anaheim-gazette 1946-04-25

LAS AMIGAS PRESENTS CHINESE PLAY PORTRAYED BY MRS. FLOAN Before an enthralled audience, Mrs. O. S. Floan of Anaheim portrayed all the parts of a medieval Chinese play with a living plot in an elaborate and picturesque oriental setting at the Ebell clubhouse under the sponsorship of the Las Amigas Study club of Anaheim, last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. C. W. Austin, president, was in charge of arrangements. Muted recordings of Chinese compositions, secured in San Francisco, were appropriate overture and finale to Mrs. Floan's brilliant dramatization. The play was written in 1211 by Wang Shih Fu, a gifted Chinese scholar, and translated into English by Dr. Henry H. Hart, professor emeritus of oriental languages at the University of California at Berkeley. The translation is largely in blank verse with scattered sections of prose and flowing rhymed lines. Well qualified for this project, Hart had lived in China for more than 20 years. The work appears in print as a Stanford university publication. The plot personifies the author's plea for the common people and reflects present day problems. Especially poignant was Mrs. Floan's portrayal of a scene between two lovers and a serving maid. The exquisite stage setting was centered around a weeping willow tree which touched the rafters and swept the stage floor and a pathway edged with Pittsporum boughs covered with tiny white flowers. A Chinese living room was at one end of the stage highlighted with two authentic scrolls used as wall hangings. Furnishings in the modern home included a Chinese mandarin coat and pajamas and embroidered slippers, all loaned for the occasion by Miss Dora Golder of the high school, as was a teakwood table, settee and a lovely ivory white Chinese vase which completed the setting. Mrs. Floan wore a beautiful modern Chinese costume of similar design to the occidental flavored style of oriental dress originated by Madame Chaing Kalu clubs in the county also were present enjoying Mrs. Floan's talented and impressive interpretation of the Chinese classic. Spring Themed Easter Monday Dance By YLI Emanating with the promise of a glorious spring was the beautiful decorative setting of the annual Easter Monday dance presented by members of the Young Ladies Institute of this city in the spacious Elks clubhouse. Strains of dance rhythms that floated through the hall, which was thronged with more than 350 dancers, was played by the popular six-piece orchestra of Bill Willford of Buena Park. An air of enchantment was found in the streamers of artificial blossoms which were entwined with graceful palm fronds covering the walls and the muted pastel shaded ceiling lights. Cloud-like effect was produced by the modernistic arrangements of varicolored balloons fastened between the lights. Later during the dance the string holding these balloons was loosened and dancers scrambled to catch the numbered ones. Lucky winners of the game were A. J. Buberl, Bill Bushman, Herbert Lenz, Whitney Bell, Mrs. J. Frank Cone and Jean Anderson. Completing the decorations were beautiful potted palms, huge baskets of calla lilies and artistically arranged streamers of spring flowers banking each side of the Easter Musicales And Party Gives By Mrs. Siegel More than 62 music their parents and close enjoyed a beautiful musical traditional Easter party Mrs. Anna Siegel, directed Anaheim Conservatory on 705 West Center street, late evening at 7:30 o'clock. Festivities began with gram of well contrastive compositions by young men of the conservatory. Mary Joe Duncan, attentive Easter dress and sang several favorite Easter including "In My Easter Dolores Pool, eight daughter of Mr. and Tood Pool, talented student of Mrs. Siegel the Richards-Martin s dance, interpreted two dances before an audience. Little Miss also be one of the feathertainers at the annual P.-T.A. program-meeting held at the Anaheim Uni school in June it was Proceeds will go to city. Two Spanish compositions played by Mrs. Ernestine an advanced piano studioizing in an extensive works of Debussy and oven. For the informal parting the musicale, Miss Pred in a downy pink Easter bunny costume, a graceful imitation of ping long-eared symbol Easter season. SheAnn Easter basket hunt to circle of students. Seen of the hunt was composed by young musicians' fa Delectable refreshment punch and cookies were in a setting made festive beautiful arrangements williams, sweetpeas, iris and in different tones o used as wall hangings. Furnishings in the modern home included a Chinese mandarin coat and pajamas and embroidered slippers, all loaned for the occasion by Miss Dora Golder of the high school, as was a teakwood table, settee and a lovely ivory white Chinese vase which completed the setting. Mrs. Floan wore a beautiful modern Chinese costume of similar design to the occidental flavored style of oriental dress originated by Madame Chaiing KalShek, with round high neck, deep slit skirt, square shoulder and brief sleeve lines. It was strikingly made of silk brocade of a pastel rose tone, relieved with silver flowers and trimmed with black velvet. Its authenticity was assured by the Chinese consul of Los Angeles. The play was presented in several highly successful performances by Mrs. Floan in Spokane, Wash., where she was an active member of the Shakespearean club and Drury Lane study of drama group. Those assisting with arrangements for this production included Ruedy Boysen, La Palma park superintendent, for stage garden plants; L. E. Jensen, stage setting; Mrs. Jensen, in charge of the stage arrangements, and Herbert Welch, in charge of the recording machine which was loaned to the club by Miss Mary McLure. In the receiving line was Mrs. Austin assisted by the Anaheim club members, welcoming guests. Lovely appointments which distinguished the tea, following the performance, included huge bouquets of wisteria blossoms, an artistically arranged centerpiece gracing the mantle of purple and white iris and green and white candles which completed the tea table decorations. Presiding at the tea table were Mesdames H. H. Hall, Charles Schweinfest, Herbert Jensen, Jerry Schiller and S. K. Watters. Dainty tea cakes topped with white icing and Chinese characters in green frosting, ginger and other oriental sweets carried out the motif. Mrs. Arthur May, county president of the Las Amigas study section, was the special visitor presented during the tea time hours. Many presidents of colored balloons fastened between the lights. Later during the dance the string holding these balloons was loosened and dancers scrambled to catch the numbered ones. Lucky winners of the game were A. J. Buberl, Bill Bushman, Herbert Lenz, Whitney Bell, Mrs. J. Frank Cone and Jean Anderson. Completing the decorations were beautiful potted palms, huge baskets of calla lilies and artistically arranged streamers of spring flowers banking each side of the stage and casually placed around the ballroom. These vivid and impressive decorations made a complimentary background for the attractive evening gowns of the feminine dancers. Heading the reception line was Thela Scheels, president, who cordially welcomed members and their guests. Those also greeting the couples at the door included Leona DeWitt, Florence Rowland, chairman of the decorating committee; Berdie Williams, general chairman in charge of arrangeteka, Leha Bush and Bridget Thomas, first vice president. The men were honored on this occasion by the presentation of clever boutonnieres which featured a unique cluster of miniature garden tools. Committees who also participated in making the arrangements for the highly successful affair included Virginia Waldman, general co-chairman with Mrs. Williams, the decorating committee headed by Mrs. Rowland, namely, Clara Burkhart, Francis Millings, Rose Palm, Rose Mouch, Wilde Wiebe, Mrs. Bush, Emeline Henderson, Bridget Thomas, Alice Wisser, Emma Wisser, Mrs. Matejka, Alice McCarthy, Marie Lenain, Wretha Ricker, Mrs. McCarthy, Doris Huelscamp and Peggy Kilmer; ticket committee, Mrs. Lenain and Elizabeth Jones. Dedication to service men of the city, past and present, were honored by the playing of "Auld Lang Syne" and "Good Night, Ladies" at the conclusion of the ball, the first to be held since the war. Men may enlist in the Regular Army for 1½, 2; or 3 years. Veterans may re-enlist in grade within 90 days after discharge up to July 1. Apply at 109, city hall, Fullerton. Delectable refreshments were served. Committee members: Mrs. Wright include Fay Hall, Martha Tailigh, Alberta Brown Tessner, Versa Winge Temple. Eldridges Ernest Third Annual Easter Party Mr. and Mrs. Roy MODERNIZING AMERICA! Many a skilled craftsman in the building trades does a better job because of the refreshment of sparkling ACME Beer with his lunch. ACME ...the beer with the high I.Q. (by Queens) Brewed In Los Angeles by ACME BREWING CO. H. R. BRINKERHOFF 308 East Third Street SANTA ANA, Calif. Easter Musicale And Party Given By Mrs. Siegel More than 62 music students, their parents and close friends enjoyed a beautiful musicale and traditional Easter party given by Mrs. Anna Siegel, director, at the Anaheim Conservatory of Music, 705 West Center street, last Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Festivities began with a program of well contrasted piano compositions by young musicians of the conservatory. Mary Joe Duncan; attired in an attractive Easter dress and bonnet, sang several favorite Easter songs, including "In My Easter Bonnet." Dolores Pool, eight year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tood Pool, talented piano student of Mrs. Siegel and of the Richards-Martin studio of dance, interpreted two hula-hula dances before an enthusiastic audience. Little Miss Pool will also be one of the featured entertainers at the annual county P.-T.A. program-meeting to be held at the Anaheim Union high school in June it was revealed. Proceeds will go to city welfare. Two Spanish compositions were played by Mrs. Ernestine Bleeker, an advanced piano student specializing in an extensive study of the works of Debussy and Beethoven. For the informal party following the musicale, Miss Pool garbed in a downy pink and blue Easter bunny costume, presented a graceful imitation of the hopping long-eared symbol of the Easter season. She announced an Easter basket hunt to the large circle of students. Second half of the hunt was completed by the young musicians' fathers. Delectable refreshments of punch and cookies were served in a setting made festive with beautiful arrangements of sweetwilliams, sweetpeas, iris in white and in different tones of blue and red. P.-T. A. Council To Install Officers Friday Parent - Teachers Association council members of Anaheim will install their officers for the ensuing year tomorrow, Friday, at the home of Mrs. R. A. Patrick, 212 South Ohio street at 10:30 in the morning. A pot-luck luncheon will follow the installation and the nomination of chairman by Mrs. Richard Roehm, new president. Important date on the council calendar is the California P.-T.A. convention which will be held next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the civic auditorium in San Francisco. The group of members will be involved in the event. AUHS Junior Class Staging, "Spring Green" "Spring Green," campus comedy, was presented by the junior class of Anaheim Union high school in a highly successful matinee performance; this afternoon, Thursday, at 3 o'clock in the school auditorium under the direction of Miss Ruth Phelps, drama instructor. Main evening performance will be given tomorrow night, Friday, at 8 o'clock. Florence Ryerson and Colen Clements are co-authors of the play. Publisher is Samuel French. The scene of the comedy, chosen as the annual junior class production, is laid in the playroom of the Cassell family. They have rented the west wing of their home to a Major Todd and his son. The unique plot features Major Todd's son, Newton, who has been expelled from school, due to low grades and for stealing sugar and soap. The theft was "understandable" to Newton, however, since the items were necessary for his collection of earthworms, that he is cultivating and who will be given arsenic. Another prominent character is Dunk Doyle, a high school "bobby-sox killer" who is a menace not only to the hearts of the coeds, Tony Cassell, Pinkie Ames and Genevieve Jones, but also to Newton's earthworms. The student cast includes Clemence Baeyens, playing the part of Njna Cassell; Wanda Burdick as Mrs. Rumble; Louise Vanderbloom portraying Scoote Cagsell; Vergil Adams as Mr. Putnam; Greta Kunz as Tony Cassell; Dorothy Saulsberry playing Mrs. Tweedle; Betty Saunders as Pinkie Ames; John Brown as Dunk Doyle; Jim McConaghy portraying Bing Hotchkiss; Evylene Hankins as Genevieve Jones; Roland Schmitt as Major Todd; Jack Kohlhush playing T. Newton Todd. Blodgett, Gene Noe Ryan, Robert Kohlbaum Billy and Beverly Meadows. The production star Ray Hamilton, scenic electrician; Miss Hammond manager; Miss Meyer Kathleen Austin, Nancy and Nadine Starr; Miss Hatfield, Gloria Dorothy McCoy, Jewel and Charles Clark, artists; Miss Meyer, pupager and Evelyn Davyothy McCoy, wardropter. St. Agnes Guide To Sponsor Dessert-Bridge A festive dessert-sponsored by member Agnes Guild of St. Mary's copal church is scheduled for Saturday afternoon o'clock in the Ebell Hall has been announced. Mrs. Ronald Brann chairman of the afternoons there will be more prizes, contract a bridge prizes awarded decorations are being prepared. The public is corral to attend the gala evictions may be made by Mrs. Harry Horn, Amy FUHS Studer Spring Concerts Tomorrow night will twentleth annual Spirits to be presented by suscians from the FUHS high school music department the school auditorium. The well contract will include intermission the school band or junior and senior glades. Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd 607 North Demonstration home at 9782 South Street at a cost of... Easter bunny costume, presented a graceful imitation of the hopping long-eared symbol of the Easter season. She announced an Easter basket hunt to the large circle of students. Second half of the hunt was completed by the young musicians' fathers. Delectable refreshments of punch and cookies were served in a setting made festive with beautiful arrangements of sweet-williams, sweetpeas, iris in white and in different tones of blue and bright Easter baskets filled with varied-colored eggs. Special guests introduced during the evening included Rev. Addington of Buena Park and Rev. J. K. Jung of the Grace Lutheran church in this city, both returned chaplains from the armed forces. Other students participating in the program in addition to Mrs. Beecher, Miss Duncan and Miss Pool included Sharon Meriweather, Rosalie Miller, Donald and Peggy Taylor, Dorothy Addington, Doris Simmons, Donald and Dale Roberts, Betty and Carol McIntyre, Robert Loustau, Mary Jane Veyna, Shirley Schwartz, Archie Stoddart, Joanne Platt, Carol Kirk, Gene Czapla, Patricia Santi, Joan Robinson and Kathryn Katzman. Job's Daughters To Give Card Party Monday Evening The annual card party sponsored by Job's Daughters, Bethel No. 5 of Anaheim, will be held next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Masonic temple, 104 North Emily street, with the council members assisting Mrs. Mabel Wright, general chairman, with the arrangements. Games of pinchle, bridge and "500" will be played with door prizes awarded to the winners. Highlight of the evening will be a game of "Dutch auction," directed by Mrs. Maud Temple. Delectable refreshments will be served. Committee members assisting Mrs. Wright include Mesdames Fay Hall, Martha Taylor, Lillian Leigh, Alberta Brown, Marcella Tessner, Versa Wingert and Maud Temple. Eldridges Enjoy Third Annual Easter Party Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eldridge of the home of Mrs. R. A. Patrick, 212 South Ohio street at 10:30 in the morning. A pot-luck luncheon will follow the installation and the nomination of chairman by Mrs. Richard Roehm, new president. Important date on the council calendar is the California P.-T.A. convention which will be held next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the civic auditorium in San Francisco. The group of 20 local council members will be well represented at this annual event it was revealed. Clemence Baeyens, playing the part of Nina Cassell; Wanda Burdick as Mrs. Rumble; Louise Van derbloom portraying Scoote Cagell, Vergil Adams as Mr. Putnam, Greta Kunz as Tony Cassell, Dorothy Saulsberry playing Mrs. Tweedle, Betty Saunders as Pinkie Ames, John Brown as Dunk Doyle, Jim McConaghy portraying Bing Hotchkiss, Evylene Hankins as Genevieve Jones, Rolland Schmitt as Major Todd, Jack Kohlbush playing T. Newton Todd, Frances White as Eula Hotchkiss, John Salveson as Dr. Luther MICHAEL Eldridges Enjoy Third Annual Easter Party Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eldridge of Anaheim left last Saturday morning for Bakersfield to attend the third annual Easter party and reunion with close friends and relatives on Sunday. The affair was held at the Di Giorgio farm, 1000 acres, located 17 miles east of Bakersfield. Bradley Hamilton one of the farm managers, and his wife were host and hostess. A delicious Easter dinner complete with dessert of cake and ice cream was served in the spacious dining room at a large table graced with a huge bouquet of beautiful vari-colored roses. An informal afternoon of conversation and touring of the farm concluded the get-together. Also enjoying the party were Mrs. Eldridge's daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bing Watson of Garden Grove and their two children, Wilbur and Wanda, and the Hamilton's two sons, Bill and Bob. Bill has just returned home after serving in the Army as a second lieutenant. Those unable to attend included Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Waller of San Diego, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ragland of San Francisco and W. C. Waller, brother of Mrs. Eldridge and his wife of McFarland, Calif., who had planned to fly to the party but were unable to make reservations in time. MICHAEL BARBECUE • DR NOW OPEN --- 24 HOURS 1750 WEST COMMONWEALTH ... ACROSS FROM HUNT BROS. FOODS 'MIKE and BILLIE' ...host and hostess Blodgett, Gene Noe as Officer Ryan, Robert Kohlbush playing Billy and Beverly Meyer as Mrs. Jones. The production staff includes Ray Hamilton, scenic artist and electrician; Miss Hankins, stage manager; Miss Meyer, promoter; Kathleen Austin, Nancy Hatfield and Nadine Starr, properties; Miss Hatfield, Gloria Saunders, Dorothy McCoy, Jewell Leverick and Charles Clark, make up artists; Miss Meyer, publicity manager and Evelyn Davis and Dorothy McCoy, wardrope mistresses. St. Agnes Guild To Sponsor Dessert-Bridge A festive dessert-bridge party sponsored by members of the St. Agnes Guild of St. Michael's Episcopal church is scheduled for May 4, Saturday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock in the Ebell clubhouse, it has been announced. Mrs. Ronald Brandon, over-all chairman of the affair, reveals there will be more than 25 door prizes, contract and auction bridge prizes awarded. Outstanding decorations are being planned. The public is cordially invited to attend the gala event. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Harry Horn, Anaheim 4144. FUHS Students Spring Concert Tomorrow night will mark the twentieth annual Spring Concert to be presented by young musicians from the Fullerton Union high school music department, in the school auditorium at 8 o'clock. The well contrasted program will include interpretations by the school band, orchestra and junior and senior girls glee club. Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Burrows of 607 North Lemon street, were granted permission to erect a home at 9782 South Los Angeles street at a cost of $13,000, Or- Announces Annual Poppy Day Sale "Poppy" day sales in this city are scheduled for May 24 and 25, Mrs. Margaret Boysen, president of the Anaheim Auxiliary of the American Legion, announced. The traditional poppies to be sold by the local unit are made entirely by ex-veterans in California hospitals. Materials are supplied by the state department of the auxiliary. Hospitalized veterans, working several months on this project, receive 3c for each poppy they make. Proceeds from the sales are in turn used for rehabilitation work in veterans' hospitals. Members of the Anaheim Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will also sell poppies in this campaign. B. and P. W. Club To Ship Bundles; Install Officers Installation of Business and Professional Women's club officers on May 6 at Dorothy and Wades, 1418 East Center street, highlighted the group's dinner meeting last night, Wednesday, at the Parker House cafe. After Mrs. Eva Boyd, president, opened the business meeting, committee chairman presented their reports, winding up the club business for the year. Next Wednesday members will wrap bundles of clothing, slated for overseas shipment, at the Betszold picture studio, 112 East Center street, at 8 o'clock in the evening, it was announced. Chris Junker Is Taken By Death Chris Junker passed away last Sunday at the family home at 316 West Chartres street, Anaheim. Born in Germany 76 years ago, he came to the United States 11 years ago and resided in Ana- Thank You ... to our many friends and patrons... who gave us such a warm welcome on our opening night! PHILLIP and AEL'S" DRIVE-IN AEL'S" DRIVE-IN EN --- 24 HOURS WEALTH ... FULLERTON HUNT BROS. FOODS, INC. featuring those STEAKS ...broiled as only Mike knows how and hostess ● Phone Fullerton 1020 ...for Reservations