anaheim-gazette 1940-01-11

SOCIETY Historical Society Re-elects Directors Re-election of all directors of the Orange County Historical society took place last Friday evening during the annual meeting of the organization at the Bowers Memorial museum in Santa Ana. Those returned to office are William McPherson of Orange; Mrs. J. E. Pleasants of Silverado Canyon, Mrs. C. A. Riggs, Mrs. Anita Anderson, S. M. Davis, E. M. Sundquist and T. E. Stephenson, all of Santa Ana. King's Daughters Re-elect Officers Members of the King's Daughters class of Bethel Baptist church re-elected their entire group of officers to serve during the coming year when they met last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. R. Joe Quast at 721 N. Clementine street. Officers who were re-elected include Mrs. Quast, president; Mrs. Arthur Hemmerling, vice president; Mrs. Herman Strandt, secretary; Mrs. Carl Hartman, treasurer, and Mrs. Dan Webel, teacher. D. A. R. to Meet Tomorrow Afternoon Attention of the members of Mother Colony chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is called to the regular January Miss Thelma Nickle Weds F. McManus Miss Thelma Nickle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Irwin Nickle of Anaheim, became the bride last Sunday evening of Frank McManus of Huntington Park, son of Mrs. Ruth McManus of Pasadena. The ceremony was performed in the East Whittier Friends church on the 22nd anniversary of the marriage of the bride's parents, with Rev. S. J. Pickering officiating. Rev. Pickering, a cousin of Mrs. Nickle, also officiated at the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Nickle. The bride was attended by Miss Genevieve Marshall as maid of honor, with Miss Donna Law, Miss Virginia Smith and Miss Peggy Burnett serving as bridesmaid. The flower girl was little Barbara Dee McManus, niece of the bride-groom. Thomas McManus attended his brother as best man, while the ushers were Jack McManus, Jack Mayhew and Bill Nickle, brother of the bride. Vocal soloist before the ceremony was Miss Jessie Thatcher, who sang "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life" and "I Love You Truly." The new Mrs. McManus is a graduate of Anaheim union high school and Fullerton junior college. Mr. McManus was graduated from Pasadena schools and is now employed at the Maas Chemical company at South Gate. Following a honeymoon trip to the desert, Mr. and Mrs. McManus will establish their home at NEWSY NOTES Lawrence Macaray of Anaheim has signified intention to compete in the Associated Student election to be held to morrow at Santa Ana junior college. Macaray will vie with Nelson Harnois of Santa Ana for the post of vice-president. An eight-pound son, who has been named Jon Manson, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leason Pomeroy, 532 S. Olive street, Sunday at St. Joseph hospital. The baby is the second child in the family, having a brother, Leason III, who is nearly three years old. Birthday anniversaries of members of Anaheim Townsend club No. 1 that occur in January will be honored at the club's meeting this evening during a pot-luc supper. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey R. Van Verst of Santa Ana are the parents of a daughter born last Saturday at St. Joseph hospital. She has been named Carol Lynn. The mother, the former Miss Emilyn Rannow, was a school teacher in Anaheim before her marriage. Mrs. Rena Allen of Geneva Ohio, is visiting at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Ms. and Mrs. Clayton Allen. She expects to remain in Anaheim about three months. A daughter was born Monday at the Cottage hospital in Fullerton to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hewitt of 1202 Pearl street. Dr. John A. Wood of Anaheim newly elected president of the Orange County Medical association, was formally installed Tuesday evening during a meeting D. A. R. to Meet Tomorrow Afternoon Attention of the members of Mother Colony chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is called to the regular January meeting of the chapter to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Pioneer House on north West street. Theme for the day is "Our Bill of Rights." A full attendance is desired by the hostesses, Mrs. David Toms and Mrs. Nellie Seitz. Vocal soloist before the ceremony was Miss Jessie Thatcher, who sang "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life" and "I Love You Truly." The new Mrs. McManus is a graduate of Anaheim union high school and Fullerton junior college. Mr. McManus was graduated from Pasadena schools and is now employed at the Maas Chemical company at South Gate. Following a honeymoon trip to the desert, Mr. and Mrs. McManus will establish their home at Huntington Park. Man's capacities have never been measured; nor are we to judge of what he can do by any precedents, so little has been tried.—H. D. Thoreau. 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Ask for a Free Demonstration Shipkey & Pearson, Inc. Phone 3403 201 N. Los Angeles St. Anahei NEWSY NOTES France Macaray of Anaheim offified intention to compete Associated Student election held to morrow at Santa ior college. Macaray will in Nelson Harnois of Santa the post of vice-president. Right-pound son, who has named Jon Manson, was Mr. and Mrs. Leason 532 S. Olive street, SunSt. Joseph hospital. The second child in the having a brother, Leason is nearly three years old. Day anniversaries of memAnaheim Townsend club that occur in January will reced at the club's meeting enning during a pot-luck and Mrs. Aubrey R. Van Santa Ana are the parents daughter born last Saturday Joseph hospital. She has named Carol Lynn. The former Miss Emily was a school teacher in before her marriage. Rena Allen of Geneva, visiting at the home of and daughter-in-law, Mr. Ms. Clayton Allen. She exremain in Anaheim about months. Daughter was born Monday Cottage hospital in FullerMr. and Mrs. Ray Hewitt Pearl street. John A. Wood of Anaheim, selected president of the County Medical associas formally installed Tuesening during a meeting at Family Gathering Marks Celebration A family reunion marked the celebration Sunday of Mrs. Pauline Brunworth's birthday anniversary. Coming from the greatest distance were Mrs. Brunworth's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Kroeger of Fair Oaks, who remained here until Tuesday. Luncheon and card games were the features of the afternoon, with prizes after the games being awarded to Mrs. Alfred Schindler, Mrs. Brunsworth, Mr. Kroeger and Raymond Brunworth. Mrs. Brunworth's daughter, Miss Evelyn Brunworth, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Raymond Brunworth, assisted her in serving luncheon. Those who gathered at the Anaheim home for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Kroeger, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brunworth of Claremont, their son, David, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schlinder of Orange, Miss Sophie Eaton of Placentia, Miss Ida Matter of Brea, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Kroeger and children George, John and Marjorie of Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. William Kroeger, sr., of Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. William Kroeger, jr., and daughter, Patricia, of Fullerton, Miss Evelyn Brunworth and Mrs. Brunworth. Section Meetings For Month Told Ebell club section meetings for January were announced Monday by Mrs. R. W. Dickenson, curator, during the regular meeting of the organization, which featured an address by Marguerite Harrison, former newspaperwoman, world war secret service agent, author and lecturer. She spoke on the present European war and its re- 36-inch Warm Outing Flannel in colorful stripes, in fancy stripes— Yard 12½c Clearan Warm Sheet BLANKETS Prepare for cold weather. Our stock of warm blankets is very complete and our prices are very low. White Sheet BLANKETS Well napped quality, warm with neat finished edge. Good for 2 season's wear— 81x99 size $1.29 72x108 size $1.29 81x108 size $1.39 Also Alpine white sheet bankets, all white— 89c and 95c Single Plaid Blankets, assorted colors— 45c Cash in on the wonderfCLEARANCE EVENMonday as we aim for stocks arrive. Double Part WoBLANKETS for warmth, all part wool, assorted plaids blue, green, orchid and cedar. 70x80 Double Blankets he quality— $1.95 72x84 big 25% wool doblankets, satine bound o assorted colors— $4.45 Section Meetings For Month Told Ebell club section meetings for January were announced Monday by Mrs. R. W. Dickenson, curator, during the regular meeting of the organization which featured an address by Marguerite Harrison, former newspaperwoman, world war secret service agent, author, and lecturer. She spoke on the present European war and its reactions on the common people. First of the section meetings will be held next Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock when the Bible group will hear a review by Mrs. A. P. M. Brown of "The Reluctant Prophet." A 1 o'clock luncheon meeting is planned next Wednesday by the drama section. Mrs. Earl Curtis, leader, will discuss the place in modern drama of Eugene O'Neill and Mrs. E. E. Smith and Mrs. Dana Newkirk will collaborate on the life and works of Debussy. The book section will meet on January 22, at which time Mrs. H. D. Newkirk will present a book review and Mrs. Charles Harbeson will discuss current events. Next Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock, over Station KVOE, Mrs. Albert Raymond, Ebell parliamentarian, will speak during a 15-minute program sponsored by the Orange County Federation of Women's clubs, it was announced. Della M. West and Albert E. Cook Wed Friends of Della M. West and Albert E. Cook were pleased this week to learn of their marriage on December 31 at Yuma, Arizona. Both have resided in Anaheim for several years and Mr. Cook is an employee of the city of Anaheim. Accompanying the bridal couple to Yuma were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Vicroy. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are now at home to their friends at 530 W. Chestnut street. Radio Stolen from Feher Gas Station A thief or thieves who broke a window at the service station located at the corner of Los Angeles and Lemon streets Sunday night removed a radio valued at $7.50, George Feher, owner of the establishment told investigating officers. The thieves failed to get inside the building, but lifted Radio Stolen from Feher Gas Station A thief or thieves who broke a window at the service station located at the corner of Los Angeles and Lemon streets Sunday night removed a radio valued at $7.50, George Feher, owner of the establishment told investigating officers. The thieves failed to get inside the building, but lifted the radio through the broken window. Grand Theater 304 E. Center, Anaheim Daily 6:45 P.M. Phone 2795 Sat.-Sun.-Holidays from 1 p.m. ANY SEAT 10¢ ANY TIME Fri. - Sat. Jan. 12 - 13 FREE! FREE! FREE! 10 Bags — Groceries — 10 Bags Friday Nite Only "BORN TO BE WILD" Also "Fued of the Range" Chapter 2 "The Spider's Web" Comedy Sun. - Mon. Jan. 14 - 15 Bette Davis, Humphry Bogart "MARKED WOMAN" Also "Flight to Fame" Cartoon Tue., Wed., Thu., Jan. 16-17-18 Boris Karloff "The WALKING DEAD" Also "Lone Star Pioneers" Edgar Kennedy Comedy Con. Mat. Sat. from 1:00 p.m. Big 5c candy bar FREE to kids at every Saturday Matinee. Announcement was received in Anaheim yesterday o fthe marriage on December 30 in Chicago of Miss Marguerite Amelia Walder entofAna heim. Th ebrid eisthe to John Jacob Heide, former resident of Anaheim. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walder of Chicago. Mr. Heide, a graduate of Anaheim union high school and Fullerton junior college, is now employed with one of the large meat packing companies. He and his bride are now at home at Austin, Minn. Prosperity Club to Honor Dr. Townsend In honor of Dr. Townsend's birthday, Prosperity Townsend club of Anaheim will serve a turkey dinner from 5 to 7 o'clock, Friday evening, in the Ebell clubhouse, corner West Cypress and North Helena streets. Following the dinner and a short musical program, Rev. Joe M. Nation of Long Beach will be guest speaker for the evening. The committee in charge of arrangements, headed by Mrs. Emma Jacoby, has prepared to serve a large number of people and judging from the advance sale of dinner tickets there will be guests from many clubs in Orange county. This is the first public affair given by Prosperity club since its organization. Reckless Motorist Pays $25 Fine Here B. H. Dyson, arrested on January 2 on a charge of drunken driving, was granted a reduction of the charge to one of reckless driving when he appeared before Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel yesterday. He pleaded guilty and was fined $50, of which $25 was suspended for six months. (Continued from Page 1) November 1 and December 3 $49,910.21. During the month December collections amount $22,388.79, she reported. Fire Chief Rudolph Nyborhis annual report to the council stated that there had been an of 50 calls during the year which 10 were structural having an estimated loss of 238. The department also an ed seven inhalator calls successful on three occasions. Ordinance Passed Water level in city well January 1, 1940, was 131 feet inches, Superintendent Vara Hannum reported. The council passed Ordin No. 630 during its meeting day evening which sets the date of the city treasurer at $3 month. The change will be effective when the new treasurer takes office following the election in April. The city paid $10,000 in interest last month, with warrants and demands bred the total expenditure during cember to $24,994.92. Bids for supplying the city gasoline and oil during the ing year were held over unnext meeting on January 23 Annual Retreat to Be Held Januar Several Anaheim men are ning to attend the annual at "Mater Dolorosa" Pass Fathers retreat house at Madre over the week end s Friday, January 26, accord William J. Lake. The opens at 6 o'clock Friday e and is concluded at 8 o'clock day evening. Any Anaheim man wish participate may make an A. E. SCHUMACHER O. H. RENNER The S2R Store 36-inch Heavy Quality Outing Flannel Well teazled, 25c quality— Yard 19c Clearance sale ash in on the wonderful Savings in our JANUARY CLEARANCE EVENT. Many new values added Monday as we aim for a complete clearance before new ocks arrive. Double Part Wool BLANKETS warmth, all part wool in sorted plaids blue, rose, green, orchid and cedar. x80 Double Blankets heavy quality— $1.95 x84 big 25% wool double blankets, satine bound ends, sorted colors— $4.45 Men's Wear Reduced MEN'S SUITS 35 men's all wool suits in sizes 35 to 42 to be cleared. Good patterns and styles, values up to $25.00. Sale price— $15.85 No Alterations Men's TOPCOATS All wool topcoats, beautifully tailored in the season's smartest styles. Coats that sold for $22.50 to $30.00. January sale prices— $17.95 to $24.00 SKI SUITS Genuine Bradley Ski Suits, warm all wool that will shed water. Plan a glorious time in the mountains with suitable clothes. All wool Ski Suits, for more fun and comfort, finely tailored, in assorted styles— $10.95 to $16.75 Ski Pants $5.95 up Ski Gloves $1.95 Scarfs, $1.00 Caps, $1.00 Men's SWEATERS One lot of slip-on styles, all wool, in good patterns, smart and warm. January Sale price $2.29 Another group of men's coat sweaters. A nice selection of our better coat sweaters, Marked down to $3.95 Men's TOPCOATS All wool topcoats, beautifully tailored in the season's smartest styles. Coats that sold for $22.50 to $30.00. January sale prices— $17.95 to $24.00 Men's PANTS One lot of corduroy pants, sizes 31 to 34 waist. Priced to clear in the January Sale price ... $1.95 Wool pants, one group of our finer quality pants, values up to $6.95. Sale price ... $4.95 Men's SHIRTS One group of dress shirts, our best qualities—including $2.25 and $2.50 values, all good styles— Sale price ... $1.79 2 for $3.50 SPORT SHIRTS One lot of popular sport shirts for men—good range of colors. $1.95 values Sale price ... $1.39 MORE ABOUT Accident Record (Continued from Page 1) December 31 was 910.21. During the month ofember collections amounted to 388.79, she reported. Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe, in an annual report to the council, ed that there had been a total 50 calls during the year, of which 10 were structural fires ing an estimated loss of $10,- The department also answer- High School Notes by JACKIE MURPHY and JIMMIE TOWNSEND P. T. A. DANCE After the postponement of the high school dance last Friday it was announced that the P. T. A. dance will be held tomorrow night at 8:30 in the girls' gym. The dance will follow the first league basketball tilt. Other dances scheduled for the in the program are Muriel Barnes, Paul Calaway, Dorothy Duncan, Dick Lindsay, and Betty Hawkins. The play is directed by Helen Hargrove, a senior student. SEWING CLASS Colorful plaids, stripes, and checks are being used by the girls in Miss Benson's sewing classes in the making of dresses, shirts and blouses. The garments are being made entirely by the girls who hope to present a spring fashion show for the Girls' League, in which they will model the clothes they have made. Latest styles including hustles... (Continued from Page 1) December 1 and December 31 was 1910.21. During the month of December collections amounted to $388.79, she reported. Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe, in an annual report to the council, said that there had been a total of 50 calls during the year, of which 10 were structural fires being an estimated loss of $10,-. The department also answer-seven inhalator calls, being successful on three occasions. Ordinance Passed Water level in city wells on January 1, 1940, was 131 feet, 11 inches, Superintendent Varad W. Annum reported. The council passed Ordinance No. 630 during its meeting Tuesday evening which sets the salary of the city treasurer at $100 a month. The change will become active when the new treasurer resumes office following the election April. The city paid $10,000 in bond interest last month, with otherrants and demands bringing to a total expenditure during December to $24,994.92. Bids for supplying the city witholine and oil during the coming year were held over until the next meeting on January 23. Annual Retreat to Be Held January 26 Several Anaheim men are planning to attend the annual retreat "Mater Dolorosa" Passionistothers retreat house at Sierra Madre over the week end starting Friday, January 26, according to William J. Lake. The retreat mens at 6 o'clock Friday evening is concluded at 8 o'clock Sunday evening. Any Anaheim man wishing to participate may make arrangements with Lake at the public service department in the city hall. P. T. A. DANCE After the postponement of the high school dance last Friday it was announced that the P. T. A. dance will be held tomorrow night at 8:30 in the girls' gym. The dance will follow the first league basketball tilt. Other dances scheduled for the near future are January 26, junior dance; February 9, senior dance; February 23, junior dance; March 15, P. T. A. dance; April 12, junior dance; April 26, senior dance; May 10, P. T. A. dance, and May 24, senior dance. GIRLS' LEAGUE Girls' League members will again have the privilege of hearing Mrs. Michaelson of the University of Southern California extension service at the next meeting on January 23. Mrs. Michaelson will discuss personality, fashion, and grooming in accordance with the girls' interests and hear questions from the floor. She has spoken twice previously before several of the girls' league committees in the study hall. ASSEMBLY PROGRAM A subject which should prove popular to all students is dealt with in the one act comedy entitled "His First Girl," to be presented before the student body assembly Thursday, January 18, in the high school auditorium. The story which gives an inside view of the trials and tribulations of the Parker family, was written by Thomas O. Hoove. Senior members of the drama department who are participating ments with Lake at the public service department in the city hall. SEWING CLASS Colorful plaids, stripes, and checks are being used by the girls in Miss Benson's sewing classes in the making of dresses, shirts and blouses. The garments are being made entirely by the girls who hope to present a spring fashion show for the Girls' League, in which they will model the clothes they have made. Latest styles, including bustles, are being fashioned to adorn the campus with well-dressed co-eds. With a wee touch of Scotland, Wanda Marshall has made a unique plaid outfit. Many of the sophomore girls are making white shirts while others are busy on cotton dresses. Fifty girls have already completed their outfits, and many more are expected to finish in the near future. NEW EXECUTIVES February will again mark a change in the Girls' League cabinet, for six more girls will take over the offices left vacant by retiring officers. Six girls from each class will be nominated; two of whom will be elected. Those now in office are Lorraine Bercot and Mildred Trapp from the senior class; Ruth Zimmerman and Lorraine Teasdale, junior representatives; Dorothy Pearson and La Rae Riley, sophomore representatives, and Betty Sims and Charlotte Hodges, freshmen representatives. Whatever changes come to this century or to any epoch, we may safely submit to the providence of God, to common mental usages—Mary Baker Eddy. Change is inevitable in a progressive country, Change is constant —Benjamin Disraeli.