anaheim-gazette 1945-02-15

SOCIETY NEWS Beta Sigma Phi Pledge 12 Members At Formal Dinner Seven new members were pledged to Beta Sigma Phi sorority Thursday night at a beautiful candlelight ceremony that followed a formal dinner at the Clair Mauerhan, Josephine LaRue, Towne House in Fullerton. Those pledged were the misses Anna Betty Colston, Helen Motley, Eloise Smith, Helen Sharp and Alice Williamson. The latter two renewed pledges that had formerly been taken. The impressive service was conducted by Bessie Renner, assisted by Myrtle Boney and Mildred Maurehan. Following the ceremony the rest of the evening was spent informally in games and music, the latter being furnished by Josephine LaRue, who is an accomplished pianist. At the dinner hour each of the pledges was presented with a beautiful camellia corsage, a gift from the chapter members. The banquet table was centered with a crystal bowl that held a lovely arrangement of deep, red camellias while lighted tapers and nut cup favors employing the heart, valentine motif completed the table decorations. Myrtle Boney was responsible for the lovely decorations. It was announced that the chapter would hold a party at the Girl Scout bungalow on South Citron street on Feb. 12 for the Girl Scout Council Perfects Future Plans at Meeting "Girl Scouting has increased 60% since 1940, due mainly to encouragement from educators," stated Mrs. Arthur Roquet, Girl Scout Commisioner of Anaheim, who gave a report of her recent attendance at a Girl Scout council members training course at Mar Casa on Balboa Island at the monthly meeting of the Anaheim Girl Scout Council held last Wednesday evening at the Girl Scout bungalow, 200 S. Citron. Mrs. Roquet described the fun and good comradeship experienced during her week at the conference as she explained how each took her turn at KP duty and appeared in the skits on the program. The main business at the conference concerned instructions for commissioners and council members. She announced a regional conference to be held in Pasadena in April and asked council members to plan on attending. Plans for the International Friendship Program to be presented March 15 at Fremont School, and the Annual Dinner in April were discussed. Reports of standing committees included that of Mrs. Tex Middleton, organization chairman, who announced steps are being taken to organize Girl Scout and Brownie troops in the outlying districts. To date the schools that have been contacted are Savannah, Katella, Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins Feted At Post Nuptial Event The recent marriage of Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins of 207 East Wilhelmina street inspired a happy occasion last Friday night when members of the Foursquare Gospel church gathered at the home of the pastors, Rev. and Mrs. James R. Harrison, Rt. 1, to honor them with a post-nuptial shower. Mrs. Perkins is the former Miss Gertrude Battle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Battle of this city. Mr. Perkins is serving with the U. S. Navy and is now enjoying a leave following many months in the Pacific theater of operations. The end of this month they will go to Washington, D.C. where they will establish their home while he is engaged in further training. More than 40 guests attended the affair. The evening was devoted to many interesting games and concluded with a clever treasure hunt that finally led the honored guests to the many lovely gifts presented them. At the refreshment hour homemade ice cream and daintily decorated individual cakes were served on trays. Favors were attractive brides fashioned from white lace paper doilies. The buffet table was beautifully centered with a bridal arrangement of dainty white spring flowers grouped around the base of a white heart shaped wedding bell. The couple were further honored Tuesday evening when the bride's mother, Mrs. Fred Battle, entertained in their honor at her home with another post nuptial event. The banquet table was centered with a crystal bowl that held a lovely arrangement of deep, red camellias while lighted tapers and nut cup favors employing the heart, valentine motif completed the table decorations. Myrtle Boney was responsible for the lovely decorations. It was announced that the chapter would hold a party at the Girl Scout bungalow on South Citron street on Feb. 12 for the Benjamin Franklin Girl Scout troop that the chapter sponsors. Fremont P.T.A. To Have Founders Day Tea On Wednesday A Founder's Day tea honoring past presidents will be an event of next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Fremont school cafeteria when members of the Fremont Parent Teacher's association will gather for the annual affair. Plans were made last Friday when members of the board met for that purpose. An important feature of the afternoon will be election of officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Charles Frank, president, will preside and the program will be presented by Mrs. Milton Coney, chairman. The program will include music by students and a quiz program that will concern general information about the National Congress of Parent Teachers and its usefulness in post-war planning. SON BORN A son was born Saturday to Pfc. and Mrs. Lee L. Mattson at the Santa Ana Community hospital. The infant weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces. The family residence is at 403 South Philadelphia street. Plans for the International Friendship Program to be presented March 15 at Fremont School, and the Annual Dinner in April were discussed. Reports of standing committees included that of Mrs. Tex Middleton, organization chairman, who announced, steps are being taken to organize Girl Scout and Brownie troops in the outlying districts. To date the schools that have been contacted are Savannah, Katella, and Magnolia. Anyone interested in starting a Girl Scout troop in his district may call the Girl Scout Office, 4889, for assistance. Popular Anaheim Girl Announces Engagement The engagement of Miss Mary Joanne Alden and Lt. Jack O. Eubanks, Army Air Corps, was formally announced last week by the bride-to-be's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Alden of South Claudina street. Lt. Eubanks is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Eubanks of Birmingham, Alabama. Miss Alden is a freshman at the University of Southern California and is affiliated with a dramatic sorority, is actively engaged in Red Cross work on the campus and is social chairman of her house. While attending the Anaheim Union High school she starred in many of the student-body dramatic performances. Lt. Eubanks has recently returned form a year's duty in England and wears the DFC, Air Medal with three Oak, Leaf Clusters and a presidential citation. He was officially credited with destroying four enemy planes. At the time of his enlistment he was a senior student at the University of Alabama where he was affiliated with Kappa Alpha fraternity. Pan-Hellenic Devotes Time To War Activities Red Cross work and other phases of war work being carried on by the social sororities throughout the United States and in Pan-Hellenic groups was reported on and discussed at the meeting of the Northern Orange County Pan-Hellenic Monday evening when the group met at the home of Mrs. Exell Price, 704 Grandview, Fullerton. Members attending from Anaheim were Mary Reasoner, Ethel Caverly, Martha Grafton and Gene Kuchel. Assisting in the hostess duties were Mrs. Samuel Ferraris, Mrs. Jean Quinan, Miss Astrid Hansen and Alice Robb. A delightful dessert course preceded the business meeting. Guests served themselves from a prettily decorated buffet table that was centered with an arrangement of pink and white camellias. Guests for the evening were Mrs. Uriel Hobbs and Mrs. John Poyet of Anaheim. Mrs. Art Spitzer was introduced as a new member. Those giving reports on wartime activities were Astrid Hansen, Delta Delta Delta sorority; Jean Quinan, Delta Zeta sorority and Marthella McSevney on national pan-hellenic work. The latter used as her source of information "Banta's Greek Exchange." The evening was concluded with members doing Red Cross work. 13 Members Over 70 Honored By Church Group Last Week Thirteen members who have attained the age of 70 were honored by the Women's Missionary society and the Ladies Aide of the WAKE UP AMERICA! To the fine job being done by the Boy Scouts of America BEST OF LUCK ON THEIR 35th ANNIVERSARY Contributed by M. Eltiste & Co. INCORPORATED Dealer For McCormick-Deering Farm Equipment International Trucks 407 East Fourth St. Santa Ana 312 N. Los Angeles St. Anaheim 13 Members Over 70 Honored By Church Group Last Week Thirteen members who have attained the age of 70 were honored by the Women's Missionary society and the Ladies Aide of the Evangelical church last Thursday afternoon when the two groups met in all day sessions. Each of the honorees were presented with a corsage and a huge birthday cake further marked the occasion. Those honored included Mrs. A. J. Koch, Mrs. Bertha Hochuli, Mrs. Amelia Koch, Mrs. Minnie Schultz, Mrs. Hattie Dupke, Mrs. Margaret Hess, Mrs. Sarah Panner, Mrs. Henrietta Michel, Mrs. M. Sell, Mrs. A. Block, Miss Mary Wipperman, Miss Rose Kries, all of Anaheim and Mrs. H. Godfrey of Minneapolis, Minn. A pot luck luncheon was served at the noon hour and the birthday table was beautiful with a variety of spring flowers and pink lighted tapers. Miss Lydia Betz, Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. Irene Keller presented a clever skit during the program hour that was under the direction of Mrs. Keller and Miss Betz. During the business hour plans were perfected for the all county Epworth League convention that will be held at the church on Sunday, Feb. 25. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. R. C. Hein, president. The devotional hour was led by Mrs. Keller, Mrs. S. F. Hilgenfeld presided over the Women's Missionary society business session. No Anaheim resident can afford to be without The Gazette at the small cost of only $2.00 a year. and Mrs. James Jns Feted At Nuptial Event cent marriage of Mr. and James Perkins of 207 East na street inspired a hapsion last Friday night members of the Foursquare church gathered at the the pastors, Rev. and Mrs. Harrison, Rt. 1, to honwith a post-nuptial showPerkins is the former rude Battle, daughter of Mrs. Fred Battle of this Perkins is serving with Navy and is now enjoyleave following many in the Pacific theater of the end of this month go to Washington, D.C. they will establish their file he is engaged in furing. than 40 guests attended The evening was devotay interesting games and with a clever treasure finally led the honored the many lovely gifts them. refreshment hour homecream and daintily decividual cakes were servys. Favors were attracts fashioned from white doilies. The buffet tateautifully centered with arrangement of dainty ring flowers grouped the base of a white heart adding bell. apple were further honday evening when the other, Mrs. Fred Battle, died in their honor at her Crusaders Hold Valentine Party At Booth Home A valentine party that held several surprises was an event of Tuesday night and was given by the Young People's League of the Foursquare Gospel church at the home of Mrs. Thelma Booth, Lincoln highway, who graciously extended the use of her home for the occasion. More than 25 members, who call themselves the Crusaders, gathered for the affair that was planned by Miss Mary Louise Perkins, social chairman. The young people conceived the idea of surprising and honoring Mrs. Clara Redmond who was 79 years old on Valentine's Day and who is the oldest member of the church. To this end she was invited to the party and during the course of the evening was presented with numerous valentines, a handkerchief enclosed in each. Another surprise awaited Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins when they were honored with a post-nuptial kitchen shower. The rest of the evening was devoted to the enjoyment of games and concluded with the serving of delightful refreshments. Decorations were carried out in the valentine motif. Circle Day of White Temple Begins New Study Program The four circles of the White Temple Methodist church met last night, Thursday, and began discussions and study of the book, "West of the Dateline." At the Success Rewards Day and Night Cafe During First Week After the first week of operating on a 24-hour a day basis, Miss Lorraine Stellburg stated this morning that the newly re-opened Ideal cafe at 156 South Los Angeles street, apparently is fill- Native Sons Heard Account of Life In Jap Prison Camp Following his interment and civilian war prisoner in a Japanese camp in Shanghai immediately following the Pearl Harbor disaster and his subsequent return to the United States on the first made by the Gripsholm, E. Himrod of Brea told members of the Native Sons of the Golden West and their guests that he did not believe there was such thing as a "Japanese-American" or a German-American." There are no hyphenated Americans, he said only real Americans. More than 100 attended a meeting Wednesday night, held at the Elk's club cafe and guest included representatives from Santa Ana and Huntington Beach chapters. President Gerard O'Neill presided. The speaker told of being imprisoned at 69 in the Bridgehill prison in Shanhai and how former Japanese friends turned against him immediately after the debacle at Pearl Harbor. He said that every Japanese, whether in the army or a civilian is a first, last and always. An American can-educated Jap officer told him that the Japanese people are prepared and willing to keep trying for more than 100 years if necessary to win. Of the Japanese seers here to study most of them we told to concentrate on our weaknesses instead of our strength... Circle Day of White Temple Begins New Study Program The four circles of the White Temple Methodist church met last night, Thursday, and began discussions and study of the book, "West of the Dateline." At the same time it was announced that tomorrow, Friday, will be a "Day of Prayer," this idea being sponsored nationally by the Federated Council of Church Women. Mrs. Melvin Hilgenfeld entertained members of her circle with an informal discussion on the book and devotionals were led by Mrs. G. A. Starr. Spring flowers decorated the buffet table at the refreshment hour. The banquet was later taken to a member, Mrs. Myrtle Owen who was ill and unable to attend. Members of Mrs. Fred Edward's circle met at the home of Mrs. Gene Frantz and Mrs. Charles Rinehart. A dessert luncheon carried out in the valentine motif was enjoyed prior to the program. Mrs. Lena Wagner was hostess to Mrs. C. C. Reinert's circle and was assisted in hostess duties by her sister, Miss Lucille Rowe and her aunt, Miss Rowe. Mrs. I. R. Grizzle was study book leader and devotionals were led by Mrs. Luther Strain. Mrs. Ralph Oliver was in charge of the inspirational period and Mrs. A. C. Riutcel gave a temperance reading. 40th Anniversary Observed Here By Rotary Club Rotarians observed the 40th anniversary of the founding of the organization last Monday noon when the members met in regular session at the Elks club and heard an address on Rotarian principles by Milt Chapman, past district governor. George Hedstrom presided. Ronald Brandon announced the Boy Scout drive and told of the great increase in that organization in northern Orange County during the past year. Fred Baker, eastern district manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange was a special guest. The birthday of Ralph Focht was observed. Boy Scout Week MISS LORRAINE STELLBURG ing a real need in Anaheim. During the time the cafe was closed, for the past two years, Anaheimers and travellers have been unable to eat downtown after midnight, and in many instances have not even been able to get breakfast anywhere in the city, many workers being forced to drive to Fullerton for their morning meal, especially on Sundays and holidays. Recently several new eating places have opened in the city and the situation has been relieved somewhat, however, not until the past week has it been possible for shift workers or others to eat in the city after midnight. In the meantime the Ideal cafe, one of the finest and best furnished eating establishments in this section of the county, has remained closed due to other interests of the owners and the general help shortage. Believing that she could render a real service to the eating public, Miss Stellburg, an experienced cafe operator, leased the Ideal cafe building and equipment with the idea in mind of operating 24 hours a day. If the first week's business is a criterion she now believes her idea was right. With a good patronage throughout the daytime the newly opened cafe has been equally busy at night, especially between the hours of one and four o'clock in the morning. Patrons have reported the quality of the food as excellent. Miss Stellburg, happy with the results of her first week's efforts, wishes to express her appreciation for the splendid patronage given her 'round-the-clock eating establishment so far and extends an invitation to the public to visit and inspect her modern cafe. Following the war-time custom the cafe will be closed one day each week, on Mondays. Final Rites Held For Otto Stabbert In Los Angeles, Mon. Otto Stabbert, 67, a native of Germany who came to America fifty-two years ago and to California twenty-four years ago and to Los Angeles seventeen years ago, died Thursday evening at the White Memorial hospital in Los Angeles after an extended illness. Boy Scout Week Observed by Local Kiwanis Club With boys of Boy Scout troop No. 74 as special guests local Kiwanians observed Boy Scout week Tuesday noon at the Elks club and heard boys leaders report on progress made in Scouting during the past year in Northern Orange county. Troop 74 is sponsored by the Kiwanis club with Jerry Young as Scoutmaster. Lawrence Weaver, Curtis Nead and Herbert Daniels, representing the troop, attended in uniform. Besides sponsoring the troop many of the Kiwanians themselves are actively engaged in the Scout movement including William P. Webb, Frank Kellogg, Joe Sowder, Bob Ermisch, Clarence Taylor and Leonard Schwacofer, who is Scoutmaster of the American Legion troop No. 72. Two new Kiwians, Art Shipkey and Glen Gilmore, were inducted by the local club Tuesday noon. Kiwanian Norbert Faessell reported on conditions in the eastern part of the United States on a recent business trip. His observations dealt particularly with regard to the recent cold wave which tied up rail and highway traffic in that section of the country. President Paul Bakenhus presided. Final Rites Held For Otto Stabbert In Los Angeles, Mon. Otto Stabbert, 67, a native of Germany who came to America fifty-two years ago and to California twenty-four years ago and to Los Angeles seventeen years ago, died Thursday evening at the White Memorial hospital in Los Angeles after an extended illness. He leaves his wife, Mary Stabbert of Los Angeles; one son, Herbert H. Stabbert of Anaheim; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Schmierer, Davis, California and Mrs. Alice Beeman, San Francisco; one sister, Mrs. J. H. Bohnet of Anaheim; three brothers, Julius Stabbert of Germany, Carl Stabbert of San Antonio, Texas and Ernest Stabbert, Lodi, California and three grandchildren. He was a member of the 15th Street Baptist church in Los Angeles. Funeral services, under the direction of the Hilgenfeld mortuary, were conducted from the 15th Street Baptist church in Los Angeles, Monday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Edmund Mittelstedt, pastor of the church, officiated, assisted by Rev. O. R. Schroeder, former pastor of Bethel Baptist church in Anaheim. Burial was made in Inglewood cemetery. INFLATION CONDITIONS Pvt. Willie Comstock, son of Mrs. Maude Comstock of South Kroeger street writes from "Somewhere in China" concerning the terrible inflationary conditions there and says that money is now down "400 to 1 and prices are sky high." "There were sure fireworks close to us yesterday," he wrote, "we could hear bombs exploding and see smoke from the guns of the airplanes." He also told how they drew a ration of five packs of cigarettes a week but had no candy. Native Sons Hear Account of Life In Prison Camp owing his interment as a war prisoner in a Japanese camp in Shanghai immediately seeing the Pearl Harbor disband and his subsequent return to United States on the first trip by the Gripsholm, E. H. and of Brea told members of Native Sons of the Golden and their guests that he did believe there was such a case as a "Japanese-American or human-American." There are oftenated Americans, he said, real Americans. More than 100 attended the big Wednesday night, held at Elk's club cafe and guests represented from the Ana and Huntington Beach areas. President Gerard Calresided. The speaker told of being immed at 69 in the Bridgehead area in Shanhai and how his Japanese friends turned him immediately after abduction at Pearl Harbor. He met every Japanese, whether army or a civilian is a Japanast and always. An Ameri-educated Jap officer told him Japanese people are pre- and willing to keep trying more than 100 years if neces- win. Of the Japanese sent to study most of them were concentrate on our weak- instead of our strength he American civilians in the Far East were told to sail for home long before Pearl Harbor, but that many of them did not have the price of tickets to America because of the high cost of living resulting from inflation. He said that people were willing to sign the notes to be paid upon their arrival in the U.S., but that the companies refused to accommodate them. Consequently when ships sailed for home more than half the passenger space was empty. The speaker, now making his home in Brea, spent 41 years in China as an employee of an oil concern. Have you called The Gazette to give a news item about the company you had, or the visit you made? Please phone 2206. New Pioneer Club Elects Officers A newly organized Pioneer club, to be known as the U. S. Grant Y Pioneers, met last Thursday evening at the Fremont school bungalow for the purpose of completing oragnization and electing officers. On March 1 John Drennon, teacher at Fremont, will assume the role of advisor and until that time Wilbur Boney is meeting with the boys. Elected to office were Lee Wright, chief ranger; Jim Webb, deputy-ranger; Orlyn North, treasurer; Herbert Lovett, sergeant-at-arms; Charlie Burgess, chaplain; Robert Simon, secretary and Don Westenkuehler, reporter. WAR BONDS will guard against a post-war depression. Efficient escrow service ● Real estate men and others find that Bank of America offers a prompt, efficient, and convenient escrow service Real estate men and others find that Bank of America offers a prompt, efficient, and convenient escrow service Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION • MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM INVEST IN WAR BONDS AND HOLD THEM UNTIL MATURITY Spring... 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