anaheim-gazette 1946-05-16

COLONY QUIPS The ins and outs of politics become more amazing to us as each day goes on. Things become harder and harder to explain in your own mind. Take for example the political legerdemain being put on to fool the voters in the current campaign for State Controller. When Harry B. Riley died a couple of months ago Governor Earl Warren appointed Thomas Kuchel (pronounced Kee-kl) to fill the vacancy. Then a man named Cramer of San Diego hit upon the idea of finding another man named Harry Riley and getting his name upon the ballot, the idea being that a lot of voters would not be aware of this sleight of hand and put their stamp of approval on this new Riley confusing him with the man who had passed on. So that is what happened and a "phonie" Riley will appear on the ballot on June 4. This new Riley changed his political party from Republican to Democrat and his occupation from "salesman" to "engineer" but on the ballot he puts nothing under his name. On his political cards the new Riley puts "there is no substitute for experience" which is true as a saying but not true in relation to the job of State Controller. We certainly hope the people in Orange county do not become confused with this situation and vote for the wrong man. If the voters want to vote for this new Riley that is certainly their privilege but we hope they are clear on his not being the former Controller. Widow of Late State Controller Endorses Kuchel Mrs. Harry B. Riley of the late State Controller of California who died in office last February, today endorsed the candidacy of State Controller Thomas H. Kuchel in the June 4th primaries. In her statement of endorsement, Mrs. Riley said: "Through many years during which my late husband and Mr. Kuchel worked closely together for the welfare of the state, I know Mr. Riley came to hold Mr. Kuchel in the highest regard, not only as a competent state official but as a man of high character and integrity. "Mr. Kuchel was appointed state controller as my late husband's successor and could Mr. Riley have known of his selection I am sure he would have been pleased. I am equally certain Mr. Riley would unqualifiedly endorse Mr. Kuchel for election as state controller in the June 4th primaries." "My attention has been directed to the fact that a candidate whose the new Riley puts "there is no substitute for experience" which is true as a saying but not true in relation to the job of State Controller. We certainly hope the people in Orange county do not become confused with this situation and vote for the wrong man. If the voters want to vote for this new Riley that is certainly their privilege but we hope they are clear on his not being the former Controller. The widow of the late Harry B. Riley has come out publicly for the candidacy of Thomas Kuchel. She states in unqualified language that her late husband would heartily approve of his successor and urges the voters to retain the incumbent, Tom Kuchel. This is about the finest political tribute a man could ask for. There has always been a bit of rivalry between Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. Editor "Pop" Ludi of the Costa Mesa Globe took a shot at the Newport council and Sam Meyer of the Newport News came back this week. We thought you might like to hear about it. Here is what Sam has to say, by reading between the lines you can tell about what "Pop" said: "Why sh-h-h? Comes now the dare-devilish Costa Mesa Globe-Herald and gives our city council a going over and the way Globe Editor Ludi would have them conduct its business. He objects to informal sessions and says that is not according to Hoyle, although every city of any size in the U.S.A. meets before sessions, in committee, in committee of the whole, etc., to discuss problems, as does any large corporation or other civic group. One might say that the Costa Mesa chamber of commerce has met time without end on incorporation without calling a general meeting; that they have been doing that very thing on the self-same subject for at least five years and yet Mr. Ludi does not feel nervy enough to ask them to come in the open and lay ALL their cards on the table. One could call the Mesa C. of C. a council as it performs most of those functions. "Up in Costa Mesa," says The Globe, "we're not a city and we're not used to city ways ... and have our own ideas on how a government should operate... not in secret sessions." And then he says Newport Beach people are mighty smart. It's better to be smart than cute. The Globe- St. Michael's To Celebrate 73rd Anniversary Sun. Celebration of the 73rd anniversary of St. Michael's Episcopal church of Anaheim will be featured this Sunday by a special morning service at 11 o'clock with the Rev. D. Howard Dow, former rector, as guest speaker, and by a church birthday party to be staged in the Ebell clubhouse next Monday at 6:15 o'clock. A pot-luck dinner to be followed by a variety program including a one-act play will highlight the Monday celebration, Rev. John Saville, rector, announced. Mason Henry is the over-all chairman for the affair and will be assisted by all the church organizations. Members of the church school are being invited as honored guests for the occasion. Coffee, tea and milk, for children, will be served. Howard W. Crooke Well Known Here, Is Named Manager Howard W. Crooke, widely known in the citrus industry of Riverside and Orange counties, has been chosen by the board of directors of Garden Grove Orange Cooperative, the MOD affiliate in that district, to succeed Walter Schmid who asked to be relieved as manager in order that he might Mr. Kuchel was appointed state controller as my late husband's successor and could Mr. Riley have known of his selection I am sure he would have been pleased. I am equally certain Mr. Riley would unqualifiedly endorse Mr. Kuchel for election as state controller in the June 4th primaries. My attention has been directed to the fact that a candidate whose name is strikingly similar to that of my late husband has entered the race for state controller. I am hopeful that no voter in the state will be misled into believing that the Harry E. Riley, whose name appears on the ballot, has any connection with Harry B. Riley who died in the service of the state. In the forthcoming election I am certain my husband band would say Thomas H. Kuchel is the man to elect as California's State Controller." Revival services continue interest at the Free Met Church with Evangelist Cummings of Redlands press forceful sermons each evening. Rev. Cummings is a graduate of Seattle Pacific college and present a student at the University of Redlands and is one outstanding young minister denomination. He has held pastorates at dale and Pomona, California also at Glendale, Ariz. At last annual conference he was pointed to the church at Redmond. The young clergyman preach tonight (Friday) on subject, "The Path of Sin." day morning he will present of his best sermons, "Declaration be the Son of God." At the ing service of the campaign day night Rev. Cummings preach on "The Fixed Gulf." The church is located at E-way and Clementine. A co-invitation to attend these meetings is extended the public. Toastmasters To Have Guest Night At Next Meeting "Guest Night" will be the feature of the next regular meet of the Toastmaster club they meet at the Parker House a dinner meeting on Tuesday evening, May 21st. Each meet is to bring a guest. The topic of study for this ling will be given by John D. and will be "Talk About You Know," while Bob Allen talk on "Gathering Speech Material." Earl Woodward will speak on "Speech Subject on Cur Events," while R. H. Allen use seven-minutes to do "Credit Men's Association." At the meeting last Tu evening at the Parker Hill President Sydney Pellew resided. Table topic was pressed by Robert H. Allen who for his subject, "Manuel Travis in Schools and Colleges." liam Davis was toastmaster ask them to come in the open and lay ALL their cards on the table. One could call the Mesa C. of C. a council as it performs most of those functions. "Up in Costa Mesa," says The Globe, "we're not a city and we're not used to city ways . . . and have our own ideas on how a government should operate . . . not in secret sessions." And then he says Newport Beach people are mighty smart. It's better to be smart than cute. The Globe-Herald says it is not used to city ways but "Pop" do you remember the time when the attractive lady on your left sat on the edge of her chair, eyes popping, and just hung on the words of that dynamic personality at the other end of the banquet table? She was trying to get used to your city ways, Pop! Member? Why not be smart as well as cute, Pop, and you may become a councilman too! The April 13, 1946, issue of Colliers carries an article entitled, "Our Schools Are a Scandal" and should be read by everyone interested in the public school system. Ten million Americans can't read or write, thousands of teachers are underpaid and the poorer states cannot do anything about it. Every congress since 1919 has refused to improve the situation. Perhaps our local schools will look good in comparison to others but no good citizen should let down in their efforts to improve our own schools. Last week was public schools week and little effort was made by anyone, except the schools, to really make more people conscious of the difficulties the school systems are running into. The coming generation will suffer by our lack of interest. Another trouble with the nation is that so many of our soft-hearted people are also soft-headed. Howard W. Crooke Well Known Here, Is Named Manager Howard W. Crooke, widely known in the citrus industry of Riverside and Orange counties, has been chosen by the board of directors of Garden Grove Orange Cooperative, the MOD affiliate in that district, to succeed Walter Schmid who asked to be relieved as manager in order that he might have more time for his own agriculture interests. Mr. Schmid had been manager for six years. Mr. Crooke was for five years in the field department of Placentia Orange Growers. He later was connected with a packing house in Riverside for a year and for five years was manager of field operations of the AAA in Orange county. More recently he was manager of a prisoners of war camp for Citrus Growers, Inc. in Orange county. Anaheimer Has Strange Tenant O'possum's feel the housing shortage too, a local citizen discovered when a full grown ring-tailed specimen took up quarters under their residence last month. Seemingly enjoying urban life, the o'possum refuses to be evicted despite tempting bribes of food left conveniently outside his ventilation entrance and who craftily takes his morning outing at 3 o'clock. His unwilling landlady declares, "I rather let him stay than get up at that hour!" A shot gun and tear gas have been suggested as possible methods of removal. Bob Spencer, pound master and keeper of the Anaheim shelter, recommends o'possums for meals saying that the animals, who are both vegetarian and meat eaters with a liking for chicken, have a flavor similar to that of pork. At the meeting last Tuesday evening at the Parker H. President Sydney Pellew sided. Table topic was presented by Robert H. Allen who is for his subject, "Manuel Travis in Schools and Colleges." Liam Davis was toastmaster the evening. During the speechcraft part of the meeting, Paul Demers presented a ten-minute talk "Facts About Fear" and an eight minute talk was given by T. Martin on "Developing Self-fidence." In the five minutes summed by Harold Alfson, he ably discussed his topic, "H Overcame My Fears." Critic the evening was Donald Scalder, who conducted a round-discussion-criticism of the subjects. Earl Smith, Earl Wood and Royal Martin assisted in part of the program. Timer were performed by Herman L. During the business session the evening, the club unanimously to send John D. and Sydney Pellew as delegates to the national convention Toastmasters which will be held in Seattle, July 24th to 28th. DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE PIONIC IN LA PALMA PARK, MAY 25 The Orange County Democrat Central Committee announced reservation of 19 tables in Palma park for Saturday noon, May 25, when special speakers will be honored, including Attorney General Ken Will Rogers, Jr., Ellis Patterson Mrs. Gleason, and Atta Brown of San Francisco. The city of Caracas, Venezuela was founded in the year 1500 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1946 Rev. Cummings Conducts Revival, Free Methodist City Council Postpones Vote on Business Tax Decision was made by the Anaheim city council to hold over the proposed business ordinance that would tax license fees in proportion to the gross yearly receipts of local merchants, to postpone the ordinance, pending further revision, until the next meeting, May 21, during the regular weekly meeting in the city hall last Tuesday night, Mayor Charles A. Pearson, presiding. The total sum of expenditures for the city of Anaheim, from April 15 to 30, were revealed to total $34,342.02. The city sold to the Williams Manufacturing Company, now located on Chestnut street which makes two types of neck-tie racks, rotating and folding, a lot in the tract located on the northeast corner of La Palma and Olive streets where the firm will construct enlarged quarters. Chief of Police Mark A. Stephenson appointed Fred Cornell as patrolman. Cornell was formerly Victor Loly Jewelry Store Formal Opening Presenting his new jewelry store to the citizens of Anaheim and Orange county, Victor G. Loly will hold formal open house on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, at the new location, 138 West Center street. The new store is much larger than the former and will be of greater convenience and comfort to the many patrons of this popular establishment. The interior of the store presents a most attractive view to the customer, the walls a cream ivory with lighter contrasting ceilings. Gleaming mahogany showcases with chrome trim and panelling blend harmoniously with other interior appointments. Lighting in the new store features "spot-lighting" throughout. An innovation for jewelry stores in Anaheim are the private display rooms and offices on the mezzanine floor. The spacious salesroom is 21 feet wide by 128 feet deep. School Board Elections Friday Running for the two on the Anaheim Unified school board are H. Walsworth and Robert thon, incumbent, at the elections at the Lincoln mar school polls, opening 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at time Anaheim high district tax rates will be upon tomorrow (Friday). Candidates from the districts include Harry in the Anaheim elementary district, incumbent; the one vote; Edm Bohnet and Henry Watts incumbent, both seeking election at Katella; M. E. Incumbent, running one post at Cypress; Roth who has filled one position at Savannah Eme Otte, incumbent; didate at Laurel. Since are no candidates for Centralla and Magnolia triets, three school boardstees will be elected by in votes. Polls for all districts will be open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walsworth has been Rev. Ralph Cummings Revolval services continue with first at the Free Methodist Church with Evangelist Ralph Cummings of Redlands presenting fearful sermons each evening. Rev. Cummings is a graduate Seattle Pacific college and at present a student at the University of Redlands and is one of the outstanding young ministers of his nomination. He has held pastorates at Glenmore and Pomona, California, and at Glendale, Ariz. At the annual conference he was appointed to the church at Redlands, the young clergyman will each tonight (Friday) on the subject, "The Path of Sin." Sunny morning he will present one of his best sermons, "Declared to the Son of God," At the close service of the campaign Sunny Rev. Cummings will each on "The Fixed Gulf." The church is located at Broadway and Clementine. A cordial station to attend these sermons extended the public. Toastmasters To Have Guest Night At Next Meeting Guest Night" will be the feature of the next regular meeting the Toastmaster club when they meet at the Parker House for dinner meeting on Tuesday evening, May 21st. Each member will bring a guest. The topic of study for this meet-up will be given by John Dwyer who will be "Talk About What I Know," while Bob Allen will join on "Gathering Speech Manual." Earl Woodward will speak "Speech Subject on Current Issues," while R. H. Allen will seven-minutes to discuss credit Men's Association." At the meeting last Tuesday night at the Parker House, resident Sydney Pellew predeed. Table topic was presented Robert H. Allen who chose this subject, "Manuel Training Schools and Colleges." William Davis was toastmaster for April 15 to 30, were revealed to total $34,342.02. The city sold to the Williams Manufacturing Company, now located on Chestnut street which makes two types of neck-tie racks, rotating and folding, a lot in the tract located on the northeast corner of La Palma and Olive streets where the firm will construct enlarged quarters. Chief of Police Mark A. Stephenson appointed Fred Cornell as patrolman. Cornell was formerly a traffic officer in the city of Vernon and is a World War II veteran. The treasurer reported that 37 building permits were issued at a valuation of $138,321. The department of light, power and water report showed that the city's electric light bill for the month totaled $11,365.60, also 2,-721,600 gallons of water were pumped, with a total of water pumped and purchased listed at 61,803,100 gallons, with municipal consumption at 2,934,700 gallons and water left for distribution totaled 58,868,400 gallons. Rudolph Nyboe, building superintendent, announced in his report that 108 building permits were issued during the month and $500.95 collected in fees. City Judge Frank Tausch's report revealed that 103 cases were handled under the city ordinance and $1677 collected in fines. Chief of Police Stephenson's report for the police department showed that 38 arrests were made during the month and 85 traffic citations issued. The fire department report listed four inhalator calls, a broken hot water line, garage damage, a gas heater fire, and destruction of household furnishings at an estimated damage cost of more than $1,400. Grand Opening Of Firestone Friday-Saturday Climaxing a remodeling program begun two months ago, the Firestone store at 173 West Center street, has announced its grand opening for Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18. A complete new plate glass frontage with peach colored structural glass trim features the new changes. W. Thorneycroft is manager of this popular store. Of the store presents a most attractive view to the customer, the walls a cream ivory with lighter contrasting ceilings. Gleaming mahogany showcases with chrome trim and panelling blend harmoniously with other interior appointments. Lighting in the new store features "spot-lighting" throughout. An innovation for jewelry stores in Anaheim are the private display rooms and offices on the mezzanine floor. The spacious salesroom is 21 feet wide by 126 feet deep. Display windows have a tiered display surface covered with rich black velvet encased in plate glass and finished with shining black marble bases. The terrazzo marble inlay just outside the entrance suggests a sun dial with eight colors radiating from an amber-gold center. The diamond design of blue and scarlet sets off the name of the store. After thirty-four years of jewelry business, Mr. Loly is most happy to present the new store to the business circles and to his many customers of Anaheim and Orange county. He was originally associated with the late Alex H. Witman. During World War I, he was first to enlist in the service from Anaheim and one of the last to return, and immediately reentering the jewelry business, was associated with the late B. Hartfield until 1931, when he became the partner of Arthur E. Jensen, dissolving this partnership ten years ago when Mr. Jensen elected to devote his entire time to his patients. During the late war, Mr. Loly was most active in all bond and salvage drives, serving also as chairman of the local price panel of the Office of Price Administration. He is a charter member and past president of the Lions club and a past president of the Chamber of Commerce. Assisting in the store are Mrs. Roland Nesmith, Miss Dorothy Ingram, Miss Doris Desch, Miss Margaret Garrett, Charles Nagle and James McCoy. Mr. Loly and his family are well known throughout the county. Mrs. Loly is active in club circles of Anaheim; his daughter Victoria, is the wife of Howard Loudon, and the younger daughter Patricia, is a sophomore at Stanford University. Special AUHS Election Friday The board of trustees of the Anaheim Union High school incumbent, running for one post at Cypress; Roth who has filed one position at Savannah Eme Otte, incumbent; didate at Laurel. Since are no candidates for Centralla and Magnolia triots, three school boardstees will be elected by in votes. Polls for all districts will be open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walsworth has been ing, by appointment, AUHS board of trustee; the resignation of Floyd son early in April. Lawrence E. Hunt Discharged; His Lawrence E. Hund, USNR., son of Mr. and Hund of 218 Carlton avenue heim, was recently d from the service at an in ceremony at the separatether Terminal Island. Enlisting almost three yeahe had spent 20 months south Pacific. Lawrence served abdestroyer, USS Mertz,C which was christened oncoast in September 1943ter shake-downs in DecemberJanuary. The Mertz left S in February, 1944, for duPacific, Lawrence being on this ship in March of year in Hawaii and laterpated in the invasions apatients of the MarianasTinian, Guam,(of the Land,Leyte Island,Minland land and Luzon Island,jima and the invasion naawa. In April, 1945,theMessfully sunk two Japan rines beside being credited four Jap Zero's and a ship.She also took partfirst raid on Tokyo in K1945,bombarded Muropan1945;the steel works attainin August of the same,shiru in August.was atthe 15th of August whethwith Japan was declaredMertz traveled back toHonshu to help with oo work and then returnedUnited States in September. His ship was first pu commission on March 23,San Diego after travelingdred and seventy-five miles. For participation in thhe battles and invasions,L Gathering Speech Manual.” Earl Woodward will speak “Speech Subject on Current Events,” while R. H. Allen will seven-minutes to discuss Men’s Association. At the meeting last Tuesday morning at the Parker House, President Sydney Pellew predeed. Table topic was presented by Robert H. Allen who chose this subject, “Manuel Training Schools and Colleges.” William Davis was toastmaster for evening. During the speechcraft portion of the meeting, Paul Demaree presented a ten-minute talk on facts About Fear” and an eight-minute talk was given by Royal Martin on “Developing Self Connence.” In the five minutes conceived by Harold Alfson, he very briefly discussed his topic, “How I Carried My Fears.” Critic of the evening was Donald Schneider who conducted a round-table discussion-criticism of the speaker-Earl Smith, Earl Woodard and Royal Martin assisted in this task of the program. Timer duties were performed by Herman Hock. During the business session of the evening, the club voted unanimously to send John Dwyer and Sydney Pellew as delegates to the national convention of postmasters which will be held Seattle, July 24th to 28th. MOORRATIC COMMITTEE UNIC IN LA PALMA ARK, MAY 25 The Orange County Democratic Central Committee announces the invitation of 19 tables in La Palma park for Saturday afternoon, May 25, when special guest makers will be honored, including Attorney General Kenney, Rogers, Jr., Ellis Patterson, Gleason, and Attorney Town of San Francisco. The city of Caracas, Venezuela, founded in the year 1567. Friday-Saturday Climaxing a remodeling program begun two months ago, the Firestone store at 173 West Center street, has announced its grand opening for Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18. A complete new plate glass frontage with peach colored structural glass trim features the new changes. W. Thorneycroft is manager of this popular store. An increased floor area with asphalt tile flooring in a checker board design of marbelized terra cotta and brown, repainted walls and ceiling in light cream, additional flourescent lighting, repainted fixtures, additional display cabinets and, as a special convenience to customers, a newly paved parking area in the rear of the building. The store also boasts of a complete new tire servicing equipment. A 32-foot block letter neon sign, to mark the store front, will be installed within the next 30 days. A cordial invitation is extended to citizens of Anaheim to attend with special critical merchandise to be offered for the occasion. Feminine visitors will receive single carnation corsages and plastic cigarette cases given to the men. Also a door prize of a post-war KM electric heater will be awarded. Grand opening will begin at 10 a.m. Regular store hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The original capitol building of the United States was 332 feet 4 inches in length and 229 feet in width. It was built of Virginia sandstone and quarried from government-owned quarries. The House and Senate wings were commenced on July 4, 1851. Enlist now in the New Regular Army for three years, and be eligible for 48 months of College education at the expense of the government. Mr. Loly and his family are well known throughout the county. Mrs. Loly is active in club circles of Anaheim; his daughter, Victoria, is the wife of Howard Loudon, and the younger daughter, Patricia, is a sophomore at Stanford University. Special AUHS Election Friday The board of trustees of the Anaheim Union High school, in order to provide a fund for some improvements, has called a special election on Friday, tomorrow. The proposed amendment will raise the tax rate from 75c to $1.00 for three years. “This method is a ‘pay-as-you-go’ policy and would not call for interest payments as in a bond issue.” it was announced in the board release. Provisions that the fund would make possible include adequate bleacher space on the athletic field and in the gymnasium to accommodate visitors as well as the student body; overhead protection for the music department which is now two blocks from the auditorium, and a care-taker’s residence on the school farm “which is a farm laboratory of rapidly increasing development and practicality.” JUNIOR FARM BUREAU TO HOLD DINNER MEETING Members of the Junior Farm Bureau will hold their annual dinner meeting on Wednesday, May 22, beginning at 7:30 and will be held at Hugheson Meadow’s Inn, located on Anaheim Telegraph Road just west of Valley View avenue. An entertaining program has been planned with Mr. Rowland, magician, the highlight of the program. Plano and accordion music will also be presented. Election of officers as nominated at the April meeting will be held. The full dress uniform row on row of white capa sea of military perfectthe men stand at attention ing the last big moment tive service. All directors and commi of the Anaheim Izaak Wal will meet at 7:30 tonight day, at the home of Richalin second house easlin Lincoln grammar school Center street to complete tournament plans schedule next Sunday. School Board Elections Friday Running for the two seats on the Anaheim Union High school board are Henry T. Walsworth and Robert Cawthon, incumbent, at the local elections at the Lincoln grammar school polls, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at which time Anaheim high school district tax rates will be voted upon, tomorrow (Friday). Candidates from the other districts include Harry R. Fox in the Anaheim elementary district, incumbent, seeking the one vote; Edmund E. Bohnet and Henry Walsworth, incumbent, both seeking election at Katella; M. E. Penhall, incumbent, running for the one post at Cypress; T. L. Roth who has filed for the one position at Savannah, and Eme Otte, incumbent, candidate at Laurel. Since there are no candidates for Loara, Centralla and Magnolia districts, three school board trustees will be elected by write-in votes. Polls for all these districts will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walsworth has been serv- SHORTAGE OF REFRIGERATED CARS SERIOUS IN STATE The critical shortage of refrigerated freight cars, caused by the nation's soft coal strike, threatening spoilage of California's multimillion dollar perishable food crop, will have an even greater impact on the agriculture than was at first estimated. It has been stated that there are now available for use of fruit and vegetable shippers less than 1000 refrigerator cars in the southern California region, while 11,000 cars will be required to haul the cantaloupe crop alone and which is due to start harvesting in less than three weeks now. Another 30,000 cars will be needed in the very near future for the 1946 potato harvest in the state, particularly those crops in Kern county. In Imperial county, the cantaloupe and melon growers are needing about 16,000 cars for the cantaloupe crop while an additional 1500 cars will be needed for the honeydew melon shipment, harvest of which will begin late this month. In all, growers of that region are faced with an estimated loss of $10,000,000 if their crops-spoll. Lettuce is another of southern California's crop that faces spoilage unless adequate cars are secured, growers needing about 7,000 cars; carrots, with about 2,000 incumbent, running for the one post at Cypress; T. L. Roth who has filed for the one position at Savannah, and Eme Otte, incumbent, candidate at Laurel. Since there are no candidates for Loara, Centralla and Magnolia districts, three school board trustees will be elected by write-in votes. Polls for all these districts will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walsworth has been serving, by appointment, on the AUHS board of trustees since the resignation of Floyd Benson early in April. Lawrence E. Hund Discharged; Home Lawrence E. Hund, EM3/c, USNR., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Hund of 218 Carlton avenue, Anaheim, was recently discharged from the service at an impressive ceremony at the separation center on Terminal Island. Enlisting almost three years ago, he had spent 20 months in the south Pacific. Lawrence served aboard the destroyer, USS Mertz, C. C. 691, which was christened on the east coast in September 1943, and after shake-downs in December and January. The Mertz left San Diego in February, 1944, for duty in the Pacific, Lawrence being assigned on this ship in March of the same year in Hawaii and later participated in the invasions and occupations of the Marianas (Saipan, Tinian, Guam), of the Palau Island, Leyte Island, Mindaro Island and Luzon Island, also Iwo Jima and the invasion of Okinawa. In April, 1945, the Mertz successfully sunk two Jap submarines beside being credited with four Jap Zero's and a merchant ship. She also took part in the first raid on Tokyo in February, 1945, bombarded Muropan in July, 1945; the steel works at Hitachi in August of the same, Paramushiru in August, was at Adak on the 15th of August when peace with Japan was declared. The Mertz traveled back to northern Honshu to help with occupation work and then returned to the United States in September, 1945. His ship was first put out of commission on March 23, 1946, at San Diego after traveling a hundred and seventy-five thousand miles. For participation in the various battles and invasions, Lawrence Of much interest to southern California anglers is the Izaak Walton nationally registered casting tournament to be staged in beautiful La Palma park next Sunday beginning at 9 o'clock, under the sponsorship of the Anaheim Izaak Walton club. General chairman for the gala event is Roy Mabee. Famous casting experts from far and near will compete in seven events with the winner to receive a cherished medal. Scores from the tournament will go on the national record. Nineteen select and useful merchandise prizes, donated by local merchants and now on display in the Parker House window, will also be awarded. Divisions will include a three and five-eighths ounce accuracy plug competition, a wet and dry-fly casting contest, a distance trout-fly competition and a salmon-fly contest. Groups to participate in the annual affair are the Long Beach casting club, the Beverly Hills Gun and Rod club, the Huntington Beach casting club, the Santa Monica casting club, the River-side Izaak Walton club, the Bishop Izaak Walton members, and a ladies casting team from Long Beach. Well known personages also to attend include Milton Craft who is bringing a group of anglers with him from San Diego, Jack and Louie Gouldig from Cincinnati, Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Hunt from Santa Ana, Roy Fox and Mrs. Fox from Chicago, Don Lenhardt from Des Moines, Roscoe Reaner of Long Beach, Carol Thorne also of Long Beach and Dick Miller, world champion fly castor, from Huntington Beach. Local castors will include Roy Mabee, Charlie Evans, George Ellis, Delmore Finch, and Ray Reafsyder. Noontime highlight will be a deluxe barbeque, presided over by Bud Paschall, head chef. Appropriate sporting exhibits including boats, trailers, tents, fishing equipment, camping supplies, and a huge gun collection will be on display, it was announced. Sgt. Westerhold Gets Discharge Sgt. Harold J. Westerhold of 529 West Broadway street, Anaheim, received his discharge from the army, May 8, from the separation center at Camp Beale, California. Entering the service on June 21, needing about 16,000 cars for the cantaloupe crop while an additional 1500 cars will be needed for the honeydew melon shipment, harvest of which will begin late this month. In all, growers of that region are faced with an estimated loss of $10,000,000 if their crops spoil. Lettuce is another of southern California's crop that faces spoilage unless adequate cars are secured, growers needing about 7,-000 cars; carrots, with about 2,000 cars in jeopardy and a large part of the San Joaquin valley tomato harvest, scheduled to begin early in June, unless shipping facilities are secured. Perishable fruits which will be ripe in June include plums, apricots and some varieties of peaches. All growers and growers' associations point out that effects of the coal strike on harvests of perishable crops, all of which are shipped to market in refrigerator cars, will be cumulative. With approximately three weeks required for securing empty cars from the east, and due to the current practice of side-tracking instead of returning refrigerator cars, the 55,000 to 60,000 cars of perishable food products will be lost unless immediate action is taken. Senators William F. Knowland Jr., and Sheridan Downey are urging that the Federal Government take steps to insure an adequate supply of refrigerator cars to move the California crops to market. Farmers and veterans in Imperial county had planned a mass indignation meeting for Friday evening of last week but due to the postponement of the coal strike temporarily for two weeks,the meeting has been postponed.The two weeks stay will not solve the seriousness of the problem for the growers of perishable foods in this state nor any one of the other states. Robert N. Spielman Home From Service Robert N. Spielman, Sgt., son of Mrs. Mary Grace Spielman of 515 East Broadway, Anaheim, received his honorable discharge from the army last Saturday and is now at home with his mother.In service over two years Robert was attached to the Army Engineers service and spent year overseas. Seeing much action in foreign fields he participated in the bat- Sgt. Westerhold Gets Discharge Sgt. Harold J. Westerhold of 529 West Broadway street, Anaheim, received his discharge from the army, May 8, from the separation center at Camp Beale, California. Entering the service on June 21, 1944, Sgt. Westerhold saw 15 months of overseas action in Ryukyus and the southern Philippines while with the 305th Infantry Regiment. He wears the Bronze Star medal, World War II Victory medal, Army of Occupation medal, Good Conduct medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal and Philippine Liberation ribbon. Bill Koontz Heads Local Hi-Y Council Election of officers headed the business session of the Hi-Y council meeting, with Bill Koontz named president; Ray Hurtado, vice-president, and David Martinez, secretary-treasurer, Wednesday night, May 8, at 7:30 o'clock in the YMCA, 407 South Philadelphia street. Activities discussed by the representatives from the eight local Hi-Y clubs included the completion of plans for a beach party scheduled for May 24, Friday night, at the second beach at Corona del Mar. Luis Sandoval's club will be hosts for the affair, promising plenty of food and fun. Approximately 130 members are expected to attend. Proposal of a Hi-Y training camp was accepted by the council members who voted to hold it from September 4 to 7 inclusive at Camp Osceola in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains. Robert N. Spielman, Sgt., son of Mrs. Mary Grace Spielman of 515 East Broadway, Anaheim, received his honorable discharge from the army last Saturday and is now at home with his mother. In service over two years, Robert was attached to the Army Engineers service and spent year overseas. Seeing much action in foreign fields, he participated in the battles and occupation work in France, Luxemburg, Germany, Panama, Belgium, Luzon, Japan and in the Philippines. One of the most interesting experiences he had was to help prepare the airfield in Manila for the diplomats who arrived there for the signing of the peace with Japan. He wears the European ribbon with one star, Good Conduct medal, Victory ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific ribbon, Philippine Liberation ribbon, American Defense ribbon, and occupation ribbons for Germany and also for Japan. Robert is a graduate of Anaheim Union High school and was attending Fullerton Junior college for the second term when he enlisted in the service. While at the latter school, he was leader of the band and was very prominent in music circles there. Lawson Spielman, Sgt., a brother, was also discharged recently and he is now attending school in San Francisco. He was stationed on the Aleutian Islands for almost a year and had been in service almost four years. Another brother, John Spielman, Cpl., who also has received his discharge, was a crew chief on the Black Widow planes and was stationed at Hammer Field near Fresno. He was in service almost three years. He is married and has an 18-months old daughter, Betsy. They reside at 1108 West Center street, Anaheim.