anaheim-gazette 1944-05-18

VISITING LIONS' LADIES HEAR FINE TALK BY WORLD TRAVELER FRIDAY AS PART OF CONVENTION PROGRAM The ladies of the members of the Lions club were privileged to hear an interesting and most informative talk by Mrs. Imogene Warder at the Anaheim Ebell clubhouse last Friday afternoon as their part of the entertainment in connection with the District Lions convention held here on that day. Mrs. Warder has traveled extensively and her talk was about her interesting experiences and the many interesting places and people she has seen on her travels in company with a companion. She was dressed in the native costume of the young women of Seville, a red and white Spanish costume, and to begin her travels, she took her listeners from New York to Ireland relating the many interesting and lovely scenes for which that country is noted. This trip was made mostly by bicycle, with the overnight stops here, as in most countries, in the homes of the natives. In the 21 countries visited, Mrs. Warder told of the classes of people with which they were in contact, the customs and ways of living which they were privileged to study, the out-of-the-way places they visited and which are very seldom given in lectures and books and the many lovely spots of beauty seen while on Miss Jane Deming, violinist, preceded by the playing of several records of folk tunes from the countries visited by Mrs. Warder. Many articles she was able to bring home with her from Spain were displayed. The tea table in the lounge of the club was beautifully appointed with attractive arrangements of calla lillies and other spring flowers. Cpl. Schinhofen Is Honored With Dinner Party Cpl. Henry Schinhofen, who is home on furlough from his duties in the Aleutians where he was stationed for twenty-two months, was honored on a recent evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin North, South Los Angeles street, who entertained with a dinner party. He arrived here on May 6 for a 20-day furlough and will leave here on May 25 to report to Camp Van Dorn, Miss., for further assignment to duty. A most attractive and unusual table decoration was the main theme of interest. A snowy scene depicting the Aleutian Islands was the main dinner table decoration. GARDEN CLUB GUESTS AT SANTA ANA FRIDAY Mrs. Stuart Benson and Mrs. G.W. Barnes, both of Anaheim, were guests of the Garden Study club at Santa Ana last Friday, with Mrs. J.C. Horton as hostess in her home at 2360 North Park boulevard. Mrs. E.J.McCaulley presented a most interesting discourse on "Blue Delpheniums," and used tall spikes of these flowers to illustrate her points. OES Members Attend Courtesy Night at Orange Courtesy night was observed by the Sceptor chapter, OES, last Friday evening at the Orange Maisonic temple. Escort honors were accorded Maude Temple, deputy grand matron of District No. 69, and Helen Gillogly, deputy grand matron of District No. 70. Among the worthy matrons from other chapters were Margaret Hasty of Anaheim and Laura Inge of Brea Yorba Council of Republican Women Met Last Friday At the meeting of the Yorba Linda Council of Republican Women last Friday afternoon, Mr Clyde Watson was the main which that country is noted. This trip was made mostly by bicycle, with the overnight stops here, as in most countries, in the homes of the natives. In the 21 countries visited, Mrs. Warder told of the classes of people with which they were in contact, the customs and ways of living which they were privileged to study, the out-of-the-way places they visited and which are very seldom given in lectures and books and the many lovely spots of beauty seen while on their sojourn. The most impressive place visited, says Mrs. Warder, was Seville where the manners and customs of the people were very interesting. Practically every country in Europe was visited, France, England, Austria, Sweden, Spain, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, the Slavic countries, Denmark, Russia, Africa and far into the Arctic and Finland. One of the strangest lands visited was Andorra in the Pyrennes, a mountainous country only 18 by 35 miles in size. They visited the entire country and gleaned many interesting facts about it. The musical interlude was by A most attractive and unusual table decoration was the main theme of interest. A snowy scene depicting the Aleutian Islands was the main dinner table decoration. A large cake in the shape of a hut, native to the north land, was the center of interest and served as a special tribute to the honored guest. After the sumptuous dinner was served, the balance of the evening was spent with music and other forms of entertainment. Guests present for this happy occasion were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schinhofen, Sr., his sister and neice, Mrs. Dean Bellinger and Jane Bellinger, Mrs. Augusta Schneider, the Misses Jacqueline and Patricia Orman, Orlyn North and Irwin North, Jr. WAR BONDS will buy security for you and for America! DIVAN WITH MATCHING CHAIR! 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Y Pioneer Club Entertain Mothers Thursday Evening The members of the Y Pioneer Club, under the direction of Ed Wright, entertained their mothers last Thursday evening when they held a Mothers and Sons banquet at the First Presbyterian Church on West Broadway. The main speaker of the evening was a most qualified and interesting speaker, Judge Kenneth Morrison of Santa Ana, who is judge of the juvenile court there. He gave an inspirational talk on his experiences with boys in the juvenile court and in club work, using as his theme the subOne hundred and thirty-five guests were present at the Mothers and Daughters banquet last Friday evening, when the Mother's club of the Christian church were hostesses for this enjoyable affair at 7 o'clock in the banquet room of the church. The long tables were most attractive in the May theme with gay miniature bonnets of lavender and yellow crepe paper covering containers for holding flowers. These bonnets were placed in such a manner that they were filled with various colored sweet peas with three being used on each table. The arrangement at each place added to the attractiveness of the dining room. Mrs. Elaine Peterson was chairman of the arrangements. The program was opened with the scriptures being led by Mrs. Pearl Otta; a very lovely toast to mother was given by little Miss Marcia Koehler, who is only three years old; Toast to Daughter, Mrs. Albert Koch; a most enjoyable playlet, "Memories of Mother" was enacted with Mrs. Faye Meadow as the mother, followed by a series of tableaux which carried out the story of the birth of her first child, a daughter, and on through the different stages of her life until her marriage. Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer, chair of the Surgical Dressing Group of Red Cross Have Fine Report Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer, chair of the Surgical Dressing Group of Red Cross Have Fine Report Surgical Dressing Group of Red Cross Have Fine Report Members and Courtesy at Orange Easy night was observed by motor chapter, OES, last evening at the Orange Mample. Honors were accorded to Temple, deputy grand of District No. 69, and Gillogly, deputy grand of District No. 70. Among thy matrons from other were Margaret Hasty of New York and Laura Inge of Brea. A Council of Publican Women Last Friday The meeting of the Yorba Council of Republican Last Friday afternoon, Mr. Watson was the main A Council of Publican Women Last Friday The meeting of the Yorba Council of Republican East Friday afternoon, Mr. Watson was the main He has represented the District of Orange county State Legislature for the last years. Being in contact with many problems facing orate at the present time, well qualified to give pointers to the listen- Myra Roberts, president, at the meeting which led in the music room of old school house. A prize offered to the member who recite the three verses of national Anthem with Mrs. being the winner. She was a pitcher and ten gobble. Myra Roberts, president, at the meeting which led in the music room of old school house. A prize offered to the member who recite the three verses of national Anthem with Mrs. being the winner. She was a pitcher and ten gobble. The main speaker of the evening was a most qualified and interesting speaker, Judge Kenneth Morrison of Santa Ana, who is judge of the juvenile court there. He gave an inspirational talk on his experiences with boys in the juvenile court and in club work, using as his theme the subject "Stop and Think." Approximately fifty guests were present and among this number who were called upon for talks were M. A. Gauer, Wilbert Bonney, Ted Payne, Mike Mayberry, Rev. Stanley Frederick George, and Ed Wright, leader of the club. Lawrence Rains, assistant leader of the club and chairman of committee on arrangements, planned a most delightful affair and he was voted a hearty thank you from those present. Other members of this committee were Bob and Jack Kohlbush and Jack and Fred Paulus. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church, under the direction of Mrs. Marshall Beebe, served a delicious dinner. A fine program was presented by the club members with James Friis playing two piano solos; Tommy and Lee Wright, two solos on their accordion and Jack Paulus giving a novelty number, using spoons on dishes, accompanied by Lee Wright on the accordian. The program was well rendered and was enjoyed by the honored guests. Mother's Day Party Is Feature of B. and P. W. Meeting Thurs. The members of the Business and Professional Women's club honored their mothers and special guests at one of the loveliest parties of the spring season, last Thursday evening when a dinner was held in the banquet room of the Parker House. The main theme of decoration was the Maypole which was used on the tables and accented with various spring flowers. The mothers present were Mrs. Betzsold, Mrs. F Hineman, Mrs. Larue, Mrs. Mickle and Mrs. Mary Ella Coons. As each mother was introduced Mrs. Barbara Burdin, daughter of Mrs. Sybil Burdin, presented them with a lovely corsage. The special guests were Mrs. Pearl Otta; a very lovely toast to mother was given by little Miss Marcia Koehler, who is only three years old; Toast to Daughter, Mrs. Albert Koch; a most enjoyable playlet, "Memories of Mother" was enacted with Mrs. Faye Meadow as the mother, followed by a series of tableaux which carried out the story of the birth of her first child, a daughter, and on through the different stages of her life until her marriage. The musical numbers between the tableaux of the playlet were given by Mrs. Mary Pickard, Miss Virginia Faubian and Miss Gertrude Hunt, vocalists, with Mrs. Eleanor Baker the accompanying pianist. Mrs. Al Casebeer was chairman of the program. The excellent dinner was in charge of Mrs. Mary Pickard, chairman and her committee. The climax to the evening was dishwashing chore as performed by the husbands, giving the wives and mothers a perfect "Mother's Day." Miss Montgomery Named President of State UDC Group Miss Gertrude Montgomery of Santa Ana, was elected unanimously for the office of president on Thursday at the last session of a two day convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, held at the First Methodist church in Hollywood. She was unopposed. Miss Montgomery succeeds Mrs. A. R. Bullock of Santa Monica. Mrs. Elizabeth Scattergood was named vice president over Mrs. J. C. Gilstrap. Second vice president was named as Mrs. Lynwood Scribner winning over Mrs. Forest Vrooman. Other elected officers are Ida Newton Black, third vice president; Mrs. Lafayette Banes, recording secretary; Mrs. Henry Hineman, treasurer; Miss Edna H. Fowler, historian; Mrs. Thomas Morris, custodian of flags; Miss Mary Vivian Conway, parliamentarian and Mrs. Mattie E. Wilcox, director of children. Two important resolutions were passed at the two-day convention, the first of these being a resolution to the national organization to sponsor convalescent homes for returned disabled veterans, both men and women, who have been released from the hospitals and are not thoroughly well treated. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m., p.m. and on Monday and Tuesday from 7 until 9 o'clock. More workers are needed day and especially on Thursday and Friday. An appeal is made for additional workers come and help with this work. Mrs. Schmelzer is instructed supervisor over the entire local dressing division with Everett MacDonald, the chair of packing and shipping of articles. The work is started by the plain material as receive bolts and is made up into different size dressings, packed and shipped from the local Red Cross. During the month of April number of workers for the ning sessions were seventen ladies, the day-time hours, nine two. The number of hours worked during April were for the even hours, 253; day-time hours, 4 total of 29,632 dressings made. The total of 12,500 dresses were made by the rural and school groups during April rural communities are weighed in their respective school halls these being Cypress, Maggie Loara, Savanna and the school here. This makes a total for April of 42,132 dresses. During the past two years Mrs. Schmelzer has been man of this work a grand total 710,895 dressings have been made. A number of clubs and organizations have set aside day or evening each week to the work-rooms to do the One group of these ladies a total of 1,000 dressings in evening, according to Schmelzer. Local Women Receive Nurse's Aide Certificates The nineteenth class to re Nurses's Aide certificates, among the twelve recipients ladies from Anaheim, in a mony held at the home of Ms D. White in Santa Ana on Tuesday evening of last week awards were made for the nary work completed classes were started in January 1942. The ladies from Anaheim ter receiving the awards Miss Mary Clark and Miss ley Justice. The main theme of decoration was the Maypole which was used on the tables and accented with various spring flowers. The mothers present were Mrs. Betzsold, Mrs. F Hineman, Mrs. Larue, Mrs. Mickle and Mrs. Mary Ella Coons. As each mother was introduced Mrs. Barbara Burdin, daughter of Mrs. Sybil Burdin, presented them with a lovely corsage. The special guests were Mrs. Jessie Seward, Mrs. Mabel Hathaway, Mrs. Naomi Holland, Mrs. Blanche Epstein and Miss Doris Desch. A special and beautiful tribute was paid to mothers by Miss Beulah Hineman, president, who welcomed the honored guests. Joan Dymmel, pianist, and Hazel Jean Nelms, daughter of the program chairman, singer, presented several musical numbers during the entertainment period. Mrs. Ruby Goodwin of Fullerton, Negro author and poetess who is well known for her book, "Through the Kitchen Window," was introduced by Dr. Hazel Nelms. Mrs. Goodwin told of the inspiration she received for her book as she worked in her kitchen and then showed the change in her poems from a whimsical mood to a deeper feeling as she realizes the needs of her people in a post-war world. The next meeting was announced for the evening of May 25, a dinner meeting to be held at the White Temple Methodist church social rooms. SILVER WEDDING FETED Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Spotts, 530 South West street, were assistant hosts at a recent celebration held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fowler in Santa Ana, in honor of the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Park G. Atwood. A gift shower of silver pieces highlighted the evening. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 5 FOR ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NEWS Surgical Dressing Group of Red Cross Live Fine Report Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer, chairman of the Surgical Dressing work of Local Red Cross, has released most interesting report of the work being done by the group adies. The surgical dressings by the Red Cross over the United States are the only songs that the medical units of different services receive and work is more than appreciably by the wounded soldiers, mars and marines who are in hitals over the battle fields of world. If it were not for these men volunteers and the excelwork they are doing, the medical picture might be of a current hue than is presented at time. As has been seen in newspapers and magazines and over the radio, the appeals are being made by the reing men for the continued ment of these items, is most satisfying and should serve to be the number of volunteers in work. Work in the surgical dressing is being carried on each tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and on Monday and Tuesday thing from 7 until 9 o'clock. 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