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Harry Keefers to Return from Crestline Honeymoon Sunday After Nuptial Rites At St. Boniface Church Last Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keefer (Agnes Bettendorf) will return Sunday from a honeymoon in Crestline that followed nuptial rites in St. Boniface church last Saturday morning with Rev. Michael Galvin officiating. The bridal pair are both Anaheimers, the bride being the daughter of Nicholas Bettendorf of 408 North Janss street and Mr. Keefer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Keefer of East Broadway. At the double ring ceremony, the former Miss Bettendorf wore a white brocaded taffeta in the new Basque effect with a tiered peplum black. Covered buttons down the front from the neck to the waistline and a veil reaching to the bottom of the peplum completed a very attractive bridal gown. She carried a heart-shaped bouquet of gardenias, bouvardia and carnations, centered with an orchid. OLD, BLUE, NEW Carrying out the custom of "something borrowed, something new, something old and something blue," Miss Bettendorf wore a crystal rosary; borrowed from Mrs. Ross Brownfield; a string of pearls, gift of the bridegroom; a handkerchief, carried by her mother at her wedding; and a blue sachet. Matron of honor was her sister, Mrs. Bernadine Wollenman. She was dressed in Nile green tulle, with an old-fashioned Basque effect and long sleeves. Her flowers, a French nosegay, were yellow roses and dahlias, centered with a gardenia. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Rosalie Welty of Orange, Mrs. Eva Orsini and Miss Roselin Hauser, both of Anaheim. They were poudre blue, blue and pink organza respectively. Each attendant carried a French nosegay, fashioned in shades harmonizing with the family reunion. Silver wedding day for Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Lameis of 521 Chestnut avenue was celebrated last Saturday when members of the immediate family gathered for a reunion and anniversary dinner in Los Angeles. Joining the family group were the honored guests' son, Kenneth, who was given leave from his duties in Sacramento, where he is employed as a government radio operator, and their daughter, Alice Ann, who has just returned from St. Louis, Mo., after a three year absence, once more to take up residence in Anaheim. Also in the party were the two daughters, Shirley May and Mrs. Eleanor Hamon, with Miss Louise Gartner of St. Louis, Mo., the guest of Mrs. Hamon. The family spent the day in Los Angeles where they had their anniversary dinner. The evening was given to enjoying the gala reunion. The happy parents were presented with a lovely chest of silverware by their daughters and son. Lt. Claud Booth Honored Before Going to Stockton A farewell party for Lt. Claud Booth of 904 North Palm street who left Thursday afternoon for Stockton field where he will be stationed with the quartermaster's corps, U. S. Army, was held in the Richards-Martin studio room on North Los Angeles street last week. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs Richard Glover and Mr. and Mr Joe Wilmore of this city, Anaheim high school associates of the honored guest. Patriotic colors decorated the hall and the table on which was served a delicious buffet supper. Dancing and visiting were enjoyed throughout the evening. Friends attending the farewell party were Lt. Booth and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Focht, Ms. and Mrs. S. L. Keith, Mr. and Mr Richard Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Burden, Mr. and Mrs. Cortez Hoskin, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Demaree, Ms. and Mrs. William Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Marten, Mr. and Mr John Kennedy, Mr. and Mr Ralph Kingsbury, Mr. and Ms William Rickel, Mr. and Ms Clyde Nickel, Mr. and Mrs. Chater Shirk, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ross, Gania and Ruth Demaree. Lt. Booth's wife and the daughters, Carol Ann, Melina and Patsy plan to stay in Anaheim for the present, as plans for moving have not developed. Marion Phelps Has Birthday Party On Third Annaversary Little Miss Marion Lou Phelps, daughter of Mr. and M Wilson Phelps of Brookhurst rosae honored on her third birth day Mrs. Bernadine Wollenman. She was dressed in Nile green tulle, with an old-fashioned Basque effect and long sleeves. Her flowers, a French nosegay, were yellow roses and dahlias, centered with a gardenia. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Rosalie Welty of Orange, Mrs. Eva Orsini and Miss Roselin Hauser, both of Anaheim. They were poudre blue, blue and pink organza respectively. Each attendant carried a French nosegay, fashioned in shades harmonizing with their gowns. FLOWER GIRL Flower girl for the wedding was Barbara Lee Wollenman, niece of the bride, who was dressed in a light blue organiza over pink and carried a heart-shaped bride's wreath of pink and blue flowers. Ring Bearer was Donald Wodley and train bearer was Edward Gallagher. Attendants of the bridegroom were all brothers. Best man was William Keefer, jr., and ushers were August, Fred and John Keefer. Soloist at the ceremony was Miss Marilyn Heinz of Anaheim, who sang "Ave Maria," "On This Day, Oh Beautiful Mother," "Oh Lord, I Am Not Worthy," and "Thee Our Father," accompanied by Mrs. Clara Faust at the organ. The altar was beautifully decorated with white asters, pom-pom dahlias, palms and white candelabra. A reception followed at Knott's Berry farm. About 40 relatives and close friends attended with members of the bridal party receiving. The bridegroom's mother was dressed in a blue ensemble with white accessories and a gardenia corsage. After a chicken dinner had been served, the bride and groom cut the first piece of wedding cake served on a musical cake plate that played the wedding march. Over the bridal pair hung a large white wedding bell while the table was centered with stately white tapers. Mr. and Mrs. Keefer left immediately after the dinner for Crestline. They will make their home at 120 North Clementine street after Sunday. The bride is a graduate of Anaheim high school and the Johnston Business school in Santa Ana. She has been working in the Crescent Style shop in this city. John Boeges Home From Lions Club Convention Trip "A grand trip" would very inadequately describe the travels enjoyed by Dr. and Mrs. John Boege of 607 North Lemon street, who returned home Monday after three weeks of sightseeing in eastern United States and Canada. Dr. Boege, Lions club president, was a delegate to Lions' International convention in Toronto, Can. Approximately 4500 Lions were present at the convention with about 3000 wives attending, including several delegates and wives from Cuba. Following the convention, the Boeges spent two days at Montreal, three days in New York City; travelled by boat up the Hudson river to Albany and then came home by train through the Royal Gorge, via Dehver and San Francisco. The event they especially enjoyed was the ice show presented in what is said to be the only ice theater of the world in New York. The weather was warm in spots and New York had several thunder storms. They said that California looked "mighty good" and that they wouldn't change their habitat for any portion of the country visited. Many Friends Honor William Geerdes On 81st Birthday Friends of William Geerdes of West La Palma avenue offered birthday greetings on his 81st birthday at a party in the city park Sunday. Among those present to fete the guest with presents were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Griffith and Rev. and Mrs. George Greer of Anaheim; Mr. and Mrs. B. Buekowski and daughter, Miss June Berg, and John Dodd, all of Huntington Park. A birthday cake was brought by the Huntington Park friends and was a highlight of the Mr. and Mrs. Keefer left immediately after the dinner for Crestline. They will make their home at 120 North Clementine street after Sunday. The bride is a graduate of Anaheim high school and the Johnston Business school in Santa Ana. She has been working in the Crescent Style shop in this city. Rice Upholstery Co. O. B. RICE, Prop. — Phone 3931 Now Located at North Los Angeles Street and La Palma Street Take Care Of Your Furniture Re-Upholster To Conserve O. B. Rice, who has been designing and doing the upholstering for the S. T. Hammond Co. for the past several years, has purchased the stock and is now located at this new address. Same high quality work guaranteed. A Little Of Everything IN ANAHEIM AGAIN Mrs. Jane D. Helmsen, who left Anaheim in March, returned here recently from Altadena where she has been staying for her health. She is now living with Mrs. Mary E. Coons on Liberty Lane. TO SAN DIEGO Mrs. John Wood and daughters, Rosemary and Jo Ann, of 542 South West street, will move this weekend to San Diego, where Lt. Comdr. Wood is stationed with the U. S. Navy. They expect to stay there as long as Lt. Comdr. Wood is stationed there. ARROWHEAD VISIT Miss Jennie Hedstrom of Euclid avenue was a guest of Mrs. Claude Wasson at Arrowhead, returning Monday from a week's stay. FROM VICTORVILLE Lt. Robert Heinz and wife, the former Katherine Bevins, visited the Lieutenant's family, the B. J. Heinzes of South Spadra road, all day Sunday. He returned to his base in Victorville that evening. NEW POSITION Miss Catherine Heinz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. M. Heinz of 525 South West street, was appointed recently to the position of Assistant County Librarian in Santa Ana. AT BERKELEY Bill Heinz of 525 South West street is attending the summer session at the University of California at Berkeley, where he is studying architecture. He is a graduate of Fullerton junior college and plans to continue his college career until he is called Anaheim Gazette, Hemphill Children Visit Mother Here Last Week Children of Mrs. Julia P. Hemphill, widow of the late George Hemphill, of 226 East Adele street at home last week to present at the funeral of her father which was held July 18. The daughter, Mrs. Faith Edington of San Bernardino Tuesday following a brief visit with her mother. The son, George Bradley Hemphill, left last Thursday after attending the funeral. He is a petty officer in the U. S. Navy was a second class petty officer the first world war, re-enlisted Feb. 26, 1942, and after taking examinations was classed First Class petty officer. He appointed chief petty officer week. His father died at the age 79 and was a long-time resident of this city. He operated an estate business here for 40 years. Young People Fete Fellowship Members Miss Dorothy Harlow wore on her birthday bibs of the Young People's members of the Young People's Fellowship of White Turtle Methodist church who gave Sunday evening at her home East Broadway. Birthday cake was served during the evening. Games were enjoyed by the group in the Harlow home. Those present were Thomas L. Burden, Betty Mary Burden, Gania and Demaree, Bob and Phyllis O'Mary Harpster, Daisy Hutz Hilbers, Betty Kolbe Lindsay, Virginia Osborn, Osher, Vera Jean Riner. Aion Phelps Has Sunday Party On and Annaversary Miss Marion Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phelps of Brookhurst road, honored on her third birthday with a party attendee several Anaheim friends. Lewels and sand pails were the youngsters who spent afternoon happily entertainingselves. Ice cream and cake reserved by Mrs. Phelps. The day cake was gaily decorated with gumdrops. Stests and their mothers who present included Mrs. Robert Berg and son, Peter; Mrs. Moore B. Kuchel and daughter, Mary; Mrs. Kenneth Walker and sister, Katherine; Mrs. Thomas Smith and daughter, Caroline; Mrs. Lloyd Ross and daughter, John. Marion Louise's brother also joined in the celebrations. AT BERKELEY Bill Heinz of 525 South West street is attending the summer session at the University of California at Berkeley, where he is studying architecture. He is a graduate of Fullerton junior college and plans to continue his college career until he is called into the service. OVER-NIGHT GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Lange, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Hal Eaton and their daughter, Romona, of Los Angeles were Sunday guests at the Eatons at their home at 512 North Olive street. They stayed over night and left for their home Monday morning. IN NEW HOME Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Davidson and son, George, are moving today from the home where they had lived 17 years at 542 South Lemon street, to 550 South Illinois St. IN FERRY COMMAND S. J. Coughran of South Grand street will return from Alabama today on a few days' furlough from the Air Corps Ferry Command. His son, James, in now a flying instructor at Hemet, where he has been for the last four months. He visits in Anaheim and vicinity nearly every weekend. SINGS IN OPERA Albert Cranston of 206 South Rose street appeared in the opera "La Boheme" by Puccini in the role of Sergeant at the Wilshire Ebell clubhouse in Los Angeles recently. The performance was under the auspices of the San Gabriel Opera company. HOLLYWOOD BOWL Mrs. Alice Callens and daughter, Anita, accompanied by Mrs. William J. M. Heinz and daughter, Catharine, attended the performance of "Ballet Russe" in Hollywood Bowl Thursday evening. ON VACATION The Rev. and Mrs. Earl R. Berg, 711 West Broadway, are enjoying a vacation stay in Huntington Beach during Rev. Berg's vacation from his duties as pastor of the Calvary Baptist church. They expect to return home sometime the coming week. CLERGYMAN VISITS Guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Fendley of 529 South Los Angeles street Sunday were Rev. Shand of Huntington Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew McConnell of Anaheim, Mrs. Lillian Mitchell, Mrs. Joan McCandles, daughter of the hosts, of Los Angeles. Old? Get Pep, with Iron, Calolum, Vitale, MEN, WOMEN of 40, 50, 60, old, weak, haunted. Take Ostrex. Contains tons lants often needed after 40—by bodies la Calcium, Vitamin B1. Thousands who feel peppy, years younger. Introduced 35c. Get Ostrex Tonio Tablets TODAY. For sale at all good drug stores where—in Anaheim, at Henry You Can Help Make Telephone Service Meet Demands of War By keeping conversations BRIEF. By being sure of your number before you call. By using Long Distance for essential messages ONLY. By using station-to-station service wherever possible for toll calls. Your cooperation will aid in this national emergency because the demands of war have loaded our long distance lines and many of our local facilities to capacity and beyond. Materials required to increase circuits and switchboards cannot be obtained—they must go into the making of weapons and munitions. It is not now possible to build more plant. Therefore, we all are confronted with the necessity of getting the most out of what we have. In following the above suggestions, you can save yourself time and expense and you will help us keep the way clear for War Messages That Must Go Through. We appreciate your splendid response in helping to meet these problems which involve the safety and security of us all. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY Telephone Anaheim 2101 — 217 N. Lemon Street Amphill Children Swit Mother There Last Week Children of Mrs. Julia P. Hempwidow of the late George B. Amphill, of 226 East Adele street at home last week to be resent at the funeral of their mother which was held July 28. The daughter, Mrs. Faith M. Bington of San Bernardino, left day following a brief stay in her mother. The son, George Bradley Hempleft last Thursday after attting the funeral. He is a chief y officer in the U. S. Navy. He is a second class petty officer in first world war, re-enlisted on Dec. 26, 1942, and after taking his cominations was classed as a First Class petty officer. He was pointed chief petty officer this week. His father died at the age of 70 and was a long-time resident of this city. He operated a real state business here for 40 years. Young People Fete Fellowship Member Miss Dorothy Harlow was honered on her birthday by 22 days of the Young People's Fellowmembers of the Young People's Fellowship of White Temple Methodist church who gathered sunday evening at her home, 306 West Broadway. Birthday cake was served during the evening. Games were envied by the group in the yard the Harlow home. Those present were Rev. Thomas L. Burden, Betty Asper, Gary Burden, Gania and Ruth Smaree, Bob and Phyllis Grizzle, Mary Harpster, Daisy Hartley, utz Hilbers, Betty Kolbe, Dick Sandsay, Virginia Osborn, Jewell other, Vera Jean Riner, Carole ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Parents of Charlotte Schooley, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reif of 125 North Janss street, announced the engagement of their daughter to Richard Efker of Anaheim. No date has been set for the nuptial rites. ARMY CHAPLAIN Rev. Fred Essig, former pastor of the Wesley Methodist church of this city, has had acceptance of his volunteer application as an Army chaplain. He will be assigned to duty in the near future. NEW DAUGHTER A daughter, Carole, Jane, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Endicott of La Palma avenue last week in the Fullerton General hospital. WEST for Congress Send a Fighting Man of Ability to Congress. This is total war. The need for courage, foresight, and the fighting spirit was never more urgent than now. Remember this when you vote for your next Congressman, August 25th. N. E. West's fighting spirit, foresight and statesmanship has been shown many times in his 8 years as Orange County This is total war. The need for courage, foresight, and the fighting spirit was never more urgent than now. Remember this when you vote for your next Congressman, August 25th. N. E. West's fighting spirit, foresight and statesmanship has been shown many times in his 8 years as Orange County Supervisor. A few of the many important accomplishments due largely to the effective work of Supervisor West are: (1) Orange County's Flood Control program; (2) Elimination of the 40c road tax, saving $400,000 annually; (3) The County Airport; (4) South Main Street Extension; (5) The 88c County Tax Rate—about the lowest in the State. 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