anaheim-gazette 1945-05-10
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SOCIETY NEWS
By HELEN GRAFTON HINEMAN
Phone 2206
Popular Couple
Wed at Pretty Home Ceremony
Lovely simplicity marked the four o'clock candlelight marriage ceremony Saturday afternoon when Miss Margaret Eleanor Albin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Albin of 615 South Claudina street, became the bride of Alton E. Fletcher, S/1c, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. David E. Fletcher of La Habra. Vows were exchanged before an improvised altar of greenery and spring flowers in the presence of twenty-five relatives and close family friends. Rev. Thomas L. Burden of the White Temple Methodist church read the service.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was smartly gowned in a white afternoon dress with which she wore black and white accessories and a corsage of gardenias and stephanotis. With it she wore a pearl necklace that was a gift from the bridegroom.
She was attended by Mrs. Leota Hermann, sister of the bridegroom, who wore a beige suit for the occasion and a corsage of yellow baby gladioli.
Robert Albin, brother of the bride, acted as best man.
Following the ceremony the brida party and wedding guests went to Knott's Berry Farm where the bridal dinner party was held. The parents of the bride and bridegroom received the guests. The long table was attractively decorated in a bridal motif and in traditional fashion the bride and bridegroom cut and shared the first piece of the three tiered wedding cake.
Following a brief honeymoon, submitted her resignation and the vacancy created has not as yet been filled. Mrs. J. J. Garland, state president, was unable to attend because she is a delegate to the San Francisco conference.
At the luncheon hour, the delegates were divided; part of them remaining at the church for the luncheon end part of them going to the Orange Women's clubhouse where luncheon was also served.
Miscellaneous Shower Honors
Miss Helen Pifer
Miss Helen Pifer, popular bride-to-be, was honored at a miscellaneous shower last Saturday evening when Mrs. Margaret J. Buttree and Mrs. Tex Franklin (Dorothy Pratt) entertained at the former's studio on North Palm street. Guests for the lovely occasion were close friends of the honoree and all have been closely associated for many years with her through a mutual love and interest in music.
The studio rooms were beautifully decorated with large baskets of iris and snapdragons and at the refreshment hour the ten table was appointed in a pink and white motif with baskets of sweet peas while lighted white tapers lent much to the charm of the setting. Mrs. J. M. Pifer, mother of the bride-elect and Mrs. H. J. Fackiner, mother of the bride-groom-elect, poured.
Several games were enjoyed during the evening hours with prizes for high scores going to Mrs. Pifer, Mrs. Maxson Foss and Mrs. Donald Rees. Following the games many lovely gifts were presented to the honoree.
Steinman of Bellflower.
Invited but unable to be present were Mrs. Arthur Roque, Mrs. John Richmond, Mrs. M Pickell, Miss Marion Pickel, Miss Mary Lou Neja, Mrs. Anna Teasdale, Miss Lorraine Teasdale, Miss Mary Harpster and Mrs. Eleano Christie of Anaheim and Mrs. Virginia Long Boardman of San Marino.
Farewell Party
Honors Kenneth Burden Family
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burden Sr., were complimented Tuesday evening when a farewell party was given in their honor by Miss Beulah Hineman and a group of fellow employees from the Mutual Citrus Products company where both of the honored guests have been employed for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Burden, their small daughter, Barbara and their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ramona Burden, are leaving this weekend for Walla Walla, Wash., where they will establish their new home.
The honored guests, their daughter and Mrs. Burden, Jr., were dinner guests of Miss Hineman at her home on North Sabina street, prior to the party. During the evening an informal game of court whist was enjoyed and at the refreshment hour a lovely decorated cake bearing the words "Good luck to the Burdens" was served with ice cream and hot beverages. Mr. and Mrs. Burden were then presented with two pairs of silver salt and pepper shakers as a farewell token.
Enjoying the evening besides Miss Hineman and the honored guests were Miss Margaret Fischer and the Mesdames Mae Boeckman, Laura Webb, Elmyra LaFont, Evelyn Harmon, Lee Gross Darlene Hansen, Ethel Bennett and Lee Webb.
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Following the ceremony the bride party and wedding guests went to Knott's Berry Farm where the bridal dinner party was held. The parents of the bride and bridegroom received the guests. The long table was attractively decorated in a bridal motif and in traditional fashion the bride and bridegroom cut and shared the first piece of the three tiered wedding cake.
Following a brief honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher will establish their home until after the war with the bride's parents and will be at home to their many friends after Sunday, May 13. The bridegroom will return to San Diego where he will await further assignment. Mrs. Fletcher plans to continue her work at the Bank of America.
Both young people are well known in northern Orange county. The bride graduated from the Anaheim Union High school in the class of 1943 where she was active in campus activities. She is a past honor queen of Job's daughters Bethel No. 5. The bridegroom attended Fullerton Union High school prior to entering the U.S. Navy.
The evening preceding the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Albin were hosts at their home at an informal party and supper that honored the young couple. The buffet supper was served to 22 guests all of whom attended the wedding the next day.
Large Delegation Attends PTA Annual Conclave
A delegation numbering 39 Anaheim women attended the annual convention of the 4th District P.T.A. that was held in Orange at the First Methodist church last Tuesday and the delegation took a prominent part in the day's activities. Mrs. R.W. Marvin was chairman for the day and Mrs. Leo Friis was in charge of the very outstanding and interesting program. The all-day session was attended by 22 women. Mrs. Arthur Sipherd presided as district president.
Highlight of the convention came during the morning hours when Dr. James Whitcom Brougher, pastor of the Baptist church in Glendale talked on "What Is Our Report as Parents to the Nation?" Delegates were unanimous in their opinion that it was one of the most outstanding addresses ever given before the group.
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teresting program. The all-day session was attended by 22 women. Mrs. Arthur Sipherd presided as district president.
Highlight of the convention came during the morning hours when Dr. James Whitcom Brougher, pastor of the Baptist church in Glendale talked on "What Is Our Report as Parents to the Nation?" Delegates were unanimous in their opinion that it was one of the most outstanding addresses ever given before the group.
Dr. Brougher said that our report to the nation is our children and that how favorable it is depends upon how well they have been fortified in a spiritual, mental and physical way.
Students from the drama department of the Anaheim Union High school, directed by Miss Natalie Street, faculty member, presented a radio skit entitled "Report to the Nation on Dumbarton Oaks."
During the afternoon session a number of state officers were presented and also a two-act playlet on "Parliamentary Procedure." The play was written by Mrs. Leo Friis and showed the right way and the wrong way in parliamentary procedure. Taking part in it were the Mesdames Kathleen Vincent, Milton Kohne, John Henry, W. H. Head, Herbert Messerschmidt, Irvin Kersten, Richard Roehm, George Holden, L. E. Middleton, Emory Simon and R. C. Hein, all of Anaheim.
Songs and music were provided by students from Orange and annual reports were given by department heads. Mrs. Irvin North of Anaheim, recording secretary,
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ANAHEIM GAZETTE
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well token.
G. S. Summer Camp Registration to Close May 14
Registration for Girl Scout camp will close on May 15. Miss Adah Wilcox announced Monday evening when the council met and anyone interested may secure application blanks at the Girl Scout office on South Citron street. Camp counselors are requested to register immediately.
Anaheim and Fullerton Girl Scouts will enjoy a two weeks period at Camp Leroy from June 25 to July 9 and camp folders, giving requirements have already been mailed to scouts in both communities.
Leaders are pointing out that camping is one of the many opportunities made possible by the donations now being received in the Girl Scout annual fund drive. Additional business of the regular monthly meeting included committee reports and final plans for the dinner to be given May 14 in honor of the leaders. Mrs. Arthur Roquet, commissioner, announced that a conference for commissioners, deputy commissioners and council members will be held at the Mar Casa on Balboa island May 24 and 25.
EBELL ELECTS MRS. A. E. SCHUMACHER PRESIDENT, ENJOY VARIED PROGRAM
Mrs. August E. Schumacher was unanimously elected president of the Ebell club for the ensuing year Monday afternoon when the general luncheon meeting was held at the clubhouse where a large attendance enjoyed a full and varied program that included a Girl Scout program and the appearance of Anne Marjorie Gretchen Shriber, vocational guidance consultant and specialist.
Elected to serve with Mrs. Schumacher were Mrs. H. W. Saulsberry, first vice-president; Mrs. Joe Van Wagoner, second vice president; Mrs. R. W. Dickenson, recording secretary; Mrs. Llewellyn Wilson, corresponding secretary; Mrs. H. G. Harling, treasurer; Mrs. Emma Karlen, auditor; Mrs. L. M. Pickell, curator; Mrs. Earl Spencer, parliamentarian and Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. E. Bruce and Mrs. Cortez Hoskins, trustees.
A brief and stirring patriotic program opened the afternoon's program in commemoration of the capitulation of the German forces. Mrs. M. A. Gauer asked the members to rededicate themselves to the task still ahead in defense Japan and led them in the salute and accompanying mony. A beautiful American stirred softly during the service and Mrs. Charles Pearson accented at the piano. Red and small American flags decorated the platform. Mrs. J. Wilson, president, presided.
The speaker proved both interesting and entertaining as told members how to better keep themselves and their vocational abilities by understanding the hand which is the greatest working tool possessed.
First becoming interested in subject during her career as photographer the speaker developed the hobby into a consultant career and has written a book upon the subject Hands and vocations are definitely related she said in pointings that if a person is in the avocation then work becomes play and upward progress much greater. She discussed significance of long and short gers, skin texture, color, shape, finger-tips, flexibility and
BERLIN IS ONLY A W
Yeah, that was Berlin we just passed.
Seemed like we’d never get there, didn’t it? And now that we made it, anybody feel like a stopover? Little celebration or something like that?
Forget it, friend. This is a through train we’re on. And before we get to where we’re going, Berlin will seem
Yeah, that was Berlin we just passed.
Seemed like we’d never get there, didn’t it? And now that we made it, anybody feel like a stopover? Little celebration or something like that?
Forget it, friend. This is a through train we’re on. And before we get to where we’re going, Berlin will seem like a whistle stop. A dot on the map, once removed.
Tokyo’s our destination. Half a world and billions of bucks away and one thing is sure! If you’re going our
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task still ahead in defeating
and led them in the flag
ease and accompanying cerebration. A beautiful American flag
softly during the service
Mrs. Charles Pearson accommended at the piano. Red roses
small American flags decorated the platform. Mrs. John
on, president, presided.
The speaker proved both inting and entertaining as she
members how to better know
selves and their vocational
ties by understanding the
which is the greatest workpool possessed.
Just becoming interested in the
act during her career as a
grapher the speaker deded the hobby into a consulting
alist career and has since
en a book upon the subject.
s and vocations are definiteated she said in pointing out
if a person is in the right
tion then work becomes
and upward progress is
greater. She discussed the
licence of long and short finskin texture, color, shape of
tips, flexibility and the
development of the thumb. Each
of these play an important part
in summing up one's personality
and abilities she said.
During the luncheon hour that
preceded the afternoon program
the honored guests were members
of the Girl Scout troop that is
sponsored by the club. Mrs. E. H.
Ganahl and Mrs. Homer Wallace
were presented as representatives
of the council for the troop and
Mrs. Arthur Roquet, commissioner,
thanked the club for the many courtesies extended them and
then presented the remaining
members of the council. Miss Betty Coleston and Miss Anna Claire Mauerhan presented members of the troop in duet musical numbers and readings after which the entire troop performed a folk dance.
The VFW band, directed by L.
H. Stan, is preparing for the big memorial and patriotic program that will be given at the Greek amphitheater on May 27 and anyone interested in becoming a member of the group is urged to attend rehearsals that are held each Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock on the third floor of the building at 325 West Center street. Violinists are particularly needed.
Red Cross Life Saving Class Started at AUHS
A new swimmer's class in life saving was started Monday night at the Anaheim Union High school plunge and at its conclusion those who qualify will be awarded the Red Cross certificate. The classes will be concluded May 19. They are held daily from 4 to 6 p.m., and are under the direction of John Wallin, physical education instructor on the high school faculty.
The class has been made possible by the co-operation of the Red Cross and the school's physical education department. Instruction is being given by a qualified Red Cross representative.
DAUGHTER BORN
A daughter, Jame McPherson Hennig, was born May 7 at St. Joseph's hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hennig. She weighed seven and one-half pounds at birth.
Walter V. Revell, S/1c, is home on leave following 14 months overseas duty. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Revell, 508 East Broadway.
ONLY A WHISTLE STOP
way, you pay your own freight.
That means you keep on buying more and more bonds until you've bought every bond you can dig up the dough for. And then you buy another one!
Remember, you might be making this trip the hard way. From island to island. Through the islands.
way, you pay your own freight.
That means you keep on buying more and more bonds until you've bought every bond you can dig up the dough for. And then you buy another one!
Remember, you might be making this trip the hard way. From island to island. Through the jungle. In a B-29. In a submarine.
So don't feel too sorry for yourself. Get that first extra bond today . . . right now . . . this minute!