anaheim-gazette 1945-09-06

OUR BOYS WITH THE COLORS and THEIR SISTERS IN THE COUNTRY'S SERVICE (NOTE: If you have a son in any branch of the armed forces, or a daughter in any of the women's army services, The Anaheim Gazette would like to have news notes about them. If they are home on leave, if they write of interesting incidents of army life, or if they should be taken prisoner of war, etc., etc; please call The Gazette, phone 2206, and give an item for this column. Their friends will appreciate it too. Clip this column and enclose it with your letter when you write them. Returnee Now at Famed Santa Barbara Center After six months' overseas duty in Germany, Pfc. Ygnacio R. Lopez of Anaheim is back in this country and is now at the Army Ground and Services Forces. Redistribution station at Santa Barbara for two weeks of rest and relaxation at the famed resort hotels now under Army management. One of six such centers established across the nation, it offers a comprehensive program of recreation, athletics and entertainment to returnee guests. J. W. McConnell Home After 32 Months Overseas After 32 months overseas, Technical Sergeant J. W. McConnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. McConnell of Fall and Brookhurst roads, returned to Anaheim on August 22 with an honorable discharge. A member of the ground crew of the Twelfth Air Force, he was on duty in eight different countries, Africa, Sardinia, Corsica, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium and England. He graduated from the Anaheim Union High school in the class of 1940 and entered the air force immediately afterward, training first at March Field. With his return he and his parents are also enjoying a visit from the latter's nephews and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Reddinger and Lt. and Mrs. Harvey Richert of Oklahoma City. Mr. Reddinger recently received his Army discharge after having served 30 months overseas with the 45th Division, and Lt. Richert is convalescing at the Torey Army General hospital at Palm Springs from machine gun wounds received while serving in the European theater of operations. The visitors are also enjoying the hospitality of other relatives, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Miller, Sr., and daughter, Alleda, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Miller, Jr., and children, all of Anaheim, and Mrs. Darlene Carraway of Long Beach. Dick Fassel Wins Army Promotion From Northern Luzon comes word that James "Dick" Fassel, Jay Stankey, Jr. In Action Against Japan It was with great pride Jay Charles Stankey, Jr., tion machinist's mate, f USNR, of 828 North street, watched a flight ers, bombers and torped take off from the deck USS Essex not long ago attack on Japan. The ship steered close shores of Tokyo with Tra 38 before launching he against the remaining st the enemy in the final the war. With members of h Stankey answered reveill hours before dawn that and had his breakfast w ing at his station for to take off. That day hundreds planes were destroyed ground and a few of planes were sent up to the attacks. The few d to fly out to the Task Fo returned. Stankey is a graduate Anaheim Union High so for many months has be Pacific theater of opera. James S. Kipp a Naval Hospital In Pacific Area James S. Kipp, 759 N street, is stationed at an naval base in the wei sicic and during the he quality periods of the Pa was assigned to care fo ed and sick army, navy rine personnel. He received specialize for this forward area Shoemaker, Calif., where Lopez of Anaheim is back in this country and is now at the Army Ground and Services Forces. Redistribution station at Santa Barbara for two weeks of rest and relaxation at the famed resort hotels now under Army management. One of six such centers established across the nation, it offers a comprehensive program of recreation, athletics and entertainment to returnee guests. LITTLE JACK HORNER C. R. DORSETT I HAVE THAT HUNTED FEELING. FREDDIE AND JULIES LOOKING FOR ME CAUSE I GOT A QUARTER AND MAS LOOKING FOR ME CAUSE I DIDN'T COME BACK WITH THE CHANGE-YET SPECIAL A K-BLIMP-MODED All ready for you to put together. Special Price, 50c C.R.S HOBBY & SPORTS SHOP 265-67E CENTER ST. ANAHEIM The visitors are also enjoying the hospitality of other relatives, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Miller, Sr., and daughter, Alleda, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Miller, Jr., and children, all of Anaheim, and Mrs. Darlene Carraway of Long Beach. Dick Fassel Wins Army Promotion From Northern Luzon comes word that James "Dick" Fassel, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fassel of 808 North Zeyn street, has been promoted from private first class to T-5. It was only a few weeks ago that he was promoted to the private first class rank, so he is on his way "up" fast. Overseas for 19 months, he has seen action at Saidor and Altape in New Guinea and Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines since entering the Army in 1943. His brother, William "Bud" Fassel has been serving with the 40th Division in the Philippines, but is now enroute home. Cpl. J. B. Phelps At Ordnance Depot in France Cpl. Joseph B. Phelps of Anaheim has been serving at an ordnance depot near Marseilles, France, and, prior to the ending of the war with Japan, his group was processing 21,000 vehicles for shipment to the Pacific operations area. A quota of 600 vehicles a day had been established. The processing line was supervised by California soldiers with German prisoners of war doing the labor. Sgt. Alfred H In Topographic Army Battalion The 660th Engineer graphical battalion of w Alfred F. Huss of 825 Nibina street is a member mapping the Normandy France two years before and their maps have won campaign. Now the mapping every section many and this will be time it has ever been mapped—a job that not Nazis undertook—and will make the task of the tion armies much easier. Not even the Germans sure of the southern reck where they were sup make their last stand; revealed as the Arm making battalion on the continent, stationed no started the intricate lasing the first detail chan region and northern Study of the captured maps showed that the only a general idea of try's layout, the entire the neighborhood of Nurnberg, Neustadt, P and Bayreuth were top question marks. The 660th was the American topographical the United Kingdom, a Sept. 6, 1942. Working Surrey, it felt the full blitz in February a of 1944 when the he raids since the Battle struck London. Shortly D-Day landings the first of the 660th crossed their London installation by a buzz-bomb on Aug- The Bell System—the largest source of Radar for our fighting forces This is not surprising for Radar development and production stems from the same roots that produced and continue to nourish this country’s telephone system. Radar, the instrument which enabled our land, sea and air forces to spot enemy targets through darkness, smoke or fog, was one of the outstanding fighting instruments of the war. Two years before Pearl Harbor the Government asked Bell Telephone Laboratories to put its wide experience and knowledge of electronics to work to help perfect Radar as a military instrument. From then on the Laboratories cooperated closely in the Radar program with the National Defense Research Committee, with Army and Navy specialists, and with scientists of Great Britain. The Western Electric Company, manufacturing branch of the Bell System, became the Nation's largest supplier of Radar systems. One type it made was universally used by B-29's in the Pacific for navigation, target location and high altitude bombing. Another played an important part in aiming the guns on our warships. If you’re waiting for a home telephone, it helps a little to know that Radar is one of the reasons. For years telephone manufacturing plants were devoted to war needs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Telephone 2101 Jay Stankey, Jr., In Action Against Japan It was with great pride that Jay Charles Stankey, Jr., 22, aviation machinist's mate, first class, USNR, of 828 North Lemon street, watched a flight of fighters, bombers and torpedo planes take off from the decks of the USS Essex not long ago for an attack on Japan. The ship steered close to the shores of Tokyo with Task Force 38 before launching her planes against the remaining strength of the enemy in the final days of the war. With members of his crew, Stankey answered reveille several hours before dawn that morning and had his breakfast while waiting at his station for the planes to take off. That day hundreds of Jap planes were destroyed on the ground and a few of the Nip planes were sent up to challenge the attacks. The few that dared to fly out to the Task Force never returned. Stankey is a graduate of the Anaheim Union High school and for many months has been in the Pacific theater of operations. James S. Kipp at Naval Hospital In Pacific Area James S. Kipp, 759 North West street, is stationed at an advanced naval base in the western Pacific and during the heavy casualty periods of the Pacific war was assigned to care for wounded and sick army, navy and marine personnel. He received specialized training for this forward area duty at Shoemaker, Calif., where his unitLawrence Meyers Pursues Foreign Language Studies A proficient linguist, Master Sergeant Lawrence A. Myers, 35, of 115 South Olive street, has had many an interesting experience while overseas with the Army, because of his ability to converse in numerous foreign languages, and now he is taking advantage of the Army educational program and is enrolled in French language and civilization courses at the Sorbonne, University of Paris. A veteran of two invasions since induction into the Army in February, 1942, he landed overseas in October of that year and landed on D-Day in French Morocco and on D-Day in Sicily as an agent of the counter intelligence corps. He arrived in Normandy six days after D-Day and participated in seven major campaigns with the 19th corps. The two months course in which he is enrolled is the first summer course ever instituted in the famous school that was founded by Robert de Sorbon in 1926 as a theological seminary. The program of the study center is organized along lines that allow service-students to pursue their studies as much like civilian students as is possible. Personal contact with the French people is encouraged to enlarge the student's understanding of French life and customs. During his overseas duty, Sgt. Myers has written home many lengthy and enjoyable letters that have been of great interest to the residents of his home town. He is a graduate of the Anaheim Union High school, and was awarded an AB degree in 1932 and an MA degree in 1936 from the University. Sept. 15-Oct. 15 Date for Mailing Overseas Gifts The post office department in Washington has released the date for mailing Christmas gifts to servicemen and women overseas, the date being Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Millions of gifts will be sent again this year and it will Naval Hospital In Pacific Area James S. Kipp, 759 North West street, is stationed at an advanced naval base in the western Pacific and during the heavy casualty periods of the Pacific war was assigned to care for wounded and sick army, navy and marine personnel. He received specialized training for this forward area duty at Shoemaker, Calif., where his unit was organized. His unit has functioned as an evacuation center from which more seriously wounded men were shipped by air to reach the states within 72 hours. Sgt. Alfred Huss In Topographical Army Battalion The 660th Engineer Topographical battalion of which Sgt. Alfred F. Huss of 825 North Sabina street is a member, started mapping the Normandy coast in France two years before D-Day and their maps have won many a campaign. Now the outfit is mapping every section of Germany and this will be the first time it has ever been completely mapped—a job that not even the Nazis undertook—and one that will make the task of the occupation armies much easier. Not even the Germans were sure of the southern redoubt area where they were supposed to make their last stand; this was revealed as the Army's map-making battalion on the European continent, stationed near Paris, started the intricate task of making the first detail charts of this region and northern Austria. Study of the captured German maps showed that the Nazis had only a general idea of the country's layout, the entire section in the neighborhood of Wurzberg, Nurnberg, Neustadt, Regensberg and Bayreuth were topographical question marks. The 660th was the first full American topographical unit in the United Kingdom, arriving on Sept. 6, 1942. Working at Kew, Surrey, it felt the full wrath of the blitz in February and March of 1944 when the heaviest air raids since the Battle of Britain struck London. Shortly after the D-Day landings the first elements of the 660th crossed the channel. Their London installation was hit by a buzz-bomb on Aug. 27, 1944. Cattle Grub Control Carried on in County There were approximately 2,000 head of cattle in the county treated for Ox Warble this year, according to W. M. Cory, assistant farm advisor, while 123,639 head were treated in the state, according to reports gathered by K. G. McKay, specialist in veterinary science, University of California. Control of Ox Warble produces thousands of extra tons of beef and milk, as well as undamaged hides. Cooperative tests indicate that feedlot cattle properly treated for cattle grubs gain one-fourth pound more per day for the first 60 days after treatment than like untreated cattle in the same feed lots. This extra production is obtained without extra feed. Control methods are adequate and easily applied. Turkey Production Increases for Year In an attempt to meet the increased demand for turkey meat, producers have increased production some 22 per cent over that of last year, according to estimates released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said W. M. Cory, assistant farm advisor. This increase has been quite general in most sections of the country. California leads all states in turkey production, Texas second, and Minnesota third. Other states ranking in the order named are Oregon, Iowa, Utah, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Nebraska. The three leading states produce 31 per cent of the nation's turkey crop, while the ten leading states are producing 62 per cent. The largest percentage increase studies as much like civilian students as is possible. Personal contact with the French people is encouraged to enlarge the student's understanding of French life and customs. During his overseas duty, Sgt. Myers has written home many lengthy and enjoyable letters that have been of great interest to the residents of his home town. He is a graduate of the Anaheim Union High school, and was awarded an AB degree in 1932 and an MA degree in 1936 from the University of California. For the six years prior to his entry into the Army he was a Fullerton Union High school foreign language teacher. His mother, Mrs. C. A. Myers, resides at the Olive street address. Sept. 15-Oct. 15 Date for Mailing Overseas Gifts The post office department in Washington has released the date for mailing Christmas gifts to servicemen and women overseas, the date being Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Millions of gifts will be sent again this year and it will be especially difficult to deliver these gifts unless the public is willing to cooperate in sending their packages correctly. The following rules are therefore suggested for mailing packages abroad: 1. If your soldier is enroute home or about to come home, don't send him a Christmas package. 2. Use his latest address and be sure it's complete and accurate; name, rank, serial number, organization and unit, APO, in care of postmaster at port of embarkation. Address it — then check it. 3. Mail Christmas gifts overseas from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. In the army, this is only the time you can mail a parcel overseas without a written request from your soldier. But— 4. If there's reason to believe he may move to a new location, it's safer to wait until you can mail your gift to the new address —even if this means asking him for a letter requesting your gift so that you can mail it after Oct. 15. 5. Use a heavy box and strong cord. (Government - approved overseas boxes can be bought at retail stores.) 6. Send only usable gifts like tinned dried fruit, canned luxury foods, razor blades, fountain pens, wallets, watches, etc. 7. Don't mail perishable foods, intoxicants, weapons, poisons, and all inflammable materials, including matches and lighter fluids. 8. Your package must not weigh over five pounds. It must not be more than 15 inches long, or more than 36 inches in length and girth combined. Navy gifts should be sent during the same period, however, gifts for navy, marine or coast guard personnel may be sent throughout the year without a written request. Mail Christmas cards any time but seal them and put on first class postage. The volume of overseas pack- The 660th was the first full American topographical unit in the United Kingdom, arriving on Sept. 6, 1942. Working at Kew, Surrey, it felt the full wrath of the blitz in February and March of 1944 when the heaviest air raids since the Battle of Britain struck London. Shortly after the D-Day landings the first elements of the 660th crossed the channel. Their London installation was hit by a buzz-bomb on Aug. 27, 1944, and the personnel went on 24 hour duty to clear the debris, rescue the wounded, bury their dead, and resume operations the next day. Final Rites Held Wednesday for Bernice Bevillard Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel for Mrs. Bernice I. Bevillard, 62, who passed away at her home, 623 North Philadelphia street, last Sunday after having been ill for some time. Rev. Thomas L. Burden of the West Adams Methodist church, former pastor of the White Temple, officiated and entombment followed at Melrose Abbey mausoleum. The deceased was a native of Chicago, Ill., but had been a resident of Anaheim for the past 33 years. She is survived by her husband, Arthur J.; one son, Arthur N.; one daughter, Mrs. Lois K. Strickland, and two grandchildren, Barbara H. and Helen J. Strickland, all of Anahiem, and one brother, Fred Byshe of Santa Monica. California leads all states in turkey production, Texas second, and Minnesota third. Other states ranking in the order named are Oregon, Iowa, Utah, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Nebraska. The three leading states produce 31 per cent of the nation's turkey crop, while the ten leading states are producing 62 per cent. The largest percentage increase this year was in the north Atlantic and north Central states. Services Held for 4-Months-Old Joyce Jaedicke Joyce Lee. Jaedicke; four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. Jaedicke of Euclid avenue, passed away at the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles last Monday. Born in Anaheim, she is survived by two little sisters, Betty Jean and Mary Ann, and her maternal and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jaedicke and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Banks of Leavenworth, Kans., in addition to her parents. Funeral services were held at St. Boniface Catholic church this morning, Thursday, and interment followed at the Holy Sepulchre cemetery with arrangements being made by Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars. The deepest hole in the world is a Texas oil well recently drilled to a depth of 15,279 feet, nearly three miles. An experimental air mail service line was set up between New York and Washington in 1918. County Pottery Clay Production Is 34,627 Tons According to a report released today, pottery clay production in Orange county during 1944 totalled 34,627 tons, valued at $140,-316. The report was released by Walter W. Brandley, state mineralogist, department of natural resources, division of mines. Thirty-five properties operating in 18 counties of the state produced 491,363 net tons, valued at $1,241,652, during the year, according to the report. Total value exceeded a $1,185,240 figure in 1943, representing production of 41 properties operating in 18 counties. Basing its statement vey of travel trend lished by the American bill association, the overwhelming major cent of those polls take their vacation automobile. About of these motorists for new cars; they old cars on their new According to the postwar vacation is provement over the Most people plan frequent vacations ther and stay long expect to spend However, the cost will in the main corrent earnings and only a small percent polled indicated the war savings for vaca Good roads, scenic over-night accommodate places to eat and h were found to enter degrees into the p motor vacation; bt ways topped the list cent of travelers. Detailed findings national survey noted shift toward the f travel objective,and of those polled experence for the vas area of California,tern states,the Ro states,and the states. West Coast engine that it costs approx 316,000 to develop airplane of a super 300,000 for a twin bomber,and $2,99 heavy long-range Thursday, September 6, 1945 Dairy and Farm Laborers Needed Dairymen and farm labor offices are disappointed by the fact that in the face of the lay-off of thousands of men in war industries there are as yet no applicants for milking jobs, states Harold E. Wahlberg, farm adviser in Orange county. Wahlberg believes that many experienced milkers are among the thousands laid off and that perhaps they are not aware of the opportunities offered on dairies. There is ample opportunity to earn bonuses and overtime pay. A large number of milkers are earning better than 250 dollars a month with many earning 300 to 350 dollars per month. Unless milkers are found soon, it may be necessary to cut down production right at a time when demand for milk exceeds supply. Men interested in milking should contact the nearest farm labor office. The Orange county office is located at 1622 North Main street, Santa Ana. These offices are operated by the agricultural extension service of the University of California. Many other good farm jobs are available at this time. Police Investigate Burglary at Ward Transportation Co. Thought to be an amateur job, police this week are investigating a burglary committed last weekend at the Ward Transportation Co. at 500 South Walnut street. Only a Bulova watch valued at $50 was found missing, the thief or thieves having passed up several checks and tire certificates that were lying on a desk. The burglar had entered the yard and used a large pinch bar to force entry into the shop Washing Machines Soon at 1942 Prices Household washing machines, ironers and aluminum kitchenware will be back in the stores this fall at 1942 prices, Frank S. Balthis, Jr., district OPA director, said today. Balthis said that manufacturers will be required to tag the pots, pans, skillets, washing machines and ironers with their retail ceiling prices and urged shoppers to look for such markings before making their purchases. Declaring that OPA's postwar job is of vital importance to millions of people who would undergo hardships if the cost of living should skyrocket as it did after the last war, Balthis called attention to a statement today from Chester Bowles, national head of OPA, which said: "Let me say flatly that during this critical reconversion period, the cost of rent and food will remain at present levels, that clothing prices will be firmly held, and that household goods and appliances will come back into the stores at about the same prices that were in effect when the war shut down production." The United States Maritime Service training station at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, had 60,000 graduates in two years. Trial Set for Suspects in Armed Robbery Represented at last by counsel, the trials of three Long Beach men on two armed robbery charges and a fourth on another, have been set for October, it was learned this week. Each of the suspects is represented by a different attorney and each pleaded not guilty and demanded a trial by jury. Charged with robbing two Orange county cafe operators, Robert Lee Davis, Lew Cooper and Ernest L. Mathis, charged with robbing Leslie Simpson, proprietor of the South Seas cafe on Aug. 2, will face trial on Oct. 1 in superior court. It is alleged that they were captured after a gun battle with police officers who surprised three men tying Simpson on his front porch after having robbed him. The same three are charged along with Daniel W. McCormick of robbing George A. Henry of Anaheim at his drive-in cafe on Highway 101 on the night of July 26. Trial for this case has been set for Oct. 29 and will be heard by Superior Judge Kenneth E. Morrison. Davis, represented by Russell Behrens of Santa Ana, plead not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. Cooper is being represented by Adrian Marks; McCormick by Preston Turner, while A. H. McConnell of Long Beach will represent Mathis. Trend of Travelers To Western States People are ready to take their first postwar vacation and, with gasoline bans lifted, they will be heading for California and the western states, the Automobile Club of Southern California said today. Basing its statement on a survey of travel trends just published by the American Automobile association, the club said an overwhelming majority—84.5 percent of those polled—prefer to take their vacation traveling by automobile. About 60 per cent of these motorists will not wait for new cars; they will use their old cars on their new vacations. According to the survey, the postwar vacation is to be an improvement over the prewar model. Transportation Co. Thought to be an amateur job, police this week are investigating a burglary committed last weekend at the Ward Transportation Co. at 500 South Walnut street. Only a Bulova watch valued at $50 was found missing, the thief or thieves having passed up several checks and tire certificates that were lying on a desk. The burglar had entered the yard and used a large pinch bar to force entry into the shop where he then obtained a small one-half inch pinch bar. He then entered through a large window on the east side of the office and ransacked several unlocked drawers and tried without success to get into the filing cabinet. Investigating police found fingerprints. "Summer Showers" It's the FLAME that makes it perfect! "Pop" isn't the only one who loves his showers! The warmer the weather the more calls for hot water; and you get it faster with an automatic gas water heater... It's the speedy gas flame that makes the difference! Plenty of Hot Water! The speedy "recovery" of an automatic gas water heater is a big asset in summer. It hurries more hot water as you need it—showers and baths for all the family... laundry and dishes, too. Basing its statement on a survey of travel trends just published by the American Automobile Association, the club said an overwhelming majority—84.5 percent of those polled—prefer to take their vacation traveling by automobile. About 60 per cent of these motorists will not wait for new cars; they will use their old cars on their new vacations. According to the survey, the postwar vacation is to be an improvement over the prewar model. Most people plan to take more frequent vacations, to travel farther and stay longer, and they expect to spend more money. However, the cost of vacations will in the main come out of current earnings and savings and only a small percentage of those polled indicated they would use war savings for vacation travel. Good roads, scenic attractions, over-night accommodations, good places to eat and historic interest were found to enter in varying degrees into the pleasure of a motor vacation; btu good highways topped the list with 81 per cent of travelers. Detailed findings of the A.A.A. national survey noted a decided shift toward the far west as a travel objective, and 43 per cent of those polled expressed a preference for the vast recreational area of California, the southwestern states, the Rocky mountain states, and the northwestern states. West Coast engineers estimate that it costs approximately $4,-316,000 to develop the prototype airplane of a super-bomber; $5,-300,000 for a twin-engine light bomber, and $2,925,000 for a heavy long-range transport.