anaheim-gazette 1945-05-03

Thursday, May 3, 1945 SOCIETY NEWS By HELEN GRAFTON HINEMAN Phone 2206 SCHOOLS HOLD OPEN HOUSE PROGRAMS DURING PUBLIC SCHOOLS OBSERVANCE Hundreds of interested parents and friends viewed the special exhibits at the various elementary schools last week when open house and a variety of programs were given in each school in conjunction with Public Schools Week. The exhibits displayed the accomplishments of the students during the present school term and included art work, handicraft and numerous special arrangements. The annual event is sponsored by the Masonic lodge and Bird Cross was general chairman of arrangements. Several of the P. T. A. groups met during the "open house" hours and acted as hostess group in serving light refreshments. GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL The P. T. A. held its annual Father's night dinner in conjunction with the school exhibit on Wednesday night and was attended by more than 150 interested parents. Following the chicken dinner, guests viewed the exhibit and then convened for the program and installation of officers that was conducted by Mrs. Leo Friis with Mrs. J. Lee Rogers acting as assistant. Officers installed were Mrs. W. G. Head, president; Mrs. S. E. Loard, vice president; Mrs. A. Jiminez, secretary; Mrs. George Kohlenberger, treasurer; Mrs. Hugh Nipp, historian; V. O. Elliott, parliamentarian and Miss Clara Mork, auditor. The program was opened by the Boy Scouts advancing the flag Following the pledge of allegiance, a moment of silent prayer was Cunha-Lawson Rites Solemnized At Quiet Ceremony Miss Esther Cunha, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Cunha of Fullerton, became the bride of Theodore Lawson, USN, son of Mrs. T. Orn of Seattle, Washington, last week when a quiet ceremony was held at the Fullerton Methodist church with twenty-five relatives and close friends attending. Rev. R. W. Ragsdale officiated. The bride was smartly gowned in a soft blue-gray afternoon dress with which she wore white accessories, an orchid corsage and the traditional "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue." She was attended by her sister, Miss Anita Cunha who wore a two-piece frock of old rose and blue with blue accessories. She wore a corsage of gardenias and rosebuds. Best man was Wylie Jolly, USN, who is stationed at Coronado. Following the ceremony a bridal dinner was held at Danigers in Santa Ana. The table was centered with a tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature Navy CONVELESING Mrs. Carla Daly is recuperating from an operation at the home of her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Victor Loly of North Clementine street. She has been a patient at the Anaheim Sanitarium and makes her home in Los Angeles. Vocation Program Planned for Ebell General Meeting "Your hands tell the story" will be the interesting theme of the Ebell program next Monday afternoon when Anne Marjorie Shriber will appear as guest speaker for the general monthly meeting that will also be highlighted by election of officers for the next club year. The speaker has entitled her vocational guidance program "Success Is In Your Hands" and in her captivating lecture stressed that hands are the most important working tool that a person has and as such are also an indicator to one's personality. At one time the speaker was considered the foremost woman photographer in the United States and it was while she was in this profession that she became interested in the study of hands and noted how they are closely related to vocation. She will be presented by Mrs. August Schumacher, program chairman and president-elect. At the luncheon hour the Honorace Mann Girl Scout troop, sponsored by the Ebell club, will be luncheon guests and will give the luncheon hour program. Interesting section programs have been planned for this month by the various leaders. Home and Garden section will hear Mrs Margaret Lackland Ronnberg home economist, discuss "Entertainment." Mrs. Leo Friis with Mrs. J. Lee Rogers acting as assistant. Officers installed were Mrs. W. G. Head, president; Mrs. S. E. Loard, vice president; Mrs. A. Jiminez, secretary; Mrs. George Kohlenberger, treasurer; Mrs. Hugh Nipp, historian; V. O. Elliott, parliamentarian and Miss Clara Mork, auditor. The program was opened by the Boy Scouts advancing the flag Following the pledge of allegiance, a moment of silent prayer was observed in memory of the late president, Franklin Roosevelt. The school orchestra then played several selections under the direction of Ted Bourne, music department head for the elementary schools. The Cub Scouts gave a short performance of their year's achievements and Freddie Head read a brief history of Anaheim. The Brownie troop, under the direction of Mrs. George Kohlenberger, performed a Swedish folk dance and Miss Esther Larimer's Brownie troop gave a Hawaiian dance: The Girl Scout troop, directed by Mrs. Helen Zima, gave a German folk dance. Special guests for the evening were Mrs. M. A. Gauer, Mrs. Leo Friis and son James and Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Rogers and daughter, Phyliss. BROADWAY SCHOOL The auditorium was filled to capacity on Friday afternoon for the school program, exhibit and P.T.A. meeting, the latter holding its annual election officers at which time Mrs. Emil Ulbrich was re-elected president. Others chosen were Mrs. Clarence Granere, vice president; Miss Margaret Simpson, secretary; Mrs. Blanche Daniels, treasurer; Miss Gertrude Anderesn, parliamentarian. Mrs. Dorothy Lunk's fifth grade was awarded the room prize for having the most mothers in attendance. The program was opened with the school orchestra, directed by Ted Bourne, playing "Columbia" and an overture, "Salute." First grade students then presented a preview of the circus parade that will be presented at a later date to the parents. A clever "hat show," in which third grade girls acted as models, was presented and third grade boys sang, "School Days" with the audience joining in the second chorus. The two groups then combined for a song. They were directed by Miss Margaret Simpson. The Fourth grade students sang several songs and presented a folk dance. She was attended by her sister, Miss Anita Cunha who wore a two-piece frock of old rose and blue with blue accessories. She wore a corsage of gardenias and rosebuds. Best man was Wylie Jolly, USN, who is stationed at Coronado. Following the ceremony a bridal dinner was held at Danigers in Santa Ana. The table was centered with a tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature Navy man and bride. Places were set for Mrs. Sarah Cunha, mother of one bride, Miss Anita Cunha, Mrs Frances Rowland of Fullerton; Mr. and Mrs. E.B.Houts and Mrs. Eleanor Cunha of Anaheim; Sgt. and Mrs. R.Bock of Newport, Wylie Jolly of Coronado and the bride and bridegroom. The bride and bridegroom spent several days in Santa Ana before the bridegroom reported back to radio school in San Diego. He attended schools in Seattle while the bride is a graduate of the Santa Clara High school. Triple F Club Meets at Home of Mrs. Ralph Focht Miss Bessie Renner was hostess one evening last week to members of the Triple F club when 16 members met at the home of the advisor, Mrs. Ralph Focht on South Citron street. Highlight of the sewing session came when Miss Helen Pifer traditionally passed a box of chocolates as the result of having recently announced her engagement to William Fackiner. The evening was concluded with the serving of light refreshments by the hostess. Church Women To Join Friday Noon at Luncheon The annual Fellowship luncheon of the Federal Council of Church Women will be held this Friday noon at 12 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church and is open to all women interested, Mrs. Gerald Patton, president, announced this week. Reservations can be made by telephoning Mrs. Harry Burden at 2427 or Mrs. M.E.Beebe at 3394. Principal speaker will be Dr Graham C.Hunter of the First Presbyterian church in Fullerton who will discuss the Dumbarton Oaks and San Francisco conferences. A collection will be taken for the work of the council. Special music is being arranged by Mrs. M.Miller and Mrs.M.E.Beebe is luncheon chairman. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. A clever "hat show," in which third grade girls acted as models, was presented and third grade boys sang, "School Days" with the audience joining in the second chorus. The two groups then combined for a song. They were directed by Miss Margaret Simpson. The Fourth grade students sang several songs and presented a folk dance. LINCOLN SCHOOL More than 65 parents attended the program and exhibit held at the school last Thursday, and guests were greeted by P. S. Doane, principal, and members of the faculty. Largely a musical program it was opened by the school orchestra playing a group of several selections that were directed by Ted Bourne. Miss Bonnie Mae Smith accompanied at the piano throughout the afternoon. The kindergarten rhythm band, directed by Miss Eloise Smith, presented several selections after which the first and second grade pupils, under the direction of Miss Nadine Shakespeare, sang two songs and gave a poem. Miss Bernice Jolly's second and third grades presented a clever skit on the history of the ant and Miss Adele Howard's third and fourth grades gave a singing demonstration or jumping rope. The third grade sang two songs directed by Miss Mabel Barnes and Barbara Trapp read a poem and Lucy Mazza gave a tap dance. The latter two were sixth grade students. A son weighing five pounds three ounces was born April 28 at Fullerton General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John A. Karraker, Rt. I., Box 214, Anaheim. Telephone equipment is fighting on every front Wherever America’s Army, Navy and Air Forces are fighting, there is telephone equipment α-plenty. For this is a global war of fast movement—and victory demands fast communications. Telephone equipment is being made here at home for fighting use overseas; in factories that in peacetime supply America’s civilian telephone needs. That is why there is now α shortage—and why you may have been asked to wait your turn for home telephone service. For Victory—Buy United States War Bonds SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Telephone 2101 ANAHEIM GAZETTE CLEESING Carla Daly is recuperating on operation at the home of her brother and sister-in-law and Mrs. Victor Loly on Clementine street. She has been patient at the Anaheimium and makes her home in Angeles. Station Program Named for Ebell Special Meeting Her hands tell the story" will be interesting theme of the program next Monday afternoon when Anne Marjorie will appear as guest for the general monthly that will also be highly election of officers for club year. Speaker has entitled her special guidance program Is In Your Hands" and captivating lecture stresses are the most important tool that a person as such are also an index personality. At one time speaker was considered the best woman photographer in United States and it was while in this profession that some interested in the stunners and noted how they closely related to vocations. Will be presented by Mrs. Stet Schumacher, program man and president-elect. The luncheon hour the Hornet Girl Scout troop, sponsored by the Ebell club, will be held guests and will give the hour program. Insting section programs then planned for this month various leaders. Home and section will hear Mrs. Lackland Ronnberg, economist, discuss "Entertainment" Leonard-Caruso Vows Exchanged At Quiet Ceremony Miss Betty Belle Leonard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Leonard of 120 South Kroeger street, became the bride of Sgt Vincent Thomas Caruso, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Caruso of Madison. Wisconsin, at a quiet late afternoon ceremony last Saturday. The marriage was solemnized at the Pemberton Wedding chapel in Santa Ana with Rev. Carl E. Berger of Santa Ana reading the double ring ceremony. The bride was smartly frocked in a gold dressmaker suit with which she wore brown and charteuse accessories and a shoulder corsage of pale green baby orchids. She was attended by Mrs. Thelma Brandt of Anaheim who wore a gray pin-stripe suit with black and pink accessories. Her corsage was of pink shredded carnations. Sgt. C. Webb of the Santa Ana Army Air Base was best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents with 25 close friends and relatives attending. Guests were received by the bride's parents and the bridal party. The bridal supper was served from the bridal table that was centered with a tiered wedding cake. In traditional manner the bride and bridegroom cut and shared the first piece of cake. Mrs. R. W. Melum of Portland, Oregon, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. C. C. Davis of Anaheim, aunt of the bride, presided at the silver tea and coffee urns. Assisting in serving were Mrs. William P. Webb of Anaheim and Mrs. Fred Fullerton, both cousins. TOTS AND TEENS TO MEET Mrs. Charles Waldo will be hostess to members of Tots and Teens tonight at her home at 8 o'clock. Topics of the evening will be presented by Avis Elliott and Ann Schafer. P. T. A. Council Has Installation And Luncheon Party An impressive candlelight ceremony marked installation of officers of the City Council P.T.A. last Friday when members gathered at the home of Mrs. E.C. Westenkuehler, 1120 W. Chestnut street, during the morning hours and at the same time Mrs. Leo Friis, retiring president, was showered with gifts of appreciation for her splendid leadership during the past two years. A delicious pot-luck luncheon and a business meeting followed the morning session. Mrs. W. A. Griffitts, past president of the 4th district P.T.A., conducted the installation service and Mrs. Irvin North assisted in lighting the candles held by each member. Lovely corsages of talisman roses were presented to each person installed including, Mrs. J. Lee Rogers, president; Mrs. S.E. Loard, first vice-president; Mrs.K.D.Figgins, 2nd vice-president; Mrs.Emory Simon, recording secretary; Mrs.John Henry, corresponding secretary; Mrs.A.E.Bourne, treasurer; Mrs.L.E.Middleton, historian; Mrs.Dean Akin, auditor and Mrs-Leo Friis, parlimentarian. Each member of the council, other than the officers, was presented with dainty yellow iris corsages. At the conclusion of the service Mrs.Friis was presented with a small tree, laden with the past year. The verses written by Mrs.Richard Roen and when read aloud caused merriment. Wilbert Bonney, opened luncheon hour by saying goodbye to luncheon were M.A.Gauerner E.C.Westenkuehler. Mrs. George Greder, returned from Mexico City, an interesting and entertaining account of her trip, the scent and the native customs. She exhibited many lovely souvenirs. Mrs.L.E.Middleton reported on the activities and the achievements of the council and particularly stressed the success of Teen Age Canteen that was main project for the past year. Mrs.John Henry, council member and president of the Bermin Franklin P.T.A., read a lution passed by that school concerning a request for better afternoon matinees at local theaters and asked the port of the council in this undertaking. She was appointed chairman of the committee for council and the committee to make a request that the manager provide matinees suitable for young people. Sorority Holds Installation and Founder's Banquet Myrtle Boney was president of the Beta Sigma sorority on Monday evening with members gathered at the home the Misses Mildred and A Claire Mauerhan for a chic dinner that preceded the impressive ceremony and that observed Founder's Day. Miss Bessie Benner, retiring president, conduced the ceremony. The bridal supper was served from the bridal table that was centered with a tiered wedding cake. In traditional manner the bride and bridegroom cut and shared the first piece of cake. Mrs. R. W. Melum of Portland, Oregon, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. C. C. Davis of Anaheim, aunt of the bride, presided at the silver tea and coffee urns. Assisting in serving were Mrs. William P. Webb of Anaheim and Mrs. Fred Fuller of Fullerton, both cousins of the bride. After the reception Sgt. and Mrs. Caruso left for a brief honeymoon at Balboa. They will temporarily establish their home with the bride's parents. Mrs. Caruso attended Anaheim schools and graduated from the Anaheim Union High school. For the past few years she has been living in Portland, Oregon. The bridegroom attended schools in Wisconsin and is now stationed at the Santa Ana Army Air Base. At the luncheon hour members were seated at a long T-shaped table and at each place was a scroll. Inside each scroll was found a descriptive verse to the one addressed that was appropo of the service rendered during It's the FLAME that makes it perfect! Yes'm, when "Steak Night" comes back again, celebrate it right! It's the flame that does a steak full honors...sears and seals in all the juices. 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Ms. George Greder, recently arrived from Mexico City, gave interesting and entertaining hint of her trip, the scenery the native customs. She also exhibited many lovely souvenirs. Ms. L. E. Middleton reported the activities and the achievements of the council and particularly stressed the success of the Age Canteen that was the project for the past year. Mr. John Henry, council memorial and president of the Benja-Franklin P.T.A., read a resounding request for better Saturday afternoon matinees at the theater and asked the support of the council in this underdog. She was appointed chair of the committee for the civil and the committee will be a request that the theater manager provide matinees more suitable for young people. Mority Holds Installation and Banquet Burtle Boney was installed resident of the Beta Sigma Phi society on Monday evening when patrons gathered at the home of Misses Mildred and Anna Mauerhan for a chicken or that preceded the impress-ceremony and that observed her Day. Miss Bessie Rennetiring president, conducted ceremony. Honor Bestowed On Roma Tedford At May Day Party Highlight of the May Day breakfast that was given Tuesday morning by employees of the local telephone company came when Miss Roma Tedford was presented with a 20-year service pin by R. H. Deaver, assistant district traffic superintendent from Santa Ana. Miss Tedford has not only dred Mauerhan conducted the "ritual of jewels" at which time pledges who had completed all required work, received their jeweled pins. Those receiving the pins were Betty Coleston, Eloise Smith, Dorothy Baker, Helen Zima, Anna Claire Mauerhan and Josephine La Rue. In appreciation of her splendid leadership Miss Renner was presented with a smart patent leather handbag. Marjorie Pibel read Founder's Day greetings from national headquarters. At the dinner hour guests were seated at a long table that was centered with an attractive arrangement of spring flowers and yellow tapers. The next meeting will be held at the home of Dorothea Schutz, 602 Zeyn street. worked for the telephone company for 20 years, but has spent all of those years in faithful service at the local exchange. Beautiful spring blossoms are symbolic of May Day the world over and for the occasion the long tables in the recreation room were beautifully decorated with many floral arrangements while lighted tapers added another festive note. Breakfast was served from 7:30 o'clock until noon with employees coming and going as they went to and from shifts. 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