anaheim-gazette 1945-05-24

MEMORIAL DAY, 1945 On this Decoration Day, 1945, we have a lot for which to be thankful and a lot to make each of us sad as we stand with bowed head in memory of our fallen heroes, thankful that one phase of this holocaust is over and the war with Japan fast drawing to a close. When victory will come over the latter aggressor depends upon God's will. The silent ranks of our fallen heroes that march unseen are evidenced only by graves all over the world—graves that mark the paths our armies have trod in the fight for victory and peace—graves beneath little white crosses on the continent of Europe and in the Pacific. On this day will we offer up prayers for those who are gone and solemnly make our pledge that he will not have help in every way possible, in order to bring about the final day of victory. Out of the tears of today, out of the solemnity of this hour, comes forth the hope of a brighter tomorrow when men and nations, in the light of mutual trust and respect, will "learn war no more", but shall walk together in eternal paths of peace, a peace that shall not be broken so long as we shall live. INTERESTING DATA ON CITY GROWTH While it is self-evident that Anaheim has grown tremendously in the last fifty years an interesting comparison was brought to light in the 50 Year Ago column of the Anaheim Gazette last week when extracts from the board of city trustees in regular session on Tuesday morning. Present: Rust, Lewis rad, Helmsen and McWilliams. Among the items in the committee's report is the notice of the city team amounts to 98¾ cents per hay and grain. The cost of ning the water works amount to $1,925.50, leaving a deficit $68.14, which amounted to cost for water used in sprinkling the streets. The total collection for the sale of during the year amounted to $1,762.34, after paying commissions for collections. The special mittee appointed to act within Chamber of Commerce to differences between the city telegraph company and the matter had been satirically settled. The street silted was instructed to down the weeds on the exterior of Chartres street through Deutsch property. A bridge the corner of Broadway and Angeles streets was reported in need of repair. The company was notified to send same. Ed Atherton has our thanks for a couple of ostrich eggs, as an omelette souffle probe of particularly toothsome acter. These eggs were in way the equal of hen's egg if ever the market for bird experiences a slump, ought to a considerable profit as a diet. One has quantified quality in them. Charley takes Mr. Atherton's place farm during that gentleman's day. The silent ranks of our fallen heroes that march unseen are evidenced only by graves all over the world—graves that mark the paths our armies have trod in the fight for victory and peace—graves beneath little white crosses on the continent of Europe and in the Pacific. On this day will we offer up prayers for those who are gone and solemnly make our pledge that he will not have died in vain. They were young men. They loved life but gave up the homes they loved, their pleasures and their jobs that we here at home might never know the horror they were to see and the ruthless domination of the power-mad rulers of a condemned country. These are our honored dead, and to these men and to all valiant Americans in this and other wars, who, throughout the history of our great nation have fought and died in freedom's name—to them we owe a debt that can never be paid. Their memory will live in our hearts; we can never forget them, but even more important that the personal memory—sacred though it is—is the memory of the cause for which they died. This we must not, we dare not, forget. To keep the men in our armed forces with us so they might return to their homes in the very near future, to give them everything they need to further prosecute this war, we as individuals must make further sacrifices and buy another War Bond during the Seventh War Loan drive now in progress, must stay on our jobs in the defense plants and Interesting Data On City Growth While it is self-evident that Anaheim has grown tremendously in the last fifty years an interesting comparison was brought to light in the 50 Year Ago column of the Anaheim Gazette last week when extracts from the May 16, 1895, issue of the newspaper was quoted. On that date in 1895 the city fathers met in the old red brick city hall for the purpose of conducting the town's business and hearing monthly reports. Electricity had just been brought to Anaheim the month before and Marshall Steadman reported to the city trustees that collections for water licenses and electric lights amounted to $451.95 for the monh of April, 1895. He also reported that the total funds in the city treasury amounted to $3,-379. Recently the city council heard and accepted monthly reports on the city's affairs for April, 1945. City Treasurer A. G. Tuma reported that the balance in the city treasury was $101,477.65 which is approximately $50,000 below normal due to heavy purchase of war bonds. The difference between the balance on May 1, 1895, and May 1, 1945, was $98,098,65! Comptroller William J. Lake reported that fees collected for water and meter deposits in April of this year amounted to $33,-717.59 as against the $451.95 back in 1895. A Cinderella and Salmon party was given last Wednesday by Miss Cora Lea the home of her parents, then being in honor of her brother As the guests arrived a man was taken of each lady's see which should wear Cinderella's slipper, the distinction to Miss Retta Smith, she a foot that would cause it to weep with green-eyed The prize was an elegant of satin slippers. Eight were arranged for Salma one devoted to euchre, one maid, one to threading one to a fish pond and other games. First prize won by Miss Sophie Rimpel Mr. Will Smith, and the second by Miss Fanny Higgins and Ed Ware of San Gabriel. The games a bountiful represerved and later Mr. Frank presented Miss Lewis with a tild gold ring in behalf of guests, wishing her many returns of the day. Herman Stern informs he will put in a public trough on the Los Angeles side of his store, provided the council will grant him the ilege of constructing the sait that thoroughfare. He will for a permit to do so at the meeting of the board. The lishment of the trough is public necessity and Mr. Stern to be commended for his prise in offering to provi same. You can give them a lift in more ways than one if you will go easy on Long Distance calls between 7 and 10 each night. That's the time many service men in the camps are calling home and they'll appreciate your help in leaving the lines for them. Make the Seventh a Success SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Telephone 2101 IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 50 Years Ago MAY 30, 1895 The board of city trustees met a regular session on Tuesday evening. Present: Rust, Lewis, Conn., Helmsen and McWilliams. Among the items in the finance committee's report is the maintenance of the city team which amounts to 98¼ cents per day. This is considered a high rate, but allowing to the step prices of dry and grain. The cost of running the water works amounted to $1.925.50, leaving a deficit of 8.14, which amounted to the last for water used in sprinkling the streets. The total revenues collected for the sale of water during the year amounted to 1,762.34, after paying commission for collections. The special committee appointed to act with the chamber of Commerce to adjust differences between the city and the telegraph company reported the matter had been satisfactorily settled. The street superintendent was instructed to mow down the weeds on the extension Chartres street through the Deutsch property. A bridge on the corner of Broadway and Los Angeles streets was reported to be in need of repair. The water company was notified to fix the time. Ed Atherton has our thanks for a couple of ostrich eggs, which an omelette souffle proved to be particularly toothsome charter. These eggs were in every day the equal of hen's eggs and ever the market for birds experiences a slump, ought to yield considerable profit as articles diet. One has quantity and quality in them. Charley Landell takes Mr. Atherton's place at the farm during that gentleman's abode. 25 Years Ago MAY 27, 1920 The American Legion will for the first time take a prominent part in Decoration day services to be held on Monday. Rev. A. B. Marble, chaplain of Malvern Hill post, who usually has charge of arrangements in Anaheim, states that he has notified President Webb of Anaheim post, that the boys are expected to take a leading part in the services and furnish a speaker. Webb is scouting around seeking a spell-binder who wore the khaiki in France and will probably secure one. The G. A. R. will assemble at the arch at the entrance to the cemetery at 9:45 a.m. where they will be joined by the American Legion and march to the mausoleum where the program will be given. There will be singing (America), prayer and special music by the M. E. church chorus led by Mrs. C. A. McCullah, Lincoln's Gettysburg speech by Kenneth Goodale, solo by Mrs. Fagan, decorating the graves, the address and in closing, the Star Spangled Banner. Bids for erecting of additional buildings to the high school group were opened by the trustees Monday night. Only three bids were received and it was found that A. L. Grebbling's figure was more than twenty thousand dollars below the next lowest. The bids were: A. L. Gribbling, $147,961; Edwards, Weildy and Dixon of Los Angeles, $170,000; K. R. Bradley Construction Co. of Los Angeles, $182,000. Mr. Gribbling is the contractor now constructing the new Central school building on Chartres street. The fact that he already has his equipment and Ass'd. C-C to I Important Dir Over 500 invitations out this week to members Associated Chambers merce for the monthly ship mass meeting that held Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock at Sam's Cafe, 2501 Coast Highway side. Ladies are especially to attend. Guest speaker will be exander R. Heron, director foria Reconstruction employment commission headquarters at Sacramento will talk about growth, post-war problems county and the amount of income that can be expended following the capital Japan and on post warment. A noted speaker, Colin in charge of the posting in California and many high positions in At the request of Gov Warren he was transfer active army status in 1943 by the secretary that he could fill his important post. The Associated Chambers just starting their new and standing committees recently announced from the various committees Anaheim include Victory ways and means, county and development and Milliard Parks and Robbins highways and transport Sowder legislation; Earlier publicity; Leo Fritz national and tourist attractions J. Schutte, agriculture Mauerhan, water; Paul education; W. D. Cannem Lemcke, W. C. Maue Mr. B. G. Balcom of Santa Ana, the director of the Commercial Bank at that place, has circulated a petition in Fullerton for subscriptions to stock in a bank to be established by him there with capital stock of $25,000, half up, balance in two years. As he write we hear that a number of gentlemen of that place have signed and that it is Mr. Balcom's intentions to canvass Placentia for further signatures. A Cinderella and Salmagundi charity was given last Wednesday evening by Miss Cora Lewis at the home of her parents, the event being in honor of her birthday. The guests arrived a measure was taken of each lady's foot to see which should wear Cinderella's slipper, the distinction falling between Miss Retta Smith, she having a foot that would cause Trilley to weep with green-eyed envy. The prize was an elegant pair of satin slippers. Eight tables were arranged for Salmagundi, devoted to euchre, one to old laid, one to threading needles, one to a fish pond and various other games. First prizes were won by Miss Sophie Rimpau and Mr. Will Smith, and the boobies by Miss Fanny Higgins and Mr. Herman Stern informs us that he will put in a public watering hole on the Los Angeles street side of his store, provided the city council will grant him the privilege of constructing the same on at thoroughfare. He will apply for a permit to do so at the next meeting of the board. The establishment of the trough is one of public necessity and Mr. Stern is to be commended for his enterprise in offering to provide the day night. Only three bids were received and it was found that A. L. Grebbling's figure was more than twenty thousand dollars below the next lowest. The bids were: A. L. Gribbling, $147,981; Edwards, Weildy and Dixon of Los Angeles, $170,000; K. R. Bradley Construction Co. of Los Angeles, $182,000. Mr. Gribbling is the contractor now constructing the new Central school building on Chartres street. The fact that he already has his equipment and men here enables him to bid much lower than the others. Three new buildings are to be erected, an auditorium, a gymnasium and cafeteria and a domestic science building. The auditorium will be 98x159 feet and have a seating capacity of 1300. It will also contain an administration room and will add five much needed classrooms to the school. Delegates to the Woodmen of the World, southern district of California convention at Redondo Beach Wednesday, elected W. G. Gould of Santa Ana as the district's delegate to the national convention to be held at Yosemite park the last week in June. Fullerton was also selected by the delegates as the place for holding the next triennial convention of the organization. The Orange county delegation to the convention consisted of County Clerk J. M. Backs, W. G. Gould and A. Hayes, Santa Ana; R. B. Cook, San Juan Capistrano; U. S. Amack, Anaheim, and O. J. Dyckman, J. Stull and H. Landreth, Fullerton. Fritz Klueuer was painfully injured a few days ago when, in pushing back a chair in which he was sitting, it tiled and he was thrown to the floor. He received painful bruises but is now on the mend. The rainstorm that deluged southern California Thursday night was an unusual occurrence for this season of the year. The heaviest fall in the county was reported from Garden Grove, that town getting .85 of an inch. At Anaheim the precipitation was .58 making a total for the season of 18.23. At San Diego, a girl crossing an open field was struck by lightning and killed. A bolt also came down at San Pedro, striking a vessel in the harbor. A 10-pound boy, was born at Fullerton last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hale. They have named him Harry Oliver, but call him Billy. Can Citrus Move East as War Moves West? Just as sure as you're in a hurry to get somewhere these days, you drive up to a railroad crossing and find that a freight train has got there first. Usually it's one of those mile-long monsters you can't see any end to. Don't get mad, though. Turn off your motor and relax. If it weren't for these long freights chuffing one right after another across the valleys, deserts and mountains of the West, the war effort could never have attained the speed and efficiency it has. Of course, so far as the Western roads are concerned, the grand climax is still to come. You've probably been wondering what will happen to citrus shipments as the Pacific War reaches full momentum. Your reporter has just gone into this with the Traffic Department of the Exchange, with special reference to this summer's whopping Valencia crop. Well, there's no question about it, the transportation problem this summer, and throughout the Pacific War, will be tough. The traffic is tremendous, of course, right now. According to the best sources available, the tonnage handled in 1944 by the class-one railroads in California was more than 2½ times that of 1939. But so far the big movement of war materiel has been toward the East coast. Now the main flood will surge West. The movement of oranges and lemons this summer will be further complicated by the fact that California's deciduous fruit is in heavy supply; there's a bigger southern peach crop. Also, 26,000 cars of Kern County potatoes, usually ready May 1, won't move this year till June 1—at the same time as Imperial Valley melons and the start of heavy southern Valencia shipments! There are some factors on the other side of the ledger... Refrigerator cars returning west will be used to haul many kinds of military and civilian supplies. This, and the fact that shippers can now use "reefers" as well as van cars for L.C.L. shipments, will tend to bring the cars back here faster and go far toward assuring an adequate supply. The government time limit on unloads, and the fast handling of cars by the military, will also help. But the difficulties will be great. The citrus industry has never faced a situation comparable to this in all its history And the Sunlight... Herman Stern informs us that he will put in a public watering rough on the Los Angeles street side of his store, provided the city council will grant him the privage of constructing the same on at thoroughfare. He will apply or a permit to do so at the next meeting of the board. The estabhment of the trough is one of public necessity and Mr. Stern is be commended for his enterise in offering to provide the time. Mr. B. L. Bourland, recently from Texas, has purchased the dependent, and assumed control Saturday. Mr. Rugg has concluded the paper for a year ungreat disadvantages and is enled to credit for his perserverance in evolving order out of chaos. He wish Mr. Bourland success. Frank Eastman who held cases the Fullerton Tribune, has andoned the newspaper busisses and is learning the barber's ade at Prof. Frantz's shop. Anaheim Sergeant To Become Civilian By Point System Among the first group of perment party officers and G.I.'s to save the Santa Ana Redistribution Station Tuesday for Army parition centers where they will be discharged is Sgt. Vincent Aruso of Anaheim. In the group were six G.I.'s from Southern California and of his group Sgt. Caruso had the second highest number of points 126. Caruso had served 48 months in the South and Central pacific as an armorer. He is married but has no children. A 10-pound boy was born at Fullerton last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hale. They have named him Harry Oliver, but call him Billy. Edward H. Depweg, 34, widely known oil man and Miss Bertha Schaller, 23, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Schaller of Placentia, were married at Fullerton last week. The ceremony was performed by Father Fitzpatrick at St. Mary's Catholic church in the presence of 75 invited guests. Leo Depweg, brother of the groom, was best man and Miss Olive Elmers was bridesmaid. The Bastanchury twins, nieces of the bride, were the little flower girls, each carrying a basket of Cecil Brunner roses. Lillian Knutsen Accepts Position In Chicago Miss Lillian Knutsen, secretary to E. W. Moeller, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, expects to leave in the very near future for Chicago where she has accepted a position as secretary to the sales manager of the Aurora Pump company. Miss Knutsen has been in Anaheim for the past 20 months, having come here from Chicago which had been her home for the eight previous years. Since coming here she has been active in the Junior Ebell club. Refrigerator cars returning west will be used to haul many kinds of military and civilian supplies. This, and the fact that shippers can now use "reefers" as well as van cars for L.C.L. shipments, will tend to bring the cars back here faster and go far toward assuring an adequate supply. The government time limit on unloads, and the fast handling of cars by the military, will also help. But the difficulties will be great. The citrus industry has never faced a situation comparable to this in all its history. And the Sunkist grower is going to be fortunate as never before in having a group of men as highly trained and thoroughly experienced as the Exchango Traffic Department to look after the transportation of his fruit. Throughout the coming Pacific War period these men will be cooperating with the Sunkist Sales Department in the routing of every car of Exchange fruit... handling all rerouting with utmost speed and efficiency... watching the progress of each car every day and doing everything possible to anticipate and prevent delays... and seeing that it is properly inspected, ventilated andiced throughout its journey. There’s no other service like this in the citrus industry. Yet because the Traffic Department also does a highly efficient job. It actually returns to Exchange growers each year many times the amount of money required by the Exchange to run the entire department!... Just one more of those many advantages that citrus growers gain by working together through the Exchange. Next report: in this paper two weeks from today. California Fruit Growers Exchange Sunkist Building; Los Angeles 83; California's Ass’d. C-C to Hold Important Dinner Over 500 invitations were sent out this week to members of the Associated Chambers of Commerce for the monthly membership mass meeting that will be held Tuesday evening, May 29 at 7 o’clock at Sam’s Sea Food Cafe, 2501 Coast Highway, Surfside. Ladies are especially invited to attend. Guest speaker will be Col. Alexander R. Heron, director, California Reconstruction and Reemployment commission with headquarters at Sacramento. He will talk about California’s growth, post-war problems of the county and the amount of postwar income that can be expected now and following the capitulation of Japan and on post war employment. A noted speaker, Col. Heron is in charge of the postwar planning in California and has held many high positions in the state. At the request of Governor Earl Warren he was transferred to inactive army status in December, 1943 by the secretary of war so that he could fill his present important post. The Associated Chambers are just starting their new fiscal year and standing committees were recently announced. Members from the various committees from Anaheim include Victor Loly, ways and means, county planning and development and program; Milliard Parks and Robert Boney, highways and transportation; Joe Sowder, legislation; E. W. Moeller, publicity; Leo Frlis, recreational and tourist attractions; A. J. Schutte, agriculture; W. C. Mauerhan, water; Paul Demaree, education; W. D. Cannon, Ewald Lemcke, W. C. Mauerhan and recently announced. Members from the various committees from Anaheim include Victor Loly, ways and means, county planning and development and program; Milliard Parks and Robert Boney, highways and transportation; Joe Sowder, legislation; E. W. Moeller, publicity; Leo Frlis, recreational and tourist attractions; A. J. Schutte, agriculture; W. C. Mauerhan, water; Paul Demaree, education; W. D. Cannon, Ewald Lemcke, W. C. Mauerhan and Robert Boney, sanitation and William Shumacker, military affairs and rehabilitation. Reservations for the Tuesday night affair must be made not later than Monday noon. Those desiring to attend are asked to notify William Gallienne of Huntington Beach by postal card or telephone. Orange Co. in New Labor Classification Paul V. McNutt made known yesterday that Orange County has now been classified in Group Two of the labor market and now procurement agencies may place additional wartime contracts in Orange county in preference to areas which remain in Group One of the critical labor market classification. This can only be done if adequate facilities and labor are available to meet production schedules. McNutt declared that whatever civilian production is undertaken in Orange county must have the approval of WPB. Los Angeles county has also been placed in Group Two. What a comfort—what a boon to health, cleanliness and ease of living it is to have Reddy Kilowatt in charge of your hot water supply! Day in, day out—twenty-four hours a day—he's ready to give you bath-tubs or laundry tubs full of hot water when you have a modern electric water heater! And what a quiet, efficient, neat and clean electrical servant Reddy is! You will take him for granted but be thankful for him, too, for every one of the many household tasks he does for you—in your modern electric home! Announcing the Opening of CARMEN FLOWER AND GIFT SHOP We are proud to come to Anaheim, and we promise the people of this fine city that we will always try to offer the smartest of flowers at prices that are right. We are proud to come to Anaheim, and we promise the people of this fine city that we will always try to offer the smartest of flowers at prices that are right. Decoration Day—May 30th This year especially—every soldier's grave should have flowers—in memory of those of past wars as well as this war, and, of course, we must never forget our friends and relations. WE WILL HAVE BEAUTIFUL SPRAYS & WREATHS FOR MEMORIAL DAY! CARMEN FLOWER AND GIFT SHOP CARMEN LIZARRAGA, Proprietor 111 EAST CENTER STREET ANAHEIM