anaheim-gazette 1945-10-18

COLONY QUIPS Newspaper week has come and gone for better or for worse. A contemporary has the following to say and we have a feeling he is on the right track: Some bright-eyed boy thought up the idea of having a "Newspaper Week." So a lot of newspapers recently had one. If there is one institution which needs no horn to toot its glory, it's the newspaper. Every day in every way it is on naked exhibition. If it's good, it speaks for itself. If it's bad, no defense will save it. The press itself has been victimized the worst by demands for space from high pressure publicity agents for every silly cause from "Eat More Cabbage Week" to "Send Her Hoosis' Candy or You Don't Love Your Mother." Glodfelty is the new Willys-Overland dealer located at 113 So. Palm. Bill says there might be Jeeps in the air to vie with Goblins on Hallowe'en. He was formerly in the automobile business back in Alfon, Kansas. For the past few years he has lived in California and wants to stay. If any of our local hunters are looking for .30 caller machine gun ammunition, the quickest and cheapest place to find it is a mile and a half out in Lake Superior from Duluth, Minn. These are shiny new surplus shells which are loaded on a shipbuilding company scow towed out one and a half miles and unceremoniously dumped overboard. A Duluth newspaper has come to our hands. Fire Fighters Enjoy A Welcome 'Breath' Chief R. Nyboe and his "smart eaters" of the Anaheim fire department have their fin crossed—and for good reason. After having experienced an unusually busy two days the month of October during which they sponsored to five alarms in 48 hours the fire laddies are experience a lull. The fire siren has been sounded but once since. That isn't particularly outstanding, according to Chief Nyboe Anaheim citizens are careful fire. But anything can happen even in Anaheim, so the members of the fire department keep the fingers crossed and hope that of their fellow citizens are do the same, and more. Victory Chest Every day in every way it is on naked exhibition. If it's good, it speaks for itself. If it's bad, no defense will save it. The press itself has been victimized the worst by demands for space from high pressure publicity agents for every silly cause from "Eat More Cabbage Week" to "Send Her Hoosls' Candy or You Don't Love Your Mother Week." What the press needs is not a week but a year. A year in which to examine itself in the privacy of wherever thinking is done, in the hope of achieving humility salted with intelligence. As obnoxious as the fanatic who desecrates the sanctity of the home by ringing your door bell and pumping religion into you from a portable phonograph, is the newspaper shrieking its virtues to a public which can see for itself. It is as though an artist painted a picture and wrote across the face of it, "This is a wonderful work of art." Cone Brothers Chevrolet is wearing an air of expectancy these days. We surmise that a new car is right around that corner. Everett "Abe" Cone was called to the city on Tuesday by the Chevrolet Company and it was not to talk about our Hallowe'en Festival. William E. Holler, retiring sales manager of Chevrolet, has some interesting things to say that exemplify the spirit of America. His slant is that the spirit that won the war for us is the same as the one that made our country great. The guiding force behind that spirit is competition and advertising. People may be hungry enough for the products of industry to stand in line for them—but advertising is the force that tells them in whose line to stand. In other words, advertise and get them to stand in your line. Mr. Holler leaves this inspiring message with the Chevrolet organization: "America advances with Advertising and the Spirit of Competition." We in the newspaper business think Mr. Holler is dead right. Joe Collings and his son are going up to Idyllwild for a few days of rest and relaxation. Pretty soft for those boys. Joe didn't even have to ask Charlie Pearson for permission to go. Selling out seems to be a good deal. For the California and wants to stay. If any of our local hunters are looking for .30 caller machine gun ammunition, the quickest and cheapest place to find it is a mile and a half out in Lake Superior from Duluth, Minn. These are shiny new surplus shells which are loaded on a shipbuilding company scow towed out one and a half miles and unceremoniously dumped overboard. A Duluth newspaper has come to our hands with this startling bit of information. The article says that approximately 3,000 tons have been dumped in a week. If any of our shell-shy hunters want more explicit directions we will be glad to oblige. Have just looked at a beautiful set of pictures taken by Bill Morris in London right after the shooting was over. The series starts with a shot of Big Ben lighted up for the first time since the blackout. Then comes a series showing the King entering the city and on his way to Westminster Abbey for the thanksgiving service. By ancient custom the king has to ask and receive permission to enter the city of London. The token of this permission is a large golden mace handed over by the mace-bearer to the king at the boundry marker of the city. Bill's pictures show the whole deal from start to finish and at a ringside seat too. Paul Morris, his dad, might show them to you. Paul is with the Anaheim Cooperative Orange Association. Jerry Belmont Is Home, Wearing 17 Campaign Stars After being aboard the first United States naval vessel to enter the Tokyo harbor, and proudly wearing 17 stars on his service ribbons to denote participating in most, if not all, of the major campaigns in the Pacific during World War II, Jerry Belmont arrived home in Anaheim Monday, shortly after his discharge from the navy at San Pedro. After a rest at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Belmont, he will become associated with his father in operation of the Granada packing house. Jerry served four years and four months as a storekeeper aboard the famed USS Santiago, With less than two weeks remaining before close of the drill Oct. 31, Anaheim faces failure attaining its $31,597 goal in Victory War Chest campaign Chairman Edward J., Power warns. Anaheim was second among cities of Orange county in percentage of Victory Chest quota raised according to a report issued Monday by the county war chest committee. Orange county was second among the 12 southern California counties. Anaheim had raised 61 per cent of its goods when the report was issued, and was but one percent age point behind Costa Mesa and San Juan Capistrano, tied for the lead. Third was Santa Anita Tustin with 55. Santa Ana Naval Air Station was the first naval base to repel over the top, with $893.69 subscribed. "We have reached but approximately the two-thirds point Power pointed out," and this means that the 'easy' subscriptions are in. If we are to obtain the all-important remaining $100,000, every Anaheim citizen must do his utmost. "It is not enough that we make our own contribution. Each of us must make it a personal responsibility to see that each of our friends does likewise. If all of us become voluntary workers, even for a little while, the drive can be the success it deserves to be." Power pointed out that the relaxation that came to all Americans with cessation of hostilities and the letdown from war tensions has caused many to contribute less to this year's combined chest than they gave last year and in other war years due to a single agency. He urged that every contributor examine conscience for the truthful answer to the question, "Did I give I could afford?" NO 1945 ORANGE SHORTAGE; MANY STILL TO BE SHIPPED With a backlog of four and a half million boxes of fully matured Valencia oranges awaiting shipment after October 1, as a result of this season's record crop, combined with easing of war restrictions that earlier in the season frequently disrupted shipping schedules because of lack of labor and shortages of ice and suitable freight cars, the nation is assured there will be no repetition of last fall's shortage of California oranges. Oranges awaiting shipment at the beginning of this month were more than double the 2,000,000 boxes shipped after October 1, 1944. This reserve supply of fruit assures that there will be no lapse between the close of the Valencia season and the opening of the harvest of Navels of which there also is prospect of a good crop. Orange shipments are expected to continue heavy throughout the remalder of October. While relaxing of war demands have eased the labor situation somewhat, there still is no surplus of manpower, and a considerably larger volume of Valencias remains to be harvested than in other recent years. Lemons will be somewhat scarce until November, according to reports. September lemon shipments were above normal and old stocks of that fruit have been depleted. The 1945 grapefruit harvest is virtually completed. Its volume was about equal that of last year, but forecasts are that the 1945-1946 crop will be heavier. A light yield of dry beans is predicted for southern California on basis of early harvest, already under way. Bean shipments will start this week or next. California's walnut crop promises to be a record-breaker, and quality is above last season's. "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1945 The Fighters Enjoy Welcome 'Breather' Jeff R. Nyboe and his "smoke" of the Anaheim fire department have their fingers—and for good reason. He having experienced an unnuly busy two days the firsttober during which they re-ced to five alarms in 48 hours,are laddies are experiencingall. The fire siren hasn't sounded but once since. It isn't particularly outstandingaccording to Chief Nyboe. Anaheim citizens are careful ofBut anything can happen,in Anaheim, so the membersfire department keep theiris crossed and hope that allair fellow citizens are doingtime, and more. MOVIE STAR SHARES LIMELIGHT WITH GOBLINS HERE HALLOWE'EN A rousing revival of Anaheim's famed Hallowe'en Festival, virtually dormant during war years.is assured for this year's twenty-second annual observance Wednesday, October 31. At least one motion picture artist, street decorations, costumerevellers, parades with all thefixin's, including bands and agen-yew-wine circus-stylecompressed-air-powered steam calliope,prizes, real horses and innocent horse play—all these andmore will blend to provide a HotTime in the Old Town That Day. Plans for the affair whippedrapidly into shape at a breakfastat the Parker House Tuesdaymorning, presided over by J. BenKaulbars, general chairman,and E.W. Moeller Chamber of Com- William T. Wallop. The name ofhe other will be announced later. Festivities will get under waywhen Anaheim residents areawakened in the wee sma' hoursby the throaty blasts of a "steam"calliope provided by M. Eltiste &Co., through August Eltiste,a past president of the chamber ofcommerce. The calliope willprovide its brand of music throughout the day and will be one ofthe features of the parade. The customary costumebreakfast in city park will begin at7 a.m.,with a ticket at a dollara head and a Hallowe'en costumebeing requirement for participation.A program,including outstanding vaudeville entertainment,will continue there until It Looks Like a BBut Thinks as a MDo you want to earnasand dollars? It's easy. All you haveis train a horse that carriesSerrano,the World's Bestcated Horse," according toDutton of Fullerton.J booking Serrano for pubprivate appearances anywCalifornia. This equine prodigy is owith such mental feats asmathematical problems,s guessing ages, locating hidejects and even remindingof the middle name of hisjust in case the absent-husband has forgotten.Sis Clint Brush,Serrano'sand trainer, of the abilitypupil that he has made a stoffer of $1,000 to anyone piling a horse that can ouSerrano. How's it done? Not wit History Chest Failure, Under Warns In less than two weeks reeling before close of the drive, Anaheim faces failure in ing its $31,597 goal in the City War Chest campaign, man Edward J. Power. Anaim was second among the of Orange county in percent Victory Chest quota raised, going to a report issued Monday by the county war chest com- Orange county was secongng the 12 southern Cali-counties. Ana Naval Air Station the first naval base to report the top, with $893.69 sub- have reached but approxi- the two-thirds point," pointed out, "and that that the 'easy' subscrip- re in. If we are to obtain important remaining $10,-every Anaheim citizen must outmost, is not enough that we make an contribution. Each of us make it a personal responty to see that each of our does likewise. If all of us voluntary workers, even little while, the drive can success it deserves to be." He pointed out that the rea- that came to all Ameri- with cessation of hostilities he letdown from war tenas caused many to con- less to this year's com- hest than they gave last and in other war years to the agency. He urged that contributor examine his one for the truthful answer question, "Did I give all my afford?" CITY COUNCIL PAYS FITTING TRIBUTE TO H. E. W. BARNES "He is not dead—he is just away." This was the sentiment expressed by members of Anaheim city council Tuesday evening when they joined to pay tribute to their fellow councilman, H. E. W. Barnes, who passed away last Thursday afternoon at his home, 623 North Zeyn street. Because the feeling of his associates on the city council is so typical of the regard in which Merchants Warned On Stolen Checks Be sure of the identity of the person for whom you cash a check—and take a mighty good look at the check! That is the advice given Anaheim merchants by Chief of Police T. L. Wilder. The chief's sage warning was occasioned especially by receipt of advice from San Diego that two books of printed firm checks on the Logan Heights branch of the Bank of America, together with a mechanical check protector, recently were stolen at San Diego. One book contains blank checks imprinted with the name of the Crestview ranch, and the other bears the name of the Lester Parke Truck company. "The fact that the thieves took a machine with which to perforate the amount of the check indicates they are professionals," Chief Wilder opined. "They no doubt will be able to prepare the checks in a manner that will fool all but the most careful of their intended victims. This equine prey is as with such mental feats as mathematical problems, guessing ages, locating hide- jects and even reminding of the middle name of his just in case the absent-husband has forgotten. S is Clint Brush, Serrano's and trainer, of the ability pupil that he has made a st offer of $1,000 to anyone piling a horse that can out Serrano. How's it done? Not with rors, Dutton declares. It's just a matter of plain sense. Belmont Award Bonuses, Reve Plans at "Fee" It was almost as if a new dustry had come to Ana when Frank Belmont annu- at the banquet he gave last day night for employees Granada packing house th intends soon to embark on cherished dream of packing anges in Anaheim through year. "When I built the p- house here, it was my plan erate through both seasons one roof," he said "It was n tention to import navels toplement the valencia season," by assuring my workers employment." The outbreak of the war fered with that original int- Mr. Belmont explained, b he hopes to carry out his own idea of year 'round work wi coming of the new season. "The boss is upsetting a tion of a half-century in the ing industry," remarked a nada employee."It's been th it to follow the crops, and he's hit on the idea that they can be brought to him ju well." 'Well Done!' in Cash A swell feed and cash boo totaling $3594, all "on the were enjoyed by Belmont em ees at their fourth annual quet held at the Ebell club. The affair was conceived by local packing executive as a ture of appreciation of work done. John Knapp, Granada sup-tendent, likened the human tions angle of the "big fa gathering to the situation exists in a successful fo "DOC" BARNES "Doc" Barnes was held by all who knew him, the Gazette is pleased to print the full statement here: IN MEMORIAM The character and worth of a man are most accurately judged by those who knew him best. It has been the pleasure and privilege of the members of the city council to have known H. E. W. Barnes intimately for many years. It is a comfort and a consolation to be able to say this world is better because he lived. In every community there are a few individuals who, by common consent, assume a role of leadership. Mr. Barnes was such a person. As a merchant he was diligent in his business. Through his sincerity and straightforwardness, as well as by his integrity and cordial manner, he deserved and possessed a splendid reputation. He inspired confidence and respect. As a citizen Mr. Barnes devoted energy, time and money to the progress of his city. His counsel was unvariably sought on matters pertaining to the public welfare. As a councilman Mr. Barnes was frank, outspoken and fearless. He assumed and performed the duties and responsibilities of One book contains blank checks imprinted with the name of the Crestview ranch, and the other bears the name of the Lester Parke Truck company. "The fact that the thieves took a machine with which to perforate the amount of the check indicates they are professionals," Chief Wilder opined. "They no doubt will be able to prepare the checks in a manner that will fool all but the most careful of their intended victims." "All who are asked to cash checks for strangers should be on the lookout for checks bearing either of the names mentioned above and, should such check be offered here, should notify the police at once." "It is entirely possible, of course," continued the chief, "that such checks may be entirely valid, but in light of the report from San Diego, to be sure is the safest policy." Boy! She Was a Wild, Wild Woman! The local constabulary was called to the rear of J. C. Penney store at 5:40 last Friday to see what could be done with a wild woman. And was she wild! She threatened the police, the citizens; no doubt the army and navy would have been attacked had they been present. Eventually the boys in blue prevailed, escorted her to the county clink. There it was found, among other things, that her middle name is "Jewel." WINS DISCHARGE Sgt. Clyde A. Martin of this city, recently received his honorable discharge from the air corps at the Santa Ana Army Air Base after three years of duty, the entire time being spent in the United States. His wife, Mrs. Margaret Martin, lives in this city. A swell feed and cash box totaling $3594, all "on the day were enjoyed by Belmont employees at their fourth annual quet held at the Ebell club." The affair was conceived by local packing executive as a ture of appreciation of work done. John Knapp, Granada superintendent, likened the human emotions angle of the "big face gathering to the situation that exists in a successful team." "We all have our part to play," Knapp explained. "If one fumbles or fails to hit them, things don't move smoothly if each plays the position assigned to him the entire team 'clinic flowers' From Home" The 60-odd special guests mistakably enjoyed the festivities fully as much as did the upstart of 300 Granada employees whose honor the event was given Dahlias and zinnias from the mont garden graced the bathing in the soft glow of riad candles. Toni Garrero's quartet remained preceding the serving a turkey dinner with all the min's. Ross L. Laird, Belm secretary, served as master of emonies and M. A. Gauer led in the national anthem. Rev. H. G. Schmelzer voiced invocation. Bonuses were awarded length of service, attendance packing record. In the long service group, 55 checks of each were given to those who worked the entire season; 2 checks of $28 each were given work since June; eight of $21 each who had worked July; 12 for work since April; and five checks of $5 each to workers since September. The attendance group, based on the number of days worked awards were given, the first going to Louise Milbrat and (Continued on Page 4) ANAHEIM AND THE COUNTY COMPLETE NAVY DAY PLANS Masons Mark 75th Anniversary With Birthday Banquet Approximately 140 members and guests of Anaheim lodge No. 207. Free and Accepted Masons, gathered in the lodge rooms here Wednesday night for the 75th birthday reception and banquet of the local organization. A delectable dinner, prepared and served by members of the One-Five-One Social club, O. E. S., and replete with everything from the appetizer, through a tender dessert. Observance of Navy Day in Anaheim during the week beginning October 22 will be ushered on next Monday night with a meeting at the American Legion hall, to which the public is invited. Final plans for the meeting were mapped at the regular meeting last Monday night of the Anaheim post of the Legion. Invitations were issued to the Navy Mothers, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Women's Auxiliary and to the Women's Auxiliary of the Legion to participate. Mark Stephenson, assistant chief of police who was recently discharged from the navy and who is chairman of the Navy Day observance here, has requested the Navy to provide a speaker. Belmont Awards Bonuses, Reveals Plans at "Feed" It was almost as if a new industry had come to Anaheim when Frank Belmont announced the banquet he gave last Thursday night for employees of his canada packing house that he tends soon to embark on a long-erished dream of packing orders in Anaheim throughout the year. When I built the packing house here, it was my plan to operate through both seasons under the roof," he said. "It was my intention to import navels to supplement the valencia season, thereby assuring my workers steady employment." The outbreak of the war interrupted with that original intention, Belmont explained, but he does to carry out his original aim of year 'round work with the timing of the new season. The boss is upsetting a tradition of a half-century in the pack-industry," remarked a Granada employee. "It's been the habit to follow the crops, and now it's hit on the idea that the crops be brought to him just as usual." All Done!" in Cash A swell feed and cash bonuses billing $3594, all "on the boss," were enjoyed by Belmont employees at their fourth annual banquet held at the Ebell clubhouse. The affair was conceived by the full packing executive as a gesture of appreciation of work well done. John Knapp, Granada superintendent, likened the human relationship to the situation which sets in a successful football game. Approximately 140 members and guests of Anaheim lodge No. 207. Free and Accepted Masons, gathered in the lodge rooms here Wednesday night for the 75th birthday reception and banquet of the local organization. A delectable dinner, prepared and served by members of the One-Five-One Social club, O. E. S., and replete with everything from the appetizer, through a tender roast of beef to dessert in the form of a temptingly-beautiful three-tiered birthday cake, was enjoyed. Margaret Vincent, chairman, had the following to assist her: Maude Adams, Vera Baum, Clara Wilson, Daisy Casey, Maude Saenger, Ethel Bruce, Esther Kemper, Mabel Wright, Lil Leigh, Lillian Davis, Blanche Daniels, Sue Moher and Mary Jane Anderson. The reception was the highlight of a week of activity, with which Anaheim Masons are celebrating the Diamond Anniversary of Anaheim lodge. Attendance doubtless was cut down by inability of Lawrence E. Kelley of Los Angeles, recently elected grand master of California, to attend, because of illness of Mrs. Kelley. Grand Master Kelley was to have been the guest of honor and principal speaker at the affair. His visit to the Anaheim lodge was not cancelled, but postponed, he advised its officers, and he will come here at an early later date. Dean W. Hassen, worshipful master of the Anaheim lodge, presided at the meeting Wednesday night, and those seated at the head table included: William Rodger, junior past grand sword bearer, Gus Allen and Henry McMaster, inspectors, respectively, of the 100th and 101st Masonic districts; George Frampton, junior past grand Bible bearer, Artesia; C. A. Lee, junior past grand junior steward, Azusa, and P. H. Krick and C. E. Holcomb, Anaheim's two oldest living past masters. After Rodger had cut the cake and the last of it had disappeared, the members gathered in the lodge hall for a session of reminiscence, and to discuss affairs of the lodge, past, present and future. Hasson interested his listeners with an incident out of the past, related to him by Mrs. Emma Grimshaw: In the early days of Anaheim, the lodge built a frame building Final plans for the meeting were mapped at the regular meeting last Monday night of the Anaheim post of the Legion. Invitations were issued to the Navy Mothers, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Women's Auxiliary and to the Women's Auxiliary of the Legion to participate. Mark Stephenson, assistant chief of police who was recently discharged from the navy and who is chairman of the Navy Day observance here, has requested the Navy to provide a speaker, motion pictures and other entertainment in keeping with the nature of the affair. The Anaheim Kiwanis club will observe Navy Day at its regular meeting next Tuesday. Lt. J. C. Kennedy of Portsmouth, Eng., who has served 44 years in the British navy, will be the principal speaker. Lieutenant Kennedy is visiting his son-in-law and daughter, Maj. and Mrs. C. A. Schmidt. Following his retirement next December 12, he plans to make his future home in Anaheim. While there will be no single county-wide observance of Navy Day October 27 in Orange county; local affairs similar to the Anaheim celebration will be held during next week in virtually all of the county's major communities, Sen. Thomas Kuchel, Orange County Navy Day chairman, has announced. Navy Day, inaugurated in 1922 by the Navy League of the United States, which has continued to sponsor the annual observance in tribute to the United States Navy, was conceived with the purpose of assuring a strong Navy as a prime requisite of our national security. Nutrition Classes Planned By Local Red Cross Officials Plans are being formulated by Red Cross representatives to organize nutritional classes here during the fall and winter months and a civic nutritional program is being prepared for publication, according to Mrs. L. N. Wisser; head of the nutritional division locally. At present Red Cross nutritional field representative, Mrs. Eleanor Bowdoin, is consulting with Mrs. Wisser here. The first private command performance was given by direction of Queen Victoria at Windsor YOUTH SYMPHONY IN BIG TIME; RECEIVES WORLDWIDE PUBLICITY All of Orange county—and Anaheim, especially—has just reason to be proud of the Orange County Youth Symphony orchestra, which makes its home in Anaheim under sponsorship of the Kiwanis club here. This youthful musical organization of unquestioned merit and ability really has arrived. It has received widespread acclaim—world-wide, in fact. Written up in the October issue of the magazine, Kiwanis International, which printed not only a lengthy and highly complimentary article, but a paragraph of the orchestra as well, and having been chosen to appear with musical talent of international fame in 1945-46 South Bay concert series at Redondo Beach, the Youth Symphony has inspired other cities to copy its plan of organization and operation. All of which, of course, reflects credit on Anaheim, for here is the home of the organization. Major share of credit for the success of the Youth Symphony goes jointly to Miss Norma Perkins, under whose guidance during the fall and winter months and a civic nutritional program is being prepared for publication, according to Mrs. L. N. Wisser; head of the nutritional division locally. At present Red Cross nutritional field representative, Mrs. Eleanor Bowdoin, is consulting with Mrs. Wisser here. The first private command performance was given by direction of Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle on Dec. 28, 1848. The play was "The Merchant of Venice" and starred Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean. MEMBERSHIPS ARE OPEN IN YOUTH ORCHESTRAS Memberships in the Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra and in its juvenile counterparts, the Children's Orchestra and the Junior Symphony, are available to all youthful musicians except trombone and trumpet players, at the present time. These two sections are filled and a lengthy waiting list is on hand. Children with musical talent should be brought to the attention of Miss Perkins, Mr. Bradley or the Anaheim Kiwanis Club. Membership in the organization is not restricted to residents of Orange county but depends entirely on talent, ability and regular attendance at weekly rehearsals.