anaheim-gazette 1947-01-16
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Thursday, January 17, 1947
WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES Phone 2206
GRACE THOMPSON
Reporters' Tea For Girl Scouts
Girl and Brownie Scout journalists and troop adults gathered for the troop reporters' tea last Saturday at the scout house. Speakers for the occasion were Mrs. J. L. Drennan, public relations chairman, and Miss Dorothy Bowe, executive director, who gave instructions on news writing for the local troop newspapers.
The afternoon affair opened with the flag salute and the Scout's Promise. Songs were enjoyed and pictures taken.
Each reporter received a handbook listing instructions and an outline, which she could follow in writing news of her troop"s activities. The weekly news deadline for regular Girl Scout news was set at Friday evening of each week. All news is to be given to Mrs. Drennan by Friday to be edited for the newspapers.
It was suggested to each reporter that her troop keep a scrapbook recording troop activities, newspaper clippings, pictures of troops and souvenir programs. Mrs. W. G. Head, council historian, desires pictures of each troop for the Girl Scout council recorded.
Delicious refreshments consisting of punch and cookies were served, with Mrs. Roy Dargatz and Mrs. August Fitz assisting.
Those attending the tea included Barbara Mary and Sharon Nipp, Troop 1; Beverly Buckner,
ANAHEIM LITTLE THEATRE TO STAGE "FIRST LADY"
Next production to be staged by Anaheim Little Theatre players will be George Kaufman's brilliant satire, "First Lady." Try-out dates of rehearsal for the broadway hit show will be announced within two weeks, Miss Harriet Samon, producer, stated.
Jean Vipond and Calvin Twiggs To Plight Troth
Of interest to their many Anaheim friends is the coming wedding of Miss Jean Vipond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Vipond of Hansen road, to Calvin N. Twiggs, son of Earl Twiggs of Lincoln road. The young couple will repeat their marriage vows in Arizona in a simple ceremony to be witnessed only by Mr. and Mrs. Walt Murphy, of Parker, Arizona, the groom-elect's sister and brother-in-law.
Following the ceremony to be performed at the end of this week, the young couple will reside at Parker Dam, located on the California-Arizona line between Blythe and Needles, California. He is associated with the Metropolitan Water District.
Both of the young people are graduates of Anaheim Union high school. He received his discharge from the Army Air Corps in November 1945, after seeing action for more than a year in England. He attended the University of
Local Delegates To Attend BPW District Meet
Local Business and Professional Women's club delegates chosen to attend the south district meeting to be staged San Bernardino next Saturday Sunday include Maude Ford, helmina Schultz, Eva Boyd Olive Shoemaker, Anaheim president.
Dr. Arthur Coons, president Occidental College, will be special speaker at the February 18 meeting, it was announced Beulah Hineman, Marguerite Coons and Maude Ford will be charge of hostess duties for this occasion.
Other future plans of the organization include the election officers in April, discussion of the B. and P. W. state federation session in Long Beach, May 24 and 25 and a costume party to be staged in Buena Park during this quarter.
Next social meeting will be held Wednesday night at the home of Miss Verna Hopkins. Miss Mjorie Pibel, vocational and educational chairman will be in charge.
Chairman for the social meeting in March will be Mary Heinlein, safety chairman.
32 Active Girl, Brownie Scout Troops Here
Delicious refreshments consisting of punch and cookies were served, with Mrs. Roy Dargatz and Mrs. August Fitz assisting.
Those attending the tea included Barbara Mary and Sharon Nipp, Troop 1; Beverly Buckner, Troop 3, with Mrs. M. W. Turner, leader; Darlene Nipp and Kathryn Kopfer, Troop 5; Barbara Horn with Mrs. G. R. Huebert, leader; Troop 6; Mary Lawrence and Kathleen Brunet, Troop 7; Ann Fabian with Mrs. Lee Fabian, troop committee member, Troop 8; Gerie Glover, Troop 9; Jeanette Boney with Mrs. Thomas Boney, leader, Troop 10; Arlowyne Mayberry with Mrs. J. C. Dolan, leader, Troop 17; Roxanna Fischel, Troop 23, with Mrs. Richard Fischel, committee member, and Susan Fischel; Mrs. Roy Dargatz, Troop 22; Helen Miller with Mrs. A. N. Miller, leader, Troop 27; Bobbie Jean Downs with Mrs. Amo Downs, assistant leader, Troop 28; Marlene Hansard with Mrs. G. S. Hansard, leader, Troop 28; Barbara Bircher with Mrs. Harold Bircher, leader and Mrs. August Fitz., assistant leader, Troop 29; Wilma Roseberry with Mrs. Ray Reafsynder, leader, Troop 30; Marlys Teske with Miss Gloria Henning, leader, Troop 31; Judy Chapman, Troop 33; Barbara Balch with Mrs. Robert Balch, troop committee member, Troop 18;/and Mrs. J. Hummel, leader, Troop 25.
Announce Ebell Section Meetings
Two coming Ebell section meetings include the Bible section next Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the Book section meeting January 27 also at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Rev. Howard S. Congdon, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Anaheim, will be the guest speaker for the Bible section meeting. His topic will be "Great Personalities of the Bible." Mrs. Juanita Ross, leader, will preside assisted by Mrs. William Webb.
A book review, presented by Mrs. Wilbert Bonney, will highlight the Book section meeting. Presiding will be Mrs. M. A. Gauer, leader, assisted by Mrs. John Wilson.
Both of the young people are graduates of Anaheim Union high school. He received his discharge from the Army Air Corps in November 1945, after seeing action for more than a year in England. He attended the University of Southern California upon his return to the states.
"Blondie" Sends 'Best Wishes' To Play Cast
Penny Singleton, "Blondie," radio and screen fame, sent her congratulations and best wishes to Miss Harriet Samon, director of the Anaheim Little Theatre's Community Chest benefit melodrama, Gold in the Hills," staged at Anaheim Union high school auditorium last Wednesday and Thursday. She had purchased three tickets to the unique production from Donald D. Britton, co-owner of the Radio and Electronic Engineering company.
In a special delivery letter received by Britton last Thursday she stated as follows:
"Please communicate to your director Miss Samon, as well as to your own cast, my well wishes and best of good luck in your production "Gold in the Hills."
"It is a disappointment for my family as well as myself that we could not attend. However, please consider us when your next production is ready, as we should like to attend."
Try-out dates for rehearsals for the second benefit play will be announced in approximately two weeks, Miss Samon disclosed.
"First Lady," brilliant satire by Broadway Producer George Kaufman, will be presented by the theatrical group.
Next social meeting will be held next Wednesday night at the home of Miss Verna Hopkins. Miss Mjorie Pibel, vocational and educational chairman will be in charge.
Chairman for the social meeting in March will be Mary Heinlein, safety chairman.
32 Active Girl, Brownie Scout Troops Here
Anaheim Girl Scouts boast 32 active troops in the local high school district, with Brownie Scouts, 255 Intermediate Girl Scouts, 70 Girl Scout leaders, 40 troop committee members, 17 council members, and M Adelaide Price, elementary nurse associate scout, making a total membership of 608 to date.
Location of troops include at George Washington elementary school; four at Benjamin Franklin; four at Horace Mann; at Fremont Junior high school one; Lincoln; two; Broadwave three; St. Boniface Catholic church; two at Zion Luther church; three at Cypress; one Magnolia; two Centralia; one at Savannah.
Intermediate troop 11 of Lcoln school still lacks a lead There is an active Brownie troop there but no other leadership has been available since fall.
One interested or knowing of possible leadership is urged to Mrs.-W. E. Whiteman, troop organization chairman for the local Girl Scout council.
SET STUDENT RATES FOR MORLEY GEARHART CONCERT
Now available are special student ticket rates to the conference of Virginia Morley and Livingston Gearhart, famed American duo-pianist team, second feature of the 1946-47 Orange County Concert series, January 22nd at 8:15 o'clock in the Santa Ana high school auditorium, Gladys Simpson Shafer, series manager disclosed.
tor of the First Presbyterian church of Anaheim, will be the guest speaker for the Bible section meeting. His topic will be "Great Personalities of the Bible." Mrs. Juanita Ross, leader, will preside assisted by Mrs. William Webb.
A book review, presented by Mrs. Wilbert Bonney, will highlight the Book section meeting. Presiding will be Mrs. M. A. Gauer, leader, assisted by Mrs. John Wilson.
Tea hour will conclude both affairs.
An estimated 28,000,000 food parcels were shipped during the war to Americans and Allied prisoners of war.
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FJC to Stage 'Man Who Came To Dinner' Soon
"The Man Who Came to Dinner" second production to be staged by Fullerton Junior college next month, is now well underway in rehearsal.
With the largest cast to be assembled at FJC for many years, the well known Moss Hart-George S. Kaufman comedy will be produced through the combined efforts of the drama and radio classes of the college and the Fullerton chapter of Delta Psi Omega, national dramatics fraternity.
Starring roles in the play will be taken by David Moodey, of Fullerton as Sheridan Whiteside; Chet Casselman of Whittier as Bert Jefferson; Barbara Hicks, Fullerton, as Maggie Cutler, and Dolores Pecci, Orange, as Lorraine Sheldon. Other cast members include Ercel Morris of Anaheim and Norma Beatty and Jack Jordan both of Garden Grove.
1947 Red Cross Affair Wednesday
Members of the Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross were again reminded of the annual Red Cross meeting and collection next Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Ebell clubhouse, by Mrs. M. A. Gauer, chapter chairman.
Dinner reservations should be made by calling the chapter headquarters, second floor of the city hall building, Anaheim 2065.
A special program for the affair is now well underway. In charge of the banquet is the canteen under the chairmanship of Mrs. Emory Simon. Mrs. Gauer will preside during the business session.
GREET KATHLEEN LYNETTE KORN SUNDAY NOON
Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Korn of 827 South Walnut street. They welcomed a new daughter who arrived last Sunday noon at St. Joseph's hospital, Orange, tipping the scales at nine and one-half pounds. Impatiently awaiting the arrival of their little sister, Kathleen Lynette, at home are the Korns' two sons, Arthur, Jr., 11, and Gary, 6. Paternal grandfather is Charles Korn of this city. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Marsh of Albany, Oregon, maternal grandparents, have been the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Simon of 626 North Zeyn street, Mrs. Korn's brother-in-law and sister, since December 1.
'Busy Day At R.C. Production Center
Agile fingers flew and hummed with activity at the Red Cross production center, second floor of the city hall, this Tuesday as girl's dresses and layettes were created by Stanton and Anaheim seamstresses for overseas relief, under the chairmanship of Mrs. E. R. Deering from 10 to 4 o'clock.
Delectable luncheon was served to the workers by Mrs. Emory Simon.
Cutters and sewers present included Mesdames Fern Vipond and P. F. Fessler of Anaheim and Mesdames Laura Poplowska, C. V. Brockway, Robert Clark, Edith Evans, E. B. Briggs and Lutie Clintock.
Samon Family Visit in Texas
Now in Texas are Mr. and Mrs. John Samon of 559 South Los Angeles street, and family, Harriet, Mabel, Lorraine and Johnny. They left here last Tuesday night.
Last Rites For Mrs. Florence Davis Monday
Mrs. Florence Davis, known and beloved cistern Anaheim, died after a two illness at her home 600 Clementine street last Friday afternoon from the Campbell and Kaulbars at 2 o'clock with Rev. Joel Ball Saville, pastor of Shael's Episcopal church, of A native of England, sent to the United States at age, residing in the easter she met and married Dr W. Davis. The couple marnana in 1912 where associated with the clinic for two years. In 1915 moved to Brea where he used active practice. Follow death in 1931 she moved with her son William, at the present family home.
An active member of Shael's Episcopal church, she a member of the altar guild also belonged to the VF Illiary and the Royal Neighbourhood.
In addition to her son, she leaves one brother, Grewco of Brea; one sister Fred Zeppenfeld of Anaheim and two nieces, Mrs. Feld's daughters, Mrs. Keen of Anaheim and Mrs Shoemaker of Burbank.
Burial was made in the plot at Loma Vista M Park.
Benjamin Franklin foresee use of parachute troops.
Active Girl,
Brownie Scout
Boops Here
Hheim Girl Scouts boast of active troops in the local school district, with 225 Brownie Scouts, 255 Intermediate Scouts, 70 Girl Scout lead-troop committee members, council members, and Miss Made Price, elementary nurse, state scout, making a total membership of 608 to date.
A nation of troops include five George Washington elementary school; four at Benjamin Frankfort at Horace Mann; two emont Junior high school; Lincoln; two, Broadway; St. Boniface Catholic; two at Zion Lutheran; three at Cypress; one at Columbia; two, Centralia, and at Savannah.
Intermediate troop 11 of Lin- School still lacks a leader. It is an active Brownie troop but no other leadership has available since fall. Any interested or knowing of post-leadership is urged to call W. E. Whiteman, troop ordination chairman for the local Scout council.
STUDENT RATES FOR LEY GEARHART CONCERT
Available are special stunticket rates to the concert Virginia Morley and Living-Gearhart, famed American pianist team, second feature in 1946-47 Orange County series, January 22, at o'clock in the Santa Ana school auditorium, Gladys Shafer, series manager, used.
Book Review By Mrs. J. S. Arnold
Reviewing "B. F's Daughter" by J. P. Marquand for members of the Tot 'n' Teens club last Thursday evening was Mrs. J. Shailer Arnold at the home of Mrs. Fred Schafer on Lincoln avenue. Co-hostess was Mrs. Wilmer J. Troutman.
Household hints were presented by members in answer to roll call. Delectable refreshments were served concluding the affair.
Next meeting of the group is scheduled for February 6 at the home of Mrs. Troutman. 866 South Philadelphia street.
Samon Family Visit in Texas
Now in Texas are Mr. and Mrs. John/Samon of 559 South Los Angeles street, and family, Harriet, Mabel, Lorraine and Johnny. They left here last Tuesday night to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Helen Marie Daywood, of Austin, to James Joseph, also of that city. They will return to Anaheim next Monday.
Harriet Samon is the director of Anaheim Little Theatre who staged its premier Community Chest benefit production "Gold in the Hills," gay nineties melodrama, Wednesday and Thursday nights of last week. Cast try-outs and rehearsals will begin on the second benefit play soon after her return.
ISSUE MARRIAGE LICENSE
Stanley H. Mullins and Miss Betty Jean Clodt, both of this city, applied for a marriage license last Thursday at Santa Ana court house.
Kite flying time
IS HERE AGAIN!
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Yessiree, and the sky's the limit as youngsters match skill and ingenuity at this ageless, always thrilling pastime. You'll notice that the "experts" always observe four simple kite flying safety rules. It's more fun that way!
DO YOU KNOW THE SAFETY RULES FOR KITE FLYERS?
1. Fly kites in an open field, away from power lines and overhead obstructions.
2. Never use wire, tinsel or metallic string.
3. Be sure the string is perfectly dry.
4. If the kite catches in a power line, let go immediately. Don't pull! Phone the company owning the line, and a lineman will come to get your kite for you.
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Last Rites For Mrs. Florence Davis Monday
Mrs. Florence Davis, 63, well known and beloved citizen of Anaheim, died after a two-month illness at her home 609 South Clementine street last Friday. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel at 2 o'clock with Rev. John Kimball Saville, pastor of St. Michael's Episcopal church, officiating.
A native of England, she came to the United States at an early age, residing in the east where she met and married Dr. Walter W. Davis. The couple moved to Anaheim in 1912 where he was associated with the Johnson clinic for two years. In 1914 they moved to Brea where he continued active practice. Following his death in 1931 she moved here with her son, William, residing at the present family home.
An active member of St. Michael's Episcopal church, she was a member of the altar guild. She also belonged to the VFW auxiliary and the Royal Neighbors.
In addition to her son, William, she leaves one brother, Jamesrewco of Brea; one sister, Mrs.red Zeppenfeld of Anaheim, and two nieces, Mrs. Zeppenfeld's daughters, Mrs. Estherween of Anaheim and Mrs. Johnhoemaker of Burbank.
Burial was made in the family lot at Loma Vista Memorial Park.
Benjamin Franklin forecast the use of parachute troops.
URGE PROMPT RETURNS OF CHRISTMAS SEAL SALES
Residents of Orange county who have not yet acknowledged receipt of their 1946 Christmas Seals were urged to do so promptly in a statement issued yesterday by Fred Neidringhous, Seal Sale Chairman.
"We want to put our 1946 Seal sale dollar to work as early as possible in 1947. We can do this if returns are made promptly. To date, Seal sale returns total $30,097, which is 97 per cent of our $30,975 quota. There will be a decided increase in returns by the end of the week."
The first extensive project of the association this year is the X-ray service through the state association mobile unit to all high school seniors of the county. This project will begin Feb. 12 and, upon its completion and with the same equipment, the County Health Dept. will offer X-ray service to all employees of the ceramic industries of the county for the purpose of determining the incidence of silicosis among the members of this industrial group.
The association also provides films to the Orange County Hospital where routine chest X-rays are made for all admissions and of all employees. This service is already in operation.
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