anaheim-gazette 1946-05-02

COLONY QUIPS John Phillips reporting back to some of his constituents gave an interesting account of some of the things now going on in Washington. They were many and varied but one thing sticks in our craw. We have always felt that with all its faults the OPA was trying to do a very unpopular job. In many cases this has been true—but this is no excuse for padding figures and telling half-truths to keep the bureau on the payroll. You will remember that shortly after the last valencia season that the ceiling was taken off oranges. The OPA then reported that the price had gone to $10 a box which proved inflation to be rampant and control absolutely necessary. Now if this condition was the absolute truth we know that a vast majority of growers would insist on the ceiling being clamped tight. Of course, many of the selfish ones would be out for their pound of flesh. Here, however, is the point, the average price of oranges went up 11 cents per box for large navels when the public had been used to buying very small valencias in the preceding months. Who would not like to pay 11 cents a box more for a large navel, bigger than a baseball, than a small valencia, the size of a golf ball? The $10 a box deal came in a city that was stormbound and could receive no new supplies of oranges for weeks. Yet the OPA told the public, at the public's expense, that this was all due simply to taking off the ceiling. You can't fool all of the people all of the time. Local C. of C. Plans New Parking Lots Gene Mahaffey, chairman of the traffic and parking committee of the chamber of commerce, revealed Tuesday morning at the chamber's monthly breakfast that appraisers now are placing evaluations on a number of proposed parking lot areas. These areas compose the sweeping-off street parking proposals contained in the city master-plan put forward by the chamber of commerce. These lots are planned to clear the streets of parked automobiles. The property cost of the sites where these parking lots will be, is estimated at or about $100,000, with the landlords and retailers paying 20 per cent, the city council paying 20 per cent, and remaining funds being furnished by receipts of parking meters. A clay model of modernized Anaheim, realistic in every detail, was presented to the assembled members when E. W. Moeller unveiled the model built by the city engineering department. OUR APOLOGIES In an article appearing in Gazette last week regarding Teen Canteen, the address incorrectly given as 325 W Center street—the present IC hall. It should have read West Center street, the l upstairs of the building h ing the Mahaffey and Fitz Niture company. Special greets are extended to Mrs Lee Rogers, chairman of P.-T.A. council of Anaheim sponsors of the organization and to Richard Glover, bu ing manager and canteen visor. 'Hot-Rodders' A Warned By Jud Frank West Hot-rod racers were waisted last Monday by Superior C Judge Frank West that their ents as well as junior would to answer in court for any attempts at hot-rod racing. Judge West said that "opposition of the hot-rod at high speed from 100 to 120 miles per reckless driving. It endangered the lives of police officers are obliged to enforce the in the preceding months. Who would not like to pay 11 cents a box more for a large navel, bigger than a baseball, than a small valencia, the size of a golf ball? The $10 a box deal came in a city that was stormbound and could receive no new supplies of oranges for weeks. Yet the OPA told the public, at the public's expense, that this was all due simply to taking off the ceiling. You can't fool all of the people all of the time. John Phillips has his feet on the ground and sees the problem of the little man clearly. We are very lucky in this district to have a man of his caliber representing us in Congress. Sky Dunlap and George Hart start a new venture this Sunday. It really is not a new line of work for them as they have been working fourth estate men for these many years. They are now assuming not only going to run a newspaper but own it as well. They will find the work about the same (it never ends anyway) and the responsibility a bit heavier. In the case of these two particular boys this is not really true—they always worked on all jobs as if they owned the place anyway. They are perfect types of the men who have made the American newspaper great and unique. Inborn honesty and steadfast adherence to purpose plus a clear inquiring brain and a fluent use of good English must go together in one man if he is to make news hound—plus, of course, a lot of other things that would make the sentence too long. He has to be honest and true with himself, certainly not "bull headed" and be objective at all times. George Hart and Sky Dunlap fit this pattern. Anyway the new Sunday Globe starts this week-end and will vie with the "mets" for your attention. The whole fraternity wishes them well in the new venture. A couple of weeks ago the Anaheim Lions club went over to Palm Springs and we still are hearing some undercover reports about what went on over there. We would like to print some of these stories but our best friends probably would bring a libel action against us and then get their friends to keep the truth to themselves. You know how these service clubs stick together. Rotarians Hear John Barnett; Elect Officers A description of the United States Army's war criminal court activities in Germany by John Barnett and the election of officers with Earle T. Woodward, new president, receiving the gavel from Hank Walsworth, outgoing president, highlighted the regular Rotary club meeting last Monday noon at the Elks club. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Barnett served as a major with the Army, helping with the prosecution of Nazi war criminals, for violations of international law against American paratroopers, medical aides and prisoners of war. He has just recently returned to this country. Information concerning these offenses was collected, the criminals discovered and brought to trial and their cases presented in a military court. One vivid example of Nazi war crimes, which he presented, was that of 150 unarmed medical men from the United States forces who were captured and herded into a field by a German advance patrol during the battle of the Bulge. The German commander's intention was to take the American men as prisoners but the S.S. Frank West Hot-rod racers were waiting last Monday by Superior Court Judge Frank West that their parents as well as junior would attempt at hot-rod racing. Judge West said that "operation of the hot-rod at high speed from 100 to 120 miles per hour is reckless driving. It endangers the lives of police officers who are obliged to enforce the laws and of other motorists who legally using the highways." That policy was established day as West gave a severe ture to 14 boy offenders and to parents ordered into court Monday after officers broke up concentration of hot-rodders. Westminster boulevard near Seal Beach naval ammunition net depot. State highway patmen said that the cars were for only one purpose, that of ing their "souped-up crates" abnormally high rates of spiety. The officers broke up the before it could get under them cited them and hailed them court. They were juveniles their parents were brought to court also. The court told the parents they would be held personally able for any more attempts the dangerous sport by the young Judge West added to the graft of the situation by warning that they would have to answer for permitting their children violate the curfew law which juveniles can't be out the streets after 10 p.m. unescorted by their parents. Plans for New City in County Revealed at Meet At the session of the Association Chambers of Commerce meet held last Tuesday evening in Golden Grove, the Avalon corporation of Los Angeles announced it were planning to establish a city in Orange county to cost approximately $18,000,000 minimum. The proposed site is on the acres tract of land adjoining Seal Beach ammunition depot bounded by Westminster boulevard on the south, Garden Grove boulevard on the north and Chico road on the west. The future city will boast A couple of weeks ago the Anaheim Lions club went over to Palm Springs and we still are hearing some undercover reports about what went on over there. We would like to print some of these stories but our best friends probably would bring a libel action against us and then get their friends to keep the truth to themselves. You know how these service clubs stick together. Enjoyed a fine visit with Charles McAuley the other day. He grew up right here in Anaheim and a bunch of the "kids" used to play marbles where the Angelina Hotel now stands. We also had a baseball diamond on the stie of Jackson's Drug store and many a hot game of ball was played out to the bitter end on that lot. We also used to win (and lose) a lot of marbles and we had to keep quiet about playing for "keeps" or the folks at home would have stopped the game. Charlie has been working for the Navy in its Mare Island yard for many years. During the war he saw many badly damaged ships come in for repair and each job was really rush. No alibis were accepted. The work went on night and day, each day was the same as Sundays and holidays were not recognized. Now days the boys have a day off some times but Charley had to hurry back. Said he did not want the Navy to find out they could operate without him. His wife and son, Charles, accompanied him here for a short visit with relatives. Another thing that keeps us poor is the high cost of bluffing. Life is what you make it—provided too many other people don't interfere. One vivid example of Nazi war crimes, which he presented, was that of 150 unarmed medical men from the United States forces who were captured and herded into a field by a German advance patrol during the battle of the Bulge. The German commander's intention was to take the American men as prisoners but the S.S. faction among the detail of German soldiers left as guards, ordered them machine-gunned. More than 80 were slaughtered like cattle, many mortally injured, but a few left for dead, escaped to narrate the atrocious incident. Most of the Germans responsible were apprehended and paid the penalty for the massacre. Other officers elected during the business meeting with President Woodward, included Leroy Ater, vice president and E. P. Happgood, relected as secretary treasurer. Colonists Hi-Y Fishing Trip To AUHS 'Y' Clubs Colonist Hi-Y anglers will be in their element this Friday when the group leaves with Frank Kellog, advisor and vice-principal of Anaheim Union High school, for an over-night fishing trip at Crystal lake in beautiful San Gabriel canyon. The members will leave by private cars from the high school after classes with plenty of tackle and equipment for out-door camping, it was announced. The city of Topeka, Kansas, was first settled by anti-slavery people from the eastern part of the United States in 1854, soon after the passage by Congress of the Kansas-Nebraska bill. The future city will boast new homes for families averaging four or more persons and small business district. The future establishment of church and schools is also incorporated in the plans. Plans and financial arrangements are practically complete and the subdivision map will be presented soon to the planning commission. The purchase of from the San Joaquin Fruit pany is reported in escrow, volving a sale price of approximately $500,000, it was stated. The Avalon corporation funvised the delegation attendthe meeting that contractors Orange county engineers are led to handle the construction tails. Charles N. Kinner, president of the corporation, present at the meeting and plained the proposed plans. The site of the new city is site of the proposed automobile race track that has been used discussion for the past several months and which was based from the county by the board supervisors. It was stated the new home be constructed will fall in classifications proposed in the I. housing bill. A marriage license was issued during the past week-end Frederick John Burke and Etheth Jane Larson, both of Anaheim. ORANGE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1946 MER APOLOGIES In an article appearing in the Gazette last week regarding the Canteen, the address was correctly given as 325 West Water street—the present IOOF. It should have read 133 West Center street, the large stairs of the building housed the Mahaffey and Fitz Furure company. Special re-prints are extended to Mrs. J. Rogers, chairman of the T.A. council of Anaheim, insors of the organization, to Richard Glover, build-manager and canteen ad-er. Hot-Rodders' Are Warned By Judge Frank West Hot-rod racers were warned Monday by Superior Court Judge Frank West that their parasitic well as junior would have answer in court for any more incidents at hot-rod racing. Judge West said that "operated the hot-rod at high speeds from 100 to 120 miles per hour without driving. It endangers lives of police officers who obliged to enforce the laws." City Passes Resolution At Meeting The city council last Tuesday night, passed a resolution setting up new service connection charges. The new charges for city housing utility connections (gas, electricity, and water), are set at $29 for units with no bedrooms, $33 for a one-bedroom home, $37 for a two-bedroom home, and $40 for a three-bedroom home. Henry Wallace, city fireman for a long period of years, was appointed to the post of deputy building inspector. Police sergeant Roger Sherman was granted permission to attend the California State Division of International Association for Identification. Sherman graduated from two FBI schools on the same subject, one at Riverside from which he graduated in December,'44, and one at Santa Monica where he graduated in October, 1945. Tom Scott, 829 North Clementine, was appointed as a school traffic guard. It was recommended at the meeting that a 10 mile per hour Card Peddler Arrested Here L. A. Lindstrom, 2816 North Main street, Santa Ana, was arrested here last Saturday for unlicensed peddling and released upon his promise that when he reports back to the local police station he would bring credentials showing that he is a disabled veteran. He was told that if he proved this fact, he would be issued a peddler's license without charge, but otherwise he is not to peddle in this city. Lindstrom, who was peddling cards, stationery, and similar goods, was also making a nuisance of himself persistently ringing doorbells and trying doorknobs to see if they were open. County to Receive $16,106.51 in Taxes California cities and counties are about to share $1,298,912.66, representing half of the alcoholic beverage license fees for the last six months of 1945, according to an announcement made today by William G. Bonelli, member of the state board of equalization for the fourth district. Of this sum, shared on the basis of the location of licensed premises, $16,106.51 will be dis- Peter J. Weise Prominent City Passes Early Death early Wednesday ing claimed the life of Peter J. Weise, pioneer resident oern California and well known Anaheim, having made here for a number of yeats at one time actively engin-local business circles andunity affairs. Death came at 3:05 Wet morning, ending an intland active career for amm helped-round out the aftern county and communi-in Milwaukee, Wis., June he was 72 years, 10 mo-n four days of age at the his passing. Fifty-four yrs his life had been spent california and had resided present home in La Heights since 1923. Coming to Anaheim w parents in 1892, the fami was established at the co Los Angeles and Sycamore the present site of Anahe club. In 1900 Peter Weise w Frank West hot-rod racers were warned Monday by Superior Court the Frank West that their paras well as junior would have answer in court for any more ups at hot-rod racing. Judge West said that "operated the hot-rod at high speeds from 100 to 120 miles per hour lackless driving. It endangers lives of police officers who obliged to enforce the laws, of other motorists who are only using the highways." That policy was established to pass West gave a severe lection to 14 boy offenders and their parents ordered into court Monastery officers broke up atration of hot-rodders on minster boulevard near the Beach naval ammunition and depot. State highway patrols said that the cars were there only one purpose, that of race their "soup-up crates" at normally high rates of speed. Officers broke up the race it could get under way, them and hailed them into. They were juveniles, so parents were brought into also. The court told the parents that would be held personally liable for any more attempts at dangerous sport by the youths. West added to the gravity the situation by warning them they would have to answer permitting their children to cite the curfew law under juveniles can't be out on streets after 10 p.m. unless tested by their parents. Lans for New City in County Is Revealed at Meet In the session of the Associated members of Commerce meeting last Tuesday evening in Gar-Grove, the Avalon corporation Los Angeles announced they planning to establish a new Orange county to cost approximately $18,000,000 minimum. proposed site is on the 635-tract of land adjoining the Beach ammunition depot and added by Westminster boulevard on the south, Garden Grove award on the north and Bolsa road on the west. The future city will boast 2500 grant Roger Sherman was granted permission to attend the California State Division of International Association for Identification. Sherman graduated from two FBI schools on the same subject, one at Riverside from which he graduated in December, '44, and one at Santa Monica where he graduated in October, 1945. Tom Scott, 829 North Clementine, was appointed as a school traffic guard. It was recommended at the meeting that a 10 mile per hour speed limit be established in the business district of Anaheim. On May 14th, the city will ask for quotations on parking meters to be established in the business area. Safety Check for Automobiles to Begin Here May 15 Our first peacetime vacation in five years will open in a few weeks. Yet the needless loss of human lives during the coming summer will almost equal the gories of the war—unless something is done to dull the weapons of the killer. In California, the average vehicle upon the highways is more than eight years old. Unquestionably, the unsafe car is contributing heavily to the tragic total that has given California the doubtful honor of leading all the states of the union in highway casualties. Beginning May 15, the police of Anaheim in cooperation with the California highway patrol and the International Association of Chiefs of Police, will participate in a nationwide police traffic safety check. During this check, whenever a vehicle is stopped for any moving violation, drivers' licenses and registration plates will be inspected and a check made of brakes, lights, tires windshield wiper and horn. Every motorist has a responsibility in the traffic safety check. With full cooperation, it can have permanent results in reducing the number of accidents which now threatens to exceed all previous records. Drive safely and drive a car that is safe! New Sugar Stamp Validated May 1 Spare stamp No. 49 in family ration books is now good for five pounds of sugar, effective May 1, and which will expire Aug. 31. $16,106.51 in Taxes California cities and counties are about to share $1,298,912.66, representing half of the alcoholic beverage license fees for the last six months of 1945, according to an announcement made today by William G. Bonelli, member of the state board of equalization for the fourth district. Of this sum, shared on the basis of the location of licensed premises, $16,106.51 will be distributed in Orange county, where $1,376.20 will go to Anaheim, and $2,779.37 will go to the unincorporated area in the county. "Current allocations," said Bonelli, "will bring the cities' and counties' share of state license fees to $32,345,581.44 since repeal of prohibition in 1933. This revenue has been collected and distributed by the state board of equalization at no cost to local governments. After deducting administrative expense, the remainder of the fee proceeds goes to the state general fund." 23 Home Permits Issued in April Anaheim continued to show its heels to other small cities in the southland in housing construction through the month of April, said a monthly building report released yesterday by R. Nyboe, city building inspector. Building permits totaling 23, with an evaluation of $123,400, granted during April, the report stated. The total evaluations for building permits last month, including alterations, etc., were $138,321. Total building permit evaluation for the first four months was $703,188, compared with $63,598 for a corresponding period last year. Music to Be Theme FJC Talent Show Highlight of Fullerton Junior college's annual Blue and Gold day will be a musical comedy entitled, "Say It With Music" to be presented to students May 9 at 11 o'clock in the morning and Friday, May 10 at 8 o'clock in the evening for the general public. Original script of the dramatization was written by Ruth and Omar Paxton, directors. The plot centers around a director who is attempting to produce a New York show and view varied acts simultaneously. Mr. Weisel owned the first mobile sales and service establishment in the county, having partner Charles Mann. La cycles were added to the b In 1918 he sold his half to Mr. Mann and then he farm implement him which he conducted for time. Bird V. Beebe, who in this city, was a partner business and was known "Beebe and Weisel." During his residence he until his death, Mr. Weisel a member and past presiding Anaheim Rotary club Malaikah Temple of Los Anaheim Masonic Lodge Last Tuesday evening in Gargrove, the Avalon corporation Los Angeles announced they planning to establish a new in Orange county to cost approximately $18,000,000 minimum. Proposed site is on the 635tract of land adjoining the Beach ammunition depot and ded by Westminster bouleward on the south, Garden Grove road on the west. The future city will boast 2500 homes for families averagour or more persons and a business district. The fuestablishment of churches schools is also incorporated the plans. Pans and financial arranges are practically completed the subdivision map will be entended soon to the planning mission. The purchase of land in the San Joaquin Fruit community is reported in escrow, ining a sale price of approximately $500,000, it was stated. The Avalon corporation further used the delegation attending meeting that contractors and large county engineers are slathandle the construction deCharles N. Kinner, vice agent of the corporation, was sent at the meeting and expected the proposed plans. The site of the new city is the of the proposed automobile track that has been under session for the past several years and which was barred by the county by the board of visitors. was stated the new homes to constructed will fall in the ifications proposed in the G. using bill. marriage license was issued the past week-end to Erick John Burke and ElizaJane Larson, both of Ana- New Sugar Stamp Validated May 1 Spare stamp No. 49 in family ration books is now good for five pounds of sugar, effective May 1, and which will expire Aug. 31. Based upon the April 23, 1946, report of the combined food board of sugar supply, it is expected the same consumer ration of five pounds of sugar for each four months can be maintained. If the present ration rate is maintaned, the next spare stamp for regular consumer purchases of sugar will be validated Sept. 1. DAR MEETING SET FOR MAY 10 Next date of importance on the Daughters of American Revolution calendar will be a luncheonmeeting for Anaheim chapter members, scheduled for May 10, at 12:30 in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Leo J. Sheridan, 402 North Lemon street. Cohostess with Mrs. Sheridan will be Mrs. Lee Deming with Mrs. Charles Pearson, regent, presiding during the business session. TROCKSTADS ARE WEEKEND GUESTS Last weekend was one of great pleasure for the William H. Trockstads of this city, house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schwartz in San Bernardino, long-time friends and formerly of Seattle. Delicious chicken for Sunday dinner, "much chatting" and reminiscing were enjoyed by this foursome. The air brake was invented by Otto von Huericke, about the year 1869. Highlight of Funerton Junior college's annual Blue and Gold day will be a musical comedy entitled, "Say It With Music" to be presented to students May 9 at 11 o'clock in the morning and Friday, May 10 at 8 o'clock in the evening for the general public. Original script of the dramatization was written by Ruth and Omar Paxton, directors. The plot centers around a director who is attempting to produce a New York show and view varied acts simultaneously. The hilarious consequence includes hair tearing by harrassed directors, technicians trying to minimize the size of a decidedly "fat" leading lady and disorganized nervous chorus girls. Paxton plays the part of Mr. Bilge, the director; Bob Woodruff, Mr. MacCrabs, producer of the show; Mickie Sexton, Bilge's secretary; Leanora Sanders, Eleanor Leaman, talented and beautiful feminine lead; Eugene Peebles, masculine lead, handsome and talented; David Moody, Jim, Joe, Mike, incidental stage hands; Virginia Smith, Miss Rodman, assistant director. Bettye Gifford and Jean Brown, chorus girls; Bill Adams, Slauvich, stage technician; and Barbara Hicks, Woolcott, a reporter. HERE FOR WEEK-END VISIT WITH FAMILY Capt. J. J. Shafer, who is stationed at Louisville, Ky., arrived here on Friday of last week by plane, and spent until Monday visiting with his family, Mrs. Shafer and two children who are residing temporarily with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Carlin. Barbara Lou Hillebrand, yeoman, second class, USNR, 279 East Center street, Anaheim, was discharged recently at the naval personnel separation unit, Balboa park, San Francisco, Calif. In 1918 he sold his halfto Mr. Mann and then he farm implement it which he conducted for a time. Bird V. Beebe, who in this city, was a partner business and was known "Beebe and Weisel." During his residence he until his death, Mr. Weisel a member and past president the Anaheim Rotary club Malaikah Temple of Los Amaheim Masonic Lodge Angeles Athletic club, directive Bank of America, A branch, which office he held number of years; director Anaheim Valencia Orange citation, having served in pacity for the past 16 years of which he was a member 30 years; and a member Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. At the time of his pass was also owner of a large in Carbon Canyon and had or 70 acre orange grove near rosa where he was also a ber of the Orange Heights Association of that city. Left to mourn his pass his widow, Louise A. Weisel home; two sons, P. Weisel Jr., of La Habra and Robert Weisel of Hills; two daughters, Mrs Newton of La Habra and Louise Heartt, also of La six grandchildren; one Fred H. Weisel of Anaheim two sisters, Mrs. Flora B. of Anaheim and Mrs. Elsa B. of Los Gatos. Funeral services will be ducted Friday afternoon o'clock from the chapel of Campbell and Kaulbars marmal with the Rev. Robert Buray Aulay, pastor of the Orange byterian church, officiating last sad rites. Interment in the family plot in Anacemetery. Peter J. Weisel, Prominent Citizen, Passes Early Wed. Death early Wednesday morning claimed the life of Peter J. Weisel, pioneer resident of southern California and well known in Anaheim, having made his home here for a number of years and at one time actively engaged in local business circles and community affairs. Death came at 3:05 Wednesday morning, ending an interesting and active career for a man who helped round out the affairs of the county and community. Born in Milwaukee, Wis., June 27, 1873, he was 72 years, 10 months and four days of age at the time of his passing. Fifty-four years of his life had been spent in California and had resided at the present home in La Habra Heights since 1923. Coming to Anaheim with his parents in 1892, the family home was established at the corner of Los Angeles and Sycamore streets, the present site of Anaheim Elks Club. In 1900 Peter Weisel was mar- WORK ON FEDERAL HOUSING UNITS STARTED MONDAY Construction work on the first 30 units of temporary housing allowed the city of Anaheim by the federal government was started on Monday when concrete floors and foundations were started by the contractor who is erecting these units. The city council last Tuesday evening approved the management plan establishing the rental on the various sized quarters. They also signed the contract for the additional six units the city government is to receive from the federal agency. E. P. Hapgood, city engineer, stated that officials here do not as yet know of what these last units consist, their sizes or other information pertaining to them. E. W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the chamber of commerce, has worked exceedingly hard in securing these housing units for the returning service men and their families and on Wednesday morning had definite information that Anaheim was to receive the additional six units from the federal housing agency. Contrary to circulated rumors, the local city agency, nor any other city, is to receive any of the recently vacated barracks at the Santa Ana Army Air base. According to reliable information received by Mr. Moeller, no disposition has yet been made of these barracks. Coming to Anaheim with his parents in 1892, the family home was established at the corner of Los Angeles and Sycamore streets, the present site of Anaheim Elks Club. In 1900 Peter Weisel was married to Louise Klein of Milwaukee and to this union four children were born, all of whom survive him. After establishing his home here with his new bride, residences were maintained at several locations in the city. In 1902, he owned a third interest in the Orange County Preserving Cannery which had previously been entirely owned by his father. Other business partners were G. E. Taylor of Los Angeles and George E. Boyd, the state husband of Mrs. Eva A. Boyd of South Olive street, this city. He sold his interest in 1904 to Taylor. Mr. Boyd passed away in 1907 and Mrs. Boyd helped to run the business until 1910 or 1911 when she sold her interest to Mr. Taylor. Then in 1916 Mr. Weisel went to Santa Fe Springs where he owned property and where he lived for the succeeding seven years. This was shortly before oil was discovered in that area. At this death he still had oil holdings there. His ranch in that community was planted to oranges. In 1923 he moved with his family to La Habra Heights where he owned a beautiful 160 acre state, producing oranges, and avocados. The family home has been maintained there since that time. Mr. Weisel owned the first automobile sales and service establishment in the county, having as his partner Charles Mann. Later bicycles were added to the business. In 1918 he sold his half interest to Mr. Mann and then entered the farm implement business which he conducted for a short time. Bird V. Beebe, who resides in this city, was a partner in this business and was known as Beebe and Weisel." During his residence here and until his death, Mr. Weisel was a member and past president of the Anaheim Rotary club, Alcalalikah Temple of Los Angeles, Anaheim Masonic Lodge, Los school have signed up for the statewide agricultural judging contests at California Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo on May 11. More than 90 teams representing some 300 boys will participate in the six different contests, judging general livestock (beef cattle, sheep, swine and horses), dairy cattle, poultry, milk, agricultural mechanics and trees. Students may compete in both dairy cattle and milk judging, but otherwise are limited to only one contest. The statewide judging contests will be the first for Future Farmers since the outbreak of war. Normally the winners of the livestock, dairy cattle, poultry and milk competition would go to the national finals at Kansas City, Mo., but the latter are not being revived this year. Members of the judging teams will be housed on the state technical college campus. Official judges will include experts from Cal Poly, from the University of California, and from other public and private agricultural enterprises throughout the state. Winners will receive medals and ribbons from the state Future Farmer association. Lumber Theft Reported Friday Last Friday evening, probably around midnight, over $375 in lumber was stolen from 412 West Broadway where David Claussen is engaged in the construction of his new grocery. Claussen reported that 1400 feet of 2x8 and 2000 feet of 1x6 sheathing was taken from the lot. Claussen was reported as stating that unless the material was recovered it would be a total loss as he did not have any insurance on the lumber. Local police are convinced the lumber was hauled away on some heavy vehicle, either a large truck or a truck and trailer. One of the investigating officers found a piece of 2x8 lumber with the tire mark of a large vehicle on it, undoubtedly the mark being made by the truck or trailer passing over it. Anaheim police are checking into the robbery in order to ascertain from where the vehicle might have come. At 11 a.m., John Claussen went to his building under construction at 722 North Los Angeles street, to inspect it. He climbed the returning service men and their families and on Wednesday morning had definite information that Anaheim was to receive the additional six units from the federal housing agency. Contrary to circulated rumors, the local city agency, nor any other city, is to receive any of the recently vacated barracks at the Santa Ana Army Air base. According to reliable information received by Mr. Moeller, no disposition has yet been made of these barracks, and it is definite that local city agencies will not receive any of them. One of the most gratifying bits of information is that the city of Anaheim is the only city in the county who is to receive the emergency housing units, and this is due to the untiring work on the part of Mr. Moeller and the chamber of commerce officials. Mrs. M. P. Thaxton, director of the Anaheim Housing Service, has just released the April report of activities in this organization. Sixty-two applications from veterans and 11 miscellaneous applications were received for a total of 73 applications during the month. The number placed is more gratifying than for the past two or three months. Twenty-six veterans and one servicemen was placed, for a total of 27 placements. From the above applications noted, this does not include the 36 families being placed in the temporary housing units, or better known as Federal housing units, to be located at the corner of North Olive and La Palma streets. The placements in these units are being made according to the date on which the application was received with the exception of a very small number of emergency cases. Only about one-half of the applications received could be filled at this time. A large number of new rooms and apartments were registered during the past month, thus making available more housing facilities to our returning veterans. An increase in the turn-over vacancies has also aided to a great measure in the placements. However, the situation continues serious and many of the returning men are becoming quite dissatisfied with their inability to secure housing for themselves, their wives and families. The demand from men out of the county or state are chiefly from couples without children or single men and women, and not many of either group. During his residence here and until his death, Mr. Weisel was a member and past president of the Anaheim Rotary club, Al Kalalikah Temple of Los Angeles, Anaheim Masonic Lodge, Los Angeles Athletic club, director of the Bank of America, Anaheim branch, which office he held for a number of years; director of the Anaheim Valencia Orange Association, having served in this capacity for the past 16 years and 20 years; and a member of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. At the time of his passing he was also owner of a large ranch in Carbon Canyon and had a 60-70 acre orange grove near Corona where he was also a member of the Orange Heights Orange Association of that city. Left to mourn his passing are his widow, Louise A. Weisel of the home; two sons, Peter J. Weisel, Jr., of La Habra Heights and Robert Weisel of Beverly Hills; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Newton of La Habra and Mrs. Louise Heartt, also of La Habra; six grandchildren; one brother Fred H. Weisel of Anaheim, and two sisters, Mrs. Flora Hilt Sher and Mrs. Elsa Dresser of Los Gatos. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary with the Rev. Robert Burns McLay, pastor of the Orange Presbyterian church, officiating at the last sad rites. Interment will be in the family plot in Anaheim cemetery. LICENSE TO WED Samuel Scheinfeld and Nelda Belle Booher, both of Anaheim, obtained a marriage license at the county courthouse last week-end. An increase in the turn-over vacancies has also aided to a great measure in the placements. However, the situation continues serious and many of the returning men are becoming quite dissatisfied with their inability to secure housing for themselves, their wives and families. The demand from men out of the county or state are chiefly from couples without children or single men and women, and not many of either group. The first and original request for federal housing units was for thirty and which was subsequently allowed in the housing budget. At a later date the additional six units were allowed to the city. This will be a big factor in helping to relieve the veteran housing problem both for local men and men of other localities who are seeking living quarters. FBI Man Talks To AUHS 'Y' Clubs FBI policies and systems were revealed to "Y" members by Edward Kirby, investigator, when the Y-Raggers club members were hosts to the other seven "Y's" of Anaheim Union high school last Tuesday night at 7 o'clock in the school little theater. Kirby explained the qualifications necessary for becoming a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, described its various functions in the nation and gave several colorful descriptions of his personal experiences which are now recorded as "case histories." GOP WOMEN ANNOUNCEMENT The Anaheim council of Republican Women will meet for 12 o'clock luncheon, Friday, May 10, at The Parker House, 122 East Center street.