anaheim-gazette 1945-10-11

COLONY QUIPS Youth is a wonderful thing. Little things like a war and a couple of years in a Jap prison camp are soon thrown off by the thought of home. We have just heard from a cousin who was taken prisoner on Bataan, suffered under the heel of Jap cruelty in the Philippines and then spent a couple of years in Japan. When we heard from him he was back in an American hospital in Manila. What do you think his main gripe was? That his stomach was still too small to handle all the food he wanted to eat. The family were all glad to hear that he blamed this upon the Japs and not upon his hereditary background. Lee Fabian is still chairman of the Retail Division in the coming Victory War Fund drive. A job he has held in all the war fund Lemcke took the directors of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce over the same route acquainting them with the true situation. These men have since gone back to their organization and have gotten unanimous agreement to go along with the rest of the county in solving the disposal problem. Next comes the Associated Chambers of Commerce who will, we are told, pass a resolution asking the Board of Supervisors to employ a sanitary engineer to study the entire sewage disposal problem of the county and bring recommendations back to the Board. Our own councilman Bob Boney met with the sewer committee of the Associated Chambers to help further their understanding of the situation. The first job before us is to make the people aware of their 'Navy Day' Plans Are Made Mark Stephenson, recently charged from the United St Navy and the new Assis Chief of Police of Anaheim, been appointed Navy Day Chief man of Anaheim, it was announced today by Sen. Tho Kuchel, Orange County Navy chairman. Stephenson plans to contact service clubs and lodges in city and to request that appropriate ceremonies be included their programs for the week beginning Oct. 22 Navy day Oct. 27, the birthday of President Theodore Roosevelt. National observance of Navy Day is under the direction of Navy League of the United States and all over America observa f it with tribute to the United States Navy will be held. "The first Navy Day was in 1922," said Stephenson. was sponsored then, as now. When we heard from him he was back in an American hospital in Manila. What do you think his main gripe was? That his stomach was still too small to handle all the food he wanted to eat. The family were all glad to hear that he blamed this upon the Japs and not upon his hereditary background. Lee Fabian is still chairman of the Retail Division in the coming Victory War Fund drive. A job he has held in all the war fund campaigns since the third drive. Lee says it is something like getting a bull by the tail and not being able to let go. With his co-chairman, August Schumacher and Victor Loly, the job has always been done in true American fashion. Maybe that is why we won't let 'em quit. The plans for our Hallowe'en jamboree breakfast are progressing in a satisfactory manner. Everett Cone, Chamber of Commerce president, is getting some fine prizes ready for the event. The finest and most highly decorated Thunder Mugs' in the whole area are being readied for the early morning feed. The winners will find their prizes to be entertaining, instructive and usable. Something old, something new, nothing borrowed and one ought to be blue. Orange county's foremost problem, sewer disposal, is coming in for further scrutiny and, we hope, county-wide action. Under the lead of Bob Boney and Ewald Lemcke the Board of Supervisors were taken on a tour of the outfall system some days ago. They saw the manholes running over on section 5 (north of Anaheim on Euclid), the new line to the south full to capacity and the waste water standing in holes 4 to 5 feet deep at Westminster, may have to take some action in the near future. They were then taken to the treatment plant and on out to the ocean end. Anaheim is, as usual, in the forefront of waking-up the whole county to problems that must be faced. In this connection one has only to remember the inception of the Outfall Sewer and the Metropolitan Aqueduct in which our own O. E. Seward, among others, took such an active part and saw them on to full reality. Soon after this trip with the Supervisors our own Ewald Next comes the Associated Chambers of Commerce who will, we are told, pass a resolution asking the Board of Supervisors to employ a sanitary engineer to study the entire sewage disposal problem of the county and bring recommendations back to the Board. Our own councilman Bob Boney met with the sewer committee of the Associated Chambers to help further their understanding of the situation. The first job before us is to make the people aware of their most pressing problem. The next job is to work out the solution, get behind it and put it over—soon. Hugh Mateer, speaker at the Kiwanis club on Tuesday, told an amusing incident. It seems that his uncle, Rev. Samuel Mateer, who was born and raised in China, had written a Chinese dictionary which, when published, made a volume a bit larger than the largest Webster. Hugh had carried an original copy around for years and was very proud of it. Finally on a trip from China through India to middle Egypt, Hugh's strength gave out and he traded the heirloom for a carton of cigarettes. Hugh said he got the best of the bargain. The water supply of Orange county is again coming in for study. It appears that our water problem is not solved even with the use by the cities of Metropolitan water. Four-fifths of our supply is still pumped from wells, which puts an overdraft on the underground basin of some 12,000 acre feet per year. The first engineering determination of this overdraft has just been completed. This sort of thing cannot be allowed to continue indefinitely for obvious reasons. If the water levels are down below sea level there is always the danger of contamination by salt water. This is rather an appalling prospect and one that should start us all to thinking. Water and sewage disposal are the main essentials of any community. Anaheim was one of the first irrigation projects in this state and our pioneers engaged in a life-long fight to keep water available. It was their life blood as it is ours today. The problem can be solved and it must be solved—if we are to continue to live here. Anybody want to move? Every veteran seeking a place through Anaheim's Municipal Veterans Information center, East Center, has found one, cording to Ira Hodkins, service director. And there are many other jobs available for ex-vice men. Housing, however, continues to be the big problem for return service men, as revealed in a regular monthly report for September released this week. Touching this phase of assistance being rendered to these civilians, the report amplifies follows: "In addition to the 14 office quiries, we have had turned off us by the housing service the USO, 22 applications which were made to them by discharged veterans. Discharged local erans need houses or apartments There is usually at least one child." While the veterans were service-their families moved homes with parents, relatives friends. "When the service man is charged there often is not enough room in the already crowded home to take care of him, and only the only vacancy is a room where does not fill the needs of a HALLOWE’EN FESTIVAL FLOATS BOG DOWN; HELP NEEDED AT ONCE Actually the floats for Anaheim's annual Hallowe'en festival may not be made yet—probably aren't. But that is the reason for the concern. In fact too few floats have been turned in to the committee. So, all those who plan to enter floats for the big event on Oct. 31 are asked to let the committee know at once. A phone call at chamber of commerce will do. The chamber of commerce also has the name of a company which will design, build and decorate floats for local companies or individuals. Announcement this week of the professional entertainment for the day programs has created new enthusiasm for the annual Hallowe’en show. Look these over for something really good: BREAKFAST SHOW (Following breakfast) Eddie Bartell, master of ceremonies for the show and his own program. Rainbow Four, Gay 90's quartet. Fid Gordon & Co. An unusual comedy violinist. An Orpheum feature act starred in every theater in the United States. Rufe Davis, the boy with his guitar and sons. Ames & Arno, comedy acrobatic team. Lillian Randolph, celebrated colored singer. Monroe Jockers, pianist for the show. AFTERNOON SHOW (In the Greek theater at the city park following the kiddies' parade.) Clowns, audience participation and comedy bits through the show. Val Seewald, the mad magician, audience participation. Great Lester, comedy ventriloquist. Joe Brooks, comedy clown juggler. Hector and Pals, fun in dogland. Bob Perry, comedy tamboline novelty with audience participation. Monroe Jockers, pianist for show. Wednesday morning, October 17, there will be another breakfast for the committee chairmen at Parker House cafe. Every man and woman on these committees is urged to be present. The Dirigo, launched in 1894, and designed by the Waddingtons of Liverpool was the first all-steel sailing ship. ANAHEIM MASONS START 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION MONDAY This coming Monday will be far from a blue day for Anaheim Blue lodge—otherwise known as Anaheim lodge No. 207, Free and Accepted Masons—because Monday officially ushers in a week of celebration in honor of the 75th birthday of this local institution. Biggest event of the week will be the banquet and reception on Wednesday evening, Oct. 17, 6:30 o'clock at the lodge rooms, Emily and East Center streets, in honor of Lawrence E. Kelley of Los Angeles who is slated to be elected tonight as grand master of the grand lodge of Masons of the state of California. Other special guests invited are the officers of other Masonic lodges in Orange county. Open house will be observed at local Masonic hall every day Monday through Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. OLD WORKING TOOLS! Old relics of the Masonic lodge Is Missing Link Found in Anaheim? Amateur anthropologists (anthropology: science of man) were quite exited Monday morning at city hall when the dog-gone-dest looking thing appeared before Judge Frank Tausch. "It" was little, brown and walked on two feet. "It" had bleary eyes, jet black hair growing out near the eye- S1/c Ulysses Bau Serving Off Coast Of Japan With Me ON THE USS BENNINGUlysses E. Bauer, seama class, USNR, son of Mr. and U. F. Bauer, 809 Broadway heim, moved into Japanese ers with the American occ forces while serving on th Planes from the Benning stroyed more than 400 Japan struck airfields and war in Japan, and sank thousands of shipping during th They also flew air cover the invasions of Iwo Jin Okinawa. 15 Businesses Come to Anah In September Obs Found Here Vets; More Ready For Them veteran seeking a job high Anaheim's Municipal Transmission center, 142 Center, has found one, acting to Ira Hodkins, service officer. And there are many jobs available for ex-servicemen. housing, however, continues to be big problem for returning men, as revealed in the monthly report for Separ released this week. aching this phase of assist-being rendered to these new men, the report amplifies as follows: addition to the 14 office insignia, we have had turned over by the housing service. Of USO, 22 applications which made to them by discharged transients. Discharged local vet-need houses or apartments. is usually at least one while the veterans were in their families moved into with parents, relatives or others. when the service man is disbanded there often is not enough in the already crowded home like care of him, and about only vacancy is a room which will not fill the needs of a man. Old relics of the Masonic lodge here, such as Bibles, tylers' registration minute books, will be on display. Refreshments also will be served. Officers for 1945 are: Dean W. Hasson, worshipful master; Lewis Lemke, senior warden; Harold Leigh, junior warden; Vincent Bruce, treasurer. E. Zitzmann, secretary; William Houts, chaplain; William Wright, senior deacon; Roy Coleman, junior deacon. William MacLachlan, marshal; Claude Richards, senior steward; R. W. Brownell, junior steward; Oscar Brower, tiler. Colorful History! Instead of the usual colorless array of facts, the Gazette is pleased to give here an historical sketch of Anaheim lodge prior to its founding on Oct. 14, 1870: On Feb. 26, 1870, Ransom P. Boswell arrived in Anaheim. He crossed the plains from Texas, leaving his native state with several yoke of oxen and wagons, with his wife and six small children, and all his household goods. He was one of the Texas prisoners at the time of the battle of the Alamo and was captured by the Mexicans. In revenge for those who had fallen in previous battles, the Mexican (Continued on Page 2) St. Louis Baseball Bigwig Here; Says Anaheim Is 'It' He came! He saw! He was conquered! This explains the visit here Tuesday of Charles Dewitt, secretary of the St. Louis Browns baseball team which will come here in the early spring to train. For Anaheim really pleased Dewitt, both as to physical layout and the spirit of the local citizens and their official representatives slated to be elected tonight as grand master of the grand lodge of Masons of the state of California. Other special guests invited are the officers of other Masonic lodges in Orange county. Open house will be observed at local Masonic hall every day Monday through Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. OLD WORKING TOOLS! Old relics of the Masonic lodge here, such as Bibles, tylers' registration minute books, will be on display. Refreshments also will be served. Officers for 1945 are: Dean W. Hasson, worshipful master; Lewis Lemke, senior warden; Harold Leigh, junior warden; Vincent Bruce, treasurer. E. Zitzmann, secretary; William Houts, chaplain; William Wright, senior deacon; Roy Coleman, junior deacon. William MacLachlan, marshal; Claude Richards, senior steward; R. W. Brownell, junior steward; Oscar Brower, tiler. Colorful History! Instead of the usual colorless array of facts, the Gazette is pleased to give here an historical sketch of Anaheim lodge prior to its founding on Oct. 14, 1870: On Feb. 26, 1870, Ransom P. Boswell arrived in Anaheim. He crossed the plains from Texas, leaving his native state with several yoke of oxen and wagons, with his wife and six small children, and all his household goods. He was one of the Texas prisoners at the time of the battle of the Alamo and was captured by the Mexicans. In revenge for those who had fallen in previous battles, the Mexican (Continued on Page 2) St. Louis Baseball Bigwig Here; Says Anaheim Is 'It' He came! He saw! He was conquered! This explains the visit here Tuesday of Charles Dewitt, secretary of the St. Louis Browns baseball team which will come here in the early spring to train. For Anaheim really pleased Dewitt, both as to physical layout and the spirit of the local citizens and their official representatives Is Missing Link Found in Anaheim? Amateur anthropologists (anthropology: science of man) were quite excited Monday morning at city hall when the dog-gone-dest looking thing appeared before Judge Frank Tausch. "It" was little, brown and walked on two feet. "It" had bleary eyes, jet black hair growing out near the eyebrows. "It" could not speak English, jabbered something unknown to the amateur anthropologists. One "scientist" wondered if this could be the long-looked-for missing link? Another alleged he had seen a head like "it's" shrunken to the size of an orange which had been brought out of the steaming South American jungle. The whole thing, however, didn't seem to bother Judge Frank Tausch who fined "it" $10 for being drunk. Valencia Orange Harvest Soon to Be Completed Although the harvest season for Valencia oranges will soon be completed, the shipments will be larger than usual in October, due to the bumper crop this year, according to information released by reliable authorities this week. A large quantity of the small sizes continue to go to plants for juices and by-products. Citrus price ceilings, in effect since 1942, will probably be removed this winter according to the California Fruit Growers Exchange. All varieties will be released from ceiling control at that time. All government and lend-lease purchases have stopped and the only additional sales to government will be small to fill special orders, however, it is possible that citrus concentrate may be purchased for European countries next year. Substantial consumption increases must occur if expanded citrus production is to be successfully marketed: The 1945-46 U.S. citrus crop is estimated at a record-breaking 189 million boxes. Estimates indicate that upwards of 50 million cases of AMERICA'S DOWN ON IN KNIGHT Should Christopher Colu who discovered the new wagon Friday, Oct. 12, 1492—cana Anaheim today, he would find his name and memory lost Anaheim Is 'It' He came! He saw! He was conquered! This explains the visit here Tuesday of Charles Dewitt, secretary of the St. Louis Browns baseball team which will come here in the early spring to train. For Anaheim really pleased Dewitt, both as to physical layout and the spirit of the local citizens and their official representatives. Dewitt brought a couple of Los Angeles friends with him. They all were guests at an informal luncheon at the Elks clubhouse at which Councilman Robert H. Boney, Leo J. Sheridan and Ray Van Wagoner, City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, President Everett Cone and Secretary E. W. Moeller of the chamber of commerce, L. P. Bonnat, manager of the Elks club where the Browns will eat; Harry C. Arthur, Sr., whose son, Harry Jr., is a stockholder in the Browns; Harry B. Pearson, Vic Ruedy, superintendent of La Palma park, and Jimmie Heffron, were present. Dewitt reminded those present that the Browns were coming to Anaheim in 1942 when the late Judge Landis curtailed spring training, Dewitt said, He agreed with all previous reports that there is no such training site in the country as La Palma park. The round table discussion largely was about the sensational Pete Gray, only one armed player in the major leagues. Dewitt said in his opinion Gray is the best flyhawk in the majors, a fair hitter and a hard worker and good team player. He also said Browns uniforms are being made for Bing Crosby's four sons and they will be bat boys for the Browns when they play games here. Substantial consumption increases must occur if expanded citrus production is to be successfully marketed: The 1945-46 U.S. citrus crop is estimated at a record-breaking 189 million boxes. Total production ten years ago was only 96 million boxes. Estimates indicate that upwards of 50 million cases of canned citrus juices will be produced in 1945-46. The new lemon crop is slightly larger than that of last season with picking starting soon in some sections. Rotary Club Hears About Cartoons Corporal E. Maxwell, head of the art department at the Santa Ana Army Air Base and a noted cartoonist in "Yank", the New Yorker, Collier's, and other national publications, spoke at the regular Monday meeting of the Rotary club held at the Elks clubhouse. Corporal Maxwell devoted his discussion primarily to the fundamental ideas behind cartoons and how the cartoonist handles them, explaining that the best cartoons are those which take an ordinary situation and add a ludicrous twist to it. He also explained his work in the art department at the air base, which centers around providing visual aid for trainees and rehabilitates, educating them with cartoons and graphic drawings. He climaxed his lecture by drawing caricatures of various Rotarians present, including one of superintendent of schools Mel Gauer shown pursuing two small children with a heavy club. Should Christopher Columbus who discovered the new world Friday, Oct. 12, 1492—councilor Anaheim today, he would find his name and memory linked in Anaheim Council No Knights of Columbus. This national organization founded about 1882, as a lic laymen's lodge, withopher Columbus as its insignia. Then in 1893, largely as a sult of work carried on by Knights of Columbus, Cole day was set aside as a legal day by President Benjamin Franklin. Some 30 years ago and heim council of this order established. Tomorrow (Friday) even Olympic auditorium in Los Angeles, leaders of Anaheim will join with other members their order and the public brating Columbus day. Monsignor Fulton J. Sheehan Washington, D. C., will principal speaker. Gov. Earren and Joseph Scott of Los Angeles also will speak. A GOOD SALESMAN! All are familiar with the experiences of Christopher Columbus bus. He had quite a time Ferdinand and Isabella took him but he finally made them three ships, the largest of feet in length, and 120 meters. After trying times—from her crew and shortage of thing but faith by Columbia land was sighted. ZETTE The Citrus Industry's NEWSpaper ER 11, 1945 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 55 1/c Ulysses Bauer Serving Off Coast of Japan With Navy ON THE USS BENNINGTON.—Ulysses E. Bauer, seaman, first class, USNR, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bauer, 809 Broadway, Anaheim, moved into Japanese waters with the American occupation forces while serving on this ship. Planes from the Bennington destroyed more than 400 Jap planes, truck airfields and war industries in Japan, and sank thousands of ships of shipping during the war. They also flew air coverage for the invasions of Iwo Jima and Kikinawa. DICK MELROSE, PEARL HARBOR FIGHTER, TELLS OF JAP ATTACK Here's a story about an Anaheim boy who was a fighter at Pearl Harbor on that fatal Sunday, December 7, 1941, when the Japs all but knocked the stuffing out of the United States Navy and the "impregnable" island fortress of Hawaii. Richard (Dick) Melrose is his name. He is a graduate of Anaheim Union High school, and since his honorable discharge from the Navy last Friday, the lieutenant temporarily is making his home here with his aunt, Miss Winifred Melrose, at 307 North Philadelphia street. Melrose was commissioned in the Navy at Pensacola, Fla., in August, 1941. He was flying off the island of Maui, some 75 miles from Pearl Harbor, when the Japs struck. Pilot of a PBY patrol bomber, 5 Businesses Come to Anaheim in September Everything from a dancing school to a tree surgery expert was listed among the 15 new businesses given permits by the city during September. Other facts and figures revealed by the "blotter" of city council doings at its regular week meeting at city hall Tuesday were: The public service department collected $38,899.91, the largest monthly "take" in the city's history. Delinquent taxes for all years the city's existence now amount to only $252.86. Anaheim expenses from September 15 to 30 were $42,701.26. There is a general fund balance $28,408.66 in the city treasury, while $142,820.78 constitute the total funds in the local depository of September 30. Uilty, Your Honor! Another source of income for the city during the preceding month was $2,377, collected in fines given by City Judge Frank Ausch. Net receipts from the plunge during the summer season—as even to the council Tuesday evening—amounted to $9,487.80. This was gathered from 31,379 swimmers. Twenty-seven building permits were issued by the building department during September for a total value of $39,533. The library seems to be in a healthy financial condition with $860.97 on hand. The city fathers further heard at 86,643,700 gallons purchased from the Metropolitan water district and 705,600 gallons pumped locally, were needed to keep the city and its citizens clean and healthy and its crops and industries functioning. No Drought Here! The water level, on October 1, even after all this flooding, was 119.4 feet. More news for the city fathers was the fact that Anaheim police made 80 arrests and passed out 197 traffic citations. The fire department in September answered nine alarms where it was estimated $1,100 in damages occurred. While not as pleasant as a discussion on flowers in La Palma park, nevertheless it is interesting to know that during the month just past, 59,140,900 gallons of sewage was disposed of in a workmanlike manner. A favorable report from the city planning commission was heard regarding a new subdivision in Tract No. 1119w (by L. P. Nichols of 109 North West street). This plot is bounded by Sycamore on the south, Citron on the east, nearly to West on the west, and north 375 feet from Sycamore. Then to wind up a full evening of business, the council approved, with certain provisions, the use of La Palma park by Anaheim Union High school for five night football games: October 12, 19, November 16, 22, 30. Melrose was commissioned in the Navy at Pensacola, Fla., in August, 1941. He was flying off the island of Maui, some 75 miles from Pearl Harbor, when the Japs struck. Pilot of a PBY patrol bomber, Melrose and his squadron had taken off before daylight, were engaged in a special exercise with a submarine when the message came the Japs were attacking! They immediately returned to Pearl Harbor, then went 30 miles west to fight the Japs. Saw Jap Planes! "We saw some Jap planes late in the day—and they saw us—but there was no combat," Lt. Melrose explained. "Five enemy fighter planes circled our lone bomber but either they had had enough fighting or were out of ammunition, so they didn't attack." Melrose then told of the return to their base at 4:30 in the afternoon. On the way, he said, they saw one Jap submarine make a dive from attacking American planes. He did not think the sub was hit. After landing he and members of his crew saw that everyone was terribly dirty. Reason was that a six-foot ditch for water pipe had been dug along their hangar and every time the Japs came, everyone piled into the ditch for safety. It Was Shambles! "Fortunately for us, our hangar was intact," the lieutenant said, "but all around us there was nothing but shambles. Even the planes were destroyed." Incidentally, the squadron of Melrose was the only full squadron aloft when the Japs came; consequently it was the only Navy squadron not harmed during the attack. "No one was allowed to leave quarters after we returned. Our mechanics checked and refueled our planes by flashlight, then at 1 a.m., December 8, we took off on a 1000-mile flight to the west." This was supposed to be hazardous," laughed Melrose, "so (Continued on Page 2) Kiwanis Club Has Noted Speaker Anaheim Kiwanis club met AMERICA'S DISCOVERER LIVES ON IN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Should Christopher Columbus—who discovered the new world on Friday, Oct. 12, 1492—come to Anaheim today, he would find that his name and memory lived on in Anaheim Council No. 1154, knights of Columbus. This national organization was founded about 1882, as a Catholic layman's lodge, with Christopher Columbus as its inspiration. Then in 1893, largely as a result of work carried on by the knights of Columbus, Columbus day was set aside as a legal holiday by President Benjamin Harrison. Some 30 years ago an Anaheim council of this order was established. Tomorrow (Friday) evening at Olympic auditorium in Los Angeles, leaders of Anaheim council will join with other members of their order and the public in celebrating Columbus day. Monsignor Fulton J. Sheehan of Washington, D. C., will be the principal speaker. Gov. Earl Warren and Joseph Scott of Los Angeles also will speak. GOOD SALESMAN! All are familiar with the early experiences of Christopher Columbus. He had quite a time getting tardinand Isabella to back him but he finally made the grade. On Aug. 3, 1492, he sailed with three ships, the largest only 63 feet in length, and 120 men. After trying times—from weather, crew and shortage of everything but faith by Columbus—and was sighted. OFFICERS OF ANAHEIM COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Warren Doller, grand knight. Joe Heinz, deputy grand night. Al Bushman, warden. Al Kluthe, chancellor. Otto Krastel, recording secretary. Fred Robinson, treasurer. It happened to be what now is known as Watling island in the Bahamas. Columbus, looking for a western route to the Indies, called the land Indies and the natives Indians. The name of Columbus-lives on in places named after him all over the world. Some of these places at first are not recognized because of the following ways Columbus' name is spelled: Christofaro Columbo (Italian). Cristobal Colon (Spanish). Christopherus Columbus (Latin). Christopher Columbus (English). Columbus should have had the new world named after him, many think, but this honor went to a later explorer, Amerigo Vespucci. Columbus spent the latter years of his life in jail and in disgrace. But today, Friday, Oct. 12, all over the new world he discovered, his name will be honored and his achievements extolled. Not a bad job for a small-town boy from Genoa, Italy, is it? Kiwanis Club Has Noted Speaker Anaheim Kiwanis club met Tuesday noon for its regular luncheon at the Elks club. President Bakenhus turned the gavel over to Paul Grand, local Union Oil representative, who introduced the speaker of the day, Mr. Hugh Mateer. In his opening remarks the speaker dwelt upon the vast quantities of metal brought into this country over the Alaska highway. Especially uranium, used in the atomic bomb, which is found around Great Slave lake in Canada. He pointed out that some of the knockers of that project were probably encouraged in that attitude by the government in order to allay suspicion as to what really was transpiring in that part of the world. He next launched into some of the early history of the Chinese revolution and told of the activities of Sun Yat Sen in this country to finance the rebellion against the Manchu dynasty. Sun Yat Sen, son of a wealthy Baptist father, was educated in Hawaii under the American constitution and the Bill of Rights which fitted him for his later role in China. Guests included: Maj. Richard Corbett, youngest major in the Indian army, who served under Mountbatten in the CBI area and is a native of Vancouver. Ray Allen, new proprietar of Beckler's market on South Los Angeles street and Earl Miller of the Granada Packing company.