anaheim-gazette 1944-12-14

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1944 SOCIETY WOMEN'S ACT By NORMA NIPPON Phone 2206 MRS. EMMA HECKMAN IS COMMANDER NAVY MOTHERS CLUB FOR SECOND YEAR Mrs. Emma Heckman will serve the Navy Mothers Club as commander for the second consecutive year, her election along with other members of this organization being held on Wednesday evening of last week in the American Legion clubrooms. Other officers elected were Thelma Hein, first vice-commander; Theresa Hasler, second vice-commander; Fannie Webb, adjutant; Viola Hays, assistant adjutant; Agnes Hund, financial officer; Mahalie Bush, chaplain; Myreta Organ, judge advocate; Laura Tyreman and Viola Hays, matrons at arms; Margaret Duval and Edith Scott, color bearers; Clara LeMont, Gene Marvin and Thelma Barnes, board of directors; Marjorie Weisel, Christine Polhemus and Eva Ter Beest, board of trustees; Vera Baum, Amelia Barnes and Fannie Webb, auditing committee. The boys in the adopted ward at Norco hospital will receive Christmas gifts from the local club, according to plans at the meeting. On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the members will gather at the Legion clubrooms and will pick and wrap the gifts, each member is also asked to bring home made candy to place in the gift packages. One hundred three Christmas packages were sent out with each son and daughter of the members receiving a package, according to a report given by Myreta Organ. Along with the holiday work this group is doing, the following articles were taken to Norco hospital recently, reported Eva Ter Beest; seven bedside bags, fourteen lap robes, twelve sugar bowls, twelve pairs of slippers, thirty coat hangers, one afghan, ten packages of razor blades, a number of comic books, two bath robes, ten tubes of tooth paste and ten tubes of shaving cream. The hospital supplied material and seven pot holders and twenty-eight galley aprons were made and also taken to the hospital. The Marine hospital at El Toro received fifty-six tray cloths. Miss Edith Brown, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Heckman, presented several beautiful songs, concluding the meeting. Lt. Louis A. Carle And Audrey Baxter Are Married Sunday Lt. Louis A. Carle, son of Mrs. George Carle of Illinois and brother of Mrs. Joe Sowder of 125 North Resh street, Anaheim, and Miss Audrey Baxter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baxter of Fullerton, were quietly married last Sunday in the home of the bride at 802 East Commonwealth in Fullerton, the Rev. Fisher of Santa Ana performing the ceremony before about eighteen immediate members of both families, the ceremony being performed at 2:30 o'clock. The bride, given in marriage by her father, Henry Baxter, wore a lovely Jersey print and a corsage of orchids. Her only adornment was a strand of pearls, a gift from her bridegroom. Attending her was her sister, Connie. Serving the groom as best man was Joe Sowder, his brother-in-law, of this city. A bridal dinner party was held at Mother's Kitchen in this city following the ceremony. Centering the table was the bride's cake which was cut and shared in the traditional manner by the bride and groom. Mrs. Henry Baxter chose to wear a smart grey wool dress. She was assisted in the hostess duties by members of the family. Lt. ad Mrs. Carle later left for a short honeymoon and on Wednesday left for Langley Field, Va., where Lt. Carle will again report for duty. On Friday of last week he arrived in Pomona where he was met by Mr. Sowder. Two years ago he started his pilot training at Santa Ana Army Air Base and Cal-Aero. On his return to Langley field he will be an instructor in advanced flying. The bride is well known in Anaheim, having graduated from the Anaheim Union Highschool and was attending Fullerton Junior college at the time of her marriage. She will accompany her husband to Virginia. VISIT WITH DAUGHTERS Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Toolen of Fellows, Calif., spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week here visiting with their daughters, Mrs. Carlton S. Barthelmes and family of 550 South Helena street and Mrs. Huerte and family, who reside on West Boadway. Everybody reads The Gazette. at Downy Soft Pillows ... USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS $2.49 $3.79 All sizes! All shapes! All colors! Squares and oblongs in multi-colored floral printed bengaline. Heavy Drapery Damasks with matching or contrasting loop fringe. Moire taffetas in bright winter shades. Lustrous satins with tiny floral prints in contrasting colors. Gay Bright Colors Sturdy Fabrics Downy-Soft Fillings Matching Loop Fringe Gay Floral Designs Gay Bright Colors Sturdy Fabrics Downy-Soft Fillings Matching Loop Fringe Gay Floral Designs Square or Box Styles ANAHEIM GAZETTE HEN'S ACTIVITIES CLUBS By NORMA NIPPER Phone 2206 UNUSUAL AND BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM PRESENTED AT EBELL TEA MONDAY The nearly two hundred members and friends of the Ebell club attending the Christmas tea held Monday afternoon at the clubhouse were privileged to hear an unusual interpretation and the ever beautiful story of the birth of the Christ child when Mrs. C. E. Harbeson assisted by Mrs. Leo J. Friis at the console of the organ and the A Capella girls choir of the high school, read the story from the Holy Scriptures. The story was divided into seven episodes by Mrs. Harbeson, bringing first, "The Prophesy;" second, "The Babe;" third, "The Shepherds;" fourth, "In the Temple;" fifth, "Wisemen;" sixth, "Flight into Egypt" and seventh, "The Child." Special episode interludes were presented by Mrs. Juanita Ross, in vestment and soloist accompanied by Mrs. Friis, formed the beautiful music for the background, using three age-old and beautiful songs, "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "We Three Kings of Orient Are" and "Adeste Fidelis." The A Capella choir, under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Hunziker, presented "While I Did Watch My Flocks By Night," "O Holy Night," "White Christmas," which was dedicated to the Ebell club, and a contrasting number, "The Sleigh." Concluding this part of the program Miss Norma Tews read "Peace and Goodwill Toward All Men," while the choir softly hummed "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" as background music. Mrs. John Wilson, president of the Club, introduced the program selections and also an Vacation Periods Announced; School Parties Planned The holiday vacation periods for the elementary schools of this city will be from December 15 to Tuesday, January 2, reconvening on that day, according to an announcement by M. A. Gauer, principal. The Union High school, according to Paul Demaree, principal, will observe the holidays by dismissing on December 16 and convening again on Tuesday, January 2. The Parents and Teachers Association of each of the schools have planned pre-Christmas parties for the school children. A short business session will be held by the P.-T.A. preceding the entertainment. The P.-T.A. of the Broadway school held their Christmas party and treats for the youngsters or Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with all grades participating in presenting a delightful program. Also on Wednesday afternoon, the Benjamin Franklin P.-T.A. entertained the children of that school with a party and treats. The various grades presented a program of Christmas carols and a beautiful Christmas play. Rev James Harrison, pastor of the Four-Square Church, brought the inspirational message to the gathering. On Thursday evening, the P.-T.A. of Fremont School will entertain. As a part of the evening's program, to be held at 7:30, the various music classes will sing... WITH DAUGHTERS and Mrs. S. B. Toolen of Calif., spent Wednesday rday of last week here with their daughters, Linton S. Barthelmes and 550 South Helena street Huerte and family, who West Boadway. body reads The Gazette. ziker, presented "While I Did Watch My Flocks By Night," "O Holy Night," "White Christmas," which was dedicated to the Ebell club, and a contrasting number, "The Sleigh." Concluding this part of the program Miss Norma Tews read "Peace and Goodwill Toward All Men," while the choir softly hummed "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" as background music. Mrs. John Wilson, president of the Club, introduced the program selections and also announced that the club through the efforts of Miss Lena V. Rowe, was accredited with the sale of $22,000 in Sixth War Loan bonds. Mrs. Paul Demaree, junior past president of the club, arranged the delightful program. Decorations throughout the clubrooms were of unusual attractiveness with the large auditorium featuring a large evergreen tree gay with colorful baubles and the many colored lights at the south front side while at the other side an attractive arrangement of graduated lighted candles arranged with miniature choir-boys, pine boughs and cones before a large mirror completed this part of the decorative scheme. Upon entering the auditorium, a large basket of beautiful poinsettias, illuminated by the light from a table lamb, greeted the guests. The tea table, set with gleaming silver, was placed in front of the large window which had as the center theme of decoration a spray of silver boughs tied with wide blue satin bows and large clusters of blue Christmas balls. The lace covered tea table was centered with an unusual all-white arrangement on which was tied tiny blue balls, centered on a mirror and wreathed with silver tinsel and more blue balls. Blue candles in silver candle holders completed the arrangement. The stage was decorated with a silver tree gayly decorated with red balls with arrangements of red berries used on the piano and at the other side of the stage front. To get the full warmth and perfection of the setting, the guests were seated facing the large auditorium window. Hostesses for the tea were formally attired. The tea committee, which included the members of the Ways and Means committee, was headed by Mrs. Joe Van Wagoner and Mrs. Ray Reafsyder. Dainty tea sandwiches topped with frosted holly leaves and berries, sugar squares decorated with tiny Christmas trees and additional sandwiches and tea cakes were served during the tea hour. T.A. entertained the children of that school with a party and treats. The various grades presented a program of Christmas carols and a beautiful Christmas play. Rev James Harrison, pastor of the Four-Square Church, brought the inspirational message to the gathering. On Thursday evening, the P.-T.A. of Fremont School will entertain. As a part of the evening's program, to be held at 7:30, the various music classes will sing Christmas carols and favorite songs of the Christmas season. The English class will present a beautiful Christmas story in playlet form. The classes of the Lincoln school were entertained by the P.-T.A. of that school on Thursday afternoon (today) when they held their business session and treats for the children. A delightful program was presented by the members of the various classes. On Friday afternoon, Dec. 15, the Horace Mann P.-T.A. will entertain for the youngsters of the various classes with treats and other forms of entertainment. The party will be held at 1:30 o'clock. Also on Friday afternoon at 1:30, the classes of George Washington school will be guests of the P.-T.A. of that school when they entertain with a Christmas party. As the highlight of each of these parties was the appearance of jolly Saint Nick, as he paid each of the schools a special visit bringing with him the spirit of the holiday season, whose appearance is eagerly awaited each year by the children and who instills in their hearts, the true meaning of Christmas. Brownie's at Benj. Franklin School Have Xmas Party The spirit of the Christmas holidays prevailed Tuesday afternoon when the members of the Brownie troop of the Benjamin Franklin school were entertained by the mother hostesses, Mrs. Ivan Wood and Mrs. Wilbur McKee. Several delightful games of the holiday season were played by the youngsters during the party period. Christmas carols rang throughout the rooms as the young choristers sang the favorite Christmas season songs. Interesting baskets for the candies were fashioned from the holiday napkins, much to the pleasure of the guests, with gingerbread Santa Claus' served at the refreshment hour. The highlight of the afternoon was the exchange of gifts. NAVY RECOMMENDS USE OF V-MAIL LETTERS Announcing the curtailment of naval flying over North Atlantic routes during the winter months, the Navy Department this week again recommended increased use of V-Mail to assure messages from home to men of the Navy in the European theater of operations. Navy officials stated that air-mail letters, until spring, will take an average of two weeks for delivery, as compared to one week during summer months. “Air mail will continue to be slow during the coming winter months,” they said, “because naval flying over northern Atlantic routes has been curtailed until better flying weather in the spring.” V-mail, they revealed, rating priorities because of its space-saving vaule, will continue to reach its destination in the normal time of five to seven days. The equivalent of 25 sacks of airmail letters can be carried in one small V-mail sack. Because of the quantity of airmail posted, much of it will have to be carried in ships during the winter, authorities stated. Several delightful games of the holiday season were played by the youngsters during the party period. Christmas carols rang throughout the rooms as the young choristers sang the favorite Christmas season songs. Interesting baskets for the candies were fashioned from the holiday napkins, much to the pleasure of the guests, with gingerbread Santa Claus’ served at the refreshment hour. The highlight of the afternoon was the exchange of gifts. Co-leaders for this group are Mrs. Ted Kuchel and Mrs. Everett Cone. Robert Menzies Marries San Diego Girl at Yuma, Ariz. Robert N. Menzie, AMMF 3/c, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Menzie of near Anaheim, was wed recently to Crystal Clark, S1/c, USN, of San Diego, at a ceremony performed in San Diego, according to an announcement received by his parents. Robert is a former employee of the Mutual Citrus Products Corp., of this city, entering their employ after finishing his schooling here. Entering the aviation service, he became an instructor for the Army at Prescott, Ariz., and also at Tuscon. Two years ago next February he joined the navy and was placed on active duty last August. The young couple enjoyed a short leave here with relatives and friends before returning to their duties at Glenn View, Ill., and Hutchison, Kans. Have you called The Gazette to give a news item about the company you had, or the visit you made? Please phone 2206. DENTS OF CENTRALIA SCHOOL TO PRESENT BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PLAY combined classes of Cenmentary school have been diligently for the past weeks on a Christmas play gram that will be presentnear the school on Friday evecember 15, at 8:00 o'clock. The Was One Who Gave A nativity play with tracarols written by Annette Hall, who has written a collection of beautiful plays and for younger students, is the be presented. Then the program a prelude will be played by Miss Kroeker, who has chosen "He Shall Feed His Flock" by Messiah" by A. Handel festival Prelude," Selected. Processional: "Angels We heard on High" will be by the school choir. The grade choir will sing an old sir, "Deck the Halls," while theary choir will present "A Carol" a Russian folk tune. Christmas play, "There Was No Gave A Lamb," will be an feature of the program portray the story of the ers who are ready to give ed or grain or flowers only they themselves no longer need of them, cannot find try to the Christ Child, nor may understand the wonnings of which the heavgels tell. A boy wanders on a lamb, as dear to him other. He meets an angel, to give this lamb to the child of whom the angels at until this great gift is is the veil lifted from men's eyes. Then only are their hearts opened to the beauty and mystery of the first Christmas Eve. To conclude the program the school choir will sing "Joy To the World" by G. F. Handel. Characters chosen to be in the play are Dolores Sehr, Charles Huff, Louie Stephens, Patricia Lawrence and Harry Czapala. The manger scene will be portrayed by Jack Van Alstine, Jack Inman, Harold McCarty, Albert Alponte, Eddie Corrales, Raymond Redlick, Paul Chaidez, Ruth Andrus and Joe Andrus. The choir of angels will be Carlene Korn, Billy Marie Tidwell, Gladys Andrus, Shirley Robery, Elizabeth Van Hunnick, Jeanette Koss, Margaret Colbaugh, Lorraine Sehr, Donna Wardlow, Dor Lene Ihmen, Glenda Sipes, Glena Ryon, Jeanette Weizbrod and Paula Rhodes. The choirs will be composed of boys and girls from all eight grades and song leaders are Leona Shear and Irene Demaree. George Hedgecock will be stage manager while the usherettes are Geraldine Huff, Betty Siems, Eleanor Shear and Carol Reid. The national grapefruit crop of 137,600 carloads in the 1943-44 season broke all existing records; all four producing states—California, Arizona, Florida and Texas—showing greater production than ever before. The 1944 lemon crop was the smallest in volume since 1939. District Officer Guest of VFW Auxiliary Meeting Mrs. Bertha Bryson of Riverside, second district president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, was honored guest at the meeting held last Thursday evening, who spoke briefly on the excellent work the local chapter has done during the past year, particularly the hospital work. Mrs. Grace Schafer, president of the Anaheim chapter, introduced the guest. During the course of the business session, Susan Whippo, hospital chairman, reported on the recent visits to the Veterans hospital at Sawtelle and Norco. Accompanying Mrs. Whippo on these trips were Mrs. Schafer and Mrs. Martha Russell. Plans were completed for the Christmas party for the members of the adopted ward at Norco hospital. The local organization see that the boys confined here have all the necessities they need and at special occasions, extend gifts and entertainment for their enjoyment. The next meeting on December 21 will be the Christmas party for the members and their families. A pot luck dinner will be held and Bingo games will be the entertainment for the evening along with other forms of entertainment. Members of the VFW Post joined the auxiliary at a late hour for the refreshments. Bessie Poetz and Helen Terbey and their committee were in charge of the refreshment hour. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 5 FOR ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NEWS The S.Q.R. Store Suit the Gift To the Mon! Choose a gift that suits his personality, comfortable to wear and complimentary to the wearer. Select his gift at the S. Q. R. Store. Robes of flannel, chenille, gabardine, rayon, in handsome, mannish colors ...10.95 to 25.00 All wool Sweaters, coat style and slip-ons, plain and fancy knits by “Catalina,” “Gantner” and “Roper” ...6.50 to 9.00 Sport Shirts in popular colors by “Hendan,” “Mark Twain,” “B. V. D.” and “Cooper”— 2.95 to 10.00 Loafer Jackets of excellent quality fabrics, superbly tailored— 10.95 to 20.00 All wool Slacks of covert cloth, serge and gabardine. Large selection of colors ...10.95 to 12.50 Press Gloves of pigskin, suede, kid and grain ...2.95 to 5.00 Farmly lined leather gloves ...2.95 to 6.50 Wool scarfs, white and colors ...2.25 to 3.50 Skinke proof ties, made by “Hollyvogue,” colour” and “Arrow” ...1.00 to 3.50 Fur felt hats in smartest ades ...6.50 to 10.00 Travel cases and sets ...6.50 to 25.00 Gloves of pigskin, suede, kid and grain ...2.95 to 5.00 Farmly lined leather gloves ...2.95 to 6.50 Wool scarfs, white and colors ...2.25 to 3.50 Brinkle proof ties, made by "Hollyvogue," colour and "Arrow" ...1.00 to 3.50 Fur felt hats in smartest ades ...6.50 to 10.00 Tied travel cases and sets ...6.50 to 25.00 Half-folds by "Prince Gardner," "Swank" and heldon" ...1.50 to 19.00 Tie racks 1.00 to 1.25 Tie racks 1.00 to 3.00 The S2R Store