anaheim-gazette 1945-11-29

Unlucky Number From Anaheim In Lucky Party of Guests of Maritime Service on a Cruise Thirteen Anaheim citizens were among upwards of 150 business and civic leaders of Orange county who were guests of the United States Maritime Service aboard the training ship, "American Seafarer," for a cruise from Long Beach to Catalina island last Saturday. It was an enjoyable and well-conducted affair, which went off without hitch, due to careful planning and skillful execution. Purpose of the cruise was to acquaint the public through public officials, civic clubs and newspapers, with activities of the maritime service, which is the training organization for the War Shipping Administration. The Anaheim party was made up of: J. A. Baker, Orange county supervisor; Leo J. Sheridan and Ray Van Wagoner, city councilmen; F. P. Robins, past president, chamber of commerce; H. G. Schmelzer, representing the chamber; Tevis Westgate, president, Anaheim Realty board; H. T. Walsworth, president of the Anaheim Rotary club; Paul Bakenhus, president, William G. Claussen, president-elect, and E. T. Bradley, member, Kiwanis club; Glenn A. Hipes, president, Anaheim Lions club; and R. F. Nipper, production superintendent, and C. G. Burke, editor, the Gazette. LOCAL BOY IN CREW Aboard the Seafarer the party found at least one local member of the crew. He is Billy Gathas, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gathas, Anaheim cafe proprietors. Young Gathas, who graduated from high school here last spring, enlisted in the Merchant Marine five months ago. He is expecting assignment this week for service as a member of a crew of a vessel bound for over- U. P. Is Spending Millions in Work Of Rehabilitation With $24,000,000 worth of new equipment on order, Union Pacific has requested bids on 100 additional passenger cars, W. H. Guild, executive assistant to President W. Jeffers, discloses. The action is in anticipation of imminent heavy traffic increases. It is announced that the railroad has spent $414,000,000 since 1939 to take care of increased traffic due to the war. New equipment on order includes 1,000 box cars, costing $3,-625,000, and 500 automobile cars, at an estimated cost of $2,100,000. Delivery is expected to be completed by January. Twenty-nine diesel switch engines will be delivered within the next 90 days as a part of a $3,175,000 order for 40 of the engines, of which 11 already have Army Releases, Gazette Hires SAAAB Editor Howard W. Reitter, who served as art editor of Crossroads official publication of the San Ana Army Air base four years was discharged today after slightly more than four years and months in the army. He in diatly became a member of Gazette staff. He and his wife, the former Miss Kathryn Richey of Hood, have resided in Santa Clara during his connection with base there, but now plan to move to Anaheim if and when suitable quarters can be found. Reitter entered the army Marysville, Calif., where his mates now reside. His mother Mrs. G. J. Reitter was a guest her son and daughter-in-law ing Thanksgiving. Directors Will Discuss New YMCA Tonight Possibility of obtaining a Y.M.C.A building for Anaheim will come before the annual meeting of that organization at the clubhouse tonight. A discussion of the subject is listed on program. The present building, located at 407 South Philadelphia street is old and poorly-located for vent needs of the organization; pointed out. Its limited adequate in the past, has outgrown as the city has... LOCAL BOY IN CREW Aboard the Seafarer the party found at least one local member of the crew. He is Billy Gathas, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gathas, Anaheim cafe proprietors. Young Gathas, who graduated from high school here last spring, enlisted in the Merchant Marine five months ago. He is expecting assignment this week for service as a member of a crew of a vessel bound for overseas. The visitors found the commanding officer, Commander W. E. Porter, a genial host, with the personality needed to make his guests feel at home in strange surroundings. Engaging manner of him and members of his staff had them at ease soon after they boarded the ship from a launch which ferried them from the mainland. They enjoyed free run of the ship, from engine room to top deck, and they nosed into everything in sight to their heart's content. ANOTHER COMING UP The trip was preliminary to another planned for December 18, when chambers of commerce of the various cities of the county will name 300 members of a party to make a similar cruise. Winners of the right to participation will be decided in some cities by means of a contest being conducted in daily newspapers by means of a quiz based on a series of articles printed daily this week. A list of questions pertaining to the Maritime Service will follow, correct answers to which are contained in the articles. Chamber of commerce officials are asked to serve as judges locally to decide winners of the trip. That much of the Third Fleet recently home victorious from the Western Pacific, was assembled in Long Beach harbor added to interest of the cruise for Saturday's party. Many got their first closeups of battleships, aircraft carriers and other men-o'-war for the first time. When one of the "flat-tops," which overhauled the Seafarer about halfway on the return trip, displayed its ease of maneuverability and the speed with which it can travel, even eyes accustomed to things of the sea were wont to "pop," just a wee bit. LINE UP FOR CHOW Lunch was served aboard in the spacious spick-and-span mess provided for the crew, and a lot of local dignitaries long-accurse road has spent $414,000,000 since 1939 to take care of increased traffic due to the war. New equipment on order includes 1,000 box cars, costing $3,-625,000, and 500 automobile cars, at an estimated cost of $2,100,000. Delivery is expected to be completed by January. Twenty-nine diesel switch engines will be delivered within the next 90 days as a part of a $3,175,000 order for 40 of the engines, of which 11 already have been received. Thirteen 2000-horsepower diesel passenger engines are on order for delivery in March, at a cost of $2,200,000. Also for delivery next month is a 6000-horsepower diesel freight engine, costing $585,000. New rail to be delivered this year totals 132,000 tons, costing $5,885,000, and with it will come $8,672,000 worth of tie plates, frogs, joint bars, anchors and switches. Two million new ties add another $2,500,000. Orange Gardens Cafe Is Reopened J. O. Crumby of route 4, Anaheim, reopened the Orange Gardens cafe at Harbor and Ball roads, today. Mrs. Crumby and their daughter, Nan, a graduate of Fullerton Junior college, are associated with him in operation of the business. The cafe has been closed the last two years because of difficulty in obtaining suitable supplies and adequate experienced help. Crumby explained. The cafe will serve luncheons, as well as specializing in chicken dinners, as in the past. The Crumby also will cater to club meetings and teas. Hattie M. Wilson Called By Death Hattie M. Wilson, 83 years of age passed away at the Lutheran hospital in Anaheim on Nov. 26. A native of California, she was born in Folsom and had spent the last twenty-two years in Anaheim. She was a member of the Unity church in Los Angeles and was very active in Red Cross work. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Josephine Fulfer, Anaheim and one grandson, Wilson E. Fulfer with the U.S. Army in Europe. Funeral services were held Nov. 29 from Backs Campbell and Kaulbars chapel and interment. Possibility of obtaining a Y. M. C. A. building for Anaheim will come before the annual meeting of that organization at the clubhouse tonight. A discusion of the subject is listed on program. The present building, located at 407 South Philadelphia street is old and poorly-located for current needs of the organization; pointed out. Its limited size adequate in the past has outgrown as the city has pressed, Y leaders declare. TO NAME DIRECTORS Eight directors will be elected at tonight's meeting, four for each year terms each, and a like number for one year. Terms of following six directors expire the present time: Wilbert B. Charles Frank, Frank Kellerman, Charles A. Pearson, Oscar Nerger, and Luis Sandoval. Other two places on the board unoccupied at present. Principal speaker of the ning will be Kirby Page, known author and social evalist. For eight years he was vice president of The World Tomorrow; is an extensive traveler; has visited 35 different countries his travels which have caused him across the oceans 20 times. His writings include 22 illustrated books, and he now works on his 23rd, "Now is Time to Prevent a Third War." Sales of more than a million are claimed for his work which also include 17 pamphlets and numerous magazine articles many of which have been translated into foreign languages. BORN IN TEXAS An ordained minister of Disciples of Christ, he has pastorates in larger cities including New York and Chicago. A native Texan, his home near La Habra. Certificates of leadership were presented to club leaders of various Y activities; presentation made by Jerry Patton, Y.C.A. secretary here; Ted P. chairman of the Gra-Y Fried Indians committee; also will sent charters to groups he by Charles Frank; Robert O'Dick Foster and himself. Edith Brown will sing two os; and Bob Quast, who recounted returning to his plumbing ness here; after service over with the army air force; will group singing. Anaheim Pioneer Passes Away at Family Home When one of the "flat-tops," which overhauled the Seafarer about halfway on the return trip, displayed its ease of maneuverability and the speed with which it can travel, even eyes accustomed to things of the sea were wont to "pop," just a wee bit. LINE UP FOR CHOW Lunch was served aboard in the spacious, spick-and-span mess provided for the crew, and a lot of local dignitaries long-acustomed to having their food brought to them at the table, at home or in a restaurant, found they still are adept at balancing their own tray. A nippy breeze guaranteed good attendance each time the snip's loudspeaker announced "coffee for the special guests being served in the general mess." (The rhyme of the wording of the announcement caused many to wonder if "guests" don't constitute a "general mess" to the orderly routine of the vessel.) Talks by Captain Porter, Johnny Johnson, former secretary of the Anaheim chamber of commerce; David Olmsted, managing director of the Long Beach auditorium-convention and publicity department, and others, outlined purposes of the trip and activities of the maritime service and the merchant marine. Former Mayor Fred Rowland of Santa Ana, member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, responded for the visitors, thanking Captain Porter and other officers and men, for their courtesies. SCHOOL IN MOVIE A colored motion picture showing a typical day's routine at the service's officer training school at Alameda, which all enlisted men are eligible to attend after 14 months of active service, was thoroughly enjoyed. Commander Porter was in charge of the school born in Folsom and had spent the last twenty-two years in Anaheim. She was a member of the Unity church in Los Angeles and was very active in Red Cross work. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Josephine Fuller, Anaheim and one grandson, Wilson E. Fuller with the U. S. Army in Europe. Funeral services were held Nov. 29 from Backs Campbell and Kaulbars chapel and interment was in the Anaheim cemetery. prior to being assigned to the American Seafarer. Thoroughness of training administered aboard the ship is evident in condition of the vessel, which was built in 1923 but which does not show its age. "It was chosen for its purpose for a very good reason," Captain Porter explains. "There are problems in keeping it in tip-top shape that these boys must learn before they are worthy of being sent to sea on a modern ship. Their life here is not intended to be what might be expected aboard a yacht. They work hard and long, but they are kept at the top of health and mental alertness." Equipment of the ship for caring for the men's physical needs—food and means of its preparation; medicine and surgical instruments; recreational facilities and sleeping quarters—are of latest design and in best of condition. Those who have the opportunity to make the trip next month will find themselves well repaid. It is an experience that cannot be purchased with money and one that long will be remembered. Mrs. Wallie Frazee of the Wilson-Beaver apartments, reported to police that someone entered her apartment during her absence recently and slashed her clothing with a sharp knife or razor. Army Releases, Gazette Hires AAAAB Editor Ward W. Reitter, who has been art editor of Crossroads, final publication of the Santa Army Air base four years, discharged today after slight more than four years and nine months in the army. He immediately became a member of theette staff. and his wife, the former Kathryn Richey of Holly- have resided in Santa Ana and his connection with the there, but now plan to move anaheim if and when suitablelers can be found. itter entered the army from resville, Calif., where his par-nose reside. His mother, G. J. Reitter, was a guest of son and daughter-in-law dur-thanksgiving. Directors Will Discuss New MCA Tonight possibility of obtaining a new C. C. A. building for Anaheim come before the annual meet-of that organization at Ebell house tonight. A discussion on the subject is listed on thegram. The present building, located 907 South Philadelphia street, and poorly-located for presneeds of the organization, it is tied out. Its limited space,uate in the past, has been grown as the city has prog- Orange Belt Buys Arena Fruit Co.; Heinze Joins MOD Purchase of the Arena Fruit company, 805 East Center street, by the Orange Belt Fruit Distributors of Pomona, earlier this month, was disclosed yesterday. A. W. Heinze, 950 North Palm street, who has served as manager since Arena purchased the business a year ago, has accepted appointment as manager of the Riverside Citrus association's facilities at Riverside. The latter is an affiliate of Mutual Orange Distributors. Heinze previously had managed the business three years while it was under ownership of Kri-nard Packing company, which sold it to Arena. He is well-known in citrus circles throughout this area, having spent 12 years with MOD prior to going with Krinard. He plans to sell his home in Anaheim and move his family to Riverside as soon as suitable arrangements can be made there. Ted Blelefeldt of Azusa succeeds Heinze as manager of the property for Orange Belt. Blelefeldt, who formerly was a foreman for Orange Belt at Azusa, already has assumed his new duties. 'Honey' Exemplifies Dogs' Love for Man An excellent example of the umb devotion that has endeared dogs to the heart of man since that first of our forbearers lugged home a snarling, frightened wild Mrs. Lucille Vernoy and her nine children, ranging from 7 years of age are shown on arrival aboard the Santa Fe California Limited at Los Angeles Union Station on November traveling all the way from Missouri by coach for a reunion children's father, Stephen A. Vernoy, disabled army veteran Vernoy will live in Orange, Calif., where Mr. Vernoy is employed in citrus orchards. To feed her brood on their long ternoy carried a suitcase full of fried chicken, sandwiches and cakes. AAA AND THE FARMER bought the farm 27 year was worn out grain land "No one had ever practic conservation farming ther An excellent example of the aumb devotion that has endeared dogs to the heart of man since that first of our forbearers lugged home a snarling, frightened wild canine puppy to share his cave, is exemplified daily at the Valencia hotel here. "Honey," a spaniel, the color of whose coat determined her name, is figuratively speaking—the property of William C. McDermott, Jr., proprietor of the hotel. But in fact she is "Charley's" dog. "Charley" is Charles Green; night clerk. Honey's day does not truly begin until late in the afternoon, and it ends when most other Anaheimers are going to work, for those are the hours when Charley is around. Then Honey is alert, frisking as her overweight and a lame leg, crippled by an automobile, will permit. When Charley is behind the desk, Honey lies nearby. While he sits in a lobby chair, she lies at his feet. When duty calls him to an upper floor, Honey rides the elevator, although she refuses to enter it at all other times. SHE WAITS FOR HIM When he goes for a walk or to his meals, Honey trails along, unless denied that pleasure by a direct command. Then she lies tirelessly by the door, looking anxiously in the direction he took, until his return. Honey permits all others to stroke her head or pat her back, showing only mild interest, but when Charley is in sight, she trisks and barks low sounds of joy, her abbreviated stump of a tail wigwagging an unmistabale message of pleasure. Green has a way with animals, and Honey has "fallen hard" for them. An old circus man, he had an interest in animals and their ways even before he became connected with the "big top." He's had many pets. The cats of the neighborhood of the hotel present a problem; they want to follow Charley into the lobby everytime he steps out the back door. "I used to have two cats that followed me along the street like dogs," he recalls. Mrs. Lucille Vernoy and her nine children ranging from the years of age are shown on arrival aboard the Santa Fe. California Limited at Los Angeles Union Station on November 1st, traveling all the way from Missouri by coach for a reunion of children's father, Stephen A. Vernoy, disabled army veteran. Vernoy will live in Orange, Calif., where Mr. Vernoy is employed in citrus orchards. To feed her brood on their long term, Vernoy carried a suitcase full of fried chicken, sandwiches and cakes. AAA FARMER DAIRY, BEEF, LAMB PAYMENTS TO END The dairy, beef, sheep and lamb payments issued by the Agricultural Conservation committees, are among the food subsidies slated to end June 30, 1946, based on reports originating with the secretary of agriculture, according to Stephen Griset, chairman of the Orange county committee. Payments were instituted as a war measure to increase production. Increase in price cellings might be needed for some commodities to help compensate for removal of subsidies. Other food subsidies which will be discontinued next year are on canned and frozen vegetables, dry edible beans, prunes, and raisins. These will end not later than the close of the 1945 crop season. The flour subsidy will end June 30, 1946. The roll-back subsidy on pork of $1.30 per live hundredweight will end not later than March 30, with the remaining pork subsidy (now 40 cents per live hundredweight) to be terminated not later than June 30, 1946. The canned grapefruit juice subsidy expires with selling of the 1944-45 crop and will not be renewed. The vegetable shortening subsidy is to end not later than December 31, 1945, and the cheese subsidy will be ended not later than February 28, 1946. No final determination has been made as to the ending of the subsidies on sugar, oil seed, or payments to non-processing slaughterers. SEEDED COVER CROPS FOR BETTER ORCHARD Daniel P. Corcoran Butte county orchardist, has practiced conservation farming for 27 years, and has results to show for it. He owns and operates 625 acres of peaches, prunes, and walnuts near Gridley, Calif. When he bought the farm 27 years was worn out grain land. No one had ever practiced conservation farming there coran recalls. "I knew I build up that soil if I make it support an orchard." Corcoran's first step is prepare the soil and young orchard, interplant a bean crop for its nitrate values and leguminous. From the first, seeded green crops have played an important part in his farming tions. He claims a good crop can result only frozing and care as if it were crop. He admits that so volunteer crops can be developed but he believes the value received from legumes is so great that should include this as a his regular farming program. The Corcoran orchards are fully planned and seed green manure just after it is off, and irrigation follows coran boasts there has new a plow in his orchards. He will tell you three growths are discased under year, the seeded growth spring when it has read proper stage, again at time, and a third time after and prior to sowing a catch of cover crop stresses that a leguminous manure cover crop should at the proper time it is still "giving" to the best all around crop district. Corcoran also subsoils tently. Land going into chard is deply subsoil. Anaheim Pioneer Passes Away at Family Home Ann Spencer passed away at the family home on Orthorpe Avenue on Nov. 25. In Lucas Iowa 89 years ago, he lived the last fifty-nine days on the ranch home on Orthorpe avenue. He is survived by four sons: Jon L., Spencer, Anahealm;ence, Horace and Howard;ancer all of Fullerton; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Strain and Fred Van Wig of Fullerton; and grandchildren and one great child. She was a member of Los Angeles Baptist Church. Services were in Backs Campbell Kaulbars chapel with Rev. Edd Hodson, Fullerton, officiatand internment was in Anaheim cemetary. Veterans Face Loss of Right to Vote Frank M. Jordan, Secretary of the state, has expressed concern over privileges for returning veterans of World War II. Jordan explained that during war those in the armed service claimed certain localities as legal residence but upon return to civilian life will reside where. It will be necessary these veterans to personallyify the county clerk, or register of voters, of change of address, or face loss of voting privi- Daniel P. Corcoran, Butte county orchardist, has practiced conservation farming for 27 years, and has results to show for it. He owns and operates 625 acres of pecaches, prunes, and walnuts near Gridley, Calif. When he winter peas and other seeded in various blocks chard. He has adopted the best all around crop district. Corcoran also subsoils tently. Land going into chard is deply subsoil. ELEPHANTINE MYSTERY His interest in inhabitants of the animal world is intense as that of any youngster. That is shown by the fact that he recently finished reading two volumes on the life and habits of elephants. But the friend from whom he borrowed them back in his original home town in Nebraska, failed to send the third volume of the set, and Charley isn't exactly pleased by the oversight. "The very thing I wanted to learn about pachyderms is in that other book, and now I've got to wait until he sends it," Green explains. Meantime he goes about his duties at the hotel—and Honey rings at his heels, dozes by his feet, or lifes longingly awaiting his return, as conditions may require. Members of the armed forces of the United States or the Government of the Philippine Islands, who honorably served between December 1941, and August 1948, are eligible to wear the new World War II Victory Medal. Chemical warfare as a military art fell into disuse with the invention of guncotton, and did not come back until Germany initiated the use of toxic gas, flame throwers and aerial incendiaries in World War I. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR PORTRAIT TAKEN FOR CHRISTMAS! Have your photo taken and put on one of those LOVELY CHRISTMAS CARDS. The Card that is not thrown away after Christmas. A Lovely Gift—one of Spears' Hand-Painted California Scene Framed or unframed. Many subjects to select See them at— SPEARS STUDIO 117 South Los Angeles St. ANAP Enlarging . . . Coloring . . . Kodak Finishing Thursday, November 29, 1945 again the first year after planting. After the orchard is two years old, restricted subsolling is carried out once between each row of trees, and in conjunction with the natural flow of irrigation waters. He has also carried out extensive experiments with application of commercial fertilizers to cover crops. "Accidental" farming does not apply to his orchard. When Corcoran becomes convinced that a farming practice is sound, he experiments until he knows why he should continue with it and what the results are. In his orchards fertilizer is carefully broadcast evenly throughout the orchard to benefit the small feeder roots. Corcoran thoroughly believes in the agricultural conservation program. Sitting in the office at his pleasant ranch home he will talk for hours on methods and benefits of conservation farming. He will tell you he expects and gets a minimum 16 ton per unit yield from his orchard. Further, he will tell you the second generation of trees is growing in his orchard now and are planted in the same spaces occupied by the first planting, and the land is ready for a third generation planting there. Prices of feed grains and other concentrates, except oats, probably will average about the same in 1945-46 as in 1944-45. Supplies are slightly smaller than last season. However, the hay supply is one of the largest on record. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics expects prices received by farmers for poultry products to decline in 1946 because of increased meat supplies, smaller non-civilian takings of poultry products, and reduced consumer purchasing power. However, eggs, to rebuild livestock production. Particularly needed are alfalfa, alsike and red clover seed, for which farmers receive special acreage payments through AAA. USDA has now over 6.6 million tons of commodities held domestically, acquired mostly in carrying out price support commitments. It also has 1.4 million tons of commodities held as commodity loan collateral; and more than 718,000 tons of food and other agricultural products purchased for lend-lease, liberated areas, and U.S. territories. "Farmer committeemen all over the United States will soon start work on a community conservation needs survey," according to Stephen Griset, chairman of the Orange county Agricultural Conservation association. He explained the job is to analyze needs and record them on a ledger which can be kept current by deducing accomplishments and adding additional needs that become apparent. Local analyses will be compiled into county, state and national surveys, as outline for the most direct attack on soil and water problems within legal limitations and available funds. Practices eligible under the conservation program must maintain or increase soil fertility; control and prevent soil erosion caused by wind or water; encourage conservation and better farm use of water; or conserve and increase range and pasture forage. Griset stated "The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself. Soil is the source of food, clothing and other basic necessities of life." He said that in recent years this country has made a good start toward soil and water conservation, but even greater ef- bought the farm 27 years ago it was worn out grain land. "No one had ever practiced soil conservation farming there," Corcoran recalls. "I knew I had to build up that soil, if I was to make it support an orchard." Corcoran's first step was to prepare the soil and plant a young orchard, interplanted with bean crop for its nitrogenous values and leguminous residue. From the first, seeded green maure crops have played an important part in his farming operations. He claims a good cover crop can result only from seeding and care as if it were a field crop. He admits that some good volunteer crops can be and are developed but he believes that the value received from seeding legumes is so great that everyone should include this as a part of his regular farming program. The Corcoran orchards are carefully planned and seeded for green manure just after the crop is off, and irrigation follows. Corcoran boasts there has never been a plow in his orchards. Actually, he will tell you, three green growths are discused under each year, the seeded growth in the spring when it has reached the proper stage, again at harvest time, and a third time after picking and prior to sowing the new batch of cover crop seed. He stresses that a leguminous green manure cover crop should be disced at the proper time while it is still "giving" to the soil and before it starts "taking" from the soil. Corcoran carries out experiments with every practice he adopts. At one time he may have wretch, melilotus, Canadian peas, winter peas and other mixtures needed in various blocks of orchard. He has adopted vetch as the best all around crop for his district. Corcoran also subsoils consistently. Land going into new orchard is deply subsoiled and The Bureau of Agricultural Economics expects prices received by farmers for poultry products to decline in 1946 because of increased meat supplies, smaller non-civilian takings of poultry products, and reduced consumer purchasing power. However, eggs, chickens (except broilers) and turkeys are supported by the Steagall Amendment at not less than 90 per cent of parity for the next two years at least. Foreign needs for legume and grass seeds are increased. Most war-torn countries look to the U.S. to supply them with feed seed. Veterans Loan Act Explained By Solon State veterans' home loan and farm purchase legislation will be explained to the Pro-American group at the Ebell clubhouse, Santa Ana, today by Sen. Thos. H. Kuchel. Sentor Kuchel made a similar speech Wednesday before the Fullerton Rotary club. The newly-enacted California law permits veterans of the United States armed services to buy homes up to $6,500 valuation, or ranches not to exceed $12,500, borrowing 95 per cent of the purchase price from the state and repaying the loan over a period of not to exceed 20 years. Rate of interest is 4 per cent. The opportunity exists only for those veterans who were bonafide citizens of California at the time they entered service, Kuchel explains. Griset stated "The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself. Soil is the source of food, clothing and other basic necessities of life." He said that in recent years this country has made a good start toward soil and water conservation, but even greater effort is nedeed. No other nation in history has gone ahead so rapidly and recklessly in using its natural resources, nor been so guilty in permitting soil destruction at such an appalling rate. The fault is not entirely with farmers, but is partly a consequence of the pioneer period of development and exploitation. Soil erosion specialists declare that 100 million acres of once fertile farmland has been essentially destroyed for profitable farming, another 125 million acres is seriously impaired and 100 million more acres threatened. This danger is a vital concern to everyone, business and labor as well as to farmers. Most of the work must be accomplished by individual farmers or farmer groups, but it is a problem of national interest. Soils low in fertility produce low yields and plants deficient in food nutrients. Eroded soils become a public liability. Better soil care means more efficient production and more food at less cost to consumers. WHEAT CROP INSURANCE PROGRESS More California farmers are filling for wheat crop insurance each week. There are now 32 of the 48 wheat growing counties which (GIFT SUGGESTIONS ...Inexpensive... Different... Useful... Choice...) 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