anaheim-gazette 1945-05-24

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1945 SOCIETY WOMEN'S ACAD By HELEN GRAFTON Phone 2206 LT. DONALD DAVIS WEDS NORWALK GIRL AT FORMAL CHURCH CEREMONY MAY 13 Culminating a romance begun in college days, Miss Genevieve Rose Krukenburg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Krukenburg of Norwalk, became the bride of Lt. Donald Adams Davis, USNR, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Davis of Cypress, on May 13 at one of this season's most beautiful weddings. Five hundred guests witnessed the double-ring ceremony that was held at St. Mary's church in Whittier. Rev. A. Fitzgerald officiated. Lighted tapers, greenery and lovely spring blossoms formed a beautiful background for the exchange of vows. Preceding the traditional wedding march favorite songs of the bridal couple were sung by Mary N. Carman and Mary Bigal of Huntington Beach. Given in marriage by her father the bride was beautiful in a long white satin and lace wedding gown with which she wore a finger-tip veil and carried a bridal bouquet of orchids and pale blue iris. Miss Rita Conway of Downey was maid-of-honor and wore a picturesque frock of old rose taffeta and a matching hat. The bridesmaids, Mrs. Sally Gisler of Huntington Beach and Mrs. Catherine Menser of Bellflower were dressed alike in soft pink afternoon frocks and matching hats. Gloria Krukenburg, younger sister of the bride, was junior bridesmaid while Marlis Paxruan of Norwalk was flower girl. Quaintly dressed in long blue frocks they carried old fashioned nosegays of blue iris, the same type bouquets as were carried by the other attendants. Best man was Lieut. William Christensen while ushers were Lieut. Lloyd W. Garrison and Lieut. Todd Parks. These three 72nd Anniversary Is Observed By St. Michael's Introduction of the new rector and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. John Saville of Los Angeles and greetings from the former rector and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. D. Howard Dow of Monterey highlighted the 72nd anniversary of St. Michael's Episcopal church Monday evening when a potluck dinner was held in the parish hall. The long tables were centered with yellow tapers and sprays of white blossoms while small birthday candles in yellow and green marked each place. The delicious dinner, served buffet style, was completed with the serving of two large birthday cakes decorated in the yellow and green motif. Approximately 100 members of the congregation and guests were seated. Rev. W. J. Hatter of Santa Ana, acting rector, was master of ceremonies. He introduced the honored guests and led the community singing that also included the singing of song especially ENJOY ICE-SKATING A group of 14 Friendly Indie boys enjoyed an evening of skating last Friday night Haynes skating rink. Acco panying them were Loren Roerts, leader and Gerald Patten YMCA secretary. Miss Edith Borwne Chosen Job's Daughters Queen Miss Edith Browne was elected honored queen of Job's Daughter Bethel No. 5 Monday evening when annual election was held the Masonic Temple and she will assume her high office on June 18 when impressive installation ceremonies will be held. She succeeds Darlene White, retiring queen, who will preside for the last time on June 4. Others elected were Gloria Temple, senior princess; Je Hale, junior princess; Mary Weil guide and Yvonne Taylor, mahal. Honors and escorts for the evening were Mrs. H. L. Hale, guardian; Bird Cross, associate guardian; Miss Ilene Warton of Bethel No. 13, Fullerton and M Margaret Edens of the Anahe bethel. The evening was concluded with a social hour at which tin cake and hot chocolate were served. Pan-Hellenic Assn. Plans Bridge Benefit on June 22 Gloria Krukenburg, younger sister of the bride, was junior bridesmaid while Marlis Paxruan of Norwalk was flower girl. Quaintly dressed in long blue frocks they carried old fashioned nosegays of blue iris, the same type bouquets as were carried by the other attendants. Best man was Lieut. William Christensen while ushers were Lieut. Lloyd W. Garrison and Lieut. Todd Parks. These three officers had seen long service in the south Pacific with the bridegroom. V. G. Van Wagner of Monterey Park and Ray Bandel of Fullerton were also ushers. Following the ceremony a reception and bridal dinner was held at the Woman's clubhouse in Norwalk. The guests were received by the bride and bridegroom's parents and members of the bridal party. The bride's mother wore a pale green dress suit and brown accessories for the occasion while the bridegroom's mother wore a gunmetal blue suit with navy blue accessories. Both wore pale lavender orchid corsages. The beautiful tiered wedding cake was cut by the bride with her husband's sword and in traditional fashion she shared the first piece with him. The many lovely wedding gifts were on display in the lounge. Shortly after the reception Lieut. and Mrs. Davis left by plane from Burbank for a honeymoon in Mexico City. The bride's traveling costume was a beige suit with which she wore brown accessories and corsage of white orchids from her wedding bouquet. Upon their return they will make their home in Long Beach. Lieut. Davis, recently returned from overseas duty, will be stationed in that area. The bride attended Norwalk schools and graduated from Excelsior High school and from Fullerton Junior college. Lieut. Davis attended Cypress grammar school, Anaheim Union High school and Fullerton Junior college. The young people became acquainted during their college days, both having graduated in the class of 1939. Lieut. Davis was employed in the drafting department at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica, but shortly before Pearl Harbor enlisted in the Navy. County Republican Women Hold Rev. W. J. Hatter of Santa Ana, acting rector, was master of ceremonies. He introduced the honored guests and led the community singing that also included the singing of song especially composed by Mr. Hatter for the occasion and entitled, "The Bells of St. Michael's". Before the song was sung he told briefly how the bells were given to the church shortly after a young man died who had wanted to give them and how ever since they had been a reminder of the worthwhile things he had stood for. Rev. Saville spoke briefly on the long history of the Anaheim church, the oldest in the diocese, and how he was looking forward to being a part of the parish. Mr. and Mrs. Saville and their small daughter will take up residency July 1 when he will have completed his duties as assistant rector at St. James Episcopal church on Wilshire boulevard. William Davis, Sunday school superintendent, revealed that shortly before the dinner hour Rey. and Mrs. Dow telephoned from Monterey and sent greetings to the congregation on the anniversary occasion. J. W. Brown of Yorba Linda performed a number of entertaining magical tricks and the Sunday school children, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Leonard Daigle, sang a group of songs. Members of the ladies' auxiliary and St. Agnes Guild had charge of arrangements for the dinner. Presbyterian Missionary Group Has Luncheon Small American flags and flower boats filled with red geraniums marked the spirit of the Fellowship luncheon meeting of the Presbyterian Missionary society that was held Thursday of last week at the church and the 80 members present gave thanks for the recent victory in Europe. "When the lights come on all over the world" was the theme of the guest speaker, Paul Demaree, principal at the Anaheim Union High school. For his audience he gave a vivid word picture of what our boys will find... County Republican Women Hold Meeting in Orange A large delegation from Anaheim attended the regular meeting of the Orange Council of Republican women that was held in the Orange Women's club last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Dorothy Arnold, Los Angeles state council director of organizations and Mrs. John Kyle of Long Beach, vice chairman of the state central committee and southern counties president, addressed the group during the afternoon. They were introduced by Mrs. L. A. Bortz, Orange county council president. Out of town guests were Mrs. Eva Boyd, county treasurer; Mrs. J. J. Dwyer, president of the Anaheim club; Mrs. Carson Roberts, Yorba Linda president, and Mrs. Bert Shaw of Yorba Linda; Mrs. Ann O'Brien, Mrs. Lillian Moore and Mrs. Charles Wheeler, all of Huntington Beach, and Mrs. Roberta Williams and Mrs. Garland Michell of San Clemente. Guests from Anaheim were Miss Lena Rowe and the Mesdames C. C. Davis, E. H. Wright, Mina Sisson, R. A. Patrick* and Milton Sell. Miss Lucille Rowe of Delawan, Ill., was also present. WAR BONDS are the safest investment in the wide world! ANAHEIM GAZETTE WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES CLUBS BY HELEN GRAFTON HINEMAN Phone 2206 ICE-SKATING Group of 14 Friendly Indian men enjoyed an evening of ice-skating rink. Accompanied them were Loren Robbender and Gerald Patton, secretary. Edith Borwne Joseen Job's Daughters Queen Edith Browne was elected queen of Job's Daughters No. 5 Monday evening. Annual election was held at Masonic Temple and she will be her high office on June 18 when impressive installation monies will be held. She holds Darlene White, retiring who will preside for the one on June 4. Mrs. George Greder was elected president; Mrs. David Toms, vice-president and Mrs. A. A. Fischer, secretary and treasurer. Co-hostesses serving with Mrs. Dahlman were Mrs. Earle Woodward, Mrs. Emma Guthrie, Mrs. H. A. Johnston, Mrs. Earl Dahlman and Mrs. Thalma Dagitz. The annual flower arrangement show was arranged indoors in the spacious rooms and conservatory and judges were Mrs. Charles Bustamente of San Diego, former member of the club and Mrs. Joseph Martin of Santa Ana. While all of the arrangements were very lovely Mrs. Elmer Hamilton was awarded three blue ribbons for her entries. Second place for arrangement and first for specimens went to Mrs. H. B. Countess for her grouping of Charlotte Armstrong roses. Mrs. Nellie Seitz also received an outstanding award for graceful arrangement of Romania, a perennial. Miss Laura Gene Frantz, biology teacher at the Anaheim Union High school and daughter of one of the members, gave an interest-teaching here. Miss Adele Zorn and Miss Mary MacPherson spent last Saturday in Anaheim visiting with old friends. They formerly were teachers in the local elementary-school system but are now teaching in the Los Angeles school system. Miss Zorn is residing in San Marino and Miss MacPherson in Long Beach. State Federation Installs Officers At Fresno Dinner Mrs. Benjamin Warmer of Ontario was installed president of the California Federation of Women's clubs last week at a dinner in Fresno and thus climaxed 20 years' experience in club life. She was formerly president of the Ontario Women's club and San Bernardino county president. This year she has been the southern district chairman of youth cooperation and the state chairman of child welfare and public health. Of particular interest to Anaheim residents was the election of Mrs. Gerald Whitaker of Berkeley as recording secretary. Mrs. Whitaker was the former Lily Zeus who grew up here and attended local schools. Her husband is the son of the late Harry Whitaker, Anaheim postmaster. Other new officers are Mrs. W. B. Rider of Sacramento, vice president at large; Mrs. Elwood Munger of Whittier, vice president; Mrs. Gerald Whitaker of Berkeley, recording secretary; Mrs. D. L. Tosh of Terra Bella of the San Tea at Fackiner Home Honors Mrs. Carroll Yonge A charmingly lovely teamored Mrs. Carroll Yonge Tu afternoon when members of executive board of the WS the White Temple Met church entertained in her Tuesday afternoon at the of Mrs. Harry Fackiner North Claudina street. More than 40 guests called ing the afternoon and were ed by the hostess group that cluded the Mesdames I. R., Zale, Bascom Shaver, Freewards, C. C. Reinert, Elmer Hilton, E. F. Williamson and Jayne. Mrs. Yonge, who is moved Riverside next week, was priced with a lovely corsage on denias, white rosebuds and of-the-valley and with an graph book that the guests with many little verses of speed." Mrs. I. R. Grizzle, presided the board, presided at the table that was centered with long floral arrangement of and white snapdragons stock. The floral piece was on a mirror and at either were pink tapers set in or candleholders. Dainty tea centered with pink rosebuds and white mints and tea served. A beautiful red and white arillas flower arrangement graphed sideboard while a larger of pink and white carnations were placed on the piano Hellenic Assn. Bridge Benefit on June 22 Nern Orange County Panassociation met last in Fullerton at the home of Emily White and members ed plans for the annual ship benefit bridge party will be held on June 22 in Fullerton Junior College Rose Marie Gruber of abra was named general man of the affair that has so successful in past years. wing the business session over by Mrs. Denver of Buena Park, an interprogram on interior decwas enjoyed by the memNewly elected officers will their duties at the next Mrs. Virginia CritchAnaheim has been chosen the group. Evening was concluded social hour. Attending anaheim were Mrs. Virginia field, Mrs. Edith Caverley iss Mary Reasoner. A Rho Club Initiation Group of Anaheim girls, ms of the Theta Rho club, wednesday evening of last at the Odd Fellows temple a Ana and held a formal on service. Nellie Mae Cook age was initiated and Mrs. Ilish and Mrs. Nell Morgan minister were initiated as Sisters. Wiving the service a social was enjoyed with Yvonne and Barbara Cannon of Linda serving the punch kies. BONDS ... buy them and America's victory march. HERM Hamilton was awarded three blue ribbons for her entries. Second place for arrangement and first for specimens went to Mrs. H. B. Countess for her grouping of Charlotte Armstrong roses. Mrs. Nellie Seitz also received an outstanding award for graceful arrangement of Romania, a perennial. Miss Laura Gene Frantz, biology teacher at the Anaheim Union High school and daughter of one of the members, gave an interesting talk during the afternoon. Special guests for the occasion besides the judges and Mrs. Earl Dahlman were the Mesdames J. W. Utter of Los Angeles; Arthur Kemper of Corona del Mar; William Everett, Frank Tausch, Arthur Burson, and John Kratz of Anaheim. 20-30 Annies Have Social Evening The 20-30 Annies dispensed with their usual business meeting last Monday night and instead enjoyed a social hour when they met at the home of Mrs. Johnny Hart who had as her co-hostess Jean Dargatz. The latter, as president of the organization, welcomed the members and the guests. The fore part of the evening was spent with the group playing "hearts" and prizes, at the conclusion of play, went to Mrs. Wesley Osborne, first and Mrs. Jack Gledhill, consolation. The group then divided and played a variety of card games including bridge and "500". The evening was concluded with the hostesses serving dainty refreshments of salads and hot beverages. RETURNS FROM FRESNO Oscar Heying; delegate to the State Elks' Association meeting of which he is trustee, has returned from the recent session held in Fresno. of Mrs. Gerald Whitaker of Berkeley as recording secretary. Mrs. Whitaker was the former Lily Zeus who grew up here and attended local schools. Her husband is the son of the late Harry Whitaker, Anaheim postmaster. Other new officers are Mrs. W. B. Rider of Sacramento, vice president at large; Mrs. Elwood Munger of Whittier, vice president; Mrs. Gerald Whitaker of Berkeley, recording secretary; Mrs. D. L. Tosh of Terra Bella of San Joaquin valley district, treasurer; Mrs. Sidney H. Mosher of San Rafael, auditor; Mrs. Ernest O. Lee of Ontario, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. George Keil of San Francisco, re-elected parlimentarian. For the first time in the history of the federation officers were elected by mail ballot. The annual state convention was not held due to ODT transportation measures. Each club selected delegates to cast the required number of votes. St. Agnes Guild Holds Party for B. F. Girl Scouts St. Agnes Guild of St. Michael's Episcopal church gave a party Monday afternoon in honor of the Benjamin Franklin Girl Scout troop that the guild has sponsored for the past two years. This will be the last party for the troop this year. Troop leaders are Mrs. Theodore Kuchel and Mrs. Everett Cone. Following a number of games and display of handicraft work accomplished during the year the hostess group served ice cream bars and cookies. In charge of arrangements for the party were Miss Gertrude Anderson, Miss Adah Louise Wilcox, Mrs. Ronald Brandon and Mrs. Harry Horn. Job Printing. Gazette Ph. 2206 DORIS—She always gets the best service wherever she goes: NAN—It must be because her clothes always look smartly new! Frequent dry cleaning can be your open sesame to admiration too! We'll show you! WARREN L. ASHLEIGH'S ACME CLEANERS & DYERS 1920 NO. LOS ANGELES ST. PHONE 2405 Tea at Fackiner Home Honors Mrs. Carroll Yonge A charmingly lovely tea honred Mrs. Carroll Yonge Tuesday afternoon when members of the executive board of the WSCS of White Temple Methodist urch entertained in her honor tuesday afternoon at the home Mrs. Harry Fackiner, 618 North Claudina street. More than 40 guests called durthe afternoon and were greetby the hostess group that included the Mesdames I. R. GrizzBascom Shaver, Fred Edards, C. C. Reinert, Elmer Hamn, E. F. Williamson and Harry Yonge. Mrs. Yonge, who is moving to verside next week, was presentwith a lovely corsage of garlias, white rosebuds and liliesthe-valley and with an autoph book that the guests signed with many little verses of "goded." Mrs. I. R. Grizzle, president of board, presided at the tea that was centered with a big floral arrangement of pink white snapdragons and ink. The floral piece was set in a mirror and at either end the pink tapers set in crystal candleholders. Dainty tea cakes, lettered with pink rosebuds, pink white mints and tea were served. A beautiful red and white amlas flower arrangement graced sideboard while a large bowl pink and white carnations are placed on the piano where Mrs. Donald Rees played a number of selections during the course of the afternoon. Former Resident Here From Panama Mrs. J. E. Trommer (nee Velda Dunham) arrived in Anaheim recently from Cristobal, Panama, where she has been living for the past four years. She is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Lois Frinzen of North Zeyn street. Mrs. Trommer spent two months here last summer and on both occasions has flown to and from Panama and has enjoyed brief stopovers in Mexico City. Both she and her husband are engaged in government work in the Panama zone. War Prisoner Sends Word to Family of Safety Mrs. Naomi Carlin Shafer received a telegram from her husband, Lt. Jack Shafer that read, "O.K. See you soon." Lt. 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