anaheim-gazette 1945-04-12

SOCIETY WOMEN'S ACTIVITY By HELEN GRAFTON HALL Phone 2206 PARENTS OF LOCAL MAN HAVE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AT PICO HOME When Will and Sade Arns were married on April 10, 1895 in Iowa there wasn't a wedding ring and there weren't any orchids for in that long ago bride's didn't always wear wedding rings and orchids were a luxury that very few enjoyed. Last Sunday though the bride of 50 years was presented with an old fashioned gold wedding band as a mark of love and esteem from her husband when they celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at their home on Pico and two of their sons, Earl Arns of Anaheim and Harry Arns of Norwalk presented their mother with a corsage of three golden orchids fashioned with golden net and ribbon streamers. Daughter of the honored couple, Mrs. Dora Phelps was here for the great occasion from her home in Missouri as was another son, Paul and his wife of Utah. Two other sons, S/Sgt. Ralph Arns, stationed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and William Ray Arns, USN, stationed at San Diego, were unable to be present, but sent telegrams of congratulations and gifts. Sunday afternoon an open house was held at the honored couple's home and throughout the afternoon hours scores of friends came to call Guests were received by Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. DeWitt Marsh of Iowa who is a neice of the honored couple. The home was a veritable flower garden as a result of the many beautiful floral gifts sent Mr. and Mrs. Arns. Mrs. Paul Arns assisted in serving refreshments of homemade ice cream, cake and hot beverages. At 6:30 o'clock in the evening a fried chicken dinner was served by Mrs. Earl Arns and Mrs. Harry Arns and 47 members of the immediate family and close friends were seated at the long table that was centered with a three tiered wedding cake. Napkins; lettered in gold, bore the words, "Sade and Will, 1895-1945." Lighted tapers and beautiful flowers in golden tones completed the table appointments. While these affairs were held two days before the actual anniversary that was on Tuesday the day itself was also remembered. Tuesday morning the honored couple and other members of the family attended Tom Brenneman's "Breakfast in Hollywood" after which they enjoyed an anniversary luncheon at a Hollywood cafe. In the afternoon they attended a radio audience participation program, "What's Doing Ladies." In the evening the Moose Lodge in Whittier gave a party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Arns. T. M. Elliott, for 20 years in China with the world service of the Y.M.C.A., addressed the student body assembly at the Anaheim Union High school last Monday. He talked on "Ching Today" and spoke of the relationship between China and the United States and the effect one nation has on another. Elliott is now retired and lives near Redlands. Their very LIVES depend on you! Their very LIVES depend on you! WHAT CAN YOU SPARE THAT THEY CAN WEAR? THE VERY LIVES of multitudes in war-torn countries depend on the filling of their desperate need for clothing. The demands of America's armed forces and civilian needs are so great that only a small amount of new clothing can be spared for overseas relief. But all of us can spare some serviceable used clothing—to provide the 150 million pounds that must be collected this month for that purpose. In the clothes closets and attics of America given all but life itself toward the same lasting peace we all are fighting for. Let's get it out—and send it off—NOW! What YOU Can Do! 1 Get together all the serviceable used summer and winter clothing you can spare. This includes: Men's, women's, children's, and infants' wear, and shoes. Overcoats, topcoats, suits, dresses, shirts, skirts, jackets, pants, work clothes, gloves, underwear, sleeping garments, robes, sweaters, shawls, and all knit goods. Also blankets, bedclothes. 2 Take your contribution to your local COLLECTION DEPOT now or arrange to have your LOCAL COMMITTEE collect it before April 30th. The demands of America's armed forces and civilian needs are so great that only a small amount of new clothing can be spared for overseas relief. But all of us can spare some serviceable used clothing—to provide the 150 million pounds that must be collected this month for that purpose. In the clothes closets and attics of America's homes is enough usable, spare clothing to help care for the 125 million men, women, and children—in Europe alone—who have UNITED NATIONAL CLOTHING COLLECTION for Overseas War Relief • HENRY J. KAISER, National Chairman APRIL 1 TO 30 This advertisement prepared by the War Advertising Council for United National Clothing Collection, and sponsored by MAHAFFEY & FITZ FURNiture 123-131 WEST CENTER STREET - ANAHEIM Anaheim Committee AKSEL, OAS, General Chairman N. E. Faessel Mayor Chas. Pearson Lee Fabian Al Raymond E. W. Moeller, Sec. Anaheim Collection Depots Anaheim Chamber of Commerce 186 North Los Angeles Street Anaheim City Garage 518 South Los Angeles Street Lee Fabian Store 148 East Center Street All Elementary Anaheim and Suburban Schools All Anaheim Churches Anaheim Post Office Lobby Anaheim Union High School ANAHEIM GAZETTE HEN'S ACTIVITIES CLUBS HELEN GRAFTON HINEMAN Phone 2206 Theta Rho Girls Install Officers At Santa Ana Rites An impressive ceremony marked the formal installation of Theta Rho girls Wednesday night of last week when more than 200 girls from the county and friends gathered in Santa Ana for the event. Membership now totals 74 girls from all parts of the county. Those seated were Pat Kilpatrick, president; Joan Dilly, vice-president (both from Santa Ana); Sue Benbrooks of Anaheim, recording secretary and LaDonna Plews of Anaheim, financial secretary; Marianna Penwell of Santa Ana, treasurer. Appointive officers seated were Joan Crawford, chaplain; Evelyn Wilde, warden; Evelyn Kilpatrick, marshal; Mary Alice Hutchinson, conductress; Della Horn of Anaheim, right supporter to the president; Maxine Sinsley, left supporter to the president; B. Gist, musician; Barbara Crawford, right supporter to the vice-president; Dorotha Cherburne, Barbara Wardlow, Evelyn Taylor and Gloria Sinsley, heralds; Audrey Kruse, inside guardian; Gwen Ahlstrom of Anaheim, outside guardian. Installing officer was Marguerite Folger and assistant installing officer was her sister, Marie Fogler who is also retiring president. Hazel Fogler was mascot for the evening rites. Horseshow bouquets made of sweetpeas and greenery were carried by the officers who wore formal attire. group and will succeed Bessie Renner. Other officers elected were Alice Williamsen, vice-president; Eloise Smith, treasurer; Helen Sharp, recording secretary and Anna Claire Mauerhan, corresponding secretary. Plans for installation services were tentatively set for April 30 when the Founder's Day banquet will be held. Following the business session Bessie Renner and Myrtle Boney gave a program on the history of jewelry and precious stones. The evening was concluded with a social hour at which time delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Mariners Hold First Meeting Of New Year The first meeting of the new club year was held Wednesday night of last week by the Mariner's club of the First Presbyterian church and Roy Curtis, skipper, presided. The meeting was held in the blue room of the church and Rev. Stanley F. George opened the meeting with a prayer. Feature of the evening's program was the appearance of Sgt. Ed Gilbertson of the SAAAB who impersonated Charles Laughton in a scene from "Mutiny on the Bounty." Helen George and Jimmy Jay sang two duets from "Sweethearts" by Victor Herbert. The group also enjoyed community singing led by Jimmy Jay. A song fest was announced for the following Sunday evening at Newlin Home Scene Of Farewell Party For Chuck Davis The George Newlin home Mills Drive was the setting a surprise birthday and away party for "Chuck" Davies 620 North Zeyn street who is offering the armed forces on May 28. His wife, Marietta, and Ann Newlin were co-hostesses the affair that was held in the tio one night last week. Multi-colored lights and white and blue decorations were used to decorate the outdoor tio and the supper tables the Mexican supper of chili bacon had an extra good twang because they were cooked in an iron casserole over the open fireplace. Birthday cake was also decorated in the patriotic colors. Before the late evening surpassed many interesting games in sparsed hours of dancing shuffleboard. Besides the hostesses and honored guest those enjoying evening were Mr. and Mrs. William Burr, Mr. and Mrs. Ro Balch, Mrs. Florence Peet, and Mrs. Bill Kirk, Bill Leigh George Newlin. New Officers Assume Posts At Flower Mission Recently elected officers of Flower Mission of the First Presbyterian church were installed Thursday afternoon by Mrs. H. Newkirk who used a service bon theme for the simple, impressive rites. The meeting was at the home of Mrs. Emma Hlen on North Lemon street and Wardlow, Evelyn Taylor and Gloria Sinsley, heralds; Audrey Kruse, inside guardian; Gwen Ahlstrom of Anaheim, outside guardian. Installing officer was Marguerite Folger and assistant installing officer was her sister, Marie Fogler who is also retiring president. Hazel Fogler was mascot for the evening rites. Horseshow bouquets made of sweetpeas and greenery were carried by the officers who wore formal attire. Escorts for the rites were Mrs. Mabel Ives of Anaheim, advisor of the girl's club and J. Hutchinson of Santa Ana, advisor of the boy's clubs; Hazel Ryan, Frank Gowan of Santa Ana and Clarence Zink of Fullerton. A short business meeting preceded the installation ritual and at that time plans were made for a number of future parties. A report was heard on the council meeting held recently in Pasadena. VFW and Auxiliary Installs Officers At Formal Service Installation of officers of Anaheim post 317 Veterans of Foreign Wars and of the auxiliary took place Thursday night at impressive ceremonies held in the Odd Fellows hall with a Fullerton team acting as installing officers. Grover Walters of Fullerton represented the VFW’s state department as installing officer and Opal Walters was installing officer for the auxiliary. Post officers installed were William T. Wess as commander; John B. Hoover, Sr., vice-commander; Ernest Richards, Jr., vice-commander; C. C. Carr, quartermaster; Jim Schilling, adjutant; San Benson, chaplain; J. C. Ewing, post advocate; George Sala, officer of the day; Frank Trokey, guard; L.N. Wisser, trustee; James Lepper and Leon H. Stan, color bearers; L. N. Wisser and Mark Reagan, color guards. Auxiliary officers installed were Myrtle Mallin, president; Martha Russell, senior vice-president; Harriet McConnell, junior vice-president; Esther Dougan, chapelain; Susan Whippo, conductress; Ida Trendle, treasurer; Edna Wisser, patriotic instructor; Grace Schafer, Mary Fordyce, Elmo Richards, and Lizzie Knight, color bearers; Agnes Hund, flag bearer; Mary Hund, banner bearer; Mollie Claes, guard; Betty Marr, historian; Grace Schafer, three-year trustee. Rev. Stanley F. George opened the meeting with a prayer. Feature of the evening's program was the appearance of Sgt. Ed Gilbertson of the SAAAB who impersonated Charles Laughton in a scene from "Mutiny on the Bounty." Helen George and Jimmy Jay sang two duets from "Sweethearts" by Victor Herbert. The group also enjoyed community singing led by Jimmy Jay. A song fest was announced for the following Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schneider of North Janss street. Mariners were reminded of the two day regatta that will be held in Orange the latter part of this month and members able to accommodate overnight guests were asked to notify Jane Curtis, phone 4972, before April 18. John Mary, past skipper, closed the meeting with a prayer. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Simonton and their committee and decorations were under the direction of Mrs. Homer Wallace. Nurses' Aides Capped in Lovely Church Service An impressive capping ceremony of nurses' aides was held on Sunday evening at the Orange First Presbyterian church and a large group of Red Cross volunteer nurses' aides from Orange County participated in the program. The program was opened with an organ prelude played by Alan Revill and the aides, wearing their blue uniforms, then entered in a candlelight processional. Invocation was read by Chaplain Ernest Scully of the SAAAB and a group of selections were sung by the choir and directed by Mrs. Winifred Sloop who formerly lived in Anaheim. The evening's address was given by Dr. R. B. McAulay who paid tribute to the fine work and spirit shown on the part of the graduating class. Anaheim women who were caped were Mrs. Viola Vejar, Mrs. Patrick Henderson, Miss Miriam Allen, Mrs. Dorothy Suiter McCrae and Miss Helen Schubert. Wayne Griggs Returns From Round The World Trip It was a happy Easter Sunday in the Wayne Griggs home at 334 West LeVerne street for it Myrtle Boney To Lead Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Beta Sigma Phi sorority members elected officers for the ensuing year last Monday night when they met at the home of Josephine LaRue in Fullerton. Myrtle Boney, as president, will lead the Anaheim women who were caped were Mrs. Viola Vejar, Mrs. Patrick Henderson, Miss Miriam Allen, Mrs. Dorothy Suiter McCrae and Miss Helen Schubert. Wayne Griggs Returns From Round The World Trip It was a happy Easter Sunday in the Wayne Griggs home at 334 West LeVerne street for it was on that day that Griggs returned home after having completed a nine months trip around the world aboard the merchant marine ship, "Christy Mathewson." It was the very best Easter present that his wife, Dorothy, and two sons, George and Arthur could have had. It was on June 13, 1944 that Griggs left the United States and his trip took him to India, Australia, New Guinea, Admiralty Islands, Philippine Islands and Hawaii. Last weekend Mr. and Mrs. Griggs and their sons went to San Diego for the weekend where they visited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Griggs and Mrs. Edith Darrow. L. H. STAN Violin, Accordion, Hawaiian and Spanish Guitar Instructor CLASS and PRIVATE Tuesdays 4:30 to 9:00 P.M. Odd Fellows Hall 325 W. CENTER ST. PHONE 3747 Newlin Home Scene Farewell Party Mr. Chuck Davis George Newlin home on Drive was the setting for surprise birthday and going party for "Chuck" Davis of North Zeyn street who is engled the armed forces on April wife, Marietta, and Ruth Newlin were co-hostesses for affair that was held in the pane night last week. Multi-colored lights and red, blue and blue decorations were to decorate the outdoor pand the supper tables and Mexican supper of chili beans an extra good twang because were cooked in an iron caullover the open fireplace. The day cake was also decorated the patriotic colors. Before the late evening supper interesting games intermed hours of dancing and tableboard. Besides the hostesses and the used guest those enjoying the song were Mr. and Mrs. William Burr, Mr. and Mrs. Robert, Mrs. Florence Peet, Mr. Mrs. Bill Kirk, Bill Leigh and George Newlin. New Officers Home Posts Flower Mission Recently elected officers of the Her Mission of the First Presidian church were installed last Sunday afternoon by Mrs. H. D. Clirk who used a service ribheme for the simple, impresrites. The meeting was held at home of Mrs. Emma Karnin North Lemon street and she was assisted in hostess duties by Mrs. Leo Sheridan. Mrs. Page Vincent, president for the past three years, handed the gavel to Mrs. A. W. Young who immediately took over leadership of the organization following her installation. She announced the standing committees for the new term of office and they are as follows: Mrs. Newkirk, devotionals; Mrs. Holly Markle, flowers; Mrs. C. P. Tompkins, calling; Mrs. D. F. Chambers, decorations; Mrs. Ben Stroup, hostesses; Mrs. George Chambers, historian and Mrs. Emma Karlen, Red Cross. Mrs. C. E. Harbeson presented Mrs. Page with a camellia plant in recognition of her years of service to the organization and each outgoing officer was presented with a service ribbon as they relinquished their office. Everybody reads The Gazette. SUNDAY GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Hall of 538 South Palm street had as their guests last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Carl Andersen and sons Wayne and Steve of Wilmar. The group enjoyed an outdoor picnic in the garden. It is estimated that although higher education experienced a loss of less than 1-10th of 1 per cent during World War I, it has lost more than 60 per cent during the present war. The regular meeting of the Crippled Children's Relief association of Orange county will be held tomorrow, Friday at 12 o'clock noon at the Henry Drive Inn cafe on Highway 101. All members are urged to attend. ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NEWS PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 5 FOR flowers by Paula CALL ZENITH 1850 Flowers For all Occasions. 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