anaheim-gazette 1945-04-26

Thursday, April 26, 1945 SOCIETY WOMEN'S ACT By HELEN GRAFTON Phone 2206 WELLS-WILLIAMS MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED APRIL 20 AT FORMAL CHURCH CEREMONY Tall baskets of white gladioli, calla lilies, bridal wreath and white tapers in candelabra formed a beautiful background last Friday evening for the marriage of Miss Glenaray Wells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Wells of Atwood and Glenn E. Williams, GM2/c. USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milam A. Williams of Buena Park. Marriage vows were exchanged at the Fullerton First Presbyterian church with Rev. Graham C. Hunter, pastor, reading the double ring ceremony that was witnessed by 150 guests. The popular couple have many friends in Anaheim. Altar candles were lighted by two altar boys, Charles Zinke and Richard Pollard of Fullerton and traditional wedding marches were played on the organ by Miss Margaret Kadlebach. Mrs. Denver Garner of Buena Park sang "All For You" and "I Love You Truly." Given in marriage by her father the bride was beautifully gowned in white slipper satin that was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, long fitted sleeves and a finger tip veil with a halo of seed pearls. With it she wore a gold locket belonging to her mother and carried a lace handkerchief that was made and carried by her grandmother, Mrs. G. W. Wells, at her wedding 60 years ago. Since then the handkerchief has been carried at the wedding of her two daughters and 13 granddaughters. The bride carried a shower bouquet of white gardenias and sweetpeas. The maid of honor was Miss Irene Hunter who wore a formal frock of yellow silk marigoldette. Anaheim Garden Club Members Hear Talk on Cacti Members of the Anaheim Garden club learned many interesting facts concerning cacti succulents and epiphylum blossoms last Friday noon when they gathered at the home of Mrs. Nellie Seitz on Orangewood avenue. The guest speaker was George Martin of Santa Ana who also displayed exquisite blossoms of many named varieties. The interesting afternoon was opened with a pot luck luncheon and co-hostesses with Mrs. Seitz were her daughter, Mrs. David Toms and her granddaughter, Mrs. Nell Jean Fordyce, Mrs. Emma Karlen and Mrs. Anna Pember. The fourth generation was also represented by Mrs. Seitz's eight-month old great-grand-daughter, who contributed much to the enjoyment of the 27 members and their guests. Of particular interest to Anaheim residents was the speaker's reference to Howard Gates, formerly of Anaheim and now of Norco. He said that Gates was largely responsible for the fine cactus garden at the Anaheim city park and that he is probably the best informed person in the country on ago when she inherited a small collection of interesting hats. She has since developed the collection until it has reached its present magnitude and has added some costumes to go with them. Along with showing the hats she has a winning and informative way of telling the story that goes with each one. She also donned the costumes and acts out the characters of those who wore them in past years. One of the outfits that she wears weighs 27 pounds. Brenda Barnett Celebrates Sixth Birthday Breathless children, with eyes fairly popping, watched a "magician's show" Saturday afternoon when they attended little Miss Brenda Barnett's sixth birthday at her home, 523 South Indiana street. The clever magician was none other than the little hostesses father, William W. Barnett, and for most of the afternoon hours he pulled many an interesting trick from his large bag of tricks. Following the show and some informal games the children were admitted to the dining room where the table was daintily appointed in pink and blue with the decorated birthday cake, in the same colors, capturing the small guests attention. The table was set with a pink crepe paper cloth and tall blue tapers Candy sticks, bubble pipes and doll knives; forks and spoons were the favors found at each place. The little honoree opened the many presents presented to her just before the refresh- a gold locket belonging to her mother and carried a lace handkerchief that was made and carried by her grandmother, Mrs. G. W. Wells, at her wedding 60 years ago. Since then the handkerchief has been carried at the wedding of her two daughters and 13 granddaughters. The bride carried a shower bouquet of white gardenias and sweetpeas. The maid of honor was Miss Irene Hunter who wore a formal frock of yellow silk marquisette over satin and was fashioned with many tiny ruffles. She carried an arm bouquet of pastel sweetpeas. Best man was Boyd Wells, brother of the bride and ushers were Miss Barbara Lambert and Miss Lucille Lambert. cousins of the bride from Hollywood and Miss Barbara Williams, sister of the bridegroom. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the reception hall of the church. Guests were received by the parents of the bride and bridegroom. For the occasion Mrs. Wells was smartly frocked in a figured rust colored dress with which she wore a gardenia corsage. Mrs. Williams wore a navy blue cable net dress with a similar corsage. Others assisting in receiving the guests were Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Wells, grandparents of the bride and Miss Ida Chapman, foster grandmother of the bridegroom. The bridal table was beautifully appointed in white and the bride and bridegroom cut and shared the first piece of the tiered wedding cake. Presiding at the coffee urns were Mrs. Ray Lambert of Santa Ana and Mrs. Edward Abbott of Glendale, both aunts of the bride. Mrs. Boyd Wells, sister-in-law of the bride, and Mrs. Edgar Davies, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, served. The new Mr. and Mrs. Wells left for a two weeks' honeymoon at Newport Beach following the reception. For her travelling costume the bride wore a blue pin strip suit and a corsage of gardenias from her bridal bouquet. She is the granddaughter of the late Samuel Ross, an early Santa Ana pioneer. She graduated from Valencia High school in the class of 1942 and prior to her marriage was employed at the Douglas plant at Long Beach. The bridegroom graduated from the Anaheim Union High school in 1939 and enlisted in the Navy three years ago. He has recently returned from a two years' tour of duty in Of particular interest to Anaheim residents was the speaker's reference to Howard Gates, formerly of Anaheim and now of Norco. He said that Gates was largely responsible for the fine cactus garden at the Anaheim city park and that he is probably the best informed person in the country on the subject of cactus and succulents and at his present home has the largest collection of these plants in the United States. Prior to his talk, Mrs. F. W. Slabaugh of Santa Ana, guest for the afternoon, graciously consented to sing two songs, "Evening Twilight," and "Mighty Lak a Rese." She accompanied herself at the piano. Mrs. Gene Frantz gave the thought for the day in an inspiring poem, "I Shall Keep Faith." The group opened the meeting by singing "America" and giving the flag salute. It was announced that the next meeting will be a pot-luck lunchon at the home of Mrs. Louise Dahlman. Besides Mr. Martin and Mrs. Slabaugh other guests for the afternoon were Mrs. George Martin and Mrs. Joseph Martin of Santa Ana, Mrs. Ida Zahn of Westpoint, Nebraska, and Mrs. Frank Tausch and Mrs. Arthur Burson of Anaheim. Novel Program Promised Jr. Ebell Tuesday Night "The Lady with the Hat" is none other than Melinda Kay of Santa Ana and it isn't one hat that she owns and displays but 175 of them. Some of the hats are 100 years old and the madcap gayness of milady, down through the ages, is reflected in their bits of ribbon bows, flowers and veils. This interesting collector's group will be shown members of the Junior Ebell and their guests from Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and Fullerton on Tuesday night. The reciprocity meeting will be held at the Ebell clubhouse at 7:45 o'clock. Melinda Kay's interest in hats of yesterday began several years Presbyterian Group Hears Talk on Africa How Christianity has lifted the burden that women in the African Congo have carried for centuries was told members of the Presbyterian Missionary society last Thursday by Roy Rogers of Anaheim. Rogers and his family spent five years in the Congo as missionaries and his talk was filled with interesting anecdotes of his experiences. One of the greatest changes that Christianity has brought about has been in the home, he said, and women are no longer merely beasts of burden. A fellowship luncheon preceded the afternoon's program and the 85 members were seated at long tables that cleverly carried the motif of "Africa." The tables were centered with palm branches grass huts and large, graceful bark pods filled with seeds. Members enjoyed a "songfest" that was led by F. Beermeyer and Mrs. Helen George led the devotional service. Mrs. Myrtle Peterson, president presided over the session. Mrs Nettie Chamberlin was luncheon chairman and Mrs Margaret Chambers had charge of the decorations. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. Beta Sigma Phi Members Continue Jewelry Theme Following a brief business session members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority enjoyed a further study of the history of jewelry last Monday night when they met at the home of Myrtle Boney on North Vine street. Ruth Hall was hostess for the evening and Bessie Renner, president, presided. Dorothy Baker and Eloise Smith again led the discussion after which the group enjoyed a white elephant sale. Members were reminded that installation of officers will take place next Monday evening at the home of the Misses Mildred and Anna Clare Mauerhan on Katella road. A dinner will precede the service and the ceremony will also include the "ritual of jewels" at which time newly initiated members will receive jewelled pins. The evening was concluded with the hostess serving light refreshments. Job Printing, Gazette, Phone 2206. ANAHEIM GAZETTE HEN'S ACTIVITIES CLUBS HELEN GRAFTON HINEMAN Phone 2206 BRUNET-FORDYCE RITES SOLEMNIZED AT ST. BONIFACE CHURCH ON APRIL 18 Standing before an altar that was beautifully banked with white stock, gladioli and larkspur, Miss Louise M. Brunet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Brunet of 727 South Philadelphia street, and Charles B. Fordyce, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Fordyce of North Philadelphia, were united in marriage on April 18 at St. Boniface Catholic church. Father James Gallagher officiated at the morning service and was assisted by Father Francis Keane of Hollywood who was formerly in Anaheim, and Father Henry Gross. A large group of immediate relatives and friends attended. Traditional wedding marches were played by Mrs. A. F. Faust as well as "On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother" and "Ave Maria." The bride was given in marriage by her father and was lovely in a long sheer white wedding dress that was fashioned with a train. The fitted bodice carried a seed pearl design and the gown was made with high neckline and long, tight-fitting sleeves. With it she wore a finger-tip veil that was caught to her head with a tiara of orange blossoms. She carried a white leather prayer book and a single white orchid. The bride was attended by her cousin, Barbara Ann Drake of Puente. She wore a floor length gown of sheer green, matching accessories and carried tallismen roses. A nosegay of tiny talismen roses was carried by little Rosalie Flynn who served as flower girl. She wore a soft green frock of sheer material and a hat in matching color. Bill Pearson, USN, served as best man while Carl Wollenman acted as usher. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Elks clubhouse with the parents of the bridal couple receiving the 150 guests. For the occasion Mrs. Brunet wore a turquoise blue street dress with matching hat and an orchid corsage while Mrs. Fordyce wore a dark blue frock and an orchid corsage. A miniature navy man and bride topped the wedding cake and the first piece was cut and shared by the bride and bridegroom. Orange blossoms centered the prettily appointed bridal table. Bernard Flynn of Anaheim proposed the toast of happiness to the couple and Joyce Sweeney was in charge of the guest book. Following their honeymoon the bride and bridegroom will return to Anaheim where they will make their home temporarily with the bride's parents. Fordyce, S2/c, is home on 21-day leave from overseas duties and is a graduate of the Anaheim Union High school. His bride is a senior at the high school and will graduate with her class in June. Pressive ceremony. Mrs. Reiner was ill last January when newly elected officers were mally installed. Following the business session members enjoyed an evening cards. The tables were in for the bridge, pinochle and games and at the conclusion play prizes were awarded to high scorers at each table. T cards of all members were placed in a bowl and following drawing prizes were awarded Mrs. Mattie Gates, Mrs. T Arndt and Ed Fergus. Hannah Horwitz was chairwoman the card party. The evening was concluded members adjourning to the quiet room where light reflections were served under chairmanship of Mrs. M Mitchell. Heston-Burdin Recent Marriage Revealed at Party A small group of close friends gathered at Burdin home on South Philadelphia street one evening received welcome home Kenneth Binnin, S1/c, who is on leave from the U.S. Navy following his turn from overseas duty. guests, however, were surprised when it was revealed to them Kenneth and Ramona Hess daughter of Mrs. L. E. Heston Oakland were married in Yucca Arizona, on March 30. The announcement was made a clever manner when a bag brought into the room and attached to it said, "Have heard the latest news?" Church Mothers' Club To Meet With Child Study Group The Child Study section of the Junior Ebell club and the Presbyterian Mothers' club will hold a joint meeting next week at the Ebell clubhouse. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Ellen Gibson Summer and she will talk on "Child Delinquency." The meeting will convene at 7:30 o'clock. Hostesses for the social hour that will follow the program will be Dorothy Cook, Willa Dean Thompson, Charlotte Winsor and Betty Roquet. Rebekah Lodge Pays Tribute to Late President Lois Rebekah lodge members paid tribute to the memory of Franklin Roosevelt last Friday evening when they met in the I. O. O. F. hall. The late poresident was a past grand officer of the Odd Fellows lodge and following a eulogy read by Mrs. Mabel Ives a wreath of flowers was placed on the altar for him. Mrs. Berthyle Reisenger was installed recording secretary by Mrs. Ives and Mrs. May Willis acted as marshal in the brief im- They'll Be as Fresh As Daisies When They Go Up Next Fall— Have us dry clean your drapes, bedspreads and other household items before you store them for the summer, and you won't risk the wasteful ruin caused by accumulated dirt becoming embedded in and spoiling fine fabrics, and protect them against moths. 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Boston-Burdin Present Marriage revealed at Party Small group of close friends relatives gathered at the home on South Philadelstreet one evening recently, welcome home Kenneth BurS1/c, who is on leave from J. S. Navy following his refrom overseas duty. The news, however, were surprised it was revealed to them that Kenneth and Ramona Heston, center of Mrs. L. E. Heston of and were married in Yuma, Yama, on March 30. The announcement was made in ever manner when a bag was left into the room and a card need to it said, "Have you the latest news?" When opened a cat with a pink ribbon bow jumped out and a card tied to the ribbon said, "Kenneth and Ramona, March 30." The bride has been attending high school in Oakland but plans to transfer her enrollment to Anaheim Union High school when her husband leaves for further duty. She will make her home with his parents. Late in the evening ice cream and wedding cake were served the guests. 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