anaheim-gazette 1937-07-29

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Milbrat Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary at New Home An early afternoon gathering of friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Milbrat aided the couple in celebrating their golden wedding anniversary last Sunday. The event was held at the lovely new home of Mr. and Mrs. Milbrat on Simmons avenue. The Rev. L. E. Eifert of Zion Lutheran church was the speaker of the afternoon. After an inspection of the new home and viewing the many beautiful and lovely gifts, the party adjourned to the Anaheim city park for the reception. Covers were laid at the dinner table for the honored couple and 58 other relatives and friends. Calling at the home during open house of sending congratulations were Miss Helen Gregg, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Herren, Mrs. Charlotte Haase and family of Fillmore., Mrs. Katharine Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Milbrat and family, Mrs. Fannie McMahan of Oklahoma, Julius Milbrat, Herman Milbrat, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Milbrat, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marr, Mrs. Carolyn Mossiman, Mrs. Agnes J. Hund, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hadford, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Haase of Ventura, Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer, Rev. L. E. Eifert, Mrs. Heckle, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Milbrat and family, Dave Rarity, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trendle, Mr. and Mrs. W. Heiman, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Milbrat and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holtzer, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Milbrat and family, Jesse Claut- Pastor and Wife are Honored at Party Friends of the Rev. and Mrs. Morris C. Schollenberger gathered at the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Carlin on Crescent road Friday evening for a farewell party in honor of the former pastor of the Anaheim Church of Christ and his wife. Taking part in the entertainment were Mrs. R. W. Dickenson, Miss Helen O'Rear, Mrs. Cecil Tacker, Mrs. Harold Pierce, Frank Pierce, and Mrs. F. H. Spreen. The honored couple were presented with gifts from the group. Those present during the evening included the Rev. and Mrs. L. I. Chamlee and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hiserodt of Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hardy and daughter, Nadine, Mrs. H. R. O'Rear and Miss Helen O'Rear, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Clow and their house guest, Miss Naomi Brant of Iowa, Mr. Carl Housers Spend Vacation at Grand Coulee Dam Mr. and Mrs. Carl Houser returned to their home early this week after a two-weeks' vacation trip into northern California, Oregon and Washington. While in Washington the Anaheim couple visited the Grand Coulee dam project which is now under construction. The dam, to be the biggest in the world, will be 4,300 feet in length, 550 feet in height and 500 feet in width at the base. It will raise the waters of the Columbia river 354 feet from normal low water level and will be the highest spill-way dam in the world. The Grand Coulee dam is a part of the vast Columbia Basin irrigation project. Mr. and Mrs. Houser travelled the Redwood highway en route to Washington and return They visited in San Francisco a short time, motoring over the new Oakland and Golden Gate Bay bridges. Vows Exchanged by Frances Chandler, Russell Stanbro Miss Frances Virginia Chandler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Earl Chandler of Garden Grove, became the bride of Russell Stanbro, son of Mrs.Marie Stanbro Five of the couple's ten children live in Anaheim. They are O. C. Milbrat, Irving H. Milbrat, Miss Louise Milbrat, Julius and Hermann Milbrat. Arthur Milbrat resides at Orange, Elvin and Walter Milbrat in Santa Ana, Alfred Milbrat at Garden Grove, and another daughter, Mrs. John Ganzenhufer lives in Arcadia. There are 17 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Milbrat were married in Germany in 1887, coming to Birmingham, Alabama, in 1889, and to Anaheim in 1920. Settling on an orange grove south of Anaheim where they have since resided. Engagement of Anaheim Couple is Announced The engagement of Miss Mildred Bonkosky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bonkosky, 600 W. Center street, to Tom E. Yellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Yellis of Orange road, was announced last Thursday evening at a dinner party given in Anaheim city park. The announcement came as a surprise as guests were invited to the park to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Miss Elizabeth Bonkosky, sister of the bride- The hoffored couple were presented with gifts from the group. Those present during the evening included the Rev. and Mrs. L. I. Chamlee and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hiserodt of Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hardy and daughter, Nadine, Mrs. H. R. O'Rear and Miss Helen O'Rear, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Clow and their house guest, Miss Naomi Brant of Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Pierce, Mrs. C. L. Tacker, Misses Bethel and Gloria Tacker, Mrs. A. B. Cross, Mrs. T. C. Held, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Bergerger, and Mrs. Leo Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. Laurin S. Balkheld, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Spreen, Frank S. Pierce, Miss Vivian Held, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Dickenson and Mrs. Martha E. Dickenson. Mrs. Laura South is Honored at Layette Shower Mrs. Laura South was hostess last Thursday at her home at 512 N. Bush street at a surprise layette shower given in honor of Mrs. Waldo Wilbern. Winners of prizes at pinochle and bride were Mrs. Victoria Gregor, Mrs. Carroll Cone, Mrs. Lula Mae Lee and Mrs. Cora Daniel. Other guests were Mrs. Wilbern, Mrs. Marjorie Reinking, Mrs. Margaret Steadman, Mrs. Elizabeth South, Mrs. Marion Fort, Mrs.Charlotte Redmond, Mrs.Elsie Sampson, Mrs.Lydia Schmidt, and Mrs.Marjorie Dickenson, Anaheim; and Mrs.Florence Lawler of Los Angeles. Hoskins Family Returns from Eastern Trip Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hogkins and their children, Harley and Netilee, returned to their home in Anaheim last week after an extensive automobile trip along the Atlantic seaboard and through the south. Among the principle points of interest visited were Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's home at Nashville, Tenn., Niagara Falls, Concord and Lexington, Valley Forge, Cattailton and Willimundh. Vows Exchanged by Frances Chandler, Russell Stanbro Miss Frances Virginia Chandler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Earl Chandler of Garden Grove, became the bride of Russell Stanbro, son of Mrs.Marie Stanbro of Anaheim, Sunday morning.The service was read in the garden of the parsonage of the First Methodist church of Garden Grove by Dr.Charles F.Seitter,pastor of the church. Attending the bridal couple were Miss Catherine Sheets,cousin of the bride, as maid of honor,and Harold Stanbro,brother of the bridegroom,as best man. The new Mrs.Sanbro graduated from Garden Grove high school and Fullerton junior college.Her husband also graduated from Fullerton J.C.after attending high school there. Tuberculosis Death Rate Gain Revealed The first increase in the tuberculosis death rate since 1922 was recorded in 1936, according to Dr.Philip H.Pierson,president of the California Tuberculosis association.in a statement made public recently. "During 1936,4,168 deaths from all forms of tuberculosis occurred in California,giving an estimated death rate of 72.2 for each hundred thousand people living in the state at that time,aording to an announcement received from the division of vital statistics of the state department of public health,"Dr.Pierson said. "During the preceding year,4,516 deaths were reported,giving a rate of 72." Catering to tourists is Southern California's second largest industry,topped only by oil and followed in order by citrus raisingand motion picture production.Last year visitors here spent $188,000,000 earned elsewhere." The engagement of Miss Mildred Bonkosky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bonkosky, 600 W. Center street, to Tom E. Yellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Yellis of Orange road, was announced last Thursday evening at a dinner party given in Anaheim city park. The announcement came as a surprise as guests were invited to the park to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Miss Elizabeth Bonkosky, sister of the bride-to-be. No date has been set for the wedding. Invited by Mrs. Bonkosky were Mrs. Yellis, Mrs. M. Hunsinger of Pennsylvania, Miss Elizabeth Bonkosky, Miss Jean Sherill, Mrs. M. Macres, Miss Gena Macres, Mrs. S. Loard, Mrs. G. L. Edwards, Mrs. Art Maxson, Mrs. G. Mulligan, Miss Louise Gruenemay, Miss Marle Bonter, Miss Fern McCulloch, Miss Lillian Christenson, Miss Alice Hansen, Miss Evelyn Brunsworth and Miss Mildred Bonkosky, Anaheim; Mrs. Fred Bonkosky, Miss Rose Marie Bonkosky, Mrs. F. Garzoli and Miss Doris Garzoli, McFarland; Miss Jessie Bonkosky, Miss Eleanor Higgin, Mrs. C. Ritchie and Mrs. B. Wilcox, Los Angeles, Mrs. Walter Sanders and Mrs. Faye Morrison, Long Beach; Mrs. R. Pulson, Fullerton, and Mrs. Joe Correnti, Pasadena. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hogkins and their children, Harley and Netilee, returned to their home in Anaheim last week after an extensive automobile trip along the Atlantic seaboard and through the south. Among the principle points of interest visited were Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's home at Nashville, Tenn., Niagara Falls, Concord and Lexington, Valley Forge, Gettysburg and Williamsburg, the site of the old colonial town which is being rebuilt. Relatives of Mrs. Hogkins in the south were visited during the trip. THE SANITARY LAUNDRY'S WORK Is Admitted by Experts to be the BEST IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IVORY SOAP used exclusively is one of the reasons. The celebrated Permutit Zero SOFT WATER and the immaculate cleanliness of our plant, with airy, light working conditions for our help are other ones. Sanitation is the predominating characteristic of the Sanitary Laundry. Everything that is known to the laundryman's art today is employed by Mr. Cleaver in the conduct of his business. A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU !!! You can have your laundry done Damp Wash, Rough Dry, Family Finish, by the pound, or our DeLuxe, finished by the piece. Phone Anahcim 4503 and have our driver call. THE SANITARY LAUNDRY A. W. Cleaver, Mgr. K. M. Cleaver Reliable Responsible ANAHEIM GAZETTE Housers Vacation at Coulee Dam Mrs. Carl Houser retired their home early this a two-weeks' vacation northern California, OreWashington. In Washington the Anable visited the Grand on project which is now construction. The dam to guest in the world, will seet in length, 550 feet and 500 feet in width at It will raise the waters of Columbia river 354 feet to low water level and the highest spill-way dam. And Coulee dam is a part of Columbia Basin Irriject. Mrs. Houser travelled good highway en route to an and return. They San Francisco a short during over the new OakGolden Gate Bay. Exchanged by Chandler, Stanbro Ences Virginia Chandler, of Mr. and Mrs. Earl of Garden Grove, beside of Russell Stanbro, Marie Stanbro of Orange Market Reported Good Reporting a strong valencia market and the outlook for a continued strong demand for the lighter supplies available for the balance of the season, T. H. Powell, general sales manager of the California Fruit Growers exchange revealed today that shipments of this variety to date have varied only a few cars from the projected shipment program set up at the start of the season. The lemon market is lower following peak prices that accompained the eastern heat wave, but sales continue heavy at very satisfactory prices. Exchange lemon storage on July 15 stood at 2,117 cars, compared to 1,509 last year, but is 200 cars below the five year average. Powell reported that the exchance was now shipping over 80 per cent of the oranges and 90 to 95 per cent of the lemons leaving California. Increase Awards For Junior Fair Increase of $3,000 in premiums in the junior division of the Caliifornia state fair is expected to attract a greater number of boy Conn is Appointed Roberts' Successor The equestrian themes of "Trojan War Horse" and the Texas "Mustang," were combined last week with the announcement by Dr. R. B. von KleinSmid, of the appointment of P. C. Conn, 31 year-old leader of the "Mustang Band" of Southern Methodist university as the new director of musical organizations. Succeeding Harold Roberts, organizer of the S. C. band and who for 15 years spread the national fame of the music group by radio, screen, and concert until his recent resignation, Conn will take over his new duties in September. Gas Tax Revenue Sets New Record A record income from California's motor vehicle fuel tax was achieved during the fiscal year ended June 30, when the revenue passed the fifty million mark for the first time in any 12-month period since the tax was effected, the state board of equalization announced this week. The tax amounted to $4,628,-591.58 for the month of June to bring the total for the fiscal year up to $50,086,902.84. The revenue for the month represented a gain of 11.19 per cent compared with the same month of the previous year, and was only slightly under the total collected during May of this year. The total for the fiscal year represented a gain of 6.91 per cent Pilgrimage Play Week of Opening its fifteenth seasgala fashion, the Pilgrimage entered its second week last day. Presented on strictly profit basis, the play has woaclaim of critics and public as the most beautiful play on American stage. In addition to preserving iherest spiritual truths, therduction is offered as a studrama based on the most remable story in the history of kind—life of the Christ. It it an especial message of hope this day of cross-purposes wide-spread unrest. A cast of 100 enacts the nuous roles of the play which directed by Robert G. Vignola, fective lighting and scenic effects were evolved by Adrian A technical director. Lloyd D. Mitchell, gemanager, announced that in 1937 season performances wi given nightly at 8 o'clock e-Saturdays. The Sunday show have been added for the first in the play's history. Heading the cast of players Nelson Leigh, who made last summer when he steinto the role of Jesus of Nazareth on short notice. Others in therare Betty Blythe, Dorothy Southworth, Mildred Wheat, Mitchell, Montague Shaw, St Price, Dr. Cleveland Klei-Robert White and many principals. Increase Awards For Junior Fair Increase of $3,000 in premiums in the junior division of the California state fair is expected to attract a greater number of boy and girl exhibitors at the California state fair this year, Sept. 3 to 12. Special days will be dedicated to the organizations of Future Farmers of America and 4-H boys and girls. Junior division premiums, general awards, prizes and purses total $15,000. The farm machinery show will permit a comparison between implements of 70 years ago and modern equipment. At last week's session the board of directors was informed that the Siskiyou county miners are planning to charter a special train to the fair. Sept. 9 will be University of California Alumni day when former students of the university will assemble at the fair for a state-wide home gathering. Press day will be Saturday, Sept. 4. TO FORM CLUBS United Prosperity Plan clubs will be formed in Anaheim in the near future, it was announced this week by W. D. Casner, in charge of arrangements for Anaheim. France leads the world in wooing tourist dollars, banking 600,000,000 of them each year. Southern California, where visitors spend $188,000,000 yearly, ranks ninth while New England with $500,000,000 is second. SAVE ALMOST ONE-HALF NOW BEAUTY SPECIALS BEST BEAUTY WORK, FOR LESS UNIVERSAL IS ALWAYS COOL. New G. E. Osculating System Installed Coolest Beauty Salon in Town Shampoo, Finger Wave and Rinsed, Dried UNIVERSAL IS ALWAYS COOL New G. E. 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Asserted Slayer PITTSFIELD, Ill.—The Rev. C. E. Newton, pastor of Paris, Mo., Baptist church for 13 years has admitted slaying Mrs. Dennis Kelly, one of his former congregation. Forty per cent of the traveling subscribers of Town and Country visited Southern California in the last three years. Eighty-seven per cent of the new homes built in Southern California last year were constructed by former tourists. Most Tourists Ask for “a Good Time” What does the tourist seek in Southern California? Apparently two things. First, a good time. Second, to see all the cities and towns in this famous vacation area of which he has heard and read for years. These facts were established this week in an analysis of 1900 questions asked by visitors in the All-Year club's new official community tourist information bureau at 505 West Sixth Street, in Los Angeles. 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