anaheim-gazette 1946-01-17

Former Gazette 'Devil' a Hero Of Wake Island Larry Quille, "printer's devil" in the Gazette shop before graduating with the class of 1930 at Anaheim Union high school, who is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Quille of Fullerton, dropped in at the office of this newspaper Monday, to renew old acquaintances. Quille was one of the civilian heroes of the fall of Wake Island, and spent 45 months in various Japanese prison camps after the heroic but futile defense of that island outpost. He was confined in Omori prison, on a man-made island in Tokyo bay, when the Japs surrendered, and remarks with easily-apparent satisfaction: "That's where they're holding Tojo, now." DOCTOR'S ORDERS Quille, whose father formerly was a building contractor in Anaheim, resided here from 1927 to 1931, when he went to LaGrande, Ore., to take charge of the advertising department of a daily newspaper. When his doctor ordered him to "get outdoors for awhile," took employment in the office of B. M. Fordyces Learn Two Sons Headed Home "Our two boys will make our family complete again," smiled Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Fordyce, 212 North Philadelphia street who have just received wires from Charles, seaman, first class, and Austin, machinist mate, first class, who will soon trade their navy blues for civilian clothes. Austin, who will have served two years next May, was an instructor in refrigeration at Samar and was also attached to other island unitss including Leyte. His wire from Seattle was received by his parents Jan. 11 with news of his expectations for docking in San Pedro where he will receive his discharge papers the first of next week. Charles, in his cable, stated he expects to be discharged on Feb. 8. His ship is scheduled to leave Tokyo Jan. 20. During his period in foreign service he fought in major battle areas, including the South Pacific theater and participating in the bombing of Tokyo. In June of this year he will have served two years, having shipped across August 1944. Donald Payse, Army Veteran-Home for Good Donald E. Payse, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Payse of East Santa Ana street, this city, was honorably discharged from Ft. MacArthur, Jan. 9, after serving over two years with the 158th infantry regiment. His overseas assignment was Trading army "drabs" fortable civvies again is Fischle; Anaheim native army discharge of Jan. 5. rank of technician fifth the 390th anti-aircraft battalion. During his three years with the armed forces, 18 months overseas bat, Fischle shot down emy planes, two Germers and two German Mimts in France, one Fischle in Luxenbourg and one Czechoslovakia. He also serve as a gunner in the theater, firing a self-37 millimeter gun and caliber machine guns a tive element against enemy craft. AT PARENTS' HOME Discharged from Fort thur separation center, he with his parents, Mr. Richard Fischle of 326 Rose. Fischle really saw tries with participation battles of France, L Belgium, Germany, Au Czechoslovakia. Ribbons titled to wear include: campaign medal, Europ can Middle Eastern medal, good conduct medal War II medal. Previous to his enlistment well known local man from Anaheim high school tended F. J. C., majoring ing and make-up work Japs surrendered, and remarks with easily-apparent satisfaction: "That's where they're holding Tojo, now." DOCTOR'S ORDERS Quille, whose father formerly was a building contractor in Anaheim, resided here from 1927 to 1931, when he went to LaGrande, Ore., to take charge of the advertising department of a daily newspaper. When his doctor ordered him to "get outdoors for awhile," took employment in the office of a construction firm and was sent to Wake. "I'm one of the few civilians with 16 days of combat experience," Quille remarks. Another, incidentally, is Dick Elliott of Anaheim, who recently related his story to interested ears of members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club. When the Japs attacked, Quille was assigned to gun repair and ordnance duties, "nursing heavy and anti-aircraft artillery." After the island fell to the Nips, December 23, 1941, Quille was held on Wake 20 days, then was sent to Woosung prison, near Shanghai, where he spent 11 months. He then was moved to the infamous Kangwan prison, inside the Shanghai city limits for another 11 months. SENSED VICTORY He had been at Omori 22 months when the prison's "bamboo telegraph" began bringing news of impending victory for the Allies. This was substantiated by change for the better in treatment of the prisoners by their jailors. Last Christmas, spent in LeGrande, was the first experienced by Quille outside prison walls in four years, he having spent four Yuletides in a row in the hands of the Nips. Quille saw more of the mistreatment and starvation of prisoners than he will discuss in detail. He feels himself lucky, however, in that his only punishment consisted of "a few raps on the knee with a saber," although it has left his knee with tenderness that was noticeable during the cold weather in Oregon, where he returned, after arriving at San Francisco October 2 for discharge. He also is glad that he held out against Japanese doctors, who wanted to amputate his left arm when it became infected, after an accidental scratch while working. The arm was useless for six months, but finally responded to treatment. Donald Payse, Army Veteran-Home for Good Donald E. Payse, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Payse of East Santa Ana street, this city, was honorably discharged from Ft. MacArthur, Jan. 9, after serving over two years with the 158th infantry regiment. His overseas assignment was effective April 27, 1944, with extensive battle participation including Bismark Archipelago, New Guinea, southern Philippines and Luzon. He is entitled to wear the Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, World War II victory medal, Philippine Liberation ribbon with two bronze stars; good conduct medal and Purple Heart. G. Van Berckelar Home From Service Receiving his discharge on the 23rd of December at the separation center at Fort MacArthur, Pfc. Gabriel Van Berckelar, Jr., of route one, box 385, Anaheim, has arrived at home and will continue with his ranch activities. Serving with the 85th chemical mortar battalion, Gabriel has been in service since July 3, 1943 when he enlisted. During his tour of duty overseas, he saw action in Bismark Archipelago, New Guinea, Luzon, and in the southern Philippines. He is wearing the Good Conduct medal, World War II medal, American Campaign medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal, Philippine Liberation ribbon with three Bronze Stars and the Bronze Service Arrowhead. He was sent overseas July 20, 1944 and reached the shores of his native America again on December 16, 1945. Serving with the 85th chemical mortar battalion as a communications chief, he supervised ten men in laying down wire and setting up of communications systems. He was thoroughly familiar with all types of telephone and radio communications used by the army in the combat field and in many occasions, he and his men worked under combat conditions. Gerald is a graduate of the Anaheim Union high school with the class of 1943 and was inducted into service two months after his graduation. He was prominent in all school activities and athletics. WACS Ask Truman Reprieve Corps Fischle really saw tries with participation in battles of France, Belgium, Germany, Austria Czechoslovakia. Ribbons titled to wear include: campaign medal, European Medal, good conduct medal War II medal. Previous to his enlistment well known local man from Anaheim high school tended F. J. C., majoring ing and make-up work prior to the newspaper field. SECOND NATIVE SON On 30-day leave Ed Fischle, ship's cook, 1/4pecting his discharge so served three years to sive fields of operation to the navy, with combat waii, Philippines, the Chin and Guam. He is entitled the American theater rift Victory medal and the medal. The Fischle family received a letter from Ch stationed on Saipan, attaining the navy forces, as seas aboard an aircraft carrier. Anaheim Corp Serves in Manila MANILA. — T/5 Pho Boettcher, whose wife Etheir children, Phyllis and reside here, is serving as an ant to the supply sergeant 801st Army Marine Ship company. His parents, Mrs. F. W. Boettcher, Mrs Cypress, Calif. He arrived overseas on 1945. Corporal Boettcher brothers in the navy. T S2/c Paul Boettcher and John Boettcher. Corporal Boettcher attended Anaheim union high school the Frank Wiggins trade at Los Angeles. JOEL CASTILLO NOW SERVING IN JAPAN WITH THE SIXTH AIR JAPAN—PFC Joel E., whose mother, Mrs. Fran iron, resides at 920 East way, Anaheim, has arrived Kyushu Japan, with the 32d (Red Arrow) infant sion. Castillo's arrival in Japan as a climax to bitter overseas with the 32nd For the Red Arrow its Kyushu landing meant of a long and bitter roaded with smashing victorious Buna, Salidor, Altape, Lo CPL. JIMMY FASSEL IS ON WAY HOME WITH THE SIXTH ARMY IN JAPAN—Corporal James R. Fassel, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Fassel, live at 808 North Zeyn street, Anaheim, is returning home, after 23 months overseas with the 32nd "Red Arrow" Infantry division. In the army since June, 1943, Corporal Fassel came overseas the following January and joined the 32nd in New Guiena. He saw action at Aitape in New Guinea, at Morotal in the Netherlands East Indies, and on Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines. He is entitled to wear the Good Conduct medal, the Philippines Liberation and Asiatic-Pacific theater ribbons and three battle stars. The 32nd division, under the command of Brig. Gen. Robert B. McBride, Jr., is part of Gen. Walter Krueger's Sixth Army. 'BOGUS' LIEUTENANT David H. Martin, said to have masqueraded as an army officer, was turned over to the F. B. I. Saturday by Santa Ana Army Air base military police. Martin, who gave 17 as his age and Ventura as his home, posed as a lieutenant from the 15th air force, they said. Phone your news items to The Gazette. Call 2206. WACS Ask Truman Reprieve Corps, And Explain Why Fifteen SAAAB Wacs have appealed to President Truman to continue the Women's Army Corps and give the fair sex "a year's military training or the right to enlist in the regular army." In a letter to the Chief Executive, they cite rumors that the corps will disband about February 15. Hardly a boost for the service, according to the accepted feminine viewpoint, is a statement that "many of us have gained weight" since enlistment. The Wacs, one of who would touch the President's pride in his home state with "I'm from Missouri, too," declare their earning capacities in civilian life have been lessened by assignments in which the full extent of their abilities could not be used. "Many girls, at the age of 20, have no funds to continue their education and, if they have not worked, naturally have no work experience," they point out. "Why not a year's military training for health's sake; to continue education; prepare for work in civilian life; train for civil service positions, or the right to enlist in the regular Army?" Delicia's Lake Titicaca, at an elevation of 12,500 feet, is the highest lake in the world on which steamships regularly ply. Sell your surplus articles through a Gazette "For Sale" ad. Castillo's arrival in Japan as a climax to bitter overseas with the 32nd For the Red Arrow its Kyushu landing meant of a long and bitter roaded with smashing victories Buna, Salidor, Aitape, Le Luzon. In the service since 1944, Castillo trained at Wolters, Tex., before diving for overseas duty in 1945 holds the combat infantry the Asiatic-Pacific ribbon the Philippine liberation. TWO NAVY VETS RETURN HOME ABOARD SARATOGA Among the 3,750 high navy veterans, whom he is returning to the states charge aboard the U.S.S. ga, are Sgt. Earl W. M Pfc. Mayo Ayala, both city. This ship of the famed Carpet" navy fleet left Peabor, December 29, and be a long illustrious battle was officially reported s the Japs seven times, "Saratoga" took part in major sea engagement and the Empire to its very do. SISTER TO VISIT WEEK IN ANAHEIM Arriving Monday night R. P. Minor from San Mateo spending a week here wiling divided between her Mrs. Agnes T. Grim, 520 Eastern street, and her sister Oscar Heying, 514 North tine. Have you called The Gazette news item about this company you had, or the v made? Please phone 2206. Fischle Boys Home One for Good, Other on Leave Trading army "drabs" for comfortable civvies again is Robert D. Fischle; Anaheim native son, and army discharge of Jan. 5. He held rank of technician fifth class with the 390th anti-aircraft artillery battalion. During his three years' service with the armed forces, including 18 months overseas combat, Fischle shot down six enemy planes, two German Junkers and two German Messerschmitts in France, one Focke-Wolf in Luxenbourg and one Junker in Czechoslovakia. He also was active as a gunner in the European theater, firing a self-propelled 37 millimeter gun and dual .50-caliber machine guns as protective element against enemy aircraft. AT PARENTS' HOME Discharged from Fort MacArthur separation center, he reunites with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fischle of 326 South Melrose. Fischle really saw the countries with participation in major battles of France, Luxenburg, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia. Ribbons he is entitled to wear include: American campaign medal, European-African Middle Eastern campaign medal, good conduct medal, World War II medal. Previous to his enlistment, this well known local man graduated from Anaheim high school and attended F. J. C., majoring in printing and make-up work pertaining to Harriet Rurup Passes Away Friday Mrs. Harriet Rurup, 1308 North Broadway, Santa Ana, well known in Anaheim, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, at the age of 66. She had made her home in that city for 26 years, and is survived by her husband, Walter F. Rurup; twin daughters, Barbara E. and Louise J. of La Jolla. Rites were conducted at the H. R. Brown funeral home, Santa Ana, Monday morning o'clock with internment haven cemetery. The first known United States mailported by rail occurred... Fischle really saw the countries with participation in major battles of France, Luxenburg, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia. Ribbons he is entitled to wear include: American campaign medal, European-African Middle Eastern campaign medal, good conduct medal, World War II medal. Previous to his enlistment, this well known local man graduated from Anaheim high school and attended F. J. C., majoring in printing and make-up work pertaining to the newspaper field. SECOND NATIVE SON On 30-day leave Edward A. Fischle, ship's cook, 1/c, is expecting his discharge soon, having served three years in extensive fields of operation attached to the navy, with combat in Hawaii, Philippines, the China coast and Guam. He is entitled to wear the American theater ribbon, the Victory medal and the Asiatic medal. The Fischle family recently received a letter from Charles F., stationed on Saipan, attached to the navy forces, as seaman 1/c aboard an aircraft carrier. Anaheim Corporal Serves in Manila MANILA. — T/5 Phillip W. Boettcher, whose wife, Elma, and their children, Phyllis and Elaine, reside here, is serving as an assistant to the supply sergeant in the 801st Army Marine Ship Repair company. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Boettcher, reside at Cypress, Calif. He arrived overseas on Aug. 25, 1945. Corporal Boettcher has two brothers in the navy. They are S2/c Paul Boettcher and S1/c John Boettcher. Corporal Boettcher attended the Anaheim union high school and the Frank Wiggins trade school at Los Angeles. JOEL CASTILLO NOW SERVING IN JAPAN WITH THE SIXTH ARMY IN JAPAN—PFC Joel E. Castillo, whose mother, Mrs. Frances Barron, resides at 920 East Broadway, Anaheim, has arrived in Kyushu, Japan, with the famed 2d (Red Arrow) infantry division. Castillo's arrival in Japan comes as a climax to bitter fighting overseas with the 32nd division. For the Red Arrow itself, the Kyushu landing meant the end of a long and bitter road, studded with smashing victories at Buna, Saidor, Altape, Leyte and... LARGE FUERTE, RIPE AVOCADOS Lb. 25¢ FANCY, RIPE TOMATOES Lb. 17¢ ALPHA BETA Top Test MEATS BONELESS CORN BEEF Lb. 39¢ PORK LIVER Lb. 24¢ SHORT RIBS Lb. 21£ OF BEEF GROUND BEEF Lb. 29£ FRESH, BULK KRAUT Lb. 10£ DILL PICKLES Each 10£ WEINIES Lb. 33£ Thursday, January 17, 1946 Ana, Monday morning at 11 o'clock with internment in Fairhaven cemetery. The first known instance of United States mail being transported by rail occurred in 1831. KANSANS WILL PICNIC AT LONG BEACH JAN. 27 Former residents of the state of Kansas who now make their homes in southern California will gather Jan. 27 for an all-day picnic and basket lunch at Bixby park in Long Beach, according to Paul R. Rioth, president of the Kansas State society. 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