, edthe Orange Daily News. Marshal Beebe of the club was in charge of tha ing contests locally while H. Sewell of Santa Ana district chairman for the adjudication. Frank Shufelt, deputy governor of Seal Beach chairman of the meet Thursday night when all Lions from the eleven clu county were present. A from Anaheim were Distrernor Louis Hoskins, Vic Levis Westgate, Sam H Dr. John Boege, Lee president, Fran Elliott, Cl and Jake Proctor. Warren Ashleigh of led the community singer Dan Grant of Santa Ana ist. Vocal numbers were ply by Miss Joanne Hockaday ter of the Sana Ana cluident, accompanied at tha by Miss Ruth Armstrong Guayule is a shrub, whose natural home is Mexico, and therefore adaptable to the growing conditions of California. Properly cultivated and handled, it will produce up to 20 per cent of its weight in a rubber which is "live rubber," as compared to the "synthetic rubber" produced from waste products of petroleum. Guayule rubber can therefore be used where para rubber was required. This of course is the great problem, for we can make synthetic rubber of very high quality, but we have not yet perfected the process to the point where it can take the place of natural rubber, as guayule can. Congress appropriated money generously, and something like $37,000,000 has been spent or obligated on the program. We have received a relatively small amount of rubber in return. People in the 22nd District will remember the developments at Indio, and at Beaumont, and in the Hemet Valley, and just over the line at Oceanside. There were smaller plantings, like the experimental acre on the Moreno Road. I understand the Oceanside plant has been dismantled; the Indio plant is partially dismantled, and I have had correspondence from the Pass region, commenting on conditions at Beaumont. Whatever may have been the reasons for these changes, and I approach this investigation with an absolutely open mind, it cannot be gainsaid that the program dropped the plans given the Congress and started off on much more elaborate and expensive plans, and after spending $37,000,-000 has produced very little rubber. Yet the program could be of great value to the United States, in the production of rubber, and also of value to the State of California, where it would mean a new agricultural commodity, and ability and retirement as now accorded the WACs, WAVES and Navy nurses. This is a bill that is called to the attention of every Federation member. A report was also given on the Prison Reform Measure which would give Tehachapi a greater voice in prison reform than heretofore, another revision that seems advisable. It is reported that the State summer conference will be held June 12, 13 and 14 at Hotel California in Fresno. As stated before this will be held in preference to the State convention, this being cancelled for this year. OES Members Are Santa Ana Guests Escort honors were accorded a number of visitors at a recent meeting of the Hermosa chapter, OES, at the Masonic temple in Santa Ana among these being Eva Mae Boyd, 129 South Olive Street, Anaheim, past grand treasurer of the order. Included in the list of matrons and patrons given escort honors were Margaret Hasty, 307 West Chartres, Anaheim, and John Saenger, 115 East Wilhelmina, Anaheim. Pioneer County Resident Passes Mrs. Florence S. Beale, 80 years of age, died Tuesday at an Orange hospital. Her home was in the city of Orange and she had been a resident of this county for 67 years, living at the family home, 186 North Olive Street, for this length of time, coming to Orange in 1877. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the G. W. Coffey Funeral home with Dr.. R. B. McAulay, pastor of the Orange Presbterian church, of which she was a member, officiating. Burial will be in Fairhaven cemetery. You get all the local news in The Gazette. Heavy Tank In Action In Orange County Bonelli Sponsors Appoint Director For Campaign At a meeting of the sponsors of the candidacy of William G. Bonelli for United States Senator today, announcement was made of the appointment of Bernard C. Brennan, lawyer and outstanding civic and church leader, as campaign director. Brennan said: "Seldom has California had the opportunity to choose as its advocate in the United States Senate a man so thoroughly prepared by education and experience as William G. Bonelli. His proven integrity and courage would assure us of forthright and successful representation." "His program is simple and American; American victory on the battlefront and at the peace table. Preservation of personal liberty and free enterprise in America. Abatement of bureaucracy and paternalism. Federal programs for war veterans' welfare, old age relief, post-war agriculture, industry, and labor. International policing to halt aggressor nations, assuring all nations the right to govern and feed themselves." Campaign headquarters will be opened in all key sections of the state in the near future. Bonelli said: "Two things must be kept in mind throughout the campaign—first, I want my supporters to conduct a clean, sportsmanlike and vigorous campaign. I want nothing done against any of my opponents that would buyers May Use FHA Financing Purchase Home" Many prospective chasers appear to have that FHA-insured loan amount up to $16,000 able to assist the buquiring an existing housing to John E. McGovney of the Federal Housing Institution in the southern district. With new home restrictions to occupancy migrant war worker ber of home seekers upon houses already shelter, Mr. McGovern. Where existing homes are purchased an insurer 80 per cent of the FHA value can usually with local lending with the privilege of loan over a period of 25 years. Finance which are said to be in history call for interest on declining balances, plus one half-cent loan insurance from these loans may purchase money, or or refinancing costs. Since January 1, California district applications for insurance on existing homes last about 12 per day for approximately $500,000. Five high school students, three girls and two boys, competed for the honor which was accorded to Miss Truxaw, speaking on the theme, "Winning the Peace for American Manhood." Others in the contest were, Robert Woodpoof, Brea-Olinda school; Julie Anne Hall, Laguna; Barbara Simons, Santa Ana; and Fred Hand, Newport Harbor high school. Winners from the districts will again compete for first place at the annual spring conference of lions clubs to be held in Anaheim on May 12. The finals will be held at the state convention in June at San Jose at which time six district winners will appear. The winner of the final contest will receive a $350 scholarship. Judges officiating at the contest were E. Michael Crotty, Fullerton junior college; J. H. Gaugh, superintendent Seal Beach schools; and Ronald Fairbairn, editor of the Orange Daily News. Marshal Beebe of the Anaheim club was in charge of the speaking contests locally while James I. Sewell of Santa Ana was district chairman for the activity. Frank Shufelt, deputy district governor of Seal Beach, was chairman of the meeting last Thursday night when about 200 lions from the eleven clubs in the county were present. Attending from Anaheim were District Governor Louis Hoskins, Victor Loly, Levis Westgate, Sam Hilgenfeld, Dr. John Boege, Lee Fabain, president, Fran Elliott, Cliff Lamb and Jake Proctor. Warren Ashleigh of Anaheim led the community singing with Dan Grant of Santa Ana as pianist. Vocal numbers were presented by Miss Joanne Hockaday, daughter of the Sana Ana club president, accompanied at the piano by Miss Ruth Armstrong. from April 23 to 29—serves to remind us not only of the progress made in protecting animals from cruelty and abuse, but also that animals do much to make our lives more interesting and complete. Do we not utter a prayer of thankfulness for the devotion of seeing-eye dogs when we see one guiding his master along the street? Man has no better friends than the animals he has domesticated—the horses that serve him, the pets that delight children, the birds that give music. Kindness deserves a place in all of our activities. But most of all should be manifested in our treatment of animals. May this week remind us that animals as well as human beings are made happier by kindness. Grace W. Bailey Well Known Here Dies Last Monday Miss Grace W. Bailey, 73 years old, passed away at the Lutheran Anaheim hospital on Monday, April 17. Her home was on route two, box 105, Anaheim. Miss Campbell was well known here, being a member of the First Presbyterian Church, very active in the work of the Business and Professional Women's Club and for many years, was secretary of the Crippled Children's Relief Association. She leaves as her survivors one sister, Mrs. Winfred P. Bell of Anaheim, and one nephew, Eugene P. Hapgood, city engineer of Anaheim. Funeral services are being conducted today (Thursday) at 2 P.M. at the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars Mortuary, Rev. Thomas A. Walker, retired Presbyterian minister, officiating at the rites. Burial will be in the Anaheim cemetery. If you own a business in Anaheim you can't afford not to advertise in The Gazette. International policing to halt aggressor nations, assuring all nations the right to govern and feed themselves." Campaign headquarters will be opened in all key sections of the state in the near future. Bonelli said: "Two things must be kept in mind throughout the campaign—first, I want my supporters to conduct a clean, sportsmanlike and vigorous campaign. I want nothing done against any of my opponents that would jeopardize the possibilities of party success in the November finals. "Secondly, I want no solicitation of campaign funds from people in the liquor business or having business pending before the State Board of Equalization, of which I am a member." Bopelli, former professor of government and law at Occidental college, entered politics in 1927, winning election as President of the Los Angeles City council. Thereafter he served a term in the California State Legislature, following this public service by being for three years the Director of Professional and Vocational Standards of California. His present position, which he has held for some six years, representing Southern California on the State Board of Equalization, is regarded as one of the most important in state government, covering over half of the business and population of the state. WHEAT WINNER KNOWN AS "BEST FARMER" CHICAGO, ILL.,—Since 1865 wheat has been grown on the Simonson ranch in Little Lake Valley in Mendocino County. Thomas Edwin "Ed" Simonson of Willits, California, continuing the Simonson tradition of devoting their attention to the improvement of grain, won a special recognition award from the Committee of Philip W. Pillsbury Awards for Agricultural Achievement for the best No. 1 hard wheat grown in the United States at the Union Stock Yards in Chicago on March 31. PLEASE BRING IN YOUR SUMMER CLEANING NOW! Three Friendly Stores At Your Services! There are three Ermisch Cleaners in Anaheim. You will find it advantageous to make the acquaintance of the Ermisch store that is nearest you. You will find many good reasons why it is most satisfactory to have your cleaning taken care of by a competent store who always takes a personal interest in creating new and better friends for Ermisch Cleaners. ERMISCH "My Cleaner" 350 W. Center 308 E. Center 117 W. Cypress The purpose of this message is to ask you to help by bringing in your summer cleaning now—or at least part of it. This request is made in your own interest. We want to take care of your cleaning at a time when we can assure you best service. "The many problems of wartime make it difficult to predict what might happen if the big bulk of summer cleaning is held back until warm weather arrives. We now are striving to avoid a summer rush by spreading part of the June and July work into April and May. "Without a doubt, you have many light-weight garments that you will want cleaned for Summer Wear. These garments might as well be cleaned now as later. If you bring in at least part of your summer cleaning now, you will be assured best possible service..." Buyers May Use FHA Financing To Purchase Homes Many prospective home purchasers appear to have forgotten that FHA-insured loans in any amount up to $16,000 are available to assist the buyer in acquiring an existing home, according to John E. McGovern, director of the Federal Housing Administration in the southern California district. With new home construction restricted to occupancy of the immigrant war worker a large number of home seekers must depend upon houses already built for shelter, Mr. McGovern said. Where existing home properties are purchased an insured loan for 80 per cent of the FHA-appraised value can usually be arranged with local lending institutions with the privilege of repaying the loan over a period as long as 20 to 25 years. Financing charges which are said to be the lowest in history call for 4½ per cent interest on declining or unpaid balances, plus one half of one per cent loan insurance. The funds from these loans may be used as purchase money, or repair funds, or refinancing costs, he continued. Since January 1, the southern California district volume of applications for insured mortgages on existing homes has averaged about 12 per day for a volume of approximately $500,000 in loans per week. The insured mortgage system, under FHA's Title II, is available to all approved purchasers of home properties. The long terms and easy payments apply equally for all, Mr. McGovern concluded. LYON SPEAKS AT WEST ORANGE CENTER LeRoy Lyon, vice president of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, was the principal speaker at a meeting of the West Orange Farm Center, on the subject, "What About Citrus By-Products." A sound film was shown by Howard J. Brown of the Growers' Service of the Exchange. A potluck dinner was served. DISCONTINUE TIRE CHECK After April 20, it will no longer be necessary for motorists to have their tires inspected periodically, according to an OPA announcement. The average motorist is now said to be taking good care of his tires. Only those who seek replacement tires will be required to submit inspection certificates. Recaps may be had without the certificates. OPA advised drivers to hold onto their inspection records as a means of discouraging black market operations in tires. Have you called The Gazette to give a news item about the company you had, or the visit you made? Please phone 2206. Since January 1, the southern California district volume of applications for insured mortgages on existing homes has averaged about 12 per day for a volume of approximately $500,000 in loans RE-ELECT JOHN PHILLIPS CONGRESSMAN PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 16 Give 7 to 10 to the Service Men Night-time is about the best time a service man has to call home. That’s a good point to remember when you feel the urge to make a Long Distance call between 7 and 10 P.M. If it isn’t important, we hope you won’t make it. Let the men in service have first call on the wires. FOR VICTORY–BUY UNITED STATES WAR BONDS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon —:— Telephone 2101 Gardening for Victory along the Santa Fe Soon travelers will be seeing plots of beets, beans, tomatoes, corn and other needed vegetables "coming along" on both sides of our tracks. For once again Santa Fe has made its right-ofway available to its employees for Victory Garden space. This railroad is heart and soul behind America's Victory Garden project. Not only has land been made available, but we are offering $2000 in War Bonds to our best Victory Gardeners as an added incentive toward helping "Food Fight for Freedom." Located as we are "Along the Route to Tokyo," Santa Fe people throughout our 13,148 miles of track can "feel" this war. They are working full hours to move along the never-ending loads of guns, tanks, men and munitions. Perhaps that's another reason why they're not only working harder on their railroad jobs, but are pretty fine War Bond buyers and Victory Gardeners as well. It's Santa Fe all the way for the U.S.A.! SANTA FE SYSTEM LINES ONE OF AMERICA'S RAILROADS—ALL UNITED FOR VICTORY