anaheim-gazette 1947-10-02

Social and Club Activities GRACE THOMPSON Phone 2206 Margaret Gauer-David Blee Wed In Impressive Church Ceremony Gowned in heavy white satin, Miss Margaret Olive Gauer, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melbourne A. Gauer, 212 North Helena street, Anaheim, became the bride of David Henry Blee, 2816 Thirty-First street SE, Washington, D.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Blee, 303 Scenic drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, in semi-formal rites solemnized last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the sanctuary of White Temple Methodist church of this city with the Rev. Rollo E. Dunham, pastor of that church reading the single-ring ceremony, witnessed by more than 500 relatives and friends. The young couple plighted their troth before an all-white altar arranged with dahlias and gladioli and flanked by potted shrub palms which formed a background for lighted cathedral candelabra. A white carpet marked the aisleway and satin bows graced the pews. Hand-made Belgian lace accented the bertha neckline of the bride's gown which was fashioned with long fitted sleeves ending in a point at the wristline, long fitted bodice with buttoned back and full skirt ending in a long train. Her finger-tip length veil fell in soft folds from a halo of lace. Given in marriage by her father, the bride carried a cascade bouquet of gardenias, bouvardia and orchids. Matron of honor was Mrs. Vern Konitzke sister of the bride. Both in Anaheim and out-of-town. The Westwood P.E.O. chapter members held a shower for her in the home of Mrs. George Thorne, 1236 Holmby avenue, West Los Angeles, August 7 at 8 o'clock that evening. Miss Jane Hockett of 111 South Stanford Way, Whittier, was hostess to a luncheon-shower, August 23, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Another shower honoring the bride was given by Mrs. Ronald Knapp of 2236 Loch Lomond drive, Whittier, September 11 at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. September 18, Miss Anna Claire Mauerhan of Katella road, Anaheim, entertained the bride and several friends. Mrs. Earl Woodward, Mrs. Frank Koch and Mrs. Roscoe Young were hostesses for another shower given in the Woodward home, 1204 West Center street, Anaheim, on Friday, Sept. 19. Co-hostesses for the final event were Mrs. Tallman Harlow Trask and Dr. Kathryn Hargrave who honored her with a festive shower in Given in marriage by her father, the bride carried a cascade bouquet of gardenias, bouvardia and orchids. Matron of honor was Mrs. Vern Kopitzke, sister of the bride. She wore a gown of American Beauty taffeta designed with a low neckline trimmed in matching velvet, puff sleeves, tightly fitted bodice and a full skirt. A Juliet cap of matching taffeta graced her hair and she carried a bouquet of Charlotte Armstrong roses and coxcomb. Miss Charlotte Gauer, another sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She was attired in a gown identical to that of the matron of honor and carried a bouquet of Charlotte Armstrong roses and coxcomb. Cousins of the bride, Miss Janetha Armstrong and Mrs. Pascal King Hargrave, were the bride's attendants. They were attired in identical gowns and carried matching bouquets. Miss Karen Sue Freeman, cousin of the bride, clad in a pink taffeta formal and wearing a Juliet cap to match, was the flower girl. Serving as best man was Nicholas Broughton of Sausalito, California. Ushers included Vern Robert Kopitzke, Ernest Blee, Pascal King Hargrave, Tallman Harlow Trask, Reed Le Vecke and Neil Le Vecke. Preceding the ceremony, William Fackiner, nuptial soloist, sang "I Love Thee," "Thine Alone" and "The Lord's Prayer," accompanied by Mrs. Olive Kempin, church organist, who also played the processional and recessional. Guests greeted the newlyweds in the church hall immediately following the ceremony. The bride's mother, Mrs. Gauer, chose for the occasion, a floor-length rose-toned crepe dress. Mother of the groom, Mrs. Glee, wore a dark blue formal. Both mothers had orchid corsages. In an atmosphere of fall blossoms and potted ferns, the reception was held in the Anaheim Ebell club immediately following the nuptials. Assisting with the hostess duties were Dr. Kathryn Hargrave, aunt of the groom; Mrs. N. C. McNeil, cousin of the bride; Mrs. Margaret Buttre and Misses Jane Hockett Mariage Bureau. December 18, Miss Anna Claire Mauerhan of Katella road, Anaheim, entertained the bride and several friends. Mrs. Earl Woodward, Mrs. Frank Koch and Mrs. Roscoe Young were hostesses for another shower given in the Woodward home, 1204 West Center street, Anaheim, on Friday, Sept. 19. Co-hostesses for the final event were Mrs. Tallman Harlow Trask and Dr. Kathryn Hargrave who honored her with a festive shower in the Hargrave home, 1377 South Beverly Glen drive, West Los Angeles, on Saturday afternoon, September 20, at 2 o'clock. P.-T.A. Council Luncheon Meeting Opens Fall Term Officially opening the Parent-Teacher Association year in Anaheim, members of the city council were guests of Mrs. Frank Doretti, 327 South Olive street, at a luncheon meeting Friday. Hostesses assisting Mrs. Doretti were Mesdames Charles Kirk and E. E. Blankmeyer. Mrs. Richard R. Roehm, president of the P.-T.A. council, presided over the business session. The six-week course in parent education to be instructed by Mrs. Melvin Salveson, who attended a summer course in Berkeley, was announced by Mrs. Arthur Korn, chairman of the parent education committee. The lectures will be given each Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Anaheim Union high school library beginning October 14. Elementary and pre-school problems will be discussed during the first three lectures. The final three will deal with the adolescent period. "Home Sweet Home—Or Is It?" is the title of the first lecture. All parents and the public is cordially invited to attend it was disclosed. A ballot will be received by each member in the fourth district P.-T.A. to be marked for or against military training, Miss E. Kate Rea stated. Ballot results will decide the vote in the state-wide poll of the fourth district. Preparation of publicity for newspaper reports was explained by Mrs. Carrie Lou Sutherland of the Anaheim Bulletin, to association publicity chairmen who were guests at the meeting. Plans for another dental clinic in all public schools this winter, were tentatively outlined. The Cypress P.-T.A. which has In an atmosphere of fall blossoms and potted ferns, the reception was held in the Anaheim Ebell club immediately following the nuptials. Assisting with the hostess duties were Dr. Kathryn Hargrave, aunt of the groom; Mrs. N. C. McNeil, cousin of the bride; Mrs. Margaret Buttree and Misses Jane Hockett, Marjorie Burr, Anna Claire Mauerhan and Mary Arnold. After cutting and sharing the first piece of their five-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom, the couple left for a two-week honeymoon trip to San Francisco, then to Washington, D. C., where they will reside. For traveling, the new Mrs. Blee chose a sheer wool dress of royal purple accented with black accessories. The bride, a member of a pioneer Anaheim family, is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles where she was a member of Pi Lambda Theta and Pi Kappa Sigma sororities. Before her marriage she was affiliated with the Los Angeles City elementary school system. An alumnus of Stanford University, her bridegroom is a graduate of Harvard Law school and a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Lambda Delta fraternities. During World War II, he served four years in the United States Army with the Office of Strategic Services, Southeast Asia Command. At present he is an attorney for Central Intelligence in the capital city. Many pre-nuptial affairs were given in honor of the bride-elect against military training, Miss E. Kate Hea stated. Ballot results will decide the vote in the state-wide poll of the fourth district. Preparation of publicity for newspaper reports was explained by Mrs. Carrie Lou Sutherland of the Anaheim Bulletin, to association publicity chairmen who were guests at the meeting. Plans for another dental clinic in all public schools this winter, were tentatively outlined. The Cypress P.-T.A. which has been accepted for membership by the council, was represented at the affair by Mrs. N. L. Chapman, Cypress president. Yellow fall blossoms and pastel yellow table cloths were arranged in the Doretti home and patio. Scout Leaders Enjoy Films, Plan Luncheon Featured during the first fall meeting of the Anaheim Girl Scout Leaders' Association held recently was the showing of two films—"Girl Scout Troop Leadership" and a technicolor picture showing activities at Camp Conifer, the site used by the local Girl Scouts during the past summer. Mrs. J. C. Dolan, president, was in charge of the business meeting which included reports of past activities and announcements of events to come. All members were urged to attend a special council-leaders' luncheon-meeting to be held at the Fremont cafeteria on Tuesday, October 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. As a special feature of the evening the leaders presented a life-size shadowgraph entitled "The Princess Who Never Laughed." Those taking part included Mrs. Schedule Fall Section Meetings Opening the fall season of the Junior Ebell club sections, the "Bundles for Europe" section will meet October 14, at 7:30 in the evening at the home of Mrs. Edward Van Zee, 708 North Olive street. Mrs. Wallen Andrews is the chairman of the section. The following Tuesday, October 21, the bridge section will meet in the Ebell club house at 7:30 that evening. Hostess-chairman will be Mrs. La Rae Kirkhart. Co-chairmen of the section are Mesdames Dorothy Pearson and Tom Sowder. October 28, the Child Study section members will gather at the Ebell club at 7:30 o'clock in the evening. Speaker for the occasion will be Mrs. Rodney Gale, reviewing "Infant and Child in the Culture of Today." Hostesses will be Mrs. Edith Heuler, assisted by Mesdames V. K. Banks and Wallen Andrews. Mrs. Elden Hauch is the section chairman. The Home and Garden section will have its regular session next month. Co-chairmen are Mrs. George Tokar and Elizabeth Ann Carroll. Board Appoints Committee Heads Committee chairmen to serve during the ensuing year were appointed during a recent board meeting of the Anaheim Junior Ebell club. Mrs. Paul Winsor, board chairman and club president, presided over the business session. Mrs. Ray Ortez, Jr., program chairman, named Mesdames Tom Henry, Loren Wagner and Paul Winsor, committee chairmen. Mrs. D. B. Baker is in charge of publicity for the club year. Mrs. Kenneth Oliphant, assisted by Mrs. Kenneth Huber, is in by several speakers. Dances of the South was the featured attraction week's program. Mrs. International relations acted as mistress of care the appropriate atmosphereeign curiosities, decorationnishings of her space. The folk dances from America's were interpreted three daughters, Frank Ann and Idella. Thirteenth Adella, her youngest was applauded for a creative dance. Jerry Bruntz, Anaheim high school student and Mrs. Olive Shoemaker, ber, played several accollections including "La Curritos de la Cruz," ondrina" and "Amapoli." During the conclusion period, Miss Florence and Mrs. Olive Shoemaker ed. Artistic floral art and an array of culinary cies decorated the tea room. Admire Arizona Scenery, School Zone System The school zone safety used throughout cities impressed Mr. and Mrs.anda of 612 West Street, even more than derful scenery and ideas they disclosed when reAnaheim last week after mile, nine-day trip. "School Zone" is pre-eight-foot letters running tire width of the street, ginning of each zone. Zone is marked with yellow-diagonal stripes joining middle of the road atmately a 10-degree a spaced eight feet apart school crossing a miniroad railroad-type sign. Mrs. David Henry Blee (nee Margaret Gauer) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin A. Gauer, repeated her marriage vows in an impressive church ceremony in Anaheim last Saturday. Those attending in addition to those already mentioned were R. M. Glover, leader of Fremont troop 2; Mrs. Amó Downs, leader of George Washington troop 28; Mrs. William Dierberg-leader of Benjamin Franklin troop 16; Mrs. W. K. Cuthbert,ella troop 26; Mrs. John Bovee,orge Washington troop 27; Mrs.ley Lewis, George Washington troop 28; Mrs. William Sparks, Mrs. Ben Switzler, both of ella troop 20; Mrs. Paul Pletz,mer of Savannah troop 32; Missabeth Healey, leader of Savannah troop 35; Mrs. J. K. Inman,J. A. Karraker, and Mrs.J.autschy, all of Savannah Mrs.Fiscus, leader of Broadway troop 4; Mrs. Evelynzi, leader of St. Boniface troop Mrs. J. W. Kerns and Mrs.W.Hall, Benjamin Franklin troop Miss Adah Wilcox, Fremont troop 1. Council members present included Mrs. Leroy Ater, commissioner; Mrs. W.E. Whiteman, city commissioner; Mrs.A.D.th, membership chairman; Mrs.Clyde Dawson, editor of foil"; and Mrs.W.E.Bush-established camp chairman. Visitors who will soon be active in the organization were Mrs.A.en, Mrs.D.Yorde, Mrs.B.hissing, Mrs.C.Gilger, Mrs.E.el and Mrs.Beverly Wick. Fall Reciprocity Program-Meeting Next Tuesday Two affairs to be held at the Ebell club house next Tuesday evening will be the reciprocity meeting of the Junior members of the Orange county Federation of Women's clubs at 8 o'clock and the first fall business session of the Anaheim club at 7:30 o'clock with Mrs.Paul Winsor, president, presiding. Mrs.Merle Calkins of Seal Beach is the president of the junior group of the federation. In a second program change, Florence Hilton and her puppets will be featured as first announced. The substitute program was to have been a presentation by Malinda Kay, of Los Angeles, "The Lady With the Hats." Mrs.Ray Ortez is the standing program chairman. The Anaheim Junior Ebell board headed by Mrs.Winsor will be in charge of decorations and refreshments for the fall meeting. Mrs.Tex Middleton of the senior Ebell club is the junior advisor this pointed during a recent board meeting of the Anaheim Junior Ebell club. Mrs.Paul Winsor, board chairman and club president, presided over the business session. Mrs.Ray Ortez, Jr., program chairman, named Mesdames Tom Henry, Loren Wagner and Paul Winsor, committee chairmen. Mrs.D.B.Baker is in charge of publicity for the club year. Mrs.Kenneth Oliphant, assisted by Mrs.Kenneth Huber is in charge of club revision. Chairman of the reception committee is Mrs.Jerry Brock. Membership committee chairman is Mrs.Ted Neja assisted by Mrs.Wesley Osborne. Miss Babette Stein was re-appointed chairman of the club budget. Ways and means committee members include Mrs.W.K.Banks, chairman, and Mesdames Robert Hardin, Laurence Casey, and Richard Clark. Mrs.Raymond Ringwald was appointed historian for the year. Mrs.Krogen To Speak at B-PW Dinner-Forum A resume of her family reunion in Scandinavia and her tour in France, Belgium and England will be given by Mrs.Ann Krogen of 809 North Janss street, when she is the guest speaker at a dinner-meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club in Chungking cafe next Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock, Mrs.Eleanor Ashleigh, president, disclosed during the regular business session Wednesday night of last week in the home of Mrs.Frances Dehlsen, 703 North Zeyn street. Mrs.Krogen, well known business woman of this city and owner of the Blue-Bird Drapery and Decorating Shop, will participate in a special forum discussion of current European conditions and problems. Informative presentations will be given in all different international phases including the artistic, and political aspects and in suggestions for relief work from the United States to Europe. School Zone" is placed eight-foot letters running tire width of the street, ginning of each zone. Zone is marked with yellow diagonal stripes joining middle of the road at mately a 10-degree angle spaced eight feet apart school crossing a miniature road railroad-type sign with two student patrols at the two white pigs with a red stop signal on to block the street. "Cars from every stray traveling fast in Arizona meted Miranda," but respecting the school zones. All the cars from here stopping too," he Scenic wonders of the Canyon and of Oak Ridge with its great trees, join cott which has an eleven 5000 feet and the lumber Flagstaff which is 7000 feet sea level were enjoyed Anaheim couple. In Tucson they visited sion which was built in it in Mesa they viewed the Temple. The Miranda's began via Flagstaff and Nogata zona, and Mexico and reway of the Grand Canary Las Vegas. The Miller Family Enjoys Varied Trips Mr. and Mrs.Mervin at 1718 East Santa Ana station turned here late Sunday Sacramento where they gave guests of Mrs.Miller's and sister and their son There they met their own Louise Miller, who was with her aunt, Mrs.Haroldley, after a month's tour Pacific northwest. Miss Miller's trip extended far north as Prince Rupert country can compare with beauty of the inward pass Alaska," she remarked to... GREAT REDUCTION SALE ON ALL MERCHANDISE 25% off henille and Rag RUGS ALL GLASSWARE YARDAGE TABLE SCARFS Beautiful BED SPREADS Lovely floral pattern of everglaze chintz. Reg. $22.50 NOW $15.95 3-Piece Set BEDSPREAD, DRESSING TABLE SKIRT, DRAPES Regular $44.40 NOW $33.80 DEHLSEN'S 6 E. Center Street Anaheim SQUARES Dressed to a . . T DRESSES Rayon and wools in sizes 9 to 15. $8.95 to $14.95 Cotton Dresses —with a ZIP. In sizes 10 to 16. Priced . . . $7.95 to $10.95 SWEATERS Short sleeved Cardigans, made of 100% wool. Bermuda knit. $6.95 PJ's In Rayons that wash like new. $6.25 JUNIOR Rendezvous 721 N. Los Angeles St. Anaheim by several speakers. Dances of the South America's was the featured attraction of last week's program. Mrs. Dehlsen, international relations chairman, acted as mistress of ceremonies in the appropriate atmosphere of foreign curiosity, decorations and furnishings of her spacious home. The folk dances from the South America's were interpreted by her three daughters, Frances, Mary Ann and Idella. Thirteen-year-old Adella, her youngest daughter, was applauded for an original creative dance. Jerry Bruntz, Anaheim Union high school student and pupil of Mrs. Olive Shoemaker, club member, played several accordion selections including "La Espanola," "Curritos de la Cruz," "La Golondrina" and "Amapola." During the concluding refreshment period, Miss Florence Davis and Mrs. Olive Shoemaker poured Artistic floral arrangements and an array of culinary delicacies decorated the tea table. Admire Arizona Scenery, School Zone System The school zone safety system used throughout cities in Arizona impressed Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miranda of 612 West Santa Ana street, even more than "the wonderful scenery and ideal weather" they disclosed when returning to Anaheim last week after an 1800 mile, nine-day trip. "School Zone" is painted in eight-foot letters running the entire width of the street, at the beginning of each zone. The entire zone is marked with yellow counter-diagonal stripes joining in the middle of the road at approximately a 10-degree angle and spaced eight feet apart. At each school crossing a miniature crossroad railroad-type signal is used. Canada is the country where a person can eat more cheaply and live more highly than in the United States. The people are not allowed to sell margarine, and butter is 65 cents a pound. Clothing is much higher than in the United States, however. They have an excise tax of 25 per cent on all jewelry and furs," she revealed. Return From Buying Trip In the East Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bella of 121½ East Alberta street returned recently from an extensive trip in the east. Combining business with pleasure, the couple visited various marts buying the latest and highly original upholstering fabrics for their French Art Upholstering shop, 408 North Los Angeles street, where they have been for the past year and one half. They left Anaheim August 1. Their trip included a tour of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the largest furniture city in the east, and stops in Philadelphia and Jamestown, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois; Baltimore, Maryland; New York centers and Delaware. Mr. and Mrs. Bella are originally from New York, having moved to "Sunny California" for her health. They are enthusiastic in their approval of Anaheim, both as a business and a residential community. CARD OF THANKS The kind expressions of sympathy are deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. Mrs. Geraldine Schaffer Mrs. Blanche Schaffer Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schaffer Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Sexton Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morris 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 Street Phone Anaheim 4304 CONTRACT BRIDGE Lesson and Lecture Series Will Begin Monday, October 6, 1947 MARY LYN ADAMS Certified Culbertson Instructor 743 WEST WALNUT Orange, Calif. Phone 1074-R Lesson and Lecture Series Will Begin Monday, October 6, 1947 MARY LYN ADAMS Certified Calbertson Instructor 743 WEST WALNUT Orange, Calif. Phone 1074-R BULOVA Her Excellency 21 Jewels $49.50 The Miller Family Enjoys Varied Trips Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Miller of 1716 East Santa Ana street returned here late Sunday from Sacramento where they were the guests of Mrs. Miller's brother and sister and their families. 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