anaheim-bulletin 1954-06-29

FIFTY YEARS WEDDED—Mr. and Mrs. Clinton R. Nelson remembered 50 years ago June 27 as they shared their golden anniversary cake Sunday. (Bradley photo) Women carrie lou sutherland ~ editor Golden Wedding Blessing Sunday; Hosts Signature Fifty years ago June 27 at Walla, Wash., Jennie Bell Todd and Clinton R. Nelson said marriage vows with this golden anniversary date celebrated by the Ananetim couple S. More than 200 friends and tion gathered at their home 228 East Adele St. between hours of 2 and 9 p.m. with John Miller of El Monte and Edgar Reisinger of Anaheim, cotters of the honored couple siding at the coffee urns. For this occasion Mrs. chose a rose-toned gown, an gift from her husband, a corsage. Her daughters were ed in pink toned gowns. The anniversary table, with hand crocheted cloth, work of Mrs. Nelson, held a fully decorated anniversary. It was topped with a brilliant ment of golden leaves with the "50" inscribed in gold. Three ed candles burned at either of the cake which was cut shared first by Mr. and Nelson. Later it was served Pat Senter, a girlhood friend bride from Walla Walla, now a resident of Anaheim. Grandchildren Assist Other refreshment was ice deliciously cool punch with Women carrie lou sutherland – editor RADIANT BRIDE—Dark beauty of Esther Elizabeth Gray was enhanced by her wedding gown when Harry Bonner claimed her as his bride. (Arsene photo) Harry Bonner, Esther Elizabeth Gray Wed at Ceremonies in Church of Nazarene Saturday night at eight o'clock Esther Elizabeth Gray stood with Harry Gale Bonner at the altar of the Church of the Nazarene to recite her marriage vows. Given in marriage by her father, R. E. Gray, Miss Gray was a beautiful bride in her gown of delicate face combined with satin. The soft sea"ops of the lace outlined the top bodice, and the billowy skirt had a chapel train. Her veil was held with a pearled tiara and her gown was further complimented by the gorgeous white roses in her bridal bouquet. Her sister, Mrs. Lois Turner, attended her as matron of honor. In her head-piece, the arrangement holding a short scalloped face veil. White carnations tied with royal purple streamers formed her bouquet. About Attendants Gowns Miss Roberta Gray, sister of Here and There Tri - County Live Steam took place Sunday at Brand's home on 84th Street Angeles with Mr. and Mrs.ner Walter, George Vanderbilt his grand daughter and Cranston attending from An Any person interested, s Cranston, may call him meeting will be the last of Mr. and Mrs. Schriver of ers have been enjoying a Big Bear. Mrs. Pearl Green, employee Anaheim Bulletin left last end for a vacation inthe Ha Islands Mrs. Florence Meixner new president of the Wesley vice Guild. MYF of White Temple are ning an old-fashioned ice social on July 7 at the church er's but were in the pastel shade. Their head-dress m their gown and the carnat their bouquet arrangements surrounded with dark green bon bows. Little Miss Bonnie P wearing a miniature gown, created similar to t tendants, and carrying a ture bouquet of carnations w orchid ribbon, served as th er girl. Master Rodney Hand nephew of the bridegroom, w ring bearer. Brother of the bridegroom Bonner was the bestma guests ushered to the pe Keney Lehman, and Alvin LeRoy Penhall. Church Decorations The church sanctuary w pressively beautiful with t filled with white gladioll and spring flowers. Potted palm lighted white tapers in cat candelabras completed the c tions. Candles also lighte bride's isle to the altar. Officiant was the Rev. M Saturday night at eight o'clock Esther Elizabeth Gray stood with Harry Gale Bonner at the altar of the Church of the Nazarene to recite her marriage vows. Given in marriage by her father, R. E. Gray, Miss Gray was a beautiful bride in her gown of delicate face combined with satin. The soft sea"ops of the lace outlined the top bodice, and the billowy skirt had a chapel train. Her veil was held with a pearled tiara and her gown was further complimented by the gorgeous white roses in her bridal bouquet. Her sister, Mrs. Lois Turner, attended her as matron of honor. Individual fashion of her orchid nylon net dress, worn over matching taffeta, was the tiny lace cape to the formal bodice and very full skirt. A crescent of daisies, toned to the shade of her dress, was her head-piece, the arrangement holding a short scalloped face veil. White carnations tied with royal purple streamers formed her bouquet. About Attendants Gowns Miss Roberta Gray, sister of the bride and Miss Carolyn Bonner, the bridegroom's sister and a close friend, Miss Wilma Davidson, attended Miss Gray as her bridesmalds. Their gowns were identical in fashion to Mrs. Turn- telephone clear across the country for only $250 plus tax other rates from Anaheim New York City . $2.50 plus tax Chicago . 2.20 plus tax Dallas . 1.90 plus tax Seattle . 1.70 plus tax First 3 minutes—day "station" call. Night and Sunday rates are even lower. Pacific Telephone works to make your telephone a bigger value every day Bonner was the best man guests ushered to the pew Keney Lehman, and Alvin LeRoy Penhall. Church Decorations The church sanctuary was pressively beautiful with filled with white gladioli and spring flowers. Potted palm lighted white tapers in cat candelabras completed the decorations. Candles also lighten bride's isle to the altar. Officiant was the Rev. M. Moreford, pastor of the church. Nuptial music was played at the ceremony by Mrs. M. Gray, sister-in-law of the groom with Mrs. Bernice as the accompanist for Donnie Wideney, and the wives marches. Songs were cause" and "I'll Walk With The Lord's Prayer sunbenediction. Five-Tiered Cake Reception was held at church with decorations set to those used at the altar cake, five-tiered with a top decoration of a miniature and bridegroom, centerpiece bride's table and was lighted white tapers at either side. Serving the cake after the Mr. and Mrs. Bonner shared first Alice was Mrs. Eva Field with Mrs. Hazel Wile and Mrs. Wilma Preston sitting at the punch bowl. Guests was in charge of Miss Bonner, sister of the bride. Wedding trip to nearby was the plan of the young with the bride choosing a linen suit with black and accessories for traveling. A sage from her bouquet of roses was worn with an ensemble. She is the daughter Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Gray North Topeka and is a graduate of Anaheim High school. Her bridegroom, son of Mrs. H. A. Bonner of 220 College Ave., also graduated from heim High school and an alumnus of Cal-Poly. He is aploye with the LeRoy Penhall company in Anaheim. Golden Wedding Bells Rang for Clinton Nelsons Sunday; Hosts Sign Open House Guest Book Forty years ago June 27 at Walla Walla, Wash., Jennie Bell Tebeau Clinton R. Nelson said their marriage vows with this special anniversary date celebrated the Ananetim couple Sunday. More than 200 friends and relatives gathered at their home at East Adele St. between the ages of 2 and 9 p.m. with Mrs. Anna Miller of El Monte and Mrs. Her Reisinger of Anaheim, daughter of the honored couple pre-ning at the coffee urns. For this occasion Mrs. Nelson made a rose-toned gown, an orchid gift from her husband, as her bride. Her daughters were dresses pink toned gowns. The anniversary table, covered in hand crocheted cloth, the art of Mrs. Nelson, held a beautifully decorated anniversary cake. It was topped with a brilliant ornament of golden leaves with the year inscribed in gold. Three light-candles burned at either side the cake which was cut and used first by Mr. and Mrs. Bon. Later it was served by Senter, a girlhood friend of the bride from Walla Walla, Wash., a resident of Anaheim. Grandchildren Assist other refreshment was ice and obviously cool punch with the grandson of the Nelsons, Clinton Miller presiding at the punch bowl. Guest book was in charge of Miss Sharon Miller, the other grandchild of the anniversary couple. One of the highlights of the afternoon was the display of gifts among them the anniversary clock presented to "Mom and Dad" from their family members, Mr. and Mrs. Reisinger and Mr. and Mrs. Miller and their two children. Congratulations poured in from many cities including Walla Walla, where a TV and radio announcement of the affair went over the air waves, and congratulations came from their friends Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Keen. Guests were present from many Southland cities including Los Angeles, Inglewood San Pedro Pomona Santa Ana with some signing the guest book from the states of Ohio and Oklahoma Greetings and telegrams were recorded from Arizona and Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson came to Anaheim in 1945 and have been active in the IOOF Lois Rebekahs, the Encampment, Cantons and Ladies Auxiliary of Santa Ana. Clinton Nelson has been a member of the Odd Fellow lodge for 45 years and has seen service in all branches of the order. White Temple Pastor and Wife Surprised With Anniversary Party at 'Welcome Back' Affair The Rev. and Mrs. Butterworth were indeed the surprised couple Friday afternoon when they found that the welcome back to White Temple Methodist church reception as pastor for another year was turned into a 15th wedding anniversary party as well. As the honored couple put it—"seems everyone knew about it but ourselves. We are deeply grateful." Reverend and Mrs Butterworth were returned to the Anaheim church at the recent Southern California Arizona Methodist conference at Redlands. EXQUISITE BRIDAL BEAUTY—Helen Marie South el chantilly lace for her wedding gown Saturday morning face Catholic church. (Arsene photo) The Rev. and Mrs. Butterworth were indeed the surprised couple Sunday afternoon when they found that the welcome back to White Temple Methodist church reception as pastor for another year was turned into a 15th wedding anniversary party as well. As the honored couple put it—"seems everyone knew about it but ourselves. We are deeply grateful." Here and There County Live Steam meet place Sunday at Charlie Land's home on 84th Street, Los Angeles with Mr. and Mrs. Werner Walter, George Vanderburg and grand daughter and Albert Haston attending from Anaheim. Any person interested states Houston, may call him. Next meeting will be the last of July. Mr. and Mrs. Schriver of Spoon have been enjoying a rest at Bear. Mrs. Pearl Green, employee of theheim Bulletin left last week for a vacation in the Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. Florence Meixner is the president of the Wesleyan Serene Guild. YF of White Temple are planning an old-fashioned ice cream on July 7 at the church. But were in the pastel green shade. Their head-dress matched their gown and the carnations in their bouquet arrangements were bounded with dark green ribbons. Little Miss Bonnie Preston, caring a miniature orchid, created similar to the attendants, and carrying a mini-bouquet of carnations with the cold ribbon, served as the flowering girl. Master Rodney Handsfield, new of the bridegroom, was the bearer. Brother of the bridegroom, Gary Hanner was the best man withists ushered to the pews by Ray Lehman, and Alvin and Joy Penhall. Church Decorations The church sanctuary was immensely beautiful with baskets ad with white gladioli and other hanging flowers. Potted palms and dried white tapers in cathedral stalabras completed the decorations. Candles also lighted the eis'is to the altar. Facilitator was the Rev. Murray Chopin's "Prelude in A Major." Reverend and Mrs Butterworth were returned to the Anaheim church at the recent Southern California Arizona Methodist conference at Redlands. In appreciation of their work and their anniversary, they were presented with two place settings in their favorite sterling silver pattern, Dr. Ben Klauman, chairman of the official board made the presentation. Sponsoring the party were members of the WSCS with Mrs. J. S. Kerr, president; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Demaree, Mrs. Albert Cranston, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Edwards receiving the hosts of guests. Presiding at the punch were Mrs. E. S. Butterworth, mother of the church pastor; Mrs. E. S. Williamson, Mrs. Lawrence Wagner, Miss Hazel Ann Burnett, Mrs. Elsie Pene, and Mrs. A. C. Ruitcel. Refreshment chairmen were Mrs. Ed Thomas, Mrs. C. I. Andrews and Mrs. Guy Holman with Mrs. Elmer Hamilton and Mrs. Warren Ashleigh as reception chairmen. Assisting in arrangements were Mrs. Mary Reed and Mrs. Elizabeth Hillary. Music for the festive afternoon was played by Mrs. Ben Klauman, Mrs. Walter Meade and Mrs. Don Rees. Piano Students of Ruth Salaets Heard In Recital Ruth Salaets piano students received many fine commendations on their recital work Friday night at the Ebell clubhouse with the program including both lower and upper division youth pianists. Mark Landes opened the recital with two numbers — "Soldier," "Soldier" and "Rosa" with Christine Bunnell playing, "Comes the Night"; Robert Prentice, "The Runaway Elephant." and "Beautiful Dreamer." Victoria Turner was heard in Hibbs' "The Echo." Chopin's "Prelude in A Major." Honeymooning at San Clemente and La Jolla are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lutz, nee Marilyn Lewis, who exchanged their marriage vows at four o'clock Saturday afternoon in the garden of the bride's home at 839 Lois Lane, Fullerton. Officiating was David Cannon, former state president of the Latter-Day Saints church in the San Fernando Valley. Double ring ceremony was used. Garden altar was designed from geLES and Chuck Steger early of Fullerton, a The bride is the Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lois Lane, Fullerton alumnae of Fullerton and Fullerton Junior; the young couple's robe She later transferred Young University in bridegroom also trai that institution for tHe is the son of Mr. SWEETHEART PEARLED CROWN—Marilyn Lewis' vellied crown over her imported chantilly lace satin she said her vows with Larry Lutz of Anaheim. (E.G.) Church Decorations The church sanctuary was immensely beautiful with baskets and white gladioli and other flowers. Potted palms and dried white tapers in cathedral stained glasses completed the decorations. Candles also lighted the eaves to the altar. Frequent was the Rev. Murray Ford, pastor of the church. Initial music was played before the ceremony by Mrs. Marney Ryder, sister-in-law of the bridegroom with Mrs. Bernice Swain, the accompanist for soloist, Nina Wideney, and the wedding marches. Songs were "Bee me" and "I'll Walk Alone". The Lord's Prayer sung as a prediction. Five-Tiered Cake Reception was held at the church with decorations similar those used at the altar. The cake, five-tiered with a top piece decoration of a miniature bride and bridegroom, centered the eaves table and was lighted by the tapers at either side. Serving the cake after the new and Mrs. Bonner shared the slice was Mrs. Eva Handsbell with Mrs. Hazel Washbon Mrs. Wilma Preston presided at the punch bowl. Guest book in charge of Miss Sharon Niner, sister of the bridegroom, wedding trip to nearby resorts on the plan of the young couple on the bride choosing a pink suit with black and white accessories for traveling. A corse from her bouquet of bride's dress was worn with her amble. She is the daughter of and Mrs. R. E. Gray of 751 With Topeka and is a graduate Anaheim High school. Her bridegroom, son of Mr. and H. A. Bonner of 220 Coffman, also graduated from Anaheim High school and is an annuus of Cal-Poly. He is an emyee with the LeRoy Penhall company in Anaheim. D. A. V. Tabs Meeting Members of the D.A.V. auxiliary Northern Orange County, No. 94, gathered at the Moose Hall Fullerton with reports on the May installation and initiation and the honeymooning at San Clemente and La Jolla are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lutz, nee Marilyn Lewis, who exchanged their marriage vows at four o'clock Saturday afternoon in the garden of the bride's home at 839 Lois Lane, Fullerton. Officiating was David Cannon, former state president of the Latter Day Sakts church in the San Fernando Valley. Double ring ceremony was used. Garden altar was designed from pink and white larkspur and fern arranged with a natural setting of magnolia, fuchsia, and ivy. Recorded music was played softly during the ceremony and the reception held immediately after the nuptials. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an enchanting wedding dress created from French chantilly, over matching white satin. Tiny seed pearls trimmed the scooped neckline and the full skirt was waltz length. Her veil was caught with a sweetheart crown of satin and seed pearls and her bouquet was fashioned from stepanotis with white velvet ribbon trim. Miss Linda Lutz, sister of the bridegroom, wearing a sunshine yellow nylon net gown, served her sister-in-law as maid of honor. White chiffon daisies were in her crown head-dress and she carried a basket of daisies trimmed with yellow ribbon and net. Bestman was Ed Owens of Fullerton with Bill Scott of Los Ancoming state convention July 4-7 at Santa Rosa along with membership drive, the discussion topics for the evening. Presiding was Mrs. Norman Halderman of Anaheim, senior vice commander. New meeting date is fourth Thursday of each month. Member ship is open to families of disabled veterans'. Call Key: 5-6652 for information. Results Are the Proof of Newspaper Circulation. South-Roberts Romance Culminates in Nuptials at St. Boniface Church Summer contrast of white and red was the detail identified with the South-Roberts wedding Saturday morning at St. Boniface Catholic church when Miss Helen South walked to the sanctuary altar to be claimed by her bridegroom, James Richard Roberts. Baskets filled to overflowing with huge white gladioli, shaggy hybrid Shasta daisies and red carnations flanked the altar with only altar candles burning throughout the double ring ceremony. Officiant was the Rev. Father Patrick Pearce with the nuptials read at ten o'clock in the presence of more than 400 relatives and friends. The bride was a vision of loveliness as she said her vows, her father, Leonard South, giving her in marriage. She wore a gown of delicate Chantilly lace, the basque bodice having a low rounded neckline formed by the scallops of the lace. Sleeves of the gown were long with the full skirt falling softly over a bouffant under dress of the nylon tulle designed with two ruffles at the floor hemline. Back of the skirt had an artistic detail of "millions" of tiny ruffles with the sides of lace skirt front caught to the ruffled portion of the gown. A pearled cloche held her filmy veil to her dark hair and a single strand of pearls was her jewelled adornment. She carried a white orchid, set among stephanotis, atop her white bound prayer book. Dedicates a Flower As the ceremony concluded the bride stepped over to the Blessed Mother statuary, dedicated and placed a single white carnation at the feet of the "Mother." Another sentiment was the treasured handkerchief tucked into her bridal ensemble. It had belonged to her grandmother deceased who carried it on her wedding day. Mrs. Barbara Koonz of Los Angeles, sister of the bride, was mald of honor with Mrs. Garth Menges of Anaheim, another sister; Mrs. John Wright of Anaheim, Mrs. Dan Berg of Los Alamitos and Mrs. Tom O'Brien, sister of the bridegroom, here from Portland, Ore., as bridesmaids. from her bridal bouquet was pinned to her ensemble. Romance of Couple Romance of the young couple, who both attended St. Boniface Grade school, started on the Anaheim High school campus, their Alma Mater. The bridegroom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren G. Roberts of 933 North Claudina St., later attended Santa Ana College. He is now employed with Nicholas South and Company. The young couple will be at home to their friends after July 4 at 623 North Philadelphia St. If It's News You'll See It In The Bulletin Helen Marie South chose delicate gown Saturday morning at St. Boni photo) WN—Marilyn Lewis' vell fell from a red chantilly lace satin gown whenutz of Anaheim. (E. G. Owens photo) Lutz on Southland former Mariyln Lewis geles and Chuck Stegmiller, formerly of Fullerton, as ushers. The bride is the daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis of 839 Lois Lane, Fullerton. She is an alumnae of Fullerton High school and Fullerton Junior college where the young couple's romance began. She later transferred to Brigham Young University in Utah her bridegroom also transferring to that institution for the one year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ho- Mrs. Barbara Koonz of Los Angeles, sister of the bride, was maid of honor with Mrs. Garth Menges of Anaheim, another sister; Mrs. John Wright of Anaheim, Mrs. Dan Berg of Los Alamitos and Mrs. Tom O'Brien, sister of the bridegroom, here from Portland, Ore., as bridesmaids. Attendants' Gowns The attendants wore crisp dotted Swiss summertime gowns, the tiny red dots against the white, a delicate color touch. The gowns were fashioned with the basque waists and very bouffant skirts over full petti-slips—ruffled detail at the neckline. Criss Cross hats were their head-dresses with Mrs. Koonz' tiny red hat trimmed with white flowers and white hats with red flowers worn by other attendants. Their shoes were designed from red shantung. They each carried arrangements of red and white daisies spilling out of white baskets. Two flower girls, the little Misses Susie Koonz of Los Angeles, a niece of the bride and Jean Kavanagh, a cousin, wore short perky frocks matching the attendants' dresses with their head-dresses also in the chosen colors of red and white. A cousin, Master John Kayanagh, was the ring bearer. Bestman was Tom Lawler, a cousin, from Anaheim with the wedding guests escorted to their seats by Tom Berg, John Wright, John Cyprien and Pat Roberts, all of Anaheim. Included in the nuptial songs were "Panis Angelicus" and "Ave Maria" with Miss Delores Giardino as soloist and Mrs. A. F. Faust, organist. Reception At South Home The wedding reception was held at the bride's home, 419 North East St. with the five tiered cake, traditional in frosted decoration, cut and shared first by the new Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. Decorations for this wedding affair were similar to those used at the church with lighted candles flanking the cake. Inviting guests to sign the bride's book was a cousin of the bridegroom, Miss Jayne McIntyre. Lake Tahoe and the resorts in the High Sierras was the destination of the young couple when they left on their honeymoon. Mrs. Roberts was wearing a hand-knit geles and Chuck Stegmiller, formerly of Fullerton, as ushers. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis of 839 Lois Lane, Fullerton. She is an alumnae of Fullerton High school and Fullerton Junior college where the young couple's romance began. She later transferred to Brigham Young University in Utah her bridegroom also transferring to that institution for the one year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lutz of 10342 East Orange Ave., a graduate of Anaheim High school and Fullerton Junior college. Receiving their wedding guests with them at the reception were their parents with Mrs. Lewis choosing an old rose crepe dress, street length, for the festivities, her corsage designed from pink rose buds. Lutz wore a champagne toned dress, her floral accent also the baby pink rose buds. When the young couple left for their honeymoon Mrs. Lutz was wearing a deep sea blue nylon and linen weave ensemble, her accessories in white. They revealed their first home address as 702 West Center St., Apt. B. Enna Jetticks Foot Flairs schilling's SHOES 11th W. Center St. COTTON CARPET INSTALLED COMPLETE 649 yd. ANAHEIM FURNITURE 146 N. Los Angeles St. MONEY! Our loans make sense... because we use common sense to fit them to your particular needs and income. Employed people welcome. Arrange for loan fast by phone, write, come in today. Loans $25 to $1000 MAKING COMMONSENSE LOANS SINCE 1887 Commonwealth Loan Company 101 E. CENTER STREET, (Cor. Los Angeles & Center St.), ANAHEIM Phone: KEystone 5-2202 • Ask for the Manager Logs made to residents of all surrounding towns and shared first by the new Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. 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