anaheim-gazette 1946-07-04

THURSDAY, July 4, 1946 WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES GRACE THOMPSON BARBARA LEMKE WEDS THOMAS WALES IN IMPRESSIVE CHURCH CEREMONY Gowned in exquisite white satin, Miss Barbara Lee Lemke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lemke of Placentia avenue, Placentia, became the bride of Thomas Edward Wales, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wales of San Francisco, in formal rites solemnized at the Placentia Presbyterian church last Friday night at 8 o'clock, the Rev. Harold V. Hartsough, pastor of that church reading the double-ring ceremony. The young couple plighted their troth before an all-white altar beautifully arranged with potted palms, white gladiolus, and stocks, with cathedral candelabra casting a soft golden glow over the setting, witnessed by more than 450 immediate family relatives and close friends. Given in marriage by her father, the bride carried a bouquet of white carnations and bouvardia centered with a gorgeous cluster of white orchids blended with white satin streamers. Enhancing the bride’s loveliness was her veil of fragile silk net caught to a beaded Jullet cap with orange blossoms, and falling in soft folds over her gown, fashioned with a net yoke, lace bertha and full satin skirt complemented by satin bows. Traditional sentiment was found in her dainty lace handkerchief created from a bit of her mother's wedding gown. Miss Jean (Billie) Lemke, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, wearing a gown of hyacinth blue tone of bouffant design, fashioned with a low neckline, and cap sleeves, with the long skirt accented by a bustle and County Chairmen Named at Women’s Club Meeting Orange Women’s club plenitude to the Orange County Association of Women’s clubs meeting Monday afternoon, Mrs. George Wheat of New Beach formally installed as coming president and Mrs. Aude E. Schumacher of Anaheim vice-president. The spacious clubrooms at range were resplendent with mer blossoms and pastel streaks suspended for the cellar. Heading the business session was resumes of past club programs by outgoing presidents and councillors and district chairmen. Exchange discussion among new presidents and chairmen allowed. New county chairmen appointed were as follows: American citizenship, Mrs. James E. Donaghy outgoing president of the Orange Women’s club; crafts, Mrs. Geoff T. Telford, Placentia; press publicity, Miss Barbara Hede Anaheim Junior Ebell; song leader, Mrs. Arthur A. May, Sarah Ana, and emblems and seals, Mrs Grace R. Loxley, outgoing president, Laguna Women’s club. Colorful musical audition program was presented by Vera J Hilbers, soprano, accompanied Donna Thomas, both of Anaheim Miss Hilbers sang, “Mistress M Guerita,” Song of the Robin (“False Prophet.”) Miss Jean (Billie) Lemke, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, wearing a gown of hyacinth blue tone of bouffant design, fashioned with a low neckline, and cap sleeves, with the long skirt accented by a bustle and short train. She wore a Juliet cap of American Beauty rosebuds with a matching flower muff. Bridesmaids were Miss Shirley Smith, cousin of the bride, Miss Joanne Kraemer and Miss Beatrice Everett, all of Placentia; Mrs. Thomas Werner, nee Marilyn Elmers, of Fullerton; Miss Mary Brandt and Miss Dorothy Hood of San Francisco; both sorority sisters of the bride. They were attired in gowns of silver blue Ponce de Leon crepe faille, fashioned in bouffant style with leg o'mutton sleeves and bustles. They wore Juliet caps of multicolored roses shading from American Beauty rose to deep pink and carried matching flower muffs. Petite little flower girl was Laurence Mae Nixon, cousin of the bride, gowned in a long frock, a replica of the bride's gown, created of figured mousseline de sole over white satin. She carried a flower muff of roses. Best man was Robert Harkens of Los Angeles, a fraternity brother of the bridegroom. Ushers were Ross and Phillip Bowden of Long Beach, cousins of the bridegroom; Donald Lawrence and Charles Lindgren of San Francisco; Ensign Thomas Werner of Fullerton and Winston Engnall of Corcoran. Preluding the ceremony James Bakker of Fullarton sang a group of favorite selections including "Because," "Through the Years" and the "Lord's Prayer," accompanied by Miss Patricia Stocking of Placentia at the console of the organ. She also played the beloved Lohengrin's and traditional wedding marches. Guests greeted the newlyweds in the church hall following the ceremony with the bride's mother choosing for the occasion a smart gown of aqua toned crepe fashioned with cap sleeves and side drape caught with matching bow, worn with a white feather hat and white gloves. Mother of the groom was attired in a rose-beige crepe ensemble with matching hat and gloves. and attended the agricultural college at Davis where he was a member of the Beta Phi fraternity. He was also a member of the Sons of American Revolution. During the war he enlisted in the navy, serving in the submarine service. He received his discharge in April this year. Upon their return they will be at home to the family and friends at the Davis campus where Wales will complete his course of agricultural engineering, beginning this September. Both the new Mrs. Wales, Jr., and her groom are members of two prominent California pioneer families. The paternal grandparents of the bride were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lemke and on the maternal side, the late William Berkenstock, all of Orange county. The bridegroom's parents are also of pioneer stock from Riverside county. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Berkenstock of Watson-town, Pa. He is a brother of the late William Bernstock. Mary Millerick Back From New York Buying Trip "Glamour plus' keynotes New York style centers," declared Mary Millerick, owner of Mary Millerick Shop, 220 East Center street, just returned after an extensive buying trip of nearly two months in New York. She arrived Monday via the Silver Chief. She returns with a complete collection of smart cruise clothes, casual ensembles and dress styles for all occasions. "Skirts are longer; hats taller, with sharp accent on glamour." Residing at Hotel Astor, she attended several style shows including the annual festival presented at Hoel Waldorf, viewing the latest dramatic styles modeled at exclusive New York houses, and enjoying many press break- T. Telford, Placentia; press publicity, Miss Barbara Hede Anaheim Junior Ebell; song learer, Mrs. Arthur A. May, Sarah Ana, and emblems and seals, M Grace R. Loxley, outgoing president, Laguna Women's club. Colorful musical audition program was presented by Vera J Hilbers, soprano, accompanied Donna Thomas, both of Anahe Miss Hilbers sang, "Mistress M Guerita," Song of the Robin" "False Prophet." Betty Fatchett, pianist, also Anaheim, played two selections Chopin, "Nocturne" and "Poise." Miss Fatchett was one the winners in the young art contest. Delightful tea hour climaxed the affair with Mrs. R. M. G president of the Orange Women club, and her assisting chair presiding at the hostess duties. The table was spread with exquisite lace cloth and cent piece of a large magnolia arrangement. Next board meeting will September 13 at Costa Mesa. Southern District Confab Next Week The Southern District summer conference will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday at the U Grant hotel, San Diego. Registration will be in the hotel lobby from 11 o'clock in the morning until 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with the afternoon business session following. Activities will include the meeting of the district nomination committee, 1 o'clock Tuesday at ernoon in the Gold room, and conference between the council presidents and the district president, Mrs. A. G. Klieser, and dinner at which time the couple and district dates will be set. Past presidents will be honored at the festive dinner and candidates introduced. Highlight Wednesday will be the presentation of the southern district winners. District chapmen will give one minute report. Tea will be observed from 5 o'clock Tuesday at the Diego Women's club house. Guests greeted the newlyweds in the church hall following the ceremony with the bride's mother choosing for the occasion a smart gown of aqua toned crepe fashioned with cap sleeves and side drape caught with matching bow, worn with a white feather hat and white gloves. Mother of the groom was attired in a rose-beige crepe ensemble with matching hat and gloves. Both mothers wore lovely corsages of peach rosebuds blended with bouvardia. In an atmosphere of scattered spring blossoms, the reception was held in the patio of the spacious Lemke home. After cutting and sharing the first piece of their four-tiered wedding cake, the young couple left for a two-week honeymoon at Lake Tahoe. For traveling the bride chose a aqua wool crepe dressmaker suit accented by navy and clear yellow accessories. A traditional corsege of white orchid from her wedding bouquet graced her lapel. Those assisting with the hostess duties at the reception included Mrs. C. Leland Smith, aunt of the bride; Mrs. L. I. Aldredge; Mrs. Minnie Curtis; Mrs. V. A. Elmers; Miss Jane Sachs; Miss Mary Lou Pohl, and Miss Dorothy Campbell who was in charge of the guest book. The latter three were sorority sisters of the from San Francisco. Elmer (Bud) Wagner played incidental piano interpretations during the affair, which was enjoyed by more than 450 immediate family relatives and close friends. The bride is a graduate of Placentia schools and attended the University of California at Berkeley where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Her groom is a graduate of Lowell high school, San Francisco, Monday via the Silver Chief. She returns with a complete collection of smart cruise clothes, casual ensembles and dress styles for all occasions. "Skirts are longer; hats taller, with sharp accent on glamour." Residing at Hotel Astor, she attended several style shows including the annual festival presented at Hoel Waldorf, viewing the latest dramatic styles modeled at exclusive New York houses, and enjoying many press breakfasts where the latest fashion trends were discussed. Also her new stock includes a select group of exotic imported Parisian perfumes and striking French jewelery including beautiful matched pin and earring sets, lapel gadgets, rings of ultra modern design set with large precious stones or large single pearls, and costume jewelery in gold and silver combinations, "crown" jewel and "tiny key" original earrings. New summer season alluring glamour shades have provocative titles including apricot brandy, persian, tavern green, lyric blue, vodka, nilonette tan, wedding wine, saphire shocking, victorian white, chutney brown, limon, citron and melon greens, faun of the dawn (gray-beige) pussy willow, venetian rose, toast crepe and Grecian pink. Distinctive styles are created in sheer cotton fabrics, very sheer shambrals, French Plequet Shantung, raw silk and linens. Of interest to style enthusiasts is the varied selection of new apparel which features outstanding pastel and bright colored dresses, two-piece suits in the new shades and ensembles combining black and print or plain, and in novel figured material. The highest grade leather in the world is manufactured in the United States. ANAHEIM GAZETTE S Phone 2206 County Chairmen named at Women's Club Meeting Orange Women's club played host to the Orange County Federation of Women's club board on Monday afternoon, with George Wheat of Newport formally installed as inaugural president and Mrs. August Schumacher of Anaheim as president. The spacious clubrooms at Orwere resplendent with sumptuous and pastel streamers suspended for the ceiling. The business session were held of past club programs going presidents and county district chairmen. Change discussion among the presidents and chairmen follows: American citizen Mrs. James E. Donagan, king president of the Orange men's club; crafts, Mrs. George Wilford, Placentia; press and charity, Miss Barbara Hedden,heim Junior Ebell; song leaders, Arthur A. May, Santa and emblems and seals, Mrs. R. Loxley, outgoing presi-Laguna Women's club. Forful musical audition prowess was presented by Vera Jean Mrs., soprano, accompanied by Thomas, both of Anaheim. Hilbers sang, "Mistress Mara," Song of the Robin" and the Prophet." JANE HOLMES PLEDGES TROTH WITH WILLIAM F. ROSS AT SANTA ANA Lovely in her gown of white marquisette, Miss Jane Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Corliss Holmes of 2500 North Main street, Santa Ana, became the bride of William Frederick Ross, son of Mrs. Walter J. Ross of 308 East Adele street, Anaheim, in semi-formal rites solemnized at the First Baptist church of Santa Ana last Saturday afternoon a t4 o'clock, the Rev. Harry Evan Owings, pastor of that church, reading the double-ring ceremony. The young couple repeated their marriage vows before an all-white altar flanked with baskets of white blossoms and potted palms, with cathedral candelabra casting a soft glow over the setting, witnessed by more than 300 immediate family, relatives and close friends. Given in marriage by her father, the bride carried a bouquet of all-white daisies and marguerites blended with a mouline background and satin streamers. Enhancing the bride's lovelliness was her fingertip length veil of marquisette caught to her hair with two clusters of white daisies and marguerites, falling in soft folds over her gown, fashioned with ruffled peplum, ruffle at the yoke, and full skirt with slight train. Traditional sentiment was found in a handkerchief tucked in her gown which had been sent home by her mother from France during World War I. Sister of the bride, Mrs. William W. Nobel of Beverly Hills, was the matron of honor. She wore a formal gown of blue net and carried a nosegay of contrasting yellow daisies and blue delphinium. Her attendants were Mrs. Leighton Ross, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, and Miss Betty Ross, sister of the bridegroom, both of Anaheim. They were attired in gowns of yellow net of identical design with that of the matron of honor. They carried bouquets ing the ceremony was the spacious home of Mrs. John Tessman and Mrs. E. D. Holmes, two aunts of the bride at 2462 River-side drive, Santa Ana, attended by more than 100 immediate family relatives of the young couple. Presiding at the coffee and teaurns throughout the affair were Mrs.-Frank Ranker, Anaheim; Mrs. Frank Newman of Bellflower and Mrs. Lloyd Ross of Anaheim, three aunts of the bridegroom, and two aunts of the bride, Mrs. Otis Hoyt of Long Beach and Mrs. Elon G. Homes of Orange, Mrs. I. A. Mercier served the wedding cake which was centered on a large reception table spread with an exquisite white cloth and set with silver service, tall white tapers and centerpiece of white larkspur, and daisies. The buffet in the dining room was also graced with silver service and an artistic centerpiece arrangement of larkspur and daisies. After cutting and sharing the first piece of their four-tiered wedding cake, the newlyweds left for a month's honeymoon of undisclosed destination. For traveling the new Mrs. Ross chose a smart gray wool suit accented with blue accessories. Her corsage was the traditional white orchid from her bridal bouquet. The bride, well known in Orange county, is a graduate of Santa Ana high school and junior college where she was affiliated. ‘Ladies Night’ Enjoyed By Toastmasters “Ladies Night,” special masters meeting, was accolade huge success by the 35 m and their wives and guests Tuesday evening at San Food cafe at Seal Beach Robert H. Allen claiming therison trophy with his six-minute speech. Presideney Pellew wielded the gry Other speakers included Bowne and John Cilmon defeated by a close margin Toastmaster for the was John Dwyer with Wright in charge of the topic. Harwood Larson was critic assisted by Royal and Earle Smith. The ladies were present lovely gardenia corsages occasion. Highlight of the casual sation was a resume of the off at the Annual Toast Conference and Speech held at Pasadena at the Speare club June 22 with 300 delegates attending from Founders' district which is 25 clubs from areas No.1 and four. Local representatives in Aaheim President and Mr ney Pellew, and Mr. an John Schneider. William L. Norman of Pasadena, was the winner contest with his topic, “Dad demption.” He will attend National Convention; slate Fairful musical audition prowas presented by Vera Jean Jr., soprano, accompanied by Thomas, both of Anaheim. Hilbers sang, "Mistress Mara," Song of the Robin" and Prophet." Fatchett, pianist, also of him, played two selections by Nocturne" and "PolanMiss Fatchett was one of winners in the young artists' t. Rightful tea hour climaxed affair with Mrs. R. M. Gish, agent of the Orange Women's and her assisting chairmen in at the hostess duties. Table was spread with an site lace cloth and centerof a large magnolia arrangement board meeting will be number 13 at Costa Mesa. Southern District Funfab Next Week Southern District summer ence will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday at the U. S. hotel, San Diego. Registration will be in the hotel lobby 11 o'clock in the morning 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afterwith the afternoon business following. Virtiles will include the meetof the district nominating tee, 1 o'clock Tuesday aftein the Gold room, and the course between the county vents and the district presiMrs. A. G. Klieser, after at which time the county district dates will be set. Presidents will be honorthe festive dinner and club events introduced. Night Wednesday will be presentation of the southern winners. District chairwill give one minute reports. Will be observed from 3 to ock Tuesday at the San Women's club house. IN ANAHEIM SINCE 1922 WE HAVE BEEN CLOSED FOR VACATIONS AND WE HAVE BEEN CLOSED FOR VACATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF NEW MACHINERY WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS MON. JULY 8 WARREN L. ASHLEIGH'S ACME CLEANERS & DYERS 920 North Los Angeles Street Phone 2405 "Northern Orange County's Finest Cleaning Plant" ‘Ladies Night’ Enjoyed By Toastmasters “Ladies Night,” special Toastmasters meeting, was acclaimed a huge success by the 35 members and their wives and guests, last Tuesday evening at Sam’s Sea Good cafe at Seal Beach, with Robert H. Allen claiming the Paterson trophy with his winning six-minute speech. President Sydney Pellew wielded the gavel. Other speakers included Jack Bowne and John Cilmore, both defeated by a close margin. Toastmaster for the evening was John Dwyer with Edward Wright in charge of the tableople. Harwood Larson was general critic assisted by Royal Martin and Earle Smith. The ladies were presented with lovely gardenia corsages for the occasion. Highlight of the casual conversation was a resume of the speaker at the Annual Toastmaster Conference and Speech Contest held at Pasadena at the Shakespeare club June 22 with nearly 10 delegates attending from the founders’ district which includes clubs from areas No. 1, 2, 3, and four. Local representatives included Anaheim President and Mrs. Sydney Pellew, and Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider. William L. Norman of South Pasadena, was the winner of the contest with his topic, “Dad's Remption.” He will attend the national Convention; slated for July 24 at Seattle, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Pellew and Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer will again represent the Anaheim Toastmasters. One of the highlights of the four-day affair will be a boat trip to Victoria, Canada. Pellew revealed. 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