anaheim-gazette 1945-12-20

SOCIETY NEWS Anaheim Red Cross Board Elections To be in January Board of directors' election of the Anaheim chapter, American Red Cross, will be held at its annual dinner-meeting, scheduled for the month of January with chapter members and their friends invited to participate. Mrs. Roy Helsing has recently been appointed to take over the office held by Mrs. Charles H. Mann, in charge of home service. Nominating committee appointed by Mrs. P. H. Nelson, chapter chairman, were introduced, Mr. E. J. Powers, Mrs. L. H. Loudon and Mrs. Ben Kaulbars, at their last board meeting, of Dec. 12. Plans were also discussed for dinner to be served at minimum cost by the canteen for their coming annual affair. An extremely large quantity of yarn is idly wafting to be put to use, with an urgent need additional services by local en, needed to meet chapter's hospital quota of ting and garment making. Schroeder-Geissler Exchange Vows Wedding bells rang for Aline Schroeder, given in marriage by her father, George Schroeder of Anaheim when became the bride of Lt. M. E. Geissler, son of Mr. and O. W. Geissler, also of this at formal rites solemnized in Zion Lutheran church last day evening at 7 o'clock with L. E. Eiffert, pastor, reading double ring ceremony. Highlights of this impressive casion include 300 relatives friends attending; matron of or, was Mrs. Joe Lemons, of the bride; Miss Dolly Geissler of the bridegroom, man nonor; best man, Joe Lea brother-in-law of the bride, Henry Klausing, Dick He and Herbert Grimm, ushers tiered wedding cake was cut shared by the new couple reception, after which they for a short honeymoon, with for a visit east following the day season. Among recent pre-nuptia fairs given in the bride's was a crystal shower at the of Mrs. Clifford Smith, and gratulatory affair with pre-tion of beautiful gifts by Walther league of the Zion eran church. Announcing Yule Banquet, Farm Bureau Tonight This advertisement about Edison electricity is mostly for people who have not lived here very long. The Edison Company has been in the business of supplying electricity for more than 50 years, progressing continuously in all its departments as the science of electricity has advanced. It is an independent California company. The owners are 93,000 stockholders, mostly California people. There are 3,500 employees on the payroll. The company has 28 electric generating plants and carries its electricity over 22,000 miles of wire to serve 360 cities and towns in 10 counties of Southern and Central California. A lot of labor and complicated equipment goes into making those stations and putting the wire to work. Electricity is cheap as well as plentiful where Edison serves. This part of the country is one of the biggest users of electricity in the world. P. S. Edison is a tax-paying electric service. Edison's tax money helps cities and towns provide other public services. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY LTD. HARMONY PARK BALLROOM Announces Its GALA HOLIDAY PROGRAM Dec. 24—Christmas Eve with Dee Bright Dec. 25—Christmas Nite with Dee Bright Free Christmas Presents Both Nights Dec. 26—Wednesday Nite with Dee Bright Dec. 28—Friday Nite with Dee Bright Dec. 29—Saturday Nite — Swing Shift Dance Dec. 30—Sunday Nite with B. B. Skiles Dec. 31—NEW YEAR'S EVE with Dee Bright. 9 TO 3 A.M. — ADMISSION $1.25 Plus Tax Favors for All HARMONY PARK - ANAHEIM You Will Enjoy the Smart Music of Dee Bright, Chicago's Favorite Swingster, and Always Have More Fun at... Serving the Finest Brews and Wines BROADWAY AT MANCHESTER — — ANAHE ANAHEIM GAZETTE House, with an urgent need of additional services by local women needed to meet the pastor's hospital quota of knitting and garment making. Schroeder-Geissler Exchange Vows Wedding bells rang for Miss Schroeder, given in marriage by her father, George M. Schroeder of Anaheim when she came the bride of Lt. Martin Geissler, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Geissler, also of this city normal rites solemnized in the Lutheran church last Sunday evening at 7 o'clock with Rev. E. Eiffert, pastor, reading the Bible ring ceremony. Signlights of this impressive ocean include 300 relatives and friends attending; matron of honour was Mrs. Joe Lemons, sister of the bride; Miss Dolly Geissler, sister of the bridegroom, maid of honor; best man, Joe Lemons, mother-in-law of the bride, with Mary Klausing, Dick Henning Herbert Grimm, ushers. Five hundred wedding cake was cut and served by the new couple at the reception, after which they left a short honeymoon, with plans to visit east following the holiday season. Among recent pre-nuptial affairs given in the bride's honor is a crystal shower at the home Mrs. Clifford Smith, and a congratulatory affair with presentation of beautiful gifts by the Luther league of the Zion Lutheran church. Announcing Yule Banquet, Farm Bureau Tonight Colorful Spanish and Oriental Talented Choir Presents Recital Melrose Abbey The annual Christmas recital of the Melrose Abbey will be presented in the chapel Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with George J. Busdieker, pastor of the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church, of Santa Ana, introducing his junior and senior choirs. A beautiful organ prelude, "Fuer Nobis Masciens," by Guillant, will be played by Dorothy Dutton, choir director and organist. Numbers chosen by the choir include: "Today There Is Ringing," by Christiangen; "Break Forth O! Beauteous Heavenly Light," by Bach; "In the Town of Bethlehem," by Kountz; "No Candle Was There and No Fire," by Lehmann; "God So Loved the World," by Stainer; and "Come Hither Ye Faith," by Wards. Gene Hildebrand and John Kringen will sing a duet, "Love Divine All Love Excelling," by Stainer. "O Devine Redeemer," a soprano solo by Gounod will be given by Margaret Stehwien. All are cordially invited to attend. Mariners' Executive Board Meeting Scheduled Jan. 11 Mr. and Mrs. John Mary played hosts to twenty members of the executive board of the Mariners club at their regular monthly business session and dinner, held Friday (December 14) evening at Orange Gardens, South Palm street, with skipper Roy Curtis announcing plans for decorating the Christmas trees for the Presbyterian church and appointing the decoration committee. Mendoza-Hall Rites in September Are Announced The wedding of Miss Audrey Hall, daughter of Comdr. and Mrs. C. A. Hall of Balboa Island, former residents of this city, and Roy Wesley Mendoza, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mendoza of 837 South Lemon street, which occurred on Sept. 22, has been announced to friends in this city. The bride is well known here, having attended Fullerton junior college and University of California in Los Angeles. Mr. Mendoza is a native son of this city and has recently been discharged from the marine service. He is a graduate of the local schools, Fullerton junior college and was a student at Woodbury Business college. At present he is a representative of the Johns-Manville company in this city and maintains his office at 106 West Chestnut street. Dr., Mrs. Johnson Honored By Clinic Co-Workers Honoring Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Johnston of 205 South Claudina street, employees, doctors and special guests of the Johnston clinic enjoyed a festive turkey dinner and Christmas party at Orange Gardens on South Palm street last Monday evening. The occasion noted the wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Johnston and feted the employees of the clinic. The table was attractively arranged with Yuletide appointments and as a complete surprise to the honorees, a large wedding cake was placed before them during the dinner hour. News of Twins Brings Joy to Dr. and Mrs. Trinity Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Trinity South Los Angeles streets ed word Sunday morning their daughter, Mrs. Dan (Mary Ellen, of 1543 Edinburgh), that twin babies and a girl had been well their home, making them into this big world at the hospital at Oakland. Has been named Johnny the girl is Mary Jo. Children, Janet and Jim getting acquainted with their brother and sister, having here with their grandpa returning to their home w/aunt, Jean Truxaw, ea week. Miss Jean Truxaw was dated from St. Vincent's Training school and host Sunday and is in the city for a short vacation entering upon private duty nursing profession. Dr. and Mrs. Truxaw were pleasantly surprised on morning when their son, E. Truxaw, arrived host Fort MacArthur where he received his honorable award after serving his country years. Expected home within day or so is another son, his family. Missing happy family gathering Ensign Joe Truxaw who tioned on the island of Oceania. TWO ANAHEIM COUPLES ENTERTAINMENT Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tandrillo and Mr. and Mrs. W. E., this city spent a highly bleeding Thursday, D Announcing Yule Banquet, Farm Bureau Tonight Colorful Spanish and Oriental visual and ballad selections by the Emberton studio will be presented to members of the Cypress Nellola Farm Bureau at their usual Christmas banquet scheduled for tonight at the Magolia school house, Orange and Nellola roads with Carl Korn, resident, introducing entertainment and delicious turkey entree Joe furnished by the center. Traditional Christmas music and games with prizes awarded oners will also be featured. Members are requested to bring their own table service and a head or dessert to serve twelve. Lodge Yule Dance Staged Tuesday Christmas frolic for the teen-age on up to the tune of a (this sinity) dance orchestra, was enforced by members and their friends who attended the Odd Ellows' Yule dance last Tuesday night in the lodge hall, 325 West Enter, with Edgar L. Reisinger charge of activities and their beautifully decorative tree. Assting committee included C. R. Nelson, secretary, and Harold Burns, incoming noble grand for the ensuing term. Postponement of the next month's regular dance was announced by Reisinger, due to installation ceremonies scheduled during January. Modern "stepping" varied with the traditional square dances, was enjoyed by all from 9 o'clock on. If you own a business in Anaheim you can't afford not to advertise in The Gazette. Board Meeting Scheduled Jan. 11 Mr. and Mrs. John Mary played hosts to twenty members of the executive board of the Mariners club at their regular monthly business session and dinner, held Friday (December 14) evening at Orange Gardens, South Palm street, with skipper Roy Curtis announcing plans for decorating the Christmas trees for the Presbyterian church and appointing the decoration committee. Skipper Curtis also announced the next board meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hall as hosts to be January 11, with postponement of their regular meeting (scheduled for January 9.) due to the holiday season activities. Appointed to the nominating committee were Mr. and Mrs. Edon Paddock, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Simonton, and Mrs. Dorothy Harding, who will make their report at the next meeting. Election of officers is set for February with installation to be in March. F. F. Fowler Family Christmas Reunion First in Three Years Joyous holiday celebration and "how" will be in evidence at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Fowler, 531 South Indiana street 'twill be the first family reunion in three years, with gift exchange, festive tree, and turkey heading their Christmas activities. Attending will be Mr. and Mrs. George (son) Fowler, who recently arrived from Seattle, Washington, a dischargee, seaman first class, of the coast guard, and their daughter, Pamela; Mr. and Mrs. Robert (son) Fowler, Lieut., recently discharged from the Army air corps, who just arrived from Douglas, Arizona; Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Roquet (son-in-law) recently returned from overseas duty in the European war theatre, and dischargee serving as T/Sgt. in the Army. Mrs. Charlie Atwell and daughter, June, returning from Arizona and Mr. John Oswald of Redlands, great grandfather of Pamela and Jerry Fowler. Dreams Come True For Children At Lions' Party Fri. In the spacious lobby of the Elks club, over 80 disabled children will receive their individual guests of the Johnston clinic enjoyed a festive turkey dinner and Christmas party at Orange Gardens on South Palm street last Monday evening. The occasion noted the wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Johnston and feted the employees of the clinic. The table was attractively arranged with Yuletide appointments and as a complete surprise to the honorees, a large wedding cake was placed before them during the dinner hour. The group adjourned to the home of Dr. and Mrs. Johnston after the dinner party where a gift exchange and several entertaining games were enjoyed. Bonus checks were also presented by Dr. Johnston. Sharing the evening with the honored couple were Dr. and Mrs. W. Saul, Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Koch, Dr. J. Robinson, Dr. and Mrs. J. Montanus, Dr. and Mrs. L. Burrows, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tangey, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Musgrave, Anna M. Lindell, Mrs. Julia Hyde, Mrs. Alice Schmid, Mrs. Helen Hilbers, Mrs. Monica Hatfield, Jeannette Johnston and Woody Cummins. Out of town guest was Mrs. Nels Vhistendahl, guest of Dr. and Mrs. Koch, who is visiting here from Sioux City, Iowa. Job Printing: Gazette Ph. 2206 Dreams Come True For Children At Lions' Party Fri. In the spacious lobby of the Elks club, over 60 disabled children will receive their individually cherished gift, as requests personally written to Santa were fulfilled by Lion club members to be distributed at their annual Yuletide party, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon with Henry Dubols in charge of the program arrangements, assisted by committee members. Highlighting the occasion will be guest entertainer, Miss Hilton; Girl Scout director, with her troop of puppeteers, the "able bodied" Nikabobs who recently entertained the Scout council, with members literally shaking the rafters in their applause of her captivating team. Ruth Mungerson and Charles Lakeman, guest artists from Margaret Buttree's studio of music, will present Christmas readings. Under the impressive, glowing Christmas tree, children will receive their prized gifts and delightful refreshments of favorite drinks, ice cream and cake. Preceding the occasion, will be a short Juncheon-meeting of the club with Glenn Hypes, presiding over the business session and Dick Lamont, secretary, and Rev. H. G. Schmeltzer, treasurer. Grand President Mrs. Ethel C. Enos, of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, will soon journey south to the Army's Birmingham hospital, Van Nuys, with Christmas presents for the double-amputee and paralytic veteran patients there. News of Twins Brings Joy to Dr. and Mrs. Truxaw Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Truxaw of South Los Angeles street, received word Sunday morning from their daughter, Mrs. David Mari (Mary Ellen, of 1543 Edith street, Berkeley, that twin babies, a boy and a girl, had been welcomed to their home, making their debut into this big world at the Merritt hospital at Oakland. The boy has been named Johnny Max and the girl is Mary Jo. The older children, Janet and Jimmie, are getting acquainted with their new brother and sister, having visited here with their grandparents and returning to their home with their aunt, Jean Truxaw, early this week. Miss Jean Truxaw was graduated from St. Vincent’s Nurses Training school and hospital last Sunday and is in the northern city for a short vacation before entering upon private duty in the nursing profession. Dr. and Mrs. Truxaw were very pleasantly surprised on Sunday morning when their son, Lt. John E. Truxaw, arrived home from Fort MacArthur where he had received his honorable discharge after serving his country for four years. Expected home within the next day or so is another son, Bob and his family. Missing from the happy family gathering will be Ensign Joe Truxaw who is stationed on the island of Guam TWO ANAHEIM COUPLES ENTERTAINED Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Trockstad and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hauser, this city, spent a highly enjoyable evening Thursday, Dec. 13 at DAUGHTER OF LOCAL WOMAN GOES EAST A mother in Davenport, Iowa, has been "busy, busy, busy" (as mothers always are) with holiday preparations, especially festive this year, for her son, Lt. John Rider (El Toro), who left here Friday morning with his wife, are "en route" home for their family Christmas. Mrs. Rider is the daughter of Mrs. Gladys Huelskamp, Santa Ana, who has been employed in her sister's (Lauretta) dress shop, this city, for the past 11 years. Join the BANK OF AMERICA 1946 Christmas Club NOW! Ask Santa to send you a Bank of America Christmas Club check on December 1, 1946, and start your account now at any branch—50 cents a week and up. You'll be surprised at the ease with which you can meet Christmas bills, or the down payment on a home, an automobile, or a refrigerator. Also, don't forget that you may need funds to meet insurance premiums, taxes, or for that grand vacation you are planning. Expected home within the next day or so is another son, Bob and his family. Missing from the happy family gathering will be Ensign Joe Truxaw who is stationed on the island of Guam. TWO ANAHEIM COUPLES ENTERTAINED Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Trockstad and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hauser, this city, spent a highly enjoyable evening Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Balboa Island summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy. Mr. Murphy (captain) has recently been discharged from the army aviation corps. Delicious ham dinner with all the holiday trimmings was served from a beautifully appointed table arranged with festive Christmas decorations. Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER FEDERAL REBERVE SYSTEM FOR YOUR ELECTRIC WORK— Anywhere—Anything Electrical—24-Hour Emergency Service STATE LICENSED JOSEPH A. LIEB EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL 111 East Chartres St. Anaheim joy in giving Crescent STYLE SHOPPE 211 WEST CENTER TELEPHONE 2705 Practicality in the Gift * FOR MOTHER * DAUGHTER * SISTER and that special "someone of your heart" LET US HELP YOU IN YOUR CHOICE OF GIFTS FOR HER Mrs. Trockstad and her girls of Crescent, at this time, wish all their friends and customers the best and jolliest Christmas ever... and a bright New Year... filled with peace and contentment.