anaheim-gazette 1945-01-11

Hero Of Peleliu 1—On D-Day at Peleliu, Second Lieutenant Carlton Rouh, 25, of Lindenwold, N. J., led his unit of Marines in an assault on a Jap-Infested cave. 2—As Rouh rushed forward, he was shot. His weapon fell from his arms. 3—Two of Rouh's men ran to drag him back, but the young lieutenant began to get up by himself. Just then, a grenade came flying them to the body as it bu his only ques THE OLD AND NEW IN AVIATION. "World Without Borders", Universal Pictures' film history of 40 years of air transportation shows the contrast between the Wright Brothers' first plane at Kitty Hawk in 1903 and Pan American World Airways' plane of tomorrow, which will carry 108 passengers. Prominent Gas Company Executive Passes Tuesday at Civic Club Meeting Fred G. Merker, district manager of the Orange county district state. He is survived by his Prominent Gas Company Executive Passes Tuesday at Civic Club Meeting Fred G. Merker, district manager of the Orange county district of the Southern Counties Gas Company of California with headstate. He is survived by his wife, Emily E. Merker, and two sons, Donald L. and Richard D. Merker, as well as a brother, Walter G. Merker. For the past several months, Mr. Merker had been absent from his office and returned to active duty on January 2nd. Huge Surgical Dressing Quota To be Filled Soon The casualty lists are getting longer each day and that means that there is more work than ever to be done by the surgical dressings department of the Red Cross and so a part of the Big War Effort reaches down into the smaller homes of each little town in the nation and becomes a matter of work on the part of each individual. Within the next thirty days Anaheim must make and send away 57,000 surgical dressings or 1,900 each day. "It means," Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer said, "that the few women who have carried on so faithfully for so long need help to meet this big quota." She went on to point out that Anaheim has sent many hundreds of its sons to war, but that only a small percentage of local women have contributed to this most essential work. "It could be your son as easily as your neighbor's who will sometime be in desperate need of a clean, new dressing. Please come and help." The surgical department at the local Red Cross headquarters on East Center street is opened Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and on Monday and Tuesday nights from 7 until 9 o'clock. In the past two years more than 1,000,000 surgical dressings have been made by the Anaheim department. Kiwanians Hear Talk on Russia Annual Reports Given at Council Meeting Tuesday Annual reports on the Fire and Building departments of the City of Anaheim were read at the council meeting Tuesday night. R. Nyboe, building inspector at fire chief. For the building department permits were issued during 1945 for a total valuation of $265,383. A total of $1,438 was collected for building, plumbing, sewer, sidewalks, curbs and hoisting. Fire loss in Anaheim for 1945 was estimated at $6,510. Mr. N. Boe reported, the largest single loss being a residence at 310 No. Emily street with a loss of $2,000. The fire department answered calls that included inhalator calls 12; out of town, 4; grass fires, rubbish, 13; refrigerator motors... Mr. Merker was employed by the Southern Counties Gas company at Santa Ana on Sept. 20, 1920 and served in various capacities of salesman, chief clerk and commercial agent. In 1927 he was advanced to the position of district manager in charge of the company's Ventura county district, a position which he filled for six years. In 1933 upon the retirement of Orange county district manager C. E. Rutledge, he was recalled to Santa Ana and named district manager of that territory, a position of added responsibility in which he remained until his death this week. Mr. Merker was prominent in the business, civic and lodge circles of both Ventura and Orange counties. While in Ventura he was Past Master of San Buenaventura Lodge No. 214, Free and Accepted Masons, president of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce and active in other civic affairs. In Orange county Mr. Merker had been president of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce and a director for several years, had been president of the Santa Ana Rotary club and was a member of the board of the Santa Ana Community hospital. He had served as chairman of the Santa Ana Community Chest, was a member of Elks Lodge No. 794, a life member of American Legion Post No. 131 and wore the Purple Heart for wounds received while serving in France during World War I. He was an active member of the Pacific Coast assn. Mr. Merker was born in Richton, Cook county, Illinois, on July 25, 1888 and was educated in that The surgical department at the local Red Cross headquarters on East Center street is opened Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and on Monday and Tuesday nights from 7 until 9 o'clock. In the past two years more than 1,000,000 surgical dressings have been made by the Anaheim department. Kiwanians Hear Talk on Russia Life in Russia in 1930, at the beginning of that nation's five year plan, was brought vividly to members of the Kiwanis club Tuesday noon at their regular weekly luncheon at the Elks clubhouse, by R. W. Mungall of the Essex Wire company in Anaheim. At that time Munghall was one of a group of American engineers sent there to help on the engineering work. He supplemented his comments with the showing of many interesting pictures. John R. Holme assisted in the showing of the pictures. Clarence Taylor served as chairman of the day and President Paul Bakenhus presided. ASF RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TREMENDOUS Movement of troops, disposal of military installations and the flow of men into reception and separate centers are among the many activities of the Army Service Forces, it was pointed out today at Ninth Service Command headquarters, Fort Douglas, Utah. When in need of job printing call the Anaheim Gazette, Phone 2206. "We'll be there in a minute." ANAHEIM GAZETTE Pictured by MTSgt. Vic Donahue from a Combat Report by TSgt. Ward Walker came flying from the mouth of the cave. 4—Rouh leaped at the men and knocked them to the ground. 5—Then he threw himself on the grenade, huddling it with his body as it burst. As the herolo Marine Corps officer was evaluated to a hospital ship, his only question, before lapsing into unconsciousness, was, "Are the men all right?" Burning Out the Nazis Southland Breaking War Bond Sales An all-time high record War Bond buying in any country was achieved by Southern formia during the recent War loan drive. Individuals and corporations piled up a total of $591,430 War Bond purchases for months' period ending December 31, or 131 per cent of the 000,000 quota. Previous high mark of $5,000 was attained in the Fifth Loan Drive. The official figures were announced by Robert H. M. chairman of the Treasury Finance Committee for western California, coincident with release of national drive to the Treasury Department Washington. A breakdown of the sales revealed that individuals, weighed in Bond buying during first and middle of the forged ahead the final two amassing a total of $2,000 or 111 per cent of the ta. Of this figure, $1,000 was invested in Seven Bonds, mainly in the denominations, representing per cent of the $115,000,000 quota. Over-all individual purchase of the Fifth drive aggregated 929,000. Corporations bought a total of $366,830,000 during the drive, surpassing by $87 their previous top figures up in the previous campaign purchases represent 147.3 per cent of their $24,000 goal. GO TO EAGLE ROCK Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mary pers of the Presbyterianer's club attended a districtive board meeting. Bill Proposed In Congress For Anaheim Airport The proposal for an airport in the vicinity of Anaheim to serve northern Orange County was one step nearer this week when a bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Clarence F. Lea of Santa Rosa, chairman of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce committee. It was proposed that an expenditure of $911,000 be spent on development of the major airport. The bill further calls for a federal expenditure of $650,000,000 on construction and improvement of airports over a 10 year period and is in the nature of setting up a post-war program. When contacted Ross E. Laird, secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce, said that he had no further word on this project that has been pending for sometime and that is receiving such enthusiastic support from aviation experts in the county. The southern part of the county is adequately served by an airport just south of Santa Ana and if approved an airport near Anaheim would give northren Orange county comparable service. Several other Orange county projects of lesser importance are Arnold-Kendrick Engagement Is Revealed This Week Of great interest to a wide circle of friends here was the announcement made this week of the engagement of Miss Alice Arnold of San Francisco and Dr. Richard Kendrick, son of E. C. Kendrick, Anaheim jeweler. The marriage will take place February 3 at St. John's church, Berkeley. Miss Arnold is the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Henry A. Arnold of Massachusetts and the niece of Mrs. Orsamus Cole of San Francisco, with whom she has made her home for many years. Dr. Kendrick attended the local grammar schools and graduated from Eagle Rock High school where he was active in athletics and school affairs, serving as president of the student body. At Stanford university, where he received his degree, he was affiliated with Sigma Chi fraternity. He is now interning at Stanford Lane Hospital. The bride-elect was graduated from the Anna Head school and later attended the University of California at Berkeley where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Have you called The Gazette to give a news item about the company you had, or the visit you made? Please phone 2206. COMMERCE, said that he had no further word on this project that has been pending for sometime and that is receiving such enthusiastic support from aviation experts in the county. The southern part of the county is adequately served by an airport just south of Santa Ana and if approved an airport near Anaheim would give northen Orange county comparable service. Several other Orange county projects of lesser importance are also proposed in the pending bill. Check over your stock of printing supplies and let us have your order for needed items, now please. Anaheim Gazette. WAR BONDS will guard against a post-war depression. RUPTURED? New Patented Dobbs Truss Is Sanitary (Can Be Washed) CANNOT SLIP STRAPLESS Reason should teach you not to place a bulb or ball in opening of rupture, which keeps muscles spread apart. FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN Factory Trained Expert JACKSON DRUG CO. 237 East Center St. Anaheim Southland Breaks All-Time Record In War Bond Sales During 6th Loan Drive An all-time high record for War Bond buying in any campaign was achieved by Southern California during the recent Sixth War loan drive. Individuals and corporations called up a total of $591,430,000 in War Bond purchases for the two months' period ending December 17, or 131 per cent of the $451,000,000 quota. Previous high mark of $582,125,-000 was attained in the Fifth War Loan Drive. The official figures were announced by Robert H. Moulton, chairman of the Treasury Finance Committee for Southern California, coincident with the release of national drive totals by the Treasury Department in Washington. A breakdown of the sales figures revealed that individuals, who lagged in Bond buying during the first and middle of the drive, urged ahead the final two weeks, passing a total of $224,600,-000 or 111 per cent of their quota. Of this figure, $123,500,-000 was invested in Series E bonds, mainly in the smaller denominations, representing 107.4 per cent of the $115,000,000 E Bond quota. Over-all individual purchases in the Fifth drive aggregated $223,-99,000. Corporations bought a total of $66,830,000 during the Sixth drive, surpassing by $8,634,000 their previous top figures, hung in the previous campaign. Corporation purchases represented 7.3 per cent of their $249,000,-99,000 goal. Annual Red Cross Meeting Will Be Held on Jan. 17 Election of officers to the board of directors of the Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross will take place Wednesday night, January 17 at the Ebell club and will be preceded by a dinner at 6:30 o'clock. The dinner will be put on by the canteen corps under the supervision of Mrs. M. A. Gauer, chairman and Mrs. John Molt. Reservations can be made at the Red Cross headquarters on East Center street anytime before Monday night. Tickets will be seventy-five cents. Special honor will be paid members of the Gallon club who achieved membership into this organization by giving a gallon or more of blood to the Blood Bank. While more than a dozen residents have reached this goal special honors will go to Mrs. Raymond Smith who has already given 14 pints of blood and H. E. Carter who has given 11 pints. An interesting program has been arranged including an outstanding speaker, music and a film. Master of ceremonies will be M. A. Gauer, first vice-president. Mrs. Jerry Youngs and Mrs. H. D. Nelson are co-chairmen of the local Red Cross branch. Please phone your local, society or personal news items to The Gazette. Call 2206. Bank of America NATIONAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA'S ONLY STATEWIDE BANK Condensed Statement of Conatton December 30, 1944 RESOURCES Cash In Vault and In Federal Reserve Bank $ 568,173,476.83 Due from Banks $ 341,278,076.87 TOTAL CASH $ 909,451,553.50 Securities of the United States Government and Federal Agencies $ 2,422,250,219.18 State, County, and Municipal Bonds $ 253,777,778.18 Other Bonds and Securities $ 59,926,366.84 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank $ 4,110,000.00 Loans and Discounts $ 894,438,930.52 Accrued Interest and Accounts Receivable $ 11,472,717.33 Bank Premises, Furniture, Fixtures, and Safe Deposit Vaults $ 24,994,255.65 Other Real Estate Owned $ 559,537.69 Customers' Liability on Account of Letters of Credit, Acceptances, and Endorsed Bills $ 17,818,420.29 Other Resources $ 328,353.72 TOTAL RESOURCES $ 4,599,124,132.68 LIABILITIES Capital: Common (4,800,000 Shares) $ 60,000,000.00 Preferred ( 404,278 Shares)* $ 8,085,560.00 Surplus $ 107,000,000.00 CORPORATIONS bought a total of $66,830,000 during the Sixth Drive, surpassing by $8,634,000 their previous top figures, hung in the previous campaign. Corporation purchases represented 7.3 per cent of their $249,000,-100 goal. TO TO EAGLE ROCK Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mary, skipers of the Presbyterian Mariners' club attended a district executive board meeting Saturday night in Eagle Rock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Van Verst. GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL MEETS Girl Scout Council meeting was held Monday night at the Girl Scout bungalow on South Citron Street. Plans were made for summer camp and the International friendship program. ILL RETURN TO HOME Mrs. Marshall Beebe will leave shortly for her home in Seattle, Washington. She has been visiting the home of her mother and other-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. M. Commander Beebe who is well known in this city. Job Printing, Gazette, Ph. 2206. TOTAL RESOURCES $4,599,124,132.68 LIABILITIES Capital: Common (4,800,000 Shares) $60,000,000.00 Preferred (404,278 Shares)* 8,085,560.00 Surplus 107,000,000.00 Undivided Profits 33,779,200.87 Reserve for Increase of Common Capital 3,914,440.00 Other Reserves 6,381,177.62 Preferred Stock Retirement Fund 162,053.65 TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS $219,322,432.14 Reserve for Bad Debts 9,068,878.35 Demand $2,732,589,013.83 Deposits 4,340,539,688.08 Liability for Letters of Credit and as Acceptor, Endorser, or Maker on Acceptances and Foreign Bills 18,536,282.82 Reserve for Interest Received in Advance 3,428,918.56 Reserve for Interest Taxes etc. 8,229,952.73 TOTAL LIABILITIES $4,599,124,132.68 * Issued at $50 ($20 Capital—$30 Surplus), Annual Dividend $2. Preferred to extent of and retirable at issue price and accrued dividends. This statement includes the figures of the London England banking office. 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