anaheim-gazette 1945-11-01

Two Air Heroes Of World War II Stop in Anaheim Two heroes of the United States Army Air Force who made headlines in the newspapers of the nation prior to VE and VJ days trod Anaheim streets, virtually unrecognized, this week. One is Col. J. D. Landers of Joshua, Texas, who at 23 is declared to be one of the youngest, if not the youngest, man holding that military rank; the other, Lt. Col. Sidney Woods, whose home is at Somerton, Ariz. Both were registered at the Angelina hotel. Colonel Landers has 36½ enemy planes to his credit, six of which were Japs. Colonel Woods won distinction when in a single day in March this year, he shot down five of 15 Nazi planes headed for the Russian front. Other pilots of the Eighth Air Force accounted for an additional five. Was a Prisoner He, in turn, was shot down over Czecho Slovakia, and was held prisoner six weeks before liberation by American forces. Woods was discharged at Santa Ana air base in mid-week and returned to Texas for a visit here. Sgt. John Bloodgood Home From Service Sgt. John Bloodgood, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bloodgood of Rt. 2, Box 128, Anaheim, received his discharge from the San Bernardino army separation base, Saturday, October 27. He entered the army in January of 1942 and has attended schools of photo mapping in various parts of the country. Peace Changing Type of Guests At Hotels Here A marked change in the type of persons who are signing hotel registers here is apparent in the early months of the post-war period, as compared with those while the conflict was raging. Anaheim hotel proprietors declare. Fading are the days when virtually every occupant of a hotel room—or the hopefuls on the waiting list in the lobby—wore a uniform, or was a member of the family of a man in service. Army and navy uniforms continue numerous among the patrons, but they are diminishing noticeably as discharges turn more and more of their wearers back into civilians. Tourists are growing in number, and are expected to increase greatly in the near future. H. E. Humate of the Pickwick tells of a recent visit to Palm Springs for the convention of the Southern California Hotel Association, where he heard predictions of vastly greater tourist seasons, with easing of travel restrictions. Little remained to re-read yesterday's Hallowe'en one of the most successful exhibitions in Anaheim's when dawn broke over this morning. Street decorations were in place, but for time only; confetti and carded masks were scattered streets that yesterday night rang to merry laughs shuffling feet of carefree brants. These and a few memories were all that woke up the rested in a heap in the middle of a Center street intersection in the path of the night. Then it was dragged to the where it sprawled awake arrival of the trash man. Miss Margaret Mitch supervisor in the Anaheim schools, provided the decorations for the breakables. Staff Sgt. Howard Ree editor of Crossroads, office application of the Santa Ana Air base, (whose amusements appear on page one issue of the Gazette) was from the platform at the fast for the hilariously decorations on the awarded to winners of tumble contest at the early Colonel Woods won distinction when in a single day in March this year, he shot down five of 15 Nazi planes headed for the Russian front. Other pilots of the Eighth Air Force accounted for an additional five. Was a Prisoner He, in turn, was shot down over Czecho Slovakia, and was held prisoner six weeks before liberation by American forces. Woods was discharged at Santa Ana air base in mid-week and returned to Texas for a visit before continuing to Colorado, where he plans to enter the cattle business. The plane piloted by Colonel Landers was christened Beautiful Doll, a tribute, it is said by his friends, to the fair daughters of Anaheim. He had visited this city a number of times during his training and service, being a close personal friend of R. F. Macbeth, mine host of the Angelina. Landers, who was a backfielder on the Texas Aggies team of a few years back, planned to leave Wednesday by plane for San Antonio, where he is to be processed at Kelly field. He will continue his career in aviation as a civilian, having been offered an official position with one of the larger air transportation companies. Gene E. Bech First To Travel Chinese Waters in 8 Years SHANGHAI—(Delayed)—Gene E. Bech, motor machinist's mate, first class, 217 Ellsworth avenue, Anaheim, had the distinction of convoying the first American Navy men to travel the Yangtze and Wangpoo rivers to Shanghai in eight years—since shortly after the ill-fated Panay had been bombed and sunk in 1937. The voyage took place shortly after the end of hostilities, when it was decided that for military and economic reasons, it was necessary to send a Naval advance base unit to occupy Shanghai. The unit, Naval Advance Base Unit 13, was taken 12 miles up the Yangtze and 33 miles up the Wangpoo on LST's (landing ships, tank) and escorting vessels after a trip from Calclone, Samar island, by way of Okinawa. The trip was marked by foul weather, including two typhoons, and the explosion of a floating land mine that rocked one of the LST's, but they caused no more serious casualty than the "dunking" of one of the crewmen, who was promptly rescued by his mates. New Address of the Heckman Brothers Pfc. Harry Heckman, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Heckman of 519 East Chartres street, is now stationed at Luzon, according to word received by his mother. After serving in the European theater of war, he left Marsailles, France, July 15, and arrived in Luzon, Aug. 21. He is now on detached service and plays in the band at Luzon area command. His new address is Pfc. Harry Heckman, 19178030, 1284 Engr. (C) Bn. A.P.O. 198, care postmaster, San Francisco. The Heckman's younger son, Warren, is now with the carrier Midway, as an optical officer. His address is Ens. Warren C. Heckman, USS Midway, C. V. B. 41, care postmaster, New York. Henry S. Currie Promoted to T/5 A NINTH AIR FORCE COMMAND BATTALION, Germany—Henry S. Currie, who is with the 850th Engineer Aviation battalion in Germany, has been promoted to the rank of technician fifth numerous among the patrons, but they are diminishing noticeably as discharges turn more and more of their wearers back into civilians. Tourists are growing in number, and are expected to increase greatly in the near future. H. E. Humate of the Pickwick tells of a recent visit to Palm Springs for the convention of the Southern California Hotel Association, where he heard predictions of vastly greater tourist seasons, with easing of travel restrictions and governmental control of hotel affairs. Said Bill McDermott of the Valencia, "I'll say there's a difference! We even have a spare room or two nowadays — something scarce as the proverbial hen's teeth, even a few months ago. "I've noticed an increase in commercial travel in the last few months, although the salesmen admit they have little to sell. They're back, renewing friendships and preparing for the day when they must get out and dig for business." At the Angelina, uniforms continue in the majority, but owner R. F. Macbeth explains that his guests are largely military personnel who must have apartments for their families. "However, we do have a few commercial men in the hotel almost every week." Elliott smilingly signed autographs for his youthful shippers to give him cramp, then mounted and showed just how they full tilt before the camera to a quick stop, with Thu his hind feet, pawing at Gee-ee-ee-ee! Just like these—and did the kids eat (We oldsters weren't looking in the other either.)" Judging of horses on ter street Alpha Beta strictly on a big-time basis Elden Fairbanks of Pzcar of equestrian awards a national reputation among lovers. In addition to a regular fixture of the equitation department of the famed ment of Roses, he office many of the big shows out the United States. The lad who led them was "another country boy has made good." Like all the nickname, "Wild B." scended on Elliott's show a result of his faithful pony on the screen of the famed handed but two-gunned Wild Bill Hickok who Lloyd R. Scott Is Home from Navy Lloyd R. Scott, 218 East Wilhelmina street, Anaheim, received his honorable discharge from the navy Oct. 23, from the San Pedro separation center. At the time of his discharge he was shipfitter second class and during his three years' service was on active duty in the American theater, Aslatic and Philippine theaters, serving on the USS Cascade, USS Ellett, USS Manning and Navy No. 3964. Prior to enlistment he was employed by Fluor corporation of Los Angeles. Cpl. Stevens Home From Alaska Base Word has been received from Fairbanks, Alaska, that Cpl. Clarence C. Stevens, Route 1. Anaheim, left Ladd Field by Air Transport liner, on Oct. 18 for the separation center, at Fort MacArthur, Calif. Before leaving the base at Fairbanks, Cpl. Stevens was awarded a certificate by the Alaskan Division, Air Transport Command for "commendable service under severe conditions peculiar to Canada and Alaska requiring perseverance and devotion to duty." Ladd Field was the hub of the Alsib route, over which planes were ferried to Russia. Hallowe’en Hilites Little remained to remind of yesterday’s Hallowe’en Festival, one of the most successful celebrations in Anaheim’s history, when dawn broke over the city this morning. Street decorations were in place, but for a short time only; confetti and a few discarded masks were scattered over streets that yesterday and last night rang to merry laughter and shuffling feet of carefree celebrities. These and a wealth of memories were all that was left. One of the prize-winning entries in the Kiddies Parade—a stage coach fashioned by youthful hands from bits of packing cases and cardboard, followed the example of the one-horse shay. It came to pieces. For a time it rested in a heap in the middle of a Center street intersection, right on the path of the night parade. Then it was dragged to the gutter, where it sprawled awaiting the arrival of the trash man. Miss Margaret Mitchell, art supervisor in the Anaheim public schools, provided the attractive decorations for the breakfast tables. Staff Sgt. Howard Reitter, art editor of Crossroads, official publication of the Santa Ana Army Air base, (whose amusing caroons appear on page one of this issue of the Gazette) was thanked from the platform at the breakfast for the hilariously funny decorations on the “prizes” awarded to winners of the cosume contest at the early morn- Support the Community SPECTACULAR FOOT "FOOD COMES FIRST" Spend where it counts ALPHA BETA Daily Fresh Fruit Vegetables ALPHA BETA Daily Fresh Fruits Vegetables POTATOES IDAHO RUSSETS 10 lbs. 37¢ RADISHES 3 Bunches 10¢ BROCCOLI ANDY BOY 17¢ lb. RUTABAGAS WASHINGTON BEST 3 lbs. 17¢ RED GRAPES 2 lbs. 19¢ CANDIED FRUIT MIXED—FOR FRUIT CAKE RED GRAPES 2 lbs. 19¢ CANDIED FRUIT MIXED—FOR FRUIT CAKE 49¢ lb. 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