anaheim-gazette 1944-08-03

Clifford L. Horton Is Missing In Action On D-Day Clifford L. Horton, husband of Mrs. Janice Horton of 605 East Broadway and son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Horton of 517 East Broadway, is missing in action in France according to a telegram received from the War Department recently. Following Pearl Harbor, Clifford enlisted in the Paratroopers and during one of his practice parachute jumps, he had the misfortune of injuring a foot so when his division was to be sent overseas he was transferred to another division. As soon as he learned that he could rejoin them, Local Boys Enter Notre Dame For Midshipman Work Thomas J. Quarton, son of O. R. Quarton, 203½ North Helena street, and Richard F. Alden, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Alden, 601 South Claudina street, have entered the U.S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen's school at Notre Dame university. They will have a month of indoctrination after which they will be appointed midshipmen and will take a four months course. If successful in this they will be commissioned ensigns. At present they are rated as apprentice seamen in the U.S. Navy. TO RETURN TO DUTY Following Pearl Harbor, Clifford enlisted in the Paratroopers and during one of his practice parachute jumps, he had the misfortune of injuring a foot so when his division was to be sent overseas he was transferred to another division. As soon as he learned that he could rejoin them, he turned down the ranking of sergeant in order to go back with his old outfit, feeling that rankings meant little in the war effort, the main thing was to go over there and get things over with so that all the boys could once more return to their country and homes. According to all information, Clifford participated in the pre-D-Day invasion of Normandy and the supposition is that he may have been taken prisoner by the enemy. Further information will be forthcoming from the War Department as soon as it is available. Mr. and Mrs. Horton have two other sons in service, Sgt. Jesse Horton who is serving at present with the Infantry following a year with the Paratroopers from which he was transferred after having received a serious injury to the arm. He is with the "Rainbow Division" of World War II, an outfit that was activated at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, in August of last year. The other son, Dale, has been in France since July 2 and in his last letter to his parents he stated that the country where he is now stationed is beautiful. This letter was dated July 16. HOME ON LEAVE Lt. Com. Llewllyn Wilson, former prominent Anaheim physician, who recently returned from the Pacific War zone and now stationed at Camp Pendleton, is home for a short visit with his family this week. TO RETURN TO DUTY Duane Fredell left this week to return to his duties at Fort Devens, Mass., after spending a short furlough here in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Clodt of 410 South Ohio street. He expects to be transferred to another station upon his return in the east. Home on Furlough From Florida Camp SK3/ William Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Smith of 518 South Dickel street, arrived here last Tuesday for a twenty-four day leave from his duties in the Navy. “Bill” has been in service since August 20, 1942, and has spent several months on active duty in the southwest Pacific where he experienced the horrors of war and saw many battles in our fight for freedom. At the end of his leave, he will report to the base at Seattle, Wash., where he will receive further orders for duty. SK Smith is a graduate of the Anaheim Union Highschool with the class of 1937 and since that time has spent several years in Alaska where he was employed with a large construction company who built a huge Army base there and he also was employed in the coal mines there for a short while. The many friends of this young man are happy to see him again and hope that he may soon return home to stay. The corner stone of the Grace Evangelical Church which is being erected the corner of Palm and streets, was laid with applause Sunday. The sign on the occasion were Hieronymus of Columbus and Rev. C. E. Linder of Ana. Louis Bushard expects to home this week from the tarium where four weeks underwent an operation to removal of gall stones from kidneys. He is able to be about in an arm chair and hoped he will soon be well way to recovery. George West who recently chased the Hahn property corner of Los Angeles and nut streets, has given the option for same at a price $30,500. Mr. West paid Mrs. $26,500 for the property with expectation of putting a business block on the ground. The Anaheim Laundry is up with its increasing by installing more modern chinery. They have just LOOKING AHEAD King Cotton By GEORGE S. BENSON President of Harding College Searcy, Arkansas SITTING on a throne, holding economic sway over 13 million loyal subjects, King Cotton was a liberal and lovable old character. Playing the part of a pensioner, however, he has not protected his future very well. Abnormal circumstances call for emergency measures, of course, but King Cotton deserves to rule instead of "pass the hat" and his friends should work to promote him. People who know even a little about cotton as an industry want that crop to rule southern agriculture for several years after the war, at least. They have a good reason that is patriotic and unselfish: Cotton normally provides more jobs than any other industry and work is essential to national prosperity. A cotton depression could blast this whole nation's post-war hopes. Parity "HOW," you may ask. Prices "can a single industry get in enough trouble to bring on a depression?" Answer: Simply by losing its markets. Normally, be it remembered, half the cotton raised in America is sold abroad. But Brazil, China, India and Russia, coming cotton countries, are taking our foreign markets by selling for less. They plant their best, level lands to cotton and produce it cheaply. The U. S. has plenty of rich, level-land too but foreigners undersell us because our price is phoney; pegged so a one-mule crop on a rutty hillside, worn out with 100 years of cotton, will show a profit. Government invented "parity price" trying to help the grower buy as much with a bale of cotton now as in the five years before World War I; then to prop the sham price, loaned 90% on cotton security. Divided RESULTS are well Honors known. The government took America's cotton but the foreigners took America's customers and, unless we can get them back after the war, we will never sell half as much棉纱 as we are raising now. Even the home market is in danger. New fibres like rayon are cheaper already than the best of cotton and scientists are improving them every day. Nothing can save the U. S. cotton business after the war but ability to sell successfully in world markets. Frozen acreage already has run its course. Price subsidy will have served its purpose before the war is over. Dependence is business suicide to any farmer. I am convinced that the Southern planter's wisdom and Yankee ingenuity can be relied upon to put King Cotton back in power where he can create wealth, pay good wages and laugh at Asia and South America. Three things need prompt government action: (1) Encourage planting cotton on land where a crop is possible, where it can be chopped (perhaps even picked) by machinery. (2) Get ready to meet any price named anywhere in world trade. (3) Sell that horded fibre. Uncle Sam would look pretty silly after the war holding a shirt-tail full of cotton in a ray-on shirt. 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 August 7, 1919 Market prices on food are due or a tumble. All the vast amount of surplus food supplies held by the War Department will be sold direct to the people through the medium of the parcel post. In the sale of government food by parcel post or to municipalities the prices show a substantial reduction from current market lists. Following are a few items from the long price list: bacon in crates, 34 cents a pound; Baked beans, No. 1 can, 10 cents, No. 2 can, 18 cents, stringless beans, No. 2 can, 16 cents. Corn, No. 2 can, 12 cents. Beans, No. 2 can, 11 cents; tomatoes, No. 2 can, 11 cents. Pumpkin No. 2 can, 6 cents. All of the commodities were government suspected and prepared in accordance with government specifications. Monday night, Secretary Whitaker of the Board of Trade, Mayor Dwyer and the other members of the board held a meeting for the purpose of devising ways and means of getting a consignment of bacon, which, however, 50 Years Ago August 9, 1894 The Landing is now a full-fledged summer resort, as a visit to that popular watering place will amply prove, especially on Sundays. The tents that predominated in former years are now being replaced by cozy frame cottages. Last Sunday the largest crowd of the season was in attendance, and during the entire day bathers disported themselves in the briny. The young ladies are present at the beach in great number and their latest style bathing suits are really stunning. Boating on the bay affords much pleasure to the young folks. Mrs. Mitchell has fitted up the warehouse very comfortably and quite a number of campers occupy the apartments. Campers are coming in every day and the busy whirl of gayety has now fairly set in for a protracted period. Madame Modjeska and Count Bozenta arrived in town on Sunday for a short visit before their departure for a trip aboard. On Monday they enjoyed a picnic to the Landing. It was the first time OPA Car Pooling Plan Launched Local OPA boards Tuesday began refusing to issue full supplemental rations for home-to-work driving to automobile owners who have not formed a full car club. Starting Tuesday local OPA boards will issue only enough gasoline for 30 days to drivers who do not have full ride-sharing arrangements. During the 30-day period, all applicants will be expected to recruit their car clubs to full strength. The mileage rationing regulations require home-to-work drivers to carry three riders, in addition to the driver, in order to qualify for supplemental mileage. Those who meet this qualification within the 30-day period will be granted full three-month rations by their local boards, the OPA said. The kind of car club OPA wished to encourage by this policy, officials said, is that in which members rotate the use of cars, ride together, and leave at home cars that otherwise would be using up gasoline, rubber and parts. Boards will ask the ration holder to present the signature of his riders along with his application for supplemental mileage. ALL-SOLDIER BOUT AT SANTA ANA FRIDAY SANTA ANA—At least half-a-dozen ring celebrities will help to officiate at the American Legion's all-soldier boxing and wrestling show, to be staged in the Santa Ana Municipal Bowl Friday night, August 4th, according to Legion officials. Willie Ritchie, who coped the world's lightweight championship in 1912 when he bested Ad Wol- Monday night, Secretary Whitaker of the Board of Trade, Mayor Dwyer and the other members of the board held a meeting for the purpose of devising ways and means of getting a consignment of bacon, which, however, was packed in cars of 50,000 pounds each and no lesser quantity will be shipped except by parcel post or which sales it is put up in cartons of twelve to twenty pounds. As a carload is too much for Anaheim to attempt to handle alone, it was decided to carry the matter up to the supervisors and ask them to order a car or more for distribution in the various towns of the county. Anaheim could easily use a quarter of a carload. The trustees would be responsible for it. A store could be opened in one old city hall and some expert salesman put in charge. The returned soldiers and sailor boys probably will not be very eager to purchase, but the old folks will be very glad to buy something they have been deprived of for a long time and at a price 50 per cent below the market price. The corner stone of the New Grace Evangelical Lutheran church which is being erected at the corner of Palm and Elm streets, was laid with appropriate ceremonies Sunday. The speakers on the occasion were W. P. Hieronymus of Columbus, Ohio, and Rev. C. E. Linder of Santa Ana. Louis Bushard expects to return home this week from the sanitation where four weeks ago he underwent an operation for the removal of gall stones from the kidneys. He is able to be wheeled about in an arm chair and it is hoped he will soon be well on the way to recovery. George West who recently purchased the Hahn property at the corner of Los Angeles and Chestnut streets, has given the city an option for same at a price of $30,500. Mr. West paid Mrs. Hahn $26,500 for the property with the expectation of putting a big business block on the ground. The Anaheim Laundry is keeping up with its increasing business by installing more modern machinery. They have just installed Madame Modjeska and Count Bozenta arrived in town on Sunday for a short visit before their departure for a trip aboard. On Monday they enjoyed a picnic to the Landing. It was the first time the distinguished couple had been at the local watering place in eighteen years. Their first trip down was made just after their arrival from the other side and disconsolate and saddened at the ill-luck, which during their early days in this country seemed to pursue them, Modjeska sat on the beach and wept at the remembrance of her far-away home. Eighteen years makes a "powerful difference" in the lot of the average man and woman, and this no less is true in the Madame's case. Eighteen years have seen her lifted from proverty to affluence, and have made her the distinguished tragedienne whom we all delight to honor. Verily, Modjeska is a wonderful woman. Tuesday they went to Tustin to visit friends and yesterday they took their departure for New York, whence they sail for their old home in Poland, to be absent until next year. They will return probably in May, when the Madame begins her starring tour. Mrs. Mary Tullis, D.D.G.P., Native Daughters of the Golden West, will install the officers of Felicidad Parlor on the first Thursday in September at 2:30 o'clock. Members are expected to do their work. The services of the Christian church are now being held in the Methodist church. Next Sunday evening Mr. Ward will speak on the subject "The Demon of Gambling," the fourth sermon of the series, "Casting out Devils." Last Sunday evening Mr. Ward spoke on the subject, "The Demon of Intemperance." Theodore Riser of this city has filed his petition in insolvency. His failure is due to the depreciation of the value of the Del Campo hotel, which cost $50,000 and sold for $10,000, including the furniture. His debts amount to $31,000, partly secured by mortgage. His assets are valued at $18,000 of which $4,000 is the value of his homestead. Property ALL-SOLDIER BOUT AT SANTA ANA FRIDAY SANTA ANA—At least half-a-dozen ring celebrities will help to officiate at the American Legion's all-soldier boxing and wrestling show, to be staged in the Santa Ana Municipal Bowl Friday night, August 4th, according to Legion officials. Willie Ritchie, who copped the world's lightweight championship in 1912 when he bested Ad Wolgast in San Francisco, will referee a portion of the nine bouts scheduled between the top-rated Yuma Army Air Field team and a combined crew of fighters from Santa Ana Army Air Base and Hq., AAF Western Flying Training Command. Grapefruit accounted for more than four-fifths of the $53,000,000 citrus crop of the Rio Grande valley of Texas in the past season. (More 25 Years Ago) centia were married last week. County Assessor James Sleeper Monday turned into the County treasury $641,765.41 tax on unsecured personal property. This is the biggest tax collection for a like period ever made in the county. In 1910, the year before Assessor Sleeper went into office, collections from unsecured personal property were $14,038.68. Orange county now ranks third among the counties of California in tax collections, San Francisco' and Los Angeles ranking first. Ferdinand D. Depweg and Anna J. Bleininger, both of Fullerton were granted a license to marry last week. (More 50 Years Ago) Escondido, San Diego county: Dr. Clark of Fullerton last Saturday purchased $1,200 of the Savings and Loan Association and will shortly begin erection of a cottage in Fullerton. Misses Sophie and Marie Rimpau left yesterday afternoon for a trip to the hot springs at Tia Juana across the Mexican line, where they will be guests of friends for a short time. Mr. Fay's familiar form is again seen on our streets, after an absence of several weeks in Denver. HIGH BROILER IS PREFERRED George West who recently purchased the Hahn property at the corner of Los Angeles and Chestnut streets, has given the city an option for same at a price of $30,500. Mr. West paid Mrs. Hahn $26,500 for the property with the expectation of putting a big business block on the ground. The Anaheim Laundry is keeping up with its increasing business by installing more modern machinery. They have just installed a dry room tumbler at a cost of $2400 and a water softener, costing $4000, will shortly be put in. Jack Hunter was in town Tuesday from his La Habra valley ranch, which comprises oranges, lemons and walnuts. Mr. Hunter is also in the midst of the oil belt. Among Anaheim people now enjoying a vacation are Mesdames D. A. Mullinix, O. P. Rust, Fred Marsh, Earl Abbey, H. E. W. Barnes and J. Leslie Swope, who are sojourning at Balboa. Andrew Rorden of Fullerton and Marie Klement of Anaheim were married last week in Los Angeles. First Lieutenant Warren M. Bradford, son of A. S. Bradford of Placentia has returned home from overseas. W. G. Mason has purchased the Burke Bowling Alleys and pool room in the basement of the Casau building. Miss Mary Webber of the Falkenstein store is taking a vacation. She will visit friends in Los Angeles. Miss Cecilia Stroka of this city and James McPherson of Plac- Theodore Riser of this city has filed his petition in insolvency. His failure is due to the depreciation of the value of the Del Campo hotel, which cost $50,000 and sold for $10,000, including the furniture. His debts amount to $31,000, partly secured by mortgage. His assets are valued at $18,000 of which $4,000 is the value of his homestead. Property to the value of $7600 is covered by mortgage. Democratic primaries were held throughout the county Saturday to elect delegates to the county convention which meets in Santa Ana Saturday to choose delegates to the state and congressional conventions. The following were elected delegates from this city: F. A. Korn, J. J. Schneider, Frank Steadman, John Everharty and H. A. McWilliams. At West Anaheim, A. D. Porter, T. A. Darling and A. H. Cargill were elected. Fullerton elected Col. Tuffree, Victor Schumacher, B. F. Porter and Cabbagehead Johnson. There was not much excitement at the Yorba primaries last Saturday to elect delegates to the Democratic convention. Mr. Stadtegger was the only member of the election board who put in an appearance, and after waiting all day he voted the only ticket placed in the ballot box, and as no one in the precinct would take the trouble to go to the convention, he was unanimously elected delegate by one vote. Mrs. Melrose and Miss Elizabeth Kuchel left yesterday on the Santa Fe for a couple of weeks outing at the Big Rock ranch near Do women want the post-war range to be revolutionary in design? Preliminary studies of recent surveys do not indicate it. The super gas range is likely to be the familiar tabletop or streamline type, with an independent, waist-high broiler. For 77% of the homemakers queried in a large eastern city said that is what they want on the new range they plan to buy. Some women like the pull-out or drawer-type broiler, others prefer that attached to the door so it swings out; both are easy to use. In the broiler of the super range will be fast flame for grilling steaks and chops, and slow, low temperatures best for young chicken and toast. Of course, the extra-deep broiler probably will also be available since women who have used it like to "barbecue" meat at low temperature beneath the broiler flame as a change from roasting it in the oven in the usual way. Broiling will become an increasingly popular method of preparing meals, including meat, fish, vegetables, and fruits. Alcohol Is Big Factor In Industry, Rotarians Told Speaking before the local Ro-ry club at its noon luncheon on Monday, Richard Roehm, chief chemist at the U. S. Industrial Chemicals Anaheim plant, told the rotarians of the important part industrial alcohol is playing not only in the war, but in all industries. He explained the process of making industrial alcohol which is turned out at the Anaheim plant at the rate of one and one-half billion gallons per year. The plant operated under government regulation and supervision, he said. President George Hedstrom pre-led at the meeting. Three Rotarians, Richard Roehm, Dr. J. E. Truxaw, and Earle T. Woodward were given the usual birthday salute, all of them having birthdays within the month. Please help make The Gazette a better newspaper by giving your local, society or personal news items. Phone 2206. 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