anaheim-gazette 1944-12-21

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.) Frank Belmont, Jr., Home on Leave One of the happy home-comings of the holiday season is taking place at the Frank Belmont home since the arrival last week of Frank Belmont, Jr., home on a 12-day leave from the U.S. Navy after almost a year of service in the Mediterranean area. He has seen service in the invasion sector but under Navy rules his experiences cannot be told until after the war. Frank, Jr., joined the Navy at 17, when he was still a senior in the Anaheim high school, because his older brother, Jerry, was already serving with Uncle Sam’s Sixty-four men are scheduled to leave from the local selective serve board on Friday morning to report for induction. As a parting gesture, the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, will provide refreshments of doughnuts and coffee and a short program. Jimmy Heffron will serve as master of ceremonies and the principal talk will be given by Grover Walters, prominent VFW member of Fullerton and head of the water and light department in that city. Susan Whippo, of the VFW Auxiliary, is chairman of the refreshment committee. PVT. CAMBURN MILLER LEAVES FOR CAMP HOAN Pvt. Camburn Miller, son of Geo. Miller of North Sabina Street, left Tuesday to assume his new duties at Camp Haan after spending the past several days here with relatives and friends on a short furlough enroute from Camp Maxey, Texas. His address is: Pvt. Camburn Miller, Bt. D, Gun Bn., 140th AAA, Camp Haan, Calif. Three years ago last Tuesday Camburn enlisted in the services and has been on foreign duty for twenty-three months of that time. ORANGE AVIATION MATE LOST ON LIPSCOMBE BAY Official word from the Navy Department lists Aviation Machinist's Mate LeRoy A. Grierson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grierson of Orange, as definitely among those lost when the big airplane carrier was sunk by a Jam submarine over a year ago. Of the ship's crew of officers and men only 260 were saved, one of the lucky number being Marshall Bebee, Jr., of Anaheim who has visited his family here since the tragic incident. Pfc. Geo.W.H. Missing in Acct Pfc. George W. Hunt of Glen E. Hunter of Seif., and a former resident city, is missing in action Nov. 1 according to a notification received by Mr. Hu Washington, D.C. on D.D. George entered the s March 15, 1945 and was seas about October 15, He is a graduate of the Union High School with about ten years ago quite active in the tenth of the local school. George was inducted atta Cruz recruiting station. Donald R. Rimpau Spends Leave H Donald R. Rimpau of Navy, who had spent 21 days on leave from his duties Saturday to return to his Bremerton, Washingtonited here with his parents Mrs. T.R.Rimpau of We way and other relatives heim. He has been in the more than two years months of this time w in overseas duty. He is e wear six stars for partici major battles in the Pa theater, being on duty o craft carrier. His present address is R.Rimpau, SK2/c, USS CVE 27, Fleet Post Off Francisco, Calif. Henry E. Davis Dies in Hospital Henry E. Davis, 74 years passed away early 7 morning at an Orange hos place at the Frank Belmont home since the arrival last week of Frank Belmont, Jr., home on a 12-day leave from the U.S. Navy after almost a year of service in the Mediterranean area. He has seen service in the invasion sector but under Navy rules his experiences cannot be told until after the war. Frank, Jr., joined the Navy at 17, when he was still a senior in the Anaheim high school, because his older brother, Jerry, was already serving with Uncle Sam's Navy. Incidentally, Jerry has been on duty in the Pacific while Frank, Jr., has served in the Atlantic and the two brothers have not seen each other for four years. There is a possibility that Jerry may also be able to come home on leave during the holidays, according to word received by the father Frank Belmont, operator of the Granada Packing House. If the two brothers are to see each other at home during this Christmas season, however, Jerry will have to get home before Christmas Eve, for Frank, Jr., is under orders to report for further sea duty on that day. ANAHEIM MILITARY POLICEMAN ON DUTY NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES Pvt. Frank Ramos Barrera, Combat Military Police, of 1042 Patt Street, Anaheim, Calif., formerly employed by the G. I. Barnes Construction company of San Diego, is a veteran of the Hollandia operation which cut off the entire Japanese 16th army and again advanced General Douglas MacArthur's forces several hundred miles nearer Tokyo. ANAHEIM MARINE GRADUATES IN N.Y. V. K. Rez, Rt. 1, Box 242B, Anaheim, has just graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., and received his license as third mate and will be commissioned an ensign in the United States Navy, Merchant Marine Reserve. The Academy is the largest unit of the U.S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps which trains officers for merchant vessels just as Annapolis and West Point produce officers for the Navy and Army. While an undergraduate, Rez served six months aboard a merchant ship transporting supplies and equipment to our fighting forces overseas. Please phone 2206 and give The Gazette your local, personal, and society items. Official word from the Navy Department lists Aviation Machinist's Mate LeRoy A. Grierson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grierson of Orange, as definitely among those lost when the big airplane carrier sunk by a Japan submarine over a year ago. Of the ship's crew of officers and men only 260 were saved, one of the lucky number being Marshall Bebee, Jr., of Anaheim who has visited his family here since the tragic incident. Anaheim Marine Bomber Gunner Cited for Valor Marine Tech. Sgt. Virgil S. Byrd, 20, of Anaheim, radio-gunner on a Marine dive bomber, has received a letter of commendation from Vice-Admiral J. H. Hoover, commander of a Pacific task force, for his participation in many flights over Jap-held atolls in the Marshall Islands area. He was previously awarded the Air Medal for shootig down two of 10 attacking Japanese planes during an air strike. Byrd's wife, Mary Lucille, lives at 148 West Center street. Henry E. Davis Dies in Hospice Henry E. Davis, 74 years passed away early morning at an Orange hospital an extended illness. His native of Illinois and had a resident of California for two years. He is survived by his wife R. Davis; three sons, San Diego, Robert of Canaan and William of Los Angeles one daughter, Mrs. MaIntosh of Garden Grove. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld Saturday morning at 10:30 Rev. Earl R. Berg, pastor Calvary Baptist church, vciate and entombment will Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. Phone your news items Gazette. Call 2206. Season's Greetings EPSTEIN'S APPAREL SHOP 110 W. CENTER ST. — ANAHEIM Corps which trains officers for merchant vessels just as Annapolis and West Point produce officers for the Navy and Army. While an undergraduate, Rez served six months aboard a merchant ship transporting supplies and equipment to our fighting forces overseas. Please phone 2206 and give The Gazette your local, personal, and society items. EPSTEIN'S APPAREL SHOP 110 W. CENTER ST. — ANAHEIM BEST WISHES for an American Christmas SEASON'S Greetings FLOWERS BY PAULA 116 W. CENTER - ANAHEIM Pfc. Geo.W.Hunter Missing in Action Pfc. George W. Hunter, brother of Glen E. Hunter of Soquel, Calif., and a former resident of this city, is missing in action since Nov. 1 according to a communication received by Mr. Hunter from Washington, D.C. on December 2. George entered the service on March 15, 1945 and was sent overseas about October 15, 1944. He is a graduate of the Anaheim Union High School with the class of about ten years ago. He was quite active in the tennis teams of the local school. George was inducted at the Santa Cruz recruiting station. Donald R. Rimpau Spends Leave Here Donald R. Rimpau of the U.S. Navy, who had spent 21 days here on leave from his duties, left last Saturday to return to his station at Bremerton, Washington. He visited here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Rimpau of West Broadway and other relatives in Anaheim. He has been in the Navy for more than two years and 11 months of this time was spent in overseas duty. He is entitled to wear six stars for participation in major battles in the Pacific war theater, being on duty on an aircraft carrier. His present address is Donald R. Rimpau, SK2/c, USS Suwanee, CVE 27, Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, Calif. Henry E. Davis Dies in Hospital Henry E. Davis, 74 years of age, passed away early Thursday morning at an Orange hospital af- ANAHEIM GAZETTE "Surprise Them With A Gift Of Food!" For A Merry Christmas Holiday Baking Needs - Flour, Nuts, Shortening, Dried Fruits - Do Your Baking Early! 32¢ 62¢ $139 These Christmas Suggestions will help you make your family Christmas Dinner a Real "WINNER" Step into our Year Round Garden Select Yours with Satisfaction Fresh Daily' ALPHA BETA Super SELF-SERVICE Produce Dept. Alpha Beta's SPECIAL OFFERS For Your Christmas Dinner Alpha Beta's SPECIAL OFFERS For Your Christmas Dinner LARGE UTAH CELERY 15¢ Stalk Extra Fancy LOCAL RHUBARB 5¢ Lb. Smooth No. 1 Baking Size SWEETS & YAMS 3 Lbs. 32¢ Idaho Jonathan APPLES 3 Lbs. 25¢ ½ Bushel $1.59 Large Sweet TANGERINES 2 Lbs. 23¢ Thick Meated Banana and Hubbard SOUASH TANGERINES 2 Lbs. 23¢ Thick Meated Banana and Hubbard SQUASH 5¢ Lb. Other Suggestions and Items We Will Have for Your Christmas Dinner Brussel Sprouts Parsnips Bean Sprouts Artichoke Water Cress Avocados Endive Tomatoes LARGE VARIETY OF CHRISTMAS NUTS MERRY CHRISTMAS! WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES Back the Attack! — BUY Thursday, December 21, 1944 LET'S THINK ABOUT Christmas Baking ALPHA BETA MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES Wish You All a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS Your Fondest Hopes and Wishes Come True This Christmas Season! CLOSED MONDAY CHRISTMAS DAY ALPHA BETA FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 & 23 Del Monte Food Products EARLY GARDEN PEAS NO. 2 CAN (No Pts.) 14¢ DROMEDARY GINGERBREAD MIX Double your money back if you don't say it's the best you ever ate. Reg. Pkg. 19¢ FOR TURKEY DRESSING RECIPE Include two NABISCO Shredded Wheat (three for larger Turkey) in your Turkey Dressing. You'll have a rich nut-like flavor and a fluffiness that cannot be obtained any other way. Large Package 12¢ "The Aristocrat of Crackers Hi Ho 1-Lb. Pkg. 19¢ HOLIDAY SPECIAL" OF COURSE IT'S GOOD...IT'S 3 PKGS. DURKEE'S MAYONNAISE Pint Jar 30¢ DROMEDARY Ginger bread Mix Double your money back if you don't say it's the best you ever ate. Reg. Pkg. 19¢ RECIPE Include two NABISCO Shredded Wheat (three for larger Turkey) in your Turkey Dressing. You'll have a rich nut-like flavor and a fluffiness that cannot be obtained any other way. Large Package 12¢ Crackers Hi Ho 1-Lb. Pkg. 19¢ HOLIDAY SPECIAL OF COURSE IT'S GOOD...IT'S Betty Crocker VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP INGREDIENTS 3 PKGS. 26¢ DURKEE'S MAYONNAISE Pint Jar 30¢ DIXIE FRY JUST DIP IT AND FRY IT Reg. Pkg. 14¢ MELBETTES CUBBISON'S Cello Pkg. 15¢ HEMET Ripe, Extra Large OLIVES PINT JAR 25¢ White POPCORN 17¢ Sperry's Pancake 28-Oz. FLOUR 19¢ Sperry's Wheat Hearts 22¢ Sperry's Drifted Snow Enriched FLOUR 10 Lbs.59¢ TROCO Lb. 23¢ Libby's TOMATO JUICE No. 2 Can 10¢ CLAPP'S BABY CEREAL Pkg. 14¢ MALT-O-MEAL For a Hot Breakfast Pkg. 22¢ STOKLEY'S TOMATOES Solid Pack No. 2½ Can 20¢ S&W APPLE JUICE CREAMY WHITE 32-Oz. Bottle 36¢ BEN-HUR Coffee BEN-HUR COFFEE 1 Pound Glass Jar 33c Red Label 1½ Lb. KARO SYRUP 16¢ Argo Gloss 12-Oz. STARCH 7¢ Salad Oil Pint MAZOLA 30¢ Libby's DEVILED HAM An All-Ham Spread No.¼ Tin 15¢ Real Oatmeal flavor and cooked in a jiffy! Albers QUICK OATS Lge. Pkg. 27¢ CALUMET BAKING POWDER 1-Lb. Can 19¢ Pain or Iodized Round Pkg. MORTON'S SALT 7¢ Lady's Choice GRAPE JAM 42¢ Matrinelli Quart Qts.24¢ Lady's Choice MUSTARD 10¢ NEW SHIPMENT! NIBLETS BRAND Real Diatmeal flavor and cooked in a jiffy! Albers QUICK OATS Lge. Pkg. 27¢ Try These for Breakfast! CLARA VAL 2-Lb. Pkg. PRUNES 31¢ CALUMET BAKING POWDER 1-Lb. Can 19¢ Pain or Iodized Round Pkg. MORTON'S SALT 7¢ Lady's Choice 2-Lb. GRAPE JAM 42¢ Matrinelli Quart CIDER Qts. 24¢ Lady's Choice 1-Lb. MUSTARD 10¢ NEW SHIPMENT! NIBLETS BRAND WHOLE KERNEL CORN Packed at the Fleeting Moment of Perfect Flavor 12-oz. Can 14¢ BIF FLY SPRAY Qts. 35¢ WINDEX FOR CLEANING GLASS 6-Oz. 14¢ 20-Oz. 30¢ BROOM RAINBOW M&M Light Weight 82¢ GIVE YOUR DOG A MERRY XMAS Fniskies 2-Lb. Pkg. 22¢ IVORY SOAP Med. 6c Large 3for29c Personal Ivory 2 for 9c DUZ Lge. Pkg. 23¢ LAUNDRY Lge. Bar P&G SOAP 5¢ Dash Reg. Size 26¢ OXYDOL Large Pkg. 23¢ BUY MORE THAN BEFORE!