anaheim-gazette 1945-01-11

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.) War Department Confirms Death Of Anaheim Man Mrs. J. Frank Cone of 836 South Claudina street received official confirmation from the War Department January 3 that her brother, Sgt. Floyd W. Hires, formerly of Anaheim, is now listed as officially dead. Since December 19, 1943 he has been missing over Ausberg, Germany, but in accordance with war department rulings was not declared officially dead until one year had passed with no further word of him. He was based in Italy and was first engineer on Kesco V. Scott In England Taking Refresher Course Kisco V. Scott, son of Ira T. Scott of Rt. 2, Box 214, Anaheim, is back in school again, but this time he is a staff sergeant in Uncle Sam's army and school is an Air Service Command depot in England while his classmates are men from all the allied fighting nations. Sgt. Scott is taking a refresher course in aircraft maintenance at this repair and modification depot preparatory to taking part in the final "smash up" of Germany. At the completion of the course he will be prepared to join fighting Air Force units at advanced bases in Europe. ON WAY TO RECOVERY Former classmates and friends of Lieut. Richard C. Perry, U.S. infantry, will be glad to hear that the serious wounds he received in France, Nov. 16, are now healing and it will not be necessary to amputate his wounded arm. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam E. Perry of Artesia, formerly of Anaheim, received this encouraging word from him this week. Lieut. Perry was a graduate of Anaheim high school in 1941 and entered service shortly afterwards. He went overseas last September. SENDS NEW ADDRESS Stationed in San Diego for sometime Lieut. (jg) Howard C. Minder, USNR now has a new address. It is Lieut. (jg) Howard C. Minder, Interpron No. 1, care Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Minder, 211 East Alberta street. NOW IN DENVER Pvt. Robert Kirker Wounded in Acute In the War Department list issued this week it revealed that five Orange men have been wounded them Pfc. Robert Kirker Anaheim. He was woundage while fighting in Germany according to word received wife, Connie, of Rt. 1, Box heim. Pvt. Kirker has been since August of 1944 and in the army two years. A graduate of Garden Grove school and was a civilian at the marine station prior to his entry into the He has a daughter, Yo year-and-a-half old mother, Mrs. Claudina lives in Garden Grove. A.U.H.S. Graduation Wins Promotion In Burma Sector A graduate of the Union high school and Junior college Edmund Day, 22, son of Mr. and Mr. T. Mackay, 219 Lahoma press, has just been promoted lieutenant in the India-Burmaater where he is a B-25 the "Burma Bridge Buster" Mackey is with the 490th Bombardment squadron Tenth Air Force and has three months in that sectioning that time he has been bombing missions total hours. Announcement of the pr was made by Maj. Gen. C. Davidson, commanding of the Tenth Air Force, Nephew of Geor Mrs. J. Frank Cone of 836 South Claudina street received official confirmation from the War Department January 3 that her brother, Sgt. Floyd W. Hires, formerly of Anaheim, is now listed as officially dead. Since December 19, 1943 he has been missing over Ausberg, Germany, but in accordance with war department rulings was not declared officially dead until one year had passed with no further word of him. He was based in Italy and was first engineer on a Liberator bomber. Prior to entering the army he made his home with his sister, she being his sole survivor. He was employed by the Excelsior Dairy company. LETTER FROM CHINA Former fellow employees at Mutual Citrus Products company recently received an interesting letter from Willie Comstock who is serving with the U. S. Army in China. Willie wrote the letter on Chinese parchment and introduces a humorous note when he entitled the first page, "Editorial" and the second page, "Sportspage." The letter was addressed to the "Gossip Squad on South Aitchison street." He told of having recently received a letter from Eddie Manion, of Anaheim, who is now in France in the thick of battle. IN ITALY S/Sgt. Corwin (Corky) Roquet, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Roquet of 602 East Broadway, writes from Italy that it is very cold and that the mountains are deep with snow. "I've lived in caves and holes in the ground for so long," he writes, "that sometimes I think houses full of furniture and hot food are just beautiful dreams." Sgt. Roquet is with the 362nd Infantry. ABOARD LST No liberty for over seven months but "swell Christmas chow" is the way Eugene Beck, son of Fred Beck of Anaheim, writes from aboard an LST someplace in the south Pacific. Eugene is a M/Mach. 2c and has been overseas for a year. In that time he has met up with six former Anaheim friends. ON AIRCRAFT CARRIER Speaking of dreams, Kenneth Burdin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burdin of this city, saw one come true aboard his aircraft carrier on Christmas Day and "seeing is believing." On the holiday dinner was cooked and served by officers aboard and as Kenneth wrote home, "It sure helped morale and they are a swell bunch of officers." The next day a group went overseas last September. SENDS NEW ADDRESS Stationed in San Diego for sometime Lieut. (jg) Howard C. Minder, USNR now has a new address. It is Lieut. (jg) Howard C. Minder, Interpron No. 1, care Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Minder, 211 East Alberta street. NOW IN DENVER It's Denver, Colo. for Herb Axup and his new address is Pvt. Herbert E. Exup, 19129484, Sec. Q. 3707-AAFBU, Lowary Field, No. 2, Denver, Colo. He would be very pleased to hear from some of his many friends in Anaheim. MAKES PROGRESS S/Sgt Victor Schmelzer has progressed another step toward recovery friends learned this week from his parents, Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer. Last Sunday doctors at the Van Nuys Army hospital declared that the infection in his wounded right arm had at last cleared and penicillin injections were stopped. He had been receiving them every three hours for 64 days. This week doctor's started work on straightening his fingers. Through his parents Sgt. Schmelzer sent words of appreciation to the many Anaheim friends who remembered him at Christmas. He received more than 100 cards and they cheered him immensely. RECEIVES HIGH AWARD The George Beckman's of this city have reason to be extremely proud of their son, Lt. George Beckman who is serving in France with a tank destroyer unit of the Third Army. For gallantry in action on Nov. 12, 1944 he was awarded the Silver Star and the entire unit of which he is a part was awarded a unit citation for meritorius and outstanding service. IN FRANCE Sgt. Donald L. Maxson, son of the Arthur L. Maxsons of North Olive street, was among the first American troops to enter Marseilles. He is attached to the Signal Corps and entered with glider troops, surviving a glider crash and small arms fire in order to report back with his film. The work of his corps has since been shown in theaters throughout the United States. HOME FROM NAVY FOR SHORT LEAVE Wayne Flock of the U. S. Navy is here this week for a five-day voyage to know for he spent in the Aleutians again before he is expecting a furlough. Nephew of George Hedstrom Killed In Action Dec. 1 Another Anaheim hometown saddened this week when came to George Hedstrom er at the Anaheim Uni school, that his nephew Pf V. Farquhar of Hollywood killed in action in France 13. He was the son of Mr. Vernon Farquhar of Hon Mrs. Farquhar was formed en Hedstrom of this city. Pvt. Farquhar served witheral Patch's Seventh Arm Century Division.A week his death he was awardedCombat-Infantry badge standing and meritorious while under fire. RECEIVES AWARD Though it was in World that he served his cour valor has not been forgotten because of it C.C.Carr South Emily street, has been awarded the Purple He is an active member VFW post of this city.H Charles, is now on active with the Coast Guard and where in Philippine water. RECEIVES HONOR An honor well earned him to John Heinz, U.S.N.R.Mr. and Mrs.J.W.HeinzNorth Palm streetJohn been elected to Tau Beta national Honorary Society of eers, at the California Institute Technology where he is a Membership only comes who are in the top fifth grade. IN ANAHEIM Cpl James H.Townsend ing train new men at Ft.Ilan, Alabama and it's a less" job he writes with ho range from 7 a.m.until but "a year of it here isn't bad as one week oversees says,"so I'm not complaining ought to know for he spent in the Aleutians again before he is expecting a furlough ON AIRCRAFT CARRIER Speaking of dreams, Kenneth Burdin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burdin of this city, saw one come true aboard his aircraft carrier on Christmas Day and "seeing is believing." On the holiday dinner was cooked and served by officers aboard and as Kenneth wrote home, "It sure helped morale and they are a swell bunch of officers." The next day a group of the ship's personnel, including Kenneth, were permitted to go ashore where they enjoyed a picnic and a sports program. He is serving with the Pacific fleet. SOUVENIR HUNTING A letter written on December 10 by Dale Horton of Anaheim was received here this week and at the time of writing Horton was in Germany "having fun with the 3rd Army and souvenir hunting." His principal complaint was that so far he had not been able to secure a German pistol. APPRECIATES GIFTS Elbert Foster, former employee at Mutual Citrus Products company write from someplace in the Pacific that he appreciated the Christmas gifts and a copy of the M.P.C. Progress newspaper mailed him by his former business associates. Foster is a seaman first class with the 70th Naval Construction Battalion. IN PHILIPPINE WATERS Recent word from Lieut. (jg) Mason Henry, son of Mrs. John P. Henry of 118 South Palm street, reveals that he is someplace in the Philippine waters. He is a member of the Armed Guard, U.S.N.R. and is aboard a cargo ship. Lt. Henry visited in Anaheim last September when he enjoyed a 30 day leave. HOME FROM NAVY FOR SHORT LEAVE Wayne Flock of the U.S. Navy is here this week for a five-day leave and visit with his father Clifford K. Flock. He is in service aboard a seaplane tender and this is his first visit in Anaheim in recent months. BROTHERS MEET It was with special interest that friends learned last week that two brothers, Robert and Stewart Jayne, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jayne of this city, were fortunate enough to meet up in the Pacific and enjoy Christmas together. Both young men are well known in this city. They met in the Admiralty Islands where Stewart is based. Robert is aboard the escort carrier, U.S.S. Savo Island, his ship having participated in the Leyte invasion. RECEIVES PROMOTION Congratulations are in order for Clarence B. Calaway, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Calaway of West Anaheim, for his recent promotion to major. Major Calaway is in the Army Engineer corps and has participated in four major invasions, the most recent being at Leyte. He is a graduate of Anaheim Union high school and attended Santa Ana junior college. He has been overseas 22 months while his brother Paul, who is serving with the Navy has been overseas 18 months, though he was home on leave in August. IN ANAHEIM Cpl. James H. Townsend ing train new men at Ft. Ilian, Alabama and it's a less" job he writes with hot range from 7 a.m. until midnight but "a year of it here isn't bad as one week overseas says, 'so I'm not complaining ought to know for he spent in the Aleutians and exp go overseas again before I is expecting a furlough in ary and if it materializes out here to see his wife, and his many friends in An HOME FROM AIR FIELD Lt. (jg) James Collings, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Collins North Claudina street, is ing a 10-day leave at hotel arrived Sunday night from Texas, having just completedigation school. Upon completion leave he will return to Haiti await further assignment. Home Nursing Class Starts Week Though the first of a new of Home Nursing classes starts Wednesday night it is still late to sign up for this important work and those in are urged to contact the local Cross headquarters or Mr Myers, R.N. who is conduct current series of lectures. With many thousand nurses about to be called for armed services, leaving available for civilian service dangerously low level, it is important than ever that be prepared to competently in their own homes. The will meet once a week fro to 9:30 p.m. at the high school the Girl's League room, the lasting for twelve weeks. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Pvt. Robert Kirker Wounded in Action In the War Department casualty list issued this week it was revealed that five Orange county men have been wounded, among them Pfc. Robert Kirker, 22, of Anaheim. He was wounded in action while fighting in Germany, according to word received by his wife, Connie, of Rt. 1, Box 4, Anaheim. Pvt. Kirker has been overseas since August of 1944 and has been on the army two years. He was a graduate of Garden Grove high school and was a civilian employee at the marine station at El Toro prior to his entry into the army. He has a daughter, Yolanda, a year-and-a-half old while his mother, Mrs. Claudina Serrano lives in Garden Grove. A.U.H.S. Graduate Wins Promotion In Burma Sector A graduate of the Anaheim Union high school and Fullerton junior college Edmund D. Mackay, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Mackay, 219 Lahoma St., Cypress, has just been promoted to lieutenant in the India-Burma theater where he is a B-25 pilot for the "Burma Bridge Busters." Lieut. Mackey is with the 490th Medium Bombardment squadron of the Tenth Air Force and has served three months in that sector. During that time he has been on 16 bombing missions totaling 70 hours. Announcement of the promotion was made by Maj. Gen. Howard E. Davidson, commanding general of the Tenth Air Force, EAC. 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He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fernon Farquhar of Hollywood. Mrs. Farquhar was formerly Helm Hedstrom of this city. Pvt. Farquhar served with General Patch's Seventh Army, 100th Century Division. A week prior to his death he was awarded the Combat Infantry badge for outstanding and meritorious service while under fire. RECEIVES AWARD Though it was in World War I that he served his country his valor has not been forgotten and because of it C. C. Carr of 719 South Emily street, has recently been awarded the Purple Heart. He is an active member of the FFW post of this city. His son, Charles, is now on active duty with the Coast Guard and is somewhere in Philippine waters. RECEIVES HONOR An honor well earned has come to John Heinz, U. S. N. R., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Heinz of 1224 North Palm street. John has just been elected to Tau Beta Pi, National Honorary Society of Engineers, at the California Institute of Technology where he is a student. 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