anaheim-gazette 1945-08-30

One Commission Advocated For Outfall Sewer Giving an excellent description of the manner in which Los Angeles county solved its sanitation problems through a long-range master plan, A. M. Rawn, engineer of the Los Angeles county sanitary district, told members of the Associated Chambers of Commerce Tuesday night that if the county had not had sufficient foreseeing years ago industry could not have met the increased demands of the war years. The meeting was held at the Normandy cafe in Westminster with E. L. Whitson, president of the Westminster chamber of commerce giving the welcoming address. New Sugar Stamp Becomes Good Sept. 1 Next sugar stamp, like its predecessors good for five pounds, will become valid Sept. 1, the OPA announced today. At least time the stamp currently in use, No. 36, will be voided. The new stamp will be No. 38—not No. 37. Normally, No. 37 would be used but many housewives mistakenly turned that stamp in—instead of the correct one, spare stamp No. 37—when they applied for home canning sugar last year. Because of this, the OPA is by-passing sugar stamp No. 37 and using, instead, No. 38. The new stamp will be good for four months. Sugar continues to be scarce with prospects for little if any improvement until greater production of sugar cane and beets is achieved. Lyric Writer Jerry Of Recent Submarine Song writer, Jap-busting Jerry Nesmith, 26, ship's cook attached to the submarine service, is one of Anaheim's servicemen who can fight with a song on his lips and who, with his talent for lyric writing, now has a song going the rounds of the submarine crew and the dance hall bands in San Diego and wherever "submarines" meet. A grid star from Anaheim Union High school and Santa Ana Junor college, he has been a sub sailor since March 1942. On his fifth war patrol he wrote "Dungaree Navy" and the battle - toughened submarine have received it with acclaim they have his other songs. The lyric goes like this: We are the dungaree Navy, United States Submarines master plan, A. M. Rawn, engineer of the Los Angeles county sanitary district, told members of the Associated Chambers of Commerce Tuesday night that if the county had not had sufficient fore-sight years ago industry could not have met the increased demands of the war years. The meeting was held at the Normandy cafe in Westminster with E. L. Whitson, president of the Westminster chamber of commerce giving the welcoming address. Master of ceremonies was W. L. Farrow of Garden Grove, chairman of the Associated Chambers of Commerce sanitation committee. In telling of the Los Angeles county sewer problems that closely parallel those besetting Orange county the speaker advocated that one joint-outfall sewer commission be established in the county and pointed out how successful this plan has proved in Los Angeles county. Dr. Edward Lee Russell, county health officer, described the unsanitary and unhealthful conditions arising from the western Orange county area and said that the present outfall sewer service is inadequate and that the entire setup needs revising. He pointed out that the western section of the county is the natural area for industrial expansion, but that it will not be possible unless sewer problems are solved, because the two basic fundamentals for such development are water and sanitation. He strongly urged the establishment of a single sanitary commission and recommended that the county sewer system be handled like the Los Angeles county system. Ewald Lemcke, engineer of the Orange county outfall sewer, described to the interested audience the present setup in the county and illustrated his talk with a county map on which the outfall sewer is depicted. The Anaheim delegation attending was headed by Ernest Ganahl, member of the board. Next Tuesday night the monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Associated Chambers will be held at the Rossmore hotel at Santa Ana and will be attended by President Everett Cohen and Secretary E. W. Moeller of local chamber of commerce. PARENTS OF SON On Aug. 23 a son was born to Pvtill and Mrs. H. L. King of 301 East Adele street at the Fullerton Cottage hospital. The infant weighs nine pounds nine ounces at birth. Deadline Friday For Personal Property Tax Deadline for payment of unsecured personal property tax is tomorrow, Friday, County Assessor Maurice F. Enderle reminded the public this week in announcing that to date $338,-388.54 has been collected. After Friday there will be an automatic eight per cent penalty on the delinquent taxes. Persons whose personal property is secured by real estate holdings will pay the tax along with their real estate payments Nov. 1. The collections already made were on 9,150 receipts compared with collections in 1944 of $274,085.96 on 8,500 receipts. Week's Building Permits Reach Total of $13,500 During the past week, building permits with a total valuation of $13,150 have been issued by Building Inspector R. Nyboe. Contractor M. J. Blair has taken out permits for the erection of two more $5,000 dwellings and garages, one of which will be built at 522 South Citron street and the other at 845 North Helena street. He has recently been issued permits for the erection of six other houses and garages. Mrs. M. Hasty of 1440 Lincoln avenue was issued a $150 permit for a service station foundation. A $2,000 permit was issued Ben C. Gonzales for a three-room dwelling at 312 East Brodaway, and Rachel Valenzuela was issued a $1,000 permit to build a living room at her home on Swan street. Rent Ceilings Will Be Continued Here Federal rent control is expected one spare stamp No. 37—when they applied for home canning sugar last year. Because of this, the OPA is by-passing sugar stamp No. 37 and using, instead, No. 38. The new stamp will be good for four months. Sugar continues to be scarce with prospects for little if any improvement until greater production of sugar cane and beets is achieved. Charles Griffith Resigns Post With Community Chest City Clerk Charles E. Griffith last Saturday handed in his resignation as secretary-treasurer to the newly organized Victor Chest after having served as secretary-treasurer for the annual War Chest drive since 1941 when it was first organized. In announcing his resignation he said: "There are only 24 hours in a day, therefore in order that I may fulfill the duties of city clerk to which the people elect me, and to carry out the job that cities have selected me for, it imperative that I sever my connections with the Anaheim Community Victory Chest. "Since commencement of hostilities I have served faithfully these boys who are out in front." PARENTS OF SON On Aug. 23 a son was born to Pvtfl and Mrs. H. L. King of 301 East Adele street at the Fullerton Cottage hospital. The infant weighs nine pounds nine ounces at birth. VACATION AT ARROWHEAD Rev. and Mrs. Guy Humphreys and their two children returned to Anaheim last Saturday following a vacation at Twin Peaks, Lake Arrowhead. Mr. Humphreys is pastor of the Church of Christ in this city. Please Help! This year in October marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Anaheim Gazette, seventy-five years of faithful service to the citizens of this city, sharing the joys and sorrows of each and every individual, seeing the population grow through the years, marriages of our young people who live in our midst today and a great many others who are scattered to the four corners of the world at this time. Now we are asking a favor of each of you. We are planning a birthday edition of YOUR paper and ask that you please lend us any old pictures of early day places and scenes of this city and historical data that you might have put away. We pledge ourselves to take good care of anything you might like to lend us and we will get everything back to you as soon as we are finished with it. A big surprise awaits everyone in our "Diamond Jubilee Edition." Rent Ceilings Will Be Continued Here Federal rent control is expected to remain in effect in this district until such time as the percentage of vacancies increases to an extent precluding all possibility of inflated rent charges. This statement tended to clear up any misunderstanding resulting from eastern telegraphic reports to the effect that lifting of the rent regulations was imminent. While rent restrictions may be removed in some of the areas throughout the country the low vacancy rate in this and other Pacific coast cities precluded the possibility of such action being taken here for some time. The local OPA official declared that surveys will be conducted here frequently to determine the vacancy rate and that rent regulations will be removed when conditions warrant. The southland's industrial program is expected to maintain a high demand for rental properties. Fullerton Board Calls Three From Anaheim During the month of August three Anaheim men were inducted into the army through the Fullerton selective service board. They are Sabino Flores, Ruben Ortiz and Pedro Crejel. Fullerton men inducted were Ralph Sheridan Smith, Jr., Clifford Donaghey and Conner Don Pyles and Robert Shipmen, Brea; Lionel Luna and Bernabe Hernandez, La Habra. In announcing his resignation he said: "There are only 24 hours in a day, therefore in order that I may fulfill the duties of clerk to which the people elect me, and to carry out the job these cities have selected me for, it imperative that I sever my connections with the Anaheim Community Victory Chest. "Since commencement of hostilities I have served faithfully the boys who are out in front and have aided in my humble way alleviating distress among our allies, and the people of Anaheim have cooperated splendidly so that we have an enviable record achievement in our war chest activities." Griffith serves as secretary treasurer of the USO board last week was elected secretary treasurer of the Orange County League of Cities that comprise 13 county cities. Water Carnival At City Park Friday Night With the water carnival at the city plunge scheduled for last Friday night a change was made the last moment and the carnival will now be held tomorrow night (Friday) at 8 o'clock, Paul Jurickt, recreational director and nounces. An exhibition will be given those who learned to swim this year and advanced swimmers will have novelty swimming races and exhibition diving. A life-saving demonstration will be given the life guards. Swimming classes ended last week. News about people is what makes a newspaper interesting. "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1945 So. California Youth Groups Convene Here With a registration of 500 members, the second annual conference of Southern California Teen Centers and Councils association convened at the Anaheim Union High school last Saturday and ironed out various youth problems and laid plans for the ensuing year. During the afternoon session officers for the coming year were elected and Tony Rios of the Santa Barbara "Rec" club was named to head the group. Others elected were Kenneth Burgi of the Compton "Hub" club, vice president; Ruth Gregg of Anaheim Teen-Age club, secretary; George Mendenhall of the Long Beach ("Wi Tear") club on Religious Week Sept. 30 to Oct. 7 Observance of Religious Education Week, September 30 to October 7, in rural and urban areas America has been endorsed President Harry S. Truman, ing that religious education of nation's children be "fostered extended", in a letter sent to the White House to Dr. Ro Ross, general secretary of the international Council of Religion Education, sponsor of the program. Ninety per cent of American Protestantism will take part community observances of religious Education Week through forty denomination and 183 city, and provincial council churches and religious educa which are member agencie the International Council, Ross has announced. and wherever "submarine" A grid star from Ana-Union High school and Ana Junor college, he has sub sailor since March. his fifth war patrol he "Dungaree Navy" and the toughened submariners received it with acclaim as have his other songs. Theoes like this: the dungaree Navy, Unitates Sub-marines, he is ever trouble, you'll us there, are "on the double", what's difference what we wear. We lots of respect for the on so many surface will take these old dunga-mosa and the Phillippines, Uncle Sammy's sub-marines. six years of study inism, he writes constantly on patrol and at the end of last year's sea experiences his story in a thrilling titled "And They All Came Now he is at work on book based on his per-experiences; "Some Shall He been under attores of times and on 13 his boat has had Japes hurtle past her in visions. One torpedo missed by an estimated two feet! Schools Open Soon For Fall Term School days are nearly here again for many of Anaheim's youngsters and on Wednesday, Sept. 12, it will be "reading, writing and arithmetic" for the students at Marywood Central Catholic High school. Registration for all new day students will be held on Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Resident students will return Sept. 11. Because of the increased enrollment in the high school the grade school has been discontinued. The faculty for the year includes: Sister Marine James, principal; Sister Mary Celine, Sister David, Sister Marie Virginia; Sister Dórothy Evelyn, Sister Florentia, Sister Margaret Alma for the high school classes; Sister Mary Alma and Sister Mary Therese, music; Miss Pauline Neucks, speech, and Mrs. John low her normal depth by Jap attacks. Among his other talents Nesmith is a proficient Japanese linguist, having studied it at a U.S. training school. During his last war patrol he taught eight of his shipmates to speak Japanese and has often conversed with Jap prisoners, taken during patrol-runs. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Nesmith of 405 South Ohio street, and his wife, Doris, is living with her parents in Hollywood during his absence. An older brother, Roland, is with the Coast Guard and is stationed at a Philippine base. In a letter to his parents, written on the day Japan surrendered, Jerry said: "It all happened the way I wanted it to happen, in the twinkling of an eye... We have been celebrating all day long and the boys are still yelling, laughing, joking and crying for sheer joy. Never before have I witnessed such mass gratefulness. Truly, this is the day of all my days, and I am humble in the arms of the Divine Referee, who gave us the final verdict in this bout... I'm so thankful that we've all been spared. I feel so sorry for the more unfortunate families, but I repeat, I am lucky to be alive today." Among other recent achievements, Jerry just won a sizeable monetary prize in a song writing contest. Last year's president was Manuel Santana of Watts, now a member of the armed forces. In his absence Mike Trujillo of Santa Barbara "Rec" club presided over the general sessions, while Shirley Walsworth of Anaheim acted as conference chairman. During the morning, separate youth and adult sessions were held with the various findings being reported at the general afternoon session. The brief reports showed that the teen centers were important in keeping down delinquency, that it is vital for the young people to be active as well as responsible in their centers, that cooperation is necessary between the youth and the advisory adults and that it is best to allow the younger teenagers have activities separate from the older groups. Reports from the adult workshops stressed the need for programs and sports as a supplement to dances and parties; of the sponsoring adult group taking an active part and assuming its full legal responsibilities and that the centers should not attempt to meet all proposed programs but should concentrate on their own individual needs. The youth workshops discussed "When and How to Organize a Youth Center," "50-50 YouthAdult Cooperation," "Formation and Activity of the Youth Council," "The Youth Center Program" and "Youth Center Membership." The adult workshops discussed "Coordination of Teen Centers with Community Activities," "The Program of a Youth Center," "Responsibilities of Teen Center Sponsors," "Administration - Finance-Supervision," and "YouthAdult Leadership." Following early morning registra- n convened at the Anaheim Union High school last Saturday and ironed out various youth problems and laid plans for the ensuing year. During the afternoon session officers for the coming year were elected and Tony Rios of the Santa Barbara "Rec" club was named to head the group. Others elected were Kenneth Burgi of the Compton "Hub" club, vice president; Ruth Gregg of Anaheim Teen-Age club, secretary; George Mendenhall, of the Long Beach "Hi-Teen" club, corresponding secretary; Jack De Bolske of the View Park Country club, treasurer. David Wheeler of the Huntington Beach Tri-City club will edit the association's publication, "Teen News," and Carolyn Wright of the Watts "Teen Agers" club will be the associate editor. Last year's president was Manuel Santana of Watts, now a member of the armed forces. In his absence Mike Trujillo of Santa Barbara "Rec" club presided over the general afternoon session. The brief reports showed that the teen centers were important in keeping down delinquency, that it is vital for the young people to be active as well as responsible in their centers, that cooperation is necessary between the youth and the advisory adults and that it is best to allow the younger teenagers have activities separate from the older groups. Announcement was made week that the USO center move on Oct. 1 from its location on West Center street which time its lease will exp At the same time, Chair Charles A. Pearson and Secretary-Treasurer Charles Griess issued a joint statement of apiation to F.A. Youngbluth w generosity made it possible use of the spacious qua The statement reads: "All USO officials join u expressing our appreciation Mr. F.A. Youngbluth, thru whose generosity we have use of this centrally lo ad well appointed building so long. The fine location given a tremendous stimulat The commencement of hostil- have served faithfully the who are out in front and added in my humble way in ling distress among our and the people of Anaheim cooperated splendidly so that we an enviable record of moment in our war chest ac- with serves as secretary- of the USO board and week was elected secretary- of the Orange County of Cities that comprises many cities. Water Carnival City Park Day Night In the water carnival at the orange scheduled for last Friday a change was made at moment and the carnival now be held tomorrow night (at 8 o'clock, Paul Jung-recreational director an- exhibition will be given by who learned to swim this and advanced swimmers will lovely swimming races and on diving. A life-saving institution will be given by the guards. Swimming classes ended last about people is what a newspaper interesting The faculty for the year includes: Sister Marine James, principal; Sister Mary Celine, Sister David, Sister Marie Virginia; Sister Dorothy Evelyn, Sister Florentia, Sister Margaret Alma for the high school classes; Sister Mary Alma and Sister Mary Therese, music; Miss Pauline Neucks, speech, and Mrs. John Bestall, physical education. Latin American history is a new course to be offered to upper classmen. Chemistry is the laboratory science open to third and fourth year students. Clagues at St. Catherine's Military school will start this coming Tuesday, Sept. 3, and all places are filled and have been since last spring when registration for the 1945-46 fall terms was opened. St. Boniface Parochial school will be in session Sept. 10 with the full capacity of 270 already enrolled. Elementary schools in the Anaheim district will open Sept 17 with the high school starting Sept. 14. City Dads to Hold Picnic For Employees The City Dads aren't talking much but they are pretty busy making plans for the picnic they will host next Thursday evening, Sept. 6, when they entertain the 125 city employees at a picnic in the city park. The picnic is strictly for city employees and the chefs will include none other than Mayor Charles Pearson and Councilmen R. S. Van Wagoner, H. E. W. Barnes, Robert H. Boney and Leo Sheridan. After the picnic there will be sports and fun. Youth Center," "50-50 YouthAdult Cooperation," "Formation and Activity of the Youth Council," "The Youth Center Program" and "Youth Center Membership." The adult workshops discussed "Coordination of Teen Centers with Community Activities," "The Program of a Youth Center," "Responsibilities of Teen Center Sponsors," "Administration - Finance-Supervision," and "YouthAdult Leadership." Following early morning registration, the program was opened by James Friis of Anaheim playing a pipe organ rhythm. Shirley Walsworth presided as conference chairman and Ercel Morris led the community singing. Invocation was given by Rev. Father Gallagher and Ann Gillingham reported on the accomplishments of the association officers. During the day several recreational periods were held with sports, dancing, motion pictures and swimming claiming the young people's attention. In the evening a banquet was held in the school cafeteria followed by a dance at the Anaheim Teen Age Canteen. Sponsoring the conference were youth centers from Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, Seal Beach and Huntington Beach. Mrs. R. W. Marvin, council member, and Shirley Walsworth were in charge of local arrangements. Delegates attended from the Orange county cities and from San Diego, Los Angeles, Vista, Gardenna, Hynes, Inglewood, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Bakersfield. AT SILVERADO CANYON Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arndt of this city spent last weekend at their Silverado Canyon cottage and had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Tuma of Anaheim. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goodsen, also of this city, were weekending at their cottage and joined the others in the merry festivities. All USO officials join us expressing our appreciation Mr. F. A. Youngbluth, through whose generosity we have used of this centrally located and well appointed building so long. The fine location given a tremendous stimulation activities centered here, and use of the building has been a great sacrifice to the own. At the same time it was nounced that the USO was ing a new location for the cottage and that if it can be found USO will be continued for time to come and as long as demand continues. The USO center was established in its present location in the of 1943 and has been a po-haven for the many service in this area. It has been st-by local volunteer hostesses days a week, day and night. ing the first year of its exist an average of 1,500 service and women used the center cording to the annual made last January. BACK FROM RESORT Mrs. Arval Morris and children of East Santa Ana returned to Anaheim last from a two weeks' vacation at Big Bear. ON VACATION Miss Lillian Stevens of Ellsworth street is enjoying weeks' vacation. She is part of the time at the beach. AT NATIONAL PARKS Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McIntyre Lincoln avenue and their children left early this week a vacation at Sequoia and mite National parks. They e- to be gone about a week. ZETTE The Citrus Industry's NEWSpaper 180, 1945 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 49 Religious Week Sept. 30 to Oct. 7 Observance of Religious Education Week, September 30 to October 7, in rural and urban areas of America has been endorsed by President Harry S. Truman, urging that religious education of the nation's children be "fostered and ended", in a letter sent from White House to Dr. Roy G. Gershon, general secretary of the International Council of Religious Education, sponsor of the program. A tax rate of 75 cents per $100 assessed valuation was established for the 1945-46 fiscal year for the city of Anaheim Tuesday night when the city council passed ordinance 691. Though this is a 5-cent increase over the 1944-45 fiscal year, Anaheim will still have the lowest tax rate in the state in relation to its assessed valuation and population. The increase was necessary to meet the post-war reconversion program that includes construction and extension of electrical power in the city. Total taxes to be raised are $82,121.53: The city assesses on a 50 percent of population and a householder having property assessed at $8000 will pay only an added $2 under the new tax rate. Anaheim's total assessed valuation has been established at $10,-060,150 for 1945-46 which is an increase over 1944-45 of $319,550. The valuation does not include soldier's exemptions church ex- Gala Labor Day Program Sept. 3 At City Park The city of Anaheim will celebrate Labor Day, September 3, by offering a vaudeville program in the Greek amphitheater, city park, at 8 o'clock in the evening, and plans for the sparkling event are now complete. Park Commissioner H. E. W. Barnes announced today and asserted that the acts are comparable to the best performances in recent years. Among the star performers are Roy Benson, talented musician who was recently signed by Twentieth Century Fox for several leading picture parts and is currently master of ceremonies at the Biltmore Bowl in Los Angeles. The program has been arranged through the Bert Levy circuit agency and is being sponsored by the Anaheim City Council and the Chamber of Commerce. It is the final program that will be offered in this year's series of park festivities: As in the past, the program is entirely free and the general public is invited. The program will include the Beverly Morell trio, a fast and furious comedy on roller skates; Harry Powers, who plays difficult musical arrangements on improvised instruments; Ted Walman, harmonica wizard who is just back from a lengthy USO tour; Frances and Wally, comedy singing, dancing and talking; the Three Rangerettes, a western singing and musical group; Bill Hughes, who will present "Blackie", the famous singing crow, and Larry and Lynne, a comedy unicycle act. All stores, offices, banks and the city hall will be closed for the Monday holiday, that is the first national holiday since peace came to the nation. Native Sons to Hold Admission Day Dinner Gerard Callens, president of the Native Sons of the Golden West, this week announced plans for the Admission Day dinner and ladies' night that will be held at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse on Prominent Speaker To Address Native Sons to Hold Admission Day Dinner Gerard Callens, president of the Native Sons of the Golden West, this week announced plans for the Admission Day dinner and ladies' night that will be held at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse on Tuesday evening, Sept. 11. Grace parlor of the Native Daughters will also be guests for the occasion that is one of the two most important events of the club calendar year. An outstanding and appropriate program is being arranged and will include an excellent speaker who will tell of early days in California. Reservations will close on Friday, Sept. 6, and can be made with Leonard Schwacofer at 128 East Center street. Nebraska State Picnic Sept. 8 At Sycamore Grove The Nebraska state picnic will be held at Sycamore Grove Saturday, Sept. 8, and former Nebraskans will find their old home-town newspapers on all of the 93 county registration tables, it was announced this week. W. M. Jeffers, president of the Union Pacific railroad and a native of North Platte, will be present, Charles H. Randall, president of the Cornhuskers association, announced. If his duties permit Congressman W. L. Miller of Kimball, Nebr., will also be present. PARENTS OF A BOY Mr. and Mrs. Wesley W. Weaver of 908 North Clementine street became the parents of a son on Aug. 20 at the Santa Ana Community hospital. Prominent Speaker To Address Kiwanis Club An outstanding speaker, Stewart Meacham, regional director of the national labor relations board, will address members of the Kiwanis club next Tuesday at the Elks club, William Claussen, program chairman, told members this week. This will also be a joint meeting with the Fullerton Kiwanis club. Members were reminded by Roscoe Young, secretary, that this weekend will be the occasion for the Labor Day houseparty at the Idyllwild Kiwanis lodge and at the same time he announced the final plans for the three day affair. Program speakers were introduced by Marion Pickel and included Ted Payne and Rev. Earl Berg, members of the local club. The former told of a recent business trip to lumber mills in northern California and southern Oregon and the latter gave an account of his recent visit to the Kiwanis International headquarters in Chicago. Robert Jaynes gave a brief autobiographical sketch. SERIOUSLY ILL Mrs. C. L. Spencer of South Citron street is reported still seriously ill at the Long Beach Seaside hospital, where she was taken five weeks ago for several operations.