anaheim-gazette 1944-03-23

SOCIETY WOMEN'S AC By HELEN GRAFTON Phone Miss Grace Simon and Lt. Lester Grainger Exchange Vows at Impressive Ceremony Jan Critchfield Honored at Party On 7th Birthday The seventh birthday of Jan Critchfield, daughter of Mrs. J. P. Critchfield of South Ohio street, was celebrated last Saturday with a two-colored luncheon and an afternoon games. Guests were schoolmasters from the first grade where they attended. Springtime brightness was fledged at the luncheon table, which was set with an appropriate paper cloth and centered with a variety of spring flowers. The blossom theme was further ried out by the dainty place of flower baskets filled with tifical flowers. Dainty corsages of sweet and maidenhair fern were for each place as were jump ropes and story books. A birthday of blue and gold with seven candles climaxed the lunch party. Those included for the afternoon of gayety included the breee, Jan, Zoe Fort, Bonne Vette Van Delden, Gloria Tay Patty Quarton, Joan Peacock, Sharon Barnard. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Holland Weds Naval Office LT. AND MRS. LESTER GRAINGER One of the most beautiful weddings of the season took place Saturday at 4 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic church in Fullerton when Miss Grace Simon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Simon of 401 Cannon Lane, Fullerton and Lt. Lester Milton Grainger, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Grainger of Orangethorpe road, exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Father John Stapleton performed the ceremony in the presence of 300 guests. Organ numbers were played by Mrs. Lestér Semans and Miss Emilia Celoni sang "The Rosary" by Nevins and "Ave Maria." The altar was beautifully banked with two large baskets of white spring flowers and many white tapers. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was beautifully gowned in an heirloom dress of creamy white satin and lace. The gown was fashioned with a long train with which she wore a short tulle and lace veil and carried a bouquet of white carnations. Miss Lillian Fuller of Anaheim was the maid of honor and was attractively gowned in a light salmon pink frock of gorgette and satin. With it she wore a small cap veil of blue with pink flowers and carried a large bouquet of pink and blue flowers. The three bridesmaids were Anita and Juanita Simon, twin sisters of the bride and Dolores Lindauer who wore identical dresses of blue crepe and satin, blue gloves and tiny pink veils with blue flowers. They carried bouquets of pink sweet peas. Staff Sgt. Richard Grainger, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man and the ushers were Seaman James Vetter, William Spencer, Raymond Pothe, Paul Coronel and Craig Grainger. Petite Sally Grainger of Fresno and Diana Schroeder were flower girls and were lovely in gold colored frocks, while Master Gary Grainger of Fullerton, ring bearer, wore an army aviation uniform, identical to that of the bridegroom. An unusual part of the wedding ceremony was the Spanish custom of the bride's family which the bride carried out when she took the white bouquet of flowers from little Diana Schroeder and placed it upon the altar just after the completion of the ceremony. Following the ceremony 200 guests attended the reception that was given in the beautiful home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Simon and Mrs. Grainger received the guests, Mrs. Simon wearing a smart formal frock of gray blue and gardenia corsage. Mrs. Grainger was attired in a formal rose colored gown and wore a corsage of pink carnations and violets. The bride cut the first piece of the three tiered wedding cake after which her aunt, Mrs. Earl Fuller of Anaheim, served the rest of it. Mrs. Charles Craemer of Santa Ana and Mrs. Thelma Curvas of San Diego assisted at the coffee urns. Following a brief honeymoon at Santa Barbara the newly weds will leave for Louisiana where Lt. Grainger will be stationed. Last week Lt. Grainger received his pilot's wings at ceremonies in Arizona where he had been stationed. Both young people are well known in the county, having attended Fullerton schools and having taken an active part in the social life of the younger set. Until her marriage Mrs. Grainger was employed by the Anaheim Bank of America. The many friends of Grete Holland Rounds, daughter of Mrs. W. B. Holland of Zeyn street were happy to lend her marriage last Thursday.Comdr. Robert Lord Campbell USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. R Campbell of Beverley Hills. quiet ceremony took place Chapman chapel in West Los Angeles and was attended by mediate members of the family and a few close friends. A recollection followed at the Chapman hotel. Following the ceremony Comdr. and Mrs. Campbell left for a bhoneymoon at Lake Arrowhead. They will leave soon for Newpalt Rhode Island, where Comdr. Campbell is stationed. They will be accompanied by Pamela Rounds, Mrs. Campbell's snail daughter. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870 Federated Clubs Cancel Annual Convention The California Federation of Women's clubs will not hold its annual convention this year which was scheduled for May 24-26 at the Hotel Biltmore in Los Angeles, it was revealed this week when state board members voted it down following a request from the Office of Defense Transportation. This will be the first time in the history of the federation that a convention has not been held. Many Anaheim women had planned on attending as representatives of the Ebell club. Anaheim Girl Weds James Williamson At Yuma, Arizona Announcement was made this week of the marriage of Miss Betijane Polston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Polston of North Sabina street, to Pvt. James Williamson, formerly of Orange. The marriage was solemnized last Sunday morning at Yuma, Ariz. The bride is a graduate of Anaheim Union high school and Fullerton Junior college and the bridegroom of Orange schools. Pvt. Williamson has been in the service for a year and a half and is stationed at Merced, California, where the new home will be established. Please help make The Gazette a better newspaper by giving your local, society or personal news items. Phone 2206. Anaheim Girl Chosen Junior Federation Head Orange County Junior Women's clubs were organized into a county federation last Thursday night at a reciprocity meeting held in Garden Grove and Miss Katharine McCullah of Anaheim was elected president of the group. Miss McCullah has been president of the Anaheim Junior Ebell club for the past two years and each year has efficiently carried the organization through an arduous program or varied activities. Those who will hold office with her will be Mrs. Robert McFarland of Santa Ana, first vice president; Mrs. Wilbur Freeman of Seal Beach, second vice president; Mrs. Clyde Gedney of Garden Grove, secretary-treasurer and Miss Mae Alma Rogers of Fullerton, corresponding secretary. Officers were installed by Mrs. Roy Lay of Riverside, southern district advisor of Junior clubs. The setting for the evening was at the Garden Grove clubhouse with the Junior Women's Civic club as the hostess group. Clubs represented at the meeting included the hostess chapter, Anaheim, Santa Ana and Seal Beach. The Fullerton Junior Women's club will also be included in the federation. Mrs. George Honold, president of the Garden Grove club opened the meeting and conducted the brief business session. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. Emrys White of Santa Ana, advisor of the county juniors. MEN'S ACTIVITIES CLUBS By HELEN GRAFTON HINEMAN Phone 2206 A Critchfield honored at Party on 7th Birthday The seventh birthday of little Critchfield, daughter of Mrs. J. P. Critchfield of 123 Ohio street, was celebrated Saturday with a two course meal and an afternoon of guests were schoolmates in the first grade where Jan Bards. Springtime brightness was read at the luncheon table that set with an appropriate crepe cloth and centered with a variety of spring flowers. The theme was further carved by the dainty place cards flower baskets filled with artificial flowers. Many corsages of sweet peas maidenhair fern were found in place as were jump ropes factory books. A birthday cake blue and gold with seven blueies climaxed the luncheon. Those included for the after-of gayety included the hon-Jan, Zoe Fort, Bonne and Van Delden, Gloria Taylor, Quarton, Joan Peacock and Ann Barnard. Try These Tempting CITRUS Combinations Try these fruit cup combinations: (1) Pitted cooked prunes, diced apples, sliced orange and nut meats. (2) Diced apples, cooked raisins, diced oranges and a little grapefruit pulp. (3) Diced fresh pineapple with orange and grapefruit slices. Thin peanut butter with orange juice to sweeten offers the A, B, C of vitamins in a sandwich spread. The addition of finely shredded raw carrots is optional. Relatives Visit In Eldridge Home Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eldridge of 419 South Helena street were pleasantly surprised Tuesday by a group of relatives who visited them in their home, several of whom they had not seen for some time. Mrs. Roderick St. Pierre, formerly of Portland, but now of Hollywood, who is Mr. Eldridge's sister, visited with him for the first time in 15 years. Others in the group were his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter of Inglewood; another sister, Mrs. Clara Smith of Hawthorne and a nephew and his Church Society Entertained At Walter Taylor Home The Junior Women's Missionary society of the Evangelical church were delightfully entertained last Thursday night with a buffet supper that preceded the regular monthly meeting of the group. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Walter Taylor and Mrs. Clarence Maurerhan with the guests gathering at the home of the former on South Dickel street. The 22 guests served themselves from a table made lovely with a variety of spring blossoms. Following the supper Miss Mildred Mauerhan, president conducted a brief business meeting at which time it was announced that the annual summer conference will be held the end of July at Pacific Palisades. A delegation, as yet not selected, will go from Anaheim. Mrs. Harold Ferguson led the devotionals and the study book period was conducted by Mrs. Lloyd Gess. Mrs. Jean Schneider was introduced as a new member. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. A. L. Horn, 512 West Chestnut street. Relief Corps To Meet In Santa Ana With Encouragement A Father's night program by the Horace Mann Pioneers Youth Team At Father's Procedure A Father's night program by the Horace Mann Pioneers Youth Team At Father's Procedure Lloyd Paxton of River presents to tell the interests and guests of the city of cub scouts in Anaheim details of this work by A. P. M. Brown and Middleton, local scout leader. Members and guests greeted by Mrs. K. B., president, who presided over evening. The guests were at four large tables decorated in the St. Patricks motif. Mrs. Kent Garner charge of decorations at Earl Hopkins chairman of freshment committee. Following the dessert musical program was presented by drum solos by Mattox and Louis Fell, who accompanied at the piano Leo Friis. 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WILSHIRE SHIRTS SKIRTS BLOUSES JACKETS SWEATERS DENIM PLAY CLOTHES DENIM WORK CLOTHES CLARICE SPORTSWEAR 10 West Center Street Anaheim Horace Mann P.-T. A. Hears Youth Talk At Father's Program A Father's night program given by the Horace Mann P.-T. A. last Friday night captured the attention of some 75 guests who gathered for an early dessert hour and program that featured musical numbers and a talk by Judge Kenneth Morrison of the county superior court. Judge Morrison talked on youth problems and stressed the need for parental care, a closer bond between children and parents and the need for religion in the lives of the young. Lloyd Paxton of Riverside was present to tell the interested parents and guests of the organizing of cub scouts in Anaheim. Further details of this work was given by A. P. M. Brown and "Tex" Middleton, local scout leaders. Members and guests were greeted by Mrs. K. B. Figgens, president, who presided over the evening. The guests were seated at four large tables that were decorated in the St. Patrick's day motif. Mrs. Kent Garner was in charge of decorations and Mrs. Earl Hopkins chairman of the refreshment committee. Following the dessert course a musical program was presented including drum solos by Benny Mattox and Louis Fell, who were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Leo Friis. Miss Anna Clare Maurhan, fifth grade teacher, gave three xylophone numbers, "Nola," Londonderry Air" and "Bells of St. Mary's" and was accompanied at the piano by her sister, Miss Mildred Mauerhan. Miss Betty Coleston, third grade teacher, led the program Jo Ann Lakeman and Beverly Roberts poured. The tea table was attractive with spring flowers, candles and St. Patrick Day appointments. Table decorations were in charge of Jean Eaton and Beverly Roberts and hostesses were Mildred Meiser, Marian Robertson and Helen Hakason. Nancy Wingert was in charge of refreshments. Assisting the girls in the kitchen were Miss E. Kate Rea, Mrs. Arthur Roquet and Mrs. Helen Whiteman. OFFICERS ELECTED Grace Schafer was elected president of the VFW auxiliary last week when members met at the I.O.O.F. hall to elect officers for the coming year. Serving with her will be Myrtle Mallin, senior vice president; Martha Russell, junior vice president; Ida Trendle, treasurer; Agnes Hund, chaplain; Susan Whipo, conductress and Mary Hund, guard. ENTERTAINS CLUB Miss DeLyte Focht was hostess to members of the Thiple F club last week at her home on south Citron street. Mary Endicott, newly elected president, presided over the business session that was followed by a tea hour. SELLS ACREAGE A. B. Coffman of Euclid avenue has recently sold 20 acres of walnuts to Mr. Vandenberg of Nursery avenue. Following the dessert course a musical program was presented including drum solos by Benny Mattox and Louis Fell, who were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Leo Friis. Miss Anna Clare Mauerhan, fifth grade teacher, gave three xylophone numbers, "Nola," Londonderry Air" and "Bells of St. Mary's" and was accompanied at the piano by her sister, Miss Mildred Mauerhan. Miss Betty Coleston, third grade teacher, led the guests in singing "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," a song appropriate to the occasion. Mrs. J. P. Mary, hospitality chairman, introduced P.-T. A. presidents from other elementary schools including Mrs. Lee Rogers from George Washington; Mrs. Emily Simon from Benjamin Franklin and Mrs. Charles Frank from Fremont school and four representatives from the Broadway school, Mrs. Jeanne Ulbright, Mrs. Ruby Revere, Mrs. Herbert Bass and Mrs. Jeon Shott and Mrs. John Henry from the Benjahin Franklin P.-T. A. She also introduced the incoming president, Mrs. Richard Roehm of the Morace Mann school and the officers who will serve with her in the coming year. HERE FROM PLACENTIA John C. 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