anaheim-bulletin 1959-05-07

Life With Music By RICHARD D. SAUNDERS It is remarkable — and often saddening — how a tune or a patch of melody can haunt a perimeter at times. Occasionally it will start in the early morning and then like the old song — "go round and around" for no apparent reason but to continual and growing annoyance. It is entirely subconscious. There may be no thought of music at all, each less of that particular snatch of music. It just pops into the mind and keeps on repeating itself. The tune may be anything from popular to symphony, or from an operatic aria to a radio commercial. But every one of these musical snatches have been implanted our subconscious minds by their repetition when first heard. Each has been carefully instilled by a composer who wants us to remember it during the performance of his composition, or by advertiser who wants us to remember his product by indentification with a musical theme. What sets up the train of thought that resurrects this buried theme is a moot question, but it seems most likely that it has been brought to the fore by association with some rhythmic or tonal pattern that has just been heard, even though not prominently or forcefully enough to make the listener really aware of hearing it. A bird call outside a window, the peak of a door, the rhythmic tapping of a hammer on a nearby instruction project, the hum of engines in a moving car — all these other rhythmic elements are held at the Pepito and Joanne studio, 1502 N. Ross St., Santa Ana on two Sundays, May 10 and May 17, from 2 to 5 p.m., and limited to teenagers from 14 and up. Children with all types of artistic ability will be au- A bird call outside a window, the beak of a door, the rhythmic tapping of a hammer on a nearby construction project, the hum of tires in a moving car — all these and innumerable other rhythmic patterns, some with tonal suggestions and some without, may suffice to bring out some dormant musical theme based on the same rhythmic pattern or succession of notes. Then the theme fixes itself on the individual and rides him into a musical Old Man of the Sea. Speaking for myself, I have found the best way to dislodge such a hint is to think of another theme that counteract it and crowd it out. The new theme rarely catches hold strongly as the old one, and soon permits the mind to rest at peace. Staff Notes An scroll testifying to nearly half a century of musical achievement has been awarded to Mrs. Irene Carter Oates, president emeritus of Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and Arts. ... Tapes for Columbia's picture, "A Magic Flame," portraying the life of Franz Liszt, have been recorded by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra with Morris Stoloff conducting and by pianist Jorge Boet. Stoloff, who has headed Columbia's music department for many years, once played fiddle in the Philharmonic. John Sentesi has assumed the post of conductor for the Beverly Hills Symphony. ... Cellist Nina D Veritch and organist Harold Daugherty won first and second places in the annual scholarship contest held by the Burbank Women's Chorus. Long Beach Museum Slates Last Concert The last concert in the 1958-1959 series will be presented at 8 p.m. May 15 at the Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. Heard on the Mu Phi Epsilon Recital will be Jeanne Roodhouse, soprano, Dorothy Remsen, harp; Helen Johnstone, cello; Alayne Armstrong, cello; Adelene Volls, cello; and Betsy Lester, piano. The program will include songs by Mozart and Schubert, Requiem for three cellos and piano by Popper, and "Variations on an Old Noel" by Samuel-Rousseau. Free tickets for reservation of seats may be obtained at the Museum. HONOR STUDENTS — Third quarter honor students at Anaheim High School are anticipating a fourth quarter high scholarship as their faculty sponsor, Robert Kelly, shows them their ratings in the quarter check-up. The students are (from left, back) Harry Webb, Howard Adler, Bill Finicle, Catherine Gates, Lyn Wayne Ference and Mark Allen: (front) Trudy Grasteit, Margaret Kishiyama, Marion Stevens, Betty Jaedike and the sponsor, Robert Kelly. Miss Gates, junior language major, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Gates; Harry Webb, sophomore, science major, son of the H. R. Webbs; Howard Adler, sophomore, English, son of Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Adler; Bill Finicle, sophomore, industrial arts, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Finicle; Lyn Ference, senior, science, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ference; Mark Allen, junior, math, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Allen; Trudy Grasteit, sophomore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Grasteit, and Betty Jaedike, senior, daughter of Mrs. Florence Jaedike, are homemaking majors; Margaret Kishiyama, senior, daughter of the Y. Kishlyamas, and Marion Stevens, sophomore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Stevens, are business majors; Mark Allen, junior, son of the R. Allena, is majoring in social studies. Not in photo are Robert McCandless, a junior, fine arts, son of the Rev. and Mrs. A. McCandless; and Geraldine Hein, senior, English, daughter of the H. W. Heins. (Bulletin Photo) of Commerce Making cal, 'Showtime' Their interest in developing talent in children has led to collaboration with the Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce in a new idea for annual shows, working in more and more local talent each year until the shows are completely local from stagehands on up. IN RECITAL SUNDAY — Miss Diane Cave, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Norman Cave of Yorba Linda, will play a benefit piano concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Anaheim Ebell Clubhouse. Open to the public, it will aid Orange County Epilepsy Society. A reception, the La Sertoma Club of Santa Ana the hostess unit, will follow the program, and will preclude the Society's 53-minute walk on May 19, the event a part of the fund-raising plan. Miss Cave, a former student of Mrs. Florence Newkirk, has studied with leading teachers of piano in the West. Her concert will have variety, states Mrs. Betty Kremel, one of the benefit leaders. Book, Authors' Musical Arts Group Hoor Audition Winners BE CLOWN — Pepito, clown, artist, actor, director, prowho knows what else, gazes with his wife Joanne at a himself in full costume as they take a breath during preparations for the Anaheim Junior Chamber of Comduction of "Showtime," to be presented June 29 at AnaSchool auditorium, and in which Pepito will appear his company of some 400 professional and semi-professtainers. He and his wife of Pepito and Joanne EnterStage Training are producers and will seek local tall to their cast. Mont Group Slates Readings New Play 'Second Threshold' Directors John Craig and Dickson Morgan and Kenneth Holt of the Fairmont School announce the second production of the newly formed "Fairmont Group." The play is "Second Threshold" by the late Phillip Barry with revisions by Robert E., Sherwood. The readings are to be held at the home of John Craig, 11282 Brookhurst, Garden Grove on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12, 13, at 8 p.m. All interested in acting in this production or in any phase of the theatre are invited to attend the readings. The roles call for two young women, age range, 17 to 30 years; two men ranging from 21-35 in years. The Fairmont Group is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Anaheim Ebell Clubhouse. Open to the public, it will aid Orange County Epilepsy Society. A reception, the La Sertoma Club of Santa Ana the hostess unit, will follow the program, and will preclude the Society's 3-minute walk on May 19, the event a part of the fund-raising plan. Miss Cave, a former student of Mrs. Florence Newkirk, has studied with leading teachers of piano in the West. Her concert will have variety, states Mrs. Betty Kremel, one of the benefit leaders. Book, Authors' Guild Slates Sixth Panel The Orange County Book and Authors' Guild will present its sixth panel with best-selling authors as guest speakers tomorrow at Disneyland Hotel, Poolside Room. A lunchcheon at noon will precede the discussion. Moderator will be Jane Ardmore author with Edith Head of "The Dress Doctor." Included in the panel discussions will be "The Velvet Knife" by Irving Shulman, an inside story of how producers, directors, writers and movie stars really live in Hollywood; "Mother Climbed Trees" by Cynthia Lindsay, the life of a movie stunt woman as told by her daughter; "Detour at Night" by Guy Endore, a mystery story; and "The Dress Doctor," the life story of Edith Head, famous fashion designer for Hollywood stars. Reservations may be made by calling KI 3-0470, LA 5-6476 or LI 8-8272. Another panel will be held June 12. Musical Arts Group Hear Audition Winners The May meeting of the Musical Arts Club of Orange County was held at the Spurgeon Memorial Methodist Church, Santa Ana. Leonora Tompkins, audition chairman, presented cash awards and certificates to all winners of the three divisions of the Young Artists Audition - Instrumental, Piano and Voice. Edna Ehorn installed the following staff for the year 1959-1960: Kathryn Jordan, president; Kenneth Akin, first vice president; Helena Mawson, second vice; Hazel Taylor, third vice; Robert William, fourth vice; Audrey Akin, recording secretary; Edna Ehorn, corresponding secretary; Norma Taylor, treasurer; Lola Brackett, Parliamentarian; Bess Nalle, historian; Vivian Harmon, auditor. Presenting the program were the grand award winners, Carol Fancher, violinist accompanied by Ruth Armstrong; Arlene Somner, piano and Fred Frank, bass-baritone, accompanied by Jean Conn. Enjoying the program were many parents and friends, as well as club members. Social Chairman was Helen Fackliner assisted by Norma Taylor, Florence Newkirk and Hazel Taylor. Final Concert of OC Philharmonic Season Will Be May 23 at Orange Coast College The final concert for the Orange County Philharmonic season will occur on Saturday evening. May 23, at 8:30 o'clock, Orange Coast College Auditorium. Frieda Belinfante, musical director, has arranged a significant program with Edward Auer, brilliant young pianist, as soloist. Auer, still in his teens, will perform the Schumann concerto in A minor. In January, 1959, Auer won the TV $1000 Award, on the program "Debut", sponsored by the Los Angeles Federal Savings Bank. County Philharmonic Society, there is no admission fee, however admission is by ticket only, with priority for Philharmonic members. Memberships for 1959-1960 are now being enrolled by regional Philharmonic Committees or are available by addressing the Orange County Philharmonic Society, P.O. Box 12, Corona del Mar. The readings are to be held at the home of John Craig, 11282 Brookhurst, Garden Grove on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12, 13, at 8 p.m. All interested in acting in this production or in any phase of the theatre are invited to attend the readings. The roles call for two young women, age range, 17 to 30 years; two men ranging from 21-35 in years. The Fairmont Group is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to the presentation of finer theatrical entertainment in the Anaheim-Garden Grove area. Dickson Morgan, co-founder, is a veteran of 40 years in the theater. He founded the drama department at Stanford University in 1916. He has directed and acted in amateur and professional theater (Stage and Motion Pictures) throughout the United States. John Craig has many years of professional experience in the theater as an actor and director and teacher out here and in the east. Born in Boston, Mass., he graduated from Boston University and of, the Pasadena Playhouse School of the Theater. He also founded the now successful Anaheim Guild. The Fairmont Group performs "in-the-round" at the Fairmont School, 1134 Mable St., Anaheim. For information call PR 4-1573. Parish Players To Be At GG Church May 22 For an evening of hilarity and excitement reserve May 22 or 23 for the Parish Players production at St. Anselm's Church, 9710 Belast Dr., Garden Grove, 8 p.m. They will present an evening of laughter, thrills and chills in a "Whodunit" mystery. Refreshments will be available during intermission. Ticket donations are reasonable and will be sold at the box office. A limited number of reserved seats will be sold. For information call LE 9-5974 or LE 9-9463. Gay 20s Musical, 'Boy Friend,' Is SAC Production Memories of the gay 20s will be recalled when Santa Ana College Players present the musical "Boy Friend" in Phillips Hall May 21-23. A large cast of 17, with chorus and dancing ensemble, will give the ambitious musical comedy, with Drama Chairman Lee Ford directing. Al Brandle of Santa Ana has been named stage manager. Jo Ann Good of Santa Ana will play the lead. An unusual aspect of the cast is the choice of two brothers and two sisters. Sophomore Joe Keith and freshman Larry Keith, both of Santa Ana and members of the college wrestling team, will portray two college boys living it up on the Riviera. The sisters are Janis Kokx and Rosalys Kokx of Tustin, playing the roles of two girls from Madame Dubonnet's boarding school. "NOBODY'S CHILD" — Ron "The General Electric Theater CBS Television Network at 9 Evelyn Rudie in this Sunday's SYMPHONY REHEARSAL — Part of the wind section of the Anaheim Symphony Orchestra rehearse in the auditorium of Anaheim Union High School in preparation for Saturday May 9 concert, under the baton of Eugene Ober. This will be the first concert since the auditorium’s remodeling with its improved acoustics. The program will feature soloist Maryjane Barton, prominent Southern California concert and studio harpist. She will play “Arabesque,” written and dedicated to Miss Barton by Arthur Lange, former conductor of the Santa Monica Symphony and well-known composer of motion picture scores. (Bulletin Photo) Anaheim Library Lists Variety In Books for Excellent Reading Weekly book listings presented by the Anaheim Public Library, 241 S. Los Angeles St., Anaheim. In field of fiction is briefed - The Bright Road to Fear, by Richard Stern (Ballantine). A young agent is sent to Italy to gather information on the activities of two former American mobsters who have been deported. If you like mystery stories with a setting of organized crime, then this will be good reading for you. The Desperate Hours, by Joseph Hayes (Random House) tells of three recent escapes from a prison hold a family hostage as they try to get even with the young acting police chief who walks the floor desperately trying to figure out how to recapture them. They try to get even with the young officer for sending them to prison years before. Told from the standpoint of two leaders who try to outthink one another in a desperate battle of wits. Gideon's Staff, by J. J. Marric (Harpers) is another good detective story. Commander Gideon, in addition to fighting crime, has also to fight bureaucracy and a cut in the budget of his department to save the police from being swarmed under by the expected crime wave in London. There is plenty of sparkling British humor and clipped police slang on every page. Not In Solitude, by Kenneth F. Gantz (Doubleday) presents "It all happened when the U.S. Air Force launched its operation Far Venture into space in order to contact the Martians. Then, things happened fast beginning with the attempted murder of the space ship commander." All of this action exposes the nature of human frailness on this first great discovery trip into space. This is science fiction at its roaring best. The Unanointed, by Laurence Chinn (Crown) introduces the boy, Joab, who runs away from home after he murders a kinsman. He seeks protection from his kinsman, the outlaw David. In time, the boy becomes one of the leading generals in the forces of King David. This is historical fiction at its best. Non-Fiction Non-Fiction field includes - The Churchills, by A. L. Rowe (Harper) is the genealogy of the famous Churchill family. It is sketched out from first to last up to the present time, complete with quotes from letters and records of the family. Includes a complete recitation of the career of the famous war-time prime minister. Crusoes of Sunday Island, by Elsie K. Morton (Norton) dates back to 1878 when Thomas Bell took his family to Sunday Island where he claimed the land and settled down to make a plantation. This family built up the island only to see it annexed to New Zealand and thrown open to settlement. A true story of a pioneer British family in the far Pacific, heir struggles, and the final defeat of an heroic family that wouldn't say die. Fall of the Cards, by Donald Parson (Little) defines the solutions provided to 100 problems in bridge with illustrations of these problem bridge hands. It contains quaint stories of the mythical characters who played these hands, complete with many a sparkling conversation. Have fun learning bridge while reading the bridge stories. There is no dullness in this book. BODY'S CHILD" — Ronald Regan, host of General Electric Theater" every Sunday on Television Network at 9 p.m., will star with Lyn Rudie in this Sunday's show entitled "No-body's Child" in which he plays the part of a sympathetic record shop owner who befriends a mop-pet whose mother has abandoned her.