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THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1947 WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES GRACE THOMPSON 'FIESTA DAY' TO CLIMAX EDUCATION WEEK WITH COLORFUL PAGEANT Colorful fiestas and the intriguing romance of the Latin American countries will be brought to the citizens of Anaheim on Friday afternoon, May 2, when members of the elementary schools of Anaheim will present the climax to the educational week being observed over the entire nation in the presentation of "Fiesta Day." The program is scheduled to start promptly at one o'clock and will conclude at three o'clock. The pageant this year is the 21st demonstration presented by the local school system in observance of this event and is being sponsored by the Home Economics, Physical Education, Music and Art departments with the splendid help of every teacher in the system. To further carry out the colorful Spanish fiesta theme, everyone will be in costume. To begin the program, the colors will be carried into the park arena by the Girl and Boy Scout troops, entering the field promptly at 1:30 followed by the elementary school band. Next in line of procession are the kindergarten children who will carry the colors of the South American countries. Every child in the elementary school system will be on the field for the opening ceremony which will be opened with the flag salute, the singing of one verse of "America" and a welcome address by M. A. Gauer, superintendent of schools. Following the clearing of the Install Officers at Memorable AUHS P.-T. A. Meeting Finale to a highly successful and active year for the Anaheim Union high school Parent Teacher's Association was marked as members gathered for the last meeting of the season recently with Mrs. Melvin Salveson, dynamic outgoing president, presiding. In an impressive installation ceremony Mrs. Milton Kohne was seated as president. Highlighting the business meeting was the graphic historian's report given by Mrs. Emory Simon. Community singing was led by Paul Demaree, high school superintendent, and William Cook, instructor, with Mrs. Leonard Diagle at the keyboard. Dr. Harvey Seifert, speaker of the evening, was introduced by Mrs. B. A. Arnold, program chairman. Dr. Siefert discussed "What Do Children Have a Right to Expect from Their Parents?" Five main points he presented mechanical part of the clock likened each office to that of Mrs. Kohne, the new president was the "main spring"; Mr. Emory Simon, first vice-president and Mrs. Charles Frank, second vice-president, the "first gee"; Mrs. Wilbert Bonney, record secretary, "escape wheel"; Mr. W. E. Whitman, correspondent secretary, "verge on the escape wheel"; Mrs. E. O. Hutson, treasurer, "pendulum"; Mrs. T. Payne, auditor, "knob on the pendulum"; Mrs. L. N. Hass, historian, "minute wheel"; and Mrs. Melvin Salveson, "striking menism." Since high school fathers participate in all P.-T.A. activities this year, the husband of each ficer was presented with a gift. At the conclusion of the meeting, outgoing President Mrs. Siveson turned the gavel over Mrs. Kohne, incoming president who responded with a humorous "inaugural address." Demaree announced that Baccalaureate sermon will be en June 15; the Junior-Senior prom, June 16, and graduation exercises, June 17. Delectable refreshments were served by Mrs. Carl Palm, hess. Table decorations were charge of Mésdames Sim Kohne and Salveson. Attend District Next in line of procession are the kindergarten children who will carry the colors of the South American countries. Every child in the elementary school system will be on the field for the opening ceremony which will be opened with the flag salute, the singing of one verse of "America" and a welcome address by M. A. Gauer, superintendent of schools. Following the clearing of the field, the first grade of each school, in a body, will present two games, the first being from Columbia, "Palito Verde" and the second game from Puerto Rico "El Gato Y Raton." The second grades will present a dance from Chile, "San Severino," and will be accompanied by the fifth and sixth grade chorus led by Miss Ruth Arnson, supervisor. Two games from Bolivia will be enacted by members of the third grades, the first being "Pillos Y Rondinos;" the second from Cuba, "Retenido." The fourth grade will present a Brazilian dance, "Si, Senor," and will also be accompanied by the fifth and sixth grade chorus. The fifth and sixth grade chorus, for their part of the program, will sing an Argentine song entitled "Mi Chaera." The seventh and eighth grades of Fremont school will represent Mexico with the girls presenting two Mexican dances, "La Jesucita" and "El Jaraba," and for their third number they will sing and dance "La Chiapanecas." The boys, for their part of the program, will stage a mock bull fight, the high point of entertainment of our neighbors to the south. The bull fight will be staged in all the color and glory of the event in Old Mexico. King and queen of the event, which is customary in the native country, will be John Verdin and Virginia Torres. Heads of the departments sponsoring the annual affair this year are, for the Art department, Miss Lucia Upp; Home Economics department, Mrs. Dorothy Loeffler and Miss Helen Schulze; Music department, Miss Ruby Arnson and Ted Bourne, and for the Physical Education department, Miss Adah Louise Wilcox and Eldon Hauck. Kammrath Home Scene of Three Reunion Parties One three recent occasions Mrs. Catherine Kammrath of 624 South was the graphic historian's report given by Mrs. Emory Simon. Community singing was led by Paul Demaree, high school superintendent, and William Cook, instructor, with Mrs. Leonard Diagle at the keyboard. Dr. Harvey Seifert, speaker of the evening, was introduced by Mrs. B. A. Arnold, program chairman. Dr. Siefert discussed "What Do Children Have a Right to Expect from Their Parents?" Five main points he presented included understanding, sound example, emotional security, progressive emancipation and sharing of high idealism. A college professor and a minister, Dr. Seifert referred to himself as being afflicted with "Occupational Disease" (talking too much and liking to do it.) However, his large attentive audience did not object to this "strange malady." Life memberships were presented to Mrs. Arthur Roquet and Mrs. R. A. Patrick by Mrs. B. E. Baumbach, chairman of the life membership committee. She was introduced by Mrs. Salveson. The meaning of a membership and the purpose for which the money is used was explained by Mrs. Baumbach. For her outstanding work in "putting life and interest in the high school P.-T.A., and even going the "second mile" by serving a second term, Mrs. Salveson was awarded the third life membership. Since her son will graduate in June, she plans to retire. She was also presented with the past president's pin by Mrs. Simon. A unique clock installation ceremony saw the incoming officers officially seated. Prepared by Mrs. Richard Roehm, president of the Anaheim council of P.-T.A., it was staged by Mrs. Leo Friis, acting installing officer in her absence due to illness. The face of the symbolic clock had been removed since "the face makes little difference, it is the working mechanism that is important." As she called each officer forward, she pointed to a Kammrath Home Scene of Three Reunion Parties One three recent occasions Mrs. Catherine Kammrath of 624 South Clementine street was hostess to three of her daughters and their families. First enjoying her hospitality and a delectable rabbit dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Henslinwood and their petite daughter Cheryl. Mrs. Henslinwood is the former Estella Kammrath. Mrs. Weston Webb, the former Esther Kammrath, and her three-year-old daughter, Linda, spent a day visiting and shopping. Weekend guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jess J. Parks of Inyokern and their son Brent. A Navy veteran, Parks is associated with the Post Office of that town. She is the former Elsie Kammrath. Visiting for Mrs. Kammrath's youngest daughter, is no problem at all. With her husband and son Hugo and Mark Wiehardt, she resides next door. Both Henslinwood and Webb are employed at a Hollywood studio. All four of Mrs. Kammrath's daughters attended local schools and are graduates of Anaheim Union high school. OSCAR BROWER 'CHALKS UP' ANOTHER BIRTHDAY Celebrating his "twenty-first plus" birthday was Oscar Brower, of 508 North Claudina street. With Mrs. Brower, he marked the occasion by dining at the Brittany Kitchen, Balboa, and enjoying the charming, rustic atmosphere there Monday. JUST RECEIVED! The Largest Stock of CHILDREN'S RED GOOSE SHOES In Orange County Also Many New Styles for Men and Ladies Protect their Precious Feet! Select Red Goose Shoes for the comfort and support growing feet require. See our extra smart styles. Advertised in Life and other leading Publications E.&W. Quality Shoes, Inc. 230 W. Center St. Phone 5646 Anaheim ANAHEIM GAZETTE Phone 2206 nical part of the clock and each office to that part. Kohne, the new president the "main spring"; Mrs. Simon, first vice-president, Mrs. Charles Frank, second president, the "first gear"; Wilbert Bonney, recording Gary, "escape wheel"; Mrs. Whitman, corresponding Gary, "verge on the escape"; Mrs. E. O. Hutson, treasured "pendulum"; Mrs. Ted auditor, "knob on the pen"; Mrs. L. N. Hass, historian-wheel"; and Mrs. in Salveson, "striking mech" high school fathers will participate in all P.-T.A. activities year, the husband of each of was presented with a gift. The conclusion of the meet-outgoing President Mrs. Salveson turned the gavel over to Kohne, incoming president, responded with a humorous regional address." Année announced that the laureate sermon will be given June 15; the Junior-Senior June 16, and graduation cases, June 17. Rectangular refreshments were held by Mrs. Carl Palm, host-table decorations were in use of Mesdames Simon, and Salveson. Attend District were featured in the impressive rites witnessed by members and special guests. Honored visitors included Ina Gerrit of Fullerton, new southern district president; Ethel Coffman of Santa Ana, junior past district president; Mabel Whiting, Santa Ana, BPW president; Mittie Damison, Orange club president; Catherine Clark, incoming president of the Fullerton club; Edith Curry, retiring president of that club, and E. Fern Stewart, past president of the Fullerton club. Honors were extended to Olive Shoemaker, outgoing president of the local club, in appreciation for her progressive work during the past year. Best wishes to the new officers were sent by Maude Ford, who was an executive board member until recently when she moved to Studio City. Committee appointments will be announced in the near future, Miss Kiebert stated. Accordion interpretation by Jean McClary and her two students, Evelyn Miller and Jimmie Wright, highlighted the evening's entertainment. Samoan Shuffle Staged by Thetas A unique Samoan shuffle dance was staged by Theta Nu Theta sorority of Fullerton Junior college last Friday in the women's gymnasium, featuring special musical arrangements by Joe Bills and his sextet. Miles Nesbett and Gloria Bradfield presented Hawaiian dances during the intermission. Palms, sail boats, tropical fish, surf boards and fish net decorations carried out the tropical theme. Leis were sold at the door. ties of the home. Following the affair, the children sang songs including a "thank you" verse. Carl Willis, Sunday school superintendent, was in charge of the transportation. The Anoranco Places in Annual Press Contest The Anoranco, official Anaheim Union high school publication, took third place in the annual Orange County High School Press Association contest, sponsored by Santa Ana Junior college's journalism department. First and second place honors, announced last Thursday, went to Orange Union high school's Reflector and Santa Ana's Generator. Anaheim contributed the best sports story. The winning contestants were revealed by Betty Gilmore, editor of SAJC's El Don. Judges for the event included Pete Cooey and Eddie West of the Santa Ana Register, George Hart and John Dunlap of the Sunday Globe, Don McDaniels of the Santa Ana Independent and Verner Beck, formerly of the South Coast News. Many Events For Toastmasters In an impressive ceremony well attended by all Toastmaster clubs in this vicinity, International President Joseph Rinnert of Los Angeles, presented the Hillcrest Club 460 of Fullerton, area 4, with its charter during the banquet-program at Fullerton's city hall last Thursday night. A resume of the event was given at the regular Attend District and Cross Meet Ending the annual meeting of the Southern Orange County Board of the American Red Cross from the Anaheim chapter. Mrs. L. N. Wisser, chapterman, and Mrs. P. M. Wheel-executive secretary, Tuesday evening at Santa Ana Ebell club. C. Missildine, chairman of Southern Orange county, presided during the business session and presented Grey frosty, speaker of the evening. It is the regional director of cater service for Pacific area. Allowing the banquet, Mrs. Warren, executive secretary of the southern chapter, read nominating committee report which directors to serve for upcoming year were named. Ta Kiebert Roads Business Women's Club Ta Kiebert was installed president of the Anaheim Business and Professional Women's club in a public ceremony during the late dinner meeting Wednesday of last week at Orange Rivers. Ner incoming officers seated Laura Bettis of Santa Ana, president of the Orange City Council, were Marguerite Sis, first vice-president; Rose Buren, second vice-president; Ama Hopkins, recording secretary, and Florence Sis, treasurer. was staged by Theta Nu Theta sorority of Fullerton Junior college last Friday in the women's gymnasium, featuring special musical arrangements by Joe Bills and his sextet. Miles Nesbett and Gloria Bradfield presented Hawaiian dances during the intermission. Palms, sail boats, tropical fish, surf boards and fish net decorations carried out the tropical theme. Leis were sold at the door and Theta pledges wore Kanaka costumes. General dance chairmen included Irene Brabec, Jean Brown and Sally Fiske. Yvonne Lamour-eux was in charge of decorations and Barbara Shreve, publicity. Conquest Class Host To Baptist Home Children Forty youngsters and their supervisors from the Children's Baptist home in Inglewood were the honored guests of the Conquest class of the Calvary Baptist church here last Sunday. Arriving here in a F. D. Lockman Foundation bus, they participated in opening exercises of the 9:30 o'clock Sunday school class, and enjoyed a delectable luncheon. Rev. James Forrester, pastor of the church, dedicated his sermon at 11 o'clock to all children. More than 175 persons attended the delectable noon dinner served in the church social hall by the Conquest class. Introduced by Rev. Forrester, M. R. Wolfe, superintendent of the Baptist school, described the purpose and activi- Many Events For Toastmasters In an impressive ceremony well attended by all Toastmaster clubs in this vicinity, International President Joseph Rinnert of Los Angeles, presented the Hillcrest Club 460 of Fullerton, area 4, with its charter during the banquet-program at Fullerton's city hall last Thursday night. A resume of the event was given at the regular dinner-meeting of the Anaheim speakers Monday night at the high school cafeteria, President Al Holve presiding. Highlighting the Toastmaster calendar is the district speak-off to be staged May 9, in Pomona. Reservations may be made with member Sydney Pellew, Anaheim 4666. Herman Hoch took top speech honors carrying away the well-polished Patterson trophy with his 10-minute discussion of "Stairway to the Stars." Paul Demarée presented a 10-minute talk on the "Order of Business of Parliamentary Procedure," John Knutzen discussed "Today's Sales," for five minutes, and R. H. Allen gave a five-minute impromptu talk concerning "A Friend's History." General critic was Bob Allen. Diction critic was Bill Davis. Table Topic Master R. J. Allen gave the subject "Possible Features That May Improve the Anaheim Club." Bill Davis was the toastmaster for the evening. Buy in Anaheim and get greater values for your money. Simulated platinum and diamond pieces to treasure! Jewels by TRIFARI Designs potent pending THE BIRD — Encrusted with rhinestones; colored stone eyes. Jewels by TRIFARI Designs patent pending THE BIRD — Encrusted with rhinestones; colored stone eyes. THE DAGGER — Slim, provocative. Fire-white gleaming rhinestones. THE BOW-KNOT — Studded with faceted brilliants. Infinitely graceful. THE KEY — Platinum and diamond-looking key. Resplendent with fine-cut rhinestones. • The Bird ... $15.00 • The Dagger ... 12.50 • The Bow-Knot 20.00 • The Key ... 12.50 (plus tax) Gifts for Mother HARTFIELD JEWELERS 108 WEST CENTER Future Farmer Of Anaheim Near Top in Contest Jimmie Duval of Anaheim was among the first ten of 72 Future Farmers of America participating in the 11th annual cooperative marketing contest of the five leading agricultural cooperatives in Southern California. Final scores of participating schools were based on percentage of participation and grades in chapter and sectional contests. The program is sponsored by California Fruit Growers Exchange, California Walnut Growers Association, Calavo Growers of California, Challenge Cream & Butter Association and Poultrymen's Cooperative association. Atwood Now Has Air Strip For Aerial Dusting The air age this week reached Atwood where John B. Patton, World War II flyer, and Robert E. Johnson, both of Placentia had smoothed off a landing and take-off strip for their Travelair biplane which they use for aerial agricultural dusting and seeding. The principal Orange county crops which kept them busy last year and which they expect to devote their attention to this year are tomatoes, peppers, beans, alfalfa, walnuts and citrus. 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 S. Q. R. Store caribbean colorama Brilliant, exotic printed tricot-jersey, inspired by the Carib lands and people. An ideal fabric for spring, summer and vacation wardrobes . . . suitable for play clothes, casual or evening wear. 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