anaheim-gazette 1945-07-12

SHIPPING PRORATE HAS EFFECT ON CITRUS MARKET; PRICES SAME The proration on shipping cars continues to be serious with every effort being made to get an equitable distribution of cars to all shippers. The shipping prohibition prevailing on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of this week served to reduce shipments. The increased tempo of the Pacific war has clogged western ports and rail yards to the extent that empty box and flat cars are not being quickly returned east for reloading. Both fruit and vegetable shippers in the state have asked the interstate commerce to study the problem of western transportation in order that distribution may go forward without unnecessary disruptions. The current shipment embargo affects both civilian and military shipments for fruits and vegetables. Red Cross Rooms Now Remodeled; Workers Needed Remodeling at the Red Cross headquarters has resulted in more spacious quarters for the production and sewing departments, and the many volunteers who devote so many hours to the needy work are enthusiastic about the change. The space was once devoted to surgical dressings. The front half of the large room has been turned into offices for the municipal information center for veterans. Kitbag makers are greatly needed, Mrs. H. P. Nelson, chairman, stated today in saying that 576 must be made within the next few years, death came suddenly Louis Hemmerling, 75, earlier Tuesday morning at the Anaheim sanitarium following a brief illness. A native of Poland, he came to the United States in 1890 and immdeiately established his home here. He has lived in this cinity continuously since time. He is survived by his widow Louise Hemmerling; one son, Walter Hemmerling of Napa, three daughter, Mrs. Elsie Ha-tong of Altadena, Mrs. Bert Oelke and Mrs. Ruth E. Millboth of Anaheim; one sister, Martha Jabs of Anaheim, and a grandchildren. increased tempo of the Pacific war has clogged western ports and rail yards to the extent that empty box and flat cars are not being quickly returned east for reloading. Both fruit and vegetable shippers in the state have asked the interstate commerce to study the problem of western transportation in order that distribution may go forward without unnecessary disruptions. The current shipment embargo affects both civilian and military shipments for fruits and vegetables, however, the question of a shortage of refrigerator cars for shipment of perishable fruits and vegetables is not directly involved. California alone produces almost half of all the fruits and nuts shipped in interstate commerce. During the summer months this state produces 100 per cent of the citrus fruit consumed in the United States and Canada so therefore any continuing program of shipping embargoes will seriously affect the nation's total food supply. The orange market continues good and all sales are still at ceiling; although, an undertone of weakness on the smaller sizes is evident. Reports are being received that some markets are missing care principally because of the small sizes. The lemon market has turned definitely lower during the past two days and some discounts off ceiling are being made on a great many cars. Weather conditions are generally favorable over most of the country for the sale of citrus fruits to the public. Mostly normal summer temperatures prevail. Under government order, every packing house in California must set aside a specified percentage of its fruit each week to meet military export needs which will be nearly 100,000 boxes of southern California valencia oranges weekly. One gratifying bit of information to the growers of this area is the report that shipment of California-Arizona oranges in the eight months ending July 1 set a new record of nearly 30 million boxes. Post Office Shows Big Gain During First Six Months Business conducted at the Anaheim Postoffice during the first headquarters has resulted in more spacious quarters for the production and sewing departments, and the many volunteers who devote so many hours to the needy work are enthusiastic about the change. The space was once devoted to surgical dressings. The front half of the large room has been turned into offices for the municipal information center for veterans. Kitbag makers are greatly needed, Mrs. H. P. Nelson, chairman, stated today in saying that 576 must be made within the next few weeks. A quota of 1000 was recently completed and Mrs. Nelson thanks those who have devoted so much time to this work. She also asked for more knitters as yarn has now come in for sleeveless sweaters. LACK OF REFRIGERATION CARS HAMPERS CITRUS SHIPPING A 75 per cent shortage of refrigeration cars is materially affecting shipment of the citrus harvest, an official of one of the large packing houses in Anaheim, stated today in saying that no immediate solution is in sight and that the shipping situation this week is extremely critical. Prospects are that the problem will ease somewhat next week and still move the week of July 23. With warm weather at hand growers are anxious to get their crops picked and in many cases fail to understand the war-time problem that has beset the packing houses and railroads. One of the focal points of the situation is found in the fact that the late spring delayed shipping of perishable crops so that its peak season coincides with peak season of the citrus industry. This creates an extra load on railway facilities. One of the serious bottlenecks thus created is in the shortage of railroad motive power east of the rockies. The same official stated that there is hope that the Interstate Commerce Commission will allocate a certain number of refrigeration cars for each packing house so that each can ship some fruit each day or each week. A second four-day embargo on shipping of citrus occurred last week, but packing houses have now resumed limited operations under definite restrictions beyond government invoked limitations. Packing and shipping is at least one-third off, it was estimated, and in some places the situation is even more acute. Most of the packing houses do not have pre-cooling systems but the cool weather of the past few weeks has materially aided the warm weather, however, the situation is definitely worse and if kept up fruit will be dropping from the trees. Until guarantee of refrigeration cars is made to the plants picking operations will continue to be at a minimum. The only fruit moving thus far is that designed for military consumption. The military is taking about 8 per cent of the crop for export, from 5 to 7 per cent for camps and stations within the United States. That leaves 80 per cent of the crop, destined for eastern and midwest markets, or local loading docks. Refrigerated trucks which formerly moved a small percentage of the fruit are now working entirely on government contracts. The new I. C. C. order No. 322 effective last Saturday midnight stipulates that no perishables from California and Arizona may be packed on Sundays and legal holiday days and that no billings will be accepted from Saturday noon until Monday morning during June and August excepting for army and navy orders. This means that perishables consigned for civilian use can be packed and shipped only during weekdays. Post Office Shows Big Gain During First Six Months Business conducted at the Anaheim Postoffice during the first six months of 1945 shows a gain of $27,833.41 over a like period in 1944, Postmaster Louis Hoskins reports today. From Jan. 1 to June 1, 1945, business handled amounted to $56,146.23 while the period from Jan. 1 to June 1, 1944, was only $28,312.82. The postoffice business is figured on the calendar year but the office changes classification as of July 1 each year and is based on receipts of the calendar year. Business conducted in June of this year amounted to only $8,-696.10 which was a loss of $1,-982.75 in comparison to the $10,-678.85 business conducted in June, 1944. Kiwanis Club To See Special War Film Tuesday Because a special film on the war against Japan will be shown at next Tuesday's meeting of the Kiwanis club, members are urged to bring guests. The meeting will take place at the regular time at the Elks clubhouse. These plans were formulated at last Tuesday's meeting with William Claussen presiding in the absence of the president, Paul Bakenhus. Program chairman for this week's meeting was Arthur Porter and guest speaker was J. F. Connor, formerly of the U. S. Army, who talked on "An Age of Wonders". Max Royer Joins Staff of M.O.D. Max Royer, mayor of Orange-thorpe and son of one of Anaheim's pioneer residents, has joined the field service department of the Mutual Orange Distributors. Though he covers all of southern California his headquarters are in Redlands. Royer has lived in this vicinity almost all his life and attended local schools as well as Belmont Military school. He is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley. For the past 30 years he has been an orange grower and because of his background, in citrus is well qualified for the post he now holds. For many years he has appeared before service clubs and other organizations urging members to drink orange juice and thus he has helped to develop and promote this phase of the industry. He is a member and past president of the Placentia Rotary club and maintains his home at route 1, box 141, Fullerton. His father, J. O. Royer, helped to build up this vicinity and was largely instrumental in developing the tract of land southwest of Anaheim. Public Service Fees Amount to $37,425 in June Added consumption of domestic water boosted to $37,425.32 the amount of fees the municipal public service department deposited in the city treasury during June William Lake reported to the city council Tuesday night. This is the highest figure for the year. The city purchased from the Metropolitan Water Co., 78,763,26 gallons of water in June which city wells pumped an addition of 926,800 gallons. On July 1 the water level in the city well stood at 118 feet two inches which is higher than usual that time of year. Total sewage produced by cities in sanitary districts 2, 3, 5 and 6 amounted to 142,718,66 gallons with Anaheim's total being 46,595,500 gallons. During June the city paid o $3,944.87 or $9.38 per cent of the Joint Outfall sewer section 2 and 3. The city also paid o $10,017.45 on construction jo-217 during the past month. Mr. and Mrs. Franz Lehm have returned from a two week vacation spent at Yosemite National park. "AHEIM GAZETE" "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1945 Pioneer Resident Following Illness Mr living in Anaheim 55 death came suddenly to Hemmerling, 75. early morning at the Anaheimium following a brief illness. A native of Poland, he came United States in 1890 and finally established his home. He has lived in this vicinity continuously since that survival by his widow, Hemmerling; one son, Walemmerling of Napa, Cal.; daughter; Mrs. Elsie Harf of Altadena, Mrs. Bertha and Mrs. Ruth E. Miller, Anaheim; one sister, Mrs. Jabs of Anaheim, and six children. County Shy 2200 Workers In Essential Jobs This week saw Orange county with a shortage of 2200 workers in essential industry, it was disclosed by Ray Mathewson, manager of the Santa Ana office of the U.S. Employment service. The need for workers has increased by 400 since June 1 and is laid almost entirely to the increased demand in food processing. Orange packing houses are now at the height of their season and fruit processing operations are starting. War plants in Orange county have reduced their employment by about 1200 in the last two months because of changes in production schedules. Cutbacks in main New President of Kiwanis Clubs International Hamilton Holt, a nationally known granite manufacturer and newly elected president of Kiwanis Clubs International Youth Symphony Booked Far Ahead Much in demand because of unusual talent already displayed the Orange County Youthphony 70 piece orchestra play its postponed concert Pasadena on Sunday evening July 29, and will shortly be this appearance by one in lerton on August 1. Booking manager E. T. Br of the Anaheim Kiwanis sponsoring body, frankly pressed his amazement at the invitations that are being in. Booked far ahead, the phony will play next January Manhattan Beach. Appearing the same concert series will such well known artists as V Della Chiesa, Argentinita Platoff's Don Cossack City This series is being presented der the auspices of the city. MUNICIPAL CENTER PROVES VALUABLE TO SERVICEMEN Already the Municipal Information Center for veterans has proved its worth, according to Ira Hodgkins, director, who reports that in the 10 days the office has been open 43 interviews have been held with former servicemen and women. Veterans have sought information on varied insurance problems, housing, employment and a miscellaneous array of other troublesome problems. Eleven men have secured employment through help given at the center and eight others have been offered employment. Two have been helped with housing problems; three with ration difficulties; five referrals have been made; one sought information regarding government lands; one needed help on a life insurance policy; two sought information regarding unemployment insurance and 10 sought miscellaneous help. As most of the veterans of this war are disabled their employment must be suited to their physio- HAMILTON HOLT wanis. International, declared today that 2,300 Kiwanis clubs throughout the United States and Canada will continue to actively support the war against Japan until victory has been achieved. Elected at a wartime council meeting in Chicago, Holt succeeds Ben Dean, Grand Rapids advertising executive, as president of the service organization which embraces 150,000 members in the two countries. In his inaugural address, Holt urged Kiwanians to throw their weight behind the San Francisco charter for a world peace organization, to care for returning service men and women, and "to do everything possible to protect and maintain our democratic form of government." Electrical and Rain Storm Hits Anaheim Sunday The weather was really a subject for conversation last Sunday when Anaheim was visited by an old-fashioned electrical and thunder storm that brought with it .13 of an inch of precipitation so that the season's total now stands at 14.22. The rain storm was the first since April 26 although during June there were several occasions when "Oregon mist" occurred in town. The sudden heavy shower occurred at noon and followed strong thunder and lightning. The lightning caused considerable trouble as 10 transformers were put out of commission when primary fuses were blown out as well as one underground line. The district centering around the Elk's clubhouse was without electricity until approximately 7 o'clock in the evening. The area hooking manager E. T. Browne of the Anaheim Kiwanis sponsoring body, frankly pressed his amazement at the invitations that are being in. Booked far ahead, the phony will play next January Manhattan Beach. Appearing the same concert series will such well known artists as V Della Chiesa, Argentinita Platoff's Don Cossack CL This series is being presented der the auspices of the city Manhattan Beach, El Segura Hermosa and Redondo Beach. The orchestra is under the direction of Miss Norma Peirson. Members of the symphony are drawn from all part of county. CITY'S ASSESSMENT FOR 1946 SET Meeting as a board of education, conducting a public hear on an appeal for a variance zoning restrictions, and hearing of monthly reports constituting a busy evening for the city council in Tuesday night when the met in regular session in council chambers. As a board of equalization council was prepared to re-protests as to assessments for 1946 by City Assessor K Jayne but no protestants peared. By resolution the board then accepted returns of assignments that show a net total $9,887,890. Utilities are assessed by the state board of equalization and this assessment will not received until the latter part August. The assessed valuation for city for 1945-46 is as follows: real estate, $3,913,110; improvements, $5,373,380; personal property, $1,765,780. Exemptions: the city that include school State of California, federal government and veteran's exections totalled $1,164.40. hundred and sixty-five veterans filed for exemptions. A large delegation of residents and property owners in the centering around Kroeger Center streets attended the hearing conducted for the pose of hearing pro and con arguments regarding Mr. and Peter Lehr's request for a zero variance at the corner of K New I. C. C. order No. 322, the last Saturday midnight, states that no perishables from California and Arizona may be on Sundays and legal holidays that no billings will be paid from Saturday noon until Sunday morning during July August excepting for army navy orders. This means perishables consigned for closure can be packed and only during weekdays if not available for shipping. Electric Service Amount to $425 in June Consumption of domestic boosted to $37,425.32 the fee of fees the municipal public service department deposited city treasury during June. Lake reported to the council Tuesday night. This highest figure for the year is purchased from the Solitan Water Co. 78,763,200 gallons. On July 1 the level in the city wells at 118 feet two inches, is higher than usual this year. Sewage produced by sanitary districts 2, 3, 4, 16 amounted to 142,718,600 with Anaheim's total 46,535,500 gallons. June the city paid out 37 or 39.38 per cent of rent Outfall sewer sections 33. The city also paid out 145 on construction job during the past month. Mrs. Franz Lehmer returned from a two weeks' spent at Yosemite Napa park. Prisoner of War In Germany Returns Home Cpl. Eugene Schneider, son of Mrs. Mary Schneider, 314 West Chartres street, returned home last week after having been a prisoner of war in Germany. His wife and small daughter reside in Fullerton. Cpl. Schneider was captured on Nov. 29, 1944, and was held prisoner until liberated in April of this year. Following a 60-day furlough he will report to a Santa Barbara redistribution center for further assignment. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Thayer of Beaumont, formerly of Anaheim and Garden Grove, visited here last week. Plea for Russia’s Friendship Made At Rotary Meeting Urging that a strong friendship be established with Russia, Tucker Smith of the Friends Service committee at Whittier addressed the Rotary club Monday noon at the Elks clubhouse. The speaker pointed out that Russia will be a strong market for our finished products, particularly machinery, and we in turn could use much of their raw materials.” He was introduced by Gerald Patton. Members unanimously directed the secretary to send a letter to Rev. Thomas L. Burden expressing the club's appreciation for the many services he performed for the club while a member. He is now pastor of the West Adams Los Angeles Methodist church. Hank Walsworth, president, presided. HOME ON FURLOUGH T/Sgt. Henry Paulus is home on furlough from Ft. Sill, Okla.: His parents are Mr. and Mrs. William E. Paulus of Olive. State of California, federal eminent and veteran's excuses totalled $1,164.40 hundred and sixty-five veterans filed for exemptions. A large delegation of residents and property owners in the centerring around Kroeger Center streets attended the hearing conducted for the purpose of hearing pro and con arguments regarding Mr. and Peter Lehr's request for a zero variance at the corner of Koger and Center street for the purpose of erecting a public sewer and weighmaster's office. Two letters of protest were presented and four property owners dressed the council in process. Kirby Shoe Store Opens Saturday Anaheim is to have the modern store in the chain of by Shoe Stores, a California owned and operated institution, which formally open their new store in this city on Saturday 106 West Center street, the location of the King Shoe Store. Complete remodeling has done both to the interior and exterior of the building and will one of the most attractive sites in this city. The local store in post-war model for all stores established by the owners many added conveniences for patrons and clerks being induced. The indirect fluorescent light system is the most modern it could be purchased with the lighting in the display windows to the "brightest spot in town." As a token of appreciation management is giving candles to the children and with each chase of a pair of shoes a pack of cigarettes will be given adults. ZETTE The Citrus Industry's NEWSpaper 1945 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 12 South Symphony looked Far Ahead Much in demand because of the usual talent already displayed, Orange County Youth Symphony 70 piece orchestra will play its postponed concert in adena on Sunday evening, July 29, and will shortly follow appearance by one in Fulton on August 1. Looking manager E. T. Bradley at the Anaheim Kiwanis club, sensing body, frankly exasped his amazement at some invitations that are pouring far ahead, the symphony will play next January in Manhattan Beach. Appearing on same concert series will be well known artists as Vivian la Chiesa, Argentinita and Hoff's Don Cossack Chorus. Series is being presented uninterrupted of the cities of California. EVERETT CONE CHOSEN HEAD OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Service Will be Held Friday for 17-Year-Old Girl Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Hilgenfeld chapel for 17-year-old Mary Elizabeth Simons who passed away early Tuesday morning at an Anaheim hospital following a brief illness. Rev. Antonio Gimenez, pastor of the Baptist mission at Garden Grove, will officiate and burial will be made in Fairhaven cemetery. She was a student at the Anaheim Union High school where she had just completed her junior year. A native of California, she had lived in Anaheim for the Everett Cone of Cone Bros., Chevrolet dealers, was the unanimous choice of the board of directors for president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Wednesday night when 20 board members gathered at the Parker House for election of president and the hearing of annual reports. For many years Cone has been active in civic affairs and in the Chamber of Commerce. Following the election he and the 10 new members of the board were inducted. O. E. Hanson, retiring president, gave his annual report in which he stated that the chamber is in the best condition that it has ever been and that the membership of 340 is the largest in its entire history. BOOKING MANAGER E. T. BRADLEY the Anaheim Kiwanis club, ensuring body, frankly exsessed his amazement at some the invitations that are pourin. Booked far ahead, the symony will play next January in Bahattan Beach. Appearing on the same concert series will be well known artists as Vivian La Chiesa, Argentinita and Koff's Don Cossack Chorus. This series is being presented under the auspices of the cities of Bahattan Beach, El Segundo, Mosa and Redondo Beach. The orchestra is under the division of Miss Norma Perkins who has already made two apparances in Anaheim this seasMembers of the symphony drawn from all part of the city. THEY’S ASSESSED VALUATION FOR 1946 SET AT $9,887,890 meeting as a board of equalization conducting a public hearing an appeal for a variance in long restrictions, and hearing monthly reports constituted easy evening for the city council Tuesday night when the body is in regular session in the council chambers. Is a board of equalization the civil was prepared to receive restests as to assessments made 1946 by City Assessor Harry he but no protestants appealed. By resolution the board accepted returns of assessments that show a net total of $7,890. Utilities are assessed the state board of equalization this assessment will not be divided until the latter part of just. The assessed valuation for the for 1945-46 is as follows: estate, $3,913,110; improveents, $5,373,380; personal prop- $1,765,780. Exemptions by city that include schools, of California, federal govment and veteran’s exemptotalled $1,164.40. Two fired and sixty-five veterans for exemptions. Large delegation of residents property owners in the area bringing around Kroeger and other streets attended the public conducted for the purpose of hearing pro and con arguns regarding Mr. and Mrs. Mr Lehr’s request for a zoning ance at the corner of Kroepointing out the effects such a business would have on residential property valuations and the extra traffic hazards that would be created. Attorney Stephen Gallagher represented Mr. and Mrs. Lehr. The city planning commission had previously denied recommendation of the zone change and following the hearing the council accepted the commission’s recommendation and passed a motion that the appeal be denied. The council was informed that under a new law 6th class cities may avail themselves of the opportunity to take a new census. City Attorney Leo Friis was instructed to look into ways and means of taking the census. The last one was in 1940 and set the population at 11,031. Present state gas tax allocations are based on that figure. The population has increased considerably since that time and establishment of a higher official figure would mean that the city of Anaheim would considerably increase its revenues from the quarter-cent gas tax allocation. Ordinance 689, amending section 20 of ordinance 609, was passed and provides that the zone bounded by South Atchison, Kroeger street and Santa Ana street be changed from a family residential zone to an industrial zone. City expenditures from June 15-30 amounted to $39,457.85. Committees for Lions Club Are Announced Glenn Hipes presided for the first time as president of the Lion’s club last Friday at the Elk’s club and announced standing committees for the coming year. Committee chairmen are Sam Hilgenfeld, attendance; Preston Turner, membership; Roy Mendoza and James Baker, program; Louis Hoskins, inter-club visitation; Eldon Stuart, by-laws and constitution; Clyde Cromer, finance; William Gordon, skincness; L. O. Loudon, special days; Ernest Ganahl, Lion’s club education; Victor Loly, citizenship; Robert Mungall, war committee; Elmer large delegation of residents property owners in the area being around Kroeger and other streets attended the public conducted for the purpose of hearing pro and con arguments regarding Mr. and Mrs. Lehr's request for a zoning change at the corner of Kroeger and Center street for the purpose of erecting a public scales weighmaster's office. Twelve years of protest were presented by four property owners addressed the council in protest. Barby Shoe Store opens Saturday Anaheim is to have the most worn store in the chain of Kirchhoe Stores, a California owned operated institution, when formally open their newest store in this city on Saturday at West Center street, the former location of the King Shoe Store. Complete remodeling has been both to the interior and exterior of the building and will be one of the most attractive stores in city. The local store is the war model for all stores to be published by the owners with added conveniences for the sons and clerks being introduced. The indirect fluorescent lighting system is the most modern that will be purchased with the light on the display windows to be "brightest spot in town." A token of appreciation, the management is giving candy to children and with each purchase of a pair of shoes a package cigarettes will be given to us. 20-30 Club Starts House Numbering Projects Here Another proof that they are organized to serve the community is found in the 20-30 club's present project of putting the house number of every home in Anaheim on the curb for greater convenience of the city's residents. Work on the project has already been started by the few members who comprise the group. Fifty-four of its members are serving in the armed forces. At its meeting last week Jack Gledhill, honorary life member and first club president, gave a brief history of the club and its many accomplishments. John Mahoney, president, presided. T-4 Stephen P. Schaffer of Garden Grove is serving with the signal service battalion in China with the 14th Air Force. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Schaffer and his mother, Mrs. Blanche Schaffer, reside in Garden Grove. Pyt. Schaffer has been overseas since last November and in China since February. Committee chairmen are Sam Hilgenfeld, attendance; Preston Turner, membership; Roy Mendoza and James Baker, program; Louis Hoskins, inter-club visitation; Eldon Stuart, by-laws and constitution; Clyde Cromer, finance; William Gordon, skincess; L. O. Loudon, special days; Ernest Ganahl, Lion's club education; Victor Loly, citizenship; Robert Mungall, war committee; Elmer Davis, publicity; Newel Christensen, social activities; Leavitt Ford, house and meals; Dr. Carl Tompkins, blind work; M. E. Beebe, boys' and girls' activities; Henry DuBols, Christmas party; Frank Elliott, conventions; Dr. John Boege, education; Frank Tausch, safety; Warren Ashley, music; Thayer Chapman, athletics, and Joe Schultz, stunts. Following the business meeting movies were shown of the work being accomplished in the harvesting of crops by volunteer civilian labor. The program was given by a farm labor group in Santa Ana. Thief Returns To Owner Part Of Stolen Goods Anyway this thief was different, or so Hazel Roberts of Santa told local police last Friday. Recently a number of articles were stolen from her car at a local dance hall but late last week a number of the articles were returned in an envelope and were accompanied by a letter written in Spanish. Among the articles returned were her identification cards. Still missing, however, are gasoline coupons and a receipt on a fur coat that she had purchased. East Texas, world's largest oil pool, has 25,000 wells.