anaheim-gazette 1944-12-07

Anaheim — "The City of Beautiful Parks" VOLUME LXXV A Legal Newspaper ANAHEIM We Rise to Remark by JAKE PROCTOR In and About "The Orange Capitol of the World" It seems that there is a man down in Belleville, Texas who is dead bent on being in the mill business. He is Sam Zubicek and to quit even if he and the tractor haven't. As well as I like horses I am going to do my swivel chair farming with machinery from now on. Maybe you haven’t noticed that the citrus industry in Orange county has made some strides in the Fullerton Packing House Destroyed By Fire Monday The citrus packing house at 113 East Walnut street, Fullerton, known as the California Fruit Growers packing house, operated by Benjamin Fink and his son, Sigmund Fink, together with all equipment was destroyed by fire of unknown origin at 10:30 Monday night. The building was owned by the Santa Fe Railway company. Sigmund Fink was in the office of the packing house when the fire was discovered but was unable to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher. Fire trucks from Orange and Yorba Linda were called to assist the Fullerton department and other nearby buildings were saved, although some damage was done by the heat from the burning building and factory. It seems that there is a man down in Belleville, Texas who is dead bent on being in the mill business. He is Sam Zubicek and among other things he operates a grist mill, a hammermill, a saw mill, and a cotton gin. The one-armed paper hanger didn't have anything on Sam, if you ask me. Jim McCord of Lewisburg, Tennessee, will be the next governor of that state when he takes the oath of office in January. Besides being a newspaper man he has many other qualifications. He has been mayor of his home town for 13 terms and for 28 years a member of the Marshall county court. He is an auctioneer of note, therefore wears the title of "Colonel"; a fancy horse breeder, Sunday school teacher, and is rated as the best story teller in the state, his nearest potential competitor in this line, Judge R. A. Wilkerson of Pryor, Oklahoma, being no longer a resident of the great state of Tennessee. In earlier days he was a flour salesman, however he is not to be confused with another flour salesman from Texas who became governor and then U. S. senator from the Lone Star state, only to sell out his party and his people for a mess of porridge. Jim McCord is of the same soil that produces honest statesmen, a case at hand being the universally loved Cordell Hull. It would be far from punishment to me to go back to that beautiful land of rolling hills which was the ancestral home of my Cherokee forebears. (However, I'm not going.) Since all the Democrats have been branded as Communists, wouldn't it be a big joke if both parties dropped their old names and held the next election, in 1948, as the Communists vs. the Fascists? Name-calling could lead to something like that. A farm wouldn't seem like a farm without horses and mules, but it is easy to see that they are passing out of the picture of the future, as compared to the time when all farm power was horse-power. In fact there are many farms today that do not own a horse and the postwar development to quit even if he and the tractor haven't. As well as I like horses I am going to do my swivel chair farming with machinery from now on. Maybe you haven't noticed that the citrus industry in Orange county has made some strides in the last 25 years. As I remember it they were saying then, when many new groves were being planted, that the business would be overdone sure as the world and everybody in the orange business would go broke. That year, 1919, the five Anaheim packing houses shipped 1,450 cars of citrus fruit for which they received $2,300,000, which seemed like a lot of money to the citrus growers at that time. It would be interesting to know what Anaheim's citrus crop brought this year, but by way of contrast one single independent shipper, Frank Belmont's Granada Packing House, this year shipped over 1,500 cars of citrus fruit which brought $4,-160,000. He expects to beat that in 1945. Shippers have scraped the bottom of the bins, but this year's crop is exhausted and the market is still clamoring for oranges. Now that the CIO Political Action Committee is to be a permanent organization representing labor unions in politics, with Sidney Hillman as its manager, it is just as well that we learn something about it, since Hillman was painted as a foreign-born, dangerous and radical character during the recent election campaign. Orange county perhaps has as great a percentage of foreign-born residents as any section of the country, most of whom are respected as loyal citizens of the United States, so Mr. Hillman should at least be entitled to a hearing here. Since the election I have tried to find out something about Mr. Hillman, to satisfy my own curiosity. It appears that he is a native of Lithuania but came to America thirty-seven years ago and has been a naturalized citizen of this country for 32 years. He became a labor leader and is head of the Garment Workers' union. He is a banker and is chairman of the board of one New York bank and a director of another. His union made the largest contribution to the Thomas E. Dewey campaign fund in New York in 1937, which was cheerful equipment was destroyed by fire of unknown origin at 10:30 Monday night. The building was owned by the Santa Fe Railway company. Sigmund Fink was in the office of the packing house when the fire was discovered but was unable to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher. Fire trucks from Orange and Yorba Linda were called to assist the Fullerton department and other nearby buildings were saved, although some damage was done by the heat from the burning building and water. Damage estimated at $50,000 is believed to have been covered by insurance. Everybody reads The Gazette. Protection to Person Up 28 Percent Since Payments for protection to persons and property in the city of Anaheim totalled $77,148 for 1942-43, up 28 per cent from the $60,186 for 1940-41, the year before the U.S. entered the war, California Taxpayers' association stated today, making public its study of payments for protection in the 109 larger California cities. Data for 1942-43 are the latest available on a state-wide basis. The 109 cities include all over 5,000 population at the 1940 census. For the 109 cities studied, expenditures for protection to persons and property are up 14 per cent, when the $35,702,198 total for 1942-43 is compared with the $31,199,182 total for 1940-41. All but thirteen of the 109 larger cities showed increased payments for protection. The cities where payments went down were Pasadena, Fresno, Bakersfield, Santa Rosa, Fullerton, Chico, Corona, Tulare, Coronado, Santa Clara, Porterville, Grass Valley, and Coalinga. "Many communities have based their finances on increases in population and the tight labor market," the association said. "Flat pay increases have been granted in some places and the general practice has been to grant wartime pay bonuses." "Unless communities are ready with postwar plans to adjust salary and wage levels, when employees who are now on war leave are taken back, increases in local expenditures may be expected." "Parallel with plans for post-war spending must be hard-headed plans for post-war saving." A farm wouldn't seem like a farm without horses and mules, but it is easy to see that they are passing out of the picture of the future, as compared to the time when all farm power was horsepower. In fact there are many farms today that do not own a horse and the postwar development of technological farm equipment will practically eliminate the horse from his farm work drudgery. The horse is a noble animal and, next to the dog, is man's best friend, although some owners are mean enough to be unkind to their horses. There will always be plenty of fancy horses and others to do the odd jobs, but for the most part the labor will be done by machinery. And in that connection there are some lessons to be learned. Scientific machinery, in theory, is supposed to be a labor-saving proposition and not to allow the man with the most machines to become a monopolist. The drudgery of farm work, especially, can be overcome with machinery, if the farmer will use his machines to that end, rather than to out-do somebody else. I have known farmers who bought tractors, who found out they could do the work they had been doing with horses in one-fourth the time, to become so greedy they wanted to farm the whole outdoors. They rented or bought up all the land around them, crowding their neighbors out of the community, installed headlights on their tractors and worked themselves and their families night and day trying to get rich quick, and in most cases they went broke. That kind of a farmer should stay with his horses because the horses at least have sense enough to know when my own curiosity. It appears that he is a native of Lithuania but came to America thirty-seven years ago and has been a naturalized citizen of this country for 32 years. He became a labor leader and is head of the Garment Workers' union. He is a banker and is chairman of the board of one New York bank and a director of another. His union made the largest contribution to the Thomas E. Dewey campaign fund in New York in 1937, which was cheerfully received and appreciated in proportion. During the recent election campaign he supported Mr. Roosevelt and the Democratic party. There has been quite a bit of effort to make politics out of the withdrawal of General Stilwell from China at Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek's request, in the face of which the administration has made only meager explanations. Perhaps if Madam Chiang Kai-Shek had not come to the United States for the purpose of divorcing Dictator Kai-Shek, the truth might not have come out for a long time. The fact seems to be that Mme. Kai-Shek broke with her husband for the same reason he broke with Gen. Stilwell, that is, because they both wanted him to fight the Japanese while Kai-Shek preferred to fight the Chinese "red" armies instead of fighting Japan. China is a country divided against itself and Gen. Stilwell got in bad with the Chinese dictator when he insisted that he fight Japan instead of diverting American guns and ammunition to fight the 8th and 4th Chinese armies, which supposedly have Communistic leanings. China, then, apparently is almost engaged in a civil war between the Communist and Fascist groups, supported by Russia and Britain. Optometrists Meet Monday Night Two Anaheim Men A meeting of the Orange County Association of Optometrists was held here Monday night at the office of Dr. C. O. Patterson following a banquet at the Parker House cafe. Principal business was the election of officers. Guest speaker was Paul Yarwood, executive secretary of the California State Association of Optometrists. Other guests were William McGee of Santa Ana, Pvt. (Dr.) S. Stearn of Santa Ana Army Redistribution Center, and V. L. Mann, Jr., of Los Angeles. Dr. Stearns told of the work done at the eye clinic at the Air Base. Officers elected were Dr. Margaret Crawford of Costa Mesa, secretary-treasurer; Dr. Leon Axelrod of Laguna Beach, vice-president for education; Dr. C. O. Patterson of Anaheim, vice-president for public information; Dr. Homer Nelson, Anaheim, vice-president for legislation; Dr. D. R. E. Waters of Santa Ana; vice-president for vigilance; Dr. Henry GET MARRIAGE LICENSE Louis Espinoza and Josephine Elias, both of Anaheim, were issued a marriage license at the court house in Santa Ana the first part of the week. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1944 Herton Packing House Destroyed Fire Monday Atrus packing house at 113 Palnut street, Fullerton, has the California Fruit packing house, operated byamin Fink and his son, Fink, together with all that was destroyed by fire on origin at 10:30 Mont. The building was owned Santa Fe Railway company. And Fink was in the office locking house when the fire covered but was unable to quish the flames with a guisher. Fire trucks from and Yorba Linda were assist the Fullerton de- and other nearby builde saved, although some was done by the heat from Veterans' Home Building Meeting Here Friday Night An educational meeting for all persons interested in home buildi-ging, home buying, and home financ ing under the recently adopt-ed GI Bill of Rights, is to be held tomorrow, Friday, night at 7:30 at the high school study hall, it was announced by Wm. T. Wallop, president of the Orange County Building and Loan League. Speaker of the evening will be Harland Keller of Washington, D.C., who will explain how the bill to provide homes for veterans of World War II will operate. Keller is assistant governor of the Federal Home Loan Bank system in Washington and will bring much first hand information of interest to realtors, architects, Joint Outfall Sewer Board Meets Tonite To Consider Newport Beach’s Proposal A meeting of the Joint Outfall Sewer board is scheduled for tonight, Thursday, with the principal item of business being consideration of the application of Newport Beach to become a unit owner in the Marine section of the disposal system. At the present time Newport's use of the Marine section of the plant for disposal of its sewage effluent from its own sewage treatment plant, is on a flat monthly rental basis, the agreement subject to cancellation upon six months notice by Newport Beach, or two years notice by the contracting cities owning the unit shares in the system. Representatives on the Joint Outfall Sewer board are, Robert H. Boney, Anaheim; Asa Hoffman, Santa Ana; Grover J. Walters, greatest asset from the standpoint of attracting tourists and visitors. From a population and marine industrial standpoint, as well as that of recreation, the Newport area's future development is of vital importance to the balance of the county. If Sana Ana persists in refusing Newport's membership in the Outfall Sewer system the harbor area may be faced with the alternative of installing a separate Marine sewage line, in order to protect itself in the security of a permanent outlet for its sewage effluent. Since the present Joint Outfall Marine section is adequate, it is pointed out, it would be a short-sighted move on the part of Santa Ana to force the installation of another sewer disposal line into the ocean which would dermail Section to Persons, Property Cost 83 Percent Since Year of 1940-41 Motorists Urged To Renew Drivers' Licenses Now Motorists of Orange county with drivers licenses expiring in January or February, 1945, today are urged by the Department of Motor Vehicles to renew them now in order to avoid delays during the annual registration renewal season beginning January 2nd. The law authorizes such renewals 90 days in advance of expiration dates. There is no charge for renewals: Director Gordon H. Garland explained that the present manpower shortage in the Department makes it necessary for many of the drivers license examiners to assist in the registration renewal work during January. He asked all drivers to look at their licenses and see when they expire. Elks Memorial Service Sunday Attracts Crowd Perhaps the largest audience ever to attend the annual Memorial service for departed Elks were present last Sunday afternoon when the event was held in the lodge room of the Anaheim Elks clubhouse. The service was open to the public. The memorial address was delivered by Dr. James Whitcomb Brougher, Jr., pastor of the First Baptist church of Glendale. He paid tribute to the Order of Elks for its many philanthropic and humanitarian activities, as well. If Sana Ana persists in refusing Newport's membership in the Outfall Sewer system the harbor area may be faced with the alternative of installing a separate Marine sewage line, in order to protect itself in the security of a permanent outlet for its sewage effluent. Since the present Joint Outfall Marine section is adequate, it is pointed out, it would be a short-sighted move on the part of Santa Ana to force the installation of another sewer disposal line into the ocean, which at best would despoil a certain amount of additional beach frontage. From the standpoint of trade area, the Newport Harbor district with is rapidly growing population, is Santa Ana's greatest potential business customer. Whether Santa Ana residents generally concur in their city council's attitude toward Newport Beach is doubtful, and it may be that the business interests of that city will be represented at the meeting tonight to investigate the political angle held by the council. While the proposition offers possibilities of developing into a community squabble, it is still hoped by the other member cities in the Joint Outfall project that Santa Ana may relax its attitude and allow Newport Beach to become a unit-member in the plant. Col. S. H. Finley, County Pioneer, Passes Monday Col. S. H. Finley, colorful Pioneer resident of Santa Ana, passed away Monday at the Santa Ana Community hospital after an illness of several months. Col. Finley was 81 years of age and had been a resident of California for 74 years, the past 66 years of which he lived in Santa Ana. He was an engineer of note and was one of the organizers of the Metropolitan Water District and was the district's first secretary. He was active through the years in all civic work and was a member of the Rotary club and the Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Smith and Tuthill chapel with interment in Fairhaven cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ida H. Finley; four sons, Dr. Malcalm H. Finley of San Francisco; Dr. Knox H. Finley of Portland, Ore., Lieut. Wendell W. Finley in the Navy at Los Angeles and Sgt. Phoebe A. Finley in the Army at Body reads The Gazette. Metrists Meet Day Night Anaheim Men ing of the Orange County of Optometrists was Monday night at the Dr. C. O. Patterson folbanquet at the Parker E. Principal business was an officer. Speaker was Paul Yarcutive secretary of the State Association of Op-Other guests were Willee of Santa Ana, Pvt. Stearn of Santa Ana distribution Center, and Jan. Jr., of Los Angeles. Is told of the work done clinic at the Air Base elected were Dr. Marwford of Costa Mesa,reasurer; Dr. Leon Axaguna Beach, vice-presidency; Dr. C. O. Pat-Anaheim, vice-president public information; Dr. Nelson, Anaheim, vice-for legislation; Dr. D. R. of Santa Ana; vice-president vigilance; Dr. Henry METRISTS MEET DAY NIGHT ANAHEIM MEN ing of the Orange County of Optometrists was Monday night at the Dr. C. O. Patterson folbanquet at the Parker E. Principal business was an officer. Speaker was Paul Yarcutive secretary of the State Association of Op-Other guests were Willee of Santa Ana, Pvt. Stearn of Santa Ana distribution Center, and Jan. Jr., of Los Angeles. Is told of the work done clinic at the Air Base elected were Dr. Marwford of Costa Mesa,reasurer; Dr. Leon Axaguna Beach, vice-presidency; Dr. C. O. Pat-Anaheim, vice-president public information; Dr. Nelson, Anaheim, vice-for legislation; Dr. D. R. of Santa Ana; vice-president vigilance; Dr. Henry NOTED LUTHERAN VISITS PASTOR AT ORANGE Dr. Walter Maier, noted for his radio broadcast "the Lutheran Hour," and Dr. E. R. Bertermann, director of Lutheran Hour, while on a western tour from their headquarters in St. Louis, were visitors over the past week end at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Gesch of St. John's Lutheran church in Orange. They left for New York this week and Dr. Maier will broadcast the Lutheran Hour from that city this Sunday. Last Sunday's program was broadcast from Los Angeles. The memorial address was delivered by Dr. James Whitcomb Brougher, Jr., pastor of the First Baptist church of Glendale. He paid tribute to the Order of Elks for its many philanthropic and humanitarian activities, as well as to the departed members of the local lodge. Officers of the lodge conducted the usual ritualistic services with Exalted Ruler Stephen F. Gallagher presiding over the ceremony. Mrs. Harry Fackiner and her daughter, Mrs. Donald Rees, sang "My Faith Looks Up To Thee," by Franz Lachner, and William Fackiner sang "The Lord's Prayer," by Malotte. Concluding the program Mrs. Fackiner and her son and daughter sang "Now the Day Is Over." Miss Katherine Stewart played the piano accompaniments for the vocalists. At the conclusion of the impressive ceremonies and program Chaplain Leavitt Ford dismissed the gathering. ROTARIANS PLAN LADIES DAY PARTY For December 18 Rotary club members are busy with plans for their annual Ladies' Day meeting which will be held December 18, it was announced at Monday's regular noon lunch-eon by President George Hedstrom. This occasion is a highlight of the club's social activities and a special program will be arranged. This week's guest speaker was Walter David, lecturer, author and traveler who addressed the club on "Abraham Lincoln and Will Rogers." The speaker compared the characteristics that each had in common, including a sense of humor which they used in many cases to get over their story with a story. In spite of their national prominence both men maintained the common touch that endeared them to people of all walks of life. Paul Jungkeit was program chairman for the day and a special feature was a recorded speech by International Rotary President Richard H. Wells of Pocatello, Idaho. He was active through the years in all civic work and was a member of the Rotary club and the Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Smith and Tuthill chapel with interment in Fairhaven cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ida H. Finley; four sons, Dr. Malcalm H. Finley of San Francisco; Dr. Knox H. Finley of Portland, Ore., Lieut. Wendell W. Finley in the Navy at Los Angeles and Sgt. Rhodes A. Finley, in the Army at Kingman, Ariz., and two sisters, Mrs. Emma MacBride of Los Angeles and Miss Lula Finley of Santa Ana. ROTARIANS PLAN LADIES DAY PARTY For December 18 Rotary club members are busy with plans for their annual Ladies' Day meeting which will be held December 18, it was announced at Monday's regular noon lunch-eon by President George Hedstrom. This occasion is a highlight of the club's social activities and a special program will be arranged. This week's guest speaker was Walter David, lecturer, author and traveler who addressed the club on "Abraham Lincoln and Will Rogers." The speaker compared the characteristics that each had in common, including a sense of humor which they used in many cases to get over their story with a story. In spite of their national prominence both men maintained the common touch that endeared them to people of all walks of life. Paul Jungkeit was program chairman for the day and a special feature was a recorded speech by International Rotary President Richard H. Wells of Pocatello, Idaho. METRISTS MEET DAY NIGHT ANAHEIM MEN ing of the Orange Countion of Optometrists was Monday night at the Dr. C. O. Patterson folbanquet at the Parker E. Principal business was an officer. Speaker was Paul Yarcutive secretary of the State Association of Op-Other guests were Willee of Santa Ana, Pvt. Stearn of Santa Ana distribution Center, and Jan. Jr., of Los Angeles. Is told of the work done clinic at the Air Base elected were Dr. Marwford of Costa Mesa,reasurer; Dr. Leon Axaguna Beach, vice-presidency; Dr. C. O. Pat-Anaheim, vice-president public information; Dr. Nelson, Anaheim, vice-for legislation; Dr. D. R. of Santa Ana; vice-president vigilance; Dr. Henry MIRIAGE LICENSE Jospinoza and Josephine n of Anaheim, were ismarriage license at the dee in Santa Ana the first week. In Gazette, since 1870. C. of C. Survey Shows Business Good; Farm Income up; Slight Wage Increase League of Cities To Meet Thursday At Fullerton A meeting of the Orange County League of Cities is to be held next Thursday, December 14, at the Fullerton city hall, at 6:45 p.m., with Col. W. E. Evans of Yorba Linda as the principal speaker. Subject of his talk will be "The Future Development of Orange County." Col. Evans is head of the Economy Housing Corporation which recently built 22 new homes in Anaheim and his company has handled several large construction projects in the Long Beach area. In 1939 he represented the United States at the international planning and housing conference. Gross cash farm income in California from crops was 10.5 per cent higher for the first eight months of the current year as compared with last year, the report shows, and the income from livestock was up more than 9 per cent. Present indications for the 1944 season are that cash farm income in California for 1944, will approximate $1,670,000,000. Ana persists in refusing membership in the Outer system the harbor area faced with the alternative selling a separate Marine line, in order to protect the security of a permanent for its sewage effluent. The present Joint Outfall section is adequate, it is about, it would be a short move on the part of Santaforce the installation of answer disposal line into which at best would despoil an amount of additional contagion. The standpoint of trade the Newport Harbor district is rapidly growing population Santa Ana's greatest business customer. Whether a residents generally conceive city council's attitude Newport Beach is doubtful may be that the businesses of that city will be used at the meeting to investigate the political aid by the council. The proposition offers posed developing into a compuabble, it is still hoped other member cities in the outfall project that Santa relax its attitude and allow Beach to become a member in the plant. SLIGHT PRECIPITATION FALLS FRIDAY NIGHT A trace of rain fell during the night Friday, about .02 of an inch, bringing the total to 5.28 inches for the season to date, as against less than half an inch at this time last year. Pleasant days and cold nights have continued throughout the week. FARMERS MEET TO DISCUSS INCOME TAXES A meeting of farmers was held Wednesday afternoon at the Farm Bureau building, Orange, to discuss new income tax regulations. Arthur W. Schultis, specialist in farm management from the University of California was the speaker. When in need of job printing call the Anaheim Gazette, Phone 2206. "We'll be there in a minute." County Residents Owe $92.47 Per Capita For All Outstanding Bond Indebtedness Bonded debt of the county and other local governments in Orange county totalled $13,686.071 at June 30, 1943, an average of $92.47 per person, California Taxpayers' association stated today, making public its study of the latest data available on the combined debt of local governments in California counties. Total bonded debt in the county was made up of $120,000 for the county government, $8,271,368 for the cities in the county, $3,103,750 careful scrutiny as regards need for the project, ability to pay for it, and the best method of financing." Leave For Santa Cruz To Make Home Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ford Carr and three months old daughter Carollee, formerly of San Diego, left for Santa Cruz Friday to make their home while he is under assignment at the army rehabilita- Bonded debt of the county and other local governments in Orange county totalled $13,686,071 at June 30, 1943, an average of $92.47 per person, California Taxpayers' association stated today, making public its study of the latest data available on the combined debt of local governments in California counties. Total bonded debt in the county was made up of $120,000 for the county government, $8,271,368 for the cities in the county, $3,103,750 for the school districts, and $2,-190,953 for the special districts. The last figure may be incomplete, many special districts not reporting to any central agency. Metropolitan water district debt is included in the cities' figure. In all, California counties and other local governments had a total bonded debt of $862,567,662 at June 30, 1943. The counties owed $138,731,500; municipalities, $523,-726,155; school districts, $151,981,-630; and special districts, $48,128,-377. This averaged $110.66 per person. Only two counties, Alpine and Mono, reported no debt. State debt at June 30, 1943, amounted to $134,095,500, or $17.-20 per capita. Part of this has been provided for with amounts set aside by the 1943 Legislature. Federal gross debt was about $215,000,000,000 at the end of November, 1944. At June 30, 1943, it amounted to $136,696,090,330. California's share in 143 was $7,878,-250,000, an average of $1,011 per capita. Today it is aboout $1,400 per capita. "Increases in state and local government debt, though small in proportion to federal debt, will only add to what must be repaid," the association said. "Today, increases in bonded debt for postwar projects are being discussed in some communities. Such proposals should receive careful scrutiny as regards need for the project, ability to pay for it, and the best method of financing." Leave For Santa Cruz To Make Home Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ford Carr and three months old daughter Carollee, formerly of San Diego, left for Santa Cruz Friday to make their home while he is under assignment at the army rehabilitation hospital. Mr. Carr has just returned from New York where he attended a rehabilitation training school. Mrs. Carr and Carollee spent the past six weeks with Mrs. Carr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Sawtelle of Ball Road. CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION MEETING Regular meeting of the Crippled Children's Relief Association of Orange County, Inc. will be held on Friday, December 8, at 12 noon at the Henry Drive In Cafe, 101 Highway, south of Anaheim. Sgt. F. E. Ausburn Gets Honor Badge 15TH AAF IN ITALY—Sergeant Franklin E. Ashburn of Route 2, Anaheim, an armorer-gunner with a heavy bomb group, is now entitled to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge. At an impressive ceremony at its base somewhere in Italy, Maj. Gen. Nathan F. Twining, commanding general of the 15th Army Air Force, pinned the streamers of a Distinguished Unit on the standard of the 460th Bombardment Group for its "outstanding performance of duty in armed conflict with the enemy." The Gazette wants your personal news items. Please phone 2206.