anaheim-gazette 1947-09-25

A WASHINGTON REPORTER called the sky-rocketing of food prices a "dizzy upswing." Most people seem to forget that history always repeats—nevertheless, it took two bucks to buy a pound of butter and a dozen eggs at the big Cornwall grocery in Washington during World War I. Our condition at the present time is inflation. Don't pin the blame on either of the two old political parties. Nothing would be more ineffective than restoring rationing of food. You can believe Mark Sullivan, safe-and-sound columnist, who says that the usual post-war "phenomenon so far is an economic hurricane," and he adds: "We are in an inflation." The government has been giving "price support" for farm products and foods. That may have hastened inflation. But don't overlook the fact that the United States has been backing a large part of the world, with gifts and loans. The only thing we expected in the way of returns was through foreign trade. A lot of Democrats, as well as Republicans, seemed to think that European countries would buy all of our high-priced goods. IN THE D OCTOBER 5, 1879 We have in our office best bunch of grapes we seen. It weighs exactly 6 pounds and is not a double but single stem. It is of the variety and grew in the of H. Woerder; one of vineyards in Anaheim. Editor knows of anything than this, let him tell it. The California Agricultural writes of Anaheim as follows: Anaheim, the noted Gentleman, the beautiful two farms are enclosed w fences. These Anaheim their twenty-acre farm much thrift and many have become rich. If most California farmers would by the examples so plain fore them and go and do it would be better for th J. W. Clark, Oscar Georgetown Walby, John Bush and M. Classen and wife arrive San Francisco yesterday er "Pacific." The Grant and Wilson their regular weekly meeting Saturday evening in Hall. Quite a number graced the occasion w presence, among whom Mrs. P. A. Clark, Mrs. S Miss Mary Kuchel, Mi You can believe Mark Sullivan, safe-and-sound columnist, who says that the usual post-war "phenomenon so far is an economic hurricane," and he adds: "We are in an inflation." The government has been giving "price support" for farm products and foods. That may have hastened inflation. But don't overlook the fact that the United States has been backing a large part of the world, with gifts and loans. The only thing we expected in the way of returns was through foreign trade. A lot of Democrats, as well as Republicans, seemed to think that European countries would buy all of our high-priced goods. That was wishful thinking that isn't coming true. The British, Italians, French and all other countries are spending that same money raised by taxation of the American public, in their own countries. You can't blame them for that. But you can blame your own United States government for tearing down our own reserves. That's what has caused the present "dizzy upswing" in food prices. The Democrats put the blame on the Republicans and the Republicans on the Democrats. They are both to blame. But about the silliest proposal afloat would be to restore rationing. The laws of supply and demand and competition are swinging into effect. Right now, there is a buyers' strike, and Congress is not going to step in and stop it. If the Department of Agriculture continues to back farmers against possible drops in prices, as it has been doing in trying to regulate the markets for potatoes, corn, meats, dairy products and other articles of food, the condition will not improve. You might just as well make up your mind that when food prices double that a lot of people can't afford to buy these high priced products—a lot of people who can buy at the high prices are going to cut down on their food expenses. Maybe you have seen the price of a watermelon drop from one-dollar to fifteen cents. It has happened. Already there is tremendous resistance to these outrageous food prices on the part of a price-sick public. Things are going to come down. They can't help it! STATISTICS SHOW that American ex-servicemen and women are not passing up the advantages available to them under the loan provisions of the GI Bill of Rights. EXTENT OF GI LOANS What is particularly noticeable is the rapid rise in the number of borrowers during the past year or so. Up to September 1; 1946 a total of 293,931 veterans had borrowed $1,429,381,142. But on July 31, of this year the number of borrowers had climbed to 937,949 and the amount involved had reached $5,136,166,000. As might be expected, California leads in both the number of loans and the volume of money, with 98,086 vets borrowing $738,039,000. This splendid showing has been due largely to the cooperation of the state's largest bank which alone has made over 57,000 GI loans for nearly $450 million. This one institution, in fact, has accounted for 9 per cent of all the money loaned to veterans throughout the entire United States. That record, we think, is slightly colossal. Loans for the purchase or construction of homes are by far the most popular of California's real estate transactions. J. W. Clark, Oscar Georgette Walby, John Bush and M. Classen and wife arrive San Francisco yesterday for "Pacific." As might be expected, California leads in both the number of loans and the volume of money, with 98,086 vets borrowing $738,039,000. This splendid showing has been due largely to the cooperation of the state's largest bank which alone has made over 57,000 GI loans for nearly $450 million. This one institution, in fact, has accounted for 9 per cent of all the money loaned to veterans throughout the entire United States. That record, we think, is slightly colossal. Loans for the purchase or construction of homes are by far the most popular. Of California's 98,000 plus borrowers more than 90,000 got the money for that purpose. Business loans were slightly less than 7,000 and farm loans around 800. When one considers how many ex-servicemen and women have already been assisted by the GI loans and the large number who are likely to be helped by it in the future, the only conclusion possible is that this provision is one of the best ever passed by Congress. FREEDOM TRAIN "More important to the world than the atom bomb is our conception of freedom for the individual. Whether the areas of freedom shrink in the world or increase in the next few years depends in large measure upon how well we Americans perform our duties of citizenship." So declared President Truman in his message on the occasion of the formal start of the Freedom Train carrying America's most famous and precious documents on a nationwide tour. The seven-car train will visit 300 cities in every section of the nation during the year that it will be on the road. It seems most fitting that the Freedom Train should be sent throughout the length and breadth of our land at this critical time in ours and the world's history. Democratic institutions were never under heavier fire in any peacetime era. Totalitarian factions both here and abroad are working incessantly to undermine our form of government. It isn't likely that the majority of the American people will be taken in by foreign "isms" but they need to be awakened to the value of their heritage and the imperative need of defending it in their schools, clubs and labor unions as well as on the battle front. The opportunity to personally view the historic documents which evidence the struggles and achievements on behalf of freedom undoubtedly will serve to renew and refresh their faith in democracy. It has been said that freedom is not free. Let us never forget that. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago OCTOBER 5, 1872 We have in our office the largest bunch of grapes we have ever seen. It weighs exactly 6½ pounds and is not a double bunch but a single stem. It is of the Mission variety and grew in the vineyard of H. Woerder; one of the best vineyards in Anaheim. If any editor knows of anything better than this, let him tell it. The California Agriculturalist writes of Anaheim as follows: "At Anaheim, the noted German settlement, the beautiful twenty-acre farms are enclosed with live fences. These Anaheimers, with their twenty-acre farms show much thrift and many of them have become rich. If more of our California farmers would profit by the examples so plainly set before them and go and do likewise, it would be better for them." J. W. Clark, Oscar George, U. N. Walby, John Bush and wife and M. Classen and wife arrived from San Francisco yesterday by steamer "Pacific." The Grant and Wilson club held their regular weekly meeting last Saturday evening in Enterprise hall. Quite a number of ladies graced the occasion with their presence, among whom we noted Mrs. P. A. Clark, Mrs. S. Kuchel, Miss Mary Kuchel, Miss D. C. club, followed by a short address by Mr. White and Capt. Knox. Speakers for the next meeting were appointed among whom were A. G. Beebe, S. Randall and Capt. Knox. An artesian well was completed on Monday last by William McPherson and assistants on the farm of H. Stephens in Westminster. The well is 97 feet deep and has a flow of 1½ inches over the top of the pipe—half an inch more than most wells. A United States law repealing stamp taxes went into effect on the 1st inst. It appears that no stamp on a deed of sale is now necessary. The bill repeals all the stamp taxes except those imposed on bank checks, proprietary medicines and preparations, perfumery and cosmetics, friction matches, wax tapers, playing cards and cigar lights. The rates on the above enumerated articles remain the same as heretofore. The Fulton, New York Times tells of corn 10 feet high. That isn't a circumstance to corn around Anaheim. We will have some measured and show you what we call tall corn here. Quite an interesting trial occurred last Wednesday before Judge Ryan at Californiabuilding. 329 More Miles Of C.T.C. To Speed U.P. Trains To improve service between Los Angeles and the east, the Union Pacific railroad has launched a $6,000,000 program for extension of centralized traffic control between Callente, Nev., and Salt Lake City, Utah, it was disclosed this week by G. F. Ashby, president. The 329 mile extension, when completed next year, will connect with the 800 mile centralized traffic control system now in operation between Callente and Daggett, Cal., and will provide Union Pacific with the longest mileage of C.T.C. ever installed, a distance of 629 miles. Centralized traffic control, regarded as one of the most radical improvements recently made in railroading, provides single track lines from 60 to 80 percent of the efficiency of double track railroad. Generally, times of trains in transit between two points are cut 26 percent, train speed is increased 36 percent and seven out of ten possible train delays are eliminated. Operations under written orders to train crews are also done away with. Under the control system, a continuous flow of traffic moves along the track under dispatchers who have constant, instantaneous control of all train movements even though the trains may be hundreds of miles away. The dispatchers control the trains by remote control through finger tip manipulation of switches and block signals. Guardsmen Prize Contest For Recruiting California National will compete in a three-cruiting contest state national Guard Day, for a state recruiting will include a trip to Washington and the football game at Major General Curtran van, Adjutant Generalaia, has announced. The California retest, in which officers list 5,650 recruits to Guard units through will be conducted in with a nation-wide hated the "National sembly," for which 88,888 enlistments to General O'Sullivan a national goal represent of a man on each day of the two parign. Announcing California patron in the national adjutant general exclaims "the new National Guard ultimately to 682,000—three times force. The California Guard, which totalled 10,000 officers and was inducted into Fear prior to World War I must attain a strength as compared to its cut of 5,000." J. W. Clark, Oscar George, U. N. Walby, John Bush and wife and M. Classen and wife arrived from San Francisco yesterday by steamer "Pacific." The Grant and Wilson club held their regular weekly meeting last Saturday evening in Enterprise hall. Quite a number of ladies graced the occasion with their presence, among whom we noted Mrs. P. A. Clark, Mrs. S. Kuchel, Miss Mary Kuchel, Miss D. C. Marquis, Mrs. Alice Higgins, Mrs. Emily Fischer, Mrs. Flora Eldridge, Mrs. Arthur Boyle, Mr. John Fischer took the chair and announced that J. M. Guinn would address the meeting after which there would be music by the Glee 50 Years Ago OCTOBER 7, 1897 A performance of Verdi's "Il Trovatore" by well known San Francisco amateurs will be given in that city this evening. Mrs. Mowry, formerly Miss Bessie Harlin, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. N. Hardin of this city, will appear as Leonora, the leading part. Mrs. Mowry's singing is pleasurably remembered by many of her old time friends in Anaheim, and as the reports are to the effect that her voice has improved and she is regarded as one of the best amateur vocalists in the metropolis, the performance will undoubtedly be a way-up show. Bert Boyd received a letter from his father on Tuesday, written from Daggett the previous day, conveying the intelligence that the four hardy miners, Boyd, East, Wilcox and Clabaugh, had reached that place on their return trip and will arrive on Saturday. They have had a rough but pleasant trip and are doutbless weighted down with rich specimens of ore. Miss Zelma Bailey entertained the Young Ladies Euchre club at her home on last Saturday afternoon. The time was spent in playing uchre at which Mrs. Fred Simpau won the first prize, a china rose jar, and Miss Edith Jay, the second, a silver thimble. After partaking of refreshments of ice-cream and cake the guests dispersed, having spent a very pleasant afternoon. Harry Dyer is one of the fortunate young barley raisers of the La Habra valley, having sown some 300 acres to that remunerative crop. Harry converted some of it into hay and threshed the rest. He has sold his grain at an advanced figure and will again go in for barley the coming year. The thanks of the editorial force are due Mrs. Polhemus for a donation of fruit, consisting of peaches, apples and figs, a sample of fine walnuts and a giant watermelon; all raised without irrigation at Miraflores. Ed Atherton of the ostrich farm was in town yesterday afternoon for a short business trip, accompanied by Mrs. Atherton. Mrs. Theodore Rimpau, Miss Marie Rimpau and Miss Gandolfo of Yuma, who is visiting with them, drove down to Newport on Monday for a day's outing. The Fullerton Walnut Growers Association of which Sydmer Ross is president and Chet Holcomb secretary, has issued a circular letter to growers advising them as to the proper mode of handling the crop. Dr. Gardiner and his family have moved into the August Backs cottage on Lemon street. Uncle John Bush is down from Kern county to gather his walnut crop at Olive. Sam Kraemer and Clarence Givat were at Santa Ana on Thursday to see the Bavolapus. Wahlberg Sees Fewer Walnuts; Higher Quality Prospects for a crop of good quality walnuts are better than last year says Harold E. Wahlberg, county farm advisor. The season so far has been favorable for a good crop, although the recent heat wave has affected some walnuts. There have been no dry hot winds to disturb the normal maturing of the fruit and the normal light color of the walnut kernels, which is highly desired in the markets. This year's crop should approach normal yields per acre. The total tonnage will be less because of heavy reduction of walnut acreage. During the past ten years the average yield per acre in walnut orchards of Orange county was about 1,500 pounds per acre. The best quality of nuts is obtained by prompt harvesting methods that will not allow the nuts to remain on the ground too long, according to the farm advisor. Delayed picking operations tend to discolor the kernels and appreciably lower the grades, he said. For this reason, the additional value of better grades will more than meet the extra cost of prompt and more picking. To facilitate harvesting of the crop, many growers have built shaking towers that will allow the operator to get up into the tree and more easily shake the nuts that are ready to drop. Mechanical shakers are used less here than in the interior areas. Most growers have plans laid for the imminent harvest, Wahlberg said. Urge Purchase Of More Land For Beach Parks Acquisition of three parcels of property in Orange county as ad682,000—three times force. The California Guard, which totallied 10,000 officers and was inducted into World War I must attain a strength as compared to its cut of 5,000. Red Tape War Surplus Sales Reduced Veterans who have about the "red tape" purchasing surplus put the War Assets Army will be pleased to know agency has greatly improved procedure, Ben County service officer. To participate in under the new rules required only to share charge and answer all of on-the-spot question requirement of a preparation is being retail sales of aircraft equipment, except certain industrial equiv. Mr. Liebermann exp has been no change aside! system when popular items for inmates are sold to individuals Other than these sp however, only veterans engaged in business or agricultural enterprise titled to purchase. Keep your eye on ad section. 25 Years Ago OCTOBER 5, 1922 Edward A. White, who from 1881 to 1891 was a leading business man of this city, was in town again this week after an absence of thirty-one years. He scarcely knew the town, and had difficulty locating himself. Mr. White conducted a wagon manufacturing establishment on East Center Street where the Masonic Temple now stands, and in 1891 sold out John Schauman, who has passed on his reward. Since leaving here he has been in business in different parts of the state and ten years past has been doing good work for the government planes on North Island. He was greatly astonished to see the improvements beyond the city limits, or where he hunted quail and rabbits are now magnificent Valencia orange groves. Ed is 65 and says he will stick to his job at North Island until he is 85. Then he will come to see us again. Thirty-nine cars of oranges and cars of tomatoes were shipped from this city during the past week by local fruit and marketing organizations. Heavy over-loading has been resorted to because of the present car shortage. It was declared the cars shipped last week would equal, in ordinary times, cars of produce. A truck belonging to the Boyle Transfer Company of Long Beach loaded with a lamp post on center street near Claudina Sunny. The shock broke three or four of the glass globes but the post withstood the shock. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Spake, of Pasadena were visiting last week at the home of L. Goble on Broadway. Mr. Spake is a brother of Mrs. Goble. Mrs. William Knott entertained on Wednesday in honor of the birthday of Miss Eva Merritt. Games and music passed a very delightful evening and later dainty refreshments were enjoyed. J. F. Corder of Long Beach has purchased the Antlers hotel in the Mitchell block. L. B. Webber has returned from San Francisco, where he went two weeks ago for the purpose of purchasing his stock for the coming season. It is reported Samuel Kraemer will begin the construction of a business block at the corner of Center and North Philadelphia streets the first of November. The site is now occupied by the Lee service station, Riley's used car salesyard and the Anaheim Fire department. Building permits issued in Anaheim for the first nine months of the year aggregated $1,107,000. With three more months to go and with several large buildings contemplated, there is a probability that the total for the year will reach a million and a half dollars. Twenty-two permits for residences were issued in September. Walnut picking is now in progress, the nuts having been falling for some days. Next week the harvest will be in full blast and packing houses throughout the county will be busy places. Guardsmen In Prize Contest For Recruits California National Guardsmen will compete in a two-month recruiting contest starting on National Guard Day, September 16, for a state recruiting prize which will include a trip by airplane to Washington and the Army-Navy football game at Philadelphia, Major General Curtis D. O'Sullivan, Adjutant General of California, has announced. The California recruiting contest, in which officers hope to enlist 5,650 recruits in National Guard units throughout the state, will be conducted in conjunction with a nation-wide contest designated the "National Guard Assembly," for which a goal of 88,888 enlistments has been set, General O'Sullivan said. This national goal represents the enlistment of a man a minute during each day of the two-month campaign. Announcing California's participation in the national contest, the adjutant general explained that, "the new National Guard will expand ultimately to a strength of 682,000—three times the pre-war force. The California National Guard, which totalled only about 10,000 officers and men when it was inducted into Federal service prior to World War II, ultimately must attain a strength of 43,000, as compared to its current strength of 5,000." Red Tape In War Surplus RETURN FROM SALT LAKE CITY TRIP Visiting friends and relatives in Salt Lake City, and vicinity, Utah, were Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Cogswell of this city. They also enjoyed the rugged beauty of Brice and Zion canyons, Utah. The couple returned to Anaheim Friday evening. Mrs. Cogswell is associated with the Anaheim Gazette. ISSUE LICENSE Applying for a marriage license were Ralph Herbert Eby and Janice Lorraine Cotner both of Anaheim at the county court house in Santa Ana Saturday. Curtains ... CLEAN :: FRESH SPARKLING Sesma Curtain & Blanket Laundry 130 Elm Street Anaheim Phone 3819 Our Saturday Night SPECIAL Red Tape In War Surplus Sales Reduced Veterans who have complained about the "red tape" involved in purchasing surplus property from the War Assets Administration will be pleased to know that this agency has greatly simplified its procedure, Ben Liebermann, county service officer, announced. To participate in a WAA sale under the new rules, a veteran is required only to show his discharge and answer a brief series of on-the-spot questions. The old requirement of a pre-sale certification is being retained only for sales of aircraft, agricultural equipment, except tractors, and certain industrial equipment. Mr. Liebermann explained there has been no change in the "set aside" system, whereby certain popular items for individual use are sold to individual veterans. Other than these special items, however, only veterans who are engaged in business, professional or agricultural enterprises are entitled to purchase. Keep your eye on our classified ad section. Our Saturday Night SPECIAL $1.00 OFF ON All Merchandise Between the hours of 7 and 9 P.M. Lauretta Dress Shoppe 116 W. Center Street Anaheim 3907 WE ARE GOING TO TOWN (Anaheim) SATURDAY THE 27th NIGHT THE 27th Kemodeling? Been wanting one for a long SATURDAY THE 27th NIGHT THE 27th Remodeling? 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