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SOCIETY CLUBS Miss Jessie Johnston Becomes Bride of Sebtt N. Thompson in Beautiful Ceremony Saturday Evening Few social events of the year in Anaheim have been as lovely and impressive as was the wedding last Saturday evening at Miss Jessie Pearson Johnston, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Johnston, and Santt N. Thompson of Beneficant canyon, Los Angeles, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Coover of San Pedro. The ceremony took place in the beautifully appointed home of the Johnston family at 1491 South Los Angeles street. Standing before a large gathered window looking out into the lighted gardens, the bridal couple heard the words spoken by the Rev. Thomas H. Walker, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Anaheim, which pronounced them man and wife. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The gown which the bride wore was of traditional ivory satin fashioned in princess style with a court train. The bodice was high and was closed at the back with tiny buttons. Delicate lace added a soft touch to the low neckline and the veil of net and lace was caught in a hala cap. She carried a bouquet of orchids, bride's roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Glenn A. Daughty of Santa Monica, sister of the bride, attended as matron of honor. Other bride's attendants were Miss Helen Houck and Miss Sally Newkirk of Anaheim, Mrs. Marion Hautzer of Beverly Hills and Mrs. James Munholland of Long Beach. The best man was Radnor Coover. Ushers were William Henszey of Los Angeles, Albert De La Plante of Montreal, Canada. Mildred London Will Wed Donald Taggart Plans for the wedding on January 7 of Miss Mildred London and John Donald Taggart are rapidly being made by the bride-elect who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lotus H. Loudon of North Clementine street. Mr. Taggart is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taggart of North Claudina street. Formal announcement of the engagement of the popular-young Anaheim couple was made a week ago Sunday by Mrs. Loudon during a tea given at her home. The bride-elect was graduated from Anaheim union high school with the class of 1938. Since graduation she has been affiliated with the Anaheim Bulletin in the advertising department. She is a member of the Junior Ebell club of Anaheim and Delta Theta Chi sorority. Mr. Taggart also attended Anaheim union high school and is now Reveal Engagement of Miss Ruth Shaver and Ralph Chance Choosing the Christmas party for members of the Chi Omega Sigma class of the White Temple Methodist church school as the time for the announcement, Miss Ruth Shaver last Friday evening revealed her engagement to Palm Chance of Yorba Linda Class members held their party at the home of the church's pastor the Rev. R. Kells Swenerton on East Center street. The announcement was made during the refreshment hour at the close of the evening. The bride-elect gave each of the group a rice cookie in which was a slice of paper bearing the message The wedding is to occur on July 25, 1938. Members of the Chi Omega Sigma class took a large Christmas tree to the Swenerton home which they decorated. Other features of the evening were Christmas carols sung by the class members and a group of solos by William Fackiner. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Swenerton and their house guest, Mrs. Mary Crowe, Hele and Henry Swenerton, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Henry, Miss Ma Blankenship, Miss Maxine Dul Miss Helen Pifer, Miss Elizabeth Bowlus, Miss Joyce Williamsoy Miss Alice Williamson, Miss Alice Hansen, Miss Marie West, Mis ried a bouquet of orchids, bride's roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Glenn A. Doughty of Santa Monica, sister of the bride, attended as matron of honor. Other bride's attendants were Miss Helen Houck and Miss Sally Newkirk of Angheim, Mrs. Marion Bautzer of Beverly Hills and Mrs. James Munholland of Long Beach. The best man was Radnor Coover. Ushers were William Henszey of Los Angeles, Albert De La Plante of Montreal, Canada, E. Avery Crary and Max Sturges of Beverly Hills. Billy and Nickey Doughty, young nephews of the bride, served as ring bearer and flower boy, respectively. They wore cream satin suits and the ring was carried on a small satin pillow. During the reception which followed the ceremony, guests were served delightful refreshments of moulded ice cream, sandwiches, pastries, cake and coffee. The guests were greeted by Mrs. Johnston, who was gowned in pink chiffon and lace, and Mrs. Coover, who wore a blue crepe evening dress. Both wore orchids at their shoulders. Following the reception the new Mr. and Mrs. Thompson departed board the S. S. Pennsylvania for Mexico City, planning to return home by January 15. They will live in Los Angeles where Mr. Thompson is an attorney. The new Mrs. Thompson is one of the most popular girls in the younger set of Anaheim. She was graduated from Anaheim union high school in 1937 and attended Holmby college, Pomona college and the University of Southern California. At S.C., she became affiliated with the Delta Gamma sorority. Mr. Thompson is also a graduate of the University of Southern California, later receiving a law degree at that school. He is a member of Phi Kappa Psi social fraternity and the Phi Delta Fiat legal fraternity. FINE PRINTING...NO JOB...TOO SMALL "67 Years in Printing Business" ANAHEIM GAZETTE Phone 2414 259 E. Center Anaheim couple was made a week ago Sunday by Mrs. Leudon during a tea given at her home. The bride-elect was graduated from Anaheim union high school with the class of 1933. Since graduation she has been affiliated with the Anaheim Bulletin in the advertising department. She is a member of the Junior Ebell club of Anaheim and Delta Theta Cai sorority. Mr. Taggart also attended Anaheim union high school and is now employed with the Douglas Aircraft company at Santa Monica. Initiation of two new members and the annual Christmas party shared honors at the regular meeting of the Beta Sigma Phi literary sorority which met last Thursday evening at the home of Miss Mildred Mguarhan on Katella road. The new members are Miss Margaret Allan and Miss Josephine Daniel. Gifts were exchanged by the members during the evening, following which the group played "Christmas Lette." Prizes for the games were chosen from a group placed on a table. At the close of the evening refreshments were served by Miss Mauerhan, assisted by Miss Dorothy Harman, Mrs. Charles Schutz and Miss Sylvia Martin. Special guests were Mrs. L. B. Easton and Miss Adan Louise Wilcox. W. M. 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Complete Time Table furnished on request by coach operator or agent. SANTA ANA—ANAHEIM—FULLERTON—WHITTIER—LOS ANGELES ANAHEIM TO LOS ANGELES — Leave Anaheim daily at 6:16, *6:52, 6:57, *7:27, 8:02, 8:37, 9:07, 9:37, 10:07, 10:37, 11:07, 11:37 a.m. and 12:07, 12:37, 1:07, 1:37, 2:07, 2:37, 3:07, 3:37, 4:07, 4:37, 5:07, 5:37, 6:12, 6:55, 7:45, 8:31, 10:10 p.m. LOS ANGELES TO ANAHEIM — Leave Los Angeles daily at *6:00, 6:50, 7:30, 7:40, 8:25, 8:40, 9:30, 9:40, 10:30, 10:40, 11:20, 11:40 a.m.; 12:30, 12:40, 1:25, 1:40, 2:30, 2:40, 3:20, 3:40, 4:30, 4:45, 5:30, 6:05, 6:45, 7:30, 8:45, 9:30, 11 p.m. *Denotes daily, except Sundays and Holidays. For additional information regarding fares, commutation rates, etc., call or write agent at 217 South Los Angeles St....ANAHEIM DEPOT .... Telephone 3404 TELEPHONE YOUR SOCIAL NEWS TO ANAHEIM 2414 Silver Anniversary of Carl Van Attas is Celebrated The silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Van Atta, 209 S. Clementine street, was observed last Friday evening at a surprise party given by Mrs. T. L. Hoag, sister of Mrs. Van Atta, and Mrs. Carl Pressell, sister-in-law of Mrs. Van Atta. Gifts to the honored couple were silver coins in keeping with the twenty-fifth anniversary. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hansen of Santa Ana presented them with the start of a new silver set. Bridge was played during the evening with prizes being awarded to Frank Sedgley, Mrs. Ben Olson, Ed Kirk and M. Johnson. Included in the guest list for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Van Atta and children, Anna and Dewey of Olinda, Earl Hoag, Miss G. Farmer, Mrs. Mary Ziegler, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Knapp and children, Pauline, Albert and Vernon, Arthur and Edgar Pressell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sedgley, Mr. and Mrs. George Hatfield, Miss Etta Blotte, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vary, Mrs. E. H. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kirk, Jack and Tommy Hoag, all of Anaheim; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bonne, Garden Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Olson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. M. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hansen of Santa Ana; Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hoag and Mr. Christmas Program is Given at A. B. Paul, W.R.C. Observance of Christmas day featured the regular meeting Tuesday of the A.B.Paul Women's Relief corps at the I.O.O.F.Hall. The program was under the direction of Mrs. Hazel Davis, patriotic instructor. Christmas carols were played by Miss Ruth Davis, daughter of the patriotic instructor, and Mrs.Davis gave a reading, "Plantation Christmas." The balance of the meeting was devoted to receiving routine committee reports. It was announced that installation of officers will take place at the second meeting in Jnauray. Members of the corps were informed that Mrs.Nettie Abrams, a member of the organization now residing in Wichita Falls, Texas, is confined to a hospital suffering from a broken leg received in a fall. Mrs.Abrams' home address is 1601 Ninth street, Wichita Falls. Also included in the party were Mrs.Fredrickson, Mrs. Standridge, Mrs.Kirk, Walter Gredler, Mr. and Mrs.George Murphy, Mr. and Mrs.William Cooper, Mr. and Mrs.Fred Day, Mrs.L.B.Easton, George E.Easton, Miss Thelma Nixson, Mrs.Josephine Fulfer, Marion Standridge, Chalmers Hawkins and John Lucas. School Projects Start This Week Work of refinishing the exterior present were Dr. and wentton and their house Mrs. Mary Crowe, Helen ury Swenerton, Mr. and M. Henry, Miss Mae ship, Miss Maxine Dull, den Pifer, Miss Elizabeth Miss Joyce Williamson, ce Williamson, Miss Alice Miss Marie West, Miss Gauer, Miss Mary Agever, Miss Dorothy Harss L. C. Shaver, Miss Lorols, Miss Margaret NichRath Shaver, William Everett Granere, Marer, Alan Sipple, Howard r, Warren Schutz and arsen. 9th birthday anniversary Amelia Holve celebrated last when a group of her gathered at the home of hter, Mrs. Albert Peters. Red Holve was co-hostess for the luncheon were by Johnson, Mrs. Minitz, Mrs. Henrietta Michbertha Hochuli, Mrs. Sarter, Mrs. Anna Bishop, na Kraber, Mrs. Oscar Mrs. Fred Hess. nored guest was presentgifts during the afternoon. Pomegranate Dairy Employes Guests at Dinner Party The annual Christmas dinner party given to employes of the Pomegranite Dairy and their families by Robert Easton was held last week at the Marigold cafe. Christmas decorations, including a tree, added to the festivities of the occasion. Following the dinner various games were played. Prizes were won by Edward Fredrickson, Henry Standridge, Glenn Kirck, Lawrence Brown and Mrs. Walter Gredler. School Projects Start This Week Work of refinishing the exterior of the Broadway school building and adding strength to the roof structure and foundation underpinning was started this week by the WPA crew, M. A. Gauer announced. This work is being done in addition to the large PWA grant for rehabilitation and will cost about $3,000 of which $2500 is furnished by the government. Workmen are removing the brick exterior and will place a modernized stucco finish on the building. It is planned that the interior of the building will also be remodeled under the PWA grant program. Activity started on the construction of the shop and cafeteria building at Fremont this week, also. Ground was broken for the new structure last week. LAST MINUTE GIFT LIST of presents that are sure to please, because Electrical Gifts Are Attractive, Practical, Acceptable of presents that are sure to please, because Electrical Gifts Are Attractive, Practical, Acceptable COFFEE MAKERS HEATERS CLOCKS REFRIGERATORS TOASTERS GRILLS ROASTERS WAFFLE IRONS LAMPS RANGES FOOD MIXERS AT YOUR DEALER Edison Members of Club Win Show Prizes Orange county 4-11 club members are celebrating this week for the awards received last week from the Great Western livestock show. Although condition was stronger than ever, local members were awarded a good share of the prize money in the classes in which their animals competed. The cash awards received by local members totaled over $100. Terry Wakeham of Garden Grove was awarded a first for his fat hefted reel; into stand for newmanchin. In the plush snow field in connection with the livestock show, bobby Hatcher of Anaheim was awarded a second place for his Leghorn pullet. Joe Lieb, Jr., of Anaheim, received one first, one second, and two fourth prizes for his entries of pigeons. In the entries of hogs from Orange county, local members received one first award, four seconds, and one fourth. Winners were Charles Dight of La Habra, Chande Lewellen of Olive, Charles Sneemaker of Tusting and Robert Ketter of Anatole. Received a first and second place to the fine individual entries of Chester White fat barrows. THREE'S A CROWD "June has Rabelais and Bacacio and Lady Chatterly's Lover in her library." "My! A girl like that is liable to get her shelf talked about!" To Our Many Friends and Customers We Wish A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year C. B. RALSTON L. P. MORRIS ANAHEIM FURNITURE STORE ANAHEIM FURNITURE STORE 236 WEST CENTER (OPPOSITE FOX THEATRE) ANAHEIM Just Two Shopping Days Left McCoy's CUT RATE DRUGS CORNER LOS ANGELES AND CENTER ST. Is the Place to Buy That Last Minute Gift CORNER LOS ANGELES AND CENTER ST. 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