anaheim-gazette 1944-12-21

Anaheim — "The City of Beautiful Parks" VOLUME LXXV A Legal Newspaper We Rise to Remark by JAKE PROCTOR In and About "The Orange Capitol of the World" (The statements or opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the policy or sentiments of this newspaper, or its publishers.) To the Readers of this Column; and everybody else: At this season of good cheer and glad tidings, which perhaps re-kindles a hope within every bosom that soon there will be nooses. did things the other towns didn't do. One of those things, usually, is to support, encourage and build strong newspapers. That means through the advertising support given the newspapers the town attracted business from a widening area, that as the individual business prospered the town grew and prospered. No newspaper can be In and About "The Orange Capitol of the World" To the Readers of this Column; and everybody else: At this season of good cheer and glad tidings, which perhaps re-kindles a hope within every bosom that soon there will be peace among the peoples of the world, may I simply say to you, and you, and you—Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Departing from the usual one-paragraph style of this column, may I further say: In spite of the terrific war that is now being waged among the so-called civilized peoples of the earth, is it not possible for us to cast out fear, hatred, greed, and secret personal ambitions to such an extent that peace and brotherly love may again pervade the inhabitants of the earth? Is it necessary that we should hate other human beings, even the Japs and the Germans? I cannot believe in the theory that there must be enemies, either personally or among nations and nationalities. The seeming hatred that we build up between ourselves and our so-called enemies must not actually be real. It must be an illusion of the carnal mind, which most of us prefer to deny. I don’t think we actually hate the Japs or the Germans, who for the moment are our material enemies; so out of the holocaust of war let us hope there will come a spirit of leavening among all the peoples of the world that may lead us into better and brighter years to come. As far as I’m concerned, any hatred that I may express toward any other people is a build-up that I cannot bring myself to actually feel. Maybe we should go back to the admonition: “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Now would be a good time for somebody to start advertising a cure for the cigarette habit. It might not cure the habit but it would help cure the “shortage.” What has become of Thomas E. Dewey, recent candidate for the presidency? The day after the election President Roosevelt, the “tired old man,” went back to Washington and went to work. Mr. Dewey went to Florida for a much needed rest. That was the vanishing point and people are beginning did things the other towns didn’t do. One of those things, usually, is to support, encourage and build strong newspapers. That means through the advertising support given the newspapers the town attracted business from a widening area, that as the individual business prospered the town grew and prospered. No newspaper can be better than its town, and incidentally, no town can be better than the newspaper it keeps. Santa Ana’s growth, influence and prosperity is reflected in the stability of its newspapers. The Santa Ana Register, for instance, is the best small city daily I have seen anywhere, and the reason it is is because it has the support of the business people of Santa Ana, and they in turn prosper because of their consistence and liberal advertising. So, personally I am proud of Santa Ana as the county seat and perhaps the nucleus of a great residential and industrial area. I can visualize a solid city built here extending from Fullerton on the north, including Anaheim and Orange, taking in Santa Ana and Tustin, and sorawling toward the coast to take in Costa Mesa and the Newport-Balboa district. This will be a “little Los Angeles,” and there is no occasion for jealousy among the several towns that will be enveloped in this growth. It behooves them, on the other hand, to cooperate and work hand in hand toward a goal. They should collectively hitch their wagon to a star and work together irrespective of corporate boundaries. There is a community of interest involved which is too big and too important to allow petty bickerings to cast any haze over the vision of the leadership that must be developed if the dream is to become a reality. Now is the time to cast out the mote from the community eye that the vision may be clear, the determination resolute, and the motive united. Now is the time to visualize, plan, and then execute. I guess I’ve read enough proofs, if pasted end to end to wrap several times around the world, including all manner of technical copy that had to be letter perfect. But when it comes to reading proof on this little column it appears to be a mechanical and human impossibility to get it to press without a few errors. The best linotype operators will make more errors setting the type for this column of “errors” than in FIRE DAMAGES HOME The residence of O. H. A. of North Street, near Arcadia damaged by fire of unknown origin last Thursday. Damage estimated at $500 for theft and $400 for furnishings. Anaheim Ministerial Favor Return on Jap Residents “The Anaheim Ministerial heartily commends the just courageous action of our government in permitting deserving anese to establish residences their own choosing throughout country. “We observe with gratitude sympathetic Christian attitude various State, County and Officials relative to this matter. “We appeal to all fair Americans to accept this act proper and necessary to theican way of life and to every courtesy to the families choose to make their homes a community.”—Submitted by Stanley Frederick George. No Rotary Meet Until January 8th Due to the fact that next day will be Christmas day Rotary club meeting will be that day, the next meeting Monday, January 8, it was nounced at this week's meet which was the annual Christmas ladies' day party. Each lady was presented a compact and a corsage of hers and the Rotarians exchanged gifts, mostly of a frivolous nature. President George Hedstrum sided and Jerry Patton was gram chairman for the day. His attainment was by Frederick Bowers, composer of several lar songs. License Renewal Starts January 2nd Procedure Given Latest word reaching the mobile Club of Southern California from the State Department Motor Vehicles indicates that cense renewal period will be on schedule, Tuesday, January Closing date for registrar however, has been extended What has become of Thomas E. Dewey, recent candidate for the presidency? The day after the election President Roosevelt, the "tired old man," went back to Washington and went to work. Mr. Dewey went to Florida for a much needed rest. That was the vanishing point and people are beginning to wonder whether he is still resting in Florida, or whether he has returned to his "dude" ranch in the north to hibernate for the winter. Maybe he went on over to the Bahamas to play around with the Prince of Wales, since the two have something in common. I don't know of any better luck anybody could have right now than to not be the king of England or president of the United States. I think those two boys ought to be congratulated. It is customary and quite proper for the residents of a state to be proud of their state capitol and for the residents of a county to be proud of their county seat. That is an instinct that has always prevailed in rural America, to look with favor and confidence upon the seat of local government, and it is good. Accordingly most residents of Orange county are proud of its first city and county seat, Santa Ana. By virtue of its being here first and with all the chance for a "head start" Anaheim probably should have and could have been the county seat, but I wasn't here then so I don't know why the distinction went to Santa Ana. But I have seen instances where one neighbor town went ahead of other surrounding towns and in most cases it's because the people of that town got together and I guess I've read enough proofs, if pasted end to end to wrap several times around the world, including all manner of technical copy that had to be letter perfect. But when it comes to reading proof on this little column it appears to be a mechanical and human impossibility to get it to press without a few errors. The best linetype operators will make more errors setting the type for this column of "errors" than in all the balance of the paper; why, I don't know, unless maybe even the linetype operator can't make sense out of it. Last week, for instance, I referred to an incident that occurred during the Roosevelt administration in "1930," which obviously should have read 1940. Maybe I wrote it that way or maybe the linetype operator set it wrong, in which case the error should have been caught in the proofreading, but wasn't. The mistakes you fail to correct in the proofreading glare at you like a house afire after the paper is printed. Probably it's easy for you to see the mistakes you make in your everyday business too, after it's too late. As if planned by a Divine Providence to rebuke the Japs for their cowardly sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, a severe earthquake struck Japan on the third anniversary of their infamous stab in the back of the nation which had heretofore befriended them. In addition to the terror of a severe earthquake, America's big B-29 bombers rained death and destruction on that unholy land and its people as another retaliation for the murder and destruction they visited upon Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. In former times when Japan was struck by an (Continued on page 2) License Renewal Starts January 2nd Procedure Given Latest word reaching the mobile Club of Southern California from the State Department Motor Vehicles indicates that cense renewal period will begin on schedule, Tuesday, January 2nd. Closing date for registration however, has been extended day. Motorists are reminded that State imposes penalties late registration. The 1944 certificate of registration of the automobile will be as the application for renewal there has been a change of address during the year, the new ad should be printed in above-the-one, with the zone number added. The fee will be identical to the 1944 fee, and this amends in the lower, left-hand corner of the present certificate. Institution payments may be made at district offices of the Department of Motor Vehicles with Automobile Club's 50 South California offices handling matters for its members. If the car has been sold during the year, the present owner will bring the pink slip for the car well as the white certificate registration. The renewal procedure will then remain the same. After fees are paid, motor will receive a temporary certificate and a new license plate permanent certificate will be mailed later from Sacramento. There will be only one plate per year, which is to be mounted on the rear bumper. The colors black numerals on a white background. California's navel orange is expected to be twelve per less than last year. WEST ORANGE FARM CENTER MEETS TUESDAY Tuesday night's meeting of the West Orange Farm Center, held at the Woman's clubhouse in Orange, was featured by a turkey dinner served at seven o'clock. George Juenke, chairman, introduced the program which consisted of a Christmas address by Rev. Jay Davenport, Latin American missionary now on furlough, harp numbers by Miss Dorothy Klammer and community singing led by Theodore Hopman. Reports of the recent state convention at Sacramento were given. FIRE DAMAGES HOME The residence of O. H. Anderson of North Street, near Arcadia, was damaged by fire of unknown origin last Thursday. Damage was estimated at $500 for the house and $400 for furnishings. Anaheim Ministers Christmas Finds 'Orange Capital of the World' Short of Oranges; Prices Good Frankly, the "Orange Capitol of the World," along with all the rest of the orange producing sections of California, this year finds it necessary to apologize, with fingers crossed, because there isn't enough oranges to go around. Of course the principal reason is that the armed forces have had first priority on the luscious citrus crops, which is as everybody would have it, and that is the main reason that many a Christmas stockings in the millions of homes will be filled with other things besides cranges. Naturally that is a little embarrassing to California since the nation, and the world for that matter, has learned to look to the "sunkist" coastal slopes of the Golden State for the cheer that only golden ripe oranges can bring at Christmas time. But it can't be helped this time and prices are bringing ceiling prices, although the carloadings are hundreds under last year. The southern California crop, which includes Orange county and the entire Pomona Valley and surrounding area, is from two to three weeks late in maturing. Which means the Central and Northern corp will have to suffice for the holiday trade, and, also, that an open market will confront the southern crop when it is ready for marketing. This in turn means stable prices. Usual winter colds and influenza, for which oranges and lemons are a natural repellant, have probably influenced the increased demand for this fruit. Lemons are in the pick again now and prices are higher than at any previous time and as usual, both in the case of oranges and lemons. FIRE DAMAGES HOME The residence of O. H. Anderson of North Street, near Arcadia, was damaged by fire of unknown origin last Thursday. Damage was estimated at $500 for the house and $400 for furnishings. Anaheim Ministers Favor Return of Map Residents "The Anaheim Ministerial Union heartily commends the just and courageous action of our government in permitting deserving Japanese to establish residence of their own choosing throughout our country." "We observe with gratitude the sympathetic Christian attitude of various State, County and City officials relative to this matter." "We appeal to all fair minded Americans to accept this action as proper and necessary to the American way of life and to extend every courtesy to the families that choose to make their homes in our community."—Submitted by Rev. Stanley Frederick George. No Rotary Meeting Until January 8th Due to the fact that next Monday will be Christmas day no rotary club meeting will be held at day, the next meeting being Monday, January 8, it was announced at this week's meeting which was the annual Christmas dales' day party. Each lady was presented with compact and a corsage of flowers and the Rotarians exchanged gifts, mostly of a frivolous nature. President George Hedstrum predeed and Jerry Patton was pro-m chairman for the day. Entertainment was by Frederick V.owers, composer of several pop-songs. License Renewal Starts January 2; Procedure Given Latest word reaching the Automobile Club of Southern California from the State Department of Motor Vehicles indicates that lease renewal period will begin schedule, Tuesday, January 2. Closing date for registration, however, has been extended one crop, which is as everybody would have it, and that is the main reason that many a Christmas stockings in the millions of homes will be filled with other things besides cranges. Naturally that is a little embarrassing to California since the nation, and the world for that matter, has learned to look to the "sunkist" coastal slopes of the Golden State for the cheer that only golden ripe oranges can bring at Christmas time. But it can't be helped this time, and no one will object, because the oranges have gone to every spot in the world where there is an American service man or woman on duty with the armed forces. But coming back to the factual status of the local situation as far as the orange business is concerned, residents are interested in the fact that the Central California crop, estimated at only 15,-000 cars, is about two weeks late, and practically all of the first picking has gone to the army. Local markets are taking the balance so there has been practically no shipments of early California oranges to the eastern market centers. This has given Florida oranges a break and in spite of the heavy damage that section recently suffered from a hurricane, heavy shipments are going to the eastern seaboard district and are selling at $4.55 a box, which is still under their ceiling. What few oranges are being shipped from the California dis- Kiwanis Speaker Tells 87-Year-Old Story to Kiwanians When Horatio F. Stoll, former editor of "Wines and Grapes," and reputedly an authority on the subject, appeared as the principal speaker at Tuesday's noon luncheon of the Kiwanis club, he probably didn't know that the ground he was standing on was the oldest wine grape vineyard in Southern California, or that Anaheim, oldest settlement in this district outside of Los Angeles, is the Mother Colony of all grape production in this entire area. However, as a guest speaker he did enlighten some of the newcomers about grapes and wine making, and the fact that California produces on a half-million acres 90 percent of the grapes and wine produced in the nation today. As the speaker probably did not know, a group of grape growers, mostly of German descent, came Northern corp will have to suffice for the holiday trade, and also, that an open market will confront the southern crop when it is ready for marketing. This in turn means stable prices. Usual winter colds and influenza, for which oranges and lemons are a natural repellant, have probably influenced the increased demand for this fruit. Lemons are in the pick again now and prices are higher than at any previous time and as usual, both in the case of oranges and lemons, the larger sizes and better grades are selling away ahead of the smaller varieties. This is an object lesson to growers to continue to strive for quality for best returns from their groves. In the meantime if Anaheim and Orange county is confronted with almost an "orangeless" Christmas, there is consolation in the fact the armed forces are being supplied first, and that possibly some other parts of the nation where the fragrance of the orange blossoms are not in the air, may be receiving an occasional box of the coveted fruit —California oranges. No intimation has been as to who the successors to the three members of the who have served long and fully in the selective service fice. If you own a business in heim you can't afford to advertise in The Gazette. ELKS WELCOME AMERICA'S NUMBER ONE WAR MOTION Mrs. Leo F. Van Coutren of St. Louis, Mo., designated by the Motion Commemorative League as "America's Number One War Mother" is comed at B. P. O. Elks Fraternal Center in New York City, while on S.W.A.R.Bond Tour. She is the mother of three girls and nine boys—all in Armed Forces of the United States. Photograph shows left to right. St. Louis Mother of Twelve Honored and 'No. One War Mother'; Makes Bond To New York — (Special) — Although the Mother's Commemorative League voted her "America's Number One War Mother" on Mother's Day last, Mrs. Leo F. Van Coutren of St. Louis, Mo., says: "I don't want to be known as the Outstanding this, or the Most Distinguished that, or even the Number One anything. I prefer to be known merely as the Mother of Twelve Courageous American Children." Interviewed at the Elks Fraternal Center in New York City, where she is lending her services to the promotion of the Sixth War Loan, Mrs. Van Coutren pointed with pride to the attractive service pin on her lapel, bearing twelve stars, and said: "This pin was presented to me by some of my friends who share with me the pride of knowing that all twelve of my children are serving in the armed forces of our country. It would please me even more if I knew that all the people of America were supporting my boys and girls by supporting the current War Bond Drive." Mrs. Van Coutren was accustomed by her oldest daughter Helen, of the Women's Army Corps, and Chief Petty Officer Vincent, her son, who is on a long after a tour of duty in Pacific with the United States Navy. Two other daughters are members of the WAC: Adrienne presently serving with the Army in Italy, and Rita now stationed Washington, D. C. Leo, the old boy, is PM1/c in the Merce Marine; Paul, Cyril, Joseph, J. and Victor are serving in the S. Navy; James is a corporal in Army of the U.S., now fighting Leyte. James R. Nicholson, Chairman of the Elks War Commission, welcomed Mrs. Van Coutren on behalf of the 650,000 members of the riotic Order, congratulated upon the outstanding service her family, and expressed pride in the knowledge that four of their sons were members of the B.P.O. Draft Board To Serve Until New Board Appointed Anaheim's selective service board, composed of Chairman Leo J. Sheridan, Ray Van Wagoner and Harry B. Pearson, all of whom resigned as a body last week, are still functioning and will continue to do so until their successors are appointed, it was announced by Chairman Sheridan this morning. Resignation of the board which has served harmoniously up to this time was made direct to State Director of Selective Service J. H. Leitch of Sacramento and no reason has been given out for local publication. With a contingent of selectees due to leave Anaheim tomorrow, Friday morning, the board consented to remain on duty and serve until they were relieved. Anaheim Over-Subscribes War Bond Quota in 6th Loan Drive; 'Army' Praised Large Attendance At League Of Cities Meeting Representatives from all Orange county towns, numbering about 125, were present last Thursday night at the regular meeting of the League of Cities held at the Fullerton city hall auditorium. President LeRoy Strang, mayor of San Clemente, served as toastmaster during the turkey dinner and as chairman of the business meeting that followed. Musical selections were rendered during the dinner hour by Arthur Tynan, violinist, accompanied at the piano by Gordon Anaheim maintained its traditional record for meeting every war emergency ahead of schedule when on Saturday bond sales in the Sixth War Loan drive had soared to almost a quarter million dollars above the quota before time for the deadline had arrived. Chairman Paul H. Demaree was well pleased with the job his workers carried to a successful conclusion and especially praised the Third Army, the retail division commanded by Lee Fabian, which accounted for sales totaling over 300 percent of the quota set for that division. Although the quota of $1,200,000 was considerably less than Anaheim's allotment in the Fifth War Loan drive, the amount was well oversubscribed before all reports were turned in. Resignation of the board which has served harmoniously up to this time was made direct to State Director of Selective Service J. H. Leitch of Sacramento and no reason has been given out for local publication. With a contingent of selectees due to leave Anaheim tomorrow, Friday morning, the board consented to remain on duty and serve until they were relieved. The group of selectees to leave tomorrow was increased from 44 to 64 at the last minute, as all quotas have been raised during the last few days since the German offensive has become a threat to early ending of hostilities on the European continent. No intimation has been given to who the successors will be to the three members of the board who have served long and faithfully in the selective service office. If you own a business in Anaheim you can't afford not to advertise in The Gazette. NUMBER ONE WAR MOTHER Musical selections were rendered during the dinner hour by Arthur Tynan, violinist, accompanied at the piano by Gordon McClure. Both are Fullerton business men and accomplished musicians. Anaheim was represented at the meeting by Councilman Robt. H. Boney, Millard Parks of the city engineer's office, and Ross Lee Laird, secretary of the chamber of commerce. Guest speaker was Col. William 'H. Evans of Yorba Linda, builder and realty developer of note and chairman of the Los Angeles World Fair board. The speaker referred to the smaller towns and stated that in his belief, the day of the small city is just beginning to dawn. "With the general trend toward decentralisation of industries, which also means population, and the possibility that a majority of the returning war veterans will prefer to locate in the smaller towns, a great day of development appears to be ahead for communities such as Orange county," he said. Speaking at length on the subject of the proposed World's Fair to be held in Los Angeles after the war, Col. Evans outlined some of the plans for the big exposition which will be designed to eclipse any former effort along that line, even including the recent San Francisco and New York expositions. Theme of the fair, when it is held, will be "Victory, Peace and Progress," with the idea of good will among the nations of the world, to promote lasting peace and prosperity for all. Census Advisory Committee to Be Named This Week Farm census enumerators are wanted in each community in Orange county to complete the federal farm census of 1945 before March 15, according to plans set forth by the Census Bureau. The local Extension Service has been well pleased with the job his workers carried to a successful conclusion and especially praised the Third Army, the retail division commanded by Lee Fabian, which accounted for sales totaling over 300 percent of the quota set for that division. Although the quota of $1,200,000 was considerably less than Anaheim's allotment in the Fifth War Loan drive, the amount was well oversubscribed before all reports were turned in. Splendid cooperation was given, Mr. Demaree said, by all individual bond workers as well as many organizations including the American Legion. While it has already been announced that there will be a 7th War Loan drive Anaheim will conclude the holiday season with the satisfaction of having successfully carried out another war assignment. Robert H. Moulton, War Bond Treasurer for Southern California, issued the following statement when it became assured that the Sixth Loan drive would be successfully concluded: "It's not too late for Southern California to top the nation in Sixth War Loan purchases." Robert H. Moulton, chairman of the Treasury War Finance Committee for this area, issued this statement coincident with the announcement that Southern California had gone over the top with a total of $466,080,000, or three per cent above the over-all quota. "If every income-earner who can possibly do so will buy an extra War Bond before Dec. 30, we have a good chance for first place in the national drive," Moulton said. So far, heaviest total of Bond purchases has been by corporations, but the special issues in which they placed the bulk of their surplus funds were taken off the market Dec. 16. "The corporations are far above their quota," Moulton said. "Now it's up to Mr. and Mrs. John Citizen to really dig deep in order to go over the top with our individual quota. "We not only should make this quota but we should exceed it by the widest possible margin—and we can do it if every person will resolve to do his utmost in backing up our men who today are locked in battle with the enemy. "We must keep in mind, too, that our quota probably would be considerably larger than it is had it not been set when Germany appeared on the verge of collapse." Census Advisory Committee to Be Named This Week Farm census enumerators are wanted in each community in Orange county to complete the federal farm census of 1945 before March 15, according to plans set forth by the Census Bureau. The local Extension Service has been requested to assist in the recruitment of enumerators in each community, according to Farm Advisor H. E. Wahlberg. A good rate of pay is offered enumerators, which should appeal to persons who desire a short time job and have an automobile to canvass the farm owners and operators in their districts. Availability certificates and gasoline allotments will be provided all enumerators. Applicants are asked to contact the Farm Labor Office of the Agricultural Extension Service this week at 1622 N. Main St., Santa Ana, or telephone Santa Ana 6473. A training school for the Orange county enumerators will be held during the last week of December, according to Roy Sebring, Assistant Census supervisor. The time and place will be announced as soon as the required number of enumerators is procured. A census advisory committee for Orange county will be appointed this week by the Agricultural Extension Service to review the completeness and accuracy of preliminary census totals in sample areas of the county. This is an innovation inaugurated by the Census Bureau this year to improve the accuracy of the survey. Despite the recent hurricane, Florida's orange shipments are expected to be greater than last year. "We not only should make this quota but we should exceed it by the widest possible margin—and we can do it if every person will resolve to do his utmost in backing up our men who today are locked in battle with the enemy. "We must keep in mind, too, that our quota probably would be considerably larger than it is had it not been set when Germany appeared on the verge of collapse." Lewis L. Yale, Local Businessman, Dies Very Suddenly Lewis L. Yale, owner and proprietor of the Valencia Barber Shop at 234 East Center street, Anaheim, died very suddenly in his business establishment Wednesday evening about six o'clock. He had not been in good health for a long time but he continued his work. Born in Washington 64 years ago, he had been a resident of Anaheim of twenty years. He will be missed by a host of friends. Left to mourn his passing are his widow, Emma May Yale of the home at 539 South Citron Street; one daughter, Mrs. Harlow Fryatt of Los Angeles; one brother, Olin Yale and one sister, Mrs. Robert Lovett, both of Washington. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, will officiate and interment will be made in the Inglewood cemetery. The "Black Panther," a mighty field artillery piece, weighs 34 tons when in firing position, the Ninth Service Command Ordnance officer announced today.