anaheim-gazette 1944-10-26

OUR BOYS WITH THE COLORS and THEIR SISTERS IN THE COUNTRY'S SERVICE (NOTE: If you have a son in any branch of the armed forces, or a daughter in any of the women's army services, The Anaheim Gazette would like to have news notes about them. If they are home on leave, if they write of interesting incidents of army life, or if they should be taken prisoner of war, etc., etc; please call The Gazette, phone 2206, and give an item for this column. Their friends will appreciate it too. Clip this column and enclose it with your letter when you write them.) Pvt. Donald E. Payse Gets Combat Badge Pvt. Donald E. Payse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Payse of 908 East South street, has been cited by the 158th Infantry Regiment and awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for actual participation and exemplary conduct in action against the enemy on a South Pacific island in July. Standards of the Badge are high. The decoration which was recently authorized by the War Department is awarded to the Infan- Rudy Villalobos Home After Seven Months in England T/Sgt. Rudy Villalobos, son of Mrs. Eleonor Villalobos of 125 Walnut Street, arrived here on Wednesday of last week for a twenty-one day furlough visit with his mother, relatives and his many friends, after spending the past seven months in England where he was a radio operator on "Ramp-tramp," a B-17 plane. The plane received its name from the crew members who, in their search for a name, could find nothing better because their plane had been shot full of holes so many times and had been on the ramp of the repair base so often that they called it "Ramp-tramp," a name that has spelled good luck for the crew since its inception. Rudy has spent his entire seven months of foreign service at the home base in England but has thirty-two missions over enemy territory, principally over Germany and France, to his credit. During all these trips, he was fortunate in not receiving any wounds, although his buddies were less fortunate than he was. On D-Day invasion of France, Rudy and his group made two missions over France, the first of these being early in the morning when the fog was so heavy they had to fly by instruments and during which time the planes of the Allies were so thick over France that each was assigned to a certain airlane. Rudy stated that it was almost impossible to get out of their own lanes and if a plane should, it would likely be hit by another plane. Later in the afternoon his ANAHEIM SOLDIER GETS BATH IN FRANCE WITH THE 36TH DIVISION THE SEVENTH ARMY FRANCE — Private Donald 406 South Kroeger Street heim, California, serving w 36th Division, recently rem “It’s really terrific to peel foxhole crust.” Sell had just a bath at the famous Eu spa. Back home hot baths fail cite much comment, but to Sell it was as good as a p from the States. Need for Housing becomes Acute for Navy Personnel In spite of all efforts of the heim Navy Mothers club, an ers interested in the housing lem that has faced the peri of the Los Alamitos Naval the situation is becoming acute as men of the navy their families search in va living quarters, according t M. P. Thaxon who has w hard in an effort to relieve plight of the navy men and wives and families. While quarters have been cured here for several of the ilies there is still dire need more housing. According Welfare Department at the Naval Air Station has ass John W. Gaffney, U.S.N., an elyn Kingery, U.S.N., to th of making a canvass in Anah en effort to find rooms, ments, or houses. “At this time,” Mrs. Th said, “there is a Navy s Combat Badge Pvt. Donald E. Payse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Payse of 908 East South street, has been cited by the 158th Infantry Regiment and awarded the Combat Infantry Badge for actual participation and exemplary conduct in action against the enemy on a South Pacific island in July. Standards of the Badge are high. The decoration which was recently authorized by the War Department is awarded to the Infantry soldier who has proved his fighting ability in combat. The handsome badge consists of a silver rifle set against background of infantry blue, inclosed in a silver wreath. His latest address is: Pvt. Donald E. Payse, 39712196, Co. B, 1st Bn., 158th Inf. Regt., APO 704, c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. ANAHEIM BUDDIES MEET ON SHIP ABOARD A COAST GUARD-MANNED TROOP TRANSPORT SOMEWHERE IN THE PACIFIC (SPECIAL) — Helmsman aboard this ship ever since he was assigned to it, almost a year ago, is Coast Guardsman Bobbie C. Phillips, seaman, first class, of 746 North Claudina Street, Anaheim, California. He stands at the wheel in the wheel room, phones clamped over his ears, ready to receive instructions to change course, "right standard rudder" or "left 20 degrees rudder." He must always be on the alert, ready to swing the wheel on a moment's notice, especially steering in a convoy or on a zig zag course. Aboard this vessel, which carries replacement troops to the advanced bases on the war zone, he met an old high school chum, Coast Guardsman Jack Planting, coxswain, whom he hadn't seen in some time. Phillips, the son of Mrs. Nora Phillips, managed a filling station for the Shell Oil Company in Fresno, California, before his enlistment and he plans to return to that job after the war. ANAHEIM B-17 PILOT HOME ON VISIT Lt. Marvin P. Thompson, Jr., B-17 first pilot, who recently visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Thompson, 827 North Lemon street, is now stationed at the Lincoln, Nebr., headquarters of the 2nd Army Air Force. His present address is: Lt. Marvin P. Thompson, Jr., 0-781455, Prov. Sqdn. B., LAFAF LINCOLN. On D-Day invasion of France, Rudy and his group made two missions over France, the first of these being early in the morning when the fog was so heavy they had to fly by instruments and during which time the planes of the Allies were so thick over France that each was assigned to a certain airlane. Rudy stated that it was almost impossible to get out of their own lanes and if a plane should, it would likely be hit by another plane. Later in the afternoon his group made another flight over France at which time the weather was perfect, sun shining brightly and the fog had lifted entirely. The battle both from the air and from the ground, was plenty "hot" with the bay entirely filled with ships. As the bombs were dropped, the sight below was one continuous red flash, they were dropping so fast. The gun fire from the ground was plenty fast for a while until the crew was driven from the coastal areas and the ground forces made their landings. The fist time that the ship on which Rudy was flying was shot was the fifth mission they made. On this mission sixteen ships were in the group and of this number, five returned to home bases in England, one of which was the "Ramp-trump." Included in the crew of the "Ramp-trump" were several men from California among which was Captain William Chandler of Long Beach, pilot; Lt. O. Z. Robertson of Newport Beach, navigator; and S/Sgt. Harold Shockley of Fresno, tail gunner. Sgt. Villalobos has earned a presidential citation for exceptional meritorious service, the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with four Oak Leaf clusters, the bronze star for the invation of western Europe and the service ribbon for the European theater of operation. Rudy is a native of Anaheim and a graduate of the Anaheim schools. He received his service training at the radio school in Sious Falls, S.D., and his gunnery training at Las Vegas, Nev. At the conclusion of his fur-lough, he will report to Santa Monica where he will remain for a rest period before being reassigned to further duty. Sgt. Villalobos has three brothers in service, Joe in the Merchant Marine and who has been in this service for the past ten months; Manuel, Seaman 2/c, Coast Guard stationed on a cutter, has been in service for one and a half years and Arnold, in the AAF, a mechanic in the ground crew and stairwives and families. While quarters have been cured here for several of the illies there is still dire need more housing. Accordingly Welfare Department at the Naval Air Station has assisted John W. Gaffney, U.S.N., and ellyn Kingery, U.S.N., to the effort of making a canvass in Anahaleen effort to find rooms for themments or houses. "At this time," Mrs. Tha said, "there is a Navy man's wife with a ten-month baby in Anaheim who needs emergency home. She has made sure hotel rooms from day but obviously cannot live de those conditions. I am dering if some Anaheim would be willing to share her baby," she continued. At the present time the Anahaleen USO, a locally sponsored ment is attempting to handle housing problem for themmen. Calls or word about able houses or rooms may be at the USO headquarters; or direct to Mrs. Thaxton, hot chairman. In many cases only sleeps rooms are needed sometimes for a week or two, and other permanent quarters are required wives or wives and children the Navy men on duty. With kitchen privileges, or anything that offers shelter for service people is acceptable cases they are willing to pay for any accommodations offered. Those having any kind of living accommodations are required to call Mrs. Thaxton, phone While income from the spare may be the lesser consideratethe situation involves some amount of patriotic duty ontheof those who have housing facilities that can be made available for the service people who themselves without even a place sleep. An urgent appeal is made to citizens of Anaheim to assist in effort to take care of the memem are serving their country andbeen moved into this crowdedwithout any choice in the matterof their own. Housing faci must be provided and Anahe must share some of the responsibility of taking care of the seamen of the Navy and theirwife and families. Can you help? RED CROSS LINK FRANCE—Not long after hour," an American paratrooper crept across the dark Norman town to a farmhouse. His knock ANAHEIM B-17 PILOT HOME ON VISIT Lt. Marvin P. Thompson, Jr., B-17 first pilot, who recently visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Thompson, 827 North Lemon street, is now stationed at the Lincoln, Nebr., headquarters of the 2nd Army Air Force. His present address is: Lt. Marvin P. Thompson, Jr., 0-781455, Prov. Sqdn. B., L.A.A.F., Lincoln, Nebr. JOINS HUSBAND AT MARTHA'S VINEYARD Mrs. William A. Heger of West La Palma street, has left to join her husband at Martha's Vineyard Island, Mass., where he is with the U.S. Coast Guard as war dog instructor. Mr. Heger is the son of Mrs. Emma H. Heger of Heger's Ranch, Anaheim, and is well known here. For many years he was with Sears Roebuck & Company at Fullerton. PFC. GONZALES LISTED AS "WOUNDED IN ACTION" Pfc. Manuel D. Gonzales, son of Mrs. Monica Gonzales of route 1, Anaheim, was included in the list released by the war department on Wednesday of last week. He was in the European theater of war and was wounded in action. LOCAL MERCHANT SEAMAN Robert Arbello, 19, merchant seaman, of 203 Coffman street, Anaheim, was reported slightly injured Thursday night when the car he was driving crashed into another car killing its two occupants. The couple were Cadet Virgil R. Cox, 20, of Santa Ana Army Air Base, and Miss Barbara Tremaine, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tremaine of Brea. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. At the conclusion of his furlough, he will report to Santa Monica where he will remain for a rest period before being reassigned to further duty. Sgt. Villalobos has three brothers in service, Joe in the Merchant Marine and who has been in this service for the past ten months; Manuel, Seaman 2/c, Coast Guard stationed on a cutter, has been in service for one and a half years and Arnold, in the AAF, a mechanic in the ground crew and stationed in the South Pacific, in service for a year. Joe spent Wednesday night and a few hours on Thursday here visiting with his brother and mother, his ship having reached port on that day. During one of his trips to London Rudy met Lt. J. B. Edmundson on the street and they enjoyed a visit with each other. Local Submarine Gunner Reported Missing in Action According to word received from the War Department on Tuesday by his parents, Walter Kenney and Mrs. Ruth Kenney, their son, Jack Kenney, first gunner on a Navy submarine, is missing in action. The parents had been worried over the safety of their son for some time since they had not heard directly from him for four months. His last visit here on shore leave was in June of this year. Besides the parents his wife, Caroline, and their six months old baby live in Anaheim. Jack attended Anaheim high school and was a popular member of the younger set before he volunteered his services to the Navy at the close of the school year in 1941. Before leaving for active duty with the Navy he worked at the Mutual Citrus Products plant where his father is a foreman. RED CROSS LINK FRANCE—Not long after hour," an American paratrooper crept across the dark Norman town to a farmhouse. His knock quickly heard and answered hospitable peasant woman, soon he was enjoying a good meal. Then his hostess brought out a picture of her son. "He escaped from France after Dunkirk," the French woman told her visitor. "Now he's in Detroit. I heard from him only terday." "Heard from him yesterday asked the incredulous guest. "But assuredly, monsieur hear from him through the Cross." DOUGHNUT COOLER ITALY—Can you make a dough cooler, using the motor for an Italian torpedo? Pvt. Gerald Liott of Pontiac, Michigan, can did for the American Red Cross doughnut shop in Foggia. The vice makes possible faster out by cooling a tray of doughnuts ten minutes. Pvt. Elliott also poised with pride to the transformer built of scrap materials in order run the doughnut machines on current. AVAILABLE TO GI JOES ARE 560,000 VOLUMES Available at approximately Army libraries located throughout the Ninth Service Command 560,000 books, Phone your news items to Gazette. Call 2206. ANAHEIM SOLDIER SETS BATH IN FRANCE WITH THE 36TH DIVISION OF THE SEVENTH ARMY IN INSURANCE — Private Donald Sell, 06 South Kroeger Street, Anaheim, California, serving with the 36th Division, recently remarked, it's really terrific to peel off the oxhole crust." Sell had just taken bath at the famous European ba. Back home hot baths fail to extate much comment, but to Private Sell it was as good as a present from the States. Need for Housing becomes Acute for Navy Personnel In spite of all efforts of the Anahim Navy Mothers club, and others interested in the housing probm that has faced the personnel in the Los Alamitos Naval base, the situation is becoming more rute as men of the navy and their families search in vain for diving quarters, according to Mrs. P. Thaxon who has worked hard in an effort to relieve the night of the navy men and their lives and familes. While quarters have been seered here for several of the famies there is still dire need for more housing. Accordingly the selfare Department at the big naval Air Station has assigned John W. Gaffney, U.S.N., and Evyn Kingery, U.S.N., to the task making a canvass in Anaheim in effort to find rooms, apartents, or houses. 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