anaheim-gazette 1945-05-24

Anaheim — "The City of Beautiful Parks" VOLUME LXXV A Legal Newspaper ANAHEIM SEVERAL THOUSAND EXPECTED AT VFW PROGRAM SUNDAY One of the greatest memorial and patriotic programs to be held in Anaheim in many years will take place this Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Greek amphi-theater in the city park. The impressive Americanism program is being sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars with the assistance of the auxiliary and the program, as announced today by George Sala, chairman, will not only pay stirring tribute to the departed war heroes, but also to those who have been outstanding in their communities as good citizens. Among those who will be especially honored are Mrs. Lambert Stoffel, gold star mother of World War I and one of the oldest Anaheim settlers; Mrs. Juaniiti McKnight, representing a large area in California and Harold Troeller of Fullerton, veteran of the last war. Other honored guests will be teachers from nearby communities and Riverside county, who League of Cities Meets Tonight The Orange County League of Cities and the Los Angeles County League of Cities will hold a joint meeting tonight, Thursday, at 7 o'clock at Huntington Beach Memorial hall, Sixth and To the People of this Community How long will the war with Japan last? Everybody has an answer to this question but our best advice is not to base your bond buying on whether you think it will take weeks or years to win in the Pacific. The best war conduct is always to be on an all-out war effort basis. General Douglas C. MacArthur gave you the tipoff on what to expect before your relatives and friends take over a wrecked Tokyo. In the Philippine campaign only 185 Japanese surrendered in a slaughter which cost them 308,180 men. Buy bonds in the 7th War Loan with a spirit of an American in combat. Give it to the Japs full force and with all your weapons. That's the way to do your part in the vital, mighty 7th War Loan. Now—all together. Among those who will be especially honored are Mrs. Lambert Stoffel, gold star mother of World War I and one of the oldest Anaheim settlers; Mrs. Juani-ti McKnight, representing a large area in California and Harold Troeller of Fullerton, veteran of the last war. Other honored guests will be teachers from nearby communities and Riverside county, who have been selected by their P. T. A. groups as outstanding citizens. They will be present with citizen awards and among them will be the following: Clyde Nickle and Lucia Upp of Anaheim, William B. Purdy and Gladys Colestad of Placentia; Glen Dysinger and Alta Teef of La Habra; Ruth Knowlton of Fullerton and D. E. Jaster of Brea. Principal address will be given by the noted speaker, Tony Antenza, Los Angeles attorney and past national commander of the Veterans of the Spanish-American war. General Arthur E. Easterbrook of the Santa Ana Army Air Base, will present the awards to the teachers. A number of other high ranking military officers will be present. Highlight of the musical part of the program will be the appearance of the Santa Ana Army Air Base band that will play a medley of service songs, the national anthem and for the advancing of the colors by the Boy Scouts. The band will also play an impromptu program from 1:30 to 2 o'clock when the afternoon's program will be formally opened by the Anaheim Union High school trumpeters. Several Boy Scout troops will join in singing a number of service songs and will be accompanied by the VFW band directed by L. H. Stan. The Fremont school chorus, directed by Miss Bonnie Mae Smith, will sing the "Army Air Corps Song" and the high school chorus, directed by Miss Josephine McPhearson, will sing, "Fighting Sons of the Navy Blue." High school trumpeters will sound "Taps" as the concluding number on the program with the Boy Scout-Girl Scout Chorus singing the echoes. Mrs. Opal Walter of Anaheim will sing "Sleep, Soldier Boy, Sleep" and Norma Jean Tews will read, "To Sonny From Mom" in honor of the gold star mother, Mrs. Stoffel. William Faulkner will sing, "My Buddy" and the Girl Scouts will present flowers League of Cities Meets Tonight The Orange County League of Cities and the Los Angeles County League of Cities will hold a joint meeting tonight, Thursday, at 7 o'clock at Huntington Beach Memorial hall, Sixth and Magnolia streets and those attending will hear an interesting talk on what's doing in Washington. The speaker will be Lawrence E. Olson. Washington representative of the League of California Cities and his talk will dwell on general Washington doings with particular stress laid on the latest developments affecting, or of interest to, cities in this state. The joint meeting is held annually between the two counties and a large crowd is expected to attend. War Bond Sales Are Moving Slowly Downtown With Anaheim well into its second week of the Seventh War Loan drive only 16 per cent of the retail division's quota has been made to date, Lee Fabian, chairman announced today. Only 38 salespeople, or 13 per cent, have reported their sales and Fabian is reminding them that sales are to be turned over to block leaders who in turn will report all sales to the headquarters at 148 East Center street. Under the naval task force theme, whereby bond salesmen are promoted in rank according to the number of bonds sold, Lucille Kelly is now a rear admiral with a total sales of $4100. Mary Perkins has been promoted to the rank of commodore for having sold $3175 war bonds. Mary Sample is a captain, having sold $2875 worth of bonds. Four have attained the rank of lieutenant commander; Mrs. Iona Kohler and Mrs. Opal Meeker with sales of $1550; N. M. Durkee with $1400 and Victor G. Loly with $1500. Chief petty officers are Lillian Stevens, Mrs. Mattie Trockstad, Mrs. Helen Hauser, Mrs. Beulah Stephenson, Miss Miller, Miss Anne Schasfsma, Mrs. E. Hillery and Mrs. H Terrell. De Molay Order To Install May 28 Newly-elected officers of the Templar chapter of the Order of De Molay will be installed in impressive rites on Monday evening May 24 at the Masonic temple at 8 o'clock. Special tribute will be paid to the 32 members who are in the armed forces. Master Councilor Russell Ward Senior Councilor Jack Greger and JJunior Councilor Clark Winger will be installed as will the following appointive officers: William Gathas, senior deacon; Don Davis, junior deacon; Warren Stolz, senior steward; William Brown, junior steward; Rodger Siems, chaplain; Don Liebhart marshal; Robert Elliott, almoner; Jim Westenkuehler, standard bearer; Charles Hunt, orator; Keith Mahoney, first preceptor; Warren Cox, second preceptor; Gene Noe, third preceptor; Bob Lutes, fourth preceptor; Robert Merriam , fifth perceptor; Ted Fishbach, sixth preceptor; Marvin Bates, seventh preceptor; Leroy Penhall, sentinel, and Floyd Taylor, sub. Installing officers will be Gregg Watson, installing officer; George Ehrle, senior councilor; Eugene Frisby, junior councilor; Jerry Franks, marshal, and Glenn Greder, chaplain. The advisory council is F. Leroy Marsh, chairman; Charles Organ chapter advisor, and J. M. Casey T. K. M. Smith, George Ehrle Hal Eaton and O. N. Brower. Rotary Club Sees Movie of Bombing Of Pearl Harbor A film entitled, "Pearl Harbor," was shown members of the Rotary club Monday noon when they met at the Elks clubhouse. Shown by C. E. Rogers, public relations representative for a major oil company. Services Take 12 From This District The Selective Service board reports that word has been received that 12 men were inducted into the service on early May call; ten went into the army, one into the navy and one into the marine corps. Lovick Daniel Davis was accepted by the navy and Henry Roger Martinez by the marine corps. Those entering the army were Bernard Joseph Patton, Earl Heywood Beard, Wayne Frederick Schmidt, Sidwell Westley Cowan, Marvin Lester Elledge, Dale Vance Walker, Leon Reginald Currie, L. D. Elzie Timbrook, Marvin Louis Browmiller and George Newton Magill. Job Printing, Gazette, Ph. 2206. J. W. Phelps to Represent Calif. Banks for Assn. J. W. Phelps of Los Angeles, president of the Southern Counties bank, has been elected to represent the California banks in the American Bankers association. He is state vice president of the state bank division. His son, William W. Phelps, secretary of the Southern Counties bank and manager of the local branch will leave early in June to attend a three weeks' session of the graduate school of banking sponsored by the American Bankers association; that will be held at Rutgers university in New Brunswick, N. J. He attended the session last summer also. News about people is what makes a newspaper interesting Rotary Club Sees Movie of Bombing Of Pearl Harbor A film entitled "Pearl Harbor" was shown members of the Rotary club Monday noon when they met at the Elks clubhouse. Shown by C. E. Rogers, public relations representative for a major oil company, it included shots of the actual bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 and many scenes taken afterward; also shots of prisoners of the Philippines taken after they had been liberated from the Japs. Program chairman was Dr. E. H. Kersten. Paul Demaree, chairman of the Seventh War Loan drive in the Anaheim district, again emphasized the necessity of buying war bonds. Special guest for the occasion was Lieut. Jim Burden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burden. It was announced that George McGill left last week for service in the armed forces. The birthdays of George Hedstrom, president, and Charles B Frank were fittingly observed. Toastmasters Plan Ladies' Night Toastmasters club will hold a ladies' night on the evening of June 19 when a Spanish dinner will be held out of doors at a place to be announced at a later date. The group met Tuesday evening at the Parker House. The club trophy for the week's best speech was awarded to John Dwyer and critic for the evening was Sydney Pellew. Seven-minute talks were given by Paul Demaree, Harold Alson. Joe Kaska was a guest for the evening. "AHEIM GAZETE" "Est. 1870" "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1945 Close Stores on Memorial Day Meeting for the first time in several years the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Parker House for Memorial Day Service May 30 At Cemetery With thousands of American service men lying dead on far-flung battlefields this Memorial day will have an added significance throughout the nation and in Anaheim, as in past years, tribute to the honored dead will be paid in a fitting ceremony at the Anaheim cemetery. The program is under the auspices of Anaheim post, American Legion, No. 72. Elaborate plans have been made by C. J. Mauerhan, committee chairman, who stated today that this year's affair will be the best ever given here. Serving on the committee with Mauerhan are William P. Webb, who will act as master of ceremonies and James Heffron. Holiday Order Install May 28 -elected officers of the chapter of the Order of May will be installed in imprints on Monday evening, at the Masonic temple at Special tribute will be the 32 members who are armed forces. Councilor Russell Ward, Councilor Jack Greger and Councilor Clark Wingert installed as will the foll-appointive officers: Wilthas, senior deacon; Don junior deacon; Warren senior steward; William junior steward; Rodger chaplain; Don Liebhart, Robert Elliott, almoner; Westenkuehler, standard Charles Hunt, orator; Mahoney, first preceptor; Cox, second preceptor; Bee, third preceptor; Bob fourth preceptor; Robert fifth perceptor; Ted sixth perceptor; Marvin seventh preceptor; Leroy sentinel, and Floyd Tay- ing officers will be Gregg installing officer; George senior councilor; Eugene junior councilor; Jerry marshal, and Glenn Greplain. advisory council is F Leroy chairman; Charles Organ, advisor, and J. M. Casey, M. Smith, George Ehrle, and O. N. Brower. Y Club Sees of Bombing Pearl Harbor entitled, "Pearl Harbor" own members of the Ro-Monday noon when they the Elks clubhouse. Shown Rogers, public relations native for a major oil He also urged that merchants keep their stocks in a liquid condition so that they will not be caught with a lot of wartime substitute goods on hand when the war is over. The speaker particularly stressed the need for more and better advertising and emphasized that in Anaheim, as in past years, tribute to the honored dead will be paid in a fitting ceremony at the Anaheim cemetery. The program is under the auspices of Anaheim post, American Legion No. 72. Elaborate plans have been made by C. J. Mauerhan, committee chairman, who stated today that this year's affair will be the best ever given here. Serving on the committee with Mauerhan are William P. Webb, who will act as master of ceremonies, and James Heffron. The program will begin promptly at 10:30 o'clock in front of the flagpole and all Legionnaires are asked to be there at that time. Organizations participating in the program with the Legion are the Daughters of the American Revolution, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Spanish War Veterans, Spanish Wars Veterans Auxiliary, Gold Star Mothers, Navy Mothers, Women's Relief Corps, Daughters of Union Veterans, Daughters of Confederacy, Boy and Girl Scouts and the American Legion Auxiliary. The assembly call will be sounded by Boy Scout Bugler Gerald Shatcher and raising of the colors ceremony will be conducted by Boy Scout Troop No. 72. The bugler will then play to the colors after which the various patriotic organizations will place wreaths on the monument of the Unknown Soldier. E. J. Schilling will give the explanation of the monument after which Mrs. Opal Walters will render a vocal selection. Following a volley by the state guard "Taps" will be sounded by the bugler. The assemblage will then move to the mausoleum where the following program will take place: Invocation—Rev. Paul G. Neumann Bethel Baptist church. Introduction of the heads of organizations—William P. Webb. Vocal duet—Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lachay. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address—Mary Lou Neja. Vocal selection—Mrs. Walter Ross. In Flander's Field—Corda Lee Nelms. Speaker of the day—Paul H. Demaree, superintendent of the Anaheim Union High school. Benediction—Rev. A. L. Horn, Salem Evangelical church. Anaheim Gazette since 1870. Anaheim's 1st Prisoner of War Returns After Two Years in Enemy Camps Anaheim's 1st Prisoner of War Returns After Two Years in Enemy Camps Anaheim's first war prisoner came home this week! Happy to be back in the United States Pvt. Dimas Torres, 26, is trying to erase from his memory the experiences he underwent during the two years and 4 months that he was a prisoner of war—first of the Italians and then of the Germans. Among the memories that he is trying to forget is the 900 mile forced march last winter when he was walked from East Prussia westward across the Rhine River. It was cold and there wasn't much food and the prisoners slept in barns at night as the Germans took them westward to escape from the Russians. It was on April 13 that Pvt. Torres and fellow-prisoners were finally rescued by American tankmen. When an American observation plane flew over the camp Torres and the others rushed outside and waved everything white that they could lay their hands on. "That lieutenant was a brave man" Torres said simply. "He landed right in the camp and left only when we warned him that Germans were approaching in a motorcycle with a sidecar. He said he'd send help to us." The airman made a half circle over the camp, twen swooped low and strafed the German motorcycle before he flew off. Shortly afterwards the tanks arrived at a month later Torres was back in the United States. It was Red Cross food pail ages that helped to keep him alight during his long months as a prisoner. Rations were slim he saw They consisted of a daily ration of two slices of black bread and three small potatoes. At the same time he was forced to work long hours cutting wood. While he lost weight he managed to keep from getting sick. Torres landed with the Ft. Army in the early days of African invasion and he was captured by the Italians. He was taken to Italy and when the country capitulated he was given his freedom. For nine days he hid out in the woods but before he could make his way back Allied territory he was captured by the Germans and was taken to East Prussia. Born in Anaheim, Torres tended local schools and enlisted in the Army in August, 1941. Trained at Ft. Knox, Kentucci and from there went overseas. Back home, he is on a 30 day leave but he expects to be charged shortly under the Army point system. For the being he is making his home with his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Al Herrera of E Santa Ana street. DEMAND CONTINUES ACTIVE FOR ORANGES; PEACH CROP UP Kiwanis Club Visits Essex Wire Company Approximately 50 members of the Kiwanis club enjoyed a tour through the Essex wire plant Tuesday noon following the regular weekly luncheon at the Elks clubhouse. They were welcomed and guided through the plant by C. F. Bowers, president, R. W. Mungall, plant manager and C. H. Purdy, purchasing agent. Starting with the first process, members were shown how the rough copper wires, measuring 5-16 inch rod, are brought down to microscopic fineness that is finer. The nationwide demand for oranges continues active with prices long although navels showing extreme decay are being heavily discounted. The valencia growers are happy in the knowledge that a very small percentage of their product is being discounted due to decay or other causes. Occasional discounts are being made on 344s and smaller valencias although at this time no definite trend has been established on small sizes. The valencia harvest is getting underway at this time with the growers experiencing some difficulty in securing sufficient pickers to pick the large crop on the trees this year. Plans are under way, through military authorities, to use prisoner of war labor in this work. The number of nationals from Mexico is by Just arrived from Europe he has been serving as quartermaster for the Sevarmy he telephoned his wife, once early this week and said he was in Boston, Mass. is being sent to Torney Gen-Hospital at Palm Springs much needed rest but says he is feeling fine and that hopes to get a leave as soon as arrives on the west coast. Led to active duty May 11, he has been overseas for two half years and has not been the west coast for three years. Smith went to Virginia to him just prior to his going seas. served through the Tunisia Bizerte campaigns in Africa from there went to Sicily then Italy. He remained in until August of last year when he was sent with forces invaded southern France. He decorated by the Free French Army. 1911 he enlisted in the army private and served through World War I. He came out of war a second lieutenant. In years between World War I this war he remained on the reserve list and entered this with the rank of major. was sent to Camp Roberts while still there was added to his present rank ofnant colonel. From Camp Roberts he went to the east coast he served until going over president of Anaheim for many years he was employed with the city health department as a inspector and is a past com-mer of the Anaheim post of american Legion. of War Returns my Camps the Kiwanis club enjoyed a tour through the Essex wire plant Tuesday noon following the regular weekly luncheon at the Elks clubhouse. They were welcomed and guided through the plant by C. F. Bowers, president, R. W. Mungall, plant manager and C. H. Purdy, purchasing agent. Starting with the first process, members were shown how the rough copper wires, measuring 5-16 inch rod, are brought down to microscopic fineness that is finer than a human hair and then put through an annealing process to make them strong but flexible. They were next passed through a coating process that insures the proper degree of insulation. Depending upon the type of wire ordered it goes through either a formvar (lacquer) process or receives a plain enameling cover or a cotton and paper covering. Lastly the wires are rigidly inspected. Essex Wire company opened in 1943 and now employs 62 workers. Most of the product goes to sub-contractors of the war industries but in the post war period the company will be able to supply all industries. City Council Has Routine Meeting Routine business was carried on by the city council Tuesday night and the city accepted a surety bond for $18,000 covering improvements in the new Cortez Hoskins subdivision at tract 1097 in the northwest part of the city. An application was granted to the Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra to hold a concert in the Greek amphitheater on the evening of June 22. Application for a permit for domestic water outside the city limits was held over for further consideration. The application was made by E. A. Ames of Pullerton for property he owns on Orangethorpe avenue. A contract was awarded to a local newspaper for city advertising from June 1, 1945, to June 1, 1946. The contract provides for payment of 50 cents for the first insertion and 40 cents for each insertion thereafter. Sgt. W. Griffith Completes Leave; Reports to SAAAB T/Sgt. Walter Griffith, AAF, Occasional discounts are being made on 344s and smaller valencias although at this time no definite trend has been established on small sizes. The valencia harvest is getting underway at this time with the growers experiencing some difficulty in securing sufficient pickers to pick the large crop on the trees this year. Plans are under way, through military authorities, to use prisoner of war labor in this work. The number of nationals from Mexico is by far less than the number brought to the southern part of the state last year, particularly, and during this particular season. To date the number, according to reports, is about two-thirds less than the number of persons brought into the orange belt for the harvest season last year. The peach crop in the ten early southern states is forecast at 50 per cent more than the crop of last year with marketing starting a week to ten days earlier than last year. With the increase peaches should be more plentiful on the markets for the early canning season. Continued cool weather is resulting in a slack demand for lemons and prices were a little lower last week. Contrary to common belief, colds and winter illnesses usually spur the sale of this citrus fruit but the past few weeks have seen a reversing of this procedure. However, as warm weather becomes more prevalent, growers and exchange members feel that the demand will increase sharply. Wins Philippine Liberation Medal WITH THE 32d DIVISION, PANGASINAN PROVINCE, LUZON, P. I.-Major General William H. Gill, commander of the 32d (Red Arrow) Division, announces that the Commonwealth Government of the Philippines has awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal to Staff Sergeant Allan Wallace of Anaheim, California. S/Sgt. Wallace entered the Army in September, 1942, and left the United States in February, 1943. Assigned to the 32d Division, as Supply Sergeant of Co. M. 126th infantry, he saw his first action at Salder in New Guinea when the 126th Infantry Regiment landed there in January, 1944, cutting off the Japs at Lae and Finchaven. He made the landing at Aitape, New Guinea, Sgt. W. Griffith Completes Leave; Reports to SAAAB T/Sgt. Walter Griffith, AAF, son of Mrs. Ruby Griffith and nephew of Rev. Thomas L. Burden, will reprot to Santa Ana Army Air base redistribution center tomorrow, Friday, having completed a 30-day leave here. Sgt. Griffith recently returned from England where he had completed 25 missions over enemy territory. Aerial engineer on a Flying Fortress he flew in "5 Grand," the 5000th Flying Fortress built at Boeing Aircraft company since Pearl Harbor. "Five Grand" was so heavily covered by signatures of workers at the plant that the weight of the paint signatures increased the drag on the airplane to such an extent that it was considerably slowed down. Sgt. Griffith received a leg injury from flak while over enemy territory and was invalided prior to his return to the states. WILL VISIT HERE Friends have received word that Mrs. Richard Glover, formerly of Anaheim, will spend several weeks here early in June before going to Santa Barbara for the summer where she will visit with her parents. She will be accompanied by her two young daughters. They are making their home in Corpus Christi, Texas, where Lt. (Coach) Richard Glover is on duty with the U.S. Navy. POPPY DAY Tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday is Buddy Poppy Day in Anaheim and the poppies are being sold by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliary. Made by disabled veterans at Sawtelle hospital the money raised is used entirely for the benefit of those veterans. The Red Cross is notifying knitters that yarn for v-neck sweaters has now arrived. The production chairman would appreciate it if knitters would call for the yarn right away.