anaheim-gazette 1935-12-12

Chispa Chapter O.E.S. Installs Officers Chispa Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, was honored with the presence of the Grand Worthy Matron, Bertie Y. Todd, who installed the officers for the ensuing term Tuesday evening in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Ruth Gregg acted as mistress of ceremonies. Preceding the opening of the ceremonial program, the Girls' String Ensemble of the Anaheim High School favored the members and guests with a beautiful rendition of a medly of Christmas Carols, closing with "The Recruits." Miss Frances Johnson sang the beautiful number "Out of the Dusk to You," with Miss Margaret Fay playing the piano accompaniment. The closing number on the program consisting of two songs by Miss Pauline Houts, sung in her lovely manner. Some two hundred members and guests were present to honor and congratulate the new officers. Mrs. Jessie Seward was installed as Worthy Matron; Ralph Seward as Worthy Patron, along with her corps of officers consisting of Mrs. Clara Wilson, associate matron; Bird Cross, associate patron; Mrs. Maude Saenger, conductress; Mrs. Margie Luthe, associate conductor. Junior Ebell Travel-Literature Section Convenes Monday evening at 7:30 members of the Travel and Literature section of the Junior Ebell club and their guests were entertained at the home of Mrs. John Dunn on North Topeka. Miss Eleanor Palmer, Miss Gertrude Anderson, Miss Roberta Eley and Mrs. Richard Glover assisted Mrs: Dunn with the duties of hostess. Mrs. John Kennedy, leader of the Section presented Miss Florence Backs who was program chairman. On the travel section Miss Backs gave a word picture of her trip through the Orient this past summer, and displayed many beautiful pieces of art, linens, robes, jewelry and other objects which she brought back with her. Many of her personal experiences were highly amusing as well as educational. Mrs. H. D. Newkirk, speaker on the literature division, had chosen a group of books as Christmas suggestions for discussion. Among those suggested were "Vane of Iron" by Ellen Glascow, "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis, "Spring Comes on Forever" by Bess Streeter Aldredge and "Inquisitor" by Hugh Walpole. "North to the Orient," Anne Morrow Lindbergh's new book which was meeting for the last time before the House is closed for repairs during December, the members of the Daughters of the American Revolution combined their business meeting with their Christmas party Friday at the Pioneer House. With Mrs. David Toims and Mrs. Nellie Seitz as hostesses all enjoyed a covered dish luncheon before taking up the business meeting. As a special treat the hostesses prepared a surprise dessert which they served with the coffee. The tables were brightly set with holly wreathes and lighted candles giving the Christmas air to the occasion. A very beautifully decorated Christmas tree, laden with gifts, drew the attention of everyone. The House is to undergo repairs and renovations during this month, and the presents were articles to add more attractiveness to their club rooms. Mrs. Fenwick of Los Angeles, who is a house guest of Mrs. W. M. Chambers, was a special guest of the club. Other ladies present were Mrs. H. L. Burden, regent of the Mother Colony, Mrs. Ernest Vorchert, Miss Grace Baily, Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. C. A. Danly, Mrs. L. B. Easton, Mrs. S. B. Hapgood, Some two hundred members and guests were present to honor and congratulate the new officers. Mrs. Jessie Seward was installed as Worthy Matron; Ralph Seward as Worthy Patron, along with her corps of officers consisting of Mrs. Clara Wilson, associate matron; Bird Cross, associate patron; Mrs. Maude Saenger, conductress; Mrs. Margie Luthe, associate conductress; Mrs. Nellie Harpster, chapain; Mrs. Ethel Van Meter, marshal; Mrs. Susie Brown, organist; Mrs. Edna Bruns, treasurer; Mrs. Maude Adams, secretary; Mrs. Mary Foreman, warden; Richard Bruce, sentinel. The five star points will be represented by Mrs. Madelline Miller as Adah; Mrs. Margaret Hasty, as Ruth; Miss Martha Houts, Esther; Mrs. Etta Kountess, Martha; and Miss Agnes Nelson, Electa. The Worthy Matron was capably assisted in the installation by Mrs. Nellie Harpster of Chispa Chapter who acted as Grand Marshall. The room decorations and ceremonial appointments were strikingly beautiful in their simplicity, and Mrs. Seward was highly complimented on her artistic choice. At the conclusion of the installation program congratulatory remarks were offered by the retiring worthy matron and worthy patron. Mrs. Ethel Bruce and Robert Gregg, and Grand Worthy Matron, Mrs. Todd, and by the visiting officers. Lois Rebekahs Elect Officers, Plan Card Party The regular meeting of Lois Rebekah Lodge in the I. O. O. F. hall Friday evening was taken up with the election of officers for the ensuing term. With Mrs. Berthyle Reilsinger presiding, the members elected Mrs. Bertie Presnell to succeed her as Noble Grand. Mrs. Iphengenia Grow will serve as vice-grand; Mrs. Maggie Myers, recording secretary; Mrs. Elsie Borth, financial secretary; Mrs. Lizzie Nylen, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Mitchell, trustee. Application for transfer of membership by Mrs. Blanche Baus was read. Mrs. Baus who came here from Ohio, has made her home in Arkansas for the past year living. Mrs. H. D. Newkirk, speaker on the literature division, had chosen a group of books as Christmas suggestions for discussion. Among those suggested were "Vane of Iron" by Ellen Glascow, "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis, "Spring Comes on Forever" by Bess Streeter Aldredge and "Inquisitor" by Hugh Walpole. "North to the Orient," Anne Morrow Lindbergh's new book which was published this fall was reviewed in detail by Mrs. Newkirk. Since its publication the book has proven extremely popular, and it gives a personal travelogue of the famous author. Mrs. Newkirk proclaims this book as "Truly wonderful, something which will live on." A short routine business meeting was held. However, an important project was taken up, that of the Christmas party for the children next Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the Elks club. Miss Sally Newkirk is head of the committee for that evening. A splendid program is being arranged with a feature act by Mawe, the Magician; musical numbers by the high school girls' glee club and a reading by Virginia Lee Peterson. Of course Santa Claus is scheduled to be on hand, with gifts for everyone. The next meeting of this section will be on January 21st, and Mrs. Gilbert Kuenzli will be hostess to the club, at a 6 o'clock dinner. With the assistance of her co-hostesses Mrs. Dunn served delightful refreshments, carrying out the seasonal motif in the decorative effects, as a pleasant conclusion to the evening. High School Plans Yule Program Anaheim High School will celebrate its Christmas season this year with the presentation of two cantata and an instrumental medley by the music department. The program will be given twice, first at three in the afternoon of December 18th, and again at eight o'clock in the evening on December 19th, both programs to be given in the music building. The Junior Glee Club will present the first cantata, which will be the Christmas cantata, "The Vision of Scrooge," from the famous and well-loved carol by Charles Dickens. Hi School P.T.A. Postpones Regular Meet Because of conflicting dates, the regular high school P.T.A. meeting scheduled for next Tuesday evening will be dispensed with. The first annual football dinner sponsored by the High School P.T.A. will be held on that date, December 17th, at 6:30 at the High School Cafeteria. Coaches Ryan and Glover, and Jimmie Heffron are also working very hard to make this an outstanding achievement, as one way to tell the boys of the appreciation the people of Anaheim have for their loyalty and splendid work. A splendid program is being arranged, and tickets can be secured at the High School office or at the office of the Anaheim Truck and Transfer Company. The next meeting of the High School P.T.A. will be the regular meeting in January. Pythian Sisters Elect Officers, Last Meeting At their regular meeting last week in the K.P. Hall, the Pythian Sisters elected their officers for the coming year. Mrs. Helen Whiteman will hold the office of Most Excellent Chief; The other officers elected were Excellent Senior, Mrs. Lillie Eden; Excellent Junior, Mrs. Nellie Reinert; Manager, Mrs. Mae Askins; Mistress of Records, Mrs. Linnie Campbell; Protector, Mrs. Mary Fordyce; Guard, Mrs. Ellen Robinson; Installing Officer, Mrs. Lillian Martens; Trustee, Mrs. Ella presiding, the members elected Mrs. Bertle Presnell to succeed her as Noble Grand. Mrs. Iphengenia Grow will serve as vice-grand; Mrs. Maggie Myers, recording secretary; Mrs. Elsie Borth, financial secretary; Mrs. Lizzie Nylen, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Mitchell, trustee. Application for transfer of membership by Mrs. Blanche Baus was read. Mrs. Baus who came here from Ohio, has made her home in Anaheim for the past year, living at the Kraemer apartments. Further plans were made for the Christmas party to be held next Wednesday, December 18. Mrs. Eva Scutt is in charge of the program arrangements. Members of the I. O. O. F. will take part in the program, some of them becoming "children" for the occasion. Mrs. Pearl Fergus will have something tasty to offer for refreshments, and Mrs. Mildred Allen was appointed chairman of the committee to arrange the Christmas baskets. All members of the Rebekahs and the Odd Fellows are invited. At the close of the business meeting Mrs. Allen acted as mistress of ceremonies, introducing the boys' quartet from the Anaheim high school who entertained with a number of musical selections. YLI Plans Yule Party Members of the Young Ladies Institute will have a Christmas party in conjunction with their regular meeting next Tuesday, December 17th at St. Boniface hall. Mrs. Elleen Bruce is chairman and will be assisted by Mrs. Clara Burkhard, Mrs. Viola Jarvis and Miss Mayme Dillon. It is planned to have a sale of aprons, candies and cookies among the members. A lovely program is promised, and a large attendance expected. Royal Neighbors Holds Election The regular meeting of the Royal Neighbors in the I.O.O.F. hall, Monday evening, was given over to the election of officers. Mrs. Tillie Arendt was chosen Oracle, to serve the coming term. The other officers elected to serve with Mrs. Arendt are Mrs. Ida Heying, vice-oracle; Mrs. Ida Hughes, Chancellor; Mrs. Eva Boyd, recorder; Mrs. Pamelia Mills, receiver; Mrs. Kate Cranson, inner sentinel; Mrs. Lydia Herman, outer sentinel; Mrs. Mae Tedford, marshall. Because of a very full calendar this month, the regular social meeting night has been dispensed with. Next month, the Royal Neighbors will combine their business and their social meeting for installation of officers on January 27th. Sisters elected their officers for the coming year. Mrs. Helen Whiteman will hold the office of Most Excellent Chief; The other officers elected were Excellent Senior, Mrs. Lillie Eden; Excellent Junior, Mrs. Nellie Relnert; Manager, Mrs. Mae Askins; Mistress of Records, Mrs. Linnie Campbell; Protector, Mrs. Mary Fordyce; Guard, Mrs. Ellen Robinson; Installing Officer, Mrs. Lillian Martens; Trustee, Mrs. Ella Clow; Press Correspondent, Mrs. Elsie Armburst. The New officers will be installed in January, the date to be announced later. Miss Sophie Rimpau Entertains, Bridge, Christmas Dinner Miss Sophie Rimpau entertained the members of her bridge club Tuesday afternoon. The twelve members met at the Pickwick Hotel where a lovely Christmas dinner was served, after which they were invited by Miss Rimpau to her home on South Palm where the afternoon was spent in playing bridge. High score honors were presented to Mrs. E. Boychert and Mrs. L. C. Vincent. The table favors and decorations were of the Christmas motif, and Miss Rimpau carried out the same with her bridge favors and settings of berries and holly wreaths. Others present to enjoy the afternoon were Mrs. Fred Backs, Mrs. Homer Ames, Mrs. William Dolan, Mrs. Clayes, Mrs. Joe Carol, Miss Winifred Melrose, Miss Annie Ryan, Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth, and Mrs. J. J. Schneider of Long Beach. Curly headed toddler, pretty as a picture. Then why not have a picture made? Betzsold Studio, 110 E. Center. Adv., ANAHEIM GAZETTE CLUBS CHARLOTTE L. SMITH SOCIETY EDITOR All Items Will Be Welcomed For This Page ANAHEIM 2414 B. & P. W. Club Plans Xmas Party The regular meeting of the Executive Board of the Business and Professional Women's club was held at the home of Miss Robbie Anderson Thursday evening. Miss Grace Black assisted Miss Anderson with the serving of the dessert course preceding the business meeting. With Mrs. E. Mabel-Dixon presiding, plans were made for the club to contribute toward the Christmas party to be given at the Orange County hospital on December 20th. Mrs. Mabel Hathaway, Miss Ann Rhigans and Miss Elizabeth Byers were appointed to supervise the buying of gifts for the affair. The regular meeting, tonight, will be held at the Marigold Cafe at 6:30. Each member is asked to bring a "white elephant" gift, and a special program is planned for the evening. Juniors Announce Title of February Play The Junior class of the Anaheim High School has announced the title of the play to be given on February 25th, with Mrs. Faye Kern Schultz directing. V. F. W. Auxiliary In Meet Thursday Eve Mrs. John Martens presided at the first meeting after the installation of the new officers of the Auxiliary of V. F. W. at the K. P. Hall Thursday night. Special guests introduced during the evening were Mrs. G. D. Hendrickson, president of the Santa Ana Auxiliary and Mrs. H. L. Troeller, president of the Fullerton Auxiliary. A committee was appointed to represent the Anaheim Auxiliary in the presentation of the Christmas packages to the veterans at the Sawtelle hospital next Tuesday. Also plans were laid for the Christmas party for children which will be held at the K. P. hall next Tuesday, December 17th. Preceding the business meeting a pot-luck supper was served in the dining hall. Mrs. L. N. Wisser was program chairman. Honoring the first anniversary of the V. F. W. Post, No. 3173, a large, beautifully decorated cake, bearing the colors red, white and blue, and a tall red candle, was presented to the Post Commander, L. N. Weisel who accepted on behalf of the post members the expressions of congratulations of the Auxiliary members represented by Mrs. Arthur Corey Speaker Women's Club The Executive Board of range County Federation of women's clubs met in Placentianesday for an all-day session o'clock in the morningtration was held in the library. A business meeting and table discussion followed Mrs. Albert Launer lead discussion on the subject "Quest in '36." At noon a luncheon was at which time roll call was On the afternoon program Corey, assistant superintendent schools of Orange county, very pleasing talk. He had topic on the story of the school days, with its head and his assistant, and thou ward boy who eventually to slay dragons, and became headed." He stated that present age, known as "the chine age," the dragons known as Crime, War, and associates, are too realistic that "magic" has no effect them—we must be more r and work hard and fast to bat these evil forces. Among those who attend Anaheim were Miss E. Ka; Mrs. A. P. M. Brown; Mrs. Juniors Announce Title of February Play The Junior class of the Anaheim High School has announced the title of the play to be given on February 25th, with Mrs. Faye Kern Schultz directing. The well-known and amusing story by Booth Tarkington, "Seventeen," will be enacted by a group of students, and if all plans are carried out as expected, the play will prove to be as great a success as "The Family Upstairs" recently put on by the senior class. The cast and further announcements will be made at a later date. Quilters Club Meets, Tustin Mrs. J. Phillip Hatzfeld was hostess to the ladies of "The Quilters" club at her Tustin home Tuesday afternoon, serving the delicious covered-dish luncheon to twenty ladies who gathered for an afternoon of sewing and pleasant conversation. Among those from Anaheim who enjoyed the friendly and jovial affair with their hostess and acquaintances were Mrs. Fred Backs, Mrs. Henry Kuhel and Miss Winifred Melrose. Preceding the business meeting a pot-luck supper was served in the dining hall. Mrs. L. N. Wisser was program chairman. Honoring the first anniversary of the V. F. W. Post, No. 3173, a large, beautifully decorated cake, bearing the colors red, white and blue, and a tall red candle, was presented to the Post Commander, L. N. Weisel who accepted on behalf of the post members the expressions of congratulations of the Auxiliary members, represented by Mrs. John Maretns. St. Boniface P.T.A.Holds Meet Meeting in the school office Tuesday morning, the Executive Board of the St. Boniface P.T.A.transacted routine business and laid plans for the regular P.T.A.meeting to be held in the Parish Hall tomorrow, Friday. They also discussed plans for a food sale, the date of which will be announced later. The program planned for Friday, as announced by Mrs. Ernest Ganahl, President of St. Boniface P.T.A., will follow the Christmas theme. The children of the school will present the entertainment, which will include numbers by the primary rhythm band and a play by the boys of the 6th and 7th grades. The first grade mothers will be hostesses at the tea hour. Elks Ladies Card Party Friday Tomorrow evening (Friday eight o'clock, in the Elk rooms on North Los Angeles street, the Elks Ladies can hold a public card party proceeds of which will go to the Elk's Christmas fund. Contract and auction bridge "500" contests will be in effect and it is expected that many lowers of this pastime will present. The regular meeting of the scheduled for the afternoon be given over to the evening gram. LET THE BETTY ROSE SHOP Decorate Your Christmas Tree with Their Beautiful and Useful Selection of Christmas GIFTS BROTHER AND SISTER SETS, made of poplin and linen. Sizes 1 to 3. Each ... $1.95 CHILDREN'S HOUSE SHOES. $1.00 and $1.25 Sizes 3 to 14, at ... $2.95 to $10.95 PARTY DRESSES of Taffeta, Net Georgette and Velvet ensembles, sizes 3 to 6 years at ... $2.95 to $10.95 LADIES' LINGERIE OF FINEST SILK, SATIN, AND CREPE LADIES' SLIPS ... $1.95 to $4.95 PAJAMAS at ... $3.95 to $5.95 LOUNGING PAJAMAS AND ROBES LADIES' HANDKERCHIEFS of fine Chinese Embroidery, Large size of white and colored - 25¢ to $2.95 Shirley Temple Dresses, Hair Bows and Handkerchiefs Arthur Corey Speaker Women's Club The Executive Board of the Orange County Federation of Womens clubs met in Placentia Wednesday morning. At noon a luncheon was served which time roll call was held. The afternoon program Arthur Rey, assistant superintendent of schools of Orange county, gave a key pleasing talk. He based his tie on the story of the school of ten days, with its headmaster his assistant, and the backed boy who eventually learned slay dragons, and became "big ed." He stated that in the present age, known as "the mature age," the dragons better known as Crime, War, and their associates, are too realistic and "magic" has no effect upon them—we must be more realistic in work hard and fast to combat these evil forces. Among those who attended from Orange County were Miss E. Kate Rea, Ms. A. P. M. Brown, Mrs. R. N. Ebell Section Meets at Wilson Home The spirit of Christmas was manifest in the social and business program of the Ebell Breakfast club when it met at the home of Mrs. J. P. Wilson on West Broadway Wednesday morning. Mrs. Mae Neighbors assisted Mrs. Wilson with her hostess duties. Mrs. Eva Boyd, section leader, conceded the leadership to the program chairman, Mrs. Emma Grimshaw. She presented Mrs. Walter Ross who lead the members in the singing of five Christmas songs, the first one "Silent Night". Mrs. Ralph Waltz accompanied at the piano. Mrs. Grimshaw took her lesson from the fifty-second chapter of the Book of Luke, six verses of which were pertaining to the hymns. She followed the discussion with a Christmas reading and a poem on Christmas of Today. Following the roll call Mrs. Flakenstein read an excellent paper on Christmas. Santa Claus, in the person of Mrs. Cora Coyner, attended the members and their guests as they gathered about the beautifully decorated living tree in the yard. Gifts of jellies and jams were present to be taken to the tuberculous ward at the Orange County hospital. Santa also distributed greeting cards to each of the members from their section leader, Mrs. Boyd. Girl Reserves Plan Services Jessie Fallis Honored By U.S.C. Fraternity Jessie Fallis, a graduate of Anaheim High School now attending the University of Southern California, was initiated Tuesday (December 10) into Beta Gamma Sigma, national honorary commerce fraternity. Four students in the College of Commerce, initiates of Beta Gamma Sigma, were honored Tuesday night by a dinner party in the tea room of the Pasadena Community Playhouse, following which they were entertained, with 43 other members of the fraternity, at the popular evening Playhouse performance. Historians of County Take In 5 New Members Five persons were elected to membership in the Orange County Historical society at a meeting of that organization held last Friday night in the Charles W. Bowers museum at Twentieth and Main streets. The new members are A. I. Mellenthin, Horace C. Head, John D. Ball, M. B. Wellington and R. A. Kloess. The program for the monthly meeting Friday night featured the presentation of four papers. Henry Kuchel's last paper, "Early Anaheim," was read. A talk was given by C. E. Roberts on "The Division of Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana." "The Among those who attended from Aheim were Miss E. Kate Rea, S. A. P. M. Brown, Mrs. R. N. Lley, Mrs. Eva Boyd and Mrs. Ice Berthaumm. Girl Reserves Plan Services Meeting at the Christian church Tuesday evening the junior and senior Girl Reserve groups completed plans for the annual recognition service to be held Sunday evening at 7:30. Several new members will be initiated Sunday, and Mrs. Conrad Jongewaard, leader of the club, extends a welcome to the parents and friends to attend the services. Plans for the Christmas benefit party for the Mexican children were also completed. TOO MUCH ADVICE A Seattle woman has filed an alienation suit in which she names four college professors. She blames the things they told her husband for the failure of her marriage and subsequent divorce. Just one more person who doesn’t care for the meddling of a brain trust! 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