anaheim-gazette 1947-03-27

WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES GRACE THOMPSON Name Rebekah Delegates To San Francisco Confab Elected delegates to the Rebekah assembly to be held at San Francisco, May 11, from this city are Dorothy Heinze and Helen Pannier. They were named during the regular Lois Rebekah meeting at the I. O. O. F. hall last Friday evening with Mildred Brubaker, noble grand, presiding. Alternates to the assembly are Mildred Fitz and Ora Horn. Future dates highlighting the groups calendar include Courtesy Night at Westminster, April 8; Theo Rho girls, April 1, and the Past Noble Grand night, April 4. During the business session reports on the fellowship at Fullerton lodge, March 19, were given. Special recognition was extended to a large delegation from Ruby lodge, Orange, and to visitors from Orange, Fullerton and Santa Ana who were introduced. Motif for the artistic table decorations was the lodge colors, pink and green, blended with gay spring flowers. Committee members for the social hour included Marjorie Vaughn, Bernice Young, Carrie Minnis and Violet Thierfelder. Many Attend Job’s Daughters Joint Initiation Attending an impressive initiation ceremony at Santa Ana Masonic Temple were members of Job’s Daughters, Bethel No. 5, of Wurtz, Jewell Leverich, Veoda Mae Tessner, Jerry Homan, Nancy Wingert, Patricia Morely, Jerry Osbun, Joyce Strempel, Barbara Joan and Jean Bastian, Jennie Welton, Marjorie Cranston, Genevieve Kirk, Alice Prentiss, Annette and Nancy Lou Ater and Elaine Hedblom. Special guest of honor was Mrs. Helen Bacon, grand guardian of the state of California, on her official visit. Following the meeting the “daughters” dignitaries and approximately 500 guests adjourned to the spacious dining room where delicious refreshments were served. Spring flowers surrounding a huge wishing well and favors of miniature wishing wells added to the festive occasion. Assisting with the hostess duties were Misses Jean Hall and Gloria Temple, past honored queens of Anaheim Job’s daughters. Members of the decorating committee included Mrs. William Webb, Mrs. Fay Hall, Mrs. Osbun, Mrs. Welton and Mrs. Hedblom. Barbara Hedden, Ted Shaw, Jr., Nuptials Read In a ceremony marked by quiet simplicity, Miss Barbara Hedden, daughter of Mrs. Grace H. Hedden of Fullerton, wed Ted C. Shaw, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Shaw of Santa Ana, the Rev. Harry Owings readings the single-ring ceremony solemnized last Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in the First Baptist church of Santa Ana, witnessed by the immediate zette as society editor Municipal plunge at swimming instructor. Her bridegroom, a graduate Santa Ana high school, a member of the Long Beach Art Association and a life-time resident Santa Ana, was with the Air Forces in England prior discharge last year. He continue his study of art Angeles, having studied in the Frank B Studio of Art since his r civilian life. The couple plan to marry home in Santa Ana foll brief honeymoon at picnic Pacific Beach. Nellesen-Wattey Nuptials Planner Of interest to their friends here will be the Miss Florence Francesen, daughter of Mr. and George William Nellesen West Elm street, to Georgia Watte of 610 South Olive Saturday morning, April o’clock at St. Boniface church, Palm and Center. A reception will be held parish hall immediately ing the ceremony, it was no The bride-elect, a graduate Anaheim Union high school formerly associated with heim Citrus Fruit associate. A veteran of World War groom-to-be was a formudent of Long Beach. The home has been here for six years. He received charge from the Army December after serving one Many Attend Job's Daughters Joint Initiation Attending an impressive initiation ceremony at Santa Ana Masonic Temple were members of Job's Daughters, Bethel No. 5, of this city, and members from Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Santa Ana. Thirty girls were initiated into the order. Patricia Cleveland, Eleanor Osbun and Marie Hedblom were local candidates among those initiated into the order recently. A night long to be remembered by new members, more than 120 girl officers attended in addition to council members, guardians and associate guardians from each Bethel. Miss Mary Webb, honored queen of Anaheim Job's Daughters, presided over the major part of the affair assisted by her staff of officers including Mary Lue Ted Shaw, Jr., Nuptials Read In a ceremony marked by quiet simplicity, Miss Barbara Hedden, daughter of Mrs. Grace H. Hedden of Fullerton, wed Ted C. Shaw, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Shaw of Santa Ana, the Rev. Harry Owings readings the single-ring ceremony solemnized last Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the First Baptist church of Santa Ana, witnessed by the immediate families of the bride and groom. Given in marriage by her brother, Robert Hedden of Fullerton, the bride was radiant in a two-piece suit of aqua with watermelon trim, luggage accessories and off-the-face hat harmonizing in tone with her ensemble. Her lovely corsage was of white gardenias. Miss Hedden, a graduate of Fullerton Union high school, District Junior college and Frank Wiggins Trade school, Los Angeles, is a member of the Junior Ebell club of Anaheim, is well known throughout this county, having been employed at the Anaheim Bulletin, the Anaheim Ga- Local Ebell Club To Stage Play an OCFWC Conclave Members of the Anaheim club will stage "Gram," her play by Martha Goumond, at the annual cost of the Orange County Fee of Women's clubs Friday 11, at the La Habra Y club, the affair will open o'clock in the morning. 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He plans to continue his study of art in Los Angeles, having studied and taught in the Frank B. Austin studio of Art since his return to civilian life. The couple plan to make their home in Santa Ana following a brief honeymoon at picturesque Pacific Beach. Nellesen-Watte Nuptials Planned Of interest to their many friends here will be the wedding of Miss Florence Frances Nellesen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George William Nellesen of 410 West Elm street, to George Frank Watte of 610 South Olive street, Saturday morning, April 12, at 9'clock at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Palm and Center streets. A reception will be held in the parish hall immediately following the ceremony, it was revealed. The bride-elect, a graduate of Anaheim Union high school, was formerly associated with Anaheim Citrus Fruit association. A veteran of World War II, her room-to-be was a former resident of Long Beach. The family home has been here for the past six years. He received his discharge from the Army last December after serving one year in follow luncheon at 12:40 o'clock in the Woman's Improvement club, will feature Miss Edith Browne of this city, versatile vocalist, accompanied by Miss Leonora Tompkins, county music chairman. A patriotic meditation by Mrs. James Donegan, chairman of American citizenship, will open the morning session. Thought for the day will be presented by Mrs. L. L. Beeman, chairman of Bible literature. Election of county officers for 1947-49 will head the business meeting. Only the club president or her appointees and delegates may vote it was announced. One delegate is permitted for each 25 members or major fraction thereof. Names of delegates and alternates must be registered before April 4, with Mrs. Ada Wagg, 310 Homewood avenue, Buena Park, club spokesmen stated. Dr. John Willis Shearer of North Hollywood church, will be the main speaker, discussing "Tomorrow is Here," to be preceded by the presentation of annual reports. Deadline for luncheon reservations is April 8, with Mrs. Stella Munford, 117 South Wallace street, Whittier. FJC Students, Alumni Hail Carnival Dance Enthusiastically applauded by college students and alumni alike was the gala Homecoming Carnival and dance staged at Fullerton Junior college, in the girls' gymnasium last Saturday night, marking the climax of an all-out World Student Service Fund drive on the campus. Chairman of the affair was Don Hiltscher. Musical attraction featured Bill's and his popular 16-piece orchestra. Howard Kaylor was emcee for the vaudeville acts starring all. Ramona Pageant To Open April 19 Henry Brandon, stage actor of New York, and Juanita Ercell co-stars in their second season as Alessandro and Ramona in twentieth season of the Ramona pageant beginning April 19. "Ramona," famous pageant-drama of California, will open its twentieth season April 19 in historic Ramona bowl, near Hemet. Week-end matinees this year will be staged April 19 and 20, April 26 and 7 and May 3 and 4 beginning at 2:45 o'clock. During the 19 past seasons it has been viewed by more than 350,000 spectators. Juanito Ercell and Henry Brandon will star in the roles of Ra- A reception will be held in the parish hall immediately following the ceremony, it was revealed. The bride-elect, a graduate of Anaheim Union high school, was formerly associated with Anaheim Citrus Fruit association. A veteran of World War II, her room-to-be was a former resident of Long Beach. The family home has been here for the past six years. He received his discharge from the Army last December after serving one year in the states in the infantry and a year overseas with the Mounted Police forces. Local Ebell Club To Stage Play at OCFWC Conclave Members of the Anaheim Ebell club will stage "Gram," an Easter play by Martha Gould Raymond, at the annual convention of the Orange County Federation of Women's clubs Friday, April 11, at the La Habra Woman's club, the affair will open at 10 'clock in the morning. Additional entertainment highlight for the afternoon session, to Enthusiastically applauded by college students and alumni alike was the gala Homecoming Carnival and dance staged at Fullerton Junior college, in the girls' gymnasium last Saturday night, marking the climax of an all-out World Student Service Fund drive on the campus. Chairman of the affair was Don Hiltscher. Musical attraction featured Bill's and his popular 16-piece orchestra. Howard Kaylor was emcee for the vaudeville acts starring all-student talent, presented during dance intermissions. Lauded by ambitious barkers were refreshments of coffee, donuts, cokes and hot dogs, and games of skill at a myriad of gaily decorated booths. Committee chairmen assisting Hiltscher included Joyce Cole, Howard Kaylor, and general chairman of the WSSF drive, Herb Axup. Group advisor is Mrs. Ester Litchfield Hatch, dean of women. Approximately $94 was collected for the student fund drive in a benefit assembly held at the Jaysee March 14. With the net profits from the gala carnival, the proceeds from the campus campaign will be sent to the regional secretary of WSSF and later forwarded to the international office of student relief for those needing medical and school supplies. FJC Dramatists Present 'Arsenic And Old Lace' Thrills, chills and hilarity marked the near-professional performance of "Arsenic and Old Lace," Joseph Kesselring's prize winning, three-act comedy by Fullerton Junior college dramatists last Thursday and Friday nights at 8:15 o'clock in the high school auditorium. Marthella Randall, jaysee dramatic coach, supervised the production, assisted by Barbara Hicks, student director. Wanda Rinehart of this city and Marilyn Smith starred in the roles of the two psycho-neurotic old women, Abbie and Martha Brewster. Chet Casselman and Pauline Steres appeared as Mortimer Brewster and Elaine Harper, the roles which were interpreted in the matinee performance by Jack Jordan and Doris Smith. Jonathan Brewster, sinister character resembling Boris Karloff, was played by Don Chartier. Teddy Brewster, of the bull-moose complex, was twentieth season of the Ramona pageant beginning April 19. "Ramona," famous pageant-drama of California, will open its twentieth season April 19 in historic Ramona bowl, near Hemet. Week-end matinees this year will be staged April 19 and 20. April 26 and 7 and May 3 and 4 beginning at 2:45 o'clock. During the 19 past seasons it has been viewed by more than 350,000 spectators. Juanito Ercell and Henry Brandon will star in the roles of Ramona and Alessandro, in their second consecutive season. With approximately 300 members in the cast from the two sponsoring communities, Hemet and San Jacinto, business in the two towns is nearly at a complete standstill since nearly every merchant is busy with some pageant task. More than 2,000 new seats are being erected in the picturesque amphitheater located at the foot of Mt. San Jacinto under the direction of Edward Poorman, president of the Ramona Pageant Foundation. Adrian Awan is producing the play for his second year. He has just concluded serving in a similar capacity for the San Gabriel Mission play. Ramona is the dramatization of the best selling novel by the late Helen Hunt Jackson, telling of the romance of two Indian lovers. be welcome from those not already contacted by solicitors. The drive officially closes next Tuesday, but may be given an extended deadline. Announce Ebell Club, Section Meetings Here Program speaker at the general meeting of the Anaheim Ebell club April 7 will be Lee Shippey discussing "The Optimistic View." Rev. John Kimball Saville, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, will give the luncheon address. Special guests will be Mrs. Harry W. Dyer. The business meeting will begin at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Deadline for luncheon reservations will be Saturday noon, April 3, it was disclosed. Arrangements may be made with Mrs. Ray Van Wagoner, Anaheim 4988. The Home and Garden section will meet April 14 at 1 o'clock with Mrs. Norman Lombard, leader presiding. Pre-class organization and demonstration of decorated ceramics by Fern Pickett, shop, Gordon's Nurse. The fashion review styles for "the youngest were models from the ter including Terry Marten, Pamela Joan vid Houck, Perry An Judy Doyle. Spring to the Betty Rose shop Ringwald, Patricia K Mellette, Dianne Plou Ann and Robin Jayren's shop models were drews, Betsy Schmid Bradford and Susan a Schmitt. These children sons and daughters Ebell members. Junior miss and young women's style From Cotler's Miss C dasarre appeared in special occasions; Mrs Duc wore a versatile suitable for dinner events with a fitted Mrs. D. B. Baker, applying a new all-purpose spring. Fashions for all oc featured from Lauren Smart styles for the Wanda Rinehart of this city and Marilyn Smith starred in the roles of the two psycho-neurotic old women, Abbie and Martha Brewster. Chet Casselman and Pauline Steres appeared as Mortimer Brewster and Elaine Harper, the roles which were interpreted in the matinee performance by Jack Jordan and Doris Smith. Jonathan Brewster, sinister character resembling Boris Karloff, was played by Don Chartier. Teddy Brewster, of the bull-moose complex, was portrayed by Norman Stanley. Advertisement for the premier of the famous hit play in Orange county was "First Broadway, Then Hollywood, Now Fullerton." Other student cast members included Russell Bryant as Rev. Dr. Harper; Kenny Nelson, John Daniel and Art Siphers, as Officers Brophy, Klein and O'Hara; Harold Stacks, Mr. Gibbs; Walt Bunge, Lieutenant Rooney and Bob Woodroof, Mr. Witherspoon. 214 Solicitors' Folders Issued By Red Cross To date 214 solicitors' folders have been issued to public-spirited citizens of this city by the local chapter of the American Red Cross. The campaign to go "over the top" with the $8,000 quota for Anaheim in conjunction with the national fund drive, is now well under way according to Mrs. L. N. Wisser, chapter chairman. Contributions from this city will be reported to area office, San Francisco, and then sent to the national headquarters, Washington, D.C. Additional information may be obtained at the local office, second floor city hall, 204 East Center street, where donations will W. Dyer. The business meeting will begin at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Deadline for luncheon reservations will be Saturday noon, April 5, it was disclosed. Arrangements may be made with Mrs. Ray Van Wagoner, Anaheim 4988. The Home and Garden section will meet April 14 at 1 o'clock with Mrs. Norman Lombard, leader, presiding. Pre-class organization and demonstration of decorated ceramics by Fern Pickett, will be featured on the program. Dessert and coffee will be served preceding the section meeting. A 12-minute talk, "Leonardo da Vinci," by Mrs. H. P. Tobin will highlight the Toastmasters' section meeting April 16 at 7:30 o'clock in the evening with Mrs. Albert Raymond, leader, presiding. The meeting will open with one-minute participation in extemporaneous speeches. A social hour will be held. "The Greatest Romance in the Bible" will be the topic of Rev. John K. Saville, who will appear as guest speaker at the Bible section meeting April 21, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. He will be introduced by Mrs. Juanita Ross, leader. The affair will conclude with a tea hour. A book review by Faye Kern Schultz will be featured on the program of the Book section meeting April 28, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. M. A. Gauer, leader, will preside during the business session. A tea and social hour will be held. Navy Grey uniforms will be discontinued as an official uniform for all Naval personnel on October 15, 1947. This uniform will be substituted by the khaki and white uniforms for summer wear. Gazette want ads bring results. APPLAUD JUNIOR EBELL ANNUAL FASHION SHOW, DESSERT BRIDGE Enchanted spring atmosphere accented by an artistic stage setting and potted Johnny-Jump-ups on the 65 brightly covered bridge tables, keynoted the Anaheim Junior Ebell club's eighth annual Spring Fashion Show and Dessert Bridge Saturday afternoon. Entire proceeds from the highly successful affair will be presented to the county cancer fund. General chairman was Mrs. Robert Buis. An attractive program of events was presented to each guest as she entered. Significant approval of the benefit was found in the generous advertising from city merchants and business men. Names of contributors, committee members and models with the store represented were featured. Striking background for the fashion parade was the patio setting on a stage showing a garden scene complete with outdoor furniture and potted palm trees. Standards around the spacious hall holding gaily dressed dolls and green window awnings completed the decorations. Useful and attractive door prizes were awarded. Mrs. Ruby Baker from Vallejo took the pressure cooker, donated by Nadorff Hardware; Mrs. Bessie Fitzpatrick, the blanket from SQR store; Miss Dorothy Pearson, dresser set from Alcott and Sons and Mrs. J. J. Schneider the Sunbeam Mix-Master from Mahaffey and Fitz. Door prizes were contributed by Wayne's Flower shop, Violet's Beauty salon, La Donna Beauty salon, Crescent Dress shop, Food Mart, Aggie's Sport shop, The Children's shop, Narath's Music shop, Gordon's Nursery. The fashion review opened with styles for "the younger set." First, were models from the Kiddy Center including Terry and Randy Marten, Pamela Joan Houck, David Houck, Perry Ann Bius, and Judy Doyle. Spring styles from the Betty Rose shop were Gale Ringwald, Patricia Knapp, Cassie Mellette, Dianne Plou and Carol Ann and Robin Jaynes. Children's shop models were Karen Andrews, Betsy Schmitt, Stephen and for older matrons were displayed with Mrs. John Knapp appearing in a blue street or afternoon dress; Mrs. Byrl Brock and Mrs. W. S. Van Meter were also attired in afternoon ensembles. A black and white afternoon print, worn by Mrs. Richard Gay, represented styles from SQR. Designs for the older matrons were shown by Mrs. Carrie Boege. Appropriate musical interludes for the fashion extravaganza were interpreted by Mrs. John Bovee. Commentator was Mrs. Thomas Sowder. Committee chairmen assisting Mrs. Robert Bius included Mrs. Robert Weaver, fashion show chairman; Mrs. Ray Ortiz, Jr., children's fashions; Mrs. Donald Dickenson, decorations chairman; Mrs. Paul Winsor, food chairman; Mrs. Bill Wilmer, music; Mrs. James J. Schneider, programs and prizes chairman; Mrs. Billie Thompson, table setting. Seventh and eighth grade girls from St. Boniface school were in charge of prize tickets under the supervision of Mrs. L. A. Casey and Mrs. William Sutherland. Mrs. Ingram's Granddaughter Wed Saturday Lovely in her white satin gown, Miss Barbara June Starkey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Starkey (Alice Ingram) of Dell Valley Drive, Beverly Hills, and granddaughter of Mrs. Ruell In-gram of Anaheim, wed Leonard LeRoy Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Thompson of Topeka, Kansas, last Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in semi-formal rites at the First Methodist church of Hollywood, Highland and Franklin avenues. The young couple plighted their troth before an all-white altar, flanked with spring blossoms and potted palms, with cathedral canelabra casting a soft glow over the setting. Enhancing the bride's loveliness was her finger-tip veil falling in soft folds over the full skirt of her traditional gown. Given in marriage by her father, she carried two gorgeous white orchids resting on a white prayer book which she has had for the past 18 years. Maid of honor was her sister, Miss Marjorie Ann Starkey, gowned in soft-toned pink taffeta. The bride's other two attendants were close friends and sorority sisters from UCLA. Their identical gowns were of blue taffeta. Serving as best man was Walter Bond of Beverly Hills. Immediately following the ceremony, the reception was held in the church. The bride, a senior student at UCLA and a member of Alpha Chi Omega, is well known in this PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 5 FOR ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NEWS L. H. STAN Violin, Accordion, Hawaiian & Spanish Guitar instruction Third floor, Odd Fellows Hall 325 West Center St. Tuesdays, 2 to 9 p.m. or Superior Radio and Music Co. 249 East Center St. Phone Anaheim 4304 The fashion review opened with styles for "the younger set." First, were models from the Kiddy Center including Terry and Randy Marten, Pamela Joan Houck, David Houck, Perry Ann Bius, and Judy Doyle. Spring styles from the Betty Rose shop were Gale Ringwald, Patricia Knapp, Cassie Mellette, Dianne Plou and Carol Ann and Robin Jaynes. Children's shop models were Karen Andrews, Betsy Schmitt, Stephen Bradford and Susan and Gretchen Schmitt. These children were all sons and daughters of Junior Ebell members. Junior miss and fashionable young women's styles followed. From Cotler's Miss Carmena Baldasarre appeared in a dress for special occasions; Mrs. Harold Le Duc wore a versatile ensemble suitable for dinner or sports events with a fitted top coat, and Mrs. D. B. Baker, appeared wearing a new all-purpose suit for spring. Fashions for all occasions were featured from Lauretta's shop. Smart styles for the very young Mrs. Ingram's Granddaughter Wed Saturday Lovely in her white satin gown, Miss Barbara June Starkey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Starkey (Alice Ingram) of Dell Valle Drive, Beverly Hills, and granddaughter of Mrs. Ruell In- FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 28 AT 8:15 Santa Ana High School Auditorium WORLD'S GREATEST NEGRO TENOR ROLAND HAYES IN PERSON — IN CONCERT $3.60, $3.00, $2.49, $1.80, $1.20 Tax Included SPECIAL STUDENT RATES Tickets Now on Sale DANIGER BROTHERS - 420 N. MAIN - Ph. 902 Cherished Easter Gift Jewels by TRIFARI Designs painted "Goldenweave". . . 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