anaheim-gazette 1945-02-15

Railroads Lift Embargo on California Citrus With Better Weather at Markets Due to unusually severe weather throughout the east, shortage of fuel, rolling stock and storage space, an embargo on the shipment of citrus fruit from California was declared by the railroads to avert a bottleneck in the transportation system. During the past week, however, a slight improvement in the weather conditions caused the embargo to be lifted and oranges and lemons are again rolling to the market centers. Shipments are about average with navel orange prices strong and many markets paying full ceiling prices for all sizes, according to reports released. Lemon shipments are somewhat lighter Annual Music Dept. Concert to Be Given March 1 The concert, given annually by the Anaheim Union High school music department, will be presented this year on March 1 in the school auditorium and as usual the public is cordially invited to attend it was announced last week. The school band and orchestra, comprising 75 members, will be Orange Returns Higher Than 1943 Members of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association were gratified to learn last week at annual meeting that returns field box for all oranges handled by the association were highest last season than they were in 1943. The report was made by T. Woodward, secretary-manager, the session held at the White Temple Methodist church. A key dinner preceded the business served by the women's society, the church. All members of the board of directors were re-elected including J. A. Baker, president of the board of directors; Henry Ramsey vice-president and Edward Warner, B. B. Winters, Milton Panner, M. L. Bordeaux and Georgette ment of citrus fruit from California was declared by the railroads to avert a bottleneck in the transportation system. During the past week, however, a slight improvement in the weather conditions caused the embargo to be lifted and oranges and lemons are again rolling to the market centers. Shipments are about average with navel orange prices strong and many markets paying full ceiling prices for all sizes, according to reports released. Lemon shipments are somewhat lighter but prices slightly higher. Navel orange harvest will soon be in full swing throughout southern California while Orange county's huge crop of valencias is rapidly developing on the trees. This year's crop is much heavier than last year's which fact is expected to result in many oranges of smaller sizes, of which many will have to go the processing route. A considerable drop of partly matured fruit is noted in some orchards which may allow the remaining fruit to develop into larger sizes. The more sturdy trees appear to be holding the huge volume of fruit and an enormous pick is in prospect, regardless of size. The usual summer drop of surplus green fruit did not occur last year, presumably due to the cool, wet spring, leaving the trees over-burdened and resulting in many small size oranges. As of today, February 15, frost danger in Orange county is presumed to be past and all fruit now on the trees should remain until maturity. The drought which continued throughout January was ended on the last day of the month when a storm broke which resulted in 2.47 inches of rain bringing the total for the season to 8.28 as compared to 7.69 to February 2 last year. Indications this week are that more rain is in the offing, however, in spite of the long dry period during January the ground is still too wet for plowing in many localities. Condition of all agricultural crops throughout the county are reported as excellent. Prospects for this year's walnut crop is good, however, many walnut groves are being cut down and the land set to oranges. In the Garden Grove district, for instance, so many of the walnuts have been cut out that the walnut association there is being dissolved and its packing house and other property disposed of. Growers state that Orange county land has become too valuable for growing walnuts, since citrus crops offer Dept. Concert to Be Given March 1 The concert, given annually by the Anaheim Union High school music department, will be presented this year on March 1 in the school auditorium and as usual the public is cordially invited to attend it was announced last week. The school band and orchestra, comprising 75 members, will be combined under the direction of William Cook, head of the music department and the students are now hard at work rehearsing for a program that promises to be given. Besides the band and orchestra the Mozart club and the Glee club will sing. The senior girl's glee class and the Euphonic club will present separate selections and then will join to sing a selection from a light opera. The selections to be played by the orchestra are as follows: "Semper Fidelis" by John Philip Sousa; "Courier of the King" by Bach; "Cencertino-Op. 26," (Bob Fogg on solo saxophone) by Meachan; Roumanian Fantasy" by Velska; "Dollin' Up Dolly" (piano novelty number played by Glenn Greder) by Bueche; "Limehouse Blues" by Bradham; "Holliday for Strings" by David Rose; "At the Gremlin Ball" by Charles Lee Hill and "Victory" by Paul Yoder. Two Injured In Auto Collision Saturday Night Following a collision of cars on North Los Angeles and Charries streets early Saturday night Maridene Cochran was taken to the Anaheim Lutheran hospital and Deta Reichers to the Orange County hospital. The cars were driven by David P. Reichers of 708½ North Olive street, Anaheim and Clarence L. Stacey of Long Beach. Both cars were damaged. Taxpayers' Group To Hold 19th Annual Meeting Citizens of California who will be in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday, February 21, are invited to hear two well-known authorities discuss federal and state finance problems at the Taxpayers' Group To Hold 19th Annual Meeting Citizens of California who will be in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday, February 21, are invited to hear two well-known authorities discuss federal and state finance problems at the nineteenth annual meeting of California Taxpayers' association, which will be held at the Biltmore hotel, Los Angeles, opening at 10:00 o'clock, the Taxpayers' group announced today. John W. Hanes, of Washington, D.C., and New York, will discuss the subject "What Does the Future Hold for the United States Taxpayer?" Mr. Hanes, who is a nationally-recognized finance executive, is chairman of the Citizens National Committee, the citizen group which has done much to forward the work of Senator Harry F. Byrd's joint congressional committee on federal government economy. He was formerly under secretary of the United States Treasury. Mr. Hanes' speech at the Taxpayers' meeting will be his only public appearance in Los Angeles. James S. Dean, of Sacramento, state director of finance, is to discuss "The State Fiscal Program." Included in Mr. Dean's talk will be an explanation of Governor Warren's proposed $683,700,000 State budget, the situation facing the state as regards reserves and surpluses, possible tax reductions, postwar construction, postwar employment problems, and the overall picture of state finance in the war and the postwar period. Dr. A. C. Hardison, of Santa Paula, prominent agriculturist and president of the Taxpayers' association since its organization, is to preside at the meeting, which will be a morning session only. Job Printing, Gazette, Phone 2206. Program for Annual Citrus Growers Institute Announced; Meeting Feb. 23 Final touches have been completed in the arrangements for the Annual Orange County Citrus Growers Institute, according to word from the Agricultural Extension Service. The sessions will be held in the auditorium of the Fremont School, 608 W. Center Street, Anaheim, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, February 23. The announcement gives the following subjects and speakers to be presented on the program: Morning Sessions—9:30 a.m. E. E. Campbell, Chairman "Cautions in Planting Replacements in the Orchard" — K. M. Smoyer, Asst. Farm Advisor, Los Angeles County Pvt. J. D. Barnard Killed In Action Jan. 5 In France The tragic news that Pvt. J. D. Barnard has paid the supreme sacrifice in the service of his country was received last week by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Barnard of 214 South Walnut street and 9 months old Richard and 6 year-old Sherron, will have to learn that their daddy won't be coming home anymore. Brief Storm Brings Anaheim .81 Inch Starting with a light snow Wednesday night and devoting into a heavy rain early Thursday the rain gauge at Anaheim city power plant said that .81 inches of rain fell brushing the year's total to 9.09 inch. Since Jan. 31 a total of inches of rain has been recorded. Exclusive New Sub-Division Plans Approved Approved by the city planning commission and now awaiting proval of the city council. J. G. Hilleary Elected Head of Planning Group M. G. Hilleary was re-elective another term as head of Anaheim Planning Committee last Thursday afternoon members met in the councilors. At the same time it decided to meet regularly on Friday of each month; meetings to be held in council chambers at the city ward Parks was re-elected by the commission and who will continue to serve he H. A. Gauer, W. D. Graff, H. Heying, A. C. Riutcel E. Schumacher. Ex-officio officers are Robert H. Boney, man; E. P. Hapgood, city mer; and Rudolph Boysen, superintendent. Associate officers are Ross Lee Laird, second of the Chamber of Commerce and Ralph Summers of the Realty board. On Whitnall, consulting with discussed plans for post-street parking and dis- with members the parkation as it now stands and so alleviate it. was also given over to a son of future sub-divisions city and the commission appre- recommendations made by all. DAY COMMEMORATED 172nd birthday anniversary. Thomas L. Burden was nominated Saturday night at 10 when a large birthday was presented him. The imu party was joined by sons of the armed forces Responsible for the oc-were Mrs. August Eltiste, Public Forum Hears Baker Talk On Democracy Indifference and refusal to accept responsibility on the part of American citizens is the greatest weakness in democracy Alonzo L. Baker of Los Angeles told an interested audience at the Public Forum last Monday night at the Anaheim Union High school auditorium. He urged his listeners to a greater vigilance and suggested that each be intelligently informed on government matters. Under present circumstances democracy could be much more easily stamped out in the United States, he said, than nazism in Germany or totalitarianism in Japan. The speaker was introduced by Paul H. Demaree, principal. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 26 at which time Dr. Philip Yung will talk on "China's future in the light of her past." ON VISIT HERE Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beatty are to word from the Agricultural Extension Service. The sessions will be held in the auditorium of the Premont School, 608 W. Center Street, Anaheim, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, February 23. The announcement gives the following subjects and speakers to be presented on the program: Morning Sessions—9:30 a.m. E. E. Campbell, Chairman "Cautions in Planting Replacements in the Orchard" — K. M. Smoyer, Asst. Farm Advisor, Los Angeles County. "Oil Weed Control in Orchards" —Wallace Sullivan, Agricultural Extension Service. "The Citrus Tree Decline Situation" — J. C. Johnston, Citrus Specialist, Agricultural Extension Service. Afternoon Session—1:30 P.M. L. B. Smith, Chairman "Planning the 1945 Farm Labor Program" — Harold E. Wahlberg & Cliff Burr, Agricultural Extension Service. "Outlook for Citrus By-Products and Prices" — C. P. Wilson, Director, Exchange By-Products Department. "Citrus Marketing Problems and Outlook" — F. R. Wilcox, Asst. Gen. Mgr., Calif. Fruit Growers Exchange. Question Period. All growers and others interested are invited to attend. Killed In Action Jan. 5 In France The tragic news that Pvt. J. D. Barnard has paid the supreme sacrifice in the service of his country was received last week by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Barnard of 214 South Walnut street and 9 months old Richard and 6 year-old Sherron, will have to learn that their daddy won't be coming home anymore. Pvt. Barnard met his death on January 5 while serving with the Seventh Army in France. Three weeks ago his wife was notified that he was missing in action, but confirmation of his death was received from the War Department. He went overseas shortly before Christmas having entered the armed forces last June 2. He received his infantry training at Camp Joseph T. Robinson in Arkansas. Prior to entering the services he was employed for the past five years by the Silzle corporation of Anaheim. A brother La Vern was also employed at the same place, but was recently inducted into the U.S. Navy and is now in training. Anaheim Man Back In Jail Following Bay City Escape Robert Monteverde, 20, of Anaheim is back in jail again following his escape last week from the San Francisco State building where he was in the custody of a probation officer. The arrest was made by Lt. Steve Duhart of the sherrif's office who arrested him at his home, 328 Rose street, Anaheim following receipt of a teletype warrant from San Francisco. Monteverde made his escape, he told the officer, by "picking" his handcuffs. He was sentenced to San Quentin prison in 1942. Henry Bros. Drug Store Burglarized Breaking a glass window burglars gained entrance to the Henry Bros. Drug store at Palm and Center streets Monday night, but subsequent investigation showed that the only thing missing was a tin box containing an undisclosed number of coins. Phillip Harris of 103 South Palm street was aroused by the sound of breaking glass-and notified the watchman at the nearby Consolidated-Vultee plant who in turn notified police. Exclusive New Sub-Division Plans Approved Approved by the city plan commission and now awaiting proval of the city council plans for a highly restricted dential sub-division on 10 of property owned by Cortezkins, it was revealed last day following a meeting o planning commission at w time Jess Medaris, repress Hoskins, presented the plan area to be sub-divided in lots, varying in size, is bound West Sycamore, North Palm, Wilhelmina and an area be North Clementine and North ena streets. As outlined by Medaris, will be in charge of the devement, the lots will include all lic utilities and modern faci when sold.. None of them face on Palm street. Lawns slope directly to a 20 inch and the streets will be conv The district will carry the h restrictions possible under forma law; Mehdaris stated. The plan as presented was proved by Gordon Whitnall, suitant planner, who is wo with the planning commit- and following his recommend the commission gave its app and recommended in turn the city council do likewise. Immediately following thal approval engineering de will be perfected and the lot be placed on sale under a Owners association plan wher each lot owner will acquire rights. 'Y' Board Plans Lenten Bible Class To be Held in Mar Preliminary arrangements made Monday evening by Y.M.C.A. board for the an Lenten noon-time Bible luncheon meetings that will held each Wednesday in M The time and place will be nounced at a later date plans have been perfected by Payne and Charles Frank are in charge of general arra- ments.The board meeting DAY COMMEMORATED 72nd birthday anniversary. Thomas L. Burden was honored Saturday night at 10 when a large birthday was presented him. The imu party was joined by members of the armed forces. Responsible for the ocewere Mrs. August Eltiste, Annie Weaver, Miss Olive L., Dave Proud, Charles Er and Jimmy Heffron. ME AGAIN Edith Edmiston of South Street has returned to her following an illness that concerto to a Fullerton hospital. It will be glad to know that greatly improved. ES FROM OHIO Homer Kellems, wife of Col. Homer Kellems now at Calcutta, India, with my Air Service, arrived today from Dayton, Ohio, she had been visiting her law and daughter Mr. andake Proctor. She was acced by her small grandson, Proctor. They visited the paternal grandparents, Mr. Ms. Jake Proctor, 271 East street, Wednesday and proto Oceanside where they spend several weeks with Kellems' mother, Mrs. Anna Robinson. ED IN ACCIDENT Petty Officer E. J. "Bud" son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe of Anaheim is in the Long Naval hospital following seizures sustained in an auto last Friday morning on day 101 just north of La While his condition is seis not believed to be critically returned from 17 duty in the South Pacific he participated in many naval engagements andious landings. ON VISIT HERE Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beatty are enjoying a visit from their daughter, Mrs. Mae Robinson of Cincinnati. Her husband Lt. Richard Robinson is stationed there. All Tax Levies Show Upward Trend, Report of Taxpayers' Survey Shows Property taxes levied by Orange county and the school and special districts in the county total $5,-707,449 for 1944-45, California Taxpayers' association stated today. For 1943-44, these same local governments in the county levied $5,162,556 in property taxes. City tax levies are not included. County property tax levy for this year amounts to $1,798,097, compared with $1,720,249 levied for 1943-44, the association found. School district taxes levied total $3,128,595 for 1944-45, compared with $2,726,170 for 1943-44. Special district tax levies total $780,757 for 1944-45, compared with $716,137 for last year. Over the state as a whole, property taxes levied for the counties and school and special districts total $264,916,129 for 1944-45, compared with $244,577,719 for 1943-44. County tax levies total $123,-122,854 for this year, compared with $188,205,843 for 1943-44. School district taxes levied total $119,110,226 for 1944-45, compared with $104,262,937 for 1943-44. Special district tax levies amount to $22,683,049 this year and to $22,108,939 for 1943-44. "The counties and elementary school districts for both 1943-44 and 1944-45 have received increased subventions from the state," the association pointed out. The state has taken over half the amount the counties contributed to old age aid prior to 1943-44 and the elementary school districts for 1943-44 and 1944-45 had a 10 percent increase, from $60 to $66 per pupil, in the amount of state apportionment to them. A further increase in state aid to elementary schools will come for 1945-46 and the years following as a result of the passage of Proposition No. 9 at the November, 1944 election. "The history of state aid to local governments in California shows that as a rule when state subventions are increased, the relief to local property taxpayers is soon wiped out and property taxes start upward again." "This fact should be looked at straight in the face in considering the many proposals before the state legislature to raise still higher the demands on the state treasury for more subsidies to the local governments in the state." ZETTE The Citrus Industry's NEWSpaper FEBRUARY 15, 1945 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 21 Brief Storm Brings Anaheim .81 Inches Starting with a light shower Wednesday night and developing to a heavy rain early Thursday morning the rain gauge at the Anaheim city power plant showed .81 inches of rain fell bringing year's total to 9.09 inches. Since Jan. 31 a total of 3.28 inches of rain has been recorded. Exclusive New Sub-Division Plans Approved Approved by the city planning commission and now awaiting approval of the city council are Council Approves Tentative Plans For New Sub-Division Ensign Bob Barnes Home on Emergency Leave From Hawaii Ensign "Bob" Barnes, U. S. Navy, arrived home last Friday on emergency leave from Hawaii following notification of the serious illness of his father, H. E. W. Barnes of 623 North Zeyn street, who recently underwent a major operation at the Good Samaritan hospital in Los Angeles. Tentative plans for the sub-division of ten acres of property in the northwest part of this city, owned by Cortez Hoskins of Anaheim, were approved Tuesday night by the Anaheim city council following recommendation by the city planning commission. It is expected that final plans will be submitted within a few weeks and once final plans are approved work on the project will get under way immediately, according to present plans of Hoskins. Mayor Charles Pearson re-ap- Exclusive New Sub-Division Plans Approved Approved by the city planning commission and now awaiting approval of the city council are plans for a highly restricted residential sub-division on 10 acres property owned by Cortez Hoskins, it was revealed last Friday following a meeting of the planning commission at which the Jess Medaris, representing Skins, presented the plan. The area to be sub-divided into 40 lots, varying in size, is bound by West Sycamore, North Palm, West Helmina and an area between South Clementine and North Helmina streets. As outlined by Medaris, who will be in charge of the development, the lots will include all public utilities and modern facilities even sold. None of them will be on Palm street. Lawns will be directly to a 20 inch curb on the streets will be convexed. The district will carry the highest restrictions possible under California law. Meldauris stated that the plan as presented was approved by Gordon Whitnall, consultant planner, who is working on the planning commission, following his recommendation to commission gave its approval recommended in turn that city council do likewise. Immediately following the final approval engineering details will be perfected and the lots will be placed on sale under a Home Owners Association plan whereby a lot owner will acquire pro-vehicle rights. PAUL DEMAREE SPEAKS AT FARM CENTER MEET A good attendance was present Tuesday evening when the Anaheim Farm Center held its regular meeting at the high school cafeteria. A semi-potluck dinner was served at 30 Mr. and Mrs. Herman H. Freese presented the entertainment. Following the business meeting Paul Demaree, high school principle, made an interesting address on the subject, "Education for International Security." H. T. Walsworth is president of the Center. Anaheim Resident For 42 Years Dies Unexpectedly Keith Rush, a resident of Anaheim for forty-two years, died unexpectedly Friday at the family home, 316 N. Lemon Street. He had been ill for several weeks but it was not thought that he was seriously ill. He is survived by his wife, Anna A. Rush; one son, Dr. Virgil O. Rush of Los Angeles and one brother, Charles Rush of Allendale, Mo. The Christian Science service was read Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Hilgenfeld chapel. Interment was made in the family plot in Loma Vista Memorial park. TUESDAY VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Cliff King of Huntington Beach were in Anaheim Tuesday visiting friends. Boy Scouts Seeking $3,300 Goal In 1945 Appeal Anaheim residents are responding readily to the 1945 Boy Scout Appeal. To be Held in March preliminary arrangements were made Monday evening by the Y.M.C.A. board for the annual even noon-time Bible Class meetings that will be held each Wednesday in March. The time and place will be announced at a later date when has been perfected by Ted Dane and Charles Frank who in charge of general arrangements. The board meeting was at the Y.M.C.A. with M. A. Pier, chairman, presiding. The board went on record as moving the organization of a Y.M.C.A. territory that would make Laguna Beach, Newport-Oakland, Mesa and Huntington Beach. This matter was further passed last night at the district Y.M.C.A. board meeting held at Anaheim. Attending from here were Gerald Patton, Ted Payne, Bakenhus, Paul Demaree and Thomas L. Burden. De Nickle gave a report on successful snow camp meet-in the San Bernardino moun- usualty List weals Death of St. John Forester War Department casualty list issued this week carried the name of T/Sgt. John H. Forster, of Mrs. Charlotte R. Forster, East Broadway. He died as the result of wounds received in an crash in the European theater operations. Forster received word seven weeks ago of his death and has received the Purple Star awarded posthumously to Forster. TOWN CLUB eighth grade boys from Freeport school have requested that meer club, under the auspices of Y.M.C.A., be formed and that in mind all boys interested in their fathers are to meet arrow, Friday night at 7:15 p.m. at the Y.M.C.A. TUESDAY VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Cliff King of Huntington Beach were in Anaheim Tuesday visiting friends. Boy Scouts Seeking $3,300 Goal In 1945 Appeal Anaheim residents are responding readily to the 1945 Boy Scouts of America financial drive, "Tex" Middleton reported this week and said that the response was very encouraging and if maintained at the same high level the drive will be brought to a successful conclusion. The goal set for Anaheim is $3,300, an increase of $900 over 1944. The higher goal was made necessary by the great increase in the number of troops and packs in the city. The drive coincides with National Boy Scout Week and more than 1,000 letters have been sent to residents asking for donations. "We realize," Mr. Middleton said, "that everyone cannot be reached through the mails and because of the scarcity of workers a house to house canvass cannot be made this year so we hope that many people will assume the responsibility of contacting the Boy Scouts." Checks should be made out to the Boy Scouts of America and sent to P.O. Box 121, Anaheim. The Northern Orange County Council, with headquarters at 117 West Chartres street, has now completed its first year since organization. The council serves Anaheim, Fullerton, Brea, Placentia, Cypress, Yorba Linda, Buena Park and La Habra. At the beginning of 1944 there were 80 cub scouts, 136 boy scouts and 47 men. By the end of the year these figures were increased to 242 cub scouts, 293 boy scouts and 160 men. Early in 1944 there were five troops and three packs. Now there are 14 troops and nine packs. The public service department had a total collection of $33,691.70 for the meter deposit fund. The police had a busy month in January with 67 arrests made and 94 traffic citations issued. City Judge Frank Tausch reported that 133 cases were tried in court and fines collected amounted to $2,-588. Of this number 133 persons paid fines and were released, six violators were remanded to the county jail; 11 violators were turned over to the juvenile court and one violator had his driver's license suspended. The fire department made three calls and only minor damages from fire was sustained. Mrs. Mona Price, welfare department, assisted three families representing 18 individuals. There were 32 home and office calls. Freeway Meeting To be Held Here Monday, Feb. 26th Property owners along the proposed Santa Ana - Los Angeles Freeway, who have organized themselves into the Santa Ana Freeway Protective association, will hold a meeting in Anaheim on Monday; February 26, it was announced this week by D. A. Thompson, 344 South Wetherly Drive, Beverly Hills. Location of the Anaheim meeting was not announced. The purpose of the organization is to work for the mutual protection of the owners whose property will be condemned by the state when the project gets under way. Several previous meetings have been held in various places along the Freeway route. Scheduled ahead of the Anaheim meeting is another to be held on Wednesday, February 21, at Orangewood, at 103 East Telegraph Road, corner of Rosemead or Lakewood Blvd. Those who own property between the Rio Hondo river and Anaheim will also be interested in attending this meeting.