anaheim-gazette 1945-10-04

Anaheim — "The City of Beautiful Parks" VOLUME LXXV A Legal Newspaper ANAHEIM COLONY QUIPS The Anaheim Community Victory Chest is now down to the place where the money has to be laid on the line. It really is not so tough if one will not procrastinate and write out that check. "Brick" Power, late of the Coast Guard and the Red Cross, will assure you that the income tax deduction takes most of the sting out of the deal. Really Anaheim is mighty lucky to have a man like "Brick" giving so much of his time to our patriotic duties. The work he did some years ago, as, of course, many other of our citizens have done, on the Red Cross drive, made a notable record for our fair city. Anaheim has had a long record of this type of public-spirited men—for which we should all be duly grateful. The torch still burns brightly. Paul Davidson of the Superior Radio Service will soon move and locate at 249 East Center street. Paul has operated on West Center for a long time and now that new radios are on the horizon feels he needs more space to show the many lines he will handle. The East End "Gang" welcomes Paul and hope he will buy them a coke once in a while. With reconversion boiling madly along, looking ahead to Christmas, just over the horizon, all production is important. The strike situation, we are confident, will soon ease up and business will roll merrily ahead. With this in mind we give you the following poem: 'YOUR JOB' Wherever you're working, in office or shop And however far you may be from Important Meeting Of Water District Santa Ana Oct. 1 The Orange County Water district members will hold an important meeting on Thursday tober 11, at the Little Theatre the Santa Ana High school in city, beginning at 7:30 o'clock discuss the water problem in county. Mr. George B. Gleason of Angeles, Hydraulic Engineer the Division of Water Resourc of the state of California, give a comprehensive report resume of the water supply the county and the source which it comes, the present draft on the supply and the yield from the water basin o coastal plane of Orange county of the present time. Having made an extensive study of the water problem, speaker will bring a com Really Anaheim is mighty lucky to have a man like "Brick" giving so much of his time to our patriotic duties. The work he did some years ago, as, of course, many other of our citizens have done, on the Red Cross drive, made a notable record for our fair city. Anaheim has had a long record of this type of public-spirited men—for which we should all be duly grateful. The torch still burns brightly. Everyone turned their clock back Saturday night, or should have, and slept one hour later Sunday morning. But Monday seemed, at least to us, a bit different. The dawn came up like thunder—or maybe just like an alarm clock—and we found that it was just as hard to get out of bed as always. Anyway we had the anticipation of that extra hour if it didn't work out that way. Any of you notice it? If you will notice closely some of the boys around town are robbing the barbers and doing their best to cause a slump in the razor blade market. A varied assortment of hairsute adornments are sprouting — anyway they are sprouting the adornment part is not strictly true in all cases. We mention no names—the libel laws being very strict. This is the first time in some years that the boys have done this little trick. The Hallowe'en jamboree being a war casualty. We notice one slight difference among some of the men growing their first beard for some years and if you look sharp you will see it too. There is an occasional grey hair showing up now and then. Is a slight application of dye indicated? Rumor has it that the Bank of America will soon build a new home for their Anaheim operation. The whisper does not say where or when but some people think it is all set. With reconversion boiling madly along, looking ahead to Christmas, just over the horizon, all production is important. The strike situation, we are confident, will soon ease up and business will roll merrily ahead. With this in mind we give you the following poem: 'YOUR JOB' Wherever you're working, in office or shop And however far you may be from the top, And though you may think you're just treading the mill, Don't ever belittle the job that you fill; For however little your job may appear, You're just as important as some little gear That meshes with others in some big machine, That helps keep it going though never is seen. They could do without you, we'll have to admit, But business keeps on, when the big fellows quit; And always remember, folks, if you can, The job's more important than any man; So if it's your hope to stay off the shelf, Think more of your job than you do of yourself. Your job is important, don't think it is not, So try hard to give it the best you've got. And don't think ever you're of little account. Remember, you're part of the total amount. If they didn't need you, you wouldn't be there, So, always, folks keep your chin in the air. Whether a digger of ditches, mechanic or clerk— Think well of your company, yourself and your work. CHRISTMAS EVE, 1941, WAS A NIGHTMARE FOR ANAHEIM MAN It was Christmas eve, 1941, on Wake island. But there was no happiness, no holiday spirit. No "Merry Christmas" rang out on the cool night post in 1930. Their residence was at 1022 West Broadway. Following seven years here, Angeles, Hydraulic Engineer, the Division of Water Reservoir of the state of California, give a comprehensive report resume of the water supply the county and the source of which it comes, the present draft on the supply and the yield from the water basin on coastal plane of Orange county of the present time. Having made an extensive study of the water problem, speaker will bring a complete resume for the members and interested persons who will be present and discuss this most important measure for the county. Water policy program is prepared by the director of Orange county Water District. Mr. Foster, director, is uninterested Orange county city to attend the meeting since of the utmost importance to future developments along manufacturing lines in the county problem of water being up most in this phase of development. Mark Stephenson Back; Assistant Chief of Police Mark A. Stephenson left police force on Oct. 1, 1942. son: there was a war on. While in the navy, Chief specialist Gunner Stephenson trawled thousands of boys to be ex turret gunners on planes. He was so thorough... so meticulous... when it came time for him to discharged, he had to be charged on a specific day. So it came to pass that on 1, 1945—exactly three years after he enlisted—Stephenson back on duty here as assistant chief of police. All of which pleases his assists on the force, his friend his wife and his two sons, Lard, 20 years old, and David 8. The family home is at 549 S Citron. Copy of Jap Island Surrender Appeal In Gazette Today A copy of the surrender to Tenth Army of the United States of the island of Ryukyus by Japanese officials appears in copy of the Anaheim Ga- CHRISTMAS EVE, 1941, WAS A NIGHTMARE FOR ANAHEIM MAN It was Christmas eve, 1941, on Wake island. But there was no happiness, no holiday spirit. No "Merry Christmas" rang out on the cool night air. Reason: the Japs had just taken over. The marines had fought the good but losing fight against an overwhelming foe. And along with the marines who surrendered went survivors of 1200 civilian workmen who had been feverishly trying to do something the nation should have done years before: build a proper defense against the monkey men. Among those civilians who surrendered to Japan was Richard E. Elliott of Anaheim. Only One Postcard! From that evil time until now, Mrs. Elliott has had but one piece of mail from him: a form postcard, typed with a few words, and his signature. That was in the spring of 1945—and that postcard was a year old when she received it! But last week she heard wonderful news. The United States war department wired that her husband had been found in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in the Philippines. Unfortunately he is in poor physical condition, she was informed, and he must be hospitalized when he arrives in this country. Lived Here Seven Years! Mr. and Mrs. Elliott lived in Anaheim 13 years ago. He was commander of Anaheim Legion post in 1930. Their residence was at 1022 West Broadway. Following seven years here, during which time Elliott operated a welding shop, they moved to Idaho. It was from there—after her husband's capture—that Mrs. Elliott and their two sons moved to 223½ North Clementine, Anaheim, to await his release. Elliott, who was superintendent of all mechanical installation on Wake, Guam and Midway islands before the Japs struck, in addition to being a Legionnaire, is a member of the Masonic lodge and the Royal Arch chapter. He is 47 years old, not rugged, and his wife fears he may have some lingering disease or affliction which will keep him hospitalized for a long time. No More News! Mrs. Elliott has received no other news than the bare announcement from the war department; consequently has no idea when her husband will arrive home. The elder Elliott son, Pfc Richard, is a member of the army air transport command ground crew at Susuin field, near Sacramento. The younger son, Robert, 16, is a junior at Anaheim union high school. "I hope my husband comes home by Christmas so we can help make up for the many Christmas he has missed since the Japs took him," wistfully said Mrs. Elliott as her story came to a close. A copy of the surrender to Tenth Army of the United States of the island of Ryukyus by Japanese officials appears in copy of the Anaheim Gazette through the courtesy of Mrs. Lt. E. W. Steinbrink who recently received it from her husband and wife is being sponsored by the Gray Packing House of this city. Lt. E. W. Steinbrink, the of Mr. and Mrs. Steinbrink route four, box 38, sent it to wife, a document signing that had the privilege of witness on September 7, 1945. Then the first copy to be sent to country, so far as it has able to ascertain. He is with the infantry and on the staff of the headquarter of the Tenth Army and has overseas for the past four months, having enlisted years ago. The surrender pact was signed by three of the Japanese military officials, these being, To Nomi, Lieutenant General; Tsada Takada, Major General; Tadao Kato, Rear Admiral. acceptance was signed by John W. Stillwell, General, U.S. States Army, Commanding. Sir Francis Cook and his trustees of the Cook College have, through the British co-presented to the Portuguese embassy for the Museum de Arte Antiga the trip "Pieta, with Scenes from the of St. Francis," by the Portuguese primitive, Vasco Fernandez painting on wood. "AHEIM GAZETE" "Est. 1870" "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1945 Important Meeting Water District Santa Ana Oct. 11 The Orange County Water Disciple members will hold an immant meeting on Thursday, Octer 11, at the Little Theater of Santa Ana High school in that beginning at 7:30 o'clock, to assess the water problem in this city. Mr. George B. Gleason of Los Ales, Hydraulic Engineer of Division of Water Resources the state of California, will a comprehensive report and me of the water supply of county and the source from which it comes, the present overtion on the supply and the safe flow from the water basin of the total plane of Orange county as the present time. Having made an extensive study of the water problem, the maker will bring a complete report for the members and in NOEL MENDOZA IS HOME WITH THREE JAP PLANES UNDER BELT Noel Mendoza came home Wednesday! This good news thrilled his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy N. Mendoza, 837 South Lemon; his wife, the former Miss Charlotte Fallis; his brother, Wesley; and a host of local friends. And to show that this Anaheim boy has "been around" during his years in the Navy, he is now a full lieutenant, wears the Air Medal, the 'Distinguished Flying Cross and the Pacific service ribbon with a whole flock of battle stars for it. Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Noel decided he wanted to join up. He chose the Navy, left the University of Southern California where he was in the third year of school. Later he was awarded a degree in business administration. POLICE NEW SELDOM SE A reporter who covers a lice beat" in his city selepleasant, funny or exciteon the police blotter or b When some happeninsidered "news" it usuala murder, big robbery, fadent, and soon on. But other things are h in Anaheim, for exampli hour of the 24 hours whi dom if ever make the p So, thinking the good of Anaheim may enjoy about some of these little interest items, here some are, as taken off the loca book yesterday: "Picked up an injured front of city hall, destroy "Found an accident at Mark Stephenson ck; Assistant Chief of Police Mark A. Stephenson left the force on Oct. 1, 1942. Reat there was a war on. While in the navy, Chief Spet Gunner Stephenson trained bands of boys to be expert gunners on planes. He was so thorough...so exing...so meticulous...that it came to pass that on Oct. 1945—exactly three years afteenlisted—Stephenson came on duty here as assistant of police. Of which pleases his associion the force, his friends, wife and his two sons, Rich20 years old, and David Lee, the family home is at 549 South on. Copy of Jap Island arrender Appears Gazette Today copy of the surrender to the Army of the United States the island of Ryukyu by the nese officials appears in this of the Anaheim Gazette Years in the Navy, he is now a full lieutenant, wears the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Pacific service ribbon with a whole flock of battle stars for it. Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Noel decided he wanted to join up. He chose the Navy, left the University of Southern California where he was in the third year of school. Later he was awarded a degree in business administration. Lieutenant Mendoza saw a lot of action from Saipan to Japan while a member of Uncle Sam's armed forces. He was officially credited with three Jap planes (photograph) with the possibility of having sent even more Japs to their doubtful reward. Buddies Shot Down! Saddest part of his war experience, he said, was having two of his roommates shot down. However, there is a possibility they may have been captured by the enemy, interned in some camp. Noel's closest call, he modestly admits, was the time he was in a dog fight with the Nips, so engrossed in his "work" he didn't see a Zero come up under him, spray his plane with bullets. Fortunately they missed him but the plane took a real beating. Another close call Mendoza had was the time the Japs bombed the daylights out of his carrier but he was "not at home." Incidentally all of Mendoza's flying was done from carriers, mostly the famous Intrepid and Bunkerhill. Japan Bound! At the time the Japs yelled "Uncle", Noel and his flight were on the way to Japan proper. They were loaded for bear and all he will say is: "the Japs were lucky they quit when they did." At war's end Mendoza was head of a division of four Navy planes, assistant flight officer of a squadron of over 50 planes. Home once since he enlisted—Christmas, 1944—this old sea dog of 25 years says he is mighty glad to forsake the Hellcat planes for the "angel" old rocking chair at home. Meet the Missus! Mrs. Noel Mendoza, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. V. Fallis, 119 LT. NOEL MENDOZA North Janss, is quite a "warrior" herself. All during the war she worked as an engineer at Lockheed. In fact Vogue magazine last year carried a feature article about her because she was said to be the only woman engineer on the west coast. Noel's brother, Wesley, is an "ex-Marine", coached St. Catherine's football team last year, placed eight boys on the mythical Helms team. What's Noel going to do now? That's easy, he says. He is going to visit with his folks back friends, loaf, maybe go back to school after a while. Business Concern Sold to L. A. Man For Buick Agency Kenneth F. Hellyer, Los Angeles, has purchased two buildings at 406 and 420 S. Los Angeles street from Martin Del Giorgio for a total of $23,500, it was disclosed last week by registrations at the county recorder's office. These two large adjoining buildings will be used as an auto show room and garage. During the war, the buildings were leased to Douglas Aircraft corporation for the production of aircraft parts. Establishment of an authorized Buick sales and service agency for north Orange county was announced last Friday by Hellyer. Extensive remodeling and installation of new service equipment totaling $15,000 is scheduled to be completed by the opening date, Oct. 20. Some 300,000 acres of broom-corn is needed each year to supply America with brooms. POWER POINTS OUT ADVANTAGES OF GIVING TO COMMUNITY CHEST State Senator Thomas Held this week reentered the practice of law in A where he was located before called to duty in the Naval Commissioned in the States Naval Reserve POWER POINTS OUT ADVANTAGES OF GIVING TO COMMUNITY CHEST Anaheim's Community Chest Drive, which was officially launched this week, has a great booster in the person of Edward J. Power who happens to be its general chairman. "There are several important points I want the people to realize about this drive," Power said yesterday. "First, this is the only local drive this year except for the Red Cross. This drive therefore is a one-shot proposition where you make out one check and your local donations are over. "Second, this war is a long way from being over as far as millions of our boys, both at home and overseas, are concerned," Power emphasized. "We still must give them the services they need and we want them to have." 80% Stays Here! "Third, 80 per cent of this money you give stays right here in the community," Power said. In regard to the share of money the USO will get, this drive is the last. Instead of being for 12 months' service, the USO will spread its share over 15 months, or from October 1, 1945, to January, 1947. Power pointed out. England and Russia will not share in the money donated to the Victory Chest Drive. These two nations at first were listed as benefactors but now it has been decided no funds will be allocated to them. Donations have started to come in, according to local Chest Drive officials. Listed here are the larger donors to date: Early Givers! P. E. Fluor, $300; Shipkey & Pearson, $125; Fred Backs and Jessie Backs, $100; Standard Oil Co., $90; Cone Bros., $65. J. E. Schumacher, $50; William Klausing, $50; Children's Shop and James Kilduff, $100; Orange County Tractor Co., $75; Gibbs Lumber Co., $80. Anaheim Ebell Club, $100; Anaheim Truck & Transfer Co., $250; Anaheim American Legion Post No. 82, $100; Mrs. Mary Betzsold, $100; Rose Carroll, $100. McCoy Motor Co., $200; Mrs. August Schumacher, $200; Bill Orman, $50; Mrs. A. Hemmerling, $100; J. Ben Kaulbars, $150. Bill Gathas, $100; Edward J. Power, $100; Stroup Barnes Furniture Co., $200; Wm. Wagner Jr., $250; Dr. H. A. Johnston, $250. S.Q.R. Store, $400; Home Oil Co., $150; Louis Hoskins, $185; J. C. Penny Co., $100; Brown Billiard Parlor, $100; Sammy Loard, $50; J. S. Fluor, $250. In addition to these, many smaller donations have been received but because of a help shortage at the Drive office, their names have not yet been compiled. Sen. Thos. Kucc Resumes Practice Of Law In This Week State Senator Thomas Huelel this week reentered the practice of law in A where he was located before called to duty in the Naval Commissioned in the States Naval Reserve e 1942, Senator Kuchel was to active duty shortly there and was given his certification service last August 29. retain his commission in the Reserve. A special session of the lature, of short duration, called before the end of the Senator Kuchel believes the more important problems of interest to include the appropriation funds for the veteran's educational program and the extension of servicemen's voting rights in the 1946 election, Kuchel. Club, Not Police Needed for To A man living on South Georgia street this week repolice: That a boy came to his one evening, demanded to daughter. When refused, the boy out the father, threatened in the door. The boy finally left would be back. Tough sun's parents were tacted, who promised to erate. Americans now are taller average than any large people in history. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE The Citrus Industry's NEWSpaper OER 4, 1945 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 54 POLICE NEWS SELDOM SEEN A reporter who covers the "police beat" in his city seldom sees pleasant, funny or exciting news on the police blotter or bulletin. When some happening is considered "news" it usually is a murder, big robbery, fatal accident, and soon on. But other things are happening in Anaheim, for example, every hour of the 24 hours which seldom if ever make the paper. So, thinking the good burghers of Anaheim may enjoy reading about some of these little human interest items, here some of them are, as taken off the local police book yesterday: "Picked up an injured dog in front of city hall, destroyed him." "Found an accident at Center" BIG SHOTS OF HALLOWE'EN FESTIVAL MEET, MAP PLANS Football Season Starts on Oct. 12 On Full Schedule Anaheim High school is to have a bang-up football team this year with enthusiasm running high among the players and second team men who are in a position of earning a permanent place on the high school squad. Anaheim Colonists play their opening game October 12, followed by a full schedule ending November 30. The schedule follows: Anaheim vs. Valencia here Oct. 12; Anaheim vs. Tustin, here Oct. 19; Anaheim vs. Glendale, in Rose Bowl Oct. 27; Anaheim vs. Santa Ana, in Santa Ana municipal bowl, Nov. 2; Anaheim vs. The "first team" of planners for the annual Anaheim Hallowe'en festival, scheduled for all day, Wednesday, Oct. 31, met at a breakfast early Tuesday morning at Parker House for a look-see at the problems confronting them. Officially called the executive committee—head of the various committees running the show—they discussed everything from starting the breakfast on Hallowe'en morn at 7 to getting the good folks home after the event is over late in the evening. Kaulbars acted as chairman. E. W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the local chamber of commerce, helped Kaulbars keep the meeting speeded up. Highlights of the meeting were: There will be no dance after the evening parade but plans are under discussion for other types City Calls Off Monthly Scrap Paper Drive There will be no more scrap paper collections by the city on the first day of each month, City Clerk Charles Griffith announced Tuesday. "We collected eight tons Monday which isn't enough to pay for the labor, let alone the trucks," Griffith explained. After saying the residents don't put out as much scrap paper as they once did, the city clerk urged persons who do collect paper to tie it up in bundles one man can carry, then leave it out for the trash department to pick up. This can be done at any time. Griffith said. Heat Record for October Broken This bit of news is for Anaheim residents only and not, in any manner, is to be passed along to outsiders. Here it is: The heat records for Anaheim in October have been broken this week. Yep, with a sizzling 98 degrees Monday at 11 p.m., a 97 Tuesday at 11, a 95 Wednesday at 1, it has been the hottest weather here in October since records have been kept. And that is a long time. The records were supplied the Gazette by Associations Laboratory, West Lincoln and Loara. Gib Cheatum Says He Is Napoleon Sen. Thos. Kuchel Resumes Practice Of Law in This City State Senator Thomas H. Kuchel this week reentered the general practice of law in Anaheim, where he was located before being called to duty in the Navy. Commissioned in the United States Naval Reserve early in 1942, Senator Kuchel was ordered to active duty shortly thereafter and was given his certificate of service last August 29. He will retain his commission in the Naval Reserve. A special session of the legislature, of short duration, will be called before the end of the year, Senator Kuchel believes. Among the more important problems are matters of interest to veterans, including the appropriation of funds for the veteran's educational program and the extension of the servicemen's voting law for the 1946 election, Kuchel said. Club, Not Police, Needed for Toughy A man living on South Los Angeles street this week reported to police: That a boy came to his home one evening, demanded to see his daughter. When refused, the boy cussed out the father, threatened to break in the door. The boy finally left, said he would be back. Tough'un's parents were contacted, who promised to cooperate. Americans now are taller on the average than any large group of people in history. Gib Cheatum Says He Is Napoleon Bonaparte—and Is! The man who wears No. 1 badge at Anaheim police station is the honorable and well known Gilby (Gib) Cheatum. This means he is the oldest man on the force—as far as service is concerned. In addition to being a top police officer, he doubles in brass as bailiff for Judge Frank Tausch. But when this honored and revered gentleman of the police force looks you in the eye and says, "I am Napoleon Bonaparte", well, one begins to wonder. Also one is a bit reficent to doubt Gib because he is a powerfully built man and carries a gat a trifle smaller than a cannon. However, after tactful questioning, Officer Cheatum breaks down and admits his given names are Gilby Napoleon Bonaparte Prince Reigen Sivterial Collins. "I got the name Collins from a Baptist preacher but danged if I know why they gave me the others," smiled Gib. Queried about the name Cheatum, he said his ancestors were not "cheaters" but the name is a corruption from the old English "Cheatham". "But as long as the boys just call me Gib I'll be content, sighed the Law as he carefully shifted the artillery a trifle to the right." Cortez Hoskins Buys Sam Kraemer Bldg. Possibly one of the largest real estate transactions to take place in a number of years among the business establishments was consummated the first part of the week when Cortez Hoskins bought the Sam Kraemer building east of the City Hall on East Center street. This is one of the large two story buildings on the main street of Anaheim and presently housing the Pierpont Bakery, Bluebird Drapery Shop, Mary Millerick Shop, Hannah's Chenille Shop and several other stores on the ground floor and on the upper floor, before their recent move, the local Ration Board had offices. Joe Sowder, local real estate man, represented the buyer while Louis P. Kraemer and Ralph McBeth represented the seller. The price for which the building was sold has not been released.