anaheim-gazette 1944-08-10

Anaheim — "The City of Beautiful Parks" VOLUME LXXIV A Legal Newspaper ANAHEIM We Rise to Remark by JAKE PROCTOR In and About "The Orange Capitol of the World" If you want to get an idea of how loyal the so-called Japanese-Americans are, read up on the situation in Hawaii. This United States possession's population is about one-half native-born Japanese and it is already conceded that the Japs on the Island will not allow Hawaii to come into the Union as the 49th state. How far do you think a group of Americans would get in Japan if they defied the Japanese government and its people? Native born or the entire wheat tonnage with 207,918,000 bushels, Oklahoma running second with 85,414,000 bushels, Texas third with 72,905,-000 bushels. Iowa leads all states in the production of corn with 510,570,000 bushels and is the only one of the four high states with a smaller crop than last year. Illinois is second corn state with 429,063,000 bushels; Nebraska third with 218,725,000 bushels, and Missouri fourth with 149,938,-000 bushels. All other crops are in Anaheim Girl Sailors 113 Skippers in 'Fli Anaheim took the honors in the annual "Flight of the Showbirds," yachting classic held at Newport-Balboa when pretty 1-year old Janet Power led the 106 sleek craft across the finish line at the close of the most exciting sail boat race ever held in local waters. Of the 113 entries, 106 finished the course to set a record second only by the 1941 race when 98 craft finished out of a field of 118 entries. This feature of the race gives Miss Power, not only credit for winning the 1944 flight, but for beating the largest number of craft to ever finish the racing event. Miss Power is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. J. Power of Ball Road, Anaheim, and has been a sail boat skipper since she was 10 years of age. She owns her own boat, "Pow Wow," Number 199 in the Sunday race, which she bought with money she earned herself. She is an expert in the art of making jelly and earned th If you want to get an idea of how loyal the so-called Japanese-Americans are, read up on the situation in Hawaii. This United States possession's population is about one-half native-born Japanese and it is already conceded that the Japs on the Island will not allow Hawaii to come into the Union as the 49th state. How far do you think a group of Americans would get in Japan if they defied the Japanese government and its people? Native born or otherwise, a Jap is still a Jap and he knows only one loyalty and that is to Japan. Out of the war has come the discovery of a new frontier, after we had resigned our salves to the notion that opportunity was gone because there were no more frontiers to conquer and develop. Several hundred thousand men have discovered Alaska during this war as a land of promise and opportunity. With that vast domain in our possession we had grown so soft that nobody was willing to tackle the job of pioneering there, as frontiers have been pioneered in this huge country since the coming of the Pilgrims. You'd be surprised how many soldiers are already making plans to go back to Alaska to carve a home for themselves out of that land of romance and riches. It seems like I've always been born thirty years too soon, otherwise I would be getting ready to go along with the crowd that will start the development of Alaska as soon as the war is over. About the only disappointment I got out of the two national political conventions was that the Democrats did not nominate Governor Robt. S. Kerr of Oklahoma for vice-president. His keynote speech at the convention was a masterpiece, whether you agree with his politics or not. If he had been a candidate for the office I have no doubt but that he would have been nominated. Except that he is a staunch supporter of President Roosevelt, no Republican even, could find a blemish on his record or character. He is a big man physically and otherwise, a christian gentlemen, and clean as a hound's tooth. In his report of the convention he admits he was scared when he faced the huge audience in the Chicago convention hall and adds this comment: "In the heat and excitement and great physical effort that I was putting forth I lost seven or eight pounds through the simple process of perspiring." Bob Kerr will the entire wheat tonnage with 207,918,000 bushels, Oklahoma running second with 85,414,000 bushels, Texas third with 72,905,-000 bushels. Iowa leads all states in the production of corn with 510,570,000 bushels and is the only one of the four high states with a smaller crop than last year. Illinois is second corn state with 429,063,000 bushels; Nebraska third with 218,725,000 bushels, and Missouri fourth with 149,938,-000 bushels. All other crops are in proportion; bad news for the Germans and Japs. It would be interesting to know how much we could produce in this country if we really tried. If I were you I wouldn't get too excited about the prospect of a split among the southern Democrats that might cause one wing of the group to bolt the party. The Democrats in the south always reserve the right to fight among themselves but by the time the election rolls around they will all be in there pitching together and voting 'er straight. Also, they don't like outside interference. They'll turn on you as fast as a woman will when you try to stop her husband from beating her up. The south has problems of their own which they think they know how to handle better than anybody else. It looks like I'm going to have to ask for a rebate from the Albright Rubberset Brush company. I have had two of their shaving brushes and the last one is not holding up so good, in fact I've got to buy a new brush right away. The first one of their brushes I bought did pretty well, in fact I used it for 20 years, but the last one I have only had for about 18 years and it is about worn out already! But maybe I shouldn't kick about the small difference of two years. The third one may last for 24 years, if I am still using a shaving brush in 1968, I hope. Misery loves company, they say, and you haven't seen a more miserable looking pair than a picture of Mussolini and Adolf Hitler, purportedly taken after the assassination attempt on Hitler. Mussolini stands as a ghost of the former strutting dictator of Italy, and Hitler wears a forced smile like you've seen on other cowards when they were scared. Two miserable specimens of depraved humanity that have brought more misery upon the world than any other two who ever lived. What a nity they both didn't die aborm for winning the 1944 flight, but for beating the largest number of craft to ever finish the racing event. Miss Power is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. J. Power or Ball Road, Anaheim, and has been a sail boat skipper since she was 10 years of age. She owns her own boat, "Pow Wow," Number 199 in the Sunday race, which she bought with money she earned herself. She is an expert in the art of making jelly and earned the money to purchase her boat working during her spare time while MOD Official Prediction Of Valencia Orang Clipping Bureau Working Racket On Service Men's Kin It has come to the attention of newspapers that an unidentified "clipping bureau" is working at a new racket on the families of men in the armed services. The "racket" is to send the family of a service man a post card stating that they have a clipping about their son, father or husband which they will forward for a stipulated sum, usually from 20 cents to $1. In most cases the clipping is from the home town newspaper an item the family had already read. Legitimate clipping bureau does not solicit individual clipping and families of service men receive such a proposition are warned to ignore them. Special Meeting of GOP Women Set For Friday Night A special meeting of the Republican Women's club has been called for tomorrow, Friday evening at 7:30 at the office of M. B Beebe, 116 South Los Angeles street, according to Presider Mrs. J. J. Dwyer. An interesting program has been arranged and all women interested in political affairs are invited. Members of the club are urged to be present. A meeting held last Friday night at the Parker House café was well attended. On this occasion Mrs. Edwin Selvin of Los Angeles was the speaker. Mrs Selvin and her niece, Miss Milford Kennedy of Whittier, were overnight guests at the home o ident Roosevelt, no Republican even, could find a blemish on his record or character. He is a big man physically and otherwise, a christian gentlemen, and clean as a hound's tooth. In his report of the convention he admits he was scared when he faced the huge audience in the Chicago convention hall and adds this comment: "In the heat and excitement and great physical effort that I was putting forth I lost seven or eight pounds through the simple process of perspiring." Bob Kerr will be a natural for the U. S. presidency in 1948, and you can forget your political prejudices. I wish some of the fat girls who are always eating candy bars and ice cream cones on the street would quit dropping them on the sidewalks. If they keep it up somebody will have to invent a mechanical sidewalk scrubber. In the meantime, watch your step if you walk through the downtown district, you know how you can skid when you step on a fresh one. Kaiser Willhelm said the grain fields of America was what defeated the German armies in World War No. 1, which would seem to indicate Germany's second defeat might be attributed to the same cause. The good earth is bringing forth a harvest this year in America that will cause Hitler to recall the words of his predecessor in crime, and if he has any regard for the Kaiser's opinion, he might as well ask for an opportunity to surrender. The winter wheat crop this year is now estimated at 793,086,000 bushels, second largest in history, and the corn crop at 2,980,136,000 bushels. Kansas alone claims 25 percent of In a copy of the Tulsa Tribune a market story tells about cantaloupes selling by the growers at 50-cents per bushel basket. These cantaloupes are grown in the sandy loam soil of the Arkansas river valley at Bixby, where they raise the best cantaloupes and water melons in the world. The retail price, by the pound, was not given, however when you pay 30-cents apiece for small cantaloupes in Anaheim you wonder how much the grower received for the melon. When I was a kid back in the Territory I used to try to make a little money peddling cantaloupes and watermelons to the residents of our town. Watermelons sold for a dime, regardless of size, and cantaloupes were three for a dime, unless the customer insisted on getting five or six at that price. On one occasion we took a big wagon load of watermelons to town and after much haggling a merchant finally paid us one dollar for the whole load. There wasn't any point in hauling them back home as all the cows, horses, hogs and chickens were already overfed on watermelons. No wonder we and you haven't seen a more miserable looking pair than a picture of Mussolini and Adolf Hitler, purportedly taken after the assassination attempt on Hitler. Mussolini stands as a ghost of the former strutting dictator of Italy, and Hitler wears a forced smile like you've seen on other cowards when they were scared. Two miserable specimens of depraved humanity that have brought more misery upon the world than any other two who ever lived. What a pity they both didn't die aborning. Colonel Raymond E. Smith well known resident of this city whose home is at 518 South Dickson street, and who is now with the armed forces in Italy, has been honored by the Provisioning French government of North Africa, and the Bey of Tunisia for services rendered while on the African continent. According to a letter received by Mrs. Smith, which was accompanied by the medal win which he was decorated, Colonel Smith was given recognition for "services and good relations with the people while commanding U.S. troops in the Mateur area" last year. The decoration is a silver medallion set with white stones and starved to death in those days and the farmers are still starving back there and always will unlearn to organize marketing co-operatives, as California growers have done. "AHEIM GAZET" Est. 1870 "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1944 Heim Girl Sailor Beats Field of Skippers in 'Flight of Snow Birds' Heim took the honors in the "Flight of the Showbirds," a classic held at Newport when pretty 1-year old Power led the 106 sleek cross the finish line at the most exciting sail boat her held in local waters. The 113 entries, 106 finished rise to set a record second by the 1941 race when 98 finished out of a field of 118. This feature of the race miss Power, not only crediting the 1944 flight, but for the largest number ever finish the racing e-Power is the daughter of Mrs. Edw. J. Power of Ad, Anaheim, and has been boat skipper since she was 5 of age. She owns her hat, "Pow Wow," Number the Sunday race, which she with money she earned She is an expert in the taking jelly and earned the attending school, making delicious jellies for which she found a ready sale. Second place was taken by Henry B. Grandin Jr., San Marino, son of the vice-commodore of the Newport Harbor Yacht club; third place was taken by Joseph Allen Beek Jr., son of Capt. J. A. Beek, noted Balboa Island resident and secretary of the state senate; fourth place winner was Dwight Phillips, San Marino. During the seven years Miss Power has been a sail boat enthusiast she has taken many honors in various sports events but winning the Flight of the Snowbirds race Sunday was the greatest thrill of her life. The entries were open to all and these youngest girl to enter the contest was Sandra Beardslee, 10 years old; the youngest boy, Bruce B. Brown, 9 years old, of Lido Isle, and the oldest man was LeRoy Linnard, 52, of Pasadena. The ninth annual yachting event was attended school, making delicious jellies for which she found a ready sale. C OF C ANNOUNCES TEN NEW MEMBERS The following new members of the Chamber of Commerce are announced by Secretary Ross Laird: James Dale, 338 W. Center St.; Lightner's Play Room, 108 N. Los Angeles; Wm. Schumacher, Rancher; Mary E. Coons, Notary Public, 116 S. Los Angeles St.; Rich's Market, 400 N. Los Angeles St.; Navajo Cafe, 243 W. Center St.; Hoover Watch Shop, 129 N. Los Angeles St.; Vella Ann Shop, 105 W. Center St.; Crystal Cold Storage Warehouse, 1506 W. Broadway; Spray Chemical Co., Manchester & Loara. Business Plans To Suspend For V-Day Celebration Plans are being made throughout the country, including Anaheim, for a virtual suspension of business when the news is flashed that the Germans have surrendered. V-Day will be a re-enactment. Fifth Loan Drive Sets All-Time High For Southland Area Setting an all-time high war financing drive record for this area southland citizens bought $580,-590,000 in bonds during the Fifth War Loan campaign. This figure was made public by Robert H. Moulton, chairman of the Treasury War Finance committee for southern California following tabulation of sales reports up to the deadline hour of midnight, July 31. The 11-county area exceeded its over-all objective by $68,690,000 or 13 per cent above the quota and rolled up a total of $91,690,-000, greater than that attained in the Fourth War Loan drive, which itself had set a new high record. John Steven McGroat 'Mission Play,' Pass Want to Vote For Official Predicts Greatest Crop Valencia Oranges For Next Year Bing Bureau Making Racket On Ice Men's Kin Come to the attention of persons that an unidentified big bureau" is working a ticket on the families of men armed services. The "racet" to send the family of a man a post card stating they have a clipping about him, father or husband which will forward for a stipulated usually from 20 cents to $1. Post cases the clipping is the home town newspaper, in the family had already legitimate clipping bureaus solicit individual clippings of service men re-such a proposition are not ignore them. Special Meeting of CP Women Set Friday Night Special meeting of the Reen Women's club has been for tomorrow, Friday, ever since 7:30 at the office of M. E. 116 South Los Angeles according to President J. Dwyer. Interesting program has arranged and all women involved in political affairs are Members of the club are to be present. Meeting held last Friday at the Parker House cafe well attended. On this occasion Mrs. Edwin Selvin of Los Angeles was the speaker. Mrs. and her neice, Miss Millennedy of Whittier, were right guests at the home of Power has been a sail boat enthusiast she has taken many honors in various sports events but winning the Flight of the Snowbirds race Sunday was the greatest thrill of her life. The entries were open to all and these youngest girl to enter the contest was Sandra Beardslee, 10 years old; the youngest boy, Bruce B. Brown, 9 years old, of Lido Isle, and the oldest man was LeRoy Linnard, 52, of Pasadena. The ninth annual yachting event was witnessed by several thousand spectators. REDLANDS, CALIF. — From present indications next season's Valencia orange crop in Southern California will be about 30 percent larger than this season's 57,500 car crop, or close to 70,000 cars, according to A. L. Chandler, manager of the field department of Mutual Orange Distributors. Crop conditions in Tulare County, however, indicate a Valencia crop of 80 to 90 percent of this season's record breaking production. Apparently the cool weather in Southern California this spring and summer has been favorable to the setting of fruit and there was not much of a June drop. Props may be needed in some orchards. The Navel situation, Chandler says, is spotty and it is doubtful that the coming season's crop will be much more than 80 percent of what was harvested last season. The lemon situation is disturbing. Indications are that next season's crop will be shorter than that of this season, which is far below normal. Weather conditions apparently were unfavorable for setting of lemons. The grapefruit crop is good, both summer and winter varieties, though the Arizona crop is not so heavy as last season's. Coachella and Imperial Valleys have fine crops of desert grapefruit coming along. GET MARRIAGE LICENSE Benny Joe Edwards of Long Beach and Noreen Edwards of Anaheim, obtained a marriage license the past week end. DAUGHTER BORN Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lotzze of Garden Grove announce the birth of a daughter born on Wednesday, August 2, at St. Joseph hos-town. Business Plans To Suspend For V-Day Celebration Plans are being made throughout the country, including Anaheim, for a virtual suspension of business when the news is flashed that the Germans have surrendered. V-Day will be a re-enactment of that noisy day in November, 1918, when an armistice was signed with the same foe, which turned out to be a mere breathing spell for the German war lords, but which was hilariously celebrated in this country. The celebration now looked forward to, however, will not be staged over the mere signing of a "scrap of paper," but will mean the unconditional surrender of the nazi war leaders and their armies. In all cities business personnel has already been instructed to close all places of business, secure the cash on hand, clear the house and lock the doors, which means everything except the newspaper offices where extra editions will be issued in spite of the excitement. When V-Day will come perhaps nobody knows, but it is definitely expected this year, maybe even next month. RECOVERING AT HOSPITAL Bob Truxaw, who recently underwent a major operation at the Anaheim Lutheran hospital, is recovering nicely at the present time. Former Huntington Beach Mayor, Head Of S. R. Bowen Co., Passes Monday Samuel R. Bowen, 68, former mayor of Huntington Beach and widely known industrialist, founder and president of the S. R. Bowen company, oil field tool manufacturers with plants in all major oil fields, passed away at Murphy Memorial hospital, Whitier, late Sunday afternoon following several months illness. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen had recently closed their home at Huntington Beach, going to Whittier to live with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilcox. He is also survived by a son, Paul R. Bowen of Huntington Beach, and nine grandchildren: James Bowen Wilcox, a paratrooper in Australia; John Sam-over-all objective by $68,690,000 or 13 per cent above the quota; and rolled up a total of $91,690,-000, greater than that attained in the Fourth War Loan drive, which itself had set a new high record. John Steven McGroat 'Mission Play,' Pass Want to Vote For President? Then Register Now! If you did not register for or vote in the recent primary election, or the general elections in 1942, or have moved from one precinct to another since you last voted, it will be necessary to register or re-register to be eligible to vote in the presidential election in November. The deadline for registering is September 28 and city residents may register at the city clerk's office in the City hall. New residents casting a vote in the state for the first time must have been in California for one year prior to the election, in the county for six months and in the precinct 30 days. The same rule applies to new voters coming off age since the last regular election. Election officials are urging voters to register early as there is considerable work attached to recording the names and preparing the polling list for printing the great register which must contain the name of every voter. County Coin Club To Have Exhibit Sheim Army Colonel Serving in Italy decorated by French and Bey of Tunisia Benny Joe Edwards of Long Beach and Noreen Edwards of Anaheim, obtained a marriage license the past week end. DAUGHTER BORN Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lotzze of Garden Grove announce the birth of a daughter born on Wednesday, August 2, at St. Joseph hospital. County Coin Club To Have Exhibit At Country Fair President R. G. (Scotty) Hudson son of the Garden club announced today that the Orange County Coin club has made all arrangements to exhibit a very valuable display of coins during the Huntington Beach Country Fair, scheduled for August 17, 18, 19 and 20, 1944. The Orange Coin club has a large number of members in this county and is headed by Harry Hanson as president and Dr. C. Glen Curtis of Brea as secretary. Dr. Curtis has made arrangements to transport several show cases to Huntington Beach to exhibit these valuable coins, and this will be the only individual display that will be highly insured against fire and theft. The Orange County Coin club at its last meeting voted to exhibit at the fair in Huntington Beach and have the exhibit insured by the club. A daily attendant will be on the job to explain these coins some of which will date back many years. This display will be housed in the Main fair building. ZETTE The Citrus Industry's NEWS Paper AUGUST 10, 1944 FIGHT PAGES NUMBER 46 Orange Sales Break All Records During Last Week of July; Ceiling Price Stands Brother of C. of C. Office Secretary Killed in France Miss Lillian Knutsen, office secretary at the local chamber of commerce, received word on Tuesday that her brother, Sgt. Noble Knutsen, had been killed in action with the Infantry in France. A telegram from her father at Harwarden, Iowa, advised her of her brother’s death but was lacking in details. Sgt. Knutsen was a visitor in Anaheim last October, later being sent to England where he was stationed with the invasion forces. Final reports for the last week in July indicate that all previous sales of California oranges were broken for the number of cars sold, with practically all cars bringing the ceiling price. Packed oranges brought $4.40 f.o.b. compared to last year’s price of $4.06 and the f.o.b. price of $3.73 in 1942. Weather conditions during the last week in the eastern market centers brought a heavier demand for both oranges and lemons and with Florida citrus practically off the market for this season competition is mostly from peaches and other deciduous fruits and melons. Heavier shipments are going forward this week and the only weak spot in the picture is the small size fruit, both oranges and lemons, which are meeting with resistance and consequence lower prices. Oranges running 288’s and lemons in the 588 and smaller sizes, or cars showing poor quality are moving slowly through the On Steven McGroarty, Author of "Discussion Play,' Passes at Los Angeles Bringing to a close a busy and colorful life of 81 years, John Steven McGroarty, world famous author and newspaper man, quietly passed away Monday night at a Los Angeles hospital where he had lingered since July 16. Joining the Los Angeles Times in 1907, shortly after his arrival in California, he had been continuously connected with that newspaper since that time as chief editorial writer, columnist, and Sunday feature writer, making him perhaps the best known newspaper man in the southland. Author of the “Mission Play,” first produced at San Gabriel Mission in 1911, since which time it has had 3,200 performances, showing to more than two and a half million people. He wrote several books, among them “La Golondrina,” “El Dorado,” and “The King’s Highway.” He was decorated by the King of Spain with the Order of Queen Isabella in 1930 in recognition for his historical writings on California. Through his column “Seen From the Green Verdugo Hills,” a Sunday feature in The Times for 28 years, he became known as the sage of newspaperdom and had a following of readers seldom acquired in the literary field. He was made poet laureate by the California legislature in 1933. McGroarty preferred to call himself an historian, rather than any other title, and spent many years compiling historical data which he had carved in stone, for the benefit of future generations. This project was a serious hobby with him and he predicted that unless the burning and slashing of the natural cover growth was stopped, this section would some day go into the sea after the manner of the Mediterranean country, as history records. A native of Lucerne, Pa., McGroarty was a Democrat and served two terms in congress from the 11th California district. MOTORISTS ADVISED TO SAVE 'A' BOOK COVERS When you have used all your “A” gasoline coupons, do not throw away that ration book cover. This advice was given today by Florida citrus practically off the market for this season competition is mostly from peaches and other deciduous fruits and melons. Heavier shipments are going forward this week and the only weak spot in the picture is the small size fruit, both oranges and lemons, which are meeting with resistance and consequence lower prices. Oranges running 288's and lemons in the 588 and smaller sizes, or cars showing poor quality are moving slowly through the auctions. The prorate for this week is 2300 cars, up 50 cars over the week before, and it is believed that shipments will continue to move at a good rate. Following the unseasonal cool wave in the east and middle west, more warm weather is likely to follow through August and September which will cause a big demand for citrus fruits. It is estimated that 26,291 standard cars of oranges remained for shipment after July 22, or about 22 percent more than last year when 21,586 cars were shipped after that date. County Men On Veterans’ Board J Ben Kaulbars of Anaheim, Jack Horner, Fullerton; H. Stanley Hunting, Orange; Dale E. Winterbourne and Ralph J. Mitchell of Santa Ana, are the five Orange county men named to the new service men’s assistance board, a set-up of three agencies, Selective Service, U. S. Veterans’ Administration and the U. S. Employment Service. Object of the new organization will be to assist returning service men in securing the rights and benefits due them under state and federal laws. This announcement was made by State Selective Service headquarters at Sacramento and the local committees will work with a state set-up head by Col. K. H. Leitch, state director of selective service; Col. R. A. Bringham, Los Angeles, representing the U. S. Veterans’ administration and Urban Stewart, San Francisco, of the USES. IN HOSPITAL Little Miss Eleanor Guenther, five-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Guenther, jr., of Olive, underwent an appendectomy last Sunday evening at St. Joseph hospital. 'Prophesy' Says War Will End Sept. 7, and Submits Figures to Prove It Maybe you believe in "prophesy" or parables, or maybe you believe in figures, which they claim do not lie. At any rate somebody has figured out a table of numerals which is supposed to be a key to the date the war will end in Europe. The author of this table is not known but the figures and their interpretation are reproduced herewith. If the prediction comes true the author's name will no doubt come to light and he will be classed among the immortal prophets. Now, here is what comes from the table of figures which all add up the same. The war will end in the year which is one-half of the totals, or 1944. The date and time the war will end is one-half of the year in which it will end, or September 7 at 2:00 o'clock. The Supreme Commander's name is the name spelled using the first letter in each leader's name, or CHRIST.