anaheim-gazette 1945-10-04

Cmdr. M. U. Beebe Here for Weekend Commander Marshal U. Beebe, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Beebe of 738 North Philadelphia street, this city, spent the past weekend here visiting his parents. He is with the bureau of aeronautics in Washington, D.C. and flew here on a business mission with a short stopover to visit here. Comdr. Beebe was commander of a fighting force on the new USS Hornet and saw extensive service in the battles off Okinawa. Iwo Jima, Tokyo and several other fierce battles in that area. Last June his ship experienced the typhoon off the coast of Japan. He has been back in the United States since sometime in July and will be temporarily stationed in the eastern city. Bruce Cook Home to Stay; Released Fri. Staff Sgt. Francis Bruce Cook received his honorable discharge from service at Fort MacArthur last Friday after nearly three years in the Army. Sgt. Cook returned last month after 21 months duty in the European theater with the 101st Airborne Division, serving in the D-Day invasion of Holland. On the following September 25 he was wounded in both ankles, and hospitalized in Brussels, Belgium. He has been awarded the Purple Heart, three Presidential Unit FLOYD L. SINGER, A JAP PRISON FOR TWO YEARS, IS HOME AGAIN Two years of what, at times, seemed the deepest in the long hours of waiting and praying for their her son, Pfc. Floyd L. Singer, came to a joyous end. Rachael Singer on Friday evening when he called Francisco and informed his niece, Mrs. John Richard Roquet), who was the only one at home at that time, Singer being at the USO clubrooms where she was Friday, and informed her of his safe arrival in that expressed the belief that he would be home within a few days. On Saturday morning Mrs. Singer received an official message from the war department as follows: "The secretary of war has asked me to inform you that your son, Pfc. Floyd L., was returned to military control 13 Sept. 45 and is being returned to the United States within the near future. He will be given an opportunity to communicate with you upon arrival. Robert H. Dunlop, adjutant general, acting the adjutant general of the army." Never giving up hope that her son would return home safely, Mrs. Singer has tried innumerable times to directly communicate with him and the only word she has received during his interment by the Japs was three cards and one letter, each of which was a form communication printed for the internees of the Jap prison camps, but each was signed by him apparently. Entering the service for the last tour of duty on Sept. 28, 1941, he had served a previous three-year tour prior to that time, being attached to the Fourth Air Base ground service as he was during the last enlistment. It was while he was serving with Gen. Wainwright and his men on Bataan and Corregidor, when the latter and purportedly sign this giving her rename his being alive, and receiving the other two letters. Then followed tempts to communicate directly, by working Red Cross and anywhere she thought she might slightest bit of success plishing her hopes, thereby trying to reach her she knew to be in for the reports from on camps were of the richest atrocities she could imagine. That evening, F.Singer called her day Arthur Roquet, who husband, are visiting Ill., with another of her drew Singer, and to the joyous news. M.Roquet plan to return home here some time month. Monday morning Mrs. Singer received from Floyd telling she had flown from Guam he was walking and now. While he was land of Guam he wizened there for treatment, Bowen, visit Sgt. Cook returned last month after 21 months duty in the European theater with the 101st Airborne Division, serving in the D-Day invasion of Holland. On the following September 25 he was wounded in both ankles, and hospitalized in Brussels, Belgium. He has been awarded the Purple Heart, three Presidential Unit citations, and a Bronze Battle Star. Unit citations were presented to the 501st regiment attached to the 101st Airborne Division. Sgt. Cook graduated from Anaheim High school in 1936, and worked in the city engineer’s office prior to his enlistment. His training was received at Fort Benning, Georgia, and Camp McCall, North Carolina. His wife, Helen, and son, Michael Bruce, reside at 1117 Chartres street. Albert Levy, AAF Veteran, Civilian Pfc. Albert Levy of route 1, box 104, Anaheim, just stationed at the San Bernardino Air Technical Service Command, AAF maintenance and supply center, was honorably discharged from the separation base at that station on Monday, Oct. 1. He entered the army on Jan. 8, 1943 and was a supply clerk with his company and was discharged on the point system. He has the good conduct medal. His wife resides at the same address near this city. Before his entry into the service, Albert was a machinist with O’Keefe and Merritt of Los Angeles. He attended New York university in New York. Receives Medal for Combat Service TORNEY GENERAL HOSPI-TAL, PALM SPRINGS, CALIF—Presentation of the Combat Infantry Badge was made September 27 at Torney General hospital to Pfc. Joseph E. Sholl, husband of Mrs. Margaret H. Sholl of 924 E. Broadway, Anaheim. Pfc. Sholl reported for duty with the armed forces 15 months ago and served overseas with the 157th Infantry. He has been a patient at Torney General hospital since June. Ellis N. Porter, Bank of State L Thomas Allan Out of Service and Home Thomas Allan, Jr., son of Thomas Allan of 519 South Clemence street, Anaheim, recently received his discharge from the separation center at Camp Rucker, Ala., and is now at home, being called here, and arriving on Tuesday for the serious illness of his father, who underwent a major operation at St. Joseph hospital on Tuesday. Thomas will remain at home for a while until he definitely decides what his future will be. He may decide to re-enter school. Cliff Hutchinson Gets Discharge From Air Corps First Lt. Clifford B. Hutchinson, 22-year-old B-17 pilot, received his discharge Sept. 24 at the Drew field separation center. His mother, Mrs. Lorraine Hutchinson, resides at 218 West Broadway. Before his enlistment, Hutchinson was employed by the Fluor corporation as a welder. He was commissioned in June, 1944, at Marfa, Texas. Mrs. Faye Hutchinson, his wife lived in Denver with her parents during his months in service. Lt. Hutchinson went overseas in January, 1945, with the 487th Bomber group where he completed ten combat missions. He wears the Air Medal and the ETO ribbon. He was returned to this country last July. Enlistments For Regular Information regarding all branches of Army may be going to the Army for sonnel procurement at the city hall, room Ana. Servicemen actively army work are on duty and they welcomeies as to military status of service, as well matters pertaining duty the interested wish to know. Robert Campbell Will Get Disc Latter Part Of One of Anaheim’s first veterans to go back to books is Corp. Robert who is attending University college after 15 Italy. While in Italy, Campbell served with the 12th commaisance group Europe in P-38's. Campbell was first Atlantic City, and was to radio school in Wake C. He received his ing at McDale field overseas in April, 1944. He left Corsica, United States during part of August of this reporting to Goldsboro Ellis N. Porter, Back in States, Is Married on Monday Sgt. Ellis N. Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Porter of 754 Zeyn street, Anaheim, arrived back in the states last Friday after a tour of duty in London where he was serving with the United States Strategic Bombing service since May first of this year. At present he is stationed at Gravelly Point, Va., and will likely be there several months before being able to return home on furlough. On Monday, October 1, he was married to Mrs. Laura Vance of Newark, Ohio, and they will make their home near his present station. Angell Rizzotto Given Discharge Pfc. Angell Rizzotto, with the 820th Tank Destroyer battalion, Co. A, has received his discharge after almost three and a half years in the Army. Entering the service May 22, 1942, Rizzotto saw action in the Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe, and wears the EAME theater ribbon and the Good Conduct medal. He was ready to leave for the Pacific at the time of the Japanese collapse. His home is at 527 South Citron, and he is a graduate of Anaheim schools. Martin J. Gregor Homeward Bound ON THE USS JOHN D. HENLEY IN THE PACIFIC.—Martin J. Gregor, fire controlman, first class, 524 West Chestnut street, Anaheim, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Gregor, is serving on this homeward - bound destroyer, which is expected to reach a west coast port the last week in September. The majority of her crew is expected to get leave in October or November. A veteran of 18 months in the Pacific, the Henley fought at Saipan, Tinian, Guam, the Palaus the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and shortly before the end of the war, in the East China sea. Pfc. Howard Dorr On Hospital Ship Pfc. Howard Dorr, 23, son of Mrs. Rose Bureta, 117 N. West street, claims that a hospital ship is a "veritable paradise", according to Mrs. Dorr, who recently received a letter from him written on the USS Marigold where he is convalescing after release from a prison camp in Osaka. Pfc. Dorr was serving in the Medical corps when captured on Bataan. He enlisted in September, 1941, and three days later was enroute to the Philippines. A JAP PRISONER IS HOME AGAIN seemed the deepest of despair and praying for the safety of her, came to a joyous end for Mrs. evening when he called from San Niece, Mrs. John Richmond (Lois one at home at that time, Mrs. subrooms where she works every his safe arrival in that city. He and purportedly signed by Floyd this giving her renewed hope of his being alive, and consequently receiving the other two cards and the letter. Then followed her attempts to communicate with him directly, by working through the Red Cross and anywhere else that she thought she might have the slightest bit of success in accomplishing her hopes, that of a mother-trying to reach her child whom she knew to be in dire distress, for the reports from the Jap prison camps were of the most terrible atrocities the human mind could imagine. That evening, Friday, Mrs. Singer called her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Boquet, who with her husband, are visiting in Streator, Ill., with another of her sons, Andrew Singer, and told them of the joyous news. Mr. and Mrs. Boquet plan to return to their home here some time during this month. Monday morning of this week Mrs. Singer received a telegram from Floyd telling her that he had flown from Guam and that he was walking and was all right now. While he was on the island of Guam he was hospitalized there for treatment and Lt. brother of Mrs. Bowen, visited with him. He wrote his sister that Floyd ALPHA BETA Daily Fresh Fruits Vegetables CASABA MELONS VINE RIPENED 4¢ RUSSET POTATOES IDAHO BAKERS 10 lbs. 39¢ JUMBO CELERY GENUINE UTAH 25¢ ONIONS SWEET SPANISH 3 lbs. 13¢ CANTALOUPES LITTLE ROCK 7½ lb. Enlistments Open For Regular Army Information regarding enlistments in all branches of the regular Army may be secured by going to the Army military personnel procurement service office at the city hall, room 302, Santa Ana. Servicemen actively engaged in army work are on duty at the office and they welcome all inquiries as to military status and years of service, as well as all other matters pertaining to military duty the interested man might wish to know. Robert Campbell Will Get Discharge Latter Part of Oct. One of Anaheim's first returned veterans to go back to his school books is Corp. Robert Campbell, who is attending Fullerton junior college after 15 months in Italy. While in Italy, Corp. Campbell served with the 12th photo reconnaissance group who covered Europe in P-38's. Campbell was first stationed in Atlantic City, and was later sent to radio school in Washington, D.C. He received his final training at McDale field and was sent overseas in April, 1944. He left Corsica, Italy for the United States during the latter part of August of this year. After reporting to Goldsboro, N. C., he While in Italy, Corp. Campbell served with the 12th photo reconnaissance group who covered Europe in P-38's. Campbell was first stationed in Atlantic City, and was later sent to radio school in Washington, D.C. He received his final training at McDale field and was sent overseas in April, 1944. He left Corsica, Italy for the United States during the latter part of August of this year. After reporting to Goldsboro, N.C., he is spending a 45-day leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Campbell, 618 Zeyn street. Bob will receive his discharge around Nov. 1. Dan F. Cunba Gets Discharge Sept. 25 Sgt. Dan F. Cunba, 23 year old post exchange manager from Anaheim, was discharged from service with the U.S. Army Air Forces September 25 at the Drew Field Separation Center. Sgt. Cunba, the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Cunba, Fullerton, was employed in the Santa Ana Army Air Base post exchange prior to his enlistment on July 1, 1942. He went overseas in May, 1943, with the 487th Bomber Group to the European theater of operations and remained there until his return to the United States this July. He wears the Distinguished Unit citation, and the ETO ribbon with six battle stars. His wife, Mrs. Eleanor H. Cunba, resides it 401 West North street. CPL BEVINS HERE Cpl. Tom Bevins, army air corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bevins, 322 North Pine, is spending a 15-day furlough at the home of his parents. Bevins is stationed at Amarillo, Texas. POT ROAST Grade A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lb. 28¢ BOILING BEEF Lb. 21¢ LEG OF LAMB Grade A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lb. 39¢ WEINERS and CONEYS Lb. 33¢ RIB STEAK Grade A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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