anaheim-gazette 1946-01-31

COLONY QUIPS If it is going to take bouquets and brickbats to bring out the old clothes Anaheim's service clubs should come up with a trainload. Rev. Hayden Sears beamed with delight as challenges and unpleasantries flew back and forth between service club chairmen and the tension grew as to which organization would bring in the "mostest" for the United Nations clothing drive. Any general chairman would beam with delight when he saw his lieutenants get that competitive glint in the worker's eye. (Sears should be writing this so he could bring out the Biblical moat and beam in the various eyes. Second reason: we could relax—this reason being the greatest and most important.) Getting back to the text. Aksel Oas spoke up for the "mature Rotarians" as he put it and called the Kiwanians and Lions "young squirts" at same time, challenging them to bring in clothing at the rate of "10 per cent on the hoof" whatever that means. Probably that a 200-pound man's quota is 20 pounds of clothing and a 100-pound man's stint is half that much. Al Cotler confidently replied for the Lions saying that as his club was still eating Wheaties they could best the "tottering" Rotarians and "stodgy" Kiwanians without drawing a long breath. Bill Phelps then rose up for the Kiwanis group reminding all that his club represented the in- 'Just Rights' Cost Pair in Court $50 Two men who faced Judge Frank Tausch in city court here on a recent morning found they had pushed their demands for their "just rights" too far—$50 too far, in fact. Acting Desk Sergeant I. E. Wood had received a call from the Embassy bar, 300 West Center street, the night before, complaining that two men were creating a disturbance there and refusing to leave. They had departed when officers arrived. A few minutes later, two men came to the station and complained that the police were ordering them off the streets. They admitted they had visited the Embassy. Wood advised them to go home. A few minutes later, they returned to the police station, again complained that the police were ordering them to get off the streets. According to Wood's report, "they demanded their rights." He booked them for drunkenness and placed them in a cell to await court action. The next morning, they paid fines of $25 each. Farmers Rap "Defeatism" in Fighting Union In furtherance of a campaign begun earlier this month in assistance to what they consider move to unionize industry in ange county, and which they lieve will lead eventually food production activities, the associated Farmers of Orange City have "thrown down the gate" in an offer to throw support to "anyone resisting union attacks," regardless whether such persons are members of the association. Especially condemning they term "a defeatist attitude on the part of food dealers proached with a proposition sign contracts with labor under the association issued a state following a meeting here Sunday. "Spokesmen for the group Local Opinion Varies About Speed Law Cut Opinion seems divided in Anaheim on the subject of a 50-mile state speed law, passage of which has been requested of the legislature, now in special session, by Gov. Earl Warren. Many feel that some drivers are safer in charge of a motor vehicle traveling at a more rapid rate than 50 miles, than are others going at a slower speed. The state law now sets 55 miles an hour as the maximum speed, although it does not restrict speed outside incorporated areas at that rate, provided the driver can prove he was not operating his vehicle in a reckless manner. Those with a different opinion point out that serious accidents are less common in cities and towns where speed limits are below the 50-mile-per-hour rate now sought for state highways. However, they admit, such accidents do occur, even there. Records of the state highway patrol establish that 96 persons were killed last year on highways in Orange county. A total of 3677 persons met death on California highways last year, according to records of the state department of motor vehicles. In addition, 63,086 were injured. This is an increase of 36 per cent in fatalities and 31.5 per cent in injuries, the department adds. Over a 10-year period to and including 1945, a total of 30,405 people met death and 541,711 were injured in traffic accidents in California, the report states, of which 98 per cent were declared avoidable. Truck and Train Meat To Be Scarce For Another Week Short supplies of meat, especially pork and all varieties smoke-cured meats, will continue to plague Anaheim hotwives for several more days despite the government's action in reopening the "Big Fear" meat packing houses last Monday. Local markets have been pending largely on small parcels in the immediate vicinity who are not affected by the meat strike. The four largest wholesalers — Swift, Arnaheim hotwives for several more days despite the government's action in reopening the "Big Fear" meat packing houses last Monday. Customers of the Alpha B and Safeway markets here themselves in a more fortunate situation since those firms erate their own slaughtering partments. Smoked meats, especially hams and bacon, will not age become available, even in limited quantities of rec months, for at least two week retail dealers believe. Suppliers being sold by the processors as rapidly as they would ready for use, they point out it will require at least two and possibly more weeks cure new supplies. Pressed fear that once a contract is signed with a labor organization even though that contract may not call for a closed shop at time, re-negotiations at dates when contracts come up renewal might result in inclusion of closed shop clauses." FREE OF UNION TIES E. A. Wakeham, a citrus grower, said this county has for years been a "white spot so far as la strife is concerned." He noted "One reason for that is that no of our commercial establishments have been free of union ties." "The fight has just begun this is not the time to give it away," the news release quoted an named rancher as stating. Maybe we're just a landlubber, but these eyes beheld something Sunday they've never seen before: the pilings supporting the pier at Balboa covered to and above the water line with starfish. All sizes and unbelievable colors made up the collection, big ones predominating, and ranging from almost white through yellows, orange, reds and browns to black, with colored markings. They were feeding on the mussels, which ever incrust the supports to massed thickness of several inches. The wiser spectators told us they crush the shellfish with powerful contracting pressure of their "fingers" and extract the succulent morsels thus gained. Well-founded rumor has it that the sons of Bing Crosby will be honored guests, along with their illustrious father, when the St. Louis Browns cross bats with the Pittsburgh Pirates at La Palma park March 3 in the first big-league baseball game in Anaheim. The Crosby boys, it is said, will be given miniature "editions" of regulation Browns uniforms. The "Ol' Home Town" is coming in for a lot of attention for the company she keeps, what with the Athletics training here in the past, and the Browns now, plus Jack Benny's Anaheim-Azusa-Cucamonga routine, and now, the Crosbys. Well, we've always maintained there's truth in that old adage, "Advertising Pays!" For the whole of 1946, the USDA believe that per capita civilian consumption of meat may run around 150 pounds, 20 pounds more than for the whole of 1945. Truck and Train Hit at Crossing; Soldier Injured Sgt. Patrick Joseph Ryan, who gave his address as 304 East Wilhelma street, is in the Santa Ana Army Air Base hospital, following a collision Saturday night between a truck he was driving and a Santa Fe freight train. The crash occurred shortly after 11:30 am at the Sycamore street crossing. Police said the train was standing on the crossing when the crash occurred. Ryan was removed to the hospital in a military ambulance. No report of extent of his injuries was available. Police report the train in charge of Conductor Berry D. Loftis, San Bernardino, and that the engineer was H. M. Bassey, whose address is not shown on reports of the accident. The accident recalls a crash between a Santa Fe passenger train and an automobile at the East Broadway crossing earlier this month, in which two women lost their lives. California, together with Arizona, produced a record-breaking total of 85,600 carloads of valencia oranges last year. The livestock industry, oldest business enterprise in the west, accounts for about 38 per cent of California's agricultural income. FREE OF UNION TIES E. A. Wakeham, a citrus grower, said this county has for years been a "white spot so far as la strife is concerned." He "one reason for that is that most of our commercial establishments have been free of union ties." "The fight has just begun this is not the time to give it to hire union labor exclusively even though there might be no union men more capable of doing the job. To my way of thinking that's not the American way." WORKERS NOT CONSULTED In charging some market owners with defeatism, the Farmers said market owners are "controlling negotiating union contracts without first consulting their employees to determine whether they want a union." Market owners, they charge, afraid of boycotting "and all other weapons of unionism." The news release also declared the Farmers have "laid groundwork for an all-out drive against the closed shop in the county." Meanest Thief' Steals Dime Fund Search for "the meanest thief" seemed to center in the vicinity of the Los Alamitos branch of the Anaheim post office Monday. Mrs. Phyllis Cloud, wife of the Los Alamitos postmaster reported to the sheriff's office that someone had stolen a small container, placed in the post office to receive contribution for the March of Dimes. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1946 Farmers Rap "Defeatism" in Lighting Union A furtherance of a campaign run earlier this month in response to what they consider a move to unionize industry in Orange county, and which they believe will lead eventually into production activities, the Associated Farmers of Orange county have "thrown down the gauntlet" in an offer to throw their short to "anyone residing on attacks," regardless of other such persons are members of the association. Specially condemning what term "a defeatist attitude" the part of food dealers appalled with a proposition to contracts with labor unions, association issued a statement giving a meeting here Saturday. Spokesmen for the group ex- BEHIND A CLOSED DOOR ... Many Interesting Objects Adorn Walls of Postmaster's Office Most citizens of Anaheim who visit the postoffice transact their business through the windows which open off the lobby. Few have business behind the closed door, marked with the customary gold leaf, "Postmaster," which is a part of virtually every postoffice lobby in the United States. Those who do have cause to pass behind it, however, find the walls of an office covered with a lot of interesting objects. There, of course, in a place of honor is an autographed photograph of Postmaster General "Bob" Hannegan. His picture is surrounded by photographs of a number of predecessors of the present postmaster, L. H. Hoskins, one of whom was a woman. PECULIAR NAMES There also is a large framed collection of postmarks from cities, towns and villages all over the country, which bear unusual names. These have been written about in the past, but it is impossible perhaps to list as typed. collection and panels containing complete sheets of stamps issued to honor the occupied lands during World War II, each bearing the national flag of that particular nation. Included are: Netherlands, Czechoslovakia, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Austria, Denmark, Yugoslavia, Greece, Poland and Albania. Next to be added will be the four stamps issued in honor of the late President, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Three already have been placed on sale. 3 UP; 1 TO GO They are: a one-cent stamp bearing a picture of the Roosevelt home at Hyde Park, N. Y., two-cent, with the "Little White House" at Warm Springs, Ga., and three-cent, on which appears a picture of the White House in Washington. Next—issuance of which was planned for the late President's birthday, January 30—is a 5-cent stamp, featuring a drawing of the globe and quotations from Roosevelt. Sears, Etal, Want Your Old Clothes "Old clo-o-othes . . . and clo-o-othes?" Should that familiar the "old clothes man" fear ears of any reader within few days, he shouldn't back, else he may be insulted of the city's ministers of petel, the superintendent high school, or some other leader. It is not that the Rev. S. Sears and Paul Demars formed a partnership to second-hand clothing, but they are members of a co-charged with obtaining 10 articles of wearing apparel added as Anaheim's share contributions from elsewhere the nation and sent to fering peoples of war-deplied lands over the seas. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Serving on the committee the Rev. Mr. Sears, who man are in addition to SHERIFF MOVES TO END DESECRATION AT CEMETERY HERE Sheriff Jesse Elliott and his force of deputies are determined to break up a series of acts of vandalism which have desecrated Anaheim cemetery in recent weeks. Persons residing nearby report the cemetery grounds are a favorite trysting place for "petting parties." Tombstones have been overturned and broken, bottles have been shattered against the mausoleum walls, and the lock on the mausoleum has been tampered with. Several youths have been questioned regarding the despicable practices. Authorities warn that serious difficulties face any who are found responsible, and promise an active campaign to break up the nuisance. Col. Wm. Farnum Replaces Barker As SAAAB Head After approximately two months in charge of the Santa Ana Army Air base; Gen. John DeF Barker relinquished that command this week to Col. William C. Farnum, who has been chief of staff there the last eight months. General Barker was elevated to head of the personnel distribution command of which the Santa Ana graph of Postmaster General "Bob" Hannegan. His picture is surrounded by photographs of a number of predecessors of the present postmaster, L. H. Hoskins, one of whom was a woman. PECULIAR NAMES There also is a large framed collection of postmarks from cities, towns and villages all over the country, which bear unusual names. These have been written about in the past, but it is permissible, perhaps, to list, as typical: Rat, Mo. and Punkin Center, Ky. A matching frame contains a complete set of all cachets used by Orange county postoffices during National Air Mail Week back in 1938. There are an even dozen and a half of them. Newest additions to Hoskins' 'That Mabee Boy' Is Military Boss Of Part of Japan There is neither a copper nor a zinc mine inside "the corporate confines" of Anaheim, to the best of our knowledge, and none within many, many miles. Both those ores are necessary, according to general belief, in order to produce zinc. However, a continuous stream of "brass"—government-issue variety—has passed through these columns, as this newspaper has joined Anaheim in applauding her heroes of World War II. Lieutenants and captains; majors and colonels, and their naval counterparts; and all have been, 'neath their military trappings, just plain "Bill this" or "Tom that" to their fellow citizens who "knew them when." Take, far instance, Dick Mabee: his shoulders bear the silver maple leaves of a lieutenant colonel, as befits a battalion commander of those tough, rough-and-ready paratroopers, whose training and general inclinations adapt them for the uninviting duty of dropping in from overhead to make things secure, against sobering odds, for an invading army. HE'S THE BOSS Lt. Col. Richard Mabee they call this 30-year-old Anaheimer there in Yokasuka, Japan, where he is the local voice of the supreme allied commander, Gen. Douglas MacArthur. As commander of the White House in Washington. Next—issuance of which was planned for the late President's birthday, January 30—is a 5-cent stamp, featuring a drawing of the globe and quotations from Roosevelt's famous speech on the different freedoms for which the Allies fought and won the recent war. The visitor who can concoct a reason to open that door will be repaid—but don't crowd, folks, or you may lose us the friendship o f the esteemed postmaster! Sheriff Wakeham, a citrus grower this county has for years a "white spot so far as labor is concerned." He said reason for that is that most commercial establishments been free of union ties. The fight has just begun and is not the time to give up." The news release quoted an unnamed rancher as stating "I for fear that once a contract ended with a labor organization though that contract might call for a closed shop at this re-negotiation at later when contracts come up for final might result in inclusion closed shop clauses." RE OF UNION TIES' A. Wakeham, a citrus grower this county has for years a "white spot so far as labor is concerned." He said reason for that is that most commercial establishments been free of union ties. The fight has just begun and is not the time to give up." The news release quoted an unnamed rancher as stating "I for fear that once a contract ended with a labor organization though that contract might call for a closed shop at this re-negotiation at later when contracts come up for final might result in inclusion closed shop clauses." COMMITTEE MEMBERS Serving on the committee Rev. Mr. Sears, who is man, are, in addition to D. M. A. Gauer, represent city's elementary schools Oas, Rotary club; Wilson Kiwanis club; Wilbert Heil 30 club; Al Cotler, Lion W. D. Paxton, Boy Scout Charles Pearson, Ebell W. Moeller, chamber of mercy; and the Rev. Father or other representative Catholic church, to be na him. The drive got underway Monday morning, with anization meeting of the council at chamber of commerce quarters. The goal of pounds for Anaheim was nounced at that time. RECEIVING DEPOTS Two depots for receiving tions have been set up, basement of the Schultzature company store, 301 Water street, and chamber merce headquarters, 136 N Angeles street. All church schools will serve as location stations for their neighborhoods. Demaree reveals that the children were behind the even before it made its start here. "We have a truckload, which has been brought students," he told his fellow mittee members. "I believe can finish the major port our work in the schools end of this week." NOTES IN BUNDLES He also revealed that children are writing notes they place in their bung hope that the recipients in eign land may answer. The campaign, being over the nation, is scheduled close today. Local activity continue into next month ably until Feb. 11, or unstructures for forwarding tections are received. Those who plan to contribute articles to the drive are asked to offer women's hats. Aments for men, women and Replaces Barker As SAAAB Head After approximately two months in charge of the Santa Ana Army Air base; Gen. John DeF Barker relinquished that command this week to Col. William C. Farnum; who has been chief of staff there the last eight months. General Barker was elevated to head of the personnel distribution command, of which the Santa Ana base is a part. In telling of the change, "Crossroads," official publication of the base, remarks: "Col. Farnum, a veteran of 58 months in the Pacific, is a colorful old-timer, with almost 29 years of service. He is an experienced airship pilot, senior balloon pilot and senior observer. "The 56-year-old commander was G-4 of the 7th Air Force when the war broke out. He was hit by shrapnel during the bombing of Hickman field at Pearl Harbor. Placed in command of Belows field on Oahu, he later took over as commanding officer of Hickman field from April, 1943, to August, 1944. "He then organized and commanded the garrison forces on the island of Tinian which became a B-29 base. While on Tinian, he heard Tokyo Rose complaining on her propaganda broadcasts that her records were scratched. Some records reached Colonel Farnum from the states. He put them aboard a Tokyo-bound Superfort and requested that they be parachuted down, with the bombs, over the Nip capitol. The records were heard the next day." Seven thousand more babies were born in California in 1945 than in the previous year, according to a report by the Department of Public Health. The department reported marriages increased from 86,628 to 93,182. 'Butch,' City Park Greenhouse 'Boss' Have you met "Butch," the "boss" of the greenhouse in City park? "Butch" is a gray squirrel which has been the pet of park department employees for three or more years. He has free run of the greenhouse and outdoors, too, if he so wishes, which he rarely does. He is curious as the proverbial cat, prying into everything in sight. He's friendly, too, and will climb a touser leg or hop onto any convenient shoulder, if a hand holds a nut. "Butch" recently suffered an accident. Someone or something caught him by the tip of the tail and pulled off some of the skin, exposing an inch or more of the bone. Infection set in. Rudy Boysen, park superintendent, caught him, clipped off the bone with pruning snips, and painted the injury with antiseptic. "Butch" objected strenuously at the time, but the injury has healed, and now he's back on duty as boss of the greenhouse in City park. Seward New H Of Royal Arch Royal Arch Masons held installation of officers at an ing of the Fullerton and An chapters at Masonic hall, and Emily streets, last night two chapters have made it tom over a number of ye join in installation ceren alternating between the two each year. Ralph Seward is the new priest of the local chapter Edward Double was installed the same office of the Fulch chapter. Clifford Peale of Ana was installing officer. Entertainment and rements followed the business sion. The California Fruit Gr Exchange estimates that the age United States family three boxes of citrus fruit 1945. Milk, as it comes from tha is 87.25 per cent water, acco to state dairy authorities. ZETTE Y 31, 1946 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 14 Sears, Etal, Want Your Old Clothes "Old clo-o-othes . . any o-o-ld clo-o-othes?" Should that familiar chant of the "old clothes man" fall on the ears of any reader within the next few days, he shouldn't turn his back, else he may be insulting one of the city's ministers of the Gospel, the superintendent of the high school, or some other civic leader. It is not that the Rev. Hayden S. Sears and Paul Demaree have formed a partnership to deal in second-hand clothing, but that they are members of a committee charged with obtaining 10 tons of articles of wearing apparel to be added as Anaheim's share to the contributions from elsewhere over the nation and sent to the suffering peoples of war-devastated lands over the seas. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Serving on the committee with the Rev. Mr. Sears, who is chairman, are in addition to Demaree. Cops Don't Relish Butter-Line Duty Details of police have been necessary to control block-long lines of eager housewives, which have formed at one of Anaheim's leading markets, when butter was placed on sale there on recent Fridays. The broad-shouldered and courageous minions of the law don't relish the assignment, either, Police Chief Wilder admits. "Drunks and common rough-necks, yeah," one growled last week, after returning to the station when all the butter had been allotted and the members of the "gentler sex" had turned homeward, "but these gals play rough. Why, last week, one was knocked down and considerably walked on, before we could get her back onto her feet!" Here's How to Get to Attend Penny Program Kuchel Sees GI Housing Relief Soon Possibility that Anaheim may coin emergency housing to relieve its critical shortage of living accommodations, especially insofar as they affect service men and returnees, is seen in exchange of telegrams between chamber of commerce officials and State Senate Thomas H. Kuchel. Senator Kuchel predicted last week that a bill in the state legislature provides state funds for cities seeking to provide emergency homes would become a law, probably this week. He had declared, before he left Anaheim to attend the special session of the legislature, that increasing the amount of loans and other aid by the state to home-seeking GIs was his prime intention. A telegram sent by E. W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the Anaheim chamber of commerce, brought the statement on the situation and possibility of its ear- COMMITTEE MEMBERS Serving on the committee with the Rev. Mr. Sears, who is chairman, are, in addition to Demaree: M. A. Gauer, representing the city's elementary schools; Aksel Das, Rotary club; Wilson Phelps, Kiwanis club; Wilbert Heiden, 20-30 club; Al Cotler, Lions club; W. D. Paxton, Boy Scouts; Mrs. Charles Pearson, Ebell club; E. W. Moeller, chamber of commerce; and the Rev. Father Cross or other representative of the Catholic church, to be named by him. The drive got underway last Monday morning, with an organization meeting of the committee at chamber of commerce headquarters. The goal of 20,000 pounds for Anaheim was announced at that time. RECEIVING DEPOTS Two depots for receiving collections have been set up, in the basement of the Schultz Furniture company store, 301 West Center street, and chamber of commerce headquarters, 136 North Los Angeles street. All churches and schools will serve as local collection stations for their various neighborhoods. Demaree reveals that the school children were behind the drive, even before it made its belated start here. "We have a truckload, already, which has been brought in by students," he told his fellow committee members. "I believe we can finish the major portion of our work in the schools by the end of this week." NOTES IN BUNDLES He also revealed that many children are writing notes, which they place in their bundles, in hope that the recipients in a foreign land may answer. The campaign, being waged over the nation, is scheduled to close today. Local activities will continue into next month, probably until Feb. 11, or until instructions for forwarding the collections are received. Those who plan to contribute articles to the drive are asked not to offer women's hats. All garments for men, women and children seeking to provide emergency homes would become a law, probably this week. He had declared, before he left Anaheim to attend the special session of the legislature; that increasing the amount of loans and other aid by the state to home-seeking GIs was his prime intention. A telegram sent by E. W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the Anaheim chamber of commerce, brought the statement on the situation and possibility of its early solution. Moeller's telegram was as follows: SEEKS RECOMMENDATION "Advise if temporary housing for GIs is adaptable to Anaheim and if state provides means for its disposal to prevent blight. GI housing situation here is deplorable. We will take action depending on your recommendations." Kuchel's reply: "Federal government now undertaking to furnish temporary emergency housing for veterans and families, but bears only specified items of cost involved. State bill will give any city or town 90 per cent of local costs. City must initiate. Suggest you contact local federal authority in regard availability Anaheim area. Bill here will become law next week in my opinion." Moeller is encouraged by results being obtained by the city and county of Los Angeles in its moves to relieve the housing shortage there. The Federal Public Housing Authority last week approved construction of 833 dwelling units on sites provided by 14 of the municipalities and communities of the county. Conservative estimates place the number of persons they will accommodate at 10,000. RELIEF IN MONTH Relief of the housing crisis there will begin to be felt within a month, Langdon W. Post, regional director, Federal Public Housing Authority, said, in announcing that his department will spend $5,000,000 in Los Angeles county. More than half the amount—$2,-700,000—will be spent in the city of Los Angeles, which also will obtain more than half the units—1500. Unincorporated areas will receive a total of 308, and Long Beach will lead the incorporated communities outside the city of Los Angeles, with 250. Other cities and towns will get varying numbers, ranging from 20 to 180. All of the 1500 allotted to Los Angeles city are quonset huts from Port Hueneme. They will be erected on the old National Guard rough. Why, last week, one was knocked down and considerably walked on, before we could get her back onto her feet!" Here's How to Get to Attend Benny Program Every resident of Anaheim and vicinity will have equal chance of attending when Jack Benny broadcasts his weekly radio show from the high school here, it developed at a meeting yesterday of the recreation committee of the chamber of commerce. Tickets will be awarded by chance, through Anaheim's retail stores. Merchants will issue chances which will be placed in a jury wheel and drawn in public, a pair of admission tickets to the broadcast going to each successful entrant. Not all of the available seats will be awarded through the contest, however. Blocks of a yet-to-be-determined numbers will go to citizens of Azusa and Cucamonga. Each member of the chamber of commerce here also will receive a pair. BRADLEY IN CHARGE Attending yesterday's meeting were: J. Ben Kaulbars, chairman; E. T. Bradley, Harry Horn, Al Raymond and Jim Elliott. Bradley was named chairman of a sub-committee to have charge of matters pertaining to the Benny broadcast. E. W. Moeller, chamber secretary-manager, said that the date for the broadcast has not yet been set. He had been advised by Bob Wachsman of Hollywood, who handles Benny's public relations activities, that Wachsman will call on Moeller here "in plenty of time" in advance of the program. Moeller believes that Feb. 24 will be chosen, although it is entirely possible that that it may be a later date, probably in March. The committee also discussed plans for employment of a full-time recreation coordinator to supervise, enlarge and assist all such activities. "He would offer aid to all existing organizations, such as the Boy Scouts, YMCA, Teen Canteen and others," Moeller explained, "but in no way would obstruct or interfere with their work." The campaign, being waged over the nation, is scheduled to close today. Local activities will continue into next month, probably until Feb. 11, or until instructions for forwarding the collections are received. Those who plan to contribute articles to the drive are asked not to offer women's hats. All garments for men, women and children are sorely needed, as are shoes. It is requested that those giving shoes tie them together securely, in order that the mates do not become separated. Comete suits also should be fastened together for the same reason. Seward New Head Of Royal Arch Royal Arch Masons held joint installation of officers at a meeting of the Fullerton and Anaheim chapters at Masonic hall, Center Emily streets, last night. The two chapters have made it a cushion over a number of years to join in installation ceremonies, permitting between the two cities each year. Ralph Seward is the new high best of the local chapter, and Ward Double was installed in the same office of the Fullerton chapter. Clifford Peale of Santa Ana was installing officer. Entertainment and refreshments followed the business session. The California Fruit Growers' change estimates that the average United States family used three boxes of citrus fruits in 1955. Milk, as it comes from the cow, 37.25 per cent water, according state dairy authorities. Year in Jail, Deportation for Knife Wielder The final chapter in a Christmas Eve cutting affray here will be written a year from last Monday, Presiding Judge Kenneth E. Morrison decreed this week in Superior Court at Santa Ana. Two knife-wielding Mexicans pleaded guilty to charges of assault with deadly weapons. One is Jesus Padilla Serna, 22 years old, who sent Ignacio V. Godoy, 36, of 1018 Kemp street, Anaheim, to the Lutheran hospital here, with knife wounds in the left chest, as the aftermath of an altercation at a pool hall in the 100 block of North Los Angeles street on the night before last Christmas. The other, Eusebio Negrette, admitted a knifing in Santa Ana Jan. 6. Each was sentenced to a year in jail, with five years, probation, and deportation to Mexico at end of their jail terms. Unincorporated areas will receive a total of 308, and Long Beach will lead the incorporated communities, outside the city of Los Angeles, with 250. Other cities and towns will get varying numbers, ranging from 20 to 180. All of the 1500 allotted to Los Angeles city are quoisset huts from Port Hueneme. They will be erected on the old National Guard Air field in Griffith park. BARRACKS, MOSTLY Facilities to be provided other communities are chiefly military barracks and dormitories actually on sites there. Orders to contractors to prepare 220 of these for occupancy already have been given contractors. They are divided: 93 at Long Beach, 48 at Burbank, 44 at Santa Monica, and 25 at Hawthorne. Total federal appropriation for relief of the nation's housing shortage totals $191,000,000, of which amount devoted to Los Angeles county represents but about 2½ per cent. Shortages of building materials complicate the general problem, leaders point out. The Southern California Retail Lumber association last week issued a pessimistic statement on chances of obtaining more lumber for this state in the immediate future. NOT BOARDS, ALONE "It is not only lumber that worries us," one leader of the building industry here remarked. "Other materials enter into the matter, as well. For instance, nails; one cannot build houses without the other." Criticism is voiced concerning a recent OPA ruling, allowing mills to charge $2.50 more a thousand feet for Douglas fir sold to buyers on the East coast who receive shipments by water, while allowing no raise in price to West coast dealers.