anaheim-gazette 1944-12-21

ANNUAL YULE PARTY FOR KIWANIS AND GUESTS HELD AT EBELL CLUBHOUSE The auditorium of the Anaheim Ebell Club was gay with a large white Christmas tree with decorations of red baubles and lights of various colors with other seasonal decorations to complete the festive theme, last Tuesday evening when the Kiwanis club members entertained "their ladies" for the twenty-second annual Christmas party. Following the dinner, the principal speaker and entertainer, E. E. Vincent, known as Dr. M. V. Elmore, a radio character of earlier radio days, namely "Dr. Fishface," and a top-star of that day, first presented "The American Dilemma," under the Dr. Elmore character, a first-hand humorous political speech. This was greatly enjoyed by the guests but the most mirthful and entertaining talk came later when he gave 'Radio Antics' in his role of E. E. Vincent, bringing the talk as a local feature. Mr. Vincent is now known as "Pappy" in the popular Lum 'n Abner radio skit that is presented over a nationwide radio network. Frank Kellogg introduced the speaker. During the entertainment the president, Fred Robins, was presented with a twenty-five dollar War Bond as a gift from the club, the presentation being made by Clyde L. Nickle. The newly-elected president, Paul Bakenhus, was introduced who then presented his acting board members: Fred Robins, junior past-president; F. A. Backs, treasurer; F. F. Fowler, assistant secretary; and the board of directors, W. Claussen, Paul Davidson, Harold Eaton, N. Faessel, Frank Kellogg, John Mary, Clyde Nickle, Marion Pickle and W. Troutman. For the group singing, led by Marion Pickle who was introduced by Fred Robins, president and chairman of the evening, was accompanied by Katherine Steward. Lovely solos were sung by Miss Edith Brown, accompanied by Shirley Eaton, and included "White Christmas" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas." The latter part of the evening was spent with card games and dancing with prizes in the games going to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ross and Mr. and Mrs. William Schumacher. The music of Tony Guerrero and his trio was enjoyed during the dancing. Young People of Church Enjoy Party The young people of the fellowship hour of the White Temple Methodist church, enjoyed a delightful party in the home of Mrs. Glen Ahlstrom of 110 South Walnut Street last Sunday evening following their meeting at the church. The assembled guests spent some time singing Christmas carols and playing games appropriate of the season. At the close of the evening, delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Christmas Party For St. Agnes Guild Thursday The Christmas spirit prevailed last Thursday evening when members of St. Agnes Guild St. Michael's Episcopal church held their annual Yuletide parade in the home of Mrs. Hugo Schultz at 306 East Wilhelmina Street. Lovely decorations of the holiday season were used in the home where the refreshment course further carried out the theme. Co-houses with Mrs. Schultz were M.J. Rod Brastad and Miss Gertrude Anderson. Miss Mary Reasoner of the High School faculty, was in charge of the evening's program and gave a very delightful book view appropriate to the holiday season. In keeping with the present economic conditions, the guests each brought a white elephant gift gaily wrapped and these placed on a table with each gift numbered. The guests each drew a name and found her gift on the exchange table. RETURNS FROM EAST Mr. and Mrs. Bert Arnold turned the first of the week free from a three weeks trip which took them to Chicago, Terra Haute, Indianaapolis and Cincinnati, combining a business mission with visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Arnold is personnel manager at the Granada Packing House. To move the past year's creations to California-Arizona citrus dustry paid a freight bill of million dollars. Frank Kellogg introduced the speaker. During the entertainment the president, Fred Robins, was presented with a twenty-five dollar War Bond as a gift from the club, the presentation being made by Clyde L. Nickle. The newly-elected president, Paul Bakenhus, was introduced who then presented his acting board members: Fred Robins, junior past-president; F. A. Backs, treasurer; F. F. Fowler, assistant Methodist church, enjoyed a delightful party in the home of Mrs. Glen Ahlstrom of 110 South Walnut Street last Sunday evening following their meeting at the church. The assembled guests spent some time singing Christmas carols and playing games appropriate of the season. At the close of the evening, delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Everybody reads The Gazette. at PENNEY'S 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 Bright Colors Sturdy Fabrics Downy-Soft Fillings Matching Loop Fringe Gay Floral Designs Square or Box Styles ANAHEIM GAZETTE MEN'S ACTIVITIES CLUBS By NORMA NIPPER Phone 2206 Christmas Party at St. Agnes Guild Thursday The Christmas spirit prevailed Thursday evening when the members of St. Agnes Guild of Michael's Episcopal church held their annual Yuletide party in the home of Mrs. Hugo Schultz 106 East Wilhelmina Street. Decorations of the holiday were used in the home with refreshment course further going out the theme. Co-hosted with Mrs. Schultz were Mrs. Ed Brastad and Miss Gertrude Person. Ms Mary Reasoner of the High School faculty, was in charge of evening's program and she a very delightful book re-appropriate to the holiday. Keeping with the present day milies, the guests each brought elephant gift gaily wrap and these placed on a table each gift numbered. The each drew a name and her gift on the exchange table. RNS FROM EAST and Mrs. Bert Arnold reel the first of the week from two weeks trip which took to Chicago, Terra Haute, Innisolis and Cincinatti, combin business mission with visitatives and friends. Mr. Ars personnel manager at theida Packing House. move the past year's crop california-Arizona citrus in-paid a freight bill of 66 dollars. LAS AMIGAS STUDY CLUB HAS YULE PARTY; PROGRAM OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS A beautifully lighted fir Christmas tree with lighted candles and arrangements of Christmas decorations on the mantle, tables and on the piano, set the scene for the lovely Christmas party for the members of the Las Amigas Study Club when they met at the home of Mrs. H. G. Carlin, West Broadway, last Tuesday afternoon. A bit of verse or a short Christmas story was used for response to the roll call. The business session was dispensed with and the main part of the program was presented, Mrs. Carlin introducing Mrs. Frank L. Purnell, wife of the pastor of the First Christian Church of Fullerton and Mrs. A. J. Saulsbury, choir director of the Christian Church, who presented a beautiful program on "Christmas Carols." "A Babe is Born in Bethlehem," a carol of the 14th century and of Latin origin, was the first number on the program. It was first written in German and set to Danish music in 1439 and was first sung in the Savior Church in Oslo, Norway. The best loved of all the Christmas hymns, "O Come All Ye Faithful," was next presented. The origin of this beautiful song is unknown but it is thought to be Portuguese. The first written translation was in 1751 and it was first sung in the Portuguese Church in London, England in 1785. "Silent Night, Holy Night," was written in 1818 by a young Austri- McNiel-Manis Wedding Recent Event: Live Here Simple but beautiful rites united in marriage Miss Gloria McNiel of Canoe, Alabama, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. McNiel of Mobile, Ala., and Lt. Allen A. Manis, Jr., USMCR, El Toro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bell of Flint, Mich., on December 2 at the Little Chapel of Roses, Glen Abbey Park, Chula Vista, Calif., at 7:00 p.m. with only immediate members and a few guests in attendance. The ceremony was performed before an altar of living trees and shrubbery in the chapel with lighted candelbra intermingled with tall baskets of pink and white gladioli. At each of the large windows, a living tree with green grass growing at the base and canary birds in cages added to the beauty of the setting. The Rev. Murray McNeil read the single ring ceremony. L. Marley Harvey, organist, played the traditional wedding music. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, J. R. McNiel, Chief PhoMate, USN, chose for the wedding a smart gray gabardine suit with the white of the blouse adding a touch of daintiness, black accessories with white gloves. She carried a white Bible during the ceremony. To complete her costume she wore a shoulder HOLIDAY TEA FOR MEMBERS THURS. The gay atmosphere of the holiday season greeted the members of the Anaheim chapter of Assistance League last Thursday afternoon when the sustaining members were honored with lovely tea at the P.E. Fluor hotel at 700 North Clementine Street. The members very gracious extended their appreciation to sustaining members for their cooperation throughout the past year for their perfect accord in philanthropic projects of the league and the invaluable assistance they have given in bringing about the perfection of their gifts through their generous contributions. Mrs. Sam Kraemer, advisor and founder of the Anaheim chapter greeted each of the guests as they arrived. The president, Mrs. ChA Pearson, presided over the board as the hostess chairmen. Lighted candles intermingling with boughs of pine and brilliant baubles were very attractive used as the decorative scheme with lovely Christmas scenes and background for the arrangement Unusual designs added to the interest of the Yuletide festivities. Mrs. J. Ben Kaulbars, project leader, very interestingly told me the need of the Heidebrink resuscitator or the anaesthesia machine for the Anaheim Lutheran hospital, one of which will be purchased during the year as the purchase project for the League, that members feeling that either these items will be of great benefit to the entire community and untold worth to the hospital staff. The tea table, covered with beautiful cloth, was centered with a gay Christmas decoration illuminated with candles. The best loved of all the Christmas hymns, "O Come All Ye Faithful," was next presented. The origin of this beautiful song is unknown but it is thought to be Portuguese. The first written translation was in 1751 and it was first sung in the Portuguese Church in London, England in 1785. "Silent Night, Holy Night," was written in 1818 by a young Austrian composer and was sung in a Christmas concert in Austria in 1833. Even today this beautiful carol is synonymous with the Christmas season and as we hear its beautiful melody we wonder at the thoughts of the composer as he wrote the lyrics. "Christians Awake," another of the carols, was written by John Byron, a young man who taught shorthand in London and was first published in 1773. A little known carol, "Blossom As a Rose Shall Here," was written by F. F. Grundtvig, known as the "Poet of Pentecost." The melody was written by a Danish composer by the name of Hartman. "Rise Up An' Foller" and "Wasn't That a Mighty Day," two negro carols was presented to convey the thoughts of the southern colored people who are deeply religious and whose songs convey their inner-most thoughts. "Christmas Bells" was written in 1863 by Henry W. Longfellow while his own son was wounded during the Civil War. Mrs. Purnell first related her experiences at Christmas while in New Zealand and also in Honolulu and the singing of the Christmas carols there. Mrs. Purnell told the story and Mrs. Saulsbury sang the carols. Mrs. Helen Kaulbars and Mrs. Dickenson played Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, distributing the attractively wrapped gift packages found under the tree. Mrs. Austin presided at the tea table, which was lovely with an arrangement of evergreens accented with a big red satin bow and streamers, three graduated tapers that were lighted, these being in the shape of green trees. Delicious Christmas cookies of every description, mints and salted nuts filled the table. Mrs. R. W. Dickenson assisted Mrs. Carlin with the hostess duties. Guests for the party included Mrs. John Wilson, president of Anaheim Ebell, and Mrs. M. A. Gauer, Mrs. Fred Weisel and her ring ceremony. L. Marley Harvey, organist, played the traditional wedding music. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, J. R. McNiel, Chief PhoMate, USN, chose for the wedding a smart gray gabardine suit with the white of the blouse adding a touch of daintiness, black accessories with white gloves. She carried a white Bible during the ceremony. To complete her costume, she wore a shoulder corsage of white gardenias. Mrs. J. R. McNiel, sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a black wool suit with a white blouse and black accessories. Her corsage was of pink camellias. Serving the groom as best man was Lt. Leo Dunnigan, USMCR, El Toro. An informal reception was held after the wedding at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Chamblin of San Diego. Lt. and Mrs. Manis are making their home at the Angelina Hotel in this city. When in need of job printing call the Anaheim Gazette, Phone 2206. "We'll be there in a minute." For many years it has been our custom to extend season's greetings to those whom we have the privilege of serving. It has been a custom to which we have looked forward with great anticipation as it always gives us an opportunity to tell you more about our business and community. Presbyterian Ladies Honored By Junior Group The senior ladies of the Presbyterian church were very graciously entertained in the blue room of the church recently by the members of the Junior Auxiliary, when the Christmas season was emphasized in the decorations and during the program. The principal speaker for the program was the Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, who brought the message on "The House of Christmas," a message most appropriate of the Holy season. Mrs. Gerald Patton very charmingly told the story of "The Other Wise Man," a beautiful Christmas story. Miss Roberta Norland, talented artist, played several lovely violin solos. Mrs. Stanley Frederick George was program chairman with Doris Baker presiding over the afternoon's meeting. HOLIDAY TEA FOR ASSISTANCE LEAGUE MEMBERS THURS. AT P. E. FLUOR HOME The gay atmosphere of the holi-season greeted the members of the Anaheim chapter of the Instance League last Thursday noon when the sustaining members were honored with a holy tea at the P. E. Fluor home 20 North Clementine Street. The members very graciously handed their appreciation to the training members for their cooperation throughout the past year, their perfect accord in the anthropic projects of the time and the invaluable assistance they have given in bringing to the perfection of their goal through their generous contributions. Sam Kraemer, advisor and leader of the Anaheim chapter, led each of the guests as they met. The president, Mrs. Chas. Pearson, presided over the tea and the aid of members of the club as the hostess chairmen. Intended candles intermingled boughs of pine and brilliant trees were very attractively arranged as the decorative scheme lovely Christmas scenes as a ground for the arrangements. Special designs added to the interior of the Yuletide festivities. J. Ben Kaulbars, project manager, very interestingly told of need of the Heidebrink resuscitation or the anaesthesia machine for the Anaheim Lutheran hospice one of which will be purified during the year as the purpose project for the League, the others feeling that either of items will be of great benefit to entire community and of worth to the hospital staff. Tea table, covered with a useful cloth, was centered with Christmas decoration illumination. Mr. and Mrs. Beddall Have Sunday School Class Party Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Beddall of Liberty Lane, were hosts to members of the Home-builders Sunday school class of the White Temple Methodist church last Tuesday evening when twenty members gathered for the Christmas party. The festive season and decorations had as the center of interest, a beautifully lighted Christmas tree under which all the gifts for the exchange were placed as each guest arrived. Gay Christmas bells with holly and other seasonal decorations were used throughout the house. Games appropriate of the occasion were played during the evening with a jolly time enjoyed by the guests. At a late hour delicious refreshments were served. GAS FOR TRAINING Gasoline consumed in training one American pilot, according to estimates reaching the Automobile Club of Southern California, would last the average driver 25 years. INSTANT CARE GOES TO BATTLE-WOUNDED From 80 to 90 per cent of the American soldiers wounded on D-Day received medical care within 10 minutes after they had fallen, the Ninth Service Command Surgeon said today at Fort Douglas, Utah. HERE FROM FULLERTON W. L. Hale of Fullerton, old time resident of this vicinity, was in Anaheim Tuesday to renew his subscription to the Anaheim Gazette. Mr. Hale came here in 1884 and has had an opportunity to watch the development of this highly improved district. ONLY 68 HOLD NATION'S TOP MILITARY HONOR The nation's highest military award—the Medal of Honor—has been awarded by the War Department to only 68 officers and enlisted men for valor in the present war, it was announced today at Fort Douglas, Utah, headquarters of the Ninth Service Command. The award, popularly known as the "Congressional Medal," is made in the name of congress. It is given to military personnel for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life"—a deed which left undone would not subject man to criticism. Recommendations for the award must be approved by the War Department or an officer in the rank of brigadier general or higher. In addition, an eye-witness report must accompany the recommendation. HIGHWAY SIGNS TABOO Advertising signs within the limits of 22 scenic areas in Pennsylvania are to be removed as soon as possible, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. In the twenty years following World War I, the per capita consumption of oranges increased 84 percent while the consumption of most other fruits and vegetables declined. INSTANT CARE GOES TO BATTLE-WOUNDED From 80 to 90 per cent of the American soldiers wounded on Day received medical care within 10 minutes after they had fallen, the Ninth Service Command Surgeon said today at Fort Douglas, Utah. Merry Christmas AND A VERY Happy New Year BONNIE CLEANERS 242 E. CENTER — ANAHEIM MERRY CHRISTMAS problems, your disappointments, of dreams unrealized, and in some instances personal sacrifices. It is with full knowledge of your experiences during the past year that we attempt to convey our thoughts in this mes- has been our custom to ings to those whom we serving. It has been a looked forward with always gives us an opour appreciation for mage. These Christbeen extremely perof the many contacts with our friends in the takes on added imy conscious of your problems, your disappointments, of dreams unrealized, and in some instances personal sacrifices. It is with full knowledge of your experiences during the past year that we attempt to convey our thoughts in this message. When we say "Merry Christmas," we want you to realize that the sentiment is deeper than the words imply. We want you to accept this as a personal message especially for you, so that you may understand our desire to share your disappointments as well as your happiness. Sincere Christmas wishes to you — our friends. The S2R store