anaheim-gazette 1945-09-20

ANAHEIM BOY HOLDS UP WHOLE GERMAN ARMY; WINS MEDAL Continued from Page 1 Maxson, who is 30, was considerably older than most paratroopers. "Paratroopers training is plenty rugged, and only the toughest can take it. But with my athletic background and excellent constitution, I made the grade," he modestly explained. Maxson entered the army in October, 1941. Eventually he was assigned to the 509th parachute battalion. He landed in North Africa after the invasion. Next step—or jump—was Sicily, then Italy. Chased Huns 93 Days! After Rome gave up the ghost, Maxson's battalion trained with Gen. Mark Clarke's Fifth army in Italy for the invasion of southern France. Transferred to Gen. Patch's hard-hitting Seventh army, Anaheim's paratrooper landed behind the German lines in southern France and his outfit kept going forward for 93 days until it reached the Italian border. Maxson and company then were transferred to France, put into active training to jump the Rhine into Germany. "But about that time the krauts broke into Belgium and we were hurried over as fast as they could get us there," Don said. When asked about the caliber of the German soldier they met at the "bulge," Maxson who landed there on Dec. 18, said they were mostly S. S. storm troopers and paratroopers—the best soldiers the Germans had. Only 17 Left! between I was everything up to first sergeant several times," he laughingly admitted. This husky soldier's decorations include the Silver Star, Combat Infantry badge, two Presidential citations, one French citation and the European Theater of Operations ribbon with five battle stars. He also expects to receive the Purple Heart because of a wound in one knee. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Maxson of 736 North Olive, Don has lived in Anaheim 16 years. He is a graduate of Anaheim high school, Fullerton jaysee, worked in the oil fields before entering the army. Married, this ex-soldier has one son, Robert Warren, a year old. He was born while his famous pappy was battling in Europe. An All-Round Athlete! Maxson was quite an athlete before going to war. He played football, basketball, baseball and softball. In fact he went to the world champion softball tournament in Detroit in 1941. Overseas, Maxson met Bill Mauldin, famous cartoonist, but he met nary a boy from Anaheim all the time he was gone. Finally, as the conversation lulled, Maxson was told that the reporter had heard the airborne infantry were the best troops under the American flag. "Weil, they're darned good troops," he admitted. And if they all are like Don L. Maxson of Anaheim, they certainly are! Jerry Nesmith Finds Former Classmate Jap Sub Officer Jerry Nesmith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nesmith of 405 South Ohio street, had quite a surprise recently when the submarine on which he is doing duty was standing by in a Midway harbor at the time of the Jap capitulation and two Jap subs came in to surrender, and being the only American who could speak the Japanese language, he was taken aboard to interpret the surrender from the enemy officer. Much to his surprise, one of the enemy officers was a former schoolmate that a number of persons in Anaheim probably remember, Tom Mastimitsu, a graduate of the local schools, and often a guest in the Nesmith home. He told Jerry that in 1935 his parents sent him to the native land on business and that he believed he was fighting with the right country and for a right cause. Jerry, who is spending a furlough at home at present, is the author of a series of articles recently published, "And They All Came Back" which are winning wide acclaim. Toastmasters Elect Officers At the regular meeting of the Toastmasters club this week, election of new officers, that will be installed at the October 2nd meeting, was held, with Edward Wright named president; Sydney Pellew, vice-president; William Davis, secretary; and Robert Allen, master-of-arms. Toastmaster for the meeting was Dr. C. O. Patterson who in- active training to jump the Rhine into Germany. "But about that time the krauts broke into Belgium and we were hurried over as fast as they could get us there," Don said. When asked about the caliber of the German soldier they met at the "bulge," Maxson who landed there on Dec. 18, said they were mostly S. S. storm troopers and paratroopers—the best soldiers the Germans had. Only 17 Left! "In fact, to show you how tough they were, there were 745 men in our battalion when we went in. When we came out 38 days later, I was one of 17 left. Boy, it was a fight!" Toward the last of his fighting—in fox holes, in snow banks, on ice and bare ground, with and without food—Maxson was pulled out of the lines at the German border, given a physical checkup. His feet were badly frozen, so he was sent on a train to Paris, then flown to England where he was treated for three months. Next he was sent to Birmingham General hospital, Van Nuys, and discharged. He had 103 points. Don was a private when discharged. Don was a private when he went into the Army. "But in Pfc. Harold Pugh Will Arrive Home WITH THE 17TH AIRBORNE DIVISION.—Pfc. Harold L. Pugh, Cypress, will arrive in the United States soon with the 17th airborne division when the division, representing the airborne veterans of the European theater, return home for deactivation. Acting as a scout and machine gunner, Pfc. Pugh has seen action in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He wears the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Belgian Croix de Guerre and Palm, Arrowhead invasion, Presidential Citation and Combat Infantry badge. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Pugh. Toastmasters Elect Officers At the regular meeting of the Toastmasters club this week, election of new officers, that will be installed at the October 2nd meeting, was held, with Edward Wright named president; Sydney Pellew, vice-president; William Davis, secretary, and Robert Allen, master-of-arms. Toastmaster for the meeting was Dr. C. O. Patterson who introduced Robert Allen, giving the table topic. Three seven minute talks were given, the first of which was "Anaheim" by Lawrence Plummer, outlining the history and interesting data of the home city: Edward Wright speaking on "Why and What For", and last talk was "Words" presented by Herman Hoch. The latter talk was judged the best and Mr. Hoch was awarded the C. O. Patterson trophy. Critic was Howard Larsen. Members were reminded to not forget the dinner meeting at the Elks club which will also be ladies night. Ticket reservations can still be made by calling Mr. Pellew at telephone 4666. Fullerton Jaycee Formally Opens Wed. Fullerton junior college's activities went into full swing this Wednesday with the school's formal opening at the annual convocation assembly held in the college auditorium. Following the organ prelude played by Mrs. Margaret Gage Shyder, alumnae of the class of 1939, the assembly was opened by Student Body President Earl McCarty who led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Rev. Frank Purnell, First Christian church of Fullerton, gave the invocation, followed by Mrs. Snyder's organ rendition of "Manhattan Serenade." Dean of Men Denver S. Garner introduced Capt. Harold Miller, Army Air Corps and an alumnus of 1941, who sang three selections, "Indian Love Call," "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia" and "I Love Life." Following his introduction of Fullerton's new superintendent of schools, Robert Warburton, Dr. W. E. Boyce, college director, gave the address, the topic of which was "Your Major Role." Lt. Roland Tornquast, AAF, and student body president in 1941, spoke briefly, dedicating the college year. Captain Miller then led the student body in the re- It takes three things to make toast. The bread, of course— the toaster, of course— and electricity to do the work. Back of your toaster is your Edison Company, thirty-five hundred men & women— twenty-eight power generating plants— twenty-two thousand miles of wire— so you can make toast instantly. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Nesmith Finds Classmate Club Officer Nesmith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nesmith of 405 South Midway harbor at the Jap capitulation and clubs came in to surrender the only American speak the Japanese he was taken aboard to surrender from the officer. This surprise, one of the officers was a former that a number of Anaheim probably re-rem Mastimitsu, a graduate local schools, and guest in the Nesmith told Jerry that in 1935 sent him to the na-n business and that he was fighting with the Jerry and for a right no is spending a fur-me at present, is the series of articles re-issued, "And They All" which are winning them. Masters Officers Regular meeting of the club this week, new officers, that will be held at the October 2nd was held, with Edward named president; Sydney vice-president; William etary, and Robert Al-of-arms. After for the meeting O. Patterson who in- Harold Gregg Whips Handicap (Continued from Page 1) Good Vic Ruedy! One day Vic Ruedy, another Anaheim boy who likes his baseball, told Gregg the Brooklyn team was conducting a baseball school at Long Beach, suggested he go over there and give it a whirl. The speed ball even then was a part and parcel of the Gregg repertoire. So out of it came a contract with the great Brooklyn Dodgers. "When Harold brought that contract home, he was the happiest boy in the world," his mother said. "Of course, he was so young his father and I also had to sign." Next spring (1941) Gregg trained at Santa Barbara with the Brooklyn-sponsored Santa Barbara team, then went to Olean, N.Y. Everything was going along fine for this Anaheim lad until, in the middle of the season, his back began to bother him. He was sent to John Hopkins hospital, told to go home and rest for the remainder of the season. Operated On Back! Come 1942, Skeets felt better, went to Santa Barbara for pre-season training. But again the back pains returned so he was operated on in August at Los Angeles. Trouble was an undersized vertebrae. So a piece of hip bone was used to overcome nature's stinginess, and Gregg rested until the following spring. The year 1943 found Speedball Skeets in Montreal, another Brooklyn property. Here he did well but the old trouble plagued him more or less all summer. However, he was called to Brooklyn at the end of the International league season. There he pitched three games—and lost three games! But nevertheless Anaheim's kid pitcher had reached the heights . . . he was in the big league! Nineteen hundred and forty-four started out like a big year for Gregg. But along in the middle of it, while pitching in Cincinnati, he collapsed on the mound. But that never-say-die spirit which had become a part of Harold's stock in trade, came to the fore again and he later returned to Brooklyn and finished out the season. But he lost more than he won that year! Now the 1945 season is nearly over. Fortunately Gregg has enjoyed good health all season and his record as of September 1 (last official figures) show he has won 15 games while losing 11. Yes, the Anaheim Kid—in spite of heartbreaking handicaps—has arrived! Army Refused Him! Son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvli James Gregg, who have a large citrus ranch at La Palma and Magnolia, Anaheim, Harold is 2 years old and single. He has been rejected three times by the draft board because of his bad PLANNING TO BUILD? OR BUY? We Will Build NOW or SELL SAVE MONEY! I am in a position to build or sell for you. Every type of home available, with every modern convenience. A home you will enjoy and be proud to own, or I can build according to your specifications. Masters Officers regular meeting of the club this week, new officers, that will be held at the October 2nd was held, with Edward presided president; Sydney ce-president; William etary, and Robert Alof-arms. ter for the meeting O. Patterson who in obert Allen, giving the Three seven minute given, the first of "Anaheim" by Lawmer, outlining the histeresting data of the Edward Wright speaky and What For", and "Words" presented in Hoch. The latter adged the best and Mr. awarded the C. O. Patny. Critic was Howwere reminded to not dinner meeting at the which will also be Ticket reservations made by calling Mr. telephone 4666. on Jaycee ly Opens Wed. junior college's activinto full swing this with the school's forget at the annual convombly held in the colrium. the organ prelude Mrs. Margaret Gage sumae of the class of assembly was opened Body President Earl who led the audience in of allegiance. Rev. urnell. First Christian Fullerton, gave the infollowed by Mrs. Snyrendition of "Manhatde." Men Denver S. Garner Capt. Harold Miller, Corps and an alumnus no sang three selections, love Call," "Carry Me and Virginia" and "I Love his introduction of new superintendent of Robert Warburton, Dr. W. college director, gave the topic of which was or Role." and Tornquast, AAF, and body president in 1941, fully, dedicating the colCaptain Miller then student body in the reder of the season. Operated On Back! Come 1942, Skeets felt better, went to Santa Barbara for pre-season training. But again the back pains returned so he was operated on in August at Los Angeles. Trouble was an undersized vertebrae. So a piece of hip bone was used to overcome nature's stinginess, and Gregg rested until the following spring. The year 1943 found Speedball Rotary Members Hear Talk on Chino Institute Monday Dallas Gladson, chaplain of the California Institute for Men at Chino was guest speaker at the Rotary club meeting last Monday and during his interesting talk, he told of the possibilities of rehabilitation at the institution. He referred to the institution as a moral penal institution for first offenders, stating that the men are carefully selected who are sent there. Rules at the prison are highly unconventional, prisoners being allowed to wear their own clothes and work at regular eight hour shifts on the prison grounds. Another splendid feature is the special schools conducted within the institution. Regular high school courses are offered and training in welding and various other trades are also offered. The speaker stated that 90 per cent of the men released return to normal lives, due to the preparation they receive while in the institution. Dr. Edward Jordt was program chairman for the meeting with Henry Walsworth presiding over the business session. Paratrooper Now In Japan With 11th Airborne Division WITH THE 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION IN JAPAN—T/5 Henry Cabrera, 21 year old son of Mrs. Andrew Monleon, 3463 East 8th street, Los Angeles, entered Japan with the famed 11th Airborne Division, the American troops to occupy Japan. Cabrera is a paratrooper. He is formerly of Anaheim. He has served with this unit since its activation in February, 1943, and saw action on New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon. He participated in the famous drive on Manila, and raced on from NEW HOUSES FOR SALE IN ANAHEIM 700 Block - Philadelphia St. 700 Block - Emily St., South 700 Block - Claudina St. See or Call M. J. BLAIR, General Contractor 246 WEST COMMONWEALTH, FULLERTON PHONE FULLERTON 246 YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO PARTICIPATE EVENT... BUT DO WE ARE FORCED Our Entire Stock of Fine Shoes Musu Genuine Leather Shoes Without Ration Stamps PRICE Come! Se Here Are a OUR MANY E A group of Play Values up to $3. Reduced to his introduction of the new superintendent of Robert Warburton, Dr. W. college director, gave the topic of which was Role." and Tornquast, AAF, and body president in 1941, dedicating the col- Captain Miller then student body in the re- and Rev. Purnell read instruction. It way for the motorist manpower, remarks the Patrol, is to go easy on r. Eastern County Celebrates Anniversary continued from Page 1 er; Bert M. Wells, as cashier and manager of a Park branch; Andrew, assistant cashier; H. 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Cabrera worked at Douglas aircraft plant before enlisting, and plans to continue his education after he is discharged. USE 666 Cold Preparations Liquid, Tablets, Salve, Nose Drops Use Only as Directed COVER GROP MELILOTUS INDICA $5.00 Per 100 Pounds STANTON FEED STORE STANTON Phone Anaheim 28311 ALLAN'S S 144 WEST CENTER STREET The 1945 season is nearly fortunately Gregg has enjoyed health all season andORD as of September 12official figures) show he has 15 games while losing 12. The Anaheim Kid—in spite of breaking handicaps—has refused Him! of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Gregg, who have a large branch at La Palma and Anaheim, Harold is 24 old and single. He has subjected three times by the board because of his back condition. Skeet is the youngest of three Gregg sons. Jack is an aviation instructor with the Navy at Oakland. Malcolm owns an Anaheim ranch, resides at 559 South Citron. To show how Anaheim's baseball star has overcome his handicap and how he now is carrying the load for the third-place Brooklyn team, here are the standings of the eight leading Brooklyn pitchers: Pitcher Won Lost Webber 6 2 Buker 5 2 Herring 6 2 Seats 9 5 GREGG 15 12 Davis 10 10 King 4 4 Lombardi 8 11 Harold now owns a grove of his own, but he plans to make baseball his life's work. And if that back will only hold up for a few more years, this home-town boy will etch a place for the name of Gregg—along with Mathewson, Brown, Waddell, Grove, Young, Alexander—on baseball's immortal Hall of Fame! HERE COMES THE "DOCTOR" FOR A MIGHTY SICK HOUSE This house has "artery trouble." The plumbing is out of date and out of order. But thanks to an FHA-Timeplan modernization loan it will soon be in better condition than ever. The Government now permits loans without priority for home repair, alteration or improvement up to $1,000 and allows 18 months to repay. 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