anaheim-gazette 1945-06-07

SUMMER RECREATIONAL PLAN TO OPEN AT PARK JUNE 18th Today's disclosure of the summer recreational activities that will be held at the Anaheim city park beginning June 18 gives promise that the city's young people will have the opportunity of a healthy and happy school vacation. Starting in a limited way on June 18 the summer park program will not get into full swing until July 2 when the church vacation school program will have been completed, Paul Jungkeit, recreational director, stated this morning. Of particular interest to the school children is the announcement that the city park plunge will open on June 22. That evening there will be a swimming and diving exhibition of local talent as well as an exhibition by members of the Fullerton Junior college team. Throughout the summer the morning hours will be given over to swimming instruction. The afternoon and evening hours will be open to the general public. Swimming classes will start July 22. C. of C. Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration Here Two civic events of importance scheduled for the near future are being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with the backing of the City of Anaheim. The first event will take place on June 22. Of particular interest to the school children is the announcement that the city park plunge will open on June 22. That evening there will be a swimming and diving exhibition of local talent as well as an exhibition by members of the Fullerton Junior college team. Throughout the summer the morning hours will be given over to swimming instruction. The afternoon and evening hours will be open to the general public. Swimming classes will start July 5. Recreational supervisors who will assist Director Jungkeit will be "Vic" Reudy, in charge of baseball; Don Liebhart who will take care of the baseball diamonds and assist in special events; Miss Barbara Cross, in charge of the travelling library, the drama and handicraft clubs, and the care of the younger children and a swimming instructor whose name has not yet been disclosed. The latter will give swimming instruction during the morning and assist in general playground activities in the afternoon. John Wallin will be in charge of the plunge and will be assisted by a corps of life guards. Each Friday there will be special events including a Junior Olympics of track and field events on July 13; tennis tournament for local youth on July 26 and 27; children's fly casting, August 3; hobby show, August 10; archery contest, August 17; water carnival, August 24; boat regatta, August 31 and doll show, September 7. Those wishing to take part in the above events are asked to register for them during the opening week of school vacation. Registration will take place at the grandstand. Other events scheduled include a badminton tournament, July 9 through July 27; bowling tournament, June 18 through July 20; shuffle board, August 23-24; ping pong, August 27 through Sept. 7. Touch football will start August 1. Two "first" events are also scheduled for this season. For the first time there will be instruction in tennis and also for the first time there will be a girl's baseball league. As in past seasons there will be evening skating on the tennis courts. Twilight baseball for junior high and high school students will be enjoyed each Wednesday night at La Palma park from 5:30 until 8:30 o'clock. The Church League baseball teams will play on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings at La Palma park. C. of C. Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration Here Two civic events of importance scheduled for the near future are being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with the backing of the City of Anaheim. The first event will take place on June 22 in the Greek amphitheater of the city park and will be a concert given by the Orange County Youth Symphony orchestra. The second event will take place on the Fourth of July and invitations are being sent to surrounding communities to attend. During the afternoon a vaudeville and circus will be held at La Palma park starting at 2 o'clock and the Chamber of Commerce will be host for the occasion. At 8 o'clock in the evening another program will be held in the Greek amphitheater at the city park. These plans were made May 30 when the board of directors met at the Chamber of Commerce offices on North Los Angeles. At the same time, discussion was started on plans for the next Hallowe'en celebration. It was unanimously decided that if the nation is still at war with Japan the event will be limited to a kiddies parade and entertainment as in past war years. Ben Kaulbars was appointed chairman of plans and will make a report at the next director's meeting. Primary ballots have now been mailed to all members of the Chamber of Commerce as the primary election for board of directors is scheduled for June 15 with the final election taking place on June 27. Everett Cone was appointed election chairman. Rotary Club Sees Fishing Pictures With fishing season at hand and camping days ahead members of the Rotary club were particularly interested in motion pictures shown them by John A. Hedland of Laguna Beach on Monday noon when members met at the Elk's club in regular weekly session. The pictures showed scenes of trout, salmon and halibut fishing along the coast and the rivers of the northwest and also a number of pictures of the blue fox in Alaska. The program was provided by Akselo chairman. Col. 'Mike' Mattis Confers With General Marshall A picture of interest was recently sent to Mr. and Mrs. George Mattis of 861 South Palm street from an unknown source and shows their son, Lieut. Colonel "Mike" Mattis talking to five star General George Catlett Marshall. Caption on the picture says "Telling the boss man what's what is Lt. Col. Mike Mattis. The colonel has oversea 30 months and is in command of a negro labor battalion in the South Pacific. He recently received presidential citation for his work and unit citations for two of his companies. His son, William, has enlisted in the Army Air Force. From the looks of things the general is 'taking it' for a change." Standing in the background of the picture is Colonel Carlson or Raider's fame. Colonel Mattis led the first battalion ashore with Carlson Raiders at Saipan. Last weekend he telephoned his parents from Hawaii on the occasion of the 50th wedding anniversary. SAW KING'S PALACE Writing from Italy on the day Germany capitulated "Corky" Roquet told how he visited Cacert and saw the king's summer palace where the Germans surrendered to the Allies. He expressed his jubilation at the war's end in Europe and said that he hoped he'd make it home before too long. VFW ORCHESTRA Twilight baseball for junior high and high school students will be enjoyed each Wednesday night at La Palma park from 5:30 until 8:30 o'clock. The Church League baseball teams will play on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings at La Palma park. Tuesday evenings have been reserved for the Buena Park Girl's baseball team. The juvenile softball league will play at the city park Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Adult education classes in badminton and volleyball will be directed by S. L. Keith of the Anaheim Union High school faculty. Badminton classes will be held Monday evenings from 7:30 until 9:30 o'clock with volleyball classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Jungkeit stressed that this year's sports program will be more rounded out than in former years when baseball and swimming were the two activities most emphasized. In order to do this the young people will sign up in teams that will take part in many different sports. Scores will be kept in the different events and at the end of the summer it will be determined which team has the highest all round score. A number of business men have volunteered to assist in tennis instruction and Mr. Jungkeit is hoping that more men will volunteer to help in horseshoe instruction and boat construction. The latter will be used for the boat regatta later in the summer. War Bonds have bent the Axis; more bonds will break it. With fishing season at hand and camping days ahead members of the Rotary club were particularly interested in motion pictures shown them by John A. Hedland of Laguna Beach on Monday noon when members met at the Elk's club in regular weekly session. The pictures showed scenes of trout, salmon and halibut fishing along the coast and the rivers of the northwest and also a number of pictures of the blue fox in Alaska. The program was provided by Aksel Oas, chairman for the occasion. Special guest was Lieut. Lauren H. Batty who has recently returned from Guam. The birthday of Dr. Howard Tews was observed and a war bond was presented to Michael Eugene Stiefel, grandson of E. P. Hapgood. Servicemen Find Local Housing Situation Serious Continuing her volunteer work as chairman of the USO Housing Placement bureau for military personnel and their families Mrs. M. P. Thaxton today filed her monthly report for May. Out of a total of 125 inquiries for housing only 22 placements could be made due to the acute shortage of places available. So few rooms, apartments and houses were available that only 50 applications could be accepted but in addition there were 75 telephone inquiries regarding housing. As nothing was available formal applications were not accepted at the office that Mrs. Thaxton maintains for this purpose in her home. Most of the inquiries came from officers permanently attached to the Santa Ana Army Air Base Rehabilitation center. Buy MORE War Bonds. "AHEIM GAZET" "in The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1945 The People This Community Fortunately wounded Staff Sergeant George D. Keathley of Texas, stood up for 15 times and mowed down attacking Germans. After he had driven off the Nazis, he slumped to the ground, turned to a comrade and whispered: "Write to my wife, tell her I did everything I could and my country." Is Medal of Honor soldier more than write to Mrs. Miley. He wrote to you, too, you sincerely answer: "I am all I can for my countriness. Not unless you are doing share in the Mighty 7th Loan. Your maximum War purchase of any of the war is needed the most now as Keathley's comrades head the Pacific for the final round world struggle to save country from Fascist hands. Baccalaureate Sunday Evening At High School Baccalaureate services will be held at the Anaheim Union High school auditorium at 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening and graduation exercises will be held on Tuesday, June 12, at the city park Greek amphitheater at 6:30 o'clock. Program for the baccalaureate service will include three selections by the high school orchestra under the direction of William Cook; invocation by Rev. Guy Humphrey of the Church of Christ; the audience joining in the singing of "America"; and several hymns; violin solo by Roberta Norland; scripture by Rev. Stanley F. George of the First Presbyterian Church. Sale Starts This Saturday for $5 Auto Tax Stamp This Saturday auto tax stamps will go on sale at the postoffice and will continue to be sold through June 30. This federal tax stamp will cost the purchaser $5 as in past years. The stamp must be affixed in the lower right hand corner of the windshield and those who fail to have the necessary stamp will be fined after the deadline. Council to Stop Downtown Parking At Certain Hours Ordinance No. 686 was given its first reading at the city council Tuberculosis X-Ray Unit to Be Here June 19 The mobile X-ray unit California Tuberculosis Health association will be in helm on Tuesday, June 19, North Los Angeles street and year's free examination is restricted to adults and children over 15 years of age. It is being urged that those have lived in the same house worked with those known orpected of having had tubercle should make special effort to an X-ray. Only a few men are involved in the taking of film. The truck carries its dressing rooms assuring proper capes are supplied to work. The unit, which takes 4 by 5 films at the rate of more than 60 an hour, is similar to that by the Army in pre-induction examinations. Confidential re-are sent to the homes of peo 'Mike' Mattis Fers With General Marshall The picture of interest was resent to Mr. and Mrs. Mattis of 861 South Palm from an unknown source shows their son, Lieut. Colliek" Mattis talking to five general George Catlett Maron on the picture says, the boss man what's what col. Mike Mattis. The col- been overgeas 30 months in command of a nego tation in the South Pa- Me recently received a initial citation for his work at citations for two of his ses. His son, William, has in the Army Air Forces. He looks of things the gen-taking it' for a change." In the background ofure is Colonel Carlson of fame. Mattis led the first ashore with Carlson's at Saipan. Last weekend heoned his parents from on the occasion of the adding anniversary. KING'S PALACE Ging from Italy on the day capitulated "Corky" Ro-d how he visited Cacerta by the king's summer pal-ure the Germans surrend- the Allies. He expressedlation at the war's end-Europe and said that he'd make it home before Program for the baccalaureate service will include three selec- tions by the high school orchestra under the direction of William Cook; invocation by Rev. Guy Humphrey of the Church of Christ; the audience joining in the singing of "America" and several hymns; violin solo by Roberta Norland; scripture by Rev. Stanley F. George of the First Presbyterian church; the Mozart Girls' Chorus singing "The Perfect Prayer" with Shirley Beneke accompanying at the piano; sermon by Rev. Thomas L. Burden of the White Temple Methodist church; special chorus singing, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", accompanied at the piano by Shirley Beneke and Lydia Shear and benediction by Rev. J. B. Abbott of the Free Methodist church. The graduation exercises will open with a group of four num-bers played by the high school band. Following the flag salute and national anthem the invoca- tion will be given by Richard Zimmerman, senior student. The graduating class will then sing, "American Prayer" and Glenn Greder will play a piano solo. Lois Porter, valedictorian; Joyce Sweeney, salutatorian; Chad Boliek, class speaker and John Heying, senior class president will present a radio skit entitled, "Diploma for Johnny". Doris Hilton will sing a vocal solo after which the senior class will sing, "America the Beauti-ful". The commencement address will be given by Verne Orr. Presentation of the class gift is to be made by John Heying and the acceptance will be made by senior class president-elect Joe Stelchen. Principal Paul H. Demaree will present the class of 1945 and diplomas will be awarded by J. A. Baker, board of trustees. The concluding numbers on the program will be the singing of the school song, "The Blue and the Gold" by the graduates, and the recessional. The United States Army has developed goggles which are virtually dustproof. Council to Stop Downtown Parking At Certain Hours Ordinance No. 686 was given its first reading at the city council meeting Tuesday night and provides that vehicles be prohibited from parking in the downtown district between the hours of 3 am and 6 a.m. The ordinance will become effective 30 days after its passage. It will be unlawful to park or leave any vehicle on Center street between Helena and Olive streets or on Los Angeles street between Broadway and Cypress streets. Violators will be guilty of a misdemeanor which will be punishable by a fine not to exceed $300 or by imprisonment in the city jail not to exceed three months or by both fine and imprisonment. Speaker Says National Peace Lies in Strength Believing that the only suitable peace for the United States is one that will insure, because of our strength on land, sea and in the air, that no nation will attack us Denver Garner, Dean of Men at the Fullerton Junior college, spoke strongly in favor of compulsory military training last Tuesday when he addressed members of the Kiwanis club. He was of the opinion that one year's compulsory military training for all of the nation's young men would help to instill in them some of the principles of realism. The speaker called attention to the fact that the United States Constitution is the oldest form of written government in the world today in spite of the fact that it is one of the youngest nations. Our philosophy of Americanism is bound up in the constitution and our everyday living revolves around it. One of the reasons behind the trouble in liberated countries today comes from the fact that those nations cannot understand this philosophy and do not know how to live under such a democracy, he said. The speaker was presented by Miss Katherine Steward plaintor who fail to have the necessary stamp will be fined after the deadline. Class Graduates At Marywood High School Wearing white caps and green sixteen students received o mas at Marywood Central O- olic High school Tuesday a noon when impressive ser were held in the garden o'clock. Diplomas were pres- by His Excellency Bishop Gucken who presided in thence sense of Archbishop John J. O well. This was the tenth ar graduation. The graduates were led to platform by maids of honor c ing lovely bouquets of flo- They were Marcella Allec, maine Allec, Mary Jo Siemon Joan Huelskamp, Virginia H Jacqueline Orman, Delores H Laura Louise Karcher, Alicia varez and Virginia Stack. Marjorie O'Hanlon, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Dan O'Hanlo Fullerton, as honor student g ed the guests and expressed gratitude toward her parents ticularly. Speaker for the occasion Rev. E. J. Whelan, S.J., presi- dof Loyola University, and talked on the value of Cath education for Catholics and correct it is for their philoso- of life. The graduating class sang, "Maria" by Sister Maurelia and Glee Club sang "Invictus", Bach. Ushers for the occasion Jean Mahany, Joan Ham Jean Barrington, Elizabeth Sheehan, Patricia Heffron, O Perez and Betty Rezac. The school term was brought a close on the following day school will not re-open until S 12. There will be no sum session this year. ORCHESTRA PLAY AT SERVICES OW, left to right: Verlie Johnson, Robert Moreno, Richard S., L. H. Stan, director; front row, left to right: Ronald Jean Young, Dolores Peralta, Rose Dominguez. group of young musicians of the outstanding number of the Americanism and Day program held read sponsored by the VetForeign Wars Post and Playing as accomparec­ter the Girl and Boy who sang several numbers. members of the orchestra res Peralta of Brea, Roeno and Richard Perkins Ana, Verlie Johnson, Young, Jean Young and Dominguez of Anaheim, Ana member of the orchestra is Olney of this city, who does not appear in the above picture. Mrs. E. E. Young is the accompanist for the orchestra. L. H. Stan, a well known instrumental teacher of Orange county, is the director and organizer of this group. He has had great pleasure in working with these young people, who show the promise of becoming one of the prominent musical organizations of the county. Another feature of the recent program was the appearance of the Santa Ana Army Air Base band who rendered several enjoyable numbers. Completes 25 Years With Oil Co. For 25 years of faithful service as an employee of the Tide Water Associated Oil company, W. J. Vetter of Anaheim has received congratulations from high company officials and an emblem which the company uses to symbolize its recognition of such loyalty and industry. The lapel pin is impressed with a pattern of the company's corporate seal and accompanying it was a letter of appreciation from the president, William F. Humphrey. A similar emblem was awarded to William (Bill) Schyrer of Brea, formerly of Anaheim, who has likewise completed a quarter of a century with the oil company. ENJOYING NORTHWEST Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burden, formerly of Anaheim but now living in Walla Walla, Wash., have written friends that they are enjoying the northwest but that they are still house-hunting as the housing situation there is as bad as in the southland. Mr. Burden has recently entered the garage business with his brother. Rehabilitation Week Proclaimed The week of June 2-8 has been proclaimed as Rehabilitation week by President Harry S. Truman a week in which to give public a better understanding of services that are available to war and civilian injured and disabled in their own communities. These services are available anyone injured or disabled and need of medical and surgical job counseling, vocational training and placement. Anaheim, Fullerton, Hunting Beach, Orange and Santa Ana school districts are meeting their needs through a cooperative agreement with the state bureau of rehabilitation. Every emp­sis is being made during the week to familiarize everyone in Orange county with the community facilities which should be contacted to secure these services. BOARD TO MEET Crippled Children's Relief Society will meet Friday, June 8, at 12 o'clock noon at the Her­drive Inn cafe, Highway 101. Members are urged to be presen­ted. VISITS PARENTS Johnny Page of the U.S.N.A spent a recent weekend with parents, Mr. and Mrs. John P. of Orangethorpe avenue. WORKERS FROM JAMAICA TO AID IN COUNTY CITRUS HARVEST A crew of 462 Jamaicans from the British West Indies, recruited by the Central Labor organizations of those islands, have arrived in Orange county to aid in the citrus harvest, replacing the Mexican Nationals who were not obtainable as pickers during the rush season this year, only about sixteen hundred working in the harvest this year as compared to several thousand last season. About 2000 Jamaicans are being used in the state according to George Wells, farm labor placement director, who has received a communication from Warren R. Schoonover, state supervisor of the Agricultural Extension Farm Labor project, recently returned from Washington, D.C., where he completed the arrangements for these men. Local War Bond Sales Still Trailing Nation A recent check-up on the Seventh War Bond drive reveals that Anaheim's retail division is now completing its third week with a total of $55,075 or 85 percent of Local War Bond Sales Still Trailing Nation A recent check-up on the Seventh War Bond drive reveals that Anaheim's retail division is now completing its third week with a total of $55,075 or 85 percent of the quota at this time and 37 percent of the $150,000 total quota, Chairman Lee Fabian stated. Though still trailing the rest of the nation "E" and "G" bond sales are slightly higher than the district's percentage. Chairman Paul Demaree announced that district sales now total $462,760 or 33 percent of the district quota. Of that total $229,665 were "E" bonds and $116,380 were "G" bonds. These are the two series available to individual buyers and the ones the Treasury department is most anxious to stimulate. Chairman Demaree expressed his opinion that Anaheim would pick up momentum in the final weeks of the drive and would reach its entire quota by June 12 when the drive officially comes to an end. Advancement in the Naval Task Force ranks was earned by Miss Lizzie Knight who now carries the title of Admiral for selling $7,625 of war bonds. Employed at Eager's Market she has also won the right to a sea voyage aboard the good ship Seafarer. Miss Lucille Kelly of Al DeWitt's Service station and Miss Mary L. Perkins of the Kress store spent Monday aboard the warship and sailed to Catalina. The ship left Long Beach at 8 a.m. and returned late in the afternoon. They reported a wonderful time and said that the orchestra played throughout the trip and that they were served two hot meals and enjoyed a program in the afternoon and an inspection of the Seafarer. Manager O. W. Connor of the S. H. Kress store announces that the sales force has gone over its quota with sales totalling 149 percent. Tickets for the "Your Infantry" show, to be presented in La Palma Park on the evening of June 18, are now being distributed at the two local bond agencies to bond purchasers only. The show will not be given elsewhere in Orange county and is only placed with those known or suspected of having had tuberculosis to make special effort to have X-ray. Only a few minutes involved in the taking of the unit, which takes 4 by 5 inch units at the rate of more than an hour, is similar to that used by the Army in pre-induction examinations. Confidential reports present to the homes of persons who have been X-rayed. Those desiring X-rays are asked report between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mass Graduates At Marywood High School Seeking white caps and gowns, keen students received diplomas at Marywood Central Catholic High school Tuesday after when impressive services held in the garden at 3 o'clock. Diplomas were presented His Excellency Bishop McKenzie who presided in the abode of Archbishop John J. Cantwell. This was the tenth annual graduation. The graduates were led to the form by maids of honor carry-lovely bouquets of flowers. They were Marcella Allec, Geraldine Allec, Mary Jo Siemonsma, Huelskamp, Virginia Heinz, Huelskamp, Virginia Heinz, Huelskamp, Delores Hund, Laura Louise Karcher, Alicia Alz and Virginia Stack. Marjorie O'Hanlon, daughter of Mrs. Dan O'Hanlon of Barton, as honor student greet-the guests and expressed her attitude toward her parents parently. Speaker for the occasion was E. J. Whelan, S.J., president Loyola University, and he had on the value of Catholic education for Catholics and how it is for their philosophy life. The graduating class sang, "Ave Maria" by Sister Maurelia and the Club sang "Invictus" by others for the occasion were Mahany, Joan Hamann, Barrington, Elizabeth Ann Hanan, Patricia Heffron, Chloe Rezac and Betty Rezac. The school term was brought to use on the following day and will not re-open until Sept. There will be no summer on this year. Rehabilitation Week Proclaimed The week of June 2-8 has been proclaimed as Rehabilitation week by President Harry S. Truman, in which to give the public better understanding of the services that are available to all and civilian injured and discharged in their own communities, the services are available to those injured or disabled and in need of medical and surgical aid, counseling, vocational training placement. Another Cut in Canning Sugar Following in the wake of nation-wide tightening of the sugar rationing program, southland housewives will be limited to an issuance of 10 pounds of sugar for home canning purposes, the Office of Price Administration said today. The order was issued last weekend in San Francisco by OPA regional administrator Charles Baird, and applies to not only California, but Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and northern Idaho. In commenting on the regional order, Paul Barksdale d'Orr, southland OPA ration chief, said, "This cut will assure every family of receiving some sugar for canning purposes." "Later in the canning season if the 10 pound allotment does not consume all of the probable supply, we hope to issue additional home canning sugar." d'Orr also pointed out that the decrease to 10 pounds per person had brought the family per capita quota down to 80 pounds. This means that family units up to eight persons may obtain a maximum of 80 pounds. Families of more than eight persons will be limited to the 80 pound figure. Building Permits Total $8850 for First Week in June Four building permits for a total valuation of $8,850 were issued by Building Inspector R. Nyboe during the first five days in June. K. E. Stevens of 1101 North Palm street was granted a permit to build a $6000 cottage on the rear of a lot in the Miles Rancho tract. B. Hatfield will remodel his store front at 106 West Center street for a cost of $850. The Wilshire Construction company has been retained to do the work. M. R. Brechtel of 705 North East street was granted a permit to build a $1500 garage house and M. Von Essen of 427 South Indiana street is planning a $500 alteration to his dwelling.