anaheim-gazette 1945-05-17

Navy Flyers' Feat Described in Skyways Magazine Lt. (j.g.) Noel Mendoza paid a surprise visit to Anaheim on Mother's day to see his mother, Mrs. Roy Mendoza of 837 South Lemon street. Stationed at Watsonville the young navy flier has received orders for further overseas duty. He returned to the states last October after nine months' duty in the Pacific where he took part in all of the great actions of that time including the Marshalls, Carolines, Palua, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Formosa and the Philippines. He has received the distinction of being made assistant to jettison his bomb when he could handle the Jap fighter anyway. Although at the time I recommended against this practice in horrified tones, the incident seems amusing now." For this action he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Lt. Mendoza entered the service immediately after Pearl Harbor and received his wings in March, 1943. He is a graduate of Anaheim Union High school, Fullerton junior college and the University of Southern California. His wife, Charlotte, is the daughter of Dr. W. V. Fallis of Anaheim. She has been living in Watsonville with her husband. PFC Henry Currie Serving With Engineer Command PFC Henry Currie Serving With Engineer Command Though the war is over in Europe the following dispatch has just been received from a 9th Engineer Command Battalion in France. The dispatch reads as follows: Pvt. First Class Henry S. Currie of Anaheim is a member of the 850th Engineer Aviation Battalion which has been released from the censor's secret list along with six other battalions of the Ninth Air Force Engineer Command. A vehicle driver, Currie is serving with the battalion on the Western front where it is now working on another frontline airfield for the U.S. Ninth Air Force. The battalion, which is commanded by Lt. Col. Warner J. Ray, of Kalamazoo, Mich., has been constructing and repairing airfields on the continent since a short time after D-day. It was one of the first IX Engineer Command units to land in France and has put into service eight airfields for tactical coordination operations of the Ninth Air Force. Prior to coming to the continent, the 850th was stationed in the United Kingdom where it built bases for American heavy bombers and escort aircraft. It arrived in May, 1943. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Currie, live in Anaheim. PFC Alby Kapsner Is Reported as Missing in Action Appearing on a casualty list early this week was the name of Pfc. Alby J. Kapsner, son of Mrs. Catherine E. Kapsner of 927 Zeyn street. In March he was reported as wounded in action but now is reported as missing in action. He was fighting in Europe with the 399th Infantry regiment of the 100th division. He has been overseas since last October and went into action in France. Harry Patton passed through town on Thursday's express route to San Diego, on his way to allot a parcel of lands in erality to the Indians on the Ysabel agency. Harry is the latest politician in southern California, having had two appointments from Cleveland, and is a awake fellow, even if he did to light the electric lights at Diego with a match. Another meeting of the growers interested in establishing a cannery at Fullerton will held in that city tomorrow; idea of forming a co-operate organization has been given and probably the moneyed of the section together with outside assistance as may be to go into the business with will erect a cannery in time the handling of the coming sons crop. Bentz & Steadman have placed four thirty-two candle-paper electric lights in their meat kett, greatly improving its appearance at night. These are the lights of this power to be produced here, the other being of sixteen candle-power arcs. The thirty-two candle piles is the correct light for shops probably the example of this terprising firm will be followed by the Landlord, next door about it Joe? (The Landlord Joseph Helmsen. The Gazette then located in the He block on West Center street note.) OPENING Tonight at 5 p.m. Enlarged, Beautiful Cocktail Bar Entertainment Opening Night SEAFOOD OF ALL KINDS SAME FINE SERVICE SAM'S SEAFOOD CAFE and FISH MARKET 2501 Coast Highway, ½ Mile East of Old Location Near Seal Beach IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 50 Years Ago May 23, 1895 The Chamber of Commerce met regular session last Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Present, actors Rogers, McFadden, Carr-Fay, Brown and Fowler. The special committee appointed adjudicate upon the difficulty between the city and the W. U. Co. has arrived at the concession that no orders had been awarded the company requiring removal of their wires and use of the opinion that linemen are in error in reporting the water. The committee further find that one of the telegraph poles on water street from the Commer-Hotel west, are in an unsafe location from rotting underland and ask to have them re-elected by more substantial poles. Fay prepared a letter, covering all matters looking to an acceptable adjustment of the disement, which has been forwarded to the telegraph company San Francisco. Mr. W. H. Bailey, owner of the Anaheim Ranch writes to renew his description, and adds, "I get high information from the Gale and prize it highly. I conclude Orange County on its greatest prosperity and am sharpen it through my ownership of the Olinda ranch." Harry Patton passed through on Thursday's express en-route to San Diego, on his way to plot a parcel of lands in seventy to the Indians on the San Joel agency. Harry is the luckiest politician in southern California having had two appointments in Cleveland, and is a wide-ranging member of the community. 25 Years Ago May 20, 1920 Veterans of the Civil war are rejoicing over the bill recently passed increasing their pension to $50.00 per month. Pensions of widows of the Civil, Mexican and Spanish wars were also increased to $30.00 per month. There are over a hundred Mexican war widows on the list, Mrs. B. F. E. Kellogg of this city being one of them. The Anaheim fire boys held their annual banquet in the stockholders room of the water company's building Tuesday night. All the men were present and enjoyed the excellent feed dished up by the chefs, W. J. Lake and Herman Schindler. These boys dont work at the trade, but they know how to prepare an appetizing meal. The 37th Annual Conference of the Evangelical association of California was held in Salem church in this city last week. Bishop Heinmiller of Cleveland, Ohio presided and ministers were present from all parts of the state: The Sunday school was conducted by Mrs. E. L. Weatherwax. Frank Scott came in from Arizona a few days ago for a visit with relatives and friends. Frank says there is a great future for that state and agricultural pursuits are unlimited whenever water is developed. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis drove to San Diego on Saturday and spent several days in that city. They boarded the U.S.S. Brooklys which had just arrived from the canal, on her way to Mare Island to go out of com- Junior Class Play To be On May 25 The Junior Class play, the last major drama production of the school year, will be held at the Anaheim Union high school auditorium May 25 at 8 o'clock and tickets for the performance are now on sale. The comedy, "Come Rain or Shine," is directed by Miss Natalie Street, head of the drama department. Taking part in the production are Cynthia Dudley, Anna Mae Bath, Beverly Inskeep, Frances Plow, Christine Fisher, Edna Roberts, Wanda Reinhart, Marlys Gifford, Barbara Beddall, Shirley Walesworth, Russell Ward, Joe Steicken, Jerry Franks and Charles Bengochea. Rehearsals are going ahead at full swing and the cast is enthusiastically certain that the student body and general public will find the play thoroughly entertaining. Realtors Disclose Citrus Deals One of the largest citrus grove deals to be completed recently has been announced by Nichols and Alex Walker, Fullerton real estate agent, and involves the sale of a 40-acre orange grove with a ranchhouse and a caretaker's home at Brookhurst and Chapman avenue, northwest of Garden Grove. The property first was purchased from Robert Anderson by Lloyd Nichols of Anaheim for a consideration of $95,000. The property was then sold to Leon Knoeller of Westminster for $110,000 involving a trade of some other properties. Knoeller then sold the west 20 acres of the land in 10-acre pieces. One acreage was sold to Clarence Gurney Joe Steichen Is Elected Hi Schoe Student President Students at the Anaheim High school held their election for student body class officers this week; election itself will take place Tuesday. Final results have ready been determined cases and only a few positions in doubt. Joe Steichen has been president of the students Jerry Franks, vice president Dicky Graham, secretary ofords; Shirley Walsworth; tary of safety and welfare Charlene Walker, secretary girl's athletics. There will run-off between Ted Knoeller and Pat Salaets for secret student affairs; David Fein and Kenny Knapp for selection of boy's athletics and O.Fischer and Charlotte Ga-z secretary of the treasury. Russell Ward was elected junior class president and nominees are vice president Salaets and Milne Stearn retary, Wanda Reinhart and Rodriguez and treasurer Dudley and Mildred Thornton. Nominees for the juniors are Harold Bonner, Maurice Michael and Keith president; Bill Kool Joyce Newkirk, treasurer Barbara Evans and Norman Red Cross representative; more class nominees are Elam, president; Gary Frank Scott came in from Arizona a few days ago for a visit with relatives and friends. Frank says there is a great future for that state and agricultural pursuits are unlimited whenever water is developed. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis drove to San Diego on Saturday and spent several days in that city. They boarded the U.S.S. Brooklys which had just arrived from the canal, on her way to Mare Island to go out of commission. They met a number of the crew who are acquainted with their son Raymond, who is with the Marines in the Canal Zone. Theodore Roberts has completed the garage on his ranch northeast of town and moved his family into it on Monday. The family will make their home in the garage until a residence is completed. Mrs. B. J. Dresser entertained the Golden West club at her home on Palm street Friday afternoon. Mrs. W. E. McCann was winner of first prize in whist, Mrs. J., H. Cook second and Mrs. F. B. Kern third. S. C. Hartranft left Saturday for the east. Mr. Hartranft is a delegate from the Anaheim church to the Presbyterian general assembly in Philadelphia. He will also visit friends in Iowa before returning. Bob Mills and Frank Dyer are great lads to get in and boost when they can be of service to a friend. That is the spirit that wins. George Bauer came down from Cucamonga Saturday to look after some business affairs and visit old friends. The foothills atmosphere, he thinks, is beneficial to his health. Prof. Askin of the Anaheim high school faculty, has been elected to head the English and dramatic department of the Fullerton high school, to succeed Prof. Arthur Stuckle, who has resigned. E. A. Beard and family have returned from a fishing trip in Santa Barbara county. Mr. Beard reports excellent luck as trout were plentiful and large. A. Pierotti, pioneer Placentia resident, was a business visitor in town a few days ago. The piano pupils of Miss Lela Steadman gave a recital at her home 122 E. Broadway Monday America still needs your help worldwide food shortage. Plant pumps for your current needs—and an efficient canning. It isn't too late—but do Miss Phebe Jones of Garden Grove and Miss Scarritt of Orange are in town on Tuesday and will be the editorial sanctum aasant call. Mr. Leonard Parker brought in beautiful bunch of sixteen Mediterranean sweet oranges yesterday, grown on his place, to be used on exhibition at the bank. Fred Rimpau has purchased the Mon Smith cottage on Los Angeles street and has moved with her lares and penates to take up residence there. Billy Cooper has accepted a position with Fleischman's meat market and sausage factory. Louie Bolz has our thanks for every fine mess of clams which washed our office this time right up with care. Julius Schneider is expected from Los Angeles in a few days, after an absence in the gelle city for some weeks. Mrs. Savin and daughter, Miss Blanco, came up from Tia Ana Saturday and after a short visit with the family of Mr. Rimel, proceeded to Los Angeles where Miss Blanco we married Monday. Miss Maggie Higgins is learn-telegraphy at the S.P. depot. Wm. Koenig is sojourning at rowhead hot springs. Please phone your local, society personal news items to The zette. Call 2206. E. A. Beard and family have returned from a fishing trip in Santa Barbara county. Mr. Beard reports excellent luck as trout were plentiful and large. A. Pierotti, pioneer Placentia resident, was a business visitor in town a few days ago. The piano pupils of Miss Lela Steadman gave a recital at her home 122 E. Broadway Monday afternoon. Those present were Dorothy Fox, Hazel Fox, Evelyn Clanton, Floma Schneider, Victoria Koehler, Alberta Vall, Eleanor Myers, Madeline Moore, Martha Adams, Kathryn Adams, Rovena Cone, Mary Easton, Gladys Ruether, Mable Ruether, Lilly Patton, Morie Warner, Dorothy Yungbluth, and Donald Skinner. Mrs. Delos Morton of Los Angeles formerly a well known resident of this city, died at her home last Thursday. Interment was made in Anaheim cemetery. When Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Renner returned home from the Chautauqua Wednesday night they found that burglars had ransacked the home during their absence and carried off jewelry and clothing to the value of $300. Entry had been gained by cutting the screen on a kitchen window. PIONEER CONFERENCE The annual southern California Y. M. C. A. Pioneer meeting will be held this Saturday at Occidental college and a large delegation will attend from Anaheim. The conference and field day will open at 9 a.m. and will end at 3:30 in the afternoon. Wilbert Bonney is chairman of the Pioneer work here. Joe Steichen Is Elected Hi School Student President Students at the Anaheim Union high school held their primary election for student body and class officers this week and the election itself will take place next Tuesday. Final results have already been determined in most cases and only a few positions are a doubt. Joe Steichen has been elected president of the student body; Jerry Franks, vice president; Dicky Graham, secretary of records; Shirley Walsworth, secretary of safety and welfare, and Charlene Walker, secretary of girl's athletics. There will be a run-off between Ted Fishback and Pat Salaets for secretary of student affairs; David Fernandez and Kenny Knapp for secretary of boy's athletics and Christine Fischer and Charlotte Gauer for secretary of the treasury. Russell Ward was elected senior class president and other nominees are vice president: Pat Salaets and Milne Stearns; secretary, Wanda Reinhart and Ralph Rodriguez and treasurer, Cynthia Dudley and Mildred Thompson. Nominees for the junior class are Harold Bonner, Maurice Carrichael and Keith Herman, president; Bill Kellogg and Jim Salaets, vice president; Barbara Hein, secretary; Bill Koontz and Joyce Newkirk, treasurer, and Barbara Evans and Norma Moore, Red Cross representative. Sophomore class nominees are Jim Elam, president; Gary Oelrich, vice president; Dolpha Underwood, secretary and Clarice Pratt and June Sexton, treasurer. OKLAHOMA PICNIC The Oklahoma semi-annual picnic will be held on Memorial day, May 30 at Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles. An interesting program has been planned for the afternoon's entertainment. WAR BONDS assure the things you want after victory! What do You Like in the 7th WAR LOAN? Answer: BONDS! BUY 'EM ... KEEP 'EM Aircraft Division DEL MAR TURF CLUB BING CROSBY PAT O'BRIEN, President Vice-President Aircraft Division DEL MAR TURF CLUB BING CROSBY PAT O'BRIEN, President Vice-President HOME PLANNING INSTITUTE ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL LITTLE THEATRE THURSDAY, MAY 24th, 7:30 P.M. SUBJECT LANDSCAPE GARDENING COLORED MOTION PICTURES — PANEL DISCUSSION Sponsored by Anaheim Merchants - Meetings Will Follow Each Thursday Plant Vegetable" DAYS (V-DAYS FOR VEGETABLE GARDENERS) Still needs your help to meet a food shortage. Plant plenty of vegetables need needs—and an over-supply for it too late—but do it now! And it's the Flame that will make them perfect! till needs your help to meet a ood shortage. Plant plenty of vegetables ent needs—and an over-supply for n't too late—but do it now! And it's the Flame that will make them perfect! 3 When it comes harvest time, see your gas company for helpful printed information on canning. MODERN... PRACTICAL... GAS 4 "Good cooking" works a charm all its own to keep a family happy...And it's the gas flame that makes good cooking easier, surer and better! SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY Gas Appliances are not available during the war—they'll be back again after Victory is won.