anaheim-gazette 1950-10-02

ANAHEIM GAZETTE Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 5, 1879, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, the National Editorial Association, and California Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: $0 per month by carrier or $5 per year by carrier or mail. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatches. THEODORE B. KUCHEL Publisher MAX BEESLER Assistant Publisher WILLARD GREGORY Editor ERNEST BEYER Assistant Editor MYLES BRADLEY Picture Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager S.E. MELLEN Assistant Advertising Manager MARY ROULAND Assistant Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager A long, long wait... Shades of Grover Cleveland Alexander. What a finish to the National League pennant chase yesterday! The Whiz Kids of Philadelphia (more recently known as the Futile Phils and the Fizz Kids to the Brooklyn baseball writers) pulled the National League championship out of the fire in the 10th inning yesterday afternoon when they beat the Brooklyns 4 to 1. It was the first pennant for the Phillies since 1915—more years ago than most of team's present ball players are old. Just a month ago the team was 7½ games in front of the pack. But old man defeat ran wild with them and carried the league championship down to the final game of the season. Anyway, the Phils will meet those old pros the New York Yankees in the World Series. If they pull out the series winner they really will have earned the right to be called the "miracle" team. See that 'cartoon' over there...? The World Series usually rolls around at a time of year when the nation is in one crisis or another. And, the emphasis on baseball usually lessens tensions right across the nation. Today the income tax withholdings from wages and salaries will be increased As an illustration 50 Years Aged The wedding of William kenstein popular young dry merchant of this city, to Mingina Harris daughter of Mr Harris of Santa Ana was organized at the home of the mother in that city on Sunday last at 5:30 o'clock ceremony was performed by Dr. Hecht of Los Angeles Hilda Harris, sister of the was maid of honor and Morrison of Fullerton was best man. Girls were Gertrude and Ascher, Theola and Irma Ka Harold Harris was ring Herbert Ancker and Leslie were pages. The bride who given away by her brother man Harris, was gowned in organdy over white satin, long veil fastened with blossoms. She wore a diamond ruby bracelet, the gift of groom's mother who lives in many. A sumptious wedding per was served after the cereal The newlywed couple left for a short honeymoon at nado. After their return the reside in this city. Mrs. Will Lawrence of Burge, N. M., is visiting with relatives in town and will remain eral weeks. Mrs. Tharp of Oakland is ing with relatives in Mirai the guest of her parents, Mrs. John Hanna. Mrs. Al Tuthill (the former May Heiman) of Morency, zona, visited in town last the guest of Miss Fritzie Heim. Miss Elsie Rust, daughter Charles Otto Rust, departed Monday for Los Angeles where will attend Marlborough school. See that 'cartoon' over there...? The World Series usually rolls around at a time of year when the nation is in one crisis or another. And, the emphasis on baseball usually lessens tensions right across the nation. Well, here we have a meeting of the World Series and apparent victory in the Korean war. Both are joyful events—so we hate to talk about something we wish could be postponed forever. We refer, of course, to the inevitable payment of the bills for the Korean war. Today begins the first bite. It serves to bring the Korean war and the big rearmament program close to every American family. Beginning today the government begins taking about one-fifth more taxes—after allowing for exemptions—out of every wage earner's pay. The present tax law raises by almost $3,000,000,000 the income taxes on more than 50,000,000 individuals, boosts by about $1,500,-000,000 a year rates on normal corporation income, and picks up more millions by "loophole plugging" and other tax law changes. The increase in individual income taxes will be felt in virtually every American's pocket book. Today the income tax withholdings from wages and salaries will be increased. As an illustration of what it will mean, take a man with a wife and one child: If His He Has Today Weekly Paid His Tax Wage is Weekly Will Be $40 $0.30 $0.40 $45 $1.10 $1.30 $50 $1.80 $2.20 $55 $2.50 $3.10 $60 $3.40 $4.10 $75 $5.50 $6.60 $100 $9.60 $11.50 $150 $17.40 $21.00 The higher taxes will be felt in some other ways. For example the bill puts a new 10 per cent excise impost upon television sets. The bill also embodies a pledge that Congress will come back later to act upon a multi-billion dollar levy on excess profits, which its sponsors contend will stop "war profiteering." It was only by this agreement to act later on the big profits tax, to be retroactive to October 1 or July 1, 1950, that a deadlock was broken on the present measure. Many members wanted it voted at once. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of the Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago Santa Ana Notes—McFadden's new steamer arrived at Newport harbor last Friday with a cargo of 150,000 feet of lumber. The arrival of the steamer was quite an important event in the history of southern Los Angeles county. The immense number of people in the large farming section, of which Newport is the natural outlet, are deeply interested and over 100 persons visited Newport on Sunday last for the purpose of inspecting the vessel which is named "Newport," and is commanded by Captain Pierce, recently first mate of the "Orizaba," and who is hemorrhage of the lungs at the residence of John Hanna. Dr. Dio Lewis, the well-known writer and physician is coming to Anaheim to recuperate his health. A large load of Flaming Tokay grapes from Mr. Parker's place, excited the admiration of a large crowd this morning. P. A. Clark and wife arrived from San Francisco last night. M. L. Wicks, later of Memphis, Tenn., paid us a visit today. Mr. Mrs. Tharp of Oakland is with relatives in Miracle Zone, visited in town last week for Miss Fritzie Heinmeyer. Miss Elsie Rust, daughter Charles Otto Rust, departed Monday for Los Angeles where she will attend Marlborough school. John Hartung returned onurday evening from a two month visit with friends and relatives San Francisco. Fritz Yungbluth is in receivable stock of samples of goods able for ladies tailor-made dress and asks the ladies of the community to call and inspect saffron. Mr. and Mrs. John Bimpard little daughter who have been living with relatives in town some weeks past, returned yea day to their home in Yuma. 25 Years Ago Captain Alexander Henry has recovered from his long illness that he is able to get about streets again and greet his numerous friends. Girl reserves met at the house Miss Elizabeth Schweinfelter Janss street, Tuesday evening was the first business meeting the year. Chairmen of staff committees gave short talks what they hoped to accomplish during the year. Games were played after which refreshments served. Guests present were Misses Sarah Fay, Mable Mary Beebe, Norma Brant Grace Jackson, Louise Schmidt Josephine Cook, Ellen Gibbs, thy Yungbluth, Harriet A Marion Utter, Norma Armand Marion Fotchman, Elaine W Katherine Adams., Kathleen Spotswood, and Mrs. Do Sutherland. Paving of Stanton boulders started on Monday, extending Lincoln avenue south, through city of Stanton, to Garden City boulevard, a distance of four miles. The police department was very busy during August, acting to the report of Chief Mr Only 22 arrests were made, the exception of those mad violating the motor vehicle Nineteen of the arrests were to liquor violations, two for deserters, and one for disturbance. harbor last Friday with a cargo of 150,000 feet of lumber. The arrival of the steamer was quite an important event in the history of southern Los Angeles county. The immense number of people in the large farming section, of which Newport is the natural outlet, are deeply interested and over 100 persons visited Newport on Sunday last for the purpose of inspecting the vessel which is named "Newport," and is commanded by Captain Pierce, recently first mate of the "Orizaba," and who is well acquainted with the coast from San Francisco to San Diego. The vessel is 130 feet long and 25 feet wide with a carrying capacity of 300 tons. John Dawson and Miss Sarah Falkner, both of Santa Ana, were married at the home of the bride several days ago. The dense fog which envelops the country every morning is said to have a very good effect upon the growing corn. Those having business with the County Treasurer will find him at the office of Barbee & Gates, Commercial street, Los Angeles, until the banks resume business. The brick structure of Dr. Ellis' on Lemon street is rapidly assuming elegant proportions and will soon be an ornament to that part of town. J. B. Haine has shipped 47 bales of hops to San Francisco. Each bale weighs about 200 pounds. Mrs. Campbell and daughters and Miss Little, operator on the Western Union at Santa Barbara, arrived here last night on a visit to Mr. Campbell, who is sick with Dr. Dio Lewis, the well-known writer and physician is coming to Anaheim to recuperate his health. A large load of Flaming Tokay grapes from Mr. Parker's place, excited the admiration of a large crowd this morning. P. A. Clark and wife arrived from San Francisco last night. M. L. Wicks, later of Memphis, Tenn., paid us a visit today. Mr. Wicks has located permanently in Anaheim and will practice his profession of lawyer. Gip Chilson has recently returned from Arizona bringing with him some fine specimens of gold ores. He has made $5000 out of a lead mine which he discovered in the territory. A $10,000 hotel is to be built in Los Angeles by a San Bernardino gentleman. One of Harry Polhemus' children had a narrow escape this morning from being injured by a runaway team. We tasted some fine cheese at Mosseman's made at Westminster. The quality is excellent. Messrs. Ticheanl and Humphreys of Santa Ana paid us a visit today. We have in our office the limb of a walnut free which measures 9 feet and 2 inches and is the growth of only six months. This production is from John Bush's place in upper Santa Ana. Capt. Johnson and wife of San Diego and Don Juan Forster passed through town yesterday. The police department was very busy during August, adding to the report of Chief M. Only 22 arrests were made, the exception of those made violating the motor vehicle Nineteen of the arrests were to liquor violations, two for deserters, and one for disturbance the peace, while 184 traffic violations were registered in court, the proceeds of the police court amounting to $ Thomas Crawford, who has missing for two months was fined by his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hart walking down a street in San Antonio unconscious of the fact that was the object of search throughout Southern California. He been suffering from amnesia is improving and recognizes family. His mind is as vague as ever, but there is a cloud in his memory and his mind blank as to what has happened during the past two months is in newspaper work and relations hope that getting to his old harness will eventually restore his memory. R. W. Mattison of Anaheim fined $500 by Justice Morrison Santa Ana Tuesday for killing spiked buck in Trabuca cane. He was arrested by Game Warner Atkinson while dressing the captain explained that he unable to see at the distance for which he shot that the buck only a "spike," but the jury stated that law did not make cases for a hunter's inability distinguish between a spiked animal. 50 Years Ago the wedding of William Talstein, popular young dry goods merchant of this city, to Miss Rea Harris, daughter of Mrs. M. Harris of Santa Ana was solemn at the home of the bride's father in that city on Sunday afternoon last at 5:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Hecht of Los Angeles. Missola Harris, sister of the bride, maid of honor and Morris Ray Bullerton was best man. Flower were Gertrude and Elsie her, Theola and Irma Katt andold Harris was ring bearer, Robert Ancker and Leslie Harris pages. The bride who was en away by her brother, Heri Harris, was gowned in whiteandy over white satin, with a vel fastened with orange bands. She wore a diamond andy bracelet, the gift of the mom's mother who lives in Germany. A sumptious wedding suppl was served after the ceremony. A newlywed couple left Sunday a short honeymoon at Coroico. After their return they willde in this city. rs. Will Lawrence of Lordsg, N. M., is visiting with relatives in town and will remain sevweeks. rs. Tharp of Oakland is visitwith relatives in Miraflores,guest of her parents, Mr. andJohn Hanna. rs. Al Tuthill (the former MissHeiman) of Morency, Ari, visited in town last week,guest of Miss Fritzie Heiman. iss Elsie Rust, daughter of Charles Otto Rust, departed onday for Los Angeles where sheattend Marlborough school. Mrs. Al Tuthill (the former Miss Heiman) of Morency, Ari- visited in town last week, guest of Miss Fritzie Heiman. Miss Elsie Rust, daughter ofcles Otto Rust, departed on day for Los Angeles where she attend Marlborough school. John Hartung returned on Saturday evening from a two months' visit with friends and relatives in Francisco. Zitz Yungbluth is in receipt of stock of samples of goods suit-for ladies' tailor-made dresses, asks the ladies of the comity to call and inspect same. Mr. and Mrs. John Rimpau and daughter who have been visited with relatives in town for weeks past, returned yester-to their home in Yuma. 25 Years Ago Captain Alexander Henry has so recovered from his long illness that he is able to get about the tests again and greet his numer-friends. Girl reserves met at the home of Elizabeth Schweinfert on its street, Tuesday evening. This is the first business meeting of year. Chairmen of standing mittees gave short talks on they hoped to accomplish the year. Games were play-after which refreshments were had. Guests present were the Les Sarah Fay, Mable White, by Beebe, Norma Brastad, Lee Jackson, Louise Schneider, Sophine Cook, Ellen Gibbs, Dorothy Yungbluth, Harriet Austin, Jon Utter, Norma Armburst, Jon Fotchman, Elaine Webb, Merine Adams, Katherine Sewood, and Mrs. Dorothy Overland. Living of Stanton boulevard ended on Monday, extending from John avenue south, through the of Stanton, to Garden Grove, a distance of four miles. The police department was not busy during August, accord- to the report of Chief Martin. 22 arrests were made, with exception of those made for rating the motor vehicle act. Seven of the arrests were due to quarer violations, two for naval matters, and one for disturbing ry, the deposited the accumulated small checks and cash to the same amount of the big check, to make it appear that the big check had been cashed. Actually the big check was converted to a cashier's check and sent by roundabout way through the Jefferson Investment Co., of St. Louis, controlled by Mitchell, to the Paramount check Cashing company in New York. When these and other facts were published, the Justice Department reopened the case, tranferring it away from U. S. Attorney Hill in Birmingham. All this was nearly one year ago. Last week, Ripps and Mitchell walked into court and pled guilty. U. S. Judge John McDuffie sentenced them to two and a half and three years respectively. And the U. S. attorney in Birmingham, who incidentally issued vigorous denials when my first column was published, had stanchly maintained that it would be impossible to get a conviction. Colony Quips The other day this column pointed out that at the present price of "by-products" fruit, set by the Exchange, the grower does not get enough moola for his very own to wad a shotgun. We were told, by U-NO-WHO, that it was all he deserved because this year there were not many tons which had a heavy load of soluble solids. When we mentioned that a pound of sugar was a pound of sugar and, presto, so was a pound of soluble solids, we were given the old stare. Having lived so close to the tracks all our life that the fine distinction of which side you come from makes no difference on the citrus situation is a working newsman. Gurnett. Besides a brow down of the industry even also has some radio broadcast. He gives a picture of the citrus in the Florida growers What their fruit is bright not "reflecting" as well here—just when Mr. W us to. The Florida g g the low-down from Gurnett. It is always the truth no reporting like it o California, a fact tha California newspapers ashamed of, and, as s can we will better coverage—which we day by far the best y in this orange produc We admit this coyly trace of a blush. We low what Gurnett h about how Florida's nising agency was get ball. What a contrast to o is handled in the Exchange The Exchange's agency with a bottle of soot and clips percentages. little example of what Florida as reported by nett: "The Florida Citrus sion's new advertising Walter Thompson Co., l in reaching down into department and coming a bright young fellow o Florida representation agency for the account Forshew, a native of Sc and to us he appear what he terms "the mo ing assignment I ever young enough not to know "answers" and old know how to handle s He promised us he pla out and around the in talk to the men who pack and can our fruits been downright critic "swivel chair" job of a resentatives in the seemed to be glued to The police department was not busy during August, accord- to the report of Chief Martin. 22 arrests were made, with exception of those made for putting the motor vehicle act. Between of the arrests were due liquor violations, two for naval matters, and one for disturbing peace, while 184 traffic violations were registered in the court, the proceeds of the new case amounting to $2150. Thomas Crawford, who has been serving for two months was found his son-in-law and daughter-in-law Mrs. Glen Hartranft lying down a street in San Jose unconscious of the fact that he had object of search through Southern California. He was suffering from amnesia. He improving and recognizes his memory. His mind is as vigorous over, but there is a cloud over memory and his mind is a tax as to what has happened during the past two months. He is newspaper work and his sons hope that getting back his old harness will eventually save his memory. W. Mattison of Anaheim was $500 by Justice Morrison of Ana Tuesday for killing a dead buck in Trabuca canyon. Was arrested by Game Warden Jason while dressing the deer. Jason explained that he was able to see at the distance from him he shot that the buck was a "spike," but the judge said that law did not make ex-act for a hunter's inability toaguish between a spiked and tangled animal. The secretary still ducked the question still wanted to talk about the Congressman’s children. Later in the day and after repeated calls to the office of the Republican gentleman from California, it became apparent why his office was ducking. The Congressman, though raising Cain with Truman and though of the right military age in World War I, simply did not serve. He was busy, his office explained, working in a war plant. Tax Evasion On Dec. 16, 1949, this column began publication of a series of income-tax exposes showing how political pull had permitted big taxpayers to escape prosecution for income-tax evasion. One of these exposes showed how two Alabama businessmen, Joseph Mitchell and Sam Ripps, had made more than a million dollars selling G. L. jewelry to Army PX’s during the war and cheated the government out of about half a million dollars of income taxes. Most significant part of the story was how Ripps and Mitchell had paid $12,000 to Ben Leader of Birmingham, Ala., former law partner of the U.S. attorney John Kill, who was scheduled to try their case. Although the Treasury Department had recommended criminal prosecution, U. S. Attorney Hill and Justice Department attorneys later decided not to try the case. At the time this column published the facts, December 16, 1949 the case was dead and its file was officially stamped “closed.” Plea of Guilty However, this writer was able to dig up and publish further facts in the case showing how Mitchell and Ripps followed a system of letting their small checks and cash accumulate. Then, when a large check came in for PX Jewel- We were told, by U-NO-WHO, that it was all he deserved because this year there were not many tons which had a heavy load of soluble solids. When we mentioned that a pound of sugar was a pound of sugar and, presto, so was a pound of soluble solids, we were given the old stare. Having lived so close to the tracks all our life that the fine distinction of which side you come from makes no difference to us, we did not even lower our eyes or blush. We came right back and gave ’em the old quipper-ripper: 50 cents a pound, net on the tree, for soluble solids, or fight. So the stare was on the other foot. Re-enforcements appeared in the shape of an enlightened grower and we did not even have to show our teeth. This grower and your reporter had the situation well in hand. We proceeded to discuss all aspects of the citrus industry. The shortcomings of growers were candidly put on display. Our “hired hands” were gently dissected to see what made them tick. The term which has been applied to some of them, in a mean way, of “freshmen” was given a thorough airing. Would that they could have been there. Would that they could hear some of the “cracks” that are made by some of the “faithful” who seem to be much more inclined to speak up than ever before. All of this is healthy. Mr. Prizer to the contrary, notwithstanding. Mr. Prizer need have no fear—if a job is done for Mr. Big who is belatedly coming to be known as the grower. Or maybe it is the other way around; the grower is belatedly coming to be known as Mr. Big. It sounds good to us either way. One of the best informed men Forshew, a native of Scranton and to us he appears what he terms “the most ing assignment I ever young enough not to know” “answers” and old know how to handle se-He promised us he plowed out and around the in-talk to the men who pack and can our fruit been downright criticized “swivel chair” job of a resentatives in the seemed to be glued to land office. It’s been owed that a grower could conceivably have ideas on advertising ad-tions.” another outfit when their own unit was overrun during an enemy Banzai attack. The reds came screaming back again in another Banzai attack and got behind the second American outfit. The two escaped by dashing forward through the enemy's positions. They were many miles north of the Allied stronghold of Taegu—and the North Korean army was making its final convulsive effort to seize Taegu. They hid out the next day and that night unexpectedly ran into a red soldier who began jabbering at them in Korean in the dark. "We had run out of ammunition so I killed him with my rifle butt," said Seargeant North. Figuring capture would mean only torture and death, the two pledged each other to die rather than surrender—and to cause as much trouble behind the enemy lines as they could. "We wanted to wipe out their mortar positions but we didn't have the firepower to try," said the sergeant. "They were well camouflaged and every time one of our artillery spotter planes came over they buttoned up." They saw many enemy troops and observed that they were so short of weapons that only about one out of three carried rifles. The others were armed only with grenades. The Doughboys tried to work back toward their own lines. In one vain foray into a village in search of food they bumped into two communists soldiers at night and beat them to death with their rifles. But they had to retreat—still starving. Another time they surprised at rifle point three enemy soldiers. All three got the rifle butt treatment. Weakened by their orchard diet, the two Infantrymen decided to Gazette Print Shop Offers Photostatic Copy Services The Anaheim Gazette print shop 259 E. Center St.; today announced additional commercial printing services for residents and business firms of the Anaheim area. The Gazette engraving department has been commissioned to make extensive photostatic copies of records for a large Southern California concern. In expanding its facilities the shop has made provision to handle photostatic or photo-copies for the general public. Previously, most photostatic work for the Anaheim area had to be done outside Anaheim. The service includes fast copy-service for documents of all types—servicemen's records, legal papers, family documents, office records requiring duplication, and all other types of copy work for personal or legal use. Any size duplicate can be made from the original record. In addition, the Gazette print shop is expanding its commercial printing facilities to handle additional printing jobs—both large small. Previously, the Gazette print shop primarily handled printing of large business concerns. Additional equipment and personnel, however, now provide facilities for handling more small jobs required by individuals and small businesses; Printing jobs of all types—both large and small—can be done by the Gazette print shop. High speed equipment and photo-engraving and professional layout facilities give the Gazette one of the best on the citrus situation in Florida is a working newsman, Mr. Jack Gurnett. Besides a by-line run-down of the industry every day he also has some radio programs to broadcast. He gives a complete picture of the citrus industry to the Florida growers every day. What their fruit is bringing them, not "reflecting" as we hear out here—just when Mr. Wilcox wants us to. The Florida grower gets the low-down from men like Gurnett. It is always the truth. There is no reporting like it out here in California, a fact the Southern California newspapers should be ashamed of, and, as soon as we can we will better our citrus coverage—which we think is today by far the best you can get in this orange producing area. We admit this coyly without the trace of a blush. We reprint below what Gurnett had to say about how Florida's new advertising agency was getting on the ball. What a contrast to the way it is handled in the Exchange setup. The Exchange's agency sits around with a bottle of soothing syrup and clips percentages. Here is one little example of what is done in Florida as reported by Mr. Gurnett: "The Florida Citrus Commission's new advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson Co., lost no time in reaching down into its brains department and coming up with a bright young fellow for the job of Florida representative of the agency for the account. He's Jack Forshew, a native of Scranton, Pa., and to us he appears to have what he terms "the most interesting assignment I ever had." He's young enough not to know all the "answers" and old enough to know how to handle such a job. He promised us he plans to get out and around the industry, to talk to the men who grow and pack and can our fruit. We have been downright critical of the "swivel chair" job of agency representatives in the past—they seemed to be glued to the Lake- The Doughboys tried to work back toward their own lines. In one vain foray into a village in search of food they bumped into two communists soldiers at night and beat them to death with their rifles. But they had to retreat — still starving. Another time they surprised at rifle point three enemy soldiers. All three got the rifle butt treatment. Weakened by their orchard diet, the two Infantrymen decided to stake their lives on a desperate gamble. "We just slung our rifles over our shoulders and walked toward our own lines trying to look as much like gooks as we could," said Sergeant North. Luck walked with them. They made it. The first thing they did was to wolf down three cans of "C" rations. "It tastes like steak," said Tye, munching dreamily. But both men passed up fruit cocktail for dessert. Trade in Anaheim. Mental Institution Appropriation OK'd SACRAMENTO (P)—Two bills were signed yesterday by Governor Warren to facilitate construction of a state institution for mental defectives in Orange county. By Assemblyman Earl W. Stanley (R-Balboa Island), the legislation provides that a $400,000 appropriation for a site and a $150,000 appropriation for planning can be used for the institution—instead of for a mental hospital. SLICE OF HAM "BUCKLEY HAS GONE NATIVE — EATING RATIONS WITH CHOP STICKS!" Forshew, a native of Scranton, Pa., and to us he appears to have what he terms "the most interesting assignment I ever had." He's young enough not to know all the "answers" and old enough to know how to handle such a job. He promised us he plans to get out and around the industry, to talk to the men who grow and pack and can our fruit. We have been downright critical of the "swivel chair" job of agency representatives in the past—they seemed to be glued to the Lake-land office. It's been our contention that a grower or shipper could conceivably have some good ideas on advertising and promotions." Hal Boyle KOREA (JP) — Two doughboys who clubbed six red soldiers to death with empty rifles during an 18-day stay behind enemy lines have been freed by the American advance. It had rained most of the days of their adventure and they returned to their own lines shivering and hungry. Their uniforms were in dirty atters. They had lived the entire time on grapes, apples and peaches plucked from native hillside orchards. "Once a red patrol passed so close to us as we lay by a road that we could have spit on them," said Pfc. Kenneth E. Tye of Kansas City. They used an old wiotsman's trick to keep warm. "We took turns sleeping on each other at night, it was so cold," said Sgt. Charles R. North of Barberton, O. They said they joined up with