anaheim-gazette 1944-09-14

WASHINGTON As Seen By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS When you read this in the papers, I will be in London. Could anything illustrate the shrinking world better than this simple statement? It used to be, when you heard someone say, "This is a small world," it meant that the speaker had met a friend from the home county. Today it really means what it says. There is no place in the world 90 hours away from any other place. I heard that first before the delivery of the big planes that are bombing Japan. How many hours now, I wonder? The actual flying details may not be made public until later. Visaulize this: Congressman Harris Ellsworth, of Orégon, and I left Washington after supper time, Saturday and drove to the place where the big plane was waiting. We went through the checks with which every traveller is familiar. We went to bed on the plane, as if we were on a Pullman. We had lunch in London on Monday. The trip is at the invitation of the British government. It is part of an idea to acquaint members of the Congress, chosen presumably because of their backgrounds, or their positions on certain committees, or their interests, or perhaps their previous familiarities with England and the Continent, with wartime conditions in England. If General Eisenhower's boys keep up the pace they are setting, we might even get to Paris, for a quick trip. There's a little boarding house on the left bank, where the Phillips family stayed for some weeks during two summers, that I'd like to visit, to see what the war did to the people labor problems just ahead of us in America. This is a grand opportunity, and I think it was the background and experience you people made possible for men in California, which gave me this chance. I rise to remark that I expect to have something to talk about when I get to California, besides the campaign. I'm due back in Washington about the 3rd of October. I know by experience there'll be a pile of correspondence on my desk to answer. Then I'll come home. While I'm gone, the office here will be open as usual. Write or wire just as if I were here. Mrs. Langstaff will take care of details. Gets Well-Earned Rest From War Duties In Combat AN AIR SERVICE COMMAND STATION "Somewhere in England"—Major John D. Irvin of 623 No. Lemon street, Anaheim, Cal., recently passed through this Air Service Command station en route to a well-earned rest after 85 missions as a pilot on a P-47 Thunderbolt. Here, Air Service Command officers "briefed" him on the necessity of safeguarding certain vital information he gained as a result of his combat experience. Before his return to the States, Major Irvin was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Irwin of 623 No. Lemon St., Anaheim. If General Eisenhower's boys keep up the pace they are setting, we might even get to Paris, for a quick trip. There's a little boarding house on the left bank, where the Phillips family stayed for some weeks during two summers, that I'd like to visit, to see what the war did to the people who don't get in the headlines, the little people, the people like us. I gather that about a dozen of us will get to go under these conditions, a couple each week. We come back on a transport. We pay our own way back! You see, these are the light trips respectively, so there is room for us, and I think it was a smart idea. I specified it wasn't to be a "Chamber of Commerce trip" — and I don't want entertainment nor to have my time programmed. I want to talk to the people and see what the war, and the "doo-dlebugs," have done to them. Also I want conferences with people in certain agencies who can give me information. These would correspond here to the Department of Agriculture; the War Food Administration; the Department of Labor. I am interested in farm tenancy, as England has been working it out for fifty years; in marketing laws; in the administration of foods, and in rationing (don't laugh, I didn't even mention OPA!) and in some of the la- Here, Air Service Command officers "briefed" him on the necessity of safeguarding certain vital information he gained as a result of his combat experience. Before his return to the States, Major Irvin was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Irwin of 623 No. Lemon St., Anaheim. Bluejacket Wins Petty Officer Rating at School Bluejacket Billy K. Neiswanger, 28, Route 2, Box 92, Anaheim, Calif., received the petty officer rate of electrician's mate third class during recent graduation ceremonies at the Naval Training School (Electric) on the campus of the North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton, N.D. Selected to attend this specialty school on the basis of his recruit training aptitude tests the Bluejacket completed a course of study that included the use, function and maintenance of electric equipment used by the Navy. A theoretical phase included the elements of electricity. The Bluejacket is now awaiting further duty orders to sea or some shore station, where his specialized training will be fully utilized. Please phone 2206 and give The Gazette your local, personal, and society items. ATTENTION! Fall Winners Everything You Want in a SUIT and COAT 100% Wool Jersey Knit Suits in the new high shades for Fall. 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This is more than double the $28.65 per pupil in average daily attendance provided by the state for 1932-33, the year preceding amendment to the state constitution under which state support of elementary schools was approximately doubled, the association stated. With the increase in state aid for school districts, the 1933 constitutional amendment carried permission for the state legislature to levy new taxes, among which are the state sales and income taxes, it was pointed out. In 1943 and again in 1944, the legislature further increased state support of the elementary school districts by 10 per cent, effective through 1944-45. Proposition No. 9 on November ballot proposes that state support of the elementary school districts be increased still further, by one-third, or even an average of $20 per pupil in average daily attendance throughout the state, the association stated. This would bring the average amount the state must provide for elementary schools in California to $80 per pupil in average daily attendance. From 1920 on, the state constitution has required that the state provide a fund of $30 per pupil in attendance in the elementary schools; in 1933 this was increased to $60 per pupil; for 1943-44 and 1944-45 the legislature by statute raised the sum to $66 per child; proposition No. 9 would increase the amount to $80 per pupil. In 1932-33, the total state apportionment for the elementary school districts was $20,862,809; for 1943-44 it amounted to $40,-651,293. The increase proposed in Proposition No. 9 would bring the YMCA, has made it possible for her prisoner son to continue with his music. Instruments provided by this service have made it possible for Lieutenant Shank and other musicians in uniform to organize a band, as well as a salon orchestra, in the prison camp, according to word received by Mrs. Shank from her son. The grateful mother writes that every letter from him contains such bits of information as the following quotation: "Today started the first of our current show 'Meet the Band.' It's put on entirely by the band and lasts a couple of hours, including several good original tunes by the band members, a musical story (like 'The Three Bears' and 'The Little Rabbit') and I do a little versatility bit by playing on three or four different instruments. It’s been keeping us hopping this last week, rehearsing all the time . . . Am due to give a music lesson, so will close." This letter from overseas indicates what the War Prisoners Aid is doing for such prisoners of war as Lieutenant Shank, according to Charles A. Pearson, Chairman of the Anaheim War Chest. Mrs. Shank's letter continues: "I want to express to you my deepest gratitude for the work your organization is carrying on. I firmly believe it means the saving of the sanity of some of these boys." VISITORS HERE SUNDAY Mrs. Nan Pinneo and son, Bill, and Bill Archer of Huntington Beach, were Sunday guests in the home of Mrs. Emily Olney and daughter, Nancylee, of 222 East Center street. VISIT SON IN SERVICE HOSPITAL ON SUNDAY Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer of 318 South Lemon street, spent last Sunday at Birmingham hospital at Van Nuys with their son, S/Sgt. Victor Schmelzer, who has been confined there for the past several months undergoing operations and medical treatment for an injured arm suffered in the line of duty several months past. Another operation was performed recently and the doctors now believe they have the osteomyolitis whipped and that he will soon regain use of the arm. Please phone your local, society or personal news items to The Gazette. Call 2206. HE MEN OF TOMORROW SCHOOL ed neckline. Will not stretch He won't go hatless when ht for early fall. Beige, green wardrobe. Plain and stripes. .50 A Herringbone SUIT for longer wear. Single breasted and plenty roomy to make him feel at ease. $22.50 Tweed and All Wool SUITS for the smooth young Mister. It's single breasted and comes in grey, blue or green. $25.00 TIMELY CLOTHES Well Balanced Tailoring Suits $45 UP Top Coats $40 UP Anaheim, 3534 4-H Seniors Meet In Monthly Session Union Pacific's L. A. Advertising Agent In Providing For Attendance Up Complete Course in English Camp A AIR SERVICE COMMAND TION IN ENGLAND—2nd Lt. Ethan Naomi Shafer of Rt. No. 28, Anaheim, recently com- ded to bridge the gap between living in the States and combat ering against the enemy in force. At this Air Service Com- mand Station Lt. Shafer attend- ment series of lectures given by pre-wise veterans which includ- instructions on chemical war- defense and pertinent tips detaying healthy in a combat erer. His next station will be from which America's fight- planes cover our liberation of oppied Europe. Please help make The Gazette better newspaper by giving us local, society or personal items. Phone 2206. 4-H Seniors Meet In Monthly Session The 4-H Seniors held their monthly meeting at the Farm Bureau Hall, Monday evening, with David Sherwin, vice-chairman, acting as chairman in the absence of Robert Hight. It was reported that the forest trees set out this spring in Osterman grove by the Seniors were given a watering. A program of activities for the remainder of the year was discussed. It was decided to have a member give a ten-minute report of their project at each meeting as a part of the program. The value of an irrigated pasture in connection with livestock projects was discussed by W. M. Cory, Assistant Farm Advisor. Mounts of the principal grasses used in irrigated pasture mixtures were shown. Lucille Kelly, Mary Jane Beavers and Jim Sherwin were named on the nominating committee to report at the next meeting to be held on October 2. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. Union Pacific's L. A. Advertising Agent Passes Suddenly Charles E. Miller, 68, advertising agent of the Union Pacific railroad in Los Angeles for 33 years and widely known in western advertising circles, died unexpectedly of a heart ailment Sept. 8. Funeral services and interment were at Forest Lawn at Glendale. Miller, who had served Union Pacific 33 years, apparently had been in excellent health up to the time he was stricken at his home at 2424 Wilshire boulevard, Los Angeles. He had been at his desk the day before, and news of his death stunned his associates. A former newspaperman, Miller moved to Los Angeles in 1908 as manager of the Pacific Press association. In 1911, he joined the Union Pacific as assistant to the general industrial agent, and 10 years later he was appointed advertising manager. He established and published Arrowhead Magazine, tourist publication distributed throughout the United States. On the Job... Day and Night Directing the continuous flow of war and civilian necessities to America's fronts—abroad and at home. THE TOWERMAN UNION PACIFIC 1900 DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY THEY "KEEP 'EM ROLLING" THE RAILROADS ARE THE BACKBONE OF OFFENSE LISTEN TO "YOUR AMERICA" ON YOUR FAVORITE N.B.C. STATION EVERY SATURDAY 2 P.M. PACIFIC WAR TIME