anaheim-gazette 1945-04-26

RECORD SHIPMENTS OF CITRUS FRUITS MOVING TO MARKETS Substantial shipments of central California valencias are expected to get under way the first week in May with possibly a lighter movement this week, according to the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange. However the bulk of next week's shipment of fruit will be consigned to orders for the Army and Navy. Domestic shipments will consist of fruit remaining after filling military orders. Orange shipments for the week ending April 14, was 561 cars under the total shipped from Arizona with 986 cars over the amount shipped from Texas in the same period. Florida shipments were substantially higher than the California shipments. The demand last week was... Orange shipments for the week ending April 14, was 561 cars under the total shipped from Arizona with 986 cars over the amount shipped from Texas in the same period. Florida shipments were substantially higher than the California shipments. The demand last week was again very strong and active with some markets attributing the strong demand to the prevalence of colds due to changeable weather while other causes were attributed to the warm weather. Weather conditions showed considerable variation, ranging from unseasonably warm in many markets to cold with some snowfall in other markets. There are still considerably more cars of navel oranges to move than at this time last year, due to the heavy crop. The grape-fruit movement was slow, being confined mostly to local consumption, but it is expected to improve as competition from Texas and Florida should decrease by the end of this month. Lemon demand was much heavier with the Citrus Exchange shipping eight-five more cars than in the week before. The prate for this week is set at a higher percentage than that of last week. Consumer demand in certain sections of the country has brought up the sales and this is due to the unseasonably warm weather in these sections. The harvest for navel oranges is about completed with the valencia harvest due to begin in the near future. Although the size of the valencia oranges this year is not as large as in previous years the crop outlook is for a much larger yield. The Citrus Exchange and growers are prepared to complete the harvesting job in the quickest time possible as soon as the fruit has fully matured. Clyde Rasmussen Dies of Wounds Received on Luzon Sgt. Clyde Rasmussen, son of Mrs. N. P. Rasmussen of Rt. 4, box 182, Anaheim, has given his life in the service of his country it was disclosed this week. He died of wounds sustained in action. New Citrus Foods Plant to Open Sometime late in June a new citrus industry will go into production in Anaheim and will be known as the Winckler and Smith Citrus Products Co., it was disclosed this week as plans for extensive alterations and additions got under way at 408 South Atchison street. Owners of the plant are Nicholas J. Winckler and Bernard J. Smith. The former has had many years of experience in general food processing and the latter is a former transportation executive. Both men come here from Los Angeles. Winckler came to this country from Hungary in 1938 and has been a United States citizen since 1942. The owners are planning on spending $40,000 in alterations at the plant that was originally occupied by Lash company. When in operation the plant will employ approximately 150 persons. Most of the technical staff has already been secured, but there are still openings in several skilled lines as well as for an office force. Service Clubs Observe Public School Week In observance of public schools' week the music department of the Anaheim Union High presented programs to the Rotary club on Monday and the Kiwanis club on regular meeting that was scheduled for April 24 and the next general meeting will not be held until May 29, according to Secretary William H. Gallienne. May meeting will see the beginning of an "Aggressive program," Gallienne declared and the program will deal with Orange County's future. The program committee will meet in Laguna Beach on May 7 to plan for the affair. The committee includes George Kellogg of Yorba Linda, chairman, and Victor Loly of Anaheim; Walter M. Longmoor of Newport Beach; Howard Irwin of Fullerton; Herbert F. Kinny of Balboa, and Mayor C. G. Kimble of Laguna Beach. Adult Education Classes to Start Home Planning For the second successive year a Home Planning institute will be sponsored by the Anaheim Union High school under the auspices of the adult education department. The classes, open to the public, were so successful last year that they are being repeated this year by popular request. The first class will convene at 7:30 o'clock on Thursday night, May 3 in the little theater at the High school and will be held each Thursday evening throughout the month at the same time and place. The classes will open each time with a motion picture showing some phase of home planning and will be followed by an open discussion led by a panel of local men who are connected with the building trade. The panel will be composed of painters; carpenters, plumbers, building and loan and bank representatives. Each class will be devoted to a different subject including May 3, homes; May 10, architecture; May 17, kitchens; May 24, landscaping and May 31, floors and roofs. Lois Porter Is Valedictorian Of Senior Class Lois Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Arthur Porter of 709-B North Lemon street, has been chosen valedictorian of the senior class at the Anaheim Union High school, Paul H. Demaree, principal, announced today. Having the highest point average in the graduating class she will deliver the valedictorian address at commencement excercises on Clyde Rasmussen Dies of Wounds Received on Luzon Sgt. Clyde Rasmussen, son of Mrs. N. P. Rasmussen of Rt. 4, box 182, Anaheim, has given his life in the service of his country it was disclosed this week. He died of wounds sustained in action on Luzon March 29. His wife, Dorothy, resides in Brea with her parents. Other immediate members of the family surviving him are two sisters, Doris and Marion, who make their home with their mother. Sgt. Rasmussen had been in service four years and trained at Ft. Lewis and Camp Roberts before going to Hawaii. Later he returned from Hawaii and went to Ft. Ord where he was an instructor. He re-joined his old outfit in New Guinea and moved with it to the Philippine Islands. He graduated from the Anaheim Union High school in the class of 1936 and while there was a member of the ROTC. He was also active in he young people's activities of the Grace Lutheran church. A memorial service will be held for him at the church this Sunday. LEAVES FOR EAST Mrs. James Walker, Jr., daughter of Mrs. Claudina Clark of Anaheim, left last week for Baltimore, Md., where she will join her husband who is stationed on the east coast with the Coast Guard. He is temporarily stationed at Curtis Bay, Md. News about people is what makes a newspaper interesting. Job Printing, Gazette, Ph. 2206. Service Clubs Observe Public School Week In observance of public schools' week the music department of the Anaheim Union High presented programs to the Rotary club on Monday and the Kiwanis club on Tuesday at the Elks clubhouse. The students were under the direction of Miss Josephine McPherson, vocal teacher and William Cook, department head. The Euphonic Girl's group sang "The Way You Look Tonight," "Somebody Loves Me," and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." Loretta Dean, accompanied at the piano by Shirley Beneke sang two solos, "Watzing on the clouds" and "Smiling Thru." The High School Commercial band played a group of three numbers, "Will You Remember," "Always" and "Begin the Beguin." At the Rotary meeting Glen Greder played a piano solo, "Wedding Day." The Rotary meeting was presided over by George Hedstrom, president and Harold Smith was welcomed back to active membership. He has been teaching radar at McClellan field. Lt. Leland Woodward, son of Earl T. Woodward, was a special guest. The Kiwanis meeting was presided over by William Clausen, vice president and following the musical program members were shown South American motion pictures that were used as background material in the Walt Disney production, "South of the Border." A Card days for the driver are tough but we can all stand them if they bring V Days nearer. Of Senior Class Lois Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Arthur Porter of 709-B North Lemon street, has been chosen valedictorian of the senior class at the Anaheim Union High school, Paul H. Demaree, principal, announced today. Having the highest point average in the graduating class she will deliver the valedictorian address at commencement excercises on June 12. Salutatorian is Joyce Sweeney, daughter of Mrs. T. J. Sweeney of Burton road and she will give the salutatorian address on commencement day. She is this year's president of the Girls' League and has taken an active part in the girls' athletic association. Nominations were made yesterday for the student who will give the class address and senior class members will vote on them this week. The winner will be announced following the election. Toastmasters Plan Debate Members of the Toastmaster's club are being urged to attend next week's meeting at the Parker House for the interesting program that has been planned. A debate dealing with state's rights will be held under the direction of Earl Smith. The announcement was made Tuesday evening when members met in regular session. Toastmaster for the evening was Royal Martin with Paul Demaree acting as critic. The Patterson trophy was awarded Edward Wright for his tak on "Forward March, America!" The speechcraft talk was given by Lawrence Plummer and Dr. C. O. Patterson led the table topics. WAR BONDS will buy security for you and for America! H. S. Students act 7400 Lbs. used Clothing Anaheim Union High school completed their part in Allied Clothing drive and the grand total of turned in was very im--7400 pounds. The fourth and of clothing was turned the city depots on Tuesday. Drive was under the diof student council memment as an added incentive student turning in five of clothing was given a motion picture, "Adof Mark Twain" that down in the auditorium morning. With the imtotal rolled up by the every seat in the audivas occupied. Girl Scouts Ask Public Support Of $3,500 Drive Anaheim Girl Scouts will launch their annual financial drive next Tuesday, May 1 and this year's goal is $3500 Harry R. Fox, finance chairman announced this week and asked that the public support this very worthy organization. "Girl Scouting is primarily a service organization, serving Anaheim girls and serving the community," he said "and rapid strides have been made during the past year, and deserves increasing public support in order to furnish Girl Scouting to even more girls next year," he added. As a special feature of the first week of the drive eight Junior George Davidson Arrives Safely In France Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davidson of South Illinois street received formal notification this week that their son T-5 George W. Davidson, U. S. Army Engineers, has arrived safely in France. He is with the 1637th Engineer Construction battalion. Davidson entered the Army in October, 1943, following his graduation from the Anaheim Union High school the preceding June. Prior to going overseas he was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington, and was home on furlough last November. Just before going overseas he was promoted to the rank of technician fifth grade. Clothing Drive Tick Up May 2 at Americanism Program Planner By VFW Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Anaheim post, are planning an elarate patriotic and memorial gram for Sunday, May 27, will hold it in the city park G-amphitheater at 2 o'clock in afternoon. All Orange and Riside posts are being invited the program will also be open to the general public. The committee of arrangement is headed by George Sala w committee members being V-Mallin, Sam Benson, Leon Stan and Post Commander William T. Wess. P. T. A.'s in each city in two counties will be contact It Educationoses to StartThe Planning The second successive year Planning institute will be led by the Anaheim Union School under the auspices of the education department. Issues open to the public, successful last year that being repeated this year ear request. Last class will convene at pick on Thursday night, the little theater at the pool and will be held each evening throughout the same time and issues will open each time motion picture showing use of home planning and followed by an open disdied by a panel of local are connected with the grade. The panel will be of painters, carpenters, building and loan and presentatives. Issues will devoted to a subject including May 10, architecture, kitchens, May 24, land- and May 31, floors and Porter Is Victorian Junior Class Porter is Victorian Junior Class Porter, daughter of Mr. Chester Arthur Porter North Lemon street, has been valedictorian of the class at the Anaheim Uni-school, Paul H. Demcipal, announced today: the highest point average graduating class she will be valedictorian address encement excercises on Planning Group Meets to Discuss Future Plans Girl Scouting is primarily a service organization, serving Anaheim girls and serving the community," he said "and rapid strides have been made during the past year, and deserves increasing public support in order to furnish Girl Scouting to even more girls next year," he added. As a special feature of the first week of the drive eight Junior High school girls will make speeches before the various civic organizations including the Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, Fusileers, V.F.W., American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Ebell and Elk's clubs. The Girl Scout council, troop leaders and troop members will aid in the drive. Lt. Victor Payse Holds Dual Rating In Army Air Force Second Lieutenant Victor Payse, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Payse of 908 East South street, is home on a 15 day furlough after having received his aerial navigator's wings at Selma Field Monroe, La., on April 21. He arrived in Anaheim Tuesday morning and will return to Selma Field at the completion of his furlough where he will await assignment to combat duty. He is one of the few members of the Army Air Corps entitled to wear both navigator and bombardier wings. Last September he received his bombardier wings and commission. Lt. Payse entered service in September of 1943 and received his basic training at Sheppard Field, Texas, after which he went to bombardier school at Midland, Texas. He graduated from the Anaheim Union High school in 1940 and from Fullerton Junior college two years later. His brother Pfc. Donald Payse is with the 43rd infantry division in the Philippine Islands and was recently commended by Brig. Gen. Hanford McNidor for outstanding performance of duty. Clothing Drive Pick-Up May 3 at All City Depots Collection of clothing for the United Allied Clothing drive will be made at all depots on Thursday, May 3, it was announced today by sponsoring committee members. Trucks will start picking up the clothing early Thursday morning so it is urged that the donations be placed on the curbs or in convenient spots on Wednesday. The clothing must be tied in bundles measuring three feet in diameter and tied each way with rope. There will be only the one pick-up. The depots include all schools and churches, city garage, post office lobby, Fabian's store on East Center street, at the Chamber of Commerce building on North Los Angeles street. Anaheim's quota for the national drive is 30 tons of practical, serviceable clothing and so far, it is estimated that approximately 18 tons have been turned in: The clothing will be sorted by experts in Los Angeles before being sent to ports. Ensign Robert Stankey Killed In Pacific Action Another gold star will appear in an Anaheim home as the result of the death of Ensign Robert Owen Stankey, 25 who was recently killed in action in the service of his country. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stankey, 751 North Palm street, have learned that he was given full military honors and was buried at sea. Besides his parents he is survived by his widow, Mildred who is residing in Bakersfield and a three months old daughter whom October, 1943, following his graduation from the Anaheim Union High school the preceding June. Prior to going overseas he was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington, and was home on furlough last November. Just before going overseas he was promoted to the rank of technician fifth grade. Fremont Opens 'School Week' Observance Of primary interest in Anaheim this week is the observance Public Schools: week with the first open house and exhibit being held last Tuesday evening at the Fremont school. More than 500 interested parents and friends attended the program given by the auditorium and examined the exhibits in the various classrooms and departments. Following the program newly elected officers, the P. T. A. were installed Mrs. B. A. Baumbach and Mr. Charles Frank, president, who presented with a gavel that was made by John Drennon, faculty member. The presentation was made by Wilbert Bonney, school principal. Planning Group Meets to Discuss Future Plans Planning commission members turned their attention last Thursday afternoon to a discussion of Anaheim's industrial and manufacturing districts with a thought to the future when more heavy industries may want to come here. The territory, formerly set aside for this purpose, is about filled and if more industries are to come here more territory must be set aside for their use. The commission will continue its study of the subject. E. W. Moeller, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, was named temporary chairman in the absence of Dr. H. G. Hillary who is vacationing in Mexico City. It was decided that in the future the commission will meet on the first Friday of each month at 1:45 p.m. As in the past the group will meet in the city council chamber rooms. SELECTEES LEAVE One of the largest groups of selectees from the Anaheim draft board district left Anaheim yesterday morning for induction into the armed forces. Following the long established custom a farewell breakfast was held for them at the American Legion hall with the program being provided by the Elk's club. William Webb was the principal speaker. Coffee and doughnuts were served by the American Legion Auxiliary. Another gold star will appear in an Anaheim home as the result of the death of Ensign Robert Owen Stankey, 25 who was recently killed in action in the service of his country. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stankey, 751 North Palm street, have learned that he was given full military honors and was buried at sea. Besides his parents he is survived by his widow, Mildred who is residing in Bakersfield and a three months old daughter whom he had never seen; three brothers, Ensign Edward Stankey of Washington D.C.; AM 1/c Jay C. Stankey and Walter Stankey of the Merchant Marine and a sister, Elaine Stankey. Ensign Stankey enlisted in the Navy in February 1939 and was stationed first at San Diego and then at Pearl Harbor. Shortly before the outbreak of war he was transferred to the Atlantic coast. He was later transferred to the Pacific area. He graduated from the Anaheim Union High school in 1938. A memorial service will be held for him at the Bethel Baptist church on Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Carl L. Houser Retires as Alpha Beta Manager Carl L. Houser, manager of the Alpha Beta store on East Center street for the past 20 years, has retired from business and will be succeeded by Leason Pomeroy. Houser is looking forward to a long rest and has no immediate future plans. Pomeroy has been associated with the Alpha Beta stores for the past seven years and has recently been employed by one of the stores in Long Beach. Everybody reads the Gazette. The program was opened with an orchestra selection under the direction of Ted Bourne, head of the musical department. Mr. Bonnie Mae Smith presented the Girls' Gee club and the Trouver club in several selections and organ numbers were played by Billie Bonney, Connie Wooden, Kenneth Dimmel, Robert Simmons and Dudley Frank. The band and baton twirlers also gave a group of numbers. A skit, "Junior Takes U Dramatics," was presented by Bob Williams, Virginia Coolidge and Nancy Wingert and was followed by a play, "My Cousin from Sweden." Students taking part included Barbara Barfoot, Marilyn Daigle, LaDonna Plews, Elain Newton, Connie Woods, Corr Lee Nelms and Joan Lakeman. Bird Cross, representative of the Masonic lodge that is sponsoring Public Schools Week, gave a brief address of welcome and Miss Beatrice Woodward, introduced by Dr. Hazel Nelms, talked on "Rheumatic Fever." The evening was concluded with the serving of light refreshments in the cafeteria. During the rest of the week open house demonstrations and programs will be put on in most of the schools. If you own a business in Anaheim you can't afford not to advertise in The Gazette. CALIFORNIA STATE FIR ZETTE The Citrus Industry's NEWSpaper APRIL 26, 1945 FIGHT PAGES NUMBER 31 Americanism Program Planned for VFW Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ana-post, are planning an elaborate patriotic and memorial program for Sunday, May 27, and hold it in the city park Greek theater at 2 o'clock in the moon. All Orange and Riverposts are being invited and program will also be opened to the general public. The committee of arrangements led by George Sala with fellow members being V. P. H., Sam Benson, Leon H. and Post Commander Wilf. T. Wess. Lt. J. K. Shaffer Is Prisoner of War in Germany Since last November when she received notice from the war department that her husband was missing in action Mrs. Jonathan K. Shaffer (Naomi Carlin) has had no further word of him. All that was changed several days ago, however, when she received a card from him saying that he was a prisoner of war in Germany. First Lieut. Shaffer has been missing since Oct. 15, 1944. With the 15th Air Corps Lt. Shaffer was on a bombing mission to oil fields in Czechoslovakia when he was forced down. At the time he was stationed in Italy. The card was mailed to his wife on January 16 and at that time he stated that he was well. He went overseas last September and by the time he was captured had forgotten Men Seek Support For Pay Raise June 30th is almost here and on that date the temporary $300 a year war bonus granted postal employees by an act of congress in 1943, will expire. Postal employees all over the nation are worried about it for it means that $6 a week will come off their pay checks at a time when prices are at their highest and labor throughout the nation is getting salaries that will help meet the rising cost of living. Uncle Sam's mail carriers and other postal employees are pointing out individually and collectively that there is now a bill before congress that, if passed, will Anaheim Pilot Wins Air Medal For Nazi Bombings An Eighth Air Force Bomber Station, England—Second Lieutenant Robert J. O'Donnell, 21, son of E. J. O'Donnell, of Rt. 1, Box 214-B, Anaheim, has been awarded the Air Medal for "meritorious achievement" during Eighth Air Force bombing attacks on German military and industrial installations. He flew in several of the 1,000-plane armadas which rocked Nazi installations with thousands of tons of bombs during the recent unprecedented two-week aerial onslaught against the German Reich. During the 14-day non-stop offensive from the 14th to the 27th of February the 493rd Bomb group, of which the Anaheim copilot is a member, dropped an appreciable share of the 36,000 tons of high explosives dumped on targets by the Eighth Air Force heavies—more than double the tonnage dropped in the entire first year of operations of Europe. The 493rd Group, commanded by Colonel-Robert B. Landry, of New Orleans, La., is a unit of the Third Air division, the division cited by the late president for its historic England to Africa shuttle bombing of Messerschmitt aircraft plants at Regensburg, Germany. Lt. O'Donnell, a 1941 graduate in 1943, will expire. Postal employees all over the nation are worried about it for it means that $6 a week will come off their pay checks at a time when prices are at their highest and labor throughout the nation is getting salaries that will help meet the rising cost of living. Uncle Sam's mail carriers and other postal employees are pointing out individually and collectively that there is now a bill before congress that, if passed, will give them a basic pay raise of $400 a year to offset the expiring war bonus. The bill is H. R. 2071 and it has already been introduced into congress, but congress (having already shown that it favors a raise) has not yet passed the measure. The forgotten men of the post office department have not had a basic pay raise since 1925, and are urging that their friends and fellow townspeople write cards immediately to their congressmen, urging that the bill be passed. Congressman for this district is John Phillips and a card addressed to him at the House Office Bldg., Washington 25, D.C., will reach him. Letters to the two California senators will also materially aid in the passing of the bill. Letters should be addressed to Hon. Hiram Johnson and Hon. Sheridan Downey, Senate Office Bldg., Washington 25, D.C. Postal employees are doing a bigger job than ever before, it has been pointed out, and last year the Post Office department showed a net profit of 47 million dollars. Last year three billion more pieces of mail were handled than ever before and it was done with smaller and less experienced forces in many instances. Many of the employees have been in the postal service for a long time and if they resigned to seek higher pay elsewhere they would sacrifice retirement pensions that they have been contributing towards for so long. They are willingly serving in the general interest of the public and for the first time in 20 years they are asking, and needing, something that the general public can help them secure. They are asking only that fellow citizens write a letter to their congressmen asking their support of the pending measure. Community Food Projects Open In Fullerton Canning season will soon be here and with that in mind the Fullerton school community cannery group held its first meeting on Monday night in the shop building on the junior college campus. Last year 160 adults used the facilities but this year, due to growing shortages in meat, vegetables and fruits, it is expected that at least 300 people will avail themselves of this excellent opportunity. Canning of products will be done each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday night of each week, from 7 until 9 o'clock, a class will be held on pre-canning instructions. After school closes for summer vacation canning will be done daytimes. Purpose of the cannery is to enable people of the community to put up food for home consumption. Last year 10,000 cans were put up. James T. Redmon Dies Following Auto Accident Death claimed James Thorton Redmon, 80, of 602 North Lemon street early Saturday morning at the Anaheim Lutheran hospital three days after he was seriously injured in an automobile accident at Manchester and Haster roads. The accident occurred April 18 at 8:30 o'clock in the evening. Driving east across Manchester he collided with a truck driven by Larry B. Downs, 31, of Ocean-side who was traveling northwest. At the inquest held Monday afternoon at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary the jury exhonorated Downs of all blame and held that the collision was accidental. Following the accident Redmon was taken to the Orange County Hospital for emergency treatment and was later moved to the local hospital. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Bernice Redmon, with whom he made his home and four sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel with the Episcopal service being read by Rev. William T. Lewis of Fullerton. Burial followed at Fairhaven.