anaheim-gazette 1945-04-26

ERNIE PYLE For the second time in the space of one short week of war, a great American fell, a casualty to his war job, when Jap bullets killed Ernie Pyle on Ie, near Okinawa. Franklin Roosevelt, for whose untimely passing the civilized world still wears its mourning, would have been the first to bow his head in grief at the death of Ernie Pyle, the unassuming little man who followed the front lines to record in his simple stories the doings of American sons in battle. Ernie was a hero to the troops he lived with, shared K rations with and wrote home about. He went where he was loved greatly for his kindliness and simplicity and respected deeply for his honest understanding of the life of a fighting man. REVAMP G. I. BILL? Congress seems determined to make the highly publicized, but somewhat disappointing G. I. Bill of Rights more workable. During the nine or ten months of its existence, many flaws have developed in it, especially in regard to the veterans' loan program. The realization is growing in Washington that present regulations make it too difficult for servicemen to obtain loans. It is not clear, however, how some of the changes proposed in Congress IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Quarter Century ago. History in Print of the I and Orange County in th 50 Years Ago May 2, 1895 At a meeting called a City Hall last Thursday ecto form a Chamber of Cop and elect a board of eleverectors, there were present a number of the signers call. Mr. Rogers called the ing to order and Mr. Fay elected temporary chairmaMr. Goldwater temporary retary. The following gentlemen chosen as directors: Anah W. J. Fay, M. L. Rogers, Brown, E. P. Fowler; Burst—A. H. Cargill; Fuller E. K. Benchley; Buena George Whitaker; Orangeth Gus Hansen; Garden G.J. N. Bill; Placentia and minster to be supplied. The Directors will meet at City Hall this afternoon w permanent organization w effected and officers elect Miss Maude Durbin, the tiful actress who supported Modjeska last season, was n Franklin Roosevelt, for whose untimely passing the civilized world still wears its mourning, would have been the first to bow his head in grief at the death of Ernie Pyle, the unassuming little man who followed the front lines to record in his simple stories the doings of American sons in battle. Ernie was a hero to the troops he lived with, shared K rations with and wrote home about. He went where the fighting men went, and though he admitted the sound of the big guns made him sick inside, he always pushed on if there were men ahead, for those were the men he glorified in his stories. The muddy, dirty and often bloody G. I. was the boy Ernie Pyle heroized. The signed column printed in many papers alongside the news of his own death drew a homely yet heart-stirring story of the picture of the boys in the Okinawa action. How they lived, in shallow foxholes on a cold and windy hill. How they dined, on mouldy K rations, dated 1942. What they talked about between supper and blackout, when the war would end, what the home front thinks about it all, little whimsical jokes on themselves and each other. Families of service men in the areas Ernie Pyle visited on both fronts watched his daily column earnestly for news of their loved ones, eager to learn something of the conditions under which they lived and fought. Ernie was a link—a strong, dependable link—between the men at the front and home. He will be missed as keenly here as in the war camps where make the highly publicized, but somewhat disappointing G. I. Bill of Rights more workable. During the nine or ten months of its existence, many flaws have developed in it, especially in regard to the veterans' loan program. The realization is growing in Washington that present regulations make it too difficult for servicemen to obtain loans. It is not clear, however, how some of the changes proposed in Congress will help the situation. One, for instance, would have loans made directly by the Veterans Administration instead of by private lending institutions. The present difficulties our veterans are experiencing in borrowing are not due to reluctance of financial firms such as banks to lend to them. The main stumbling blocks lie in the restrictions on loans in the G. I. Bill itself and in the regulations made by the Veterans Administration which must approve all loans. When these restrictions and regulations are made more practicable, loans can be made just as easily through the regular private lending channels as they could through the government agency. In fact, direct lending by the government to servicemen would only serve to put Washington deeper into the business field and extend bureaucratic control. Modification of the G. I. Bill which will enable it to accomplish the purpose for which it was originally drawn cannot come too soon. But merely making changes in it will not accomplish anything unless those changes reach the causes which make it ineffective at present. Miss Maude Durbin, the tiful actress who supported Modjeska last season, was named to Otis Skinner, who was the Madame's company, because she been starring alone East, a few days ago. Miss corresponds with a young of this city and in a recent confided to her that she shortly let her into a secret caring herself. The disbring the nature of it, and join the happy couple's friends in wishing them life of wedded bliss and upon the stage. When Miss bin comes to California again has promised to give us at the show free, so we fatherly interest in her, and our hat to her in the marry distinguished actor she will bear. Senator White has our for acopy of the abstract eleventh census and other documents. The school census gives children, an increase of 4 last year, although by 25 and 30 children are est to have been cut off from the recently formed M district. This increase gives another teacher, we are no titled to ten. Mr. Peter Weisel and took their departure at no Tuesday for a trip to Their many friends in A wish them bon voyage, and to see them all back in A soon. Peter Weisel did not pany his father and family their trip to Europe but in Anaheim. While in Los Angeles th day we had the pleasure o ing Mr. Chas. Shortridge prietor of the San Francisco who has worked such an im transformation in that new since purchasing it recent Shortridge is a young man tivating suvity of address excellent newspaper ranks Long Distance reminder for Spring Today and tomorrow and every business day something like four million Toll and Long Distance calls will be going over Bell System lines. So we'd like to remind you that there's still a wartime rush on certain circuits and ask your co-operation when the operator says—"Please limit your call to 5 minutes." Women needed as telephone operators. Interesting — pleasant — essential work. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Telephone 2101 IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Gazette Issued a Half Century and a Quarter Century ago. These files contain the only Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Plongers. 50 Years Ago May 2, 1895 At a meeting called at the City Hall last Thursday evening to form a Chamber of Commerce and elect a board of eleven directors, there were present quite number of the signers to the l. Mr. Rogers called the meeting to order and Mr. Fay was elected temporary chairman and. Goldwater temporary Secretary. The following gentlemen were chosen as directors: Anaheim—J. Fay, M. L. Rogers, W. T. Town, E. P. Fowler; Brooksfirst—A. H. Cargill; Fullerton—K. Benchley; Buena Park—George Whitaker; Orangethorpe—M. Hansen; Garden Grove—N. Bill; Placentia and Westchester to be supplied. The Directors will meet at the City Hall this afternoon when a permanent organization will be elected and officers elected. Miss Maude Durbin, the beautiful actress who supported Mme. Odjeska last season, was married 25 Years Ago April 29, 1920 The new board of city trustees met in regular session on Thursday evening. There were present Mayor Stark, Trustees Backs, Gates, Mann and Gibbs. The trustees appointed O. E. Steward city manager and H. G. Ames city attorney. The applications of W. A. Wallace for rate collector and J. S. Howard for recorder were referred to the city manager. The application of A. W. Wood for city marshal was laid over for further reconsideration. Several bids were received for sinking a new water well at the plant, also casing. The bids were rejected and the board decided to go into the open market and award the contracts. The Gazette was awarded printing contract for ensuing year. Fifty thousand square feet of canvas will be used in constructing the two huge tents that will house the exhibits in the Orange County auto show that opens in this city next Wednesday and (More 50 Years Ago) E. J. Mercereau, son-in-law of Mrs. Roberts of this city, has taken his departure with his family for New York to reside. Several smart showers of rain fell on Sunday morning bringing the total rainfall for the season to 15.77 inches. (More 25 Years Ago) Mr. and Mrs. Al Nowotny attended the Texas picnic held at Los Angeles Saturday. A. W. Thomas and Miss Margaret Eves were married last Thursday and are making their home at the Colonial Apartments. Carl Pressel announces plans for his new building to be built at the corner of Clementine and Center streets. The lot is 75x75 and will be covered by a two story brick building. Judge Tells Life Club of Child Delinquency Parents should and sume the responsibility of children, Judge M. C. Suz La Verne, told member Lions club last Friday no they gathered at the E house. Talking on the solution delinquency he said that satisfactory cure is that invention. He said that schools and courts can give deal of help but that part study ways and means encing their children in direction. Wayne Griggs, on leave the club, told of his ex in the merchant marine the past year and gave teresting account of a took him to many ports Pacific. Tevis Westgate announced the annual dinner party will be held tonight Hills near Claremont and approximate attendance expected. Because of the affair no noon meeting held tomorrow. Thayer president, presided overSION. PULP FOR AUTOS Some 50,000 American biles will be wanted in Sweden in postwar Swedish leader states, an en wants to send Amer quantities of wood pulp. Great circle mileages Exchange Builds Juice Canning Plant The Exchange Board of Directors approved plans on January 24 for an orange juice canning plant to be added to the facilities of the Exchange Orange Products Company at Ontario, California. Your reporter stopped by there one day last week to see how the plant was coming along, and to learn more about it. If you've never visited "Orange Products," you're going to be impressed when you do! The buildings, tanks, machinery and loading docks take up the better part of a city block. Makes you realize that the processing of products fruit is a large business in itself, and an important part of the Exchange operation. The new plant is going in just south of the present buildings—and from the size of the excavation and huge concrete piers already poured, it was plain the finished structure would be pretty imposing. Counted 47 of these big piers, necessary to support the heavy machinery for extracting, pasteurizing and canning orange juice. By the time you read this the building itself should be going up. It's hoped the plant will be ready to operate on or about July 1. What interested your reporter most was to find out just why the Exchange should be building a juice canning plant, and especially at this time. One reason, according to H. S. Bailey, manager of the Orange Products Company, is that the demand for citrus products is now extremely heavy, not only for government but for civilian use, and this expansion of facilities will enable the Exchange to fill a larger share of this demand. But the main reason, the basic one, goes back to the purpose of the Exchange itself, which is to secure for its members, at all times, the best possible return for their fruit. That involves first of all, selling their fruit through fresh fruit channels at the best possible prices. But it also means that the best possible return must be secured for the fruit that cannot be sold in fresh fruit channels. The entire production policy of the Exchange Orange Products Company is planned to that end. While in Los Angeles the other day we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Chas. Shortridge, proprietor of the San Francisco Call, who has worked such an immense transformation in that newspaper since purchasing it recently. Mr. Shortridge is a young man of capturing suavity of address and his excellent newspaper ranks abreast of the best in the country. Miss Olga Zeus is one of the most industrious residents of the city. After getting through with her duties in the bank she has been engaged for sometime past the task of posting books evenings in Herman Dickel's establishment. Gilbert Landell distinguished himself in the flower parade in Los Angeles on Saturday by driving the dog-cart which took first place for carts of its class in La Besta. Gilbert had with him Miss Ddie Maxwell and the Misses Owena and Marguerita Moore, very daintily gowned in white and pink, with parasols decorated with flowers. The turnout was awarded the first prize for carts, the prize being a $35 manicure set, which was turned over to Miss Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs. Seegar and Missitta Smith have been visiting Ontario during the week, the tests of Mr. and Mrs. Moores. Mrs. P. Davis who has been sourning in Anaheim for some one past left yesterday for her time in San Francisco. Mrs. Koll and Mrs. L. Browning have taken their departure from Anaheim for Europe, to be sent until September. Lieut. Ernest Clabaugh has been transferred to Anaheim by the Santa Fe railroad company and he and his wife have moved here. Dr. J. W. Truxaw has purchased an acre and a quarter of valencias adjoining his residence property at the corner of Los Angeles and Broad streets. O. A. Mullinix, who sold his drug store to Walter Cadman a couple of years ago and engaged in the ranching business, has returned to his first love, having purchased his former store. He now has possession and has installed Walter Cadman as chief lieutenant. Both were popular members of Anaheim’s business circle in former days and the people will be glad to see them return. Burleigh Goodrich has secured a suitable building in Brea and is preparing to open a plumbing shop there. Mrs. Laura Resh has returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, where she spent several weeks visiting her mother. A. J. Gamber recently purchased a grocery store in Los Angeles and has moved it to this city. He has fitted up the corner room of his storage warehouse at the corner of Chartres and Los Angeles and is now transacting business there. John J. Everharty, famerly a well known resident of this city was in town this week from Los Angeles with a party of friends. John is in the real estate business. Misses Sophie and Marie Rimpau went up to Hollywood Saturday to visit relatives. But the main reason, the basic one, goes back to the purpose of the Exchange itself, which is to secure for its members, at all times, the best possible return for their fruit. That involves, first of all, selling their fruit through fresh fruit channels at the best possible prices. But it also means that the best possible return must be secured for the fruit that cannot be sold in fresh fruit channels. The entire production policy of the Exchange Orange Products Company is planned to that end. For example, the company recently installed equipment for manufacturing molasses from which alcohol is made. This helped meet a big wartime need; made use of waste materials of orangen which were formerly a disposal problem—and increased the grower's return. It's because the company goes at things this way that to date they've been able to return over $20,000,000 to Exchange growers. Today canned orange juice gives every indication of becoming a large selling, big volume item. Demand has increased very greatly the last few years. To assure the best possible return on products fruit in the future, Exchange growers want to be in a position to use for canned orange juice grades and sizes not desired by the fresh fruit market. The new plant will provide excellent modern facilities, from which the Exchange can expand if the growers' interests so require. Just another example of the way growers can insure their future by working together through the Exchange. Next report: in this paper two weeks from today. Judge Tells Lions Club of Child Delinquency Parents should and must assume the responsibility of their children, Judge M. C. Summers of La Verne, told members of the Lions club last Friday noon when they gathered at the Elks clubhouse. Talking on the solution of child delinquency he said that the only satisfactory cure is that of prevention. He said that churches, schools and courts can give a great deal of help but that parents must study ways and means of influencing their children in the right direction. Wayne Griggs, on leave from the club, told of his experiences in the merchant marine during the past year and gave an interesting account of a trip that took him to many ports in the Pacific. Tevis Westgate announced that the annual dinner party for wives will be held tonight at Padua Hills near Claremont and that an approximate attendance of 90 is expected. Because of the evening affair no noon meeting will be held tomorrow. Thayer Chapman, president, presided over the session. PULP FOR AUTOS Some 50,000 American automobiles will be wanted annually in Sweden in postwar days, a Swedish leader states, and Sweden wants to send America large quantities of wood pulp. Great circle mileages instead of straight lines. HAS WEINER BAKE The Youth Fellowship class at the White Temple Methodist church enjoyed a weiner bake Sunday evening before attending the evening service at the church. Approximately 20 young people attended the gathering that was supervised by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Held. Ruth Demaree, president, presided. Experiments by the University of Texas indicate that dried citrus pulp can be substituted for as much as half the concentrate or grain ration for dairy cows. The grapefruit shipping season in Florida and Texas is expected to end much earlier than usual, thus aiding the market for late desert grapefruit from California and Arizona. HIS CANCELLED TENPLAN CHECK IS PROOF! There's no room for doubt when you pay a bill by TENPLAN check. Your check—properly endorsed and cancelled—is a proof of payment which can never be disputed. TENPLAN checks are a real convenience—they help you save time, tires, gasoline. Open your TENPLAN account today at any branch of Bank of America. Buy 10 checks for $1 in a neat packet. You need keep only enough money on deposit in the bank to cover the checks you write. PULP FOR AUTOS Some 50,000 American automobiles will be wanted annually in Sweden in postwar days, a Swedish leader states, and Sweden wants to send America large quantities of wood pulp. Great circle mileages instead of distances actually flown, may be used in America in calculating air express rates, and possibly passenger rates; these mileages are now being computed by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. J. C. Penney Company, Inc. April 1902 = April 1945 43 YEARS of Fair Dealing In 1902, an ambitious young man started a dry goods store in a Wyoming mining town. He was confident that hard work and fair dealing would make his store a success—and he was right. The little store attracted people from miles around, as they learned that Mr. Penney sold dependable merchandise at prices as low as he could make them. So the store grew... and grew... into two stores... into four stores.. So the store grew... and grew... into two stores.... into four stores.... into 8..16..32... into SIXTEEN HUNDRED, AND MORE.... —all in 43 short years! But this is more than the success story of an energetic, ambitious American. Mr. Penney himself has said that business success is only the by-product of right principles...the determination to serve honestly and to share with fellow-workers and customers the rewards of hard work and loyalty. Through all these years...fat years and lean...years of war and years of peace...the Penney Company has progressed unceasingly: by Fair Dealing!