anaheim-gazette 1944-03-09

USO Center Proves Popular Place For Men In Services (By Helen Hineman) The local USO on West Center street is like any little town that slumbers through the week but comes to life on Saturday nights and each weekend the little drama is again unfolded. When the lights are on in the spacious room, filled with deep divans, soft lights, stacks of magazines and shelves of games, it is crowded with the men of many services; some coming and going quickly, others lingering in anticipation of hours of fun, home-made cookies, the feminine touch and a feeling of home. To many, it's the nearest thing to home they have; to others, it's just a wayside oasis, but to all of them, boys who have yet to experience their first real shave and men who are far from their wives and children, it is their very own. Every Saturday night it is the same; some push through the doors eagerly, others meekly; some want a cup of hot coffee and a sandwich, others just want "to fool around awhile 'till the dance starts out at Harmony Hall." They are greeted at the door by the junior hostesses and then sooner or later most of them find their way back to the canteen in the rear of the room where the senior hostesses always have ready pots of hot coffee, jars of cookies and plates of homemade cakes. Another turns the radio to his favorite program; some are reading and at the desk there is a dreamy eyed boy writing home. Later in the evening a member of the American Legion comes in and says, "free beds at the Boy Scout house. We'll open at eleven and have a fire going in the fireplace. Breakfast here in the morning." "Gosh," sighs a soldier, "That sure sounds swell. I'll be around." Was wondering where I'd sleep tonight" murmurs another. A soldier looks wishful, "Wish I'd known it. I've already signed in at a hotel—could have saved my dough." A hostess says that one of the kind ladies of the town has just called in and said that she has... doors eagerly, others meekly; some want a cup of hot coffee and a sandwich, others just want "to fool around awhile 'till the dance starts out at Harmony Hall." They are greeted at the door by the junior hostesses and then sooner or later most of them find their way back to the canteen in the rear of the room where the senior hostesses always have ready pots of hot coffee, jars of cookies and plates of homemade cakes. Most of them are friendly and want to talk-awhile and one young pink cheeked marine, short in stature with black curly hair, offers shyly to a hostess, "You look like a girl I used to have." "Used to have," jeers a buddy, "What happened to her." "She didn't think I was a big enough man," he says quietly, "but I will be someday," and at the quiet determination in his sturdy face you knew he wasn't thinking of inches but of the man he'd be when he shipped out. There was the young cadet, not a day over 21, who volunteered that "army discipline is sure tough, especially on us older men who were used to responsibility before we joined up." There was the blonde, smiling soldier who doesn't like California because the nights are so cold "when you stand watch between midnight and eight in the morning" and the soldier from the north who said, "I was in California for seven months before I saw a raindrop—then it came in buckets. What a country!" There was the dapper young soldier who was filled with self assurance and as hot coffee was handed him drawled at the hostess. "Just thought I'd drop around and see how civilian morale was standing up." All the conversations are intermingled with, "This is sure good chocolate cake," "my favorite kind of cookies," and "Mom made some of these when I was home Christmas," and to it all there is the soft accompaniment of the tap, tap, tap of the ping pong ball at the big green table and the more solid plunk of the cue on the ball at the pool table. Some one sits at the piano and picks out a new tune by ear and has a life going in the fireplace. Breakfast here in the morning." "Gosh," sighs a soldier, "That sure sounds swell. I'll be around." "Was wondering where I'd sleep tonight" murmurs another. A soldier looks wishful, "Wish I'd known it. I've already signed in at a hotel—could have saved my dough." A hostess says that one of the kind ladies of the town has just called in and said that she has room for two. A marine looks at his pal eagerly and says, "That's us, huh? Boy, a real bedroom with maybe a carpet on the floor." The games and music go on, the coffee pot is refilled and the cookies in the jar dwindle. It is almost midnight, closing time, and the very young marine who has been there since 6 o'clock leaves the pool table and throws himself into a big chair and grins lazily. "This has been a swell evening," he says, "Say, where is the Presbyterian church and what time are the services tomorrow?" Now it is midnight and the lights are turned out and the door is locked. Another Saturday night is gone, but tomorrow is Sunday and the doors will be opened at 9 o'clock and then there will be toast and more coffee and more "home" for those who are away from home. Lt. Robert Frazer Killed In Action Mr. and Mrs. Ben Frazer of 126 W. Malvern street Fullerton, formerly of Anaheim, received tragic news from the war department Wednesday morning that their son, Lt. Robert Frazer, member of the United States Air Forces, had been killed in action. He had been stationed in England for a long time, having first been with the Canadian air force, but transferring to the United States services after we entered the war. Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters, Janet, Mary Frances and Marlon. The Gazette wants your personal news items. Please phone 2206. Miss Viola Darden Honored at Shower Miss Viola Darden, who will become the bride of Pvt. P.Tschann of this city on Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic church was honored at a personal show on Monday evening when Mrs. Charles Mudge of Anaheim and Mrs. Paul Robinson of Hynes entertained in her honor at the hour of Mrs. Eda Tschann, 937 Lemon street, mother of the bridegroom-to-be. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mrs. Nora Darden of 558 South Resh street. Games were played during the evening and at the conclusion of the hours of play prizes were awarded to Mrs. Wayne Griggs and Mrs. Robert Harvey. Mrs. Nora Darden, the honoree mother, poured at the coffee upland at a table prettily employing bridal pink and white motif. Calilies and spring flowers center on the table while tall tapers enhanced its beauty. Those present besides the hostesses, the honoree and her mother were the Misses Patricia Lillbridge, Norma Darden, Rose Ma Gerjets, Betty Sims, Mary Harper, Marie Foresberg and Mesdames, Louis Darden, Clyde Lillibridge, Jessie McKee, T. Athy, K. R. Lindley, Wayne Griggs, Robert Harvey, PhDodge, Lucille Byrd, Dorotha Rocco, E.-G. Harvard, Barbara Roberts and Eda Tschann. Hostess Entertains In Honor Of Husband's Birthday Inspired by the birthday anniversary of Joseph E. Bailey who an enjoyable dinner party gave late last week by Mrs. Bailey their recently purchased home 125 East Wilhelmina street. Are You SPRING CLEANING? These are the days when it is especially important to conserve your household furnishings! When you buy new household furnishings — you buy the best — in hopes they will last for the duration, and when you take them to be cleaned, you naturally expect an expert job. So bring in your DRAPES — BLANKETS — RUGS CURTAINS — BED-SPREADS COMFORTS To ERMISCH "My Cleaner" And Do It Now! Don’t Wait! 350 W. Center 308 E..Center 117 W. Cypress Y. L. I. And Business Women Join to Hear Marguerite Twinem Miss Marguerite Twinem, missionary, who has recently returned to the United States from an internment camp in China, was the guest speaker last night at a combined meeting of the Young Ladies Institute of St. Boniface church and the Business and Professional Women. The meeting was held at the Odd Fellow's hall with each organization holding its own separate business meeting but joining for the program and refreshments hour that followed. Miss Twinem held her listeners enthralled as she recounted her experiences of the past six years in war torn China where she finally spent many months in a concentration camp before securing passage last fall on the Gripsholm. She arrived in Anaheim last December and is now resting at the home of her parents on East North street. At the conclusion of her talk the two organizations presented her with an attractive leather purse as a mark of appreciation. She was introduced by Miss Beryl Kennedy, program chairman. A special guest of the evening was Father Michael Galvin, Institute chaplain. At the social hour that followed the members of Y.L.I. were hostesses to the business women's group. The guests gathered around Junior Ebell Party Complete Sell-Out Tickets for the Junior Ebell bridge fashion show, to be held this Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Ebell clubhouse are practically all sold it was revealed Tuesday night at the regular monthly meeting of the junior group held in the clubhouse rooms. If anyone still desires reservations special arrangements might be made by calling Miss Katheryn McCullah, president. Mrs. Fahy Johnson of San Diego, state junior president, addressed the members during the program hour, speaking on the state junior federation and the many challenges presented the junior women, especially in the work of juvenile delinquency. She said that one of the outstanding contributions being made by the southern district was in the collection of books for women of our armed services while the state as a whole was showing great interest in securing wedding dresses to be sent to the brides in the British services. She was accompanied by two state chairman, Mrs. William Swarts, chairman of the youth's co-operation committee and Mrs. Lawrence Lawson, chairman of education. Mrs. E. D. White of Santa Ana was a special guest of the evening, having helped to found the local club a score of years ago. An interesting musical program preceded the guest speaker and was presented by Evelyn Christiansen and Byrd Brunemier of Placentia. The 'group of duo-piano numbers rendered were "Prelude in C sharp minor" by Rachmaninoff; "Begin the Beguine" by Cole Porter; "Second Hungarian Rhapsody" by Franz Listz and a selection from Vincent Yoeman's "No, city will observe the 32nd of the scouts on March 15th March 15 an international ship tea will be given by Mont troop. Miss Ma Twinen will talk on her girl work in China. Mrs. Roquet called attention to the splendid young people gram that is on KFI each day morning at 10:30 o'clock program is sponsored by a cent young people's organ. Attention was given to camp sites and programs summer girl scout program. Sisters Celebrate Birthdays at Two Recent Parties The August Fitz home South Dickel street has a busy place for the last month both of their little girls have brated birthdays and each turn, was honoree at a party by their mother. Carol, 5, celebrated her day on February 16 and the ering of playmates, the games that followed, the max of many lovely gifts and a happy occasion to remose Those enjoying the afternoon included the little honoree... Viola Darden hosted at Shower Viola Darden, who will be the bride of Pvt. Paulson of this city on Saturday in Boniface Catholic church, honored at a personal shower Sunday evening when Mrs. Mudge of Anaheim and Paul Robinson of Hynes enriched in her honor at the home of Eda Tschann, 937 N. street, mother of the room-to-be. Bride-elect is the daughter of Nora Darden of 558 South Street. Mrs. Jack Burkhard, president of the Y.L.I., presided over the business session and announced that the Institute's grand convention will be held during July in Sacramento. During the week of March 13 members will donate cakes and cookies to the local USO center. This Sunday members will participate in the club's annual communion Sunday and will meet for the 7:30 o'clock mass. The next meeting of the Red Cross knitting group will be held on March 20, in the evening, at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Hepp of Garden Grove. Corporal Eymann Marries In Kansas The many friends of Corporal Richard O. Eymann, son of Mrs. E. Eymann of West Broadway, were interested to learn this week of his recent marrigae to Miss Emily Juanita Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Scott of Hanover, New Hampshire. The double ring ceremony was solomenized at the Episcopal chapel in Salina, Kansas where Corporal Eymann is now stationed as a member of the army air corps, following his graduation from Dartmouth college. He formerly attended Anaheim schools. The bride was given in marriage by Cpl George Fuller of Denver, Colo., while Cpl Walter Eshelman of Stamford, Conn., served as best man and Cpl. Herbert Tate as usher. Matron of honor was Mrs. Helen Golder. Two Browne Troops Formed Here by Girl Scouts Several announcements if interest were made Monday night at the monthly board meeting of the Girl Scout council, held at the scout house with the new commissioner, Mrs. Arthur Roquet presiding. Two new Browne troops have been formed and will take in the southern part of the city. The new leaders are Mrs. Earle Jackson and her assistant, Mrs. O. E. Olding and Mrs. Theodore Kuchel and assistant, Mrs. Richard Clowes. Girl Scout troops all over the This Year DIG DEEP GIVE MORE and be glad that you can, for THE RED CROSS IS AT HIS SIDE AND THE RED CROSS IS YOU! ACME the beer with the high I. Q. (It Quenches!) H. R. Brinkerhoff 398 E. 3rd Street Santa Ana, Calif. city will observe the 32nd birthday of the scouts on March 12 and on March 15 an international friendship tea will be given by the Freemont troop. Miss Margaruite Twinen will talk on her girl scout work in China. Mrs. Roquet called attention to the splendid young people's program that is on KFI each Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Each program is sponsored by a different young people's organization. Attention was given to possible camp sites and programs for the summer girl scout program. Misters Celebrate Birthdays at Two Recent Parties The August Fitz home at 719 South Dickel street has been a busy place for the last month for birth of their little girls have celebrated birthdays and each, in her turn, was honoree at a party given by their mother. Carol, 5, celebrated her natal day on February 16 and the gathering of playmates, the lively times that followed, the opening of many lovely gifts and the clap of the birthday cake made a happy occasion to remember. Those enjoying the afternoon included the little honoree and her sister, Darlene, and Marion and Gloria Taylor, Glenda Wray and Ruth Mungerson, Tommy Leigh, Diane Knutzen, Barbara Bircher, Lloyd and Glenn Somewell, Shirley Jamison and Betty Wick. Last Sunday afternoon Darlene, who is 8 years old, was on the receiving end of a happy surprise when a group of her friends and playmates came to her home for an afternoon of fun, birthday cake and ice cream. Those included in the affair were Gretchen Decker, Sandra Johannah, Barbara Horn, Gail Hubert, Patsy Mackee, Glenda Wray and Ruth Mungerson, Patsy Wood, Gloria and Marian Taylor, the honoree and her sister Carol, all of Anaheim and Marlene and Oren Anson of Fullerton. Popular Programs Planned for March Ebell Sections Members of the Ebell club will enjoy several interesting programs this month it was learned Monday at the general meeting in the clubrooms when announcements were made of the coming section meetings. The Home and Garden section will meet at 1:30 in the afternoon, on March 13, at the clubhouse for a dessert tea. Mrs. Gene Frantz, leader, will be in charge of the program that will feature Mrs. F. L. Gibbs of the Mayflower Antique shop in Santa Ana. She will talk on "Old American Glass." On March 20 the Bible section under the leadership of Mrs. A.P.M. Brown, will hear a book review by Mrs. Theodore Leen. She will review the popular book by Scholem Asch., "The Apostle." Dr. Graham Hunter of Fullerton will be the featured speaker at the Book section on March 27. He has been gathering material for some time towards a "Book of Mark" and will talk of things revealed to him through this study. Several years ago members greatly enjoyed a review of his book entitled, "The Book of Luke." Mrs. C. W. Austin is leader of the section. The program will be preceded by a 1:30 o'clock dessert tea. HAVE WEEK END GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sheridan and Mrs. Albert Karlen were hosts last week end to Major and Mrs. George Brown and son, Richard, of San Diego, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown of LeRoy, Minnesota, the latter being parents of Major Brown. All the wide world over.. Your Red Cross is at his side! To the wounded marine in New Guinea, the Red Cross sends blood plasma—and life. To the flyer in a German prison camp, it brings good. TO the wounded marine in New Guinea, the Red Cross sends blood plasma—and life. To the flyer in a German prison camp, it brings good, nourishing food from home—11 pounds a week of it. To the sailor ashore in Glasgow or Cairo or Sydney, the Red Cross provides entertainment, comfort and cheer. Wherever your boy may go—whenever he needs you most—the Red Cross is at his side. And the Red Cross is YOU. It’s YOUR blood and YOUR bandages and YOUR sweaters and YOUR gifts. And now it needs your money, urgently. Give generously to the 1944 Red Cross War Fund. Give gladly—every penny you can spare. The Red Cross never has needed your help as much—it’s never needed so much money. So please dig deeper than you have ever dug before. Our soldiers, sailors and marines will bless you. The RED CROSS is at his side and the Red Cross is YOU! PENNEY'S 124 W. CENTER, ANAHEIM, CALIF.