anaheim-gazette 1945-04-12

Cpl. Brings Word Of LaVerne Singer, Prisoner in Japan One Anaheim mother was madly happy this past week with a happiness that only a mother could know who had had no word from her soldier son in almost a year. Floyd "LaVerne" Singer son of Mrs. James Singer of North Lemon street. has been a prisoner of the Jans since the fall of Bataan and it has been seldom that he has been able to send word to his aging mother. Early last week Mrs. Singer arrived in Los Angeles from a five month visit in Streeter, Illinois with another son and she stopped over in Los Angeles before returning to Anaheim for a few days visit with an old friend. While there she enjoyed a surprise visit from Cpl. Fred Stone her son's "Buddy" who had just arrived in the southland following his release from a prison camp in Manila. He told her then how he and LaVerne had promised one another that the first one to get back to the United States would look up the other one's family. Because of that promise Cpl. Stone had made a quick short visit down here from San Francisco and as soon as he had told Mrs. Singer about her son he returned to the northern city. Cpl. Stone and LaVerne were friends at the 4th Air Base in the Philippines and they succeeded in escaping together from Corregidor so that at the time of the infamous March of Death they were still reported as "missing in action." It was later that they were captured and interned in the Sgt. Bates Shupin Awarded Bronze Star Medal AT A 12TH AAF P-47 BASE ITALY—For meritorious performance of duty in direct supply combat operations, Staff Sgt. S. Shuping, a flight chief in the Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt, has been awarded the Bronze Medal. His wife, Dorothy, lit 1002 Cross St., Madera, Calif is the son of Mrs. Beulah L. ing, 445 N. Olive St., Ana California. Sgt. Shuping was graduated from John Dewey Vocational High School, Long Beach was employed by the O.C.S. Co., before entering the air February, 1942. He attended Boeing School of Aereonautics Oakland. Overseas since October, Sergeant Shuping has been bronze battle stars on his ribbon for the campaign Egypt-Lybia, Tunisia, Sicily, France, Germany and Norway Italy. He also wears the Good Product Medal and the Distinguished Unit Badge. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jaenjoyed a visit from their John last week, the first they had with him in over a year he has been stationed at Ma Vineyard off the Massachusetts coast with a night fighter's siron. He has been enjoying a visit from San Diego with his wife also visited in Long Beach with grandmother, Mrs. Fannie son who formerly lived in heim. More Service Column New page 7. Of Lt. Albert Criss The love and respect with which crew members held Lt. Albert Criss who was killed in action over Dortmund, Germany on January 28, has been revealed to his wife Mrs. Helen Criss of Huntington Park and his father Charles A. Criss of 512 East Center street, through a number of letters that they have received from the crew. It was on his twentieth mission over enemy territory that he was killed and death occurred just 15 seconds before the bombs were dropped. He was hit by a piece of flak that came through the window at the side where he was stationed. The flak passed through his neck and bounced off the armor plate on the side where one of his men, Lt. Calvin Niemi was sitting. Lt. Niemi immediately administered first aid and did everything possible to save his life, even to administering sulpha drugs, but, according to the doctors at the base, he died instantly without suffering any pain. Lt. Criss was command pilot on the fatal trip and as such was ranking officer of the force which was leading several squadrons of the 453rd air group. Had he survived the mission he would have risen to the rank of captain. The touching letters from the crew members told how he had been with them for over ten months; how he was a conscientious worker and how he was highly regarded by his superior officers and loved by his men. He was buried in an Ameircan army cemetery in lovely, historical Cambridge, England, but because the heaviest snowstorm of the winter was falling on the day he was buried the members of his squadron were unable to attend. Lt. Criss had been in the air service 28 months and had been overseas for seven months. After only a few more missions he would have been eligible to return to this country. He attended Anaheim schools and has left many friends. Lt. Richard Efker Back in U.S.A. After 40 Air Missions Lt. Richard Efker, U.S. Army Air Force navigator, formerly of Anaheim, is at present at the Santa Monica Redistribution center awaiting reassignment following a Cpl. Stone had made a quick short visit down here from San Francisco and as soon as he had told Mrs. Singer about her son he returned to the northern city. Cpl. Stone and LaVerne were friends at the 4th Air Base in the Philippines and they succeeded in escaping together from Corregidor so that at the time of the infamous March of Death they were still reported as "missing in action." It was later that they were captured and interned in the Manila prison camp. They bunked together in the camp until 1943 when LaVerne was transferred to a different camp in the Philippines. At the time Cpl. Stone last saw him in 1943 he was in good health and weighed 160 pounds, more than he had ever before weighed. The two men worked hard, bought food and sold it to other internees. On May 6 of last year Singer was transferred with another group of prisoners to the Fukukua prison camp on Honshu Island, Japan. Mrs. Singer received a card telling of his transfer but has had no further word of him since that time. Clarence W. Lemke Takes Naval Course In Engineering The U.S. Naval Training Center, Gulfport, Miss., is now the duty station of Clarence W. Lemke, fireman second class, USNR, of Route 3, Box 251, Anaheim, Eleventh Naval district officials revealed this week. Lemke is enrolled in the basic engineering school for eight weeks intensive training, after which he will be assigned to new duty. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lemke. FIRST USE OF FIRE BOMBS The initial use of incendiaries by aircraft occurred during the German Zeppelin raid on London in 1915, when one airship dropped 90 fire bombs. Lt. Richard Efker Back in U.S. After 40 Air Missions Lt. Richard Efker, U.S. Army Air Force navigator, formerly of Anaheim, is at present at the Santa Monica Redistribution center awaiting reassignment following a long tour of duty in the Pacific theater of operations. He flew on 40 missions over Truk, Chiei Jima, Wake, Saipan, Iwo Jima and other hot spots. He has had many close calls and the crew of his plane is credited with downing three enemy planes. His mother, Mrs. Clara Efker lived in Anaheim until recently but is now residing in Santa Ana with his wife, Charlotte. Lt. Efker attended Anaheim schools and graduated from Anaheim Union High school. Lt. E. H. Bryant Sent to Texas For New Course Lt. E. H. Bryant, U.S. Army Air Force, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Bryant reside at 902 North Topeka St., left last week for Waco, Texas where he will take a six-week instructor's course. At the conclusion of it he will return to Minter Field, Bakersfield where he has been stationed since last January when he returned from overseas duty. His wife and 14 month-old son will visit with his parents while he is in Texas. Upon his return they will again go to Bakersfield where they have established their home. Everybody reads The Gazette. It saves money to refinance an old mortgage at Bank of America At this bank it is possible to arrange an FHA insured loan to refinance an existing home loan or for financing the purchase of a home, even though it may have been built many years ago. The present condition of the house and its estimated life are the important considerations. Discuss your home loan problem at Bank of America, and you, too, will agree that this is a friendly, efficient, money saving service. Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation • Member Federal Reserve System INVEST IN WAR BONDS AND HOLD THEM UNTIL MATUR ANAHEIM GAZETTE ST. Bates Shuping Awarded Bronze Star Medal AT A 12TH AAF P-47 BASE IN ALY—For meritorious performer of duty in direct support of combat operations, Staff Sgt. Bates Shuping, a flight chief in a 12th Force P-47 Thunderbolt group, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal. His wife, Dorothy, lives at 2 Cross St., Madera, Calif. He is the son of Mrs. Beulah L. Shup445 N. Olive St., Anaheim, California. St. Shuping was graduated on John Dewey Vocational School, Long Beach, and employed by the O.C.S. Mfg. before entering the army, February, 1942. He attended the King School of Aeronautics in Island. Overseas since October, 1942, George Shuping has seven bronze battle stars on his theater screen for the campaigns of Sept-Lybia, Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, France, Germany and Northern Europe. He also wears the Good Conduct Medal and the Distinguished Service Badge. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jackson enjoyed a visit from their son last week, the first they have with him in over a year for which he has been stationed at Martha's Keyyard off the Massachusetts coast with a night fighter's squadron. He has been enjoying a leave San Diego with his wife and visited in Long Beach with his grandmother, Mrs. Fannie Jack- who formerly lived in Anan. ANAHEIM GAZETTE "When I say coffee I mean FOLGERS" OPA ANNOUNCES—New Red and Blue Ration Stamps Become Valid on 1st Day of Each Month, Read Mother’s Little Helper for Further Details. "Eat a Better Breakfast—Feel Better All Day!" PLEASE! Return Paper Bags and Empty Boxes! Step into our YEAR ROUND GARDEN Select Yours with Satisfaction 'Fresh Daily' ALPHA BETA Super SELF-SERVICE Produce Dept. Cello Bags SPINACH ALPHA BETA Super SELF-SERVICE Produce Dept. Cello Bags SPINACH 14¢ Pkg. Fresh Green ARTICHOKES 3 For 29¢ Tender Green, Local ASPARAGUS 19¢ Lb. White, Firm Heads CAULIFLOWER 15¢ Head Sweet Valley GRAPEFRUIT 6¢ Lb. OWNERS AGREE: to refinance mortgage at Bank of America" Sweet Valley GRAPEFRUIT 6¢ Lb. Thick Meated BANANA SQUASH 3½¢ Lb. whole YES, WE HAVE POTATOES A LIMITED SUPPLY! SO SHOP EARLY! WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES Back the Attack! — BUY Thursday, April 12, 1945 Make Your Food Dollar Buy the Most Nutrition! 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