anaheim-gazette 1944-09-28

Thursday, September 28, 1944 SOCIETY NEWS NICE CROWD ATTEND REUNION OF 1925 CLASS OF A.U.H.S. AT PARK SUNDAY One of the most enjoyable affairs of the season was held at the City park when members of the 1925 class of Anaheim Union High school held their first class reunion since their graduation from the local school. Sixty-seven members, their families and teachers were present for the occasion. A sumptuous basket dinner was served at the noon hour with the class colors of gold and white used for table decorations. White paper was used on the tables with a gold runner down the center of each long table and bouquets of sunflowers to complete the arrangement. John Daly, who was class president in 1925 and who resides in Texas at present, sent a letter which was read by Bill Reed, vice-president of the senior class, sending regrets to his former classmates, because he was unable to attend the reunion but extending his heartfelt greetings for a successful meeting. Following this, Evert Wells, president of the junior class of this group, took charge of the meeting. Six boys of the class and their families were present, these being: Niles Fiscus of Anaheim, Don Marsh of Orange, Bill Reed of Laguna Beach, Evert Wells of Anaheim, Gene Beatie of Montrose, whose wife, Katherine Carner, was also a member of this class, and Fred Winters of Anaheim, his wife Florence Trapp Winters also entire group. Plans are being formulated for another such meeting to be held next year and all are hoping that many more members of the class will be able to attend. Mrs. Florence Trapp Winters and Mrs. Hedwig Gruenemay Loard were responsible for the assembly this year and the thanks and appreciation of those present are extended for a most pleasant day with friends of school days. Victoria Loly—Lt. Howard Loudon Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Victor G. Loly of 510 North Clementine street, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Victoria, to Lt. Howard Loudon, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lotus H. Loudon of 712 North Clementine street. The engagement was made on Tuesday evening at a dinner party given in Town House in Santa Ana. Receiving the guests were Mrs. Loly and the bride-elect, Miss Victoria and Miss Patricia Loly; Mrs. Loudon and Mrs. Frank Champion, grandmother of Victoria, of Pasadena. Each was gowned in informal dresses with which they wore corsages of talisman roses, Miss Victoria choosing an orchid. Each guest was presented with a gardenia corsage. Anaheim Union High school, was born here and has a host of friends who wish her the fullest measure of happiness. Lt. Loudon is also a graduate of the local high school and a graduate of Stanford university. He has been in the Navy for the past four years with a great deal of time in foreign service. School Problem Discussed by P.-T.A. State Board At the call of the President, Mrs. J. J. Garland of Menlo Park the regular meeting of the Board of Managers California Congress of Parents' and Teachers, took place September 13-14 at the Hotel Clark, Los Angeles. Important recommendations by the Legislation, Health, and War Services Committees were made and adopted by the Board. Dissolving itself into a committee of the whole, the first evening of the session, the Board thoroughly discussed the three propositions to be voted on in November it was especially concerned with. The discussion was led by Mrs. P. D. Bevil of Sacramento, Legislative Chairman, who urged all Parent-Teacher people to become "informed members" on all legislative matters. The following recommendations were made by Mrs. Bevil and her committee, and endorsed by the Board: 1. The Board re-affirmed its stand and endorsement on Proposition No. 3—to increase the salaries of certain State officials, including the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. (Mrs. Bevil) his heartfelt greetings for a successful meeting. Following this, Evert Wells, president of the junior class of this group, took charge of the meeting. Six boys of the class and their families were present, these being: Niles Fiscus of Anaheim, Don Marsh of Orange, Bill Reed of Laguna Beach, Evert Wells of Anaheim, Gene Beatie of Montrose, whose wife, Katherine Carner, was also a member of this class, and Fred Winters of Anaheim, his wife, Florence Trapp Winters, also a member of the 1925 class. The girls of the class present were: Hedwig Gruenemay Board of Anaheim, Lois Daniel Counts of Orange, Vivian Fay Pearson, Lucie Abplanalp Siems, Florence Winters Enger, Pearl Bircher Burdick, Magdalene Fischer Mang, Leona Luther Thornton, Vivian Merriam Henry, Mae Belle Kitchens Snavely, all of Anaheim, and Erma Batis Graham of La Habra Heights. Teachers of this class who were present were Miss Lova Holt of Garden Grove, Mrs. Helen G. Lane of Long Beach and Mrs. Myrtle Winters Williamson of Riverside. The former students of these three teachers were most happy to have them as their guests on this special day and many were the happy as well as sad memories that were revived during the day when each person spent hours reminiscenting of ‘ye good old times.’ Members of the class who are serving their country in the armed forces, so far as the entire group was able to recollect, are Capt. Bill Seitz in England; Bill Hale in the Navy; Bruno Gound, who is overseas; Lt. Claude L. Preston, at the naval base at Livermore, and Raymond Knox, whose address or station is unknown. The afternoon hours were spent visiting and taking pictures of the engagement was made on Tuesday evening at a dinner party given in Town House in Santa Ana. Receiving the guests were Mrs. Loly and the bride-elect, Miss Victoria and Miss Patricia Loly; Mrs. Loudon and Mrs. Frank Champion, grandmother of Victoria, of Pasadena. Each was gowned in informal dresses with which they wore corsages of talisman roses, Miss Victoria choosing an orchid. Each guest was presented with a gardenia corsage. Miss Loly revealed to her friends that the present plans for the date of the marriage had been set for December, depending upon the time that the groom-elect’s ship again reaches port here. Tentative plans now are that the ceremony will be held in San Francisco at Grace Cathedral. The dining room had for the main theme of decoration, a lovely ship model made from red, white and blue flowers which stood between the “U” shape arrangement of the tables. Other table decorations were also carried out in red, white and blue flowers. At dessert time, a white tiered announcement cake was placed before Miss Loly, on which the names of the bridal couple were inscribed on the top layers with “December” on the lower tier. Beautiful harp music throughout the evening was played by Miss Harriett Wood of Long Beach. Soloist for the evening was Miss Mary Vidal of Huntington Beach, who sang favorite songs of the bride-elect. Miss Loly is a graduate of the orange and lemon groves of Sicily and Southern Italy have suffered little war damage, but practically all need irrigation because of the shortage of electric power—also mules and burros—used to operate the pumping plants. PATRICIA SWEENEY—WEDDING DATE REVE The formal announcement of the approaching marriage of her daughter, Patricia, was made at a lovely party given at her home last Friday evening when Mrs. Patrick Joseph Sweeney entertained a number of friends. Miss Patricia is the bride elect of Robert Joseph Truxaw, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Truxaw of South Los Angeles street. “Pat and Bob, Oct. 21, 1944” gave the guests the first idea of the approaching nuptials when they found their tiny white cocktail napkins inscribed in gold and used during the refreshment hour. The refreshment table was lovely in an arrangements of white dahlias on a cloth of white. Individual cakes were topped with miniature wedding bell decorations in keeping with the wedding theme. White dahlias were used in the decorative theme throughout the rooms of the home. A COMPLETE LINE OF JUNIOR GIRLS DRESSES The kind of clothes destined to be your best friend right through the school season! Slacks, jackets, weskits and skirts endowed with the casual tailoring, comfort and good looks that make them the perennial favorites of the school crowd. SUITS SKIRTS SWEATERS COATS BLOUSES In fact everything that 10, 12 and 14 year old girls wear, to keep pace with other "TEEN AGE classmates." VISIT OUR "JUNIOR" DEPT. THE CINDERELLA SHOPPE 151 West Center St. — Anaheim "RUSH" TEA FOR PROOF OF JUNIOR EBELL CLUB The annual "rush" tea for prospective members of Junior Ebell club was held last Sunday afternoon at the Ebell clubhouse on North Helena street with about fifty guests attending this outstanding social event. Attractive decorations in the Chinese theme were used with Chinese figurines holding lovely bouquets of hibiscus and attractively placed throughout the clubrooms. Other features of the predominating theme were bamboo screens used to advantage and with extreme effectiveness and red and green the main color scheme. The tea table was beautifully arranged, using ivy trailing from a low bowl gracing the center of the table which was covered with a white lace cloth and lighted candles on each end of the table. In the receiving line to welcome the guests were Mrs. William Cook, president of Junior Ebell club, and Mrs. Richard Clark, vice president of the junior board. Members of the club assisted in the various hostess duties. Union High school, was one and has a host of who wish her the fullest of happiness. Dodon is also a graduate local high school and of Stanford university been in the Navy for four years with a great time in foreign service. Problem discussed by State Board All of the President, Mrs. and of Menlo Park the meeting of the Board of California Congress of Teachers, took place on 13-14 at the Hotel Los Angeles. Important indications by the Legislature, and War Services were made and adopted by Board. ing itself into a committe whole, the first ever the session, the Board discussed the three aims to be voted on in Noat was especially conch. The discussion was Mrs. P. D. Bevil of Sacramento Chairman, who Parent-Teacher people "informed members" on native matters. The follow­commendations were Mrs. Bevil and her com­mand endorsed by the Board re-affirmed its endorsement on Propo­3—to increase the sal­tertain State officials, in the State Superintendent Instruction. (Mrs. Bevil gat Rae, Acting Principal of Krim-aird College, Lahore, India, and Miss Gael Asel, Principal of Girls High School, Lahore, India. WSCS District Meeting Here Has Fine Program The San Diego District of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church had a most successful meeting and session on Wednesday when the regular district meeting was held at the Wesley Methodist church in this city. The morning sessions opened at 9:45 with registration, the welcome address given by the president of the hostess W.S.C.S. with the response by Mrs. W. E. Sullivan. The devotionals for this part of the meeting was given by Mrs. E. N. Stafford. “What is My Job in Relation to the Study Program of the W.S.-C.S.?” was ably discussed by the various secretaries of the different departmental studies with a question and answer period held at the conclusion of the discourse. A luncheon was served in the church dining room at the noon hour with one hundred and forty persons in attendance. The afternoon session, opening at one o'clock, had more than 150 members from over the district in attendance to hear the discussions by the different heads of departments. Several suggestions were given in the talks for enlisting new members, providing supplies and an exchange of ideas used with success in the local societies. All talks and suggestions during the meeting were of utmost interest and of great benefit to the Board re-affirmed its endorsement on Proposition 3—to increase the salariate State officials, in the State Superintendent Instruction. (Mrs. Bevilut that there have been increases for these peoety years'). Board re-affirmed its ennion Proposition No. 9 (80 A D A). Arguments proposition included the of recognizing expansion services, such as libraries, gymnasiums, auctions, swimming pools, utilization of educational ties between rural and districts; interest in making profession more at-o men. Board re-indorsed its proposal No. 11 (the Pension Plan). The re-ease sales tax, and the fit-up involved considered feasible method, were the selections. Appearing at the Board included Mrs. C. H. Turner president of the Congress; a Price Byars, Past President of the CALIFORNIA TEACHER; Miss Mancial announcement of the long marriage of her Patricia, was made at a party given at her home day evening when Mrs. Joseph Sweeney entered number of friends. Miss is the bride elect of Robb Truxaw, son of Dr. and W. Truxaw of South Los street. And Bob, Oct. 21, 1944" guests the first idea of the long nuptials when they their tiny white cocktail inscribed in gold and used the refreshment hour. The event table was lovely in an events of white dahlias on a white. Individual cakes tipped with miniature wedding decorations in keeping the wedding theme. White were used in the decorat-ble throughout the rooms of. For the occasion, the bride-groom-elect presented his bride-elect a lovely orchid corsage which she wore with her informal gown. Guests present for this delightful event were: Mesdames J. W. Truxaw, William LeVecke, Charles Bush, Stanley Zinda, William Sutherland, the Misses Jean, Joan and Carol Truxaw, Alish and Joyce Sweeney, Hilda Patin, Aline Schroeder, all of Anaheim; Miss Nona Brown of Fullerton; Mrs. M. Reinhardt, Mrs. R. Vaughn, Mrs. George Menges, Mrs. Moring, all of Santa Ana; Mrs. Edward Ronk of Garden Grove; Miss Marie Ward of Anaheim; Miss Melba Lee, Miss Patty Witty, Miss Marian Timmons, Miss Mirrell Reagan and Miss Gertrude Wyman, all of Santa Ana. Those unable to attend were Miss Roberta Peck of Fullerton; Mrs. Kevin Sweeney of El Paso. Rotarians Partake Of Mexican Meal At National Camp Through arrangements made by George Graham the Anaheim Rotary club on Monday held their meeting at the Mexican National camp on East Vermont street, where they were served with a typical meal, such as is served daily to the Nationalists who were brought here to assist in the citrus harvest. Graham was also the speaker at the meeting, outlining to the Rotarians some of the farm labor problems that now confront the ranchers of Orange county. President George Hedstrom presided at the meeting. DON'T Say 'I Can McCoy Genuine Leather BILLFOLDS 98¢ UP Imported Briar PIPES 98¢ UP Sewing KITS 29¢ UP Furlough BAGS $3.98 - Now Utility KITS $4.98 All Styles Cip CASES Shoe Shine KITS All Kinds Po GAMES Tobacco POUCO Trench MIRROR Fitted SUGGESTS the first idea of the evening nuptials when they their tiny white cocktail transcribed in gold and used the refreshment hour. The table was lovely in an event of white dahlia on white. Individual cakes shaped with miniature wedding decorations in keeping the wedding theme. White were used in the decorate throughout the rooms of the evening. TEA FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS OF JUNIOR EBELL CLUB HELD SUNDAY Annual "rush" tea for pros-members of Junior Ebell held last Sunday after the Ebell clubhouse on Melena street with about 10 guests attending this out-of-social event. Live decorations in the theme were used with figurines holding lovely hibiscus and attracted throughout the club; other features of the pre-ring theme were bamboo used to advantage and extreme effectiveness and green the main color. Tea table was beautifully set using ivy trailing from bowl gracing the center of which was covered with lace cloth and lighted on each end of the table. The receiving line to welcome guests were Mrs. Wilkok, president of Junior Club, and Mrs. Richard vice president of the board. Members of the club in the various hostess duo presiding at the tea table were Mrs. Charles A. Pearson, past sponsor of the club, Mrs. Ben Kaulbars, present sponsor from the senior club, Mrs. John Wilson, president of the senior club and Mrs. A. E. Schumacher, first vice president of the senior club. During the tea hours, soft strains of recorded classical and semi-classical music were heard eminating from one of the rooms of the clubhouse, these played by George Hedstrom of the local school faculty and who is well known for his fine selection of recordings. General chairman of the tea was Mrs. Richard Clark with the decorative scheme carried out by Mrs. Floyd Hubbard and Mrs. J. G. Reinert and their committee. The tea committee was under the direction of Miss Betty Dammers. The first regular meeting of the fall season will be on Tuesday evening, October 3, in Ebell club-house at which time the work for the ensuing year will be discussed and work begun on a full year's schedule. McCo DRUG Christmas Now for Lighting Men and Women Overseas! MAIL YOUR GIFTS BEFORE OCTOBER 15th Say 'I Can't Find It' Until You Try McCoy Cut Rate Drug Store All Styles Cigarette CASES 98¢ and UP Shoe Shine KITS 98¢ All Kinds Pocket GAMES 89¢ Tobacco POUCHES 89¢ and UP Trench MIRRORS 49¢ DON'T SEND YOUR CHRISTMAS BOX UNTIL YOU'VE SEEN McCOY'S GAMES 89¢ Tobacco POUCHES 89¢ and UP Trench MIRRORS 49¢ Fitted (Very Compact) CASES $5.49 Cigarette LIGHTERS $1.00 Armand Shave SET $1.00 Miniature Plastic Photo HOLDERS 98¢ Metal Polishing CLOTHS 25¢ CHRISTMAS BOX UNTIL YOU'VE SEEN McCOY'S GIGANTIC ASSORTMENT OF GIFTS FOR MEN IN SERVICE