anaheim-gazette 1941-06-26

YMCA BOARDS END WORK FOR SUMMER AT SUPPER PARTY One of the nicest affairs of the season for YMCA board members was given at the new home of Mrs. Cathie Weathered on Pine St. recently. This meeting brought to a close for the summer the regular meetings of the group. A buffet supper was served in the patio. M. A. Gauer, president of the men's board, outlined the dates of the meeting for fall and announced that the annual community meeting would be held in the first week of October. The men's board consists of Mr. Gauer, president; Robert Easton, vice president; Ted Payne, secretary; and Walter Taylor, treasurer. GUEST SPEAKER Women board members are Mrs. Walter Ward, president; Mrs. John Wilson, vice president; Mrs. Marion Pickel, secretary, and Mrs. Weathered, treasurer. Special thanks and recognition was given to Mrs. Ward who has ably filled the post of Mrs. J. B. Wilbur in the presidential chair. Mrs. Wilbur was given a year's leave of absense. Music was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker who sang duets during the evening. The special guest and speaker was Lawrence Nonie of Los Angeles, who is the program-secretary of the southwestern area of the YMCA. He has just returned from a voyage with the workers' assembly at Louisville, Ky. URGES USO SUPPORT Highlights of the conference were brought to the fifty guests bp the speaker. He emphasized the need of the United Service Organizations and stated that community planning in the inter- 5-Year-Old Has Birthday Party Master David Patrick Doller was honored with a party attended by 17 of his young playmates at his home at 726 S. Philadelphia St. Monday afternoon in celebration of his fifth birthday. Colorful balloons hung above the patio of the Doller home with the patriotic red, white and blue color scheme carried throughout. As the children played with their toys, Mrs. Warren W. Doller, David's mother, took motion pictures of the group. Refreshments were served at a long picnic table, centered with luscious birthday cake decorated in the same colors as the streamers. Five red candles were lighted and each guest was served a small individual cake, ice cream and fruit punch. After David had opened his presents, each litte guest drew a ribbon that was anchored by a treasure-box and pulled out an appropriate gift. Mrs. Doller was assisted by the mothers who came with the younger children. David's friends who attended were his brother, Danny, Nancy Lee Morales, Elizabeth Osborn, Cathleen Brunet, Fernando Ramoz, Charles Hill, Vernona and Georgie Oelkers, Bobby Elliott, Richard Wallace, Catherine and Charles Peltzer, Karen Lenain, David and Alan Moody, Robert Schrott, all of Anaheim, and Julia Ann Whitman of Santa Ana. PICNIC CLOSES CLUB'S SEASON Thirteen mothers and their children enjoyed a social afternoon Tuesday afternoon in Anaheim City Park. It was sponsored by the Presbyterian Mother's club. This was the last event of the STATE OFFICERS TO HONOR NEW REBEKAH MARSHAH Mrs. Mildred Allen, Anaheim newly installed marshal of all Lois Rebekah lodges of California, will be the guest of honor at a reception August 15, it was decided Friday night at a meeting Lois Rebekahs at Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Frieda Mang is general chairman of the reception and state grand officers will be invited. About 300 persons are expected to attend. A progressive dinner was scheduled by the group for July 2. The first course will be at the home of Mrs. Berthyle Reisinger, 947 Helena St.; the second at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Hodges, 922 Center St.; and the third at the home of Mrs. Pearl Fergus on Walnut St. Following the last course cards will be played. The Thimble Club of the local will meet tomorrow at 907 Broadway, the home of Mrs.-Elia Borth. The refreshment committee in charge is Mrs. Jean Nelson, Mrs. Bonnie Miller, Ms. Etta Tuma and Mrs. Reisinger. The group will sew during the afternoon and refreshments will be served afterward. Trio Returns Home From Eastern Tour Mrs. Emma Backs and Mrs Frances Backs, of Anaheim, will Mrs. Emma Curtin, of Atwood returned this week from a three-week trip in the east. They left Los Angeles in the latter part of May and purchased a Pontiac in northern Michigan.From there they visited relative in Michigan, toured Indiana, Ohio Tennessee, and arrived in Pennsylvania,Fla.Mrs.Curtin's nephews The special guest and speaker was Lawrence Nonie of Los Angeles, who is the program-secretary of the southwestern area of the YMCA. He has just returned from a voyage with the workers' assembly at Louisville, Ky. URGES USO SUPPORT Highlights of the conference were brought to the fifty guests by the speaker. He emphasized the need of the United Service Organizations and stated that community planning in the interest of youth is greatly needed in these days of crisis. Other guests were Mrs. Nonie; Dr. D. N. Baker, a member of the YMCA; Mrs. Gene Frantz and Mrs. H. H. Gardner of Anaheim. Men's board members and their wives were Mr. and Mrs. Gauer, Mr. and Mrs. Easton, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Bonney, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Payne, Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Renner; Dr. and Mrs. Howard Tews, and the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Boatman. Members of the women board and husbands present were Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. B. E. Baumbach, Mrs. Weathered, Miss Laura Gene Frantz, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mathison, Mr. and Mrs. Pickel, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lindell, Mr. and Mrs. Lindell, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hodges and Dr. and Mrs. Lewellyn Wilson. The local state employment office is maintained, at federal and state expense, to help workers find jobs and employers find workers. PICNIC CLOSES CLUB'S SEASON Thirteen mothers and their children enjoyed a social afternoon Tuesday afternoon in Anaheim City Park. It was sponsored by the Presbyterian Mother's club. This was the last event of the current year and the club will not meet again until September. Mothers present who brought their children were Mrs. Ray Reafsnyder, Mrs. Richard Wise, Mrs. Hudson Rennie, Mrs. Page Vincent and guest, Mrs. Dauser of Placentia, Mrs. John Mary, Mrs. John Knutsen, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Lloyd Ross, Mrss. Harriet Schrott, Mrs. Claude Booth, Mrs. Stanley George and Mrs. Charles Hunt. Mrs. Emma Backs and Ms Frances Backs of Anaheim, who Mrs. Emma Curtin, of Atwood returned this week from a three-week trip in the east. They left Los Angeles in the latter part of May and purchased a Pontiac in northern Michigan.From there they visited relative in Michigan, toured Indiana, Ohio Tennessee, and arrived in Penola, Fla.Mrs. Curtin's nephew Robert Pellissier, is a cadet at training school there.Also,D Melrose of this city has been since December and will return Anaheim in August. On their way home they traveled the southern route through New Orleans, San Antonio, Phoenix,Ariz., and the Carlsh Caverns. Bear will eat almost any kind of vegetable or meat. Playtime Select Your Beach Wear Now for the 4th! SUN-SUITS Just in! 1-2 Piece Seersucker Sun-Suits in attractive polka dots, prints and checks! Also large assortment printed brass and plain shorts! Sizes 12-18 Only $195 BATHING SUITS Sizes 30-40.In Velva Cord Satin Lastex, etc.Assorted colors,prints, stripes! Stunning Form-Fitting! For Miss or Mrs.Value $1.95 to $4.95 COTTON'S CAREER has reached new heights of success this year. Betty Knudsen, of Columbia network's "Woman in White" series, augmented her summer wardrobe with almost a dozen cotton frocks. She wears an especially effective and flattering model here of blue chambray with white stripes and 8-inch white border. Notice the double breasted effect and pearl button trim. Vacationists will find washable frocks like this almost indispensable. SLACKS Both Long and Short Sleeve, in sizes 12 to 44.. Outstandingly attractive slacks in selected weaves and colors combining dignity, grace and charm! The kind of slacks you would expect from a Women's Specialty Store! $1.95 Beach Ensembles Long Sleave Denim Jackets with separate slacks and shorts to match! An excellent accessory to any Beach wear you may have! At moderate prices! Crescent STYLE SHOPPE 211 W. Center St., Anaheim 2705 TE OFFICERS HONOR NEW BEKAH MARSHAL Mildred Allen, Anaheim's installed marshal of all Lois lodgees of California, will guest of honor at a formal on August 15, it was decided night at a meeting of Rebekahs at Odd Fellows. Frieda Mang is general man of the reception and all grand officers will be invited. 300 persons are expected to progressive dinner was scheduled the group for July 2. The curse will be at the home of Berthyle Reisinger, 947 N. St.; the second at the home Charlotte Hodges, 922 W. St.; and the third at the home Mrs. Pearl Fergus on S. St. Following the last cards will be played. Thimble Club of the lodge meet tomorrow at 907 W. way, the home of Mrs.-Elsie. The refreshment committee is Mrs. Jeanie Mrs. Bonnie Miller, Mrs. Uma and Mrs. Reisinger. Group will sew during the sun and refreshments will need afterward. Officers' Wives Visit Army Camp Six wives of officers at the San Luis Obispo camp attended "Family Day" there Saturday and Sunday. The exhibition was held for the families of soldiers stationed at the camp and included inspection eating with the troops and watching general routine and army maneuvers. The wives from this region who attended were Mrs. Earl F. McAndress and Mrs. Franz Shulte of Anaheim; Mrs. Kermit McCoy, Mrs. Ray Bush, Mrs. Bud Carmack, and Mrs. Gerald Shick of Santa Ana. Mrs. Shulte's husband is a major, and the other five are first lieutenants. Lt. and Mrs. McAndress recently returned from Fort Benning, Ga., where Lt. McAndress completed an officer's three-month training period which started in March. His wife joined him in the last three weeks of the training and stayed in Columbus. They returned to California via Pensasola, Fla., Captain Peck, also of Anaheim, who taking the same training. The school is the only officers' training school in the United States. MISS WAUNEVA MAE GUNNETT BECOMES BRIDE OF BIRD G. CROSS Stately white candles and large baskets of white gladiolas and stocks amid the green of the garden was the setting for the marriage of Miss Wauneva Mae Gunnett and Bird G. Cross, Sunday evening at the Capillo de San Antonio wedding chapel. The Rev. Mr. Don Earl Boatman performed the ceremony. The bride chose a navy redingote with white accessories for her wedding dress and carried white sweet peas and bouvardia centered with an orchid. Her matron-of-honor, Mrs. Herchall Welty of Orange, wore a navy sheer with white accessories with a talisman rose and delphinium bouquet. Organ music played by Marshall McFie was the background for the songs sung by A. B. Cross, father of the groom. He sang "Oh Promise Me" and "I Love You Truly." The best man was Kay Dooley, of Pomona, and the ushers were Jack Yerrington, of Santa Ana, and Wayne Held, of Anaheim. A reception was given at the wedding chapel with the bride's and groom's mothers receiving. Mrs. John Gunnett wore lace gown with white accents and a gardenia corsage. Cross was dressed in a printed sheer trimmed in with a gardenia on her shirt Hostesses were Mrs. A. Wett of San Bernardino Barbara Cross and Miss Maas and Misses Jean and thy Lapin of Long Beach. The bride's parents live S. Clementine St., and M Mrs. Cross reside at 202 S. St. Miss Gunnett is a graduate Anaheim high school and ed UCLA for two years; groom also was graduated Anaheim high and is a graduate Fullerton junior college has just finished his fresh at the College of Ossen Physicians and Surgeons Angeles. Before making their honeymoon at the Cross near Gregory Lake. More workers will be new production for defense in Workers should register with state employment office. Eastern Tour Emma Backs and Miss Backs, of Anaheim, with Emma Curtin, of Atwood, died this week from a threerip in the east. left Los Angeles in the part of May and purchased tiac in northern Michigan. there they visited relatives higan, toured Indiana, Ohio, see, and arrived in Pensala. Mrs. Curtin's nephew, Pellissier, is a cadet at the g school there. Also, Dick of this city has been there December and will return to m in August. their way home they travele southern route through orleans, San Antonio, PhoeAriz., and the Carlsbad is. will eat almost any kind table or meat. Playtime' ct Your Beach r Now for the 4th! SUN-SUITS n! 1-2 Piece Seersucker uits in attractive polka prints and checks! Also, assortment printed bras plain shorts! Sizes 12-18! $195 THING SUITS 30-40. In Velva Cord, Lastex, etc. Assorted prints, stripes! Stunning! Fitting! For Miss or Mrs.! 9.95 to $4.95 RAILWA LABOR UNION WOULD 900 Millio A Y THE labor unions have made their demands upon the railways of the United States—and through the railways upon the PUBLIC. These demands are vastly larger in proportion than any they have ever made. The economical and efficient operation of the railways is vital to the nation's defense effort. Therefore, the Western Railways present to the public the following facts: The labor unions representing engineers, fire- through the railways upon the PUBLIC. These demands are vastly larger in proportion than any they have ever made. The economical and efficient operation of the railways is vital to the nation's defense effort. Therefore, the Western Railways present to the public the following facts: The labor unions representing engineers, firemen, conductors, brakemen and switchmen are demanding a 30 per cent increase in wages, amounting to 190 million dollars a year—although their present rates of pay are the highest in history. Other unions representing a greater number of railway employees are demanding wage increases ranging as high as 95 per cent—averaging 47 per cent—and amounting to 580 million dollars a year—although their present rates of pay also are the highest in history. Thus the wage increases being demanded by the labor unions amount to 770 million dollars a year, an average increase in excess of 41 per cent. THE WESTER Union Station GUNNETT BIRD G. CROSS Mrs. John Gunnett wore a blue gown with white accessories and a gardenia corsage. Mrs. Cross was dressed in a green printed sheer trimmed in white with a gardenia on her shoulder. Hostesses were Mrs. A. W. Gunnett of San Bernardino, Miss Barbara Cross and Miss Harriet Maas and Misses Jean and Dorothy Lapin of Long Beach. The bride's parents live at 318 Clementine St., and Mr. and Mrs. Cross reside at 202 S. Illinois. Miss Gunnett is a graduate of Anaheim high school and attend-UCLA for two years. The room also was graduated from Anaheim high and is a graduate of Fullerton junior college. He just finished his freshman year at the College of Oseopathic Physicians and Surgeons at Los Angeles. Before making their home in Los Angeles, the couple will neymooon at the Cross cabin near Gregory Lake. More workers will be needed as production for defense increases. Workers should register with the state employment office. Miss E. Kate Rea Honored at Dinner Miss E. Kate Rea was honored at a dinner Saturday evening by Miss Ethel Campbell at her home at 211 N. Clementine St. The guests were Miss Rea, Miss Adelaide Price, Mrs. Kate Spotswood, Mrs. T. Earl Woodward, Miss Clara Moore and Mrs. Kathryn Campbell. LEE'S For CHRYSANTHEMUM & FUCHSIA PLANTS SPECIAL SALE PRICES MANY KINDS AND COLORS LEE TRADING CO. 718 South Los Angeles St. Anaheim, Calif. RAILWAY MION DEMANDS Would COST Million Dollars A YEAR In addition, certain of these labor unions have demanded advances in their pay not included in the above figures, and more rules for the creation of unnecessary jobs. The situation, then, is this: The total cost of complying with all the demands made would be approximately 900 million dollars a year! The average weekly earnings of railway employees PUBLIC. These portion than any real and efficient into the nation's Eastern Railways facts: engineers, fireswitchmen are raise in wages, years a year— pay are the greater number standing wage 95 per cent— counting to 580 their present cost in history. demanded by million dollars in excess of in the above figures, and more rules for the creation of unnecessary jobs. The situation, then, is this: The total cost of complying with all the demands made would be approximately 900 million dollars a year! The average weekly earnings of railway employees are now 15 per cent higher than in the peak year 1929, while the cost of living is 12 per cent less. The demands of the railway labor unions are being made when the entire nation has just been asked to make a supreme effort for National Defense. The railways cannot meet these demands without a great increase in the cost of transportation. They exceed by more than 700 million dollars the income that the railways had left after paying their annual expenses, taxes and charges in 1940. The railways have a vitally important job before them. They need all their resources to continue adequately to serve you and contribute effectively toward the National Defense Program. ESTERN RAILWAYS Union Station, Chicago, Ill.