anaheim-gazette 1945-07-26

CALIFORNIA AND THE GI This state of California is a lusty state. It got its start from adventurous men. It has been built by men who didn't move west to set up in established cities, but who built their own cities, built their own farms, built their own industries and harnessed their own rivers for power. California still has the lure, the vigor and the opportunities for development that appeal to the '49-er spirit in men today—and needs and wants all the men of that spirit she can attract. Thinking along these lines, California right now should urge a host of young Americans of superior stamp to cast their lot with post-war California. These men are the G.I.'s from all over the nation who have trained in military camps here, who have passed through our ports to the Pacific, and returned on furlough and spent their leaves here, and who want to marry and found fami- ANTIDOTE TO INFLATION Wartime inflation already has bankrupt nations—notably China and Greece—and spread globally to increase living costs, according to an arresting report by the life insurance companies of America. The survey finds the English-speaking nations have checked inflation better than others, through "necessary controls," but finds these are only emergency stopgaps and significantly concludes: "Authorities . . . point out that volume of production of peace-time goods—the only sure antidote for inflation—is still some time in the future in view of the war with Japan." Yet we hear disquieting statements from heads of war-necessary bureaus that they intend, after the war is over, only a very partial return of control over business to business men, control of farm production to farmers, and control of prices and access to raw materials to the law of supply and TIMING It may be more than me, evidence that one of the most dacious maneuvers ever led by our Pacific fleet—sending Admiral Halsey force right up to Tokyo door—should have come at the time when President Roosevelt was preparing for his visit with Churchill and Stalin. It will be remembered that occasion Fleet Admiral Halsey broke all precedent by nouncing the names of the engaged in the attack. Only this was done to end the virtually unchallengeable preacy we enjoy in theaters and even in the waters of the coast of Japan. This attack, which served American planes from carriers in repeated attacks against the airfields around Yo, had as its military ability to resist an invasion. But the attack a political or psychological pose—that of impressing Shal Stalin with the fact that war in the Pacific is being by ourselves and the British though Russia, as yet, has no active part in it. This means that when the object of Russian participation in the Pacific struggle comes, the Big Three meeting Shal Stalin will hardly be in tion to ask special conditions as a price for joining in the against Nippon. In fact, it would have a strong voice in Pacific affairs he may find essary to bid his way in fight rather than receive join in. Thus it would appear that strike against Tokyo includes critical as well as military needs and wants all the men of that spirit she can attract. Thinking along these lines, California right now should urge a host of young Americans of superior stamp to cast their lot with post-war California. These men are the G.I.'s from all over the nation who have trained in military camps here, who have passed through our ports to the Pacific, and returned on furlough and spent their leaves here, and who want to marry and found families, build new communities and lend their vigor and enterprise to the sections fortunate enough to attract them. Jobs for G. I.'s? Let’s put it another way in California. Let’s hope for G. I.’s for jobs! Post-war California, America’s last great frontier, needs the returning G. I., needs his youth, strength and energy, backed up by experience beyond his years; his imagination, initiative and capacity for leadership; his idealism, seasoned by a hard-won grasp of realities. The young men and women now in the armed services comprise one of the most precious resources of the United States. Of course home jobs are supposed to be guaranteed to men and women who left them to enter the armed forces. But California has a golden opportunity to offer service men from other states a welcome to settle here, to enrich the personnel of our economy and culture, and so help us in our destiny of building an ever greater California. Microfilmed blueprints and drawings of naval ships and aircraft, sent overseas by plane, have saved invaluable time and money in repairing damaged boats and planes in distant repair bases. While these regulations will cause some inconvenience, we feel sure everyone will approve the effort to serve better the men from overseas to whom we owe so much. We know that the families of boys who are coming home will have no question as to the merits of the orders. As far as Southern Pacific is con- the U.S. Office of Defense Transportation. Under O.D.T. Order #52, you cannot reserve a train berth or seat more than five days in advance. Under O.D.T. Order #53, all Pullman sleeping cars operating for 450 miles or less have been discontinued. How you are affected by new O.D.T. Travel Rules These two orders apply to all railroads. Admittedly, they are drastic—but vitally necessary. Additional sleeping cars must be made available for veterans returning from Europe for discharge or for redeployment to the Pacific. As far as Southern Pacific is concerned, our guiding principle has been "the military comes first," and we are cooperating one hundred percent in carrying out the O.D.T. orders—in letter, and in spirit. With nearly twenty thousand S.P. men and women in the armed forces, we, too, have a real and personal interest in the welfare and comfort of service men and women. S·P The friendly Southern Pacific ANAHEIM GAZETTE IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 50 Years Ago August 1, 1885 The board of city trustees met in adjourned session on Tuesday evening and passed to print the application of the Southern Pacific railway for a franchise to construct and operate its road on Santa Ana street. A telegram from Mr. Muir to the effect that changes requested by the trustees have been agreed to by his company was received. There was nothing further to discuss. The city fathers were all present and on being called to order, the application for the franchise was taken up and passed to print. It will appear in the Gazette for a period of thirty days. A fire company with twenty-three members was organized last Wednesday evening with Marshal Steadman chief and Doc. Engelke captain. Ed Boege was elected secretary and Joe Hatfield treasurer. The young men are taking a lively interest in the organization, and will no doubt be of valuable service to the city in case of fire. Weekly drills will be held, and financial encouragement will be asked from the citizens. A letter received a day or two ago from Miss Katherine Fleming and her sister, Miss Irene Fleming, is to the effect that the summer season of the Henricks opera company, with which the first named is engaged as leading contralto, had ended last week in Philadelphia. The ladies go to Chicago to visit friends and go thence to Minneapolis. The Ladies' Aid society of the Presbyterian church will have a dime social at the Hotel del Campo on next Tuesday evening. The ladies will sell ice-cream and cake. 25 Years Ago July 29, 1920 The Chamber of Commerce Monday night gave unqualified endorsement of the proposal to issue $100,000 for the acquisition of a park. The Anaheim people will again have an opportunity to express their views on this question and it is hoped a full vote will be polled in order to ascertain how the people stand on the matter. Only one third of the vote was cast at the last bond election. Fred Gresswell last week painted a street scene in Anaheim from an old photograph taken in 1872. It was a scene on Center street taken from a point between Lemon and Clementine. The Dickel building (then known as the Langenberger building), the Commercial hotel and the Kreger, building were the most conspicuous, the other houses being blacksmith shops, livery stables and one-story wooden shacks. There were no sidewalks and the street was merely a dirty lane between two irregular rows of shanties, needing only a heavy rain to make it a quagmire. Initiative petitions requesting the legislature to pass a stringent anti-Jap law was circulated during the past week. The petition was unanimously endorsed by the people of Anaheim. Mrs. Emma Polhemus was an over Sunday guest at the home of her son, Dean Polhemus, at his ranch south of town, having come over from Artesia to officiate as godmother to her grandson, H. D. Polhemus III. Fred Betts of Placentia was a business visitor in town a few days ago and ran up against the gas shortage. He finally found a friend who furnished him with... AND OF SHEAF Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force ceased to exist at 12:01 a.m. on July 14, and that moment the greatest military organization of all times passed into history. British and French forces which served under General Eisenhower now revert to control of their own nations. General "Ike" takes over its new assignment as military governor of the American zone of occupation in Germany. In some respects his new job will be harder than that of directing the whole invasion of the continent and the 11-month campaign that brought the downfall Hitler. The task of conquering Germany through military means was one thing, but the problem of conquering the poisonous effects of Hitler's propaganda is quite another. Yet this must be accomplished to a fair degree, at least, if Germany is ever to regain a place in the family of nations. We believe, however, that General Eisenhower is capable of making as much progress along his line as is humanly possible, in the area that will be under his control. The nation's best wishes are his he takes his new post. The United States Department of Commerce sees good prospects for postwar air-borne trade with Colombia, particularly in bananas and platinum. Regulations will cause reliance, we feel sure approve the effort to men from overseas so much. We know boys who are will have no question of the orders. Northern Pacific is con- The Ladies' Aid society of the Presbyterian church will have a dime social at the Hotel del Campo on next Tuesday evening. The ladies will sell ice-cream and cake. Surveys have been made near the proposed site of the co-operative sugar factory for the purpose of running ditches to drain the land of water which has flooded the tract from adjacent artesian wells. Dave Rogers has been in town frequently of late in the interest of the cooperative creamery which starts up at Westminster today. He has been appointed collector of subscriptions for the enterprise. With such gentlemen as he and the Edwards' and James Moss and other enterprising farmers whose names we see on the list, at the helm, the factory will be a success. Miss Wilmot Lawrence entertained a number of her friends at the home of her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. W. N. Hardin, last Friday evening. She and her talented mother, Mrs. Mowry, rendered excellent mandolin and guitar duets which were highly appreciated. Dick Barham was in town from Los Angeles Saturday in his capacity as gauger for the internal revenue service. Dick is an old hand at the business, but is getting younger every day. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith and daughters Ruth and Grace, who have been camping at Long Beach for a couple of weeks past, returned home Sunday. Jim Rimpau came in from Ontario on Tuesday after an absence of six months, on a short vacation visit to his folks here. I. V. Albertson has the contract for painting the Boldt residence on Center street. Frank Porter is enjoying a visit from his brother, George Porter of Texas. This is their first meeting in many years. Miss Blanche Mitchell has been visiting with Mrs. Cadman for several days past. She left Tuesday with a party of friends for a people of Anaheim. Mrs. Emma Polhemus was an over Sunday guest at the home of her son, Dean Polhemus, at his ranch south of town, having come over from Artesia to officiate as godmother to her grandson, H. D. Polhemus III. Fred Betts of Placentia was a business visitor in town a few days ago and ran up against the gas shortage. He finally found a friend who furnished him with a gallon to get home. Andy Paschall, wife and son, of Texas, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gene Adams last week. Mr. Paschall is a brother of Dr. Paschall of Anaheim. Miss Mildred Lawrence came down from Los Angeles on Monday for a short visit with her aunt, Mrs. Gerald Sandilands. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Humbert and little daughter Jennie, and Mrs. G. H. Bailey of Los Angeles, Mrs. Lloyd C. Bailey and daughter Miss Miriam of Berkeley were in town on Sunday spending the day with relatives and friends. Victor Eimers who during the war was corporal of Co. "M" 321st infantry, has received from the war department an engraved souvenir signed by President Wilson, expressing the thanks of the nation to the men who helped to win the war and were wounded in action. Corporal Eimers was wounded on Nov. 11, 1918, just two hours and a half before the armistice went into effect. He was with his regiment on the Verdun front, being stationed between Verdun and Metz. He was hit by a piece of high explosive and was being treated at a first-aid station at the historic hour when the war ended. Mr. and Mrs. John Eyman left some days ago in an automobile for the north. They will visit San Francisco and other points. Mrs. Richard Melrose, Mrs. Fred Hacks and Miss Florence Backs are sjourning for a few weeks at Balboa. Officer "Tex" Choate is confined to his home with a serious attack of illness. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Pendleton of Placentia were in Anaheim last week transacting business and visiting with friends. Mr. Pendleton and his wife are former residents of Placentia, having been married there in 1905. I. V. Albertson has the contract for painting the Boldt residence on Center street. Frank Porter is enjoying a visit from his brother, George Porter of Texas. This is their first meeting in many years. Miss Blanche Mitchell has been visiting with Mrs. Cadman for several days past. She left Tuesday with a party of friends for a week's outing at Catalina. Miss Emelie Helmann of Los Angeles was the guest of Miss Fritzie Heimann several days the past week. Miss Margaret Landell, daughter of Justice Landell, has been appointed by the trustees of Lemon school district in Los Angeles county, to teach their school during the coming term. Henry Burdorf left yesterday for an outing at Catalina. Two Servicemen From This Vicinity Wounded in Action Last week's casualty lists reported Pvt. Philip B. Hernandez, USMC, son of Mrs. Helen O. Hernandez, of 232½ East Sycamore street, as wounded in action. Pfc. Job J. Denni, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Denni of Cypress, was reported by the army as wounded in the Pacific theater of operations. Buying a bond is firing a bullet at the enemy. Fred Backs and Miss Florence Backs are sojourning for a few weeks at Balboa. Officer "Tex" Choate is confined to his home with a serious attack of illness. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Pendleton of Placentia were in Anaheim last week transacting business and visiting with friends. Mr. Pendleton and his wife are former residents of Placentia, having been married there in 1885. They are still living in the home erected by him at that time. Mr. Pendleton bought twenty acres on the avenue from Joseph Helmsen at $200 per acre, having some years earlier purchased the adjoining twenty acres from the land company at $90 per acre. Mr. Pendleton in now considering the sale of half his orchard at a valuation of $5,000 per acre. $20,000 Silverado School Bond Issue Passed The Silverado school will have an addition to its building and will be able to hire three teachers as a result of the $20,000 bond issue passed last week by residents of the Silverado school district. The election was carried with 72 voting for the measure and only two against. It is expected that work will start on the addition not later than Aug. 20 and that it will be completed in approximately 60 days. Job Printing, Gazette, Ph. 2208 To Renumber Rural Districts Board of supervisors have given final approval to the plans for renumbering rural Orange county and the measure will become effective in 30 days. The enabling ordinance provides for ultimate conversion of rural route designations into a block system of numbering. The plan was worked out by County Surveyor W. K. Hillyard, Orange County Toastmaster's association, and the County Farm bureau. Hillyard, in conjunction with these organizations, has been given the responsibility of working out the mechanics of the project. It is estimated that it might require two years to complete the work and that it will cost approximately $6000. According to the plan the county will be divided into quarters. From north and south routes, numbers will be applied to homes and stores on basis of assignment of 1000 numbers to the mile. From any point therefore, a motorist or a postal carrier can determine instantly the distance to his destination. County Asked to Start 'Fair' Plans Like many another veteran, the California State Fair, which went to war on December 8, 1941, is beginning to look forward to its honorable discharge. Since Pearl Harbor the grounds and buildings have been used by the army as a great military storage depot. Looking forward to X-Day when the army releases the Fair grounds, the board of directors of the State Agricultural society this week sent a letter to Willis H. Warner, chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, inviting the board to start planning now for the county's participation. The daughter of the United States Commissioner of Patents, Annie Alsworth, chose the words: "what hath God wrought!" for the first commercial telegraph message sent in 1844. DINNER SETS We have displayed in our store many interesting sets of Dinnerware. While our stock is not so complete as we will eventually have it, we feel that you would be interested in visiting our store to see these beautiful Dinner Sets. DINNER SET IN ENGLISH SEMI-PORCELAIN The Chelsea Bird Deep maroon border, replica of the old Chelsia Bird. The original over 200 years old. Set for 8— $99.50 32 Pieces— For $17.00 6 ..... DINNER SET AMERICAN SEMI-PORCELAIN Sussex Pattern Open stock, delicately designed, floral sprays on deep ivory border; gold trimmed. 95 Pieces— For $64.95 12 ..... DINNER SET AMERICAN SEMI-PORCELAIN Flower Garden Pattern Open Stock — Platinum Edge 32 Pieces for $9.35 92 Pieces for $31.00 A Number of Sets Taylor, Smith & Taylor Southern Potteries Flower Garden Pattern Open Stock — Platinum Edge A Number of Sets Taylor, Smith & Taylor Southern Potteries As well as Limoges, U.S.A. made in outstanding colors STEM WARE 2 beautiful crystal cuttings—"Rose and Trellis"—open stock—$6 a dozen. A complete line of Party Glasses in cuttings and etchings—golden wheat or plain. ALCOTT & SONS 239 WEST CENTER ST. PHONE 4648 ANAHEIM, CALIF. When Shopping Please Visit Our Store Everybody reads The Gazette. 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