anaheim-gazette 1946-04-11

COLONY QUIPS The sporting gentry around town will be delighted to know that "Lena" Blackburn has been located and his retreat lighted up by publicity. While "Connie" Mack trained his Athletics here "Lena" was the coach and got well acquainted with the coffee brigade. No one has heard of him until this week the Sateve-post ran the story that he now supplies mud, dug up from in front of his Delaware river home; to roughen up the new baseballs used by the American league. This mud from the Delaware river is free from mica which makes it ideal for taking the shine off the new balls. Years ago pitchers went so far as to put phonograph needles in a new ball to make it sail off center and change direction so the batter couldn't lay it against the outfield fence. Well "Lena" always a smart hitter but it looks like he sold the pitchers something this time. Once in a while you get a candidate for office that will come right out and tell the truth. When such a thing happens we believe it is noteworthy. Governor Earl Warren in a speech announcing his candidacy for reelection said: "I am not running for reelection because of the insistence of any group, political or otherwise." To this independent voter that sounds pretty good. State Treasurer Charles G. Johnson has been reelected to his office already, although not a City Election Places Heying, Boney and Pace on City Council Last Tuesday the voters of this city returned two of the councilmen to office, and out of a field of five other names selected one new man to take the place vacated by Leo Sheridan who did not "choose to run" after being on the council for 16 years. Oscar Heying, Robert Boney, present incumbents, and Clarence Pace, whose name appeared on the city ballot for the first time, were chosen to head up the city government for the next four years. The total vote was low, only 2172 ballots being cast out of a registration of 6250. However, this shows an increase over the vote cast in 1944 of 253 votes, the total then being 1919. With the increase in number of people now living in Anaheim, the increase still shows a lack of interest in city business. The vote for the different candidates was as follows: Oscar Heying, 1746; Robert Boney, 1198; Clarence Pace, 1004; Ross Lee Laird, 964; Joe Kaska, 573; Derril Graham, 458; J. D. Wilcox, 317. The vote for third spot was close, with Pace edging out Laird by only 40 ballots. Voting booths were placed at: precinct A, at the Horace Mann school. New Police Chief Named By Council While the ballots of Tuesday election were being counted, the city council was meeting a making important changes in the administration of the police department. They declared the office of chief of police vacant thus removing Teed L. Wilder and appointed Mark A. Stevenson acting chief, to take over immediately. Wilder was made chief of police in November of 1942 after the council's acceptance of Jamie Bouldin's resignation and held office until last Tuesday. State Treasurer Charles G. Johnson has been reelected to his office already, although not a vote has been cast. No opponent has qualified to run against him and his name will appear alone on the ballot. George Davidson returned home last week after a long trip under the auspices of the U.S. Army. He said it was a fine trip—in retrospect. It started way back in October, 1943, in an easterly direction landing him in New York for schooling. Then, and still in an easterly direction, he went to Le Harve, Dieppe and down into the heart of Germany. After the fun was over George's outfit went on a boat in Marseilles, traveled west this time through the Panama canal to Hollandia and Luzon. Then a long stay in the Philippines and home. Some trip. George says that of all the things he saw the rock of Gibraltar stands out in his memory. George says the trip was pretty slow but at the end of it he really set a record; here is how it was: He was discharged in Camp Beal at 4 p.m., flew to Burbank and was home ready for bed before midnight the same day. That shows you can hold these American boys down just so long—then things start to fly. George E. Sokolsky, noble character and able writer, in one of his newspaper columns deplores the front page publicity given the Vanderbilt heiress, who cut off her mother's allowance and said she ought to go to work. He said the space should be given to the thousands of good daughters of ordinary circumstances who support their mothers. The moral is good. The logic is poor. Riches attract. Poverty repells. Virtue is common. Relatively speaking at least, vice is rare. News worthy of headlines must be unusual and exciting. Human nature and natural curiosity decree it. Editors merely reflect public desire. They print what people want to know. DeWitt Awarded For War Work at Elks Conclave Fri. Al DeWitt of Anaheim was honored with the highest award of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C., for his year's remarkable work as the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks' war commission chairman of California during the last three war bond drives on Friday night at the regular meeting of the Huntington Park lodge in that city. Jointly awarded with the local past exalted ruler, for outstanding sale of victory bonds, was Steven A. Compas of Huntington Park, past president of the California Elks association. The two presentations were made by M. Penn Phillips, past vice-chairman of the finance committee of California, assisted by L. A. Morgan of the Los Angeles treasury office. During the sixth, seventh and eighth bond drives, a record amount of $205,000,000 was cleared, with DeWitt in charge of 80 southern California lodges and more than 7,000 Elk members. Also attending the official presentation-program was Oscar Heying of Anaheim, past exalted ruler of the Anaheim lodge and chairman of the state board of trustees. Activities of the lodges in the extensive campaign included sponsoring of 48 B-29 bombers during the sixth war loan drive. Special recognition was received from the treasury department during this drive for an Elk poster symbolic of B.P.O.E., its theme being "Buy Peace on Earth." The election were being counted, city council was meeting and making important changes in administration of the police department. They declared the office of chief of police vacant thus removing Teed L. Wilder and appointed Mark A. Stevens acting chief, to take over mediately. Wilder was made chief of police in November of 1942 after the council's acceptance of Jamie Bouldin's resignation and held office until last Tuesday night. Mark Stevenson came to work for the city in September of 1943 and served until October 1, 1945. He then returned to the police force and was made aistant chief of police a short time later. All members of the council were present with the sole exception Leo J. Sheridan. Theft Suspected In Accident Crash Around 9:20 Saturday evening an abandoned gray sedan was both right tires blown out found in the middle of the intersection of Los Angeles and Chartres streets. Investigators reported that black paint was found on the right front fender and the key thrown under the blanket in the car. Later a black coupe with Ohio license was found parked front of 130 W. Chartres by Officer Alton Hoxie, who is investigating the case. The couple had evidently been struck by the sedan. Alex Jimenez, 601 E. Chartres reported that the car belonged to him and that he had loaned it to his brother-in-law, Sol Gonzales of 710 E. 3rd street, San Ana. Gonzales' whereabouts is yet unknown. Police said that the owner of the coupe also missing. Leavitt Ford's tow removed Jimenez's car from the intersection. Police are investigating the possibility of theft at the coupe. 4-H Club Fair Set for May 11 Plans for the annual 4-H club fair were formulated at a dinner meeting of the council last week at Orange. The exposition scheduled for May 11 at the Fair bureau building in Orange, as a Remember Mr. Stubbs? You don't? Well he was the man that took the first orange tree across country and set it down in New York. He was the first person to ship oranges east, on the tree. He left Anaheim some years ago with the tree riding proudly on his truck. He pulled out of town with great fanfare and banners telling the world what a wonderful place Anaheim was to live in and that Jesse Stubbs was its prophet. He was going to manage the eastern branch of our Chamber of Commerce. He was going to do a lot of things for Anaheim. All that was eight years ago. Then Bill Henry's column came along the other day with a yarn about the same Mr. Stubbs and the same orange tree. If you read Bill's story don't bother to go any further. Mr. Stubbs showed up in New York and set up his tree at 627 W. 42nd St. with its 152 oranges and all. He ran a parking lot at the same location as a side line. Bill didn't mention just where he set up the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce office. Now Stubbs and the tree have to move. He is looking for a spot in Brooklyn and if he does not find one perhaps the long treck back to Anaheim will commence. The local chamber should be proud as it got a whole column in the LA Times. Paper was first made in England in 1942. City Using New Salary Ordinance The Gazette was informed this morning that the city government is now operating under a new salary ordinance. It has been known for some time that such an ordinance has been under discussion. No announcement has as yet been made as to the details. Probably a complete picture of the new adjustments will be made upon publication of the ordinance. Canada's steel production has been doubled since the outbreak of World War II. Beauty, like truth, never is go glorious as when it goes plainest. 4-H Club Fair Set for May 11 Plans for the annual 4-H club fair were formulated at a dinner meeting of the council last week at Orange. The exposition scheduled for May 11 at the Fair bureau building in Orange, as announced by S. M. Rosedale, chairman of the county 4-H club council. Foster Warwick will be chairman of the fair, assisted by Frank Rayburn, Lawrence Heineman Robert Cole, Mrs. Rosedale and Mrs. Jack Bascom. The Junior Farm bureau will cooperate with the 4-H club setting up equipment and pens. Its major exhibits will also be presented in the Orange County Fair and Horse show which slated for June 30 through June 23 at the Santa Ana Municipal bowl. This philanthropic project following the 4-H fair, is under the sponsorship of the Assistant League of Orange County. Proceeds from the gala event will be the foundation of a cancer clinic for the entire county. Vaccination for Smallpox Given Smallpox vaccinations were given to children in the schools yesterday, for whom parents had not made previous arrangements with local physician Injections were given by Dr. Eward Lee Russell of the county health department. Announcement of this public service was made last week by Miss Adelaide Price, school nurse at which time she urged Anaheim parents to contact schools attended by their children for more information. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1946 Hamilton to Give Special Services Dean Hamilton Beginning this Sunday, Palm Sunday, special nightly services will be conducted by Dean Hamilton, widely known "Apostle of the Highways" at the Wesley Methodist church at 7:30 o'clock, according to Rev. C. H. Archi-bald local pastor. Register to Vote Registration of voters for the June 4 state primary election will close April 25! Anyone of legal age who has been a resident of this state for the past year and of one county the last 90 days is eligible to register. Voters who failed to participate in either the 1944 primary or general election, or who have changed residence since that time, will be ineligible to cast ballots in the forthcoming election unless they re-register before April 25 deadline. ‘Bill’ Morris Free Man; Wedding Bells in Distance Released from the Army a free man and the distant ringing of wedding bells, all in the short space of three weeks, is quite an event in any man's life, but to "Bill" Paul Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Morris, of 410 North Lemon street, these events are of most significant portents. Board Set Up for Vet Protection Chairmen P. E. Fuller, McConnell, C. A. Ris, and man Stuard of the Orange City Price Control Board, re-advised veterans contemgoing in business to visit board and talk over the prices of the establishment intend to purchase. The chairmen went on to "There have been far too veterans taken for a ride by unscrupulous persons who sold restaurants, bars, stores, garages, apparel shops, etc. that presented purchaser a self revised price schedule. The veterans unawares that the prices are unlawful and finds out hard way when one of his mers sue him on an overcrowd or when an OPA volunteer in to check his ceiling price. Chairmen Fuller, McConnell and Stuard made it clear that persons who are purchasing business should, for their protection, check the ceiling their future place of business on file at the Price Control Dean Hamilton Beginning this Sunday, Palm Sunday, special nightly services will be conducted by Dean Hamilton, widely known "Apostle of the Highways" at the Wesley Methodist church at 7:30 o'clock, according to Rev. C. H. Archibald, local pastor. A dynamic speaker, Hamilton has become known as a vagabond preacher, talking with and preaching to persons, not otherwise touched by church services, all over the nation. This "Philipian" has never asked for a ride on his journeys, but motorists have aided him in traveling from city to city, state to state to the extent that, during the last 20 years, he has traveled in cars for more than over half a million miles. Because of the success of Hamilton's evangelistic methods, The Fellowship of Philip, Inc., was formed. With a large following, it is now nationally recognized for its achievements in "the highways and hedges" and in great churches. As visitor as the Wesley Methodist church on North Los Angeles street he was honored by a potluck dinner given last week at the church. Sermons by Hamilton will be conducted nightly except Saturday, it was announced. His vigorous and inspirational message evolves from his wealth of experience. Each of these services are open to the public. Lt. 'Ted' Craig's Will Filed Friday Petition for the probate of the will of the late Lt. Edward Ellsworth (Ted) Craig was filed last Friday in the superior court at Santa Ana. Beneficiaries are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward "Ted" Craig of Brea. Lt. Craig was reported missing in action in the South Pacific, March, 1944, and his death announced officially on March 4, 1945. The estate was valued at $3302 in personal property. Well known in Orange county, Craig, Sr., is associated with Pacific Lighting Corporation of Anaheim. The first regular radio market Man; Wedding Bells in Distance Released from the Army a free man and the distant ringing of wedding bells, all in the short space of three weeks, is quite an event in any man's life, but to "Bill" Paul Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Morris, of 410 North Lemon street, these events are of most significant portents. Bill received his honorable discharge from the separation center at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, Texas, on Thursday, April 4 at 10 o'clock that morning and at 3:50 that same afternoon he was at the airport in Los Angeles waiting for transportation to Anaheim. Getting his papers from the officers in charge, he went to the airport in El Paso and was fortunate enough to catch a plane out at 11:59 and then home. Entering the service on Sept. 16, 1942, he was on active duty overseas for two years, most of the time being spent as a photographer with the Fourth Armored Combat division and the 101st Airborne division, seeing service in England, France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany and other fields of action. When asked about his most harrowing experience he shrugged his shoulders and said that several instances were "close shaves" but he believed the narrowest escape he had with his life was the time he was on active duty and for some unexplainable reason, was alone in an open field where he was pinned down with enemy 81MM mortar fire when his company was stationed outside Sant Vith, Belgium. Seeing a large enemy tank only a few hundred feet away from him that was shooting everything they had, he saw the only chance he had was to make a break for the lines, so he ran at breakneck speed for the edge of the field and jumped a four- or five-foot hedge, landing in a fox-hole and on top of a captain. "Whatever saved my life at that time," continued Bill, "I'll never know but I never got that far away from the rest of the fellows after that." While visiting relatives of his fiancee in Sussex, Eng., Bill experienced the "buzz" bombs and rockets and in the course of his conversation stated the rockets were the most horrifying of the two for the reason they are silent are unlawful and finds no hard way when one of his partners sue him on an overdoor or when an OPA volunteer in to check his ceiling price. Chairmen Fuller, McConnell and Stuard made it clear that persons who are purchasing business should, for their protection, check the ceiling of their future place of business on file at the Price Control Board. City Has Lower Tax Delinquency In Entire History The lowest amount in city delinquencies is on record for past fiscal period, according Charles E. Griffith, city who has just reported a toll only $172 due to the city tree. This is the lowest tax delinquency in the entire history of the time covering the fiscal beginning April 1st, 1940 and ending April 1st, 1946 (the year of 1946 excluded). This has been accomplished through the tireless efforts of treasurer A. G. Tuma and his assistants. Mr. Tuma has been office since 1940 and during time has rolled up a record is seldom matched in city administration. When he took office the tax deficit was $120 now that amount has been by $1182 to the present deficit $172. Anaheim assesses and counts its own taxes, employing a client number of employees efficiently carry out the city financial program. Publisher Strickler While at Work Colonel Berry, colorful puper of the Santa Ana Independent also known as the "Green Sister" was taken violently sick in his office in the county seat yesteryear He was rushed to St. Joseph's pitial and placed under an officer. The latest report from hospital is that he is coming as well as could be expected diagnosis is at yet available it has not been announced whether the complaint was a head tack or acute indigestion. The "Colonel," as he is far early known, has always been the thick of Santa Ana police His column entitled "Kernels." Club Fair for May 11 for the annual 4-H club were formulated at a dinner of the council last week change. The exposition is held for May 11 at the Farm building in Orange, as announced by S. M. Rosedale, chair of the county 4-H club council. Warwick will be chair of the fair, assisted by Frank Barn, Lawrence Heinemann, Cole, Mrs. Rosedale and Jack Bascom. Junior Farm bureau will rate with the 4-H club in crop equipment and pens. Major exhibits will also be held in the Orange County and Horse show which is for June 30 through July the Santa Ana Municipal This philanthropic project, giving the 4-H fair, is under sponsorship of the Assistance of Orange County. Proven by the gala event will lay foundation of a cancer clinic entire county. Recitation for Hallpox Given Hallpox vaccinations were made last week by Delaware Price, school nurse, each time she urged Anaheim to contact schools attend their children for more information. Ted' Craig of Brea. Lt. Craig was reported missing in action in the South Pacific, March, 1944, and his death announced officially on March 4, 1945. The estate was valued at $3302 in personal property. Well known in Orange county, Craig, Sr., is associated with Pacific Lighting Corporation of Anaheim. The first regular radio market reports—forerunner of all farm radio services—were presented May 19, 1921. Before the war Japan's tank ship fleet ranked seventh among the nations of the world. CITRUS CROPS ARE MATURING; HARVEST IS EXPECTED TO BE LESS Although the early spring weeks were exceedingly dry, the recent rains have materially helped the citrus crops in this area. Not dependent upon rains, the groves continued receiving moisture by irrigation but the rains alleviated the extremely heavy load on the irrigation companies. The harvest is expected to be somewhat shorter this year with the size of the fruit larger than that of last year. Harvesting is expected to be in full swing during the next month. With the picking of naval oranges about two-thirds completed, this crop is moving from southern California in normal volume and harvesting should be completed by early May. Fruit sizes, however, are smaller than normal, but flavor, color and skin texture are generally good. Fruit harvesters are picking lemons and the pick is increasing but sizes are smaller due to the lack of winter rains. Reports show that an expected drop in car loadings will be found at the end of the crop year. Avocado picking is more than half completed and although some areas report a considerable volume of small fruit, the quality generally is good, with about 70 per cent of it going into top grade. Avocado trees in most areas showed heavy bloom but it is too early to estimate next year's crop. Although the avocado planting is not so heavy in the immediate area, it is hoped the crop will yield a good return. California is among the several western and mid-western states to report an increase of approximately 25 per cent in acres sugar beets planted. Colorado is expected to lead in numbers of acres planted to this crop with California second. He was rushed to St. Joseph's pital and placed under an oentent. The latest report from hospital is that he is coming as well as could be expected diagnosis is at yet available it has not been announced wter the complaint was a head tack or acute indigestion. The "Colonel," as he is fairly known, has always been the thick of Santa Ana poil His column entitled "Kernels his "Lookies" almost always a barb in them aimed at well known official and are erly read in the county seas. His mother and sister from dukah, Ky., here on a visit staying with Mrs. Berry whi "Colonel" is in the hospital. Bob Gievet, well known Ana newspaperman, is at the of the Independent while "Colonel" is laid up. Benson Resigns From School Boat Floyd Benson, clerk on Anaheim school board of trust tendered his resignation recd He had served as an active ber for the past 13 years. Henry T. Walsworth has appointed to fill the vacant Linton Simmons, county superintendent of schools. New clerk for the group A. Baker, Anaheim district ber of the county supervisor was elected last Tuesday night the local high school board ing at 7:30 p.m. Walsworth and Robert Caw will run for a position on school board at the June 17 tion, Paul Demaree, AUHS s intendent, revealed. Estonia proclaimed its indeence from Soviet Russia in About 28,000 tons of raw and 13,000,000 pounds of land to be sent to Europe this y CALIFORNIA STATE Weekly Temperatures Laboratory ZETTE 1946 TEN PAGES NUMBER 24 Board Set Up for Vet Protection Chairmen P. E. Fuller, Geo. Connell, C. A. Ris, and Trun Stuard of the Orange County Price Control Board, recentlyvised veterans contemplatinging in business to visit the ward and talk over the ceiling prices of the establishment they tend to purchase. The chairmen went on to say,there have been far too many veterans taken for a ride by a few scrupulous persons who have d restaurants, bars, groceryres, garages, apparel, repairops, etc. that presented to the purchaser a self revised illegal ice schedule. The veteran isaware that the prices posted unlawful and finds out the day when one of his customers sue him on an overcharge,when an OPA volunteer stops to check his ceiling prices." Chairmen Fuller, McConnell, Ris Stuard made it clear that all persons who are purchasing a business, should, for their own protection, check the ceiling prices in future place of business has file at the Price Control Board. CENSUS COMPILATION OF ANAHEIM IN FULL PROGRESS Tuesday, April 9, Charles W. Clark, supervisor for Federal Bureau of Census, reported in an extensive interview that,due to an agreement arrived at between the city government and the bureau, at the request of the administration, the census of Anaheim will commence Thursday, April 11. Clark isfrom the Regional Bureau of Census at Los Angeles. Clark warns that it is a misdemeanor to withhold any information from the census taker. The law, he emphasized,requires all persons over 18 to answer questions correctly. Failure to do so is a misdemeanor.Census takers are authorized to estimate ages. Ages are used only to estimate lump age groups. Questions which will be asked are: Person's relationship to head of the household, sex, race, and age. Clark assures the people of Anaheim that all information is strictly confidential. Those who will be away from Anaheim for any length of time are urged to contact the supervisor in the city hall.Those who are away from the city at the present time are asked to notify Clark so they may be forwarded the census blanks.Those filling out these census blanks City Has Lowest Tax Delinquency in Entire History The lowest amount in city tax delinquencies is on record for the last fiscal period, according to Charles E. Griffith, city clerk, who has just reported a total of $172 due the city treasury. This is the lowest tax delinquency the entire history of the city, time covering the fiscal period ending April 1st, 1940 and ending April 1st, 1946 (the fiscal year of 1946 excluded). This has been accomplished through the tireless efforts of city assessor A. G. Tuma and his assistants. Mr. Tuma has been in office since 1940 and during that time has rolled up a record that seldom matched in city administration. When he took off the tax deficit was $1200 and now that amount has been cut $1182 to the present deficit of $2. Anaheim assesses and collects own taxes, employing sufficient number of employees to efficiently carry out the city's financial program. Publisher Stricken While at Work Colonel Berry, colorful publication of the Santa Ana Independent, known as the "Green Sheet," has taken violently sick in his office in the county seat yesterday. Was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital and placed under an oxygen tether. The latest report from the capital is that he is coming along well as could be expected. No diagnosis is at yet available and has not been announced whether the complaint was a heart attack or acute indigestion. The "Colonel," as he is familiarly known, has always been in thick of Santa Ana politics. Column entitled "Kernels" and urgently needed. SEE THAT ALL ARE COUNTED. It is necessary that all residents of Anaheim be counted in order that a complete census may be had. This is essential to a fair and equal distribution of taxes. REMEMBER—the larger the population, the larger is the revenue to the city, and the larger the city's income, the more intensified the betterment of the city and its citizens will become. ALL INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL. All information is strictly confidential. Census takers are sworn to secrecy, and to reveal any information is a federal offense. LET NO ONE BE OVERLOOKED. If you believe someone has been overlooked, please notify the Census Supervisor at once. If you know of anyone that is away, your information will be appreciated. Signed: Charles E. Pearson Mayor of Anaheim Red Cross Fund Drive at $15,000 A report of the Red Cross drive now in progress stands at a total of $15,000 received, according to a report made to the board of directors last Wednesday evening by A. J. Schutte, Anaheim chapter, American Red Cross chairman. The honor of collecting the largest amount for all rural districts goes to the Lincoln school district who collected a total of $1,225. Mrs. Fred Kahlen and Mrs. A. B. Wilmsen were co-colonels for their district and it was through their efforts that the Lincoln district was able to report such a splendid job. Katella district placed second in amount collected. Total for all rural districts, some of whom have not completed their work, now amounts to the sum of $5637. Mr. Schutte and the local Red Cross chapter officials sincerely thank all the workers who have so loyally assisted in making the drive a success. Paul Demaree To Attend State School Conclaves Person's relationship to head of the household, sex, race, and age. Clark assures the people of Anaheim that all information is strictly confidential. Those who will be away from Anaheim for any length of time are urged to contact the supervisor in the city hall. Those who are away from the city at the present time are asked to notify Clark so they may be forwarded the census blanks. Those filling out these census blanks are requested to mail them to the Washington, D. C., office as soon as they are filled out. All enumerators are sworn in under legal process. The census takers are local men and they are paid 5 cents a name. The supervisor will be paid with the enumerators by the city. Total expenditure for the special census is estimated by the city at $1500. Persons having resided here 60 days will be included in the census. Babies born after 12:01 a.m. will not be included, although persons dying following that time will be included in the census. Clark said that the census will take probably two weeks before it is completed. In 1940 the population of Anaheim was 11,031. The city believes that the present census will record more than 12,700. Figures prepared by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood show that increased gasoline, gas and water, and other state monies distributed on a pre-capita basis, will total $1400 the first year, and $2800 thereafter until the next regular census in 1950, provided the special census substantiates the estimated increase in the city's population from the 11,031 shown in the 1940 census to 13,000 at the present time. We Beg Your Pardon Through a misunderstanding the Gazette erroneously printed a statement quoting Mrs. W. M. Trockstad, of the Crescent Style Shoppe, as saying that OPA clothing regulation prices were of such proportions as to bring havoc to the business firm by the unequalized differential between the wholesale and retail prices, and that in many cases manufacturers have been allowed to double and treble their cost to the retailer while the retail merchant is being forced to sell merchandise at the 1942 level. Paul Demaree To Attend State School Conclaves Paul Demaree, superintendent of Anaheim Union high school, will attend the annual duo-conventions in San Francisco beginning tomorrow, Friday, with the two day meeting of the state council of California Teachers association, followed by the state high school principals' conference, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Speakers for the occasion include Roy E. Simpson, state superintendent of schools; Frank N. Freeman, dean of the school of education at the University of California at Berkeley, and Frank S. Stafford, chief of the health and physical education department of the United States office of education. As one of the speakers at the principals' convention, Demaree will discuss "The Enforcing of the Attendance Rules." Calvary Baptist Church Gets $1000 With three other Baptist churches, the Calvary Baptist church of Anaheim received a gift of $1000 as part of the divided estate of Martha L. Craft of Fullerton, who passed away March 3, 1945. The order of distribution was granted last Friday by Superior Judge Raymond H. Thompson. In addition to the church bequests, relatives in five states, two foreign missions and two schools were beneficiaries. April 1, 1946 Hon. Senator Wm. P. Knowland, Washington, D.C. My Dear Senator: We are writing this letter to you, not as a condemnation of O.P.A., but to let you know what the Cost Absorption Price Regulation is doing to our business. We believe the O.P.A. has been wonderful help in holding down inflation, and do not advise its repeal entirely. We do feel the Cost Absorption Price Policies unfair and unjust. With a decrease in volume and increase in the overhead of rent, labor, delivery, etc., it will be impossible to stay in business and take the reduction on merchandise pre-ticketed as 10 per cent to 15 per cent less than our 1942 posted ceiling prices. Therefore, we are asking you, Senator Knowland, to use your influence in seeing that the Cost Absorption Price Regulation be withdrawn and rescinded. Yours very truly, CRESCENT STYLE SHOPPE, by: Mrs. W. M. Trockstad. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870.