anaheim-gazette 1944-12-21

SOCIETY NEWS Dinner Partv For Osteopath Ladies Held in Santa Ana The members of the Orange County Osteopathic Auxiliary were very delightfully entertained at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Tibbetts, 1403 North Towner Ave., Santa Ana, on Saturday evening, Dec. 9th, when they were guests for a buffet supper in their lovely new home. Festive decorations of the Christmas season were used throughout the home to add to the gaiety of the occasion. Twenty-six guests were present to enjoy the evening. Dr. Edward Jordt, an accomplished violinist, played several numbers, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Harold G. Carlin. They also assisted when the entire group sang holiday carols. The buffet table was covered with an exquisite cutwork cloth and was centered with a very unusual and extraordinary decoration at one end of the table, using a small mound of redwood from which three lighted tapers in red, green and white of different heights, rose and to complete the setting a large red satin bow was used. The buffet was decorated with an arrangement of lighted white candles with holly and red berries to add the festive note of the Yuletide. Dr. Peryl Clanton of Norwalk and Mrs. John Helmken of Santa Ana were in charge of the entertainment. Games were played with each member's score being tallied and each member receiving a gift, which were attractively wrapped and placed under the gaily decorated tree. Guests were present from Santa Ana, Norwalk, Fullerton, Anaheim, and Orange. Special Christmas Services at White Temple Methodist Special Christmas exercises by the children of the White Temple Methodist will be presented at 9:30 on Sunday morning to which the public is invited. Treats will be given by the youngsters at the close of the program. Practice for this program has been going on for several days and the children are confident of a perfect presentation. The morning service hour at 10:45 will feature special Christmas music by the choir, Mrs. Hayden Bolander, leader and Mrs. Walter Kempin, organist, when they will present some of the most beautiful of the Christmas songs and hymns. As an added feature of the program, Miss Roberta Norland will appear a guest violinist. A short Christmas message will be brought by the pastor. The Young People's special Christmas service will be at 7:00 p.m. with the social fellowship hour at 8 o'clock. WAR BONDS will buy a stake in your country's future. STUDENTS OF ENJOY DELIGHT Santa Claus with white whiskers and shiny boots was the center of the entertainment for the students and guest annual Christmas party heim Conservatory of West Center street, evening when Mrs. director of the school at the studio. Sixty guine九 of which were present for a most deining. Red and green decorated in the studio at the center of the scene an unusual arranger large red Christmas Leral smaller silver belft from the ceiling. At one studio, the scene of the Christ Child was life size form, using or ger scene. To bring off of the true Christmas ren other than the gifts by Santa Claus, mas story from St. Lucian Mary Joe Duncan, lor and Arthur Kormn. The program of Christmas was enjoyed by the elderly with the first nun program being by eigh Johnny Barnett play Night, Holy Night" paniment for the sinful lovely song by the en The children in turn their portion of the playa solo played by Phillip companied on the pianemerriman, as he playChristmas," to start ta tainment. Rosalie Hansen playing ending with the playingBells." She was drea angel with large silver At the conclusion of program, a loud knock at the door. Upon list He has thousands of essential calls to deliver this Christmas Many are RUSH, URGENT, IMPORTANT—for there is no holiday for war. So please use Long Distance only for essential calls on December 24, 25 and 26. 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At one end of the studio, the scene of the birth of the Christ Child was depicted in life size form, using only the manger scene. To bring the thought of the true Christmas to the children other than the bringing of gifts by Santa Claus, the Christmas story from St. Luke was read by Mary Joe Duncan, Phillip Taylor and Arthur Korn. The program of Christmas carols was enjoyed by the entire assembly with the first number on the program being by eight-year-old Johnny Barnett playing "Silent Night, Holy Night" as accompaniment for the singing of this lovely song by the entire group. The children in turn presented their portion of the program with a solo played by Phillip Taylor accompanied on the piano by Phoebe Merriman, as he played "White Christmas," to start the entertainment. Rosalie Hansen played a solo ending with the playing of "Jingle Bells." She was dressed like an angel with large silver wings. At the conclusion of the musical program, a loud knock was heard at the door. Upon listening again Children Honor Parents on 45th Wedding Date Honoring their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bamesberger of East Santa Ana street, on their forty-fifth wedding anniversary, Mrs. Wilmer Troutman and Henry Bamesberger and their families entertained last Sunday afternoon. Earlier that afternoon, they invited their parents out for dinner and while they were away from their home a number of friends gathered for a surprise event. Upon their return later in the afternoon, the honored couple realized the affair was in their honor, with guests continuing to arrive throughout the evening to extend their congratulations. Many lovely gifts and congratulatory cards were received by the bride and groom of forty-five years ago. Card games and visiting was the diversion for the evening hours. A large ice cream cake, beautifully decorated and centered with the inscription, "45," was served at a late hour. Present to enjoy this happy occasion were the honored couple, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bamesberger and their hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Troutman and two daughters, Sharon and Janice, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bamesberger, daughter and son respectively; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bamesberger, Jr., and daughter, Joan, and son, Jack, of Pomona; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kopitzke, Anaheim; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Heiden, also of Anaheim; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Delzenthal, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Delzenthal, of Whittier; Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Smothers, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Obluda, all of La Habra; Mrs. Mary McKenna and Mrs. Marie Sandro of Los Angeles; and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hoff and daughter, Katherine, Lt. "Hank" Chapman And Bride Here On Honeymoon Trip Arriving here this week for a holiday furlough and honeymoon, Lt. and Mrs. Henry W. "Hank" Chapman, whose marriage was solemnized on Monday, Dec. 15, at the First Baptist Church in Harlingen, Texas, are visiting with his mother, Mrs. John E. Keefe and Mr. Keefe, formerly of Anaheim and residing in Artesia for the duration. The bride is the former Miss Dixie Jane Galloway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Galloway of Harlingen. She was attended by two girlhood friends as maid of honor and bridesmaid. Attending the groom as best man was a former Fullerton Junior college classmate, Capt. Robert H. Seller, who is stationed at Liberal, Kansas. Four fellow officers from the Harlingen Army Air Base served as ushers. A reception was held at the bride's home in Harlingen following the ceremony, with the wedding party and a number of friends in attendance. The happy young couple left by plane later in the evening for Corpus Christi, Texas, entraining the following day for Los Angeles. Lt. Chapman is a native of Anaheim where he is a graduate of local schools, Fullerton Junior college and Occidental college. While attending Anaheim Union High-school, he was prominent as a swimmer and spring board diver. He entered the service in June of 1942. Early in January he will return to his post in Texas. He has a brother, Lt. Claud W. "Bill" Chapman with the U.S. Signal Corps and now stationed in England. U.S. citrus production in the crop year just starting is estimated at 401,050 carloads, three percent more than in the year just prior. Banker Tells About Intricacies Of World Finance Members of the Art club were given a list fundamentals of finance national banking and at last Friday's noon meeting at the Elk when Gustav Riedlin dent in charge of the banking department of America was the guest. A native of German lin entered the bank in Berlin in 1920, composing York in 1926, where he connected with a large bank until 1931 when he went west coast to be assigned to Bank of America. Naz化 as one of the leading cities on international airlines is president of The Friend Relations board. He produced by O.E.Hansen of the local branch of America who acted chairman at Friday's. Taking as his subjectional Currency Stabilization speaker made an interest of the intricacies of banking and currency; he proposed set-up international bank to be at $10-billion, whichatives from 44 nations upon at a meeting in last July. Of the fund of $8,400,000 States would contribute cent of the total, we and Russia second and est contributors, respecting smaller countries smaller amounts. "The United States'tain a strong army after the war," he said country must maintain come, which means it big export and import The children in turn presented their portion of the program with a solo played by Phillip Taylor accompanied on the piano by Phoebe Merriman, as he played "White Christmas," to start the entertainment. Rosalie Hansen played a solo ending with the playing of "Jingle Bells." She was dressed like an angel with large silver wings. At the conclusion of the musical program, a loud knock was heard at the door. Upon listening again bells were heard ringing and, upon opening the door, Santa Claus entered with his pack laden with gifts for each of the music students. Producing a big book in which were listed the names of all little boys and girls, Santa found the names of the children assembled and each youngster was questioned by the 'man-of-the-hour' after which they received a gift and a bag of candies. The Santa Claus was portrayed by Mr. Carl Fluegge, who gathered the children around the brightly lighted Christmas tree for the gift presentation. As he departed, much noise and bell ringing was in evidence as he went on his merry way to another Christmas party for little boys and girls. Delicious refreshments of spiced Orange juice and cookies were served to the hungry little guests. Present for this annual affair were: Arthur Korn, Jaqueline Shaw, Diane Coons, Betty Lane, Rosalie and Patty Hansen, Bobby Jean Gowns, Delores Pool, Edward Wingert, Marleene Krastel, Robert Loustau, Carol and Jimmy McIntyre, Gene Czatla, Joan and Nadine Tarcell, Mary Cone, Carol Kirk, Archie Stodart, Phillip and Wendell Taylor, Judith LaMori, Herby and John Barnett, Mary Joe Duncan, Betty Ann Fluegge, Phoebe Merriman, Connie Jo Benson and Joan Rees. Assisting Mrs. Seigel in the hostess duties was Ruth Ellen Taylor, granddaughter of Mrs. Seigel. SING CAROLS SAT. NIGHT The young people of the White Temple Methodist church will go caroling on Saturday night at 10:30 when they will visit the shut-ins and sick folks of Anaheim. Preceding this they will have a theatre party and the event will end with refreshments at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Held at their home at 412 South Olive street, sponsors of the young people. Dr. H. A. Johnston, Mrs. M. Anderson Wedding Revealed The marriage of Dr. H. A. Johnston of 205 South Claudina street, and Mrs. Margaret E. Anderson of North Lemon street, was revealed to friends here the first part of the week. Their marriage was solemnized last Saturday, Dec 16, at Yuma, Arizona. Attending Dr. Johnston and his bride were Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Easley of Coachella and Mrs. H. P. Tompkins of this city. As soon as reservations are secured, Dr. and Mrs. Johnston will spend some time in Mexico and be at home to their friends on South Claudina street after Feb. 1. CHRISTMAS TRADITION They come only once a year—holly and carols and Christmas gifts. And only once a year., too, does the postman bring you Christmas Seals. Don't forget to answer that letter—it's part of the Christmas tradition to support the fight against tuberculosis. Buy and Use Christmas Seals We'd like to wish each of you all the Joys of the Christmas Season because we feel deeply grateful to all our friends whom we have had the privilege of serving. SMITH-REAFSNYDER FURNITURE COMPANY 151 N. LOS ANGELES ST. — ANAHEIM CHRISTMAS GREETINGS It is Christmas again and time to be remembering friends like you who re-member us throughout the year. For your patronage and friendly good will we wish to express our gratitude and wish for you all the good things in life which you so richly deserve. E. A. SILZLE CORP. 212 S. ATCHISON — ANAHEIM Banker Tells Lions About Intricacies Of World Finance Members of the Anaheim Lions club were given a lesson in the fundamentals of finance and international banking and world trade at last Friday's noon luncheon meeting at the Elks clubhouse when Gustav Riedlin, vice-president in charge of the international banking department of the Bank of America was the guest speaker. A native of Germany Mr. Riedlin entered the banking business in Berlin in 1920, coming to New York in 1926, where he was connected with a large banking house until 1931 when he came to the west coast to be associated with the Bank of America. He is recognized as one of the leading authorities on international banking and is president of the Foreign Trade Relations board. He was introduced by O. E. Hanson, manager of the local branch of the Bank of America who acted as program chairman at Friday's meeting. Taking as his subject, "International Currency Stabilization," the speaker made an interesting story of the intricacies of international banking and currency, explaining the proposed set-up for an international bank to be capitalized at $10-billion, which representatives from 44 nations agreed upon at a meeting in this country last July. Of the stabilization fund of $8,400,000 the United States would contribute 31 percent of the total, with England and Russia second and third largest contributors, respectively, and the smaller countries in relatively smaller amounts. "The United States must maintain a strong army and navy after the war," he said, "and this country must maintain a high income, which means it must do a big export and import business." partly held this year. He also announced a membership drive to be started in January. Visitors present were Ted Craig, Ross Lee Laird, Bert Sizer, and Pvt. Darwin Stockwell who has just returned from four years service in the Aleutian Islands. A fine turkey dinner was prepared by Chief Glenn for the Lions meeting. Harold Messecar Died Wednesday From Gun Wounds Harold Gene Messecar, thirteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Messecar of the home on west Ball road near Brookhurst road, died Wednesday morning from gun-shot wounds received while he was hunting with his father and older brother at the gun club grounds near Newport Beach. The boy had returned to the car for additional ammunition and had placed his gun beside the car, leaning it against the running board. In some unknown manner the gun was discharged and the full load entered his left side just below the ribs. He was rushed to the Community Hospital in Santa Ana and was pronounced dead upon arrival. A native of Whittier, he had been a resident of Anaheim all his life. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. E. Woody Hodson, pastor of the First Baptist church of Fullerton, will officiate and interment will be made in Loma Vista Memorial Park. During the past year the California Fruit Growers Exchange used 43 million boxes for the shipping of oranges, lemons and grapefruit from California and Arizona. Job Printing, Gazette, Phone 2206. MAY THE JOYS OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON GO WITH YOU ALL THROUGH THE NEW YEAR MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR CLARICE SPORTSWEAR 219 W. CENTER — ANAHEIM The Best of the Season The Big Headlines of Today Are Not Wars, Accidents, Politics, Marriages or Strikes, They’re The Big Headlines of Today Are Not Wars, Accidents, Politics, Marriages or Strikes, They're HOLIDAY GREETINGS EMPLOYEES OF ANAHEIM GAZETTE Mrs. Henry Kuchel Ted Kuchel Jake Proctor "Chappy" Chaplin Norma Nipper DeLois Caldwell Oscar Barber Elsie Smith Francis Nipper Frank Haney Jimmy Allan Leo Homan Lloyd Smith S/Sgt Howard Reitter