anaheim-gazette 1941-09-11

Lieut. Robert Van Wagoner An CEREMONY BRINGS CULMINATION OF CAMPUS ROMANCE A University of Nevada romance was culminated last Saturday when Lieut. Robert N. Van Wagoner, son of Joseph S. Van Wagoner of 215 E. North St., of this city, and Mrs. V. I. Van Wagoner of Yakima, Wash., took as his bride, Miss Gertrude Polander, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Polander of Winnemucca, Calif., in a wedding ceremony at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Winnemucca. Their engagement had been announced a week before at the home of the bride-elect's aunt, Mrs. C. F. Fransway. The interesting news was revealed on tiny white cards attached to gladioli corsages and bearing the names of Miss Polander, her fiance and their wedding date. The bride-to-be was again feted Thursday night, before the wedding, with a glassware shower by two of her friends. Prominent Students Both young people were prominent on the campus of the University. Before their graduation in 1939, Lt. Van Wagoner was the associate business manager of "Artemesia," the college paper, while Miss Polander was its editor during her senior year. The bridegroom is a member of the Masque and Dagger, honorary dramatic society, the Blue Key organization and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. His bride is a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, the University Honorary Scholastic Society and was president of the Cap and Scroll CROSSES GIVEN FAREWELL SHOWER BY NEIGHBORS A neighborhood group surprised Mr. and Mrs. Bird G. Cross at the home of Mr. Cross' parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cross at 202 S. Illinois St., Sunday evening, giving them a farewell shower. The young couple are moving to Los Angeles next week where Mr. Cross will enter his sophomore year at the College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. In Wheelbarrow The Cross' friends ordered Mr. Cross to push his wife in a wheelbarrow covered with white paper and red hearts to the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Quarton at 129 S. Ohio St., where a pot-luck dinner was enjoyed. After the dinner, the group adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Critchfield at 211 S. Ohio St., for an evening of entertainment and songs. Solos were sung by A. B. Cross and Larry Tetrault. These two then led the group in singing. Afterward, an original poem was read as a clothes basket full of gifts was presented to the couple. The basket held articles of canned food wrapped in red and kitchen utensils were tied on the outside of the packages. At the conclusion of the evening, Mrs. Critchfield served punch to the guests. Guest List Present besides the honored couple were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cross and daughter, Barbara; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Critchfield and children, Joe and Jan; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. George COUNTY CLUB WOMEN CONVENE AT EBELL APPROACH OF FALL Heralding the approach of fall club activities, one hundred women, representing Orange County communities, convened at the Anaheim Ebell Club house Friday for the first meeting of the Orange County Federation of Women's Clubs' executive board of the 1941-42 season. Presiding over the meeting was the new president of the Orange County Federation, Mrs. Reuben M. Day of Costa Mesa, and honored guests were Mrs. John Stewart of Hemet and Mrs. R. G. Miller of Huntington Beach, vice-president and recording secretary of the California State Federation; Mrs. Robert E. Ross of Newport Beach, State Chairman of Gardens and Mrs. Harry Searle of Hemet, president of the Riverside County Federation. Mrs. Albert Roymand, president of the Anaheim Ebell Club, graciously welcomed the guests, after which Mrs. Day introduced the new county chairmen and conducted the business meeting. Speaker on Dahlias Mrs. George E. Peterson of Orange, County Chairman of Gardens, introduced the speaker of the morning, Dr. Emmett Raitt of Santa Ana, who spoke on "Dahlias," adding interest to his remarks by presenting each lady with one of the beautiful specimens he had brought from his gardens. A noon luncheon was served by a committee consisting of Mrs. C. A. Sisson, Mrs. Mary Jane Ander- 1939, Lt. Van Wagoner was the associate business manager of "Artemesia," the college paper, while Miss Polander was its editor during her senior year. The bridegroom is a member of the Masque and Dagger, honorary dramatic society, the Blue Key organization and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. His bride is a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, the University Honorary Scholastic Society and was president of the Cap and Scroll Organization. She is a graduate of the Winnemucca Grammar School and the Humboldt County High School before attending Nevada University. For the past two years she has been a teacher at Fallon High School. Anaheim Graduate Mr. Van Wagoner attended Anaheim High School, Fullerton Junior College and Nevada University. He also attended the University of California School of Law and enlisted in the United States Air Corps, receiving a commission August 4, and was stationed at Stockton Field. The bridegroom's brother, Stark Van Wagoner, a corporal at Camp Roberts, was best man at the recent ceremony. Lt. and Mrs. Van Wagoner will make their home in Taft where the bridegroom is an air corps instructor. "Brothers' Night" Is Success for Lois Rebekah Lodge It was "Brothers' Night" at the regular Lois Rebekah Lodge Friday evening in the Odd Fellows' Hall with 85 members and guests present. C. R. Nelson, program chairman for the evening, introduced Miss Lois Robbins, who gave two interesting readings, and Jack Taylor, district deputy grand master from Santa Ana, who delivered a short speech. Plans were made for a penny supper on September 19, which will be open to the public. Mention was also made of the Past Noble Grands meeting this evening at Mrs. Edna Brambley's home in Brea. A short military drill was given by the Patriarch Militant Drill Team and square dances with costumed dancers was presented by the Los Angeles Ladies' Auxiliary and the Patriarch's Militant of that city. In charge of refreshments served basket held articles of canned food wrapped in red and kitchen utensils were tied on the outside of the packages. At the conclusion of the evening, Mrs. Critchfield served punch to the guests. Guest List Present besides the honored couple were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cross and daughter, Barbara; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Critchfield and children, Joe and Jan; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Spears, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Spears, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Christianson, Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Minder and children, Teddy and Michael; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tetrault and daughter, Patty; Mr. and Mrs. M. Koehler, Mrs. Eunice Barnes and daughter, Muriel; Mrs. A. G. Quarton, Miss Beverly Akers, and Mr. M. Marburger. Not able to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Skorseth, Mrs. Lois McPherson, Mrs. Anna Minder, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Davenport and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hall. Board of Directors Crippled Relief Assn., Make Future Plans The board of directors of the Crippled Children's Relief Association of Orange County met Friday at Cecylle's Cafe in Huntington Beach. The business meeting, attending by ten members and guests, was presided over by the President, Miss E. Kate Rea. Announcement was made of Area Institute Series of conferences to be held by the State Society for Crippled Children, one for this district to be held in Los Angeles at the Bilmore Hotel tomorrow at 2 p.m. Several members of the local board intend to be present. The investigating committees reported on cases new and old. Braces have been purchased, hospital care given, new glasses secured, corrective shoes given one boy, transportation provided to hospital for one boy and money for special foods given another child. It was announced that the annual meeting will be held in November. Miss Rea appointed a nominating committee. They were Mrs. Arthur Anderson, Placentia, chairman; Mrs. Juanita Seidel, Laguna Beach; Mrs. William M. Kelsey, Garden Grove; Mrs. C. C. Bonebrake, Orange; Earl S. Morrow, Balboa and Harry E. Welsh Speaker on Dahlias Mrs. George E. Peterson of Orange, County Chairman of Gardens, introduced the speaker of the morning, Dr. Emmett Raitt of Santa Ana, who spoke on "Dahlias," adding interest to his remarks by presenting each lady with one of the beautiful specimens he had brought from his gardens. A noon luncheon was served by a committee consisting of Mrs. C. A. Sisson, Mrs. Mary Jane Anderson, Mrs. Jessie Luchsinger, Mrs. L.C.Herron, Mrs.Ernest Kelssey and Mrs.Emma Karlen. At the luncheon table Mrs. Day introduced Mrs. W.M.Kelsey, District Chairman of Radio, who outlined her coming programs Fifty YLI Girls Dine at Installation Nearly a half a hundred members of the Young Ladies Institute of the St.Boniface Church met for their postponed installation dinner at the Mother's kitchen in Anaheim Monday night. A short business meeting followed at which time, Miss Vernia Pohlmann, Institute president, announced that the next meeting will be Monday night at the Odd Fellow's Hall. Hillcrest Place For Sunday Picnic Eight friends had a picnic at Hillcrest Park in Fullerton Sunday afternoon. Those present were Mrs.Julia Sheridan and Mr.Andrescus Church met for their postponed installation dinner at the Mother's kitchen in Anaheim Monday night. A short business meeting followed at which time, Miss Vernia Pohlmann, Institute president, announced that the next meeting will be Monday night at the Odd Fellow's Hall. Makes Plans for Musical Comedies Beginning her eighteenth season as voice and piano instructor in Anaheim, Olive Lee Shoemaker, with studios at 739 N.Claudina St., is making plans for musical comedies and operettas this year. Due to her theater work previous to her teaching, Mrs.Shoemaker believes that work in the field of operettas gives students stage presence that cannot be duplicated in other ways.She teaches voice and piano in both private and class lessons and has a wide age range in her students. DEMOCRACY ON PARADISE will be open to the public. Mention was also made of the Past Noble Grands meeting this evening at Mrs. Edna Brambley's home in Brea. A short military drill was given by the Patriarch Militant Drill Team and square dances with costumed dancers was presented by the Los Angeles Ladies' Auxiliary and the Patriarch's Militant of that city. In charge of refreshments served after the program were Mrs. Edna Brambley, Mrs. Bessie Curtis, Clarence Curtis and Miss Barbara Myers. ORANGE COUNTY'S LEADING THEATRES "THE PLACE TO GO" WEST COAST Santa Ana Phone 858 Now to Thursday (Sept. 12 to 18) Robt. Taylor - Joan Crawford Herbert Marshall-Greer Garson in "WHEN LADIES MEET" also "WHISTLING IN THE DARK" with Red Skelton Next Week "BELLE STARR" with Gene Tierney and R. Scott FOX FULLERTON Phone 267 Ends Tomorrow (Sept. 13) Melvyn Douglas in "OUR WIFE" Also "ICE-CAPADES" Sun. to Thurs. (Sept. 14 to 18) Errol Flynn & Fred Man Murray in technicolor hit "DIVE BOMBER" Also "CHARLIE CHAN IN RIO" Broadway Santa Ana Phone 300 Ends Tomorrow (Sept. 13) Franchot Tone - Walter Brennan in "THIS WOMAN IS MINE" Also 'TIME OUT FOR RHYTHM' with Rudy Vallee Sun. to Thurs. (Sept. 14 to 18) The Year's Surnrise Comedy Hit! "HERE COMES MR. JORDAN" with Root. Montgomery Also "DOWN IN SAN DIEGO" (Watch for "Sergeant York") FOX ANAHEIM Phone 3602 Today to Tues. (Sept. 12 to 16) Sonja Henie in "SUN VALLEY SERENADE" Also Wait Disney's "RELUCTANT DRAGON" Wed. to Sat. (Sept. 17 to 20) 'ALOMA OF THE SOUTH SEAS' with Dorothy Lamour & Jon Hall Also 'MY LIFE WITH CAROLINE' with Ronald Colman ANAHEIM ANAHEIM PHONE 4212 Today and Tomorrow "THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY" Also "MEDICO OF PAINTED SPRINGS" Sun., Mon., & Tues. (Sept. 14-15-16) "MEN OF BOYS TOWN," Also "POWER DIVE" Wed. & Thurs. (Sept. 17-18) "SIGN OF THE WOLF," Also "LITTLE MEN" Enlisted men in uniform pay junior admission at all theatres. ANAHEIM THEATRE ALL SEATS 15c ANAHEIM GAZETTE BONER AND Winnemucca Fiance Married BY CLUB WOMEN, NUMBERING 100 AT EBELL CLUB TO HERALD BEACH OF FALL ACTIVITIES Over KVOE and introduced Wallace Wiggins, co-owner of the station. Mr. Wiggins expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the Federated Clubs and Mrs. Kelsey in the series of broadcasts given under her supervision last season. The luncheon hour was charmingly concluded by a group of piano selections, rendered with great artistry by Mrs. Dana Newkirk. Afternoon Symposium The afternoon session was given over to a symposium on "American Citizenship Today," conducted by Mrs. D. Jerry Youngs, County Chairman of American Citizenship. Mrs. Walter Ross, accompanied by Mrs. Leo Friis, sang most appropriately, "The Meaning of Old Glory" and "My Creed." Presenting various angles of citizenship today were James A. Baker, Orange County Supervisor, who outlined the new county defense ordinance; Mrs. E. E. Smith speaking on "Citizen Rehabilitation"; Frank Kellogg, Assistant Superintendent of Schools of Anaheim, answering the question, "What of the Schools Today?"; Mrs. R. D. Temple of Buena Park, County Chairman of Motion Pictures, giving briefly some highlights of the motion picture industry in national defense; Mrs. Ralph Arnold of Tustin, County Chairman of Child Welfare, speaking on the newer attitudes toward child training, and in conclusion, Mrs. J. Shailler Arnold of Fullerton County Chairman of Miss Helmick to Be Bride of Jimmy Jay Friday In a white satin gown and fingertip veil and carrying a colonial bouquet of gardenias and bovardia, Miss Phyllis Helmick of Anaheim will become the bride of Jimmie Jay, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Jay of Anaheim, tomorrow night at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stanley Frederick George reading the vows. Miss Helmick is the daughter of Mrs. Cecilia Franklin of San Francisco and P. R. Helmick of Seal Beach. She is a graduate of Huntington Beach High School and attended both Long Beach and Fullerton Junior College. She has been working at the Marigold Cafe and living at 224 N. Clemen-tine St. Mr. Jay is a graduate of Anaheim High School and Fullerton Junior College. He is now employed at the Vultee Aircraft at Downey. In Pastels Miss Helmick's attendants will be Misses Joyce Putnam and Jean Yokum in pastel formals. The bride's father will bring his daughter down the aisle to stop before an altar embanked with beautiful floral arrangements, where she and Mr. Jay will become husband and wife. After the reception at the church, the newlyweds will leave for a wedding trip to Big Bear Lake, after which they will make their home in this city. First Annual WSCS Birthday Miss Dorothy Pratt surprises her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Pratt, on the occasion of their silvery wedding anniversary by giving party at the Pratt home Monday night with relatives and friends attending. A group gift, a silver coffee service, was presented to the honored pair following a mock wedding Bill Launder played the role the bride, Mrs. T. H. Hedges with the bridegroom, and Tommy Martin pronounced them man and wife. The bride was given away her father, Joe Miller. The flower girl was Mrs. Harvey Countess with the bridegroom's parents with Mrs. Launder, and Mrs. Me Carey. Dorothy's gift to her parents was a chest of beautiful silver. A decorated cake with a miniature bride and bridegroom standing on top was served with cream to the guests. Among those attending were Mrs. Andy Nolan of Angeles, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Pratt; Mr. and Mrs. Miller, another brother-in-law and sister, and son, Robert, of My Way City; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Launder of Whittier, Mrs. Merle Carr and sons, Jerry and Leslie; Buena Park; Mr. and Mrs. Ha Saurett of Huntington Park; and Mrs. Tommy Mortan, cousin of Mrs. Pratt, from Studio City; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hedges with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Countess Anaheim. George E. Peterson of County Chairman of Garroduced the speaker of the Dr. Emmett Raitt of Mia, who spoke on adding interest to his presenting each lady of the beautiful specimen brought from his uncheon was served by the consisting of Mrs. C. Mrs. Mary Jane Ander-Jessie Luchsingier, Mrs. Jon, Mrs. Ernest Kelsey Emma Karlen. Uncheon table Mrs. Day Mrs. W. M. Kelsey, chairman of Radio, who other coming programs ALLI Girls at Installation half a hundred members of Young Ladies Institute Boniface Church met for opened installation dinner father's kitchen in Anaday night. Business meeting follow-which time, Miss Vernia Institute president, announced the next meeting will be night at the Odd Hall. First Place Sunday Picnic friends had a picnic at park in Fullerton Sunday present were Mrs. Julia and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. and daughter, Vera, of John Runser of Mon-Mrs. Nina Mitchell and Lucille and Glen of Brea. Plans for Real Comedies ring her eighteenth season and piano instructor in Olive Lee Shoemaker, Jos at 739 N. Claudina taking plans for musical and operettas this year. Other theater work preview teaching, Mrs. Shoeieves that work in the operettas gives students essence that cannot be seen in other ways. She voice and piano in both and class lessons and has range in her students. Assistant Superintendent of Schools of Anaheim, answering the question, "What of the Schools Today?"; Mrs. R. D. Temple of Buena Park, County Chairman of Motion Pictures, giving briefly some highlights of the motion picture industry in national defense; Mrs. Ralph Arnold of Tustin, County Chairman of Child Welfare, speaking on the newer attitudes toward child training, and in conclusion, Mrs. J. Shailler Arnold of Fullerton, County Chairman of Literature, briefly reviewing the Book of the Month Club favorites, "Union Now" and "Union Now with Britain" and Reveille in Washington," also recommending other late books on our changing times. First Annual WSCS Birthday Dinner a Success Ninety-three members and special guests attended the first annual birthday banquet of the WSCS of the Wesley Methodist Church Thursday evening in the Church Hall. The dinner was served on five large tables, each decorated with a birthday cake topped with the letters, WSCS, and a candle. Special guests introduced during the evening were the Rev. Thomas L. Burden and wife and Mrs. Earl Woodward of the White Temple Methodist Church; Rev. G. Carroll, Rector and Superannuated Pastor; Rev. Fred M. Essig, present Pastor of the Wesley Methodist Church; Mrs. R. E. Jeffress and daughter, Ganell, and Mrs. Elinore Jeffress, and daughter, Sylvia, of Whittier. See Cousins at Letter-Carriers' Convention Cousins of Leonard W. Dailey Mr. and Mrs. William Lambert Seattle, Wash., were delegates the recent Letter Carriers' Convention in Los Angeles. Thursdays the Daibles, accompanied by the daughter, Marilyn and Daingle's mother and sister, M.J. B. Daogle and Mrs. Elmer Harden, of Covina, met them for the first time at the San Carlos High School in Los Angeles. This was their first trip to California and the day was spent seeing the sights in Hollywood dining at Carolina Pines. The visitors left Sunday and planning to return to California soon. 500 MCP Workers Have All-Day Picnic Five hundred employees and employers and families of the Mutual Citrus Products convened for an all-day picnic at Irvine Park Monday. H.B. Leo was general chairman for the day. Barbecue steaks cooked by Frank Moreno and served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars were enjoyed. In the afternoon, games and contests were staged for the children and a baseball game was played between two teams of employees. Under the lights in the evening, a women's team met a men's nine with the men giving up after the fifth inning. This was followed by a dance. Seale's Mortuary 202 W. Broadway, Phone 2771 and operettas this year. Her theater work previ- er teaching, Mrs. Shoe- bleves that work in the operettas gives students essence that cannot be in other ways. She voice and piano in both and class lessons and has range in her students. Seale's Mortuary 202 W. 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