anaheim-gazette 1946-08-22

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1946 WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES Phone 2206 GRACE THOMPSON LOVELY SHOWER AND REUNION PARTY HONORS WILMA WILBERN In a festive atmosphere accented by artistic pink and white tooned decorations, Miss Wilma Wilbern was honored by a miscellaneous shower given by Miss Jeanne Wilson, at the Wilson home, 714 North Lemon street last Monday evening. Co-hostess was Miss Betty Hylton. Those who attended the gala affair are all close friends of the honoree and her former classmates at Anaheim Union high school. Striking effect over the mantle was the picture of the honoree and her bridegroom-elect, William Winger of this city, framed in a huge heart of pink crepe paper. Typifying the “shower” motif, pink and white ruffled umbrella protected Miss Wilburn’s many lovely presents on the large dining room table. After she opened her gifts, the group enjoyed delectable refreshments of dainty open-face sandwiches, ice tea, potato chips and nut cups, served on individual trays. A huge egg plant centered on a large platter was a novel holder for olives and pickles and other relishes secured by tooth picks. A clever animal created of aWiener and assorted vegetables presided over “more” sandwiches on another big platter. Wedding date of the young couple has been announced for September 1, at Capilla de San Antonio at high noon. Rev. Alvin Casebeer, minister of the First Church of Christ, will officiate at the outdoor chapel ceremony. Those enjoying the affair in addition to the honoree and her hostesses, included Mrs. E. E. Win- Young People’s Patio Party At Tews’ Friday Soft glow of Chinese lanterns and strains of latest recorded selections will mark the Young People’s “Y” group party, to be held in the beautiful garden atmosphere of the large patio of Dr. and Mrs. Howard A. Tews, 700 North Helena street tomorrow, Friday night at 7:30 o’clock. Hostesses for the occasion will include Miss Julia Tague and Miss Betty Launer. Also featured, in addition to dancing on the smooth-paved patio, will be games of ping pong, cards and badminton. Delectable refreshments of sandwiches and root beer floats will be enjoyed by the 25 expected members. Ruby Harbeson Honored with Kitchen Shower Miss Ruby Ann Harbeson was honored by a festive kitchen shower given by Miss La Rae She is a graduate of Anahale Union high school, class of 18 and received a teaching degree from the University of California last February. Her groom-too also a graduate of USC, is planning to take a post graduation course there next semester. Those sharing the evening were the honoree and her hostesses included Mrs. C. E. Harbeson, mother of the honoree, Mrs. Christine Atwell, Mrs. Robert Fowler, Mr. Thomas Sowder, Mrs. Willis Sulter, Mrs. Dorothy Pearson, Mrs. Noel Sweeney, and Ms. Marlon Mellette, all of this class and Mrs. Mary Granger of Iguana Beach, Mrs. Betty Pierce of Santa Ana and Mrs. Jo Fwanwick, Mrs. Harbeson’s cousin of Santa Ana. Rebekahs Hear Clever Readings Humorous readings interpreted by Jackie Whiteman highlight the regular Lois Rebekah meeting last Friday evening at 8 o’clock in the I.O.O.F. hall, 325 West Center street. Dorothy Heinze, not grand, presided over the business session. The Lois Thimble club meeting was scheduled for next Tuesday evening at the home of Verni Summers, 315 North Sabina street at 8 o’clock. In a festive atmosphere bright spring flowers, delectable refreshments were served to the group by Grace Shaffer. Special guest introduced during Wedding date of the young couple has been announced for September 1, at Capilla de San Antonio at high noon. Rev. Alvin Casebeer, minister of the First Church of Christ, will officiate at the outdoor chapel ceremony. Those enjoying the affair in addition to the honoree and her hostesses, included Mrs. E. E.. Winger, mother of the groom-to-be; Little Miss Betty Winger, sister of the groom-elect; Mrs. J. E. Wilbern, mother of the bride-elect; Misses Arlene Richards, Phyllis Herman, Roberta Norland, Doris Koontz, Velma Koontz, Shirley Harling, Ruth Demaree, and Mesdames William Conliffe (nee Madelyn Vincent), Vernon Stichtman (nee Donna Muckenthaler) and "Dick" Long (nee Violet Gust). The groom-elect, formerly with the Merchant Marine, is now employed at Jack Ludhill's service station and garage. Miss "Willie" Wilbern is well known to many Anaheimers for her ready smile behind the fountain counter at Jackson's Drug company. Delectable refreshments of sandwiches and root beer floats will be enjoyed by the 25 expected members. Ruby Harbeson Honored with Kitchen Shower Miss Ruby Ann Harbeson was honored by a festive kitchen shower given by Miss La Rae Riley and Miss June Atwell at the Atwell home, 808 North Pine street last Monday evening. Mrs. Christine Atwell assisted with the arrangements. After the honoree had opened her many lovely gifts, delicious refreshments of ice cream, coffee and cake were served in an atmosphere of scattered arrangements of spring flowers. Contract bridge concluded the evening's activities, with Mrs. C. E. Harbeson, mother of the bride-elect, taking top honors. Second prize went to Miss Dorothy Pearson. Miss Harbeson will become the bride of William Barker of Los Angeles next Saturday noon at St. Boniface Catholic church. Hartranft Given Surprise Party, On 87th Birthday Coming as a complete surprise Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hartranft Valley View Drive, Fullerton were greeted by several of the close friends of this city last Saturday at their spacious home on the occasion of Hartranft's 47 birthday. Hartranft, who officially celebrated his birthday last Monday received two beautifully bourne autobiographies of William All White and Alexander Hamilton from the group. W. C. Maxwe For Girls Girls Fall Coats and Sport Jackets 7 to 14 Tailored Blouses and Sweaters Slips 7 to 14 Scotch Plaid Skirts Sox all Sizes and Colors For Boys Boys Slacks 7 to 12 Shirts by Don Rancho Boys Sweaters for School Water Proof Sport Jackets Sox All Sizes and Colors CLAIRE M. LARSON C. LLOYD LARSEN The Betty Rose Shop 216 E. Center St. Anaheim, Calif. Phone 4200 378 Coast Blvd. South Laguna Beach, Calif. Phone 151 ALL GIFT ITEMS Beautifully Wrapped ANAHEIM GAZETTE S. Phone 2206 is a graduate of Anaheim high school, class of 1942, received a teaching degree the University of California February. Her groom-to-be, graduate of USC, is plan to take a postgraduate there next semester. She sharing the evening with honoree and her hostesses in Mrs. C. E. Harbeson, moth-the honoree, Mrs. Christine Mrs. Robert Fowler, Mrs. Sowder, Mrs. William Mrs. Dorothy Pearson, Noel Sweeney, and Mrs. Mellette, all of this city, Mrs. Mary Granger of LaBeach, Mrs. Betty Pierson Santa Ana and Mrs. Jean Wick, Mrs. Harbeson's cousin,inta Ana. Bekahs Hear Over Readings Forous readings interpretedinkle Whiteman highlighted regular Lois Rebekah meeting day evening at 8 o'clock in D.O.F. hall, 325 West Cenet. Dorothy Heinze, noble presided over the short session. Lois Thimble club meeting scheduled for next Tuesday at the home of Vernice Mrs. 315 North Sabina street clock. A festive atmosphere of spring flowers, delectable moments were served to the Joy Grace Shaffer. A guest introduced during made the presentation. Hartranft responded in his characteristic manner. A festive garden party in the large Hartranft yard was enjoyed as was a delicious buffet super, climaxed by a beautiful angelfood cake topped with traditional lighted candles. After Hartranft extinguished all the candles at "one blow," the cake was served with home-made ice cream. Arriving, a couple at a time to congratulate the honoree, were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. LeMan Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Patrick and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Scott. S. C. Hartranft's Entertain Sunday School Class A three-fold birthday celebration was enjoyed by members of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hartranft's Sunday school class of the First Presbyterian church last Sunday noon at "Dorthy and Wade's." Those honored during the annual affair included W. J. Elliott, whose natal day is August 2, Dr. J. S. Elliott who celebrated his 80th birthday August 10, and S. C. Hartranft, host, who observed his 86th birthday last Monday. Those attending the luncheon-party included Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Beebe, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Elliott, Mrs. Gibson and Miss Hazel Gibson, Mrs. M. C. Day, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Davis, Mrs. Pamela Mills, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Patrick, Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Scott, Mrs. Ethel Shultz, Marjorie Cook, Mrs. Fannie Goddard, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Miller. Unable to attend were Mrs. Mary Coons, M.R., Schlosser and Mrs.Juanita Ross. Many lovely gifts and birthday "Bill" Ellis's Enjoy Crestline Holiday Recalling several delectable "fish fries," "Bill" Ellis of Anaheim Auto Glass and Parts company, described a four-day vacation at Crestline, he enjoyed with his wife and their two daughters. They left their home, 6146 Colbrook avenue, Bellflower early last Thursday morning and returned last Sunday night. Effected by the housing shortage, the Ellis's "went pup tenting." They enjoyed fishing for trout, blue gill and cat fish, and boating on Lake Gregory."Really was a highly successful trip," he commented. Mrs. Dominguez Fetes Ohioians Mrs. Genevieve Dominguez of this city, entertained friends from Ohio with the assistance of her daughter, Rose, last Thursday evening.The honorees were Mr., and Mrs.Earl Smally and their children, Jean Ann, Wayne and Leo, of Wharton, OhioThis marked the Smally's first visit to California. Mrs.Smalley is the sister of Carl Karcher of North Palm street and the niece of Mr., and Mrs.B.F.Karcher of North Lemon street. Others enjoying the affair included Mr., and Mrs.B.F.Karcher, Mr., and Mrs.Harry De Groff and children,Bob and Mary Ann,and Mrs.Gordon Ferguson and children,Betty Lou and Barbara Lee. 'Don' Britton Dines With Don Ameche's Moving into "cinema society," Donald D.Britton, co-owner of the Radio Electronic Engineering company of this city, was the guest of Mr., and Mrs.Don Ameche. cousin,Mrs.Lillian Vetter clertonformerly of this cityMrs.E.R.Fuller of Anahelisted by Mrs.Max Royer clertonwho presided at thereturn;and Mrs.Haverstick clertonwho poured the teepunch.Ice cream and cakealso served. Miss "Johnnie" Simon fiancee of Rodney Perrill cacao.Her sister, Anita.is ecto Charles Hertzler of FulThe young couples willtheir troth in a double centSeptember 28, at St.Mary'solic church,Fullerton. "Get-Together" Held Tuesday A hamburger bake and "gether" was held at Mr., and O.T.Johnson's barbecue208 South Claudina streetTuesday night. Delicious corn on the hamburger sandwiches wereed along with an enormousto lettuce,pickle and onionad.The guests took theirbetween ice-tea and hotAfter the dinner,the guests tenants of Johnson's apart became well-acquainted.traded experiences playedof cribbage,pinochle and checkers,and listened to music.Present wereMr.,andRalph W.Girton of Chicago ton is now a California State ning inspector.His hobby torcycle racing.He expects Tranft Given prise Party, 87th Birthday ing as a complete surprise, and Mrs. S. C. Hartranft of View Drive, Fullerton, treated by several of their friends of this city last Satat their spacious home on pasion of Hartranft's 47th y. tranft, who officially celehis birthday last Monday, and two beautifully bound graphics of William Allen and Alexander Hamilton the group. W. C. Maxwell Local Girls At Job’s Daughters’ National Confab Five representatives of Job’s Daughter’s, Bethel No. 5, of this city attended the three-day national Job’s Daughter convention held recently in Long Beach municipal auditorium. They included Mary Webb, junior princess; Geraldine Ausburn, Jewel Leverich, Dorothy McCoy, and Dora Bouse. These Anaheim girls participated in the impressive opening ceremony and assisted with the flag ceremony, viewed by more than 1000 girls from throughout the nation. Highlight of the convention, was a council meeting of supreme guardians, representing the entire United States. Social activities enjoyed by the delegates included a ball, presented in the municipal auditorium, a gala dinner party at Knott’s Berry Place, combined with a traditional tour of the ghost town and a trip to Catalina Island. From the Chicago area alone, there were 225 members who attended the affair. Nick Wingert’s Now Enjoying Outdoor Vacation “Fishing is wonderfull!” exclaimed Nick Wingert, owner of the Anaheim Auto Glass and Parts company, when describing the vacation he is now enjoying with his wife and son, Jimmy, a nine-year-old angler, in the Mammoth lake district above Bishop. They left their home, 6839 California avenue, Long Beach, yesterday, Wednesday morning at 3 o’clock and will return next Sunday evening. An authentic outdoor camping trip, the Wingerts began their vacation equipped with a complete camping outfit including a large party included Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Beebe, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Elliott, Mrs. Gibson and Miss Hazel Gibson, Mrs. M. C. Day, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Davis, Mrs. Pamela Mills, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Patrick, Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Scott, Mrs. Ethel Hultz, Marjorie Cook, Mrs. Fannie Goddard, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Miller. Unable to attend were Mrs. Mary Coons, M. R., Schlosser and Mrs. Juanita Ross. Many lovely gifts and birthday cards were presented to the three honorees during the party. Don’ Britton Dines With Don Ameche’s Moving into “cinema society,” Donald D. Britton, co-owner of the Radio Electronic Engineering company of this city, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ameche of Van Nuys last Sunday even­ing with his friend, Hal Kantor of Shangri La hotel, Santa Monica, script writer of the new variety show to star Ameche under the sponsorship of Proctor and Gamble this September. Swimming in the Ameche’s private pool was enjoyed after a delicious roast beef dinner in the Ameche’s spacious outdoor patio. The group then left for the NBC studio. Britton and Kantor were both with the armed forces radio service WXLE, Eniwetok, Marshall islands, two years ago. Mrs. Fennell to Attend Legion Auxiliary Confab Mrs. Martin Fennell, Anaheim American Legion Auxiliary pres­ident, will be among the many delegates attending the Legion Auxiliary convention to be staged in Sacramento next Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The sessions will be held in the Memorial audi­torium and Senator hotel. This will mark its first presenta­tion since the recent war. Future plans of the Anaheim group will be formulated following Mrs. Fennell’s return, it was decided dur­ing the informal meeting held at the Legion headquarters in the basement of the city hall last Tuesday night at 8 o’clock. Double Shower Honors Anita and "Johnnie" Simon A two-fold celebration was the miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Juanita (Johnnie) and Miss Anita Simon of 628 Fern Drive, Fullerton, presented by their sister, Mrs. L. M. Grainger at the specious garden of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lester E. Grainger, of Placentia road and Chapman avenue last Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock. More than 65 very close friends gathered for the shower. After a Jean Hall Now Enjoying Month's Visit in Alabama "A beatiful trip although awfully warm," was Miss Jean Hall's description of her month's vacation which she is now enjoying in Alabama. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Hall of Placentia avenue and is now visiting Mrs. Hall's sister, Mrs. C. H. Stapleton of Bay Minette. Rest and relaxation are taking top place on her list of "things to do," it was revealed in a letter to her mother. An employee of the local telephone office, Miss Hall left for the south August 5, and is expected home September 1. YOUNG WOMEN Telephone operating positions are available to you in your community. Starting pay is good, experience is not required. Frequent increases. Vacations with pay. Advancement opportunities. APPLY Room 208 - 514½ N. Main St., Santa Ana 217 N. Lemon Street, Anaheim or Ask the operator for the Chief Operator Southern California Telephone Company Busin, Mrs. Lillian Vetter of Fullerton, formerly of this city, and Mrs. E. R. Fuller of Anaheim, assisted by Mrs. Max Royer of Fullerton, who presided at the coffee shop; and Mrs. Haverstick of Fullerton who poured the tea andench. Ice cream and cake were also served. Miss "Johnnie" Simon is the niece of Rodney Perrill of Chicago. Her sister, Anita, is engaged to Charles Hertzler of Fullerton. The young couples will plight their troth in a double ceremony September 28, at St. Mary's Catholic church, Fullerton. "Get-Together" Held Tuesday A hamburger bake and "get-to-her" was held at Mr. and Mrs. T. Johnson's barbecue pit on South Claudina street last Tuesday night. Delicious corn on the cob and hamburger sandwiches were served along with an enormous tomato lettuce, pickle and onion salad. The guests took their choice between iceed-tea and hot coffee. After the dinner, the guests, all guests of Johnson's apartments, came well-acquainted. They added experiences, played games cribbage, pinochle and Chinese neckers, and listened to radio music. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Phil W. Girton of Chicago. Girton is now a California State Canag inspector. His hobby is motorcycle racing. He expects to race at the Corona "TT" (treacherous track) races on Labor day, under the auspices of the Orange County Motorcycle club. A former coast guardsman, he served for two and a half years on a coast guard cutter in Alaska. He was also associated with the Fullerton News-Tribune as sports editor at one time. Dick Gade, another guest and also hailing from Chicago, drove cross-country to Anaheim in a "hop-up" he constructed himself. He was accompanied by Bill H. Girton and Miss Joan M. Girton (also guests) who paced him cross country in a second "hop up", which they drove on the El Mirrage timing traps last week. Two more guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alan G. 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