anaheim-gazette 1944-09-07

WASHINGTON As Seen By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS Few things show more clearly the changing problems of war than the food situation in this country. A year ago this column, and the agricultural leaders of Congress and the west and middle west, were perturbed about the problem of getting enough food. Today everyone who was worried then about insufficient food to meet the demands of our troops and of our allies, including this writer, is equally worried about the over-production of food, and about food surpluses already on hand. Two things happened. The farmers of America, with the energy and the courage characteristic of farmers in all wars, pitched in, and in spite of regulations, lack of understanding, restrictions, and ignorance in government agencies, fairly outdid themselves. Second, we might as well admit that old Mother Nature, moving calmly along without concern about OPA's, FEA's, Lend-Leases, and what have you, was definitely on the side of the allies. The 1st of September marked the end of the FIFTH year of the war. We have entered the SIXTH year. An experienced farmer will tell you at once that we could never have hoped for the good growing seasons we have had in those five years; well, hoped for perhaps, but surely not expected. Not from history nor from statistics; just from quiet and patriotic Mother Nature. Now where do we find ourselves? Here are some estimates of present surpluses. The figures are in MILLIONS OF POUNDS. They do not include food surpluses already in the hands of the Army or the Navy, nor do they include develop the use of agricultural commodities in industry. I rise to remark that the State of California must give this subject the highest priority on its schedule of post-war planning. Power alcohol, rubber, plastics, freezing methods, dehydration, every possible means of marketing foodstuffs. These mean success or failure for California farmers in the years immediately before us. Anaheim Bomber Completes 24th Month Overseas AT A 12TH AAF B-25 BASE—Technical Sergeant Harlan V. Lemke, 21, son of Mr. Ben Lemke, Anaheim, Calif., an engineering crew chief is rounding out his 24th month of overseas duty with a 12th Air Force B-25 bombardment group, which entitles him to wear four gold bars on the left sleeve of his service coat, blouse, jacket and shirt. According to a recent directive by the War Department, each member of the United States Army is authorized to wear an additional gold bar for each six months period spent overseas. Sergeant Lemke's B-25 bombardment group has been fighting in the Mediterranean theater for twenty months, backing the attack through Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy. At present it is concentrating on vital Jerry supply lines and communication routes in France and northern Italy. Victoria Ortiz Called By Death never have hoped for the good growing seasons we have had in those five years; well, hoped for perhaps, but surely not expected. Not from history nor from statistics; just from quiet and patriotic Mother Nature. Now where do we find ourselves? Here are some estimates of present surpluses. The figures are in MILLIONS OF POUNDS. They do not include food surpluses already in the hands of the Army or the Navy, nor do they include foodstuffs in the warehouses of regular food-trade channels. Read them thoughtfully: Meat: frozen 40, canned 200, cured 100; canned fish 100, canned vegetables 100; dried fruits 100, dried peas 400; dried beans 400; rice 150; dried milk 150; evaporated milk 200; cheese 50; sugar 200; dry (or frozen) eggs 180, and FRESH eggs at least 40 million dozen. These figures are conservative and there is little spoilage. The Army has enough food on hand to feed the peoples in the liberated countries for six months; Lend-Lease will shortly stop buying; other nations, where the war has been fought will soon grow their own foods again, as this column pointed out during the UNRRA discussion, and by the way, has anyone heard of UNRRA late-ly? The Army is doing that job, just as this column said it should. With U. S. food production a third over prewar normal, what is the answer? First, caution; second, full employment to absorb food; third, important for California, every possible effort to de- Sergeant Lemke's B-25 bombardment group has been fighting in the Mediterranean theater for twenty months, backing the attack through Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy. At present it is concentrating on vital Jerry supply lines and communication routes in France and northern Italy. Victoria Ortiz Called By Death Victoria Ortiz died late Saturday night after an illness of only two days. She was 62 years old, a native of Mexico who came to California forty-seven years ago and has resided in Anaheim for thirty years. She was an active member of the Methodist church located at the corner of Helena and Oak streets. Surviving are her husband, Ray G. Ortiz; four daughters, Mrs. Sally Reza of Buena Park, Mrs. Elvira Yorba of San Jacinto, Mrs. Leonora DelHoyo of Artesia, and Mrs. Pauline Escalante of Santa Ana; three sons, Ralph Rivera, Joe Rivera and Ray Ortiz, jr., all of Anaheim; twenty-seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock and on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Due to the absence of Rev. Alfonso Dominquez, pastor of the church, Rev. Antonio Ayala, pastor of the church at Orange, delivered the sermon. Burial was in Anaheim cemetery. Christmas Gift... Suggestions For Our FIGHTING MEN Christmas Gift... Suggestions For Our FIGHTING MEN OVERSEAS Sox Hankies Ties Fitted Cases Writing Portfolios Billfolds Sleeveless Sweaters 100% Wool BE SURE AND MAIL YOUR CHRISTMAS PACKAGES BETWEEN SEPT. 15th AND OCTOBER 15th Complete Selection of School Clothes YUNGBLUTH'S 145 West Center Street Sgt. B. Cook Writes From England S/Sgt. Bruce Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook of 869 South Lemon street, and husband of Mrs. Bruce Cook of 205 North Lemon street, has recently written his wife from England where he was stationed at the time and has some potent thoughts that is voiced among the men in foreign service relative to some of the happenings in our own country and their views about these things. The following paragraph is taken from one of these letters and is one that should be taken to the hearts of patriotic, clear-thinking American citizens: "You said how lucky we were that I came through alright. Well, I'm really more convinced than ever after today. We lost one major over there. He was captured about a half hour after we jumped and a stray shot had torn his hand up pretty bad so the Jerries took it off at the wrist. Well, when our forces took one of the towns, they freed this fellow and today he came in here. He looked like a ghost and his hair that used to be black is now completely gray and it's the most pitiful thing you've ever seen to see him salute with his left hand. Then we read in the papers about all the strikes and so forth back there in the States where there are no bombs and machine guns, back where you can crawl in between nice clean sheets, back where guys aren't laying screaming because they have hot lead in their guts...God, I'd like to write to someone who wouldn't be afraid to print just what these guys over here think. We know that we'll go back in someday and that a lot of us won't come back, but we don't say 'give us more money or we'll quit'. Do they think we want to die? We didn't come over here because we like there aren't any heroes alive, they are all dead." Bruce, as he is known by his many friends, is a native of Anaheim, graduated from the high school here with the class of 1936 and spent his life here. His sister-in-law, Mrs. D. E. Cook lives at 519 South Clementine street. Mr. Cook is also in foreign service, fighting for the principles he too belives to be right. Anaheim Soldier Wins Silver Star In Pacific Action SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH-WEST PACIFIC—Outwitting the enemy at every turn and repulsing two Jap counterattacks, Lt. Martin E. Geissler, an infantry platoon leader in the Fighting Forty-First Division, was awarded the coveted Silver Star when he successfully carried out his mission in fighting along the Pim-Cyclops air strip road in Dutch New Guinea, without the loss of any of his men. Lt. Geissler became a second lieutenant on January 25, 1944, after he had risen from the ranks of corporal and sergeant. In the course of his 29 months of service overseas with the famed "Sunset" Division, commanded by Brig. Gen. Jens A. Doe, the hard-hitting lieutenant has been a rifleman and a machine gunner and has been in the thick of fighting in many a campaign. He entered the service in March, 1941, and a year later was shipped overseas. He lived with his mother, Mrs. Katherine M. Geissler, at Route 4, Box 46, Anaheim, Cal., and studied at the Anaheim Union High School. LOCAL MAN AWARDED COVETED SILVER STAR SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC—Outwitting the enemy at every turn and repulsing two Jap counterattacks, Lt. Martin E. Geissler, an infantry platoon leader in the Fighting Forty-First Division, was awarded the coveted Silver Star when he successfully carried out his mission in fighting along the Pim-Cyclops air strip road in Dutch New Guinea, without the loss of any of his men. Herman W. Heinze Passes Away Sunday Herman W. Heinze, 70 years of age, passed away early Sunday morning at the home of Mrs. Caroline Johnson, 213 South Illinois street, where he had been making his home, after an extended illness. He was a native of Canada and came to California twenty-three years ago and has resided in Anaheim for the past twelve years. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Heinze; one brother, Carl Heinze, and three grandchildren, all of Yorba Linda. Funeral services were conducted this (Thursday) morning from the Hilgenfeld chapel at 10 o'clock. Rev. Dugan of Riverside officiated and burial was made in the Anaheim cemetery. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. Orangethorpe School To Start Classes on Sept. School officials have announced that the Orangethorpe school reopen for the fall and term on Sept. 11. No change schedule is announced and main the same as last year. The only change in this is that of Miss Bernadette who has been added to the ing staff, and who will charge of the fifth grade. Other members ofulty will remain the same year. HERE FOR VISIT Miss Judy Chaplain of Beach, arrived here last for a visit with her father Chaplin and Mrs. Chaplin North Topeka street. She to be here for several days. LOCAL MAN AWARDED COVETED SILVER STAR SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC.—Outwitting the enemy at every turn and repulsing two Jap counterattacks, Lt. Martin E. Geissler, an infantry platoon leader in the Fighting Forty-First Division, was awarded the coveted Silver Star when he successfully carried out his mission in fighting along the Pim-Cyclops air strip road in Dutch New Guinea, without the loss of any of his men. Lt. Geissler became a second lieutenant on January 25, 1944, after he had risen from the ranks of corporal and sergeant. In the course of his 29 months of service overseas with the famed "Sunset" Division, commanded by Brig. Gen. Jens A. Doe, the hard-hitting lieutenant has been a rifleman and a machine gunner and has been in the thick of fighting in many a campaign. He entered the service in March, 1941, and a year later was shipped overseas. He lived with his mother, Mrs. Katherine M. Geissler, at route 4, box 46, Anaheim, Calif., and studied at the Anaheim Union High School. He plans to become a rancher after the war, and his hobby is radio. Where there are no bombs and machine guns, back where you can crawl in between nice clean sheets, back where guys aren't laying screaming because they have hot lead in their guts. God, I'd like to write to someone who wouldn't be afraid to print just what these guys over here think. We know that we'll go back in someday and that a lot of us won't come back, but we don't say 'give us more money or we'll quit'. Do they think we want to die? We didn't come over here because we like killing. We came over because we don't like Hitler's way of living and someone had to stop him and that's us. There's a little grave yard over in Normandy where a lot of guys are wrapped up in silk chutes that died for what they thought was the most wonderful place on earth and because they were going to make sure no one changed it. They didn't die for nothing, that's for sure. We're going to fight until the world is free and people can turn on the lights and not close the blackouts. Those little kids won't have to go down in the subways and sleep on cement every night and they can live with their Moms and Pops instead of some very strange building miles away from the bombs. Those guys that didn't come back knew darn well that we are going to win and would have liked to been in at the finish, but I guess God thought otherwise, so they fell and you can bet your last penny that the guys behind them didn't think of how big a bonus they were going to get when it was all over. We aren't heroes at all. In fact in many a campaign. He entered the service in March, 1941, and a year later was shipped overseas. He lived with his mother, Mrs. Katherine M. Geissler, at route 4, box 46, Anaheim, Calif., and studied at the Anaheim Union High School. It’s Chr Our Fig Women Buy Their When Calling War-busy Centers Sometimes you may hear the LONG DISTANCE operator say— "Please limit your call to five minutes." That's to let you know the lines are crowded and to help more calls get through quicker. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon — Telephone 2101 Buy Their McC Drug S Mail Th Between S Orangethorpe School To Start Classes on Sept. 11 School officials have announced that the Orangethorpe school will reopen for the fall and winter term on Sept. 11. No change in bus schedule is announced and will remain the same as last year. The only change in the faculty is that of Miss Bernadette Bristol, who has been added to the teaching staff, and who will have charge of the fifth and sixth grades. Other members of the faculty will remain the same as last year. HERE FOR VISIT Miss Judy Chaplain of Newport Beach, arrived here last Saturday for a visit with her father, B. F. Chaplin and Mrs. Chaplin of 820 North Topeka street. She expects to be here for several days. Mrs. C. J. Eltiste Passes Away Sunday Mrs. Elizabeth Gertrude Eltiste, wife of Carl J. Eltiste, vice president of M. Eltiste and Co., Inc., who have a plant located at 312 North Los Angeles street, Anaheim, passed away at her home in Santa Ana last Sunday after an illness of a year. She was 32 years old. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at H. R. Brown Colonial chapel with the Rev. W. C. Gesch officiating. Entombment was in Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. Left to mourn her passing besides her husband are a son, David Carl Eltiste, Santa Ana; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. David H. Patterson, Long Beach, and a brother, David W. Patterson of the U. S. Army and stationed in Alaska. ALL STATES PICNIC The big All-States All-Day Picnic will be held in Bixby Park, Long Beach on Saturday, Sept. 9th. Lieut. Gov. Fraderick F. Houser will be speaker of the Day. The Long Beach Municipal Band will play, Miss Billie Luyben, soloist. Councilman Herbert R. Klocksien will sing "The Lord's Prayer." Mayor Clarence Wagner will welcome the visitors. Installation of officers. Registration by states. Badges and coffee. The Eastern Star Service Chapter will serve home-cooked food. Morning “Quiz Program” and “Old Fashioned Spelling Contest” between men and women. Come early, meet old friends from the old home state, and make new ones from other states. Paul S. Dietrick, Secretary. You get all the local news in The Gazette. 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